As soon as upon a celestial swamp.
Because the unique Shrek movie held its premiere on April 22, 2001, a slew of memorable fairytale characters have been born into the famed franchise’s universe and undoubtedly solidified themselves into popular culture historical past.
From the lovable, titular ogre himself to the evil Lord Farquaad, each creature is exclusive in their very own method. To not point out, their very own form and type (we’re taking a look at you Gingerbread Man and Pinocchio)!
It is close to inconceivable to observe the unique Shrek movie — or its quite a few spinoffs and sequels, together with the anticipated Shrek 5 to be launched in 2026 — and never discover a relatable character, given their synonymous persona traits.
In honor of the movie’s anniversary, astrologer Valerie Mesa shared PEOPLE unique readings, matching every of the 12 zodiac indicators with the characters within the movie based mostly on attribute similarities.
Are you daring and courageous like Princess Fiona or do you exude a signature allure and love the highlight like Puss and Boots? Maybe you are the lifetime of the celebration who’s all the time cracking jokes like Donkey — learn on to search out out!
Aries: Princess Fiona
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Princess Fiona possesses unrelenting ardour, which Mesa says makes her “a real definition” of an Aries.
“She is a firecracker who’s daring, courageous and able to tackle the world. She’s a born chief who received’t anticipate anybody to rescue her,” she explains. “If something, she’s the one doing the saving!”
Taurus: Shrek
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Shrek might be cussed, set in his methods and loves his routine, which Mesa says is “undoubtedly” Taurus vibes.
“However as soon as he helps you to in, he is loyal to the top,” she makes identified. “Whether or not it is digging into his favourite meals or refusing to budge, he’s the final word homebody who’s happiest with issues simply the way in which he likes them.”
Gemini: Pinocchio
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A Gemini’s duality cannot be missed, and Mesa says neither can Pinocchio’s!
She explains, “He oscillates between being a mischievous puppet and aspiring to be an actual boy. His tendency to lie mirrors this mischievous and Mercury-ruled signal. He’s additionally endlessly curious, which is a basic trait for this Air signal.”
Most cancers: Prince Charming
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Prince Charming is the spoiled mama’s boy within the Shrek franchise, which Mesa says “might be the shadow aspect of Most cancers power.”
“He craves validation and emotional help — particularly from Princess Fiona so he can take the throne,” she explains, “His actions are fueled by his want for management… If issues don’t go his method, he sulks and throws a tantrum, very similar to when this Water signal’s sense of safety is threatened.”
Leo: Puss in Boots
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Puss in Boots is completely Leo, who Mesa says share comparable traits: “charming, dramatic and all the time the focus.”
She explains, “With a aptitude for the dramatic and that signature allure, he is aware of find out how to win folks over and maintain the highlight. He’s loyal, protecting, and performative in his pursuits.”
Virgo: Gingerbread Man
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The Gingerbread Man (aka, Gingy) is akin to Virgo in some ways. “Identical to this meticulous Earth signal, the human-like cookie is exact and an over thinker… a complete worrywart,” Mesa factors out.
“He’s continuously fixating on the main points, which can be basic for Virgo,” she continues. “He’s extraordinarily dedicated to his craft with gingerbread homes, much like how this Mercury-ruled signal might be extremely hands-on and proficient.”
Libra: Queen Lillian
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Queen Lillian embodies the balanced, harmonious traits of Libras. “She’s diplomatic, light and sometimes performs the position of peacemaker within the royal household,” says Mesa.
“Like this Venus-ruled signal, she values equity and concord,” she provides, explaining, “Which is obvious in her open-minded and nurturing method to Fiona’s distinctive scenario.”
Scorpio: Lord Maximus Farquaad
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Scorpio, you align with Lord Maximus Farquaad. “Like a real Scorpio, he’s obtained a hyper-intense persona, and he’ll cease at nothing to get what he desires,” Mesa says.
“Even when it means manipulating others,” she provides, noting, “He’s relentless in his quest for dominance.” She explains, “Farquaad is all about management. He is power-hungry, calculating, and would not hesitate to get his palms soiled to succeed in the highest.”
Sagittarius: Donkey
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Donkey is all the time the lifetime of the celebration, endlessly chatty, cracking jokes and pulling everybody into his spontaneous adventures — which Mesa says is rather like Sagittarians!
“He’s curious, optimistic, and lives for the following large factor, very similar to this Hearth signal,” she explains. “His power is contagious and he’s all the time obtained loopy plan within the works… even when it doesn’t all the time work out.”
Capricorn: King Harold
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King Harold “suits the Capricorns archetype” completely, Mesa says. “He’s accountable and takes his position because the king critically, particularly in the case of his daughter Princess Fiona.”
“Initially conventional along with his beliefs round who his daughter ought to date, like not being fan of Shrek, he’s cautious and pragmatic in his method, which aligns with this Saturn-ruled signal,” she concludes.
Aquarius: Magic Mirror
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The Magic Mirror is sarcastic along with his mind and is all the time telling it like it’s, identical to Aquarius.
“He’s primarily indifferent from his feelings, providing chilly, laborious truths which are completely rational, which may additionally resemble Aquarius in additional methods than one,” Mesa factors out.
Pisces: Dama Fortuna (Fairy Godmother)
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Dama Fortuna is all about goals, magic and making issues occur… however with a contact of phantasm, much like the mindset of Pisces.
“The water signal is dominated by Neptune and the shadow aspect of this planet is the deception in its glamour,” Mesa explains. “Equally, Fairy godmother bends actuality to her will, crafting illusions whereas hiding her true nature.”
“Her mystical method to getting what she desires makes her a grasp of emotional manipulation, utilizing empathy and goals as her instruments,” she concludes.