Let’s face it, improving your skills is the best part of Skyrim. Forget the cool armor, Daedric weapons, and even the many marriage candidates waiting for you to propose, because you know it’s the reason you put so many hours into your game as you watch your skill meter rise ever so slightly . But have you ever wondered if any of these skills have a deeper meaning for you?
Your sun sign in zodiac astrology contains traits that can help you show how Skyrim skill matches your personality. If you’re a wizard who can’t decide between a school of wizardry or a craftsman who can’t decide whether you prefer blacksmithing or conjuring, read on to find out which skill suits you best based on your zodiac sign.
12 Aries – Destruction
Destruction is a fan favorite for a reason. The wizards of this school command a natural respect and awe with their exciting displays of fireballs, lightning bolts, and ice storms. While this is certainly the most visually appealing type of magic, even the most dangerous and fun trick-taking can quickly turn into a terrifying, violent event if the practicing magician loses control.
Aries is a war sign that prefers immediate action. All that wildness can be inspiring if used for good, but be careful not to accidentally burn someone with all that passion!
11 Taurus – Charming
Taurus has a good eye for both money and beauty, and improving your charming skill is an easy way to get both in Skyrim. Witches grant useful effects to your items, so you can add a cute necklace to your character while increasing your carrying capacity.
Otherwise, enchanted items can sell for a lot of good coins depending on the soul gems and types of enchantment you use. So work smarter, not harder, and improve your stats while looking awesome.
10 Gemini – Speech
A master of social hours, the chatty Gemini is driven by a natural curiosity about the world and the people around him. They are genuinely interested in what others are thinking and what they plan to do next.
As the sign ruled by Mercury, the planet of communication and wit, Geminis have no trouble haggling with even the most inveterate dealers, and get the best deals simply by making them smile. We can definitely see this sign entering Bards College or writing the next installment of the Lusty Argonian Maid series.
9 Cancer – Block
Cancer, the crab sign, feels safest with an intact protective shell protecting that sweet, sensitive heart. A lover first and foremost, Cancer is quick to fight back when it feels threatened.
As a Cancer, you may find yourself getting defensive too easily, but we know that’s only because you care so much. Blocking is an often overlooked but essential skill to practice when in the heat of battle. Knowing when to raise your shield can mean the difference between life and death!
8 Leo – Illusion
Ruled by the Sun, Leo is an energy you can’t look away from—even when it hurts. Illusion magic forces the opponent to face their deepest fears or even completely lose their mind and act according to the caster’s whim.
Leos are born leaders with undeniable charisma, but if your intentions are anything less than pure, you can manipulate people into unfavorable fates. At its best, your bright Leo charm can inspire people to become better versions of themselves.
7 Virgo – Alchemy
Virgos are deeply connected to the earth and like to complete tasks efficiently and with careful attention to detail. When a problem arises, you are the type to analyze all possible solutions from all possible angles.
Others may not understand your work process and may even suggest that you try to embrace spontaneity, but no one can deny that you are a master of your craft. A gentle but deep knowledge of the herbs and ingredients needed to create potent potions is ideal practice for Virgos.
6 Libra – Renewal
Libra is committed to the values of fairness, justice, and harmony, making the Restoration School of Magic an appropriate field for this sign. Restoration magic encourages good deeds such as healing, driving away the dead and other enemies, and creating protective barriers.
Similarly, a Libra enjoys the art of socializing when it involves making sure everyone feels happy. With Venus being your ruling planet, you also don’t mind the natural glow that comes from using a spell like Healing Hands.
5 Unlock – Scorpio
Scorpio doesn’t care about trifles or superficial matters, he’s only interested in getting to the deeper secrets that are usually locked away. With a keen eye that is constantly looking for inputs and weaknesses, Scorpio is best suited to the art of lockpicking.
If your birthday is in this sign, you’re probably more interested in what people hide than what they’re willing to share on the surface, and you think that true intimacy can only be born from bold vulnerability — or, you know, sneaking in someone’s house to steal their valuable possessions.
4 Sagittarius – Archery
Don’t sigh, Sagittarius. As obvious as this combination may seem, there is a reason why your sign is represented by an arrow symbol. You are on an endless quest to learn and experience all there is to understand in this life, which takes you farther into the distance than most other people are willing to travel alone.
You see the bigger picture and move towards your goals with a precise goal, gaining a wealth of knowledge and wisdom in the process.
3 Capricorn – Smithing
Smithing is a difficult skill to acquire unless you put in the necessary hard work. Capricorn is no stranger to work and is a wise investor, careful in choosing the exact resources needed to complete a task. Likewise, you’ll need to keep up with getting all the many different ores and tools needed to upgrade your gear, which can feel tedious at times.
However, all that time spent in the forge will eventually turn into a lucrative income stream for you, not to mention owning the most powerful weapons and gear in all of Skyrim.
2 Aquarius – witchcraft
As an Aquarius, you march to the beat of your own drum and refuse to follow trends, even though you usually end up starting them anyway. Always influencing others with your unique expression, you seem to draw your eccentric ideas all at once, much like how magic works in Skyrim.
Associated with the element of air, Aquarius receives all kinds of inspiration for creative projects, conspiracy theories, or scientific inventions, and this sign can enforce these ideas, much like a Wizard summons loyal servants from the astral world.
1 Pisces – Change
Shifting is the practice of manipulating the world around you and altering the very laws of reality based on your needs, leading to abilities such as water breathing, telekinesis, and transforming ore into different species. This school of magic mainly deals with the powers usually associated with extreme psychic abilities, which is what Pisces is.
Without worrying about the realistic, you achieve your goals with the power of your imagination and an open heart. Although the change is mostly used for defensive or utility effects, it also offers powerful offensive skills, such as the ability to paralyze enemies.