On How I Met Your Mother, true love is always in the air, to some extent. Marshall and Lily are one of the best examples of an enduring couple across an entire comedy series. Barney and Robin made for a more engaging couple than one might have initially thought. And, of course, Ted and Tracy are always the endgame.
The universe contains plenty of characters with a proclivity for love and romance. As such, there is room to understand which of the characters would be best to date based on the sign of the Zodiac under which one was born.
Aries: Lily
Eagerness is key for those born under the sign of Aries and Lily is an exceedingly eager character. She always wants to get in on the fun her friends have and she can be just as competitive as the rest of them.
Aries will appreciate her abiding creativity and her ability to fill many different needs for a multitude of characters, depending on what they’re going through. She’s fun and empathetic in equal measure and Aries will embrace that.
Taurus: Ranjit
Whenever Barney needs a ride, Ranjit is always there. He takes him wherever he needs to go and provides companionship and pointed direction along the way.
Those born under the sign of Taurus would absolutely adore Ranjit. He is the most dependable character on How I Met Your Mother and reliability goes a long way for Tauruses.
Gemini: Gary Blauman
Gary Blauman, Taran Killam’s character who met the group by working with Barney and Marshall, only appears in six episodes throughout HIMYM, but he makes a major impact.
He is completely unpredictable and acts almost like a phantom when interacting with the rest of the group. The dual nature of Gary Blauman leads to his immense versatility, which Geminis will fawn over.
Cancer: Tracy
Introducing a character into the mix in the ninth season of a show, when chemistry has already been well-established, is a bold move that rarely goes well. With Tracy, though, it went perfectly.
It helped that she was as sentimental as Ted, as protective as Lily, as intuitive as Marshall, as open-minded as Barney, and as reliable as Robin. Each of these attributes roots Tracy strongly in the sign of Cancer. Cancers will be enamored that Tracy contains each trait.
Leo: James
In the signs of the Zodiac, Leos are known for their fiery spirit and ferocity of personality. James, Barney’s half-brother who is played by Wayne Brady, will be a perfect dating match for Leos.
After all, James is a self-assured man who also knows when he needs to dial back his impulsive behavior. For the most part, James’ instincts can be trusted (especially by Leos) because he knows exactly what he wants.
Virgo: Carl
Carl, the bartender and owner of MacLaren’s, is a very practical figure. He rarely gets in the muck of antics with the MacLaren’s gang and instead decides to focus on operating his place of business.
Virgos will be drawn to his determination and the fact that he actually tries to make an independent life for himself. Effort is key for Virgos.
Libra: Stella
Sarah Chalke’s Stella character is the definition of milquetoast. She’s practically a blank canvas upon which the most equitable qualities can be traced.
Stella is a gracious woman in the world of How I Met Your Mother, but she always ensures that her actions are the most universally palatable. Libras will love to date Stella because they appreciate her gentle, easygoing sociability.
Scorpio: Barney
When one is born under the sign of Scorpio, they are destined to embody the traits of stubbornness and passion. Could any Zodiac sign be more aligned with the potential for dating Barney Stinson?
After all, Barney spends most of HIMYM as a man who is set in his ways. Yet, his ability to grow and change shows the beating heart beneath his veneer and how he can make even the most stoic Scorpios’ hearts warm.
Sagittarius: Marshall
Marshall is a fun-loving, life-affirming, goofy man on How I Met Your Mother. He loves puns as much as he loves spending time with his wife. That is why Marshall is the one for those born under the Sagittarius sign to date.
His extroversion and hopefulness towards life will go a long way for them. In fact, it would not be at all surprising to learn that Lily was a Sagittarius, considering how well they match up.
Capricorn: Robin
Throughout How I Met Your Mother, Robin is a goal-oriented, career-driven woman with a penchant for the practical side of life. Her tenacity carries her a long way towards her goals.
Capricorns will adore how seriously Robin takes her work and how much she applies herself to what she’s truly passionate about. This sense of hardworking discipline is vital for Capricorns to be drawn to Robin.
Aquarius: Zoey
As far as uncompromising characters go, Zoey is tops in the world of How I Met Your Mother. She is well-known for her proclivity for defending to the death what she believes is right.
People born under the sign of Aquarius embody this quality, too. Considering how passionate this attribute can be, it’s vital that two people who share it find each other. Aquarius folks will love Zoey undoubtedly.
Pisces: Ted
Lastly, the main character of How I Met Your Mother is one who fits in perfectly as the one to date if one is a Pisces. After all, the Pisces sign is known for its empathy and affection.
Obviously, Ted is known for both of these as he is one of the most romantic characters in the history of television. However, his architectural goals also posit him as artistic. He’s really a perfect crystallization of everything a Pisces is drawn to.
