Netflix's sci-fi horror series Stranger Things has been popular since its season one premiere in 2016. Audiences' love for the show has only grown, especially since the release of season four in May 2022. Stranger Things features a large ensemble of characters who have become extremely beloved due to their well-developed backstories, fleshed-out character arcs, and interesting personalities.
Although the characters don't get a lot of time to celebrate birthdays, a few of the character's zodiac signs are known, and others can easily be categorized into specific zodiac signs because of their character traits. Audiences can easily find themselves relating to one or more characters, especially when considering their zodiac sign.
12 Erica Sinclair Is Smart And Ambitious, Just Like An Aries
As fire signs, Aries are known for their feisty personality, competitive nature, and lack of filter. All of these traits are embodied by Lucas's little sister, Erica Sinclair. She is smart, ambitious, and says exactly what is on her mind, whether it is unkind or not.
Erica's lack of filter leads to many of her quick one-liners being quoted by fans. She has a deeply competitive nature, which comes in handy during D&D games where she dominates against players who are years older than her. Also, this competitive nature can be seen in her relationship with Lucas, a playful brother/sister rivalry.
11 Joyce Byers Is Head-Strong And Family-Orientated, Like A Taurus
The Taurus is known for having a soothing energy and being dependable, head-strong, and hardworking. They are recognized as homebodies who have deep connections to their families. In Stranger Things, Joyce Byers is a dependable parent figure who is relentlessly determined. When Will goes missing, Joyce stops at nothing to find him, even when others don't believe in her.
The most important thing in the world to Joyce is her family, which grows to include all the kids, not just her biological children. Joyce is always there to help the children and works hard to give them a stable parental figure.
10 Robin Buckley Is Talkative, Playful, And Intellectually Curious, Just Like A Gemini
Introduced in the third season, Robin Buckley quickly became a fan-favorite character. Robin embodies typical Gemini traits through her infectious charisma and talkative nature. Robin never seems to know when to stop speaking, something that she is aware of but cannot stop. Unfortunately, this makes her seem like a nuisance, especially to Nancy Wheeler.
However, Robin eventually wins Nancy over, as she does with the audience and other characters, because of her playfulness and likable character. She's also known to be intellectual; her fluency in multiple languages helped the gang decode a Russian message.
9 Like A Cancer, Eleven Always Puts On A Brave Face
Eleven is a deeply layered character, having experienced so much trauma during her life and constantly having her character growth interrupted. Because of these experiences, no one could blame her for being sensitive and emotional. However, like a typical Cancer, Eleven attempts to put on a brave face and hide her pain, especially when writing to Mike.
Eleven tells Mike that she is happy living in California and has made many friends. Unfortunately, she's experiencing the opposite. A lot of Eleven's self-worth is attached to being a powerful hero and as such, she does not want to appear vulnerable.
8 Like Many Leos, Eddie Munson Is Charismatic, Confident, And Intense
Eddie Munson joined the Stranger Things cast in season four and fans were quickly drawn to him. Despite being dubbed as the school outcast, Eddie is unafraid to be himself and is comfortable putting himself in the spotlight. He's warm and kind, embodying classic Leo traits with his huge personality.
Eddie welcomes Mike, Dustin, and Lucas into the Hellfire Club, somewhere they feel they belong. When the town turn against Eddie, the gang goes out of their way to protect him. He reciprocates and joins them on their quest to take down Vecna.
7 Dustin Henderson Is Intelligent, Logical, And Has Good Intentions, Like A Virgo
Despite being one of the youngest characters, Dustin is arguably the most intelligent of the bunch. His brain is constantly working and coming up with ideas to get the gang out of trouble. He is a logical and practical thinker, much like a Virgo.
Although Dustin can be a bit judgmental about others' lack of understanding, he explains his discoveries in layman's terms. He is a textbook Virgo as he uses his intelligence to create positive change and to help save others, a common occurrence in the Stranger Things world. Whatever he does, Dustin always has good intentions.
6 Will Byers Embodies A Libra's Avoidance Of Conflict
Canonically, Will Byers was born on March 22nd, making him an Aries. However, his character could not be further from a typical Aries personality. Will is calm, shy, and likes to avoid conflict, despite being dragged into it constantly. Like a typical Libra, he lives in a fantasy world.
Will took longer than his friends to grow up, which is likely due to losing a portion of his childhood to the Upside Down and the Mindflayer. He has many of a Libra's positive qualities, often acting as a mediator in conflicts and being the glue that holds his friends together.
5 Max Mayfield Is Secretive, Fearless, And Funny, Like A Scorpio
Scorpio is the cool, mysterious zodiac sign, and no one embodies coolness more than Stranger Things' Max Mayfield. When she joins the show, she's known only by the alias MADMAX and is a mystery to the young kids. However, as they get to know her by letting her join their group, they are all taken by her humor, energy, and bravery.
A typical Scorpio, Max rarely expresses emotion and is naturally very closed off. Sadie Sink's intense portrayal of Max in season four was a fan-favorite performance, expertly expressing the many sides of Max's personality.
4 Steve Harrington Is A Sagittarius Because He Constantly Improves Himself
A key characteristic of any Sagittarius is that they strive to grow as a person and improve themselves. If anyone in Stranger Things has shown impressive character development, it is Steve Harrington. Steve started the show as a rude, arrogant character. Over time, though, he has become a fan favorite.
Steve has grown into a kind, helpful, and understanding person who is a great babysitter to the younger kids. He is also a typical Sagittarius in his playfully sarcastic personality and his commitment to his friendships.
3 Nancy Wheeler Is Patient, Dedicated, And Responsible, Like A Capricorn
A typical Capricorn is patient, dedicated, responsible, and mature, all of which are traits that can be applied to Nancy Wheeler. As one of the older kids, Nancy has a great deal of responsibility when it comes to caring for her brother and his friends. Because of this, she becomes a strong protector.
Outside of fighting monsters, Nancy is passionate about her goals of becoming a writer and working in journalism. She refuses to let anything stand in her way. Nancy is a strong woman who puts her mind to something and achieves it.
2 Jim Hopper In Season One Is A Typical Aquarius
In season one of Stranger Things, Jim Hopper is a typical Aquarius. Due to the pain of his past, he swears off feelings and doesn't form close relationships with anyone. However, he has a strong connection to the Hawkins community and continues to serve the town as police chief.
As the season progresses, Hopper grows beyond his avoidance of personal relationships. When he sacrifices himself at the end of season three, he shows his commitment to his found family. Connecting with Eleven and adopting her helps to shape who Hopper becomes.
1 Like A Pisces, Lucas Sinclair Is Emotional, Sensitive, And Loving
Despite making mistakes in his friendships, it's always clear how much Lucas cares about his loved ones. Lucas is empathetic and kind, which is seen in his relationship with Max. He frequently offers himself as a support system without expecting anything back.
Although he initially feels awkward, Lucas is a romantic and wants to treat Max well during their relationship. He gives all of himself to help protect those he loves, ensuring their safety like a typical Pisces. His emotional and sensitive personality keeps the gang going during difficult times.