The '90s were truly a golden age for cartoons—for both children and adults—with shows like Dexter's Laboratory and Beavis and Butt-Head embedding themselves firmly in TV history. Many of these series continue to receive reboots and remakes, a marker of their lasting popularity and iconic status.
There exists, in the innumerable characters that populate '90s cartoon shows, a vast range of personality types, character traits, moods, tastes, ambitions, strengths, weaknesses, and so on. As such, pairing a few of them with their most suitable Zodiac sign might highlight their specific features in context with their respective narratives, layering an extra dimension over the nostalgic effect they already have.
12 Aries — Courage Can Contain His Anxiety When Necessary
Courage the Cowardly Dog is a paradox—he is scared of everything, but the fact that his home is subject to demonic invasions explains why he's in a constant state of fear.
That said, his Aries nature allows him to bypass his terror and put himself in the middle of danger for Muriel's sake. Courage is emotionally resilient in that he contains his anxiety when necessary and continues to fight for his loved ones.
11 Taurus — Dee Dee Is Uncharacteristically Patient
Unlike her coldly calculating brother, Dee Dee isn't blessed with an over-the-top IQ; however, her Taurean nature allows her to tolerate Dexter's rants with limitless endurance.
As much as the red-headed genius tries to keep his sister out of his lab, she plots and schemes until she succeeds, proving that her patience is far greater than it seems, given her love for all things "fanciful" and frivolous.
10 Gemini — Scrooge McDuck Loves Helping People As Much As Making Money
Scrooge McDuck frequently displays his close-fistedness, refusing to spend his wealth on stuff he considers impractical—which is everything, explaining why he has a silo of money he loves to swim in.
Nevertheless, he is a typical Gemini because he almost always helps people who need it, while protecting his wealth with a rabid zeal. To put a twist on a classic proverb: there are two sides to every gold coin.
9 Cancer — Bart Simpson's Creativity Is Directed Towards Non-Academic Pursuits
Bart prefers the freedom of daydreams to the regimented educational system parodied extensively in The Simpsons. People don't realize his potential for various reasons, chief among them being his notoriety as an inveterate prankster.
Bart belongs to the Cancer sign because of this very creativity he exhibits, even if it is channeled in a non-academic direction. Further, there are scenes that prove Bart is smarter than Lisa in a few ways; not too many, to be honest.
8 Leo — Master Splinter Is Known For His Integrity & Honor
Master Splinter is a dedicated mentor, embodying the Leo's intense sense of duty and responsibility, not to mention guiding and leading a group of mutant turtles through their adolescent years (which, presumably, comes with its own set of problems).
His tutelage of the turtles is more than enough to place them firmly along the path of justice, no matter how many obstacles Shredder and Krang throw their way. Splinter is best known for his integrity and honor, offering sage advice and strict scoldings depending on the situation.
7 Virgo — Angelica Pickles Is A Talented Manipulator
Angelica considers herself to be considerably more mature than the other Rugrats, conveniently glossing over their inconsequential age differences.
However, she behaves like a classic Virgo in terms of her manipulative talents—exploiting the kids and the adults in equal measure. Angelica's churlish behavior can be traced back to her inattentive parents, so there is definitely a chance she'll grow out of her bratty phase.
6 Libra — I.R. Baboon Is Ambitious Despite His Shortcomings
I.R. Baboon rarely acts with what is generally considered to be common sense, which is the part of his zany character fans love the most. His Libra attitude shines through in his ambition: the acquisition of wealth and glory on par with his pal, I.M. Weasel.
Baboon never succeeds, though, given that he habitually switches between self-confident and insecure. The show points the blame at his alleged "stupidity," but that's not exactly an accurate assessment.
5 Scorpio — Mojo Jojo Is Fiercely Driven & Enjoys Taking Risks
Mojo Jojo is a definitive Scorpio, from his fierce drive and courage to his risk-taking activities, despite the latter ending with him in hot water nearly every time.
The Powerpuff girls often give him the benefit of the doubt, but he goes right back to his crafty ways immediately after being caught and punished. Mojo Jojo knows what he wants; the only problem is that he doesn't understand why he wants it.
4 Sagittarius — Ashley Spinelli Is Reserved But Completely Honest
As a Sagittarius, Ashley is curious, smart, and almost impossible to trick; she also resorts to intimidation and violence whenever her feelings are in flux. She is Recess' resident badass but uses her status to fight off bullies and rescue little cats.
When she's not hiding behind her true emotions, Ashley is honest about everything, sometimes to extreme levels. For instance, she sasses Muriel Finster for "lik[ing] the oldies," instead informing the terrifying teacher that she "like[s] the newies."
3 Capricorn — Brain Picks Apart Tiny Flaws When He Gets Paranoid
As Capricorns go, Brain seems neither compassionate nor cooperative. That said, members of this Zodiac sign are also known for their tendencies to identify and zoom in on the smallest of flaws, simultaneously declaring themselves to be beyond reproach.
Brain's megalomaniac desires are tempered by his affection for Pinky, which he rarely displays, if ever. Most importantly, he personifies the Capricornian trend towards paranoia, even when everything is going his way.
2 Aquarius — Eliza Thornberry Finds Herself At Home In Nature
Eliza Thornberry is tolerant, perceptive, and adores the thrill of adventure—all reliable markers of the Aquarius sign. She is wildly expressive, being able to hold conversations with birds and animals, an ability referred to as the "Gift of Gab."
Eliza finds herself more at home in nature than anywhere else, a free spirit who refuses to be tied down by creature comforts or urban amenities.
1 Pisces — Ma-Ti Is A Universally Empathetic Character
Ma-Ti is bestowed with the power of Heart because of his innate love for all living beings, especially those who suffer due to humanity's greed for resources and apathy for the sanctity of ecological balance.
In this regard, he epitomizes all the good qualities of the Pisces: from selflessness and amiability to an immeasurable reservoir of empathy. Ma-Ti helps maintain the peace when the Planeteers experience internal conflicts.