Find out how your star sign is connected to your favourite series
Do the stars influence your television taste? Possibly.
You know that moment when you realise you are completely hooked on a new series?
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You find yourself thinking about it all the time, referencing it in everyday conversations, and, if you're lucky enough to have a few seasons available, you find yourself struggling not to binge-watch into the early hours of the morning.
There are many factors that help determine what we like or dislike.
It may be due to past experiences, how our senses and body react, or various other reasons.
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Some believe that the zodiac plays a vital role in determining human characteristics and behaviour.
The Britannica defines the zodiac as "a belt around the sky extending 9° on either side of the ecliptic, the Sun’s apparent annual path, which contains 12 constellations or astrological signs."
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"In astrology, the outcome of an event (most notably, someone’s birth) is affected by the zodiacal positions of the Sun, the Moon, and the planets when that event happened. The orbits of the Moon and of the naked-eye planets also lie entirely within the zodiac."
Since the belief is that the zodiac has considerable influence, can it dictate your taste in series and movies?
According to streaming giant Netflix, your star sign has a lot to say about what you're watching.
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Netflix decided to look to the stars, which in this case are not the ones in Hollywood, but in the night sky, to create a unique watchlist.
The organisation has announced 'Your Zodiac Watchlist'.
While it might be Virgo season, you can find a list of shows that have been curated according to each of the 12 star signs.
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The collection will be updated throughout the year as we enter each star sign's season.
The idea originates from Netflix's team of curators on the member experience, who continually strive to create themed collections that help users discover something new and timely.
Here are a few of the star sign suggestions:
- Aquarius (quirky, outsider, weirdo) - 'Rebel Moon' and aliens.
- Gemini (social, funny, playful) - Stand-up comedy specials.
- Leo (loyal, confident, generous) - 'The Crown', 'Bridgerton'.
- Virgo (creative, perfectionist, controlling) - 'The Queen's Gambit', 'Tidying Up with Marie Kondo'.
- Scorpio (passionate, mysterious, charismatic) - 'Wednesday', 'The Night Agent'.
Whether or not these collections are 100% accurate doesn't matter; at least they are fun, and you might find something you never considered watching before!
Astrology fans can find even more Virgo recommendations and titles inspired by the 11 other star signs with a newly launched curated collection on Netflix, Your Zodiac Watchlist — a fresh way to explore the catalog through an astrological lens. Just follow the stars to your next great watch!
Take a listen below to hear how correct the star sign predictions are:
Click on the link for Your Zodiac Watchlist.
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