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Romantic comedies are all about finding the perfect match in love. But when it comes to finding which rom-com is the perfect match to watch, why is it so hard to decide? For some reason, trying to pick between a new Netflix original and the classic you’ve seen a million times over feels needlessly overwhelming. So when there are hundreds of worthy options at your disposal, there’s only one thing left to do: Look to the stars for guidance.
We asked Astro All-Starz—yes, the same astrology expert who brings you Glamour's weekly horoscopes—to break down what movies appeal to each sign. See the best romantic comedy for your astrological sign, below.
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Aries
What the astrologist says: “If you can get Aries off that motorbike, out of a sports car, or off the ski slopes long enough to sit on the couch and watch something, make it action all the way. Movies with adventure or love in tough situations—survival in the jungle, a war zone, etc.—will appeal. Aries is ruled by the goddess of war, after all. They like a challenge, so a film with a heroic tale will keep Aries’ attention.”
What we recommend: Adventure? A heroic tale? Sounds like The Princess Bride, a fairy tale about a farmhand trying to rescue his one true love, is the right match for an Aries.
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Cancer
What the astrologist says: “Period pieces all the way for Cancers. Perhaps some tears—anything with lots of emotional drama. That said, Cancers are also quite happy with simple, classic love stories. Movies with family scenes, lots of family history, or just set in the home or family business will appeal.”
What we recommend: If a Cancer is looking for a love story with lots of family scenes, then we recommend Moonstruck. It’s about an Italian-American woman who falls in love with her fiancé’s younger brother—and the chaos it causes their families. Last Christmas, which follows a young woman trying to clean up her mess of a life, will appeal to the more emotional side.
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Capricorn
What the astrologist says: “If it’s set on Wall Street, involves status symbols, or has a CEO, then you’ll have Capricorns on the edge of their seat. They are an earth sign, which means they’re high achievers who work hard but want the rewards. Capricorns also take responsibility for everyone, so they’ll relate to a family scene.”
What we recommend: Any rom-com where the woman has a powerful career or a big presentation that drives the plot. See: 13 Going on 30, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, What Men Want, or The Proposal.