Which Desperately Seeking Susan Character You Are, Based on Your Zodiac Sign – ryan

Desperately Seeking Susan is turning 40! The movie, which premiered on April 12, 1985, focuses on the independence women strive for in modern society.

A housewife from New Jersey (Rosanna Arquette) looking for adventure and a wild drifter (Madonna) running from a criminal accidentally switch places when they’re misidentified from a personal ad placed in the newspaper. They discover what they’re looking for through the journey and solve the case of the stolen artifact earrings.

Most importantly, the film is a testimony to female empowerment and strength.

The film premiered during Aries season when the moon was in Aquarius, urging everyone’s rebellious side to come out and “get into the groove” by chasing their heart’s desires. 40 years later, it still stands strong and is a classic!

In honor of the film’s milestone anniversary, see which character most resembles your zodiac sign.

Aries: Gary Glass

As Roberta’s go-getter husband, Gary puts his needs first in their marriage and excels as a hot tub salesman. Since Aries are known to assert their will and power to attain their goals, it makes sense for Gary to be this sign, especially when he takes his wife, Roberta, for granted and has an affair with a friend to advance his social standing. Gary’s sparky personality makes him ram-bunctious.

Taurus: Crystal

Crystal is Susan’s bestie in N.Y.C. She always lends a helping hand by giving money or letting Susan crash at her apartment. As a fixed sign, it’s common for Taurus placements to be there for their friends in good times and bad or thick and thin. Crystal can be stubborn in her professional life (even though it’s currently unsatisfying but flexes her greatest asset, which is a genuine heart of gold.

Gemini: Leslie Glass

Leslie, Roberta’s sister-in-law, overshadows her every word and thought with gossip and the need to be in the know. Her behavior resembles that of the twin star Gemini, more so when Leslie discovers Roberta’s diary and reads it to see if she’s mentioned in it. Yes, Leslie is a “yuppie,” but the other side of her is caring, proving that her duality is in sync with the air sign.

Cancer: Ray

Ray owns the “Magic Shop,” the lounge that employs Robert (previously Susan and Crystal). At the core, he’s a kind soul, offering Roberta a job immediately and having patience as she learns how to be an assistant to Ian. He works with his mom, with whom he shares a funny banter. Cancer is the maternal and nurturing of the zodiac, which is why Ray is suited to be the Water sign.

Leo: Susan Thomas

Susan is a free spirit who drums up drama wherever she goes because she’s bored due to her lack of direction. This is the shadow side of what can happen to a Leo diva when no one is around to play their games continuously. Nonetheless, we still love Susan for her fearlessness and readiness to love — also her creative fashion sense — the higher vibrations of the Fire sign.

Virgo: Taxi Driver

“There are no small parts, only small actors.” Although the “Taxi Driver” role isn’t a headliner, he makes an impression and is essential to the film’s plot. He’s critical about everything new in NYC — particularly the new wave of gourmet food. After his monologue, he states that he tried the fare and liked it. Virgos can be particular and picky until they open their minds as they choose to do.

Libra: Jim Dandy

In proper Libra form, Jim is a rocker who wants to DTR his situationship with Susan. To get her attention, he communicates with Susan through the personals to send charming messages. Jim is “desperate” for a relationship with Susan and shows his charm to prove it. Also, Jim becomes protective of Susan in a chill manner, showing coolness similar to an airy Libra.

Scorpio: Wayne Nolan

Wayne is the antagonist of the film (the role evocative Scorpio was born to play). He resorts to violence and stalking to get the earrings Susan stole back (even though he swiped them from a museum and has a rap sheet). Wayne’s determination to retrieve the ancient jewelry is his demise, making him the ultimate villain. Scorpios admire his part in being the catalyst for the movie.

Sagittarius: Dez

Dez is drawn to Susan’s — I mean Roberta, when trying to be Susan — joie de vivre and elusive vibe. The question of who Roberta is makes him more intrigued by her as they intimately connect. Dez even says that her unpredictability excites him — all the more reason for Dez to align with adventurous Sagittarius. With Roberta by his side, the world is Dez’s to explore and take on.

Capricorn: Dr. Larry Stillman, D.D.S.

Dr. Stillman’s dry and sarcastic demeanor definitively demonstrates how Capricorns address conflict. As the long-term dentist of the Glass family, he is an independent observer of the ongoing shenanigans, allowing him to reflect while making amusing comments from the sidelines. Towards the end, Dr. Stillman becomes Leslie’s boyfriend, to which Gary congratulates Leslie for the nice, fast progression of the ship because Capricorns put extra effort and TLC into love.

Aquarius: Ian

Ian is the resident in-house talent at the “Magic Club.” Although he does aim for perfection, he is understanding to Roberta and offers her compassion — a sentiment that Aquarians usually feel. As a professional magician, he lives an offbeat kind of life due to his late-night working hours and quirky humor. Plus, he’s eager to share that spotlight on stage with his assistant, making him a true water-bearer.

Pisces – Roberta Glass

Roberta is a dreamer and yearns for an all-encompassing love affair, which is why she reads the personal ads in the newspaper. Much like the Water sign Pisces, she is a romantic at heart. At the climax of the film, Roberta swims away from her unhappy marriage and into the arms of another (through mistaken identity and amnesia), allowing her to be as happy and free as Pisces hopes to be.