Books and Movies by the Signs

Aries

The rushing Ram will want a quick and entertaining read or film that will give them a rush of adrenaline. Short stories, thrillers and action suit the turbo-charged Aries. Favorite films might include The Twilight Zone, Arnold Schwarzenegger bicep blockbusters like The Terminator, and anything with John Wayne.

Taurus

The patient Bull won't have a problem plodding through educational books or drawn-out suspense thrillers. While some people need to read the last page first, you can wait to reach the climactic end of an Alfred Hitchcock or Agatha Christie type movie or book.

Gemini

Bored easily and always ready to learn, the Twins will dive into short stories, educational books, fiction or comedy. While you're a voracious reader and an intellectual, you enjoy a laugh, too, somewhere along the lines of Groundhog Day.

Cancer

The sensitive and caring Crab will enjoy cozying up at home with a good tear-jerking romance novel, or hunkering down on the couch to watch a mini-series or family or history movie. You're likely to have Roots, The Thorn Birds or Elizabeth on video so you don't have to leave the comfort of home.

Leo

Romantics at heart with a penchant to enact the role of drama queen themselves, the Lion will keep entertained with romance, fiction, drama or adventure movies and books. Bird on A Wire, Lethal Weapon and Romancing the Stone might be in your video tape collection.

Virgo

The quick-minded and detail-intensive Virgo likes to cut straight to the point. When it comes to books and movies, it had better be of the no-nonsense, educational, factual or instructional variety. Documentaries, encyclopedias and fix-it videos are your cup of tea.

Libra

As the sign of marriage & partnership, Libra will be a big fan of the romance genre when it comes to both books and movies. Gone With Wind and Shakespeare in Love are likely to be among your favorites. You'll also want to check out that artsy new flick playing at the art cinema.

Scorpio

As the sign of death, Scorpio can not so surprisingly enough handle the metaphysical and more abstract quite well. Books or flicks that fit into the categories of drama, suspense and horror will stimulate your penetrating mind. You're likely to check out The Blair Witch Project, Eyes Wide Shut, The Shining, The Game or A Clockwork Orange.

Sagittarius

The sign of adventure, the Archer will launch their arrows into books and movies that offer adventure, travel, education, comedy, action or a foreign influence. Looking to increase your knowledge and expand your horizons, you'll enjoy The English Patient and Seven Years in Tibet, or for a laugh, Crocodile Dundee.

Capricorn

Serious-minded and cautious, the Goat will be a fan of fact. Books or movies that are educational and dramatic are preferable, and if they can help you hone your career goals and skills, all the better. Either Wall Street or Secret of My Success is in your VCR right now.

Aquarius

Unconventional and scientific, Aquarius will enjoy books and movies that are as out there as they are. Science fiction, fiction and adventure are moving along with you at warp speed into the new millenium and beyond. Weird, futuristic, idealistic and anything different will be occupying your mind. Try Back to The Future, Star Wars or 2001, if you haven't already!

Pisces

A hopeless romantic, the Fish will be happy to be swimming in tears brought on by a sappy romance story or a sob-inducing drama. With a penchant for escaping reality, you're a book and movie buff. You'll let your imagination roam and the tears flow while watching films like Beaches, Notting Hill or Terms of Endearment.

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