Let’s face it, leveling up your skills is the single best part ofSkyrim. Forget the cool armor, the daedric weapons, and even themany marriage candidateswaiting to be wooed, you know that watching your skill meter tick up just that little bit is why you invest so many hours into your game. But have you ever wondered whether any of those skills held a deeper meaning for you?
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Your sun sign in zodiac astrology contains traits that can help point the way to which Skyrim skill matches your personality. If you’re a mage who can’t choose between a school of magic, or a crafter who can’t decide whether you prefer smithing or enchanting, read on to find out which skill best suits you, according to your zodiac sign.
12Aries - Destruction
Destruction is a fan-favorite for a reason. Mages of this school command natural respect and awe with their exciting demonstrations of fireballs, lightning bolts, and ice storms. While this is definitely the most visually appealing type of magic, it’s also the most dangerous, and a fun display of tricks can quickly become a horrific, violent event if the practicing mage loses control.
Aries is a war sign, preferring immediate action. All that ferocity can be inspiring when used for good, but take care you don’t accidentally burn someone with all that passion!
11Taurus - Enchanting
Taurus has a good eye for both money and beauty, and leveling up your enchanting skill is an easy way to acquire both in Skyrim. Enchantments bestow useful effects on your items, so you can accessorize your character with a cute necklace and raise your carrying capacity at the same time.
Otherwise, enchanted items can sell for a lot of good coins depending on the soul gems and enchantment types you use. So work smarter, not harder, and raise your stats while looking amazing.
10Gemini - Speech
Master of the social hour, chatty Gemini is led by a natural curiosity towards the world and people around them. They’re genuinely interested in what others are thinking and what they’re planning to do next.
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Being a sign ruled by Mercury, the planet of communication and wit, Gemini has no problem haggling with even the most uptight merchants and scoring the best deals simply by making them laugh. We can definitely see this sign enrolling at the Bards College, or writing the next installment of the Lusty Argonian Maid series.
9Cancer - Block
Cancer, the sign of the crab, feels safest with a protective shell intact to guard that sweet, sensitive heart. A lover first and foremost, Cancer is quick to fight back when feeling threatened.
As a Cancer, you may find yourself getting defensive a bit too easily, but we know it’s only because you care so much. Blocking is an often overlooked, yet essential skill to practice when you’re in the heat of combat. Knowing when to raise your shield can spell the difference between life and death!
8Leo - Illusion
Ruled by the Sun, Leo is an energy you can’t look away from — even when it hurts. Illusion magic forces an opponent to confront their deepest fears, or even to lose their minds entirely and act according to the whim of the spellcaster.
Leos are born leaders with undeniable charisma, but if your intentions are anything less than pure, you have the ability to manipulate people into less-than-favorable fates. At your best, your bright Leo charm can inspire people to become better versions of themselves.
7Virgo - Alchemy
Virgos are deeply connected to the earth and like to perform tasks efficiently and with painstaking attention to detail. When an issue arises, you’re the type to analyze all possible solutions from every angle imaginable.
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Others may not understand your work process, and perhaps even suggest that you try embracing spontaneity, but no one can deny that you are a master of your craft. The gentle, yet deep knowledge required of herbs and ingredients to create powerful potions is an ideal practice for Virgos.
6Libra - Restoration
Libra is committed to values of fairness, justice, and harmony, which makes the restoration school of magic a fitting field for this sign. Restoration magic promotes acts of goodness, such as healing, warding off undead and other enemies, and creating protective barriers.
Likewise, Libra enjoys the art of socializing when it involves making sure all parties feel happy. With Venus as your ruling planet, you also don’t mind the natural glow that comes from wielding a spell like Healing Hands.
5Lockpicking - Scorpio
Scorpio doesn’t care for small talk or superficial matters, and is only interested in how to access the deeper secrets usually kept under lock and key. With a keen eye that’s constantly scanning for entries and weaknesses, Scorpio is best suited to the skill of lockpicking.
If your birthday falls under this sign, you likely have a greater interest in what people are hiding than what they’re willing to share on the surface, and you think true intimacy can only be born from bold vulnerability — or, you know, sneaking into someone’s house to snatch their prized possessions.
4Sagittarius - Archery
Don’t sigh, Sagittarius. As obvious as this pair-up might seem, there’s a reason why your sign is represented by the symbol of an arrow. You are on a never-ending quest to learn and experience all there is to understand in this life, which takes you farther out into the distance than most other people are willing to travel themselves.
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You see the bigger picture and launch towards your goals with precise aim, all the while acquiring a vast amount of knowledge and wisdom.
3Capricorn - Smithing
Smithing is a skill that’s difficult to raise unless you’re putting in the hard work required. Capricorn is no stranger to labor and is a wise investor, careful in selecting the precise resources needed to complete a task. Similarly, you’ll need to stay on top of acquiring all the many different ores and tools needed to upgrade your equipment, which can feel tedious at times.
However, all that time spent at the forge will eventually turn into a lucrative stream of income for you, not to mention owning the strongest weapons and gear in all of Skyrim.
