Ever found yourself watching the streets of Birmingham come alive with razor blades and ambition, wondering which member of the notorious Shelby family shares your cosmic blueprint? There’s something magnetic about these flawed, fierce characters that makes us lean forward in our seats. Maybe it’s their unwavering loyalty, or perhaps it’s the way they navigate moral gray areas with a cigarette and a cold stare.
Your zodiac sign reveals more about your personality than you might think. When you line up those celestial traits against the complex characters from Peaky Blinders, some fascinating connections emerge. Let’s be real, matching your astrological DNA to these Birmingham legends isn’t just fun – it’s surprisingly revealing about who you are when the chips are down.
Aries: Thomas Shelby
You approach life as if it’s an exhilarating race, expressing thoughts candidly and pursuing what you desire with relentless enthusiasm. As the leader who returns from the Great War transformed, Thomas Shelby is a master manipulator orchestrating events behind the scenes, exhibiting the ambitious, cunning, and independent nature that defines your sign. Your impatience to get things done mirrors Tommy’s refusal to wait for opportunity – he creates it himself.
Tommy is always in control, even when he seems he’s not, he’s manipulative and a clever problem solver. Just like you, Aries, he doesn’t shy away from conflict or competition. You both share that almost reckless courage that pushes you into situations others would avoid. There’s a rawness to how you both operate, charging forward without overthinking consequences, though Tommy’s learned to mask it better with strategic thinking. Honestly, your fire sign energy matches perfectly with his calculated aggression.
Taurus: Polly Gray
You have a unique ability to calm energy around you, valuing loyalty that feels like home, and when you welcome someone into your inner circle, that person becomes part of your family. As the matriarch of the Shelby family who is pragmatic, caring, and devoted to the people she loves, Polly Gray maintains the authority and respectability of her family. Your Taurus nature demands stability and comfort, just like Polly’s need to protect her family’s foundations.
She’s super organized, determined, and wise, bursting with integrity. The stubbornness everyone jokes about with Taurus? That’s Polly standing her ground against Tommy when she knows he’s wrong. You both take your time making decisions, but once you’ve committed, nothing can shake you. The way you both nurture those you love while maintaining an iron will is something special. You know what matters – the tangible things, the people you can trust, the traditions worth keeping.
Gemini: Alfie Solomons
You have a natural talent for initiating conversations, with quick-thinking minds that easily shift from one idea to another, adapting seamlessly to various groups and situations. Alfie is good at thinking on his feet, alert and outspoken but can come off as brash and crass, skilled at reading people and knowing exactly what will insult them the most. Your dual nature as Gemini means you’re never quite what people expect – neither is Alfie.
The way Alfie switches between philosophizing about religion and threatening violence in the same breath? That’s pure Gemini energy. You’re both intellectual chameleons, using wit and words as weapons more effectively than most people use fists. There’s something delightfully unpredictable about how you operate, keeping everyone around you slightly off-balance. Your mind moves too fast for most people to follow, and you’re comfortable with that contradiction between what you say and what you do.
Cancer: Ada Shelby
You are deeply emotional and have an intuitive understanding of what your loved ones need. Ada has a kind heart, is trusting and supportive, doesn’t like violence or hate, and simply wants peace, making her the reliable and stable anchor of the Shelby family. Your Cancer sensitivity makes you protective of those you love, even when it means distancing yourself from their destructive choices.
Ada’s journey from naive sister to independent woman mirrors the Cancer struggle between vulnerability and self-protection. You both lead with your heart, sometimes to your detriment, but that emotional depth is also your superpower. The way she creates her own safe space away from the family business while still caring deeply for them? That’s you trying to balance emotional needs with reality. You’re not weak because you feel everything intensely – you’re brave for staying soft in a hard world.
Leo: Arthur Shelby
Your Leo nature craves attention and respect, though sometimes you express it through dramatic outbursts rather than calculated moves. Arthur is bursting with confidence and strength, isn’t afraid of conflict, acts quickly and with purpose, is extremely protective, and is one of the most dangerous characters because of his temper. You both wear your hearts on your sleeves, whether it’s love or rage.
Arthur has a strong sense of loyalty and a desire to protect his family and their business. Your loyalty as a Leo is legendary, just like Arthur’s devotion to Tommy despite their constant clashes. The struggle between wanting to be good and succumbing to violent instincts defines Arthur’s character – maybe you understand that battle between your noble intentions and your pride. You’re both larger than life, impossible to ignore, operating from the gut rather than the head. When you commit to someone, it’s with your whole being.
Virgo: Lizzie Stark
Your Virgo practicality and attention to detail make you the person who sees what needs doing and does it without fanfare. Lizzie is reserved but extremely reliable and perceptive, devoted and committed, self-reliant, and knows she can support others only if she is being treated well and supported herself. You understand that serving doesn’t mean being servile – it means choosing where to invest your considerable skills.
Lizzie is creative and artistic, bringing a touch of sophistication and class to the Shelby family and their operations. The way she elevates everything she touches with understated elegance mirrors your Virgo gift for refinement. You’re both practical about love and life, not fooling yourselves with romantic illusions but still choosing to stay and build something real. Your capacity for improvement – of yourself, your circumstances, your relationships – that’s pure Virgo determination at work.
Libra: Grace Burgess
Your Libra nature seeks balance, even when you’re standing in morally ambiguous territory trying to decide which side of the scales tips toward justice. Grace is not afraid to risk everything and act on her true feelings when she switches sides, kind, sensitive and loyal to the ones she loves most, and knows how to live in the moment. You’re drawn to beauty and elegance, which Grace embodies even while working undercover in a rough Birmingham pub.
The way Grace navigates between duty and desire reflects your constant Libra struggle to make the “right” choice when all options have consequences. You both possess diplomatic charm that makes people trust you, sometimes more than they should. There’s an idealism to how you approach relationships and life – you want things to be fair, beautiful, harmonious. When you love, you do it with grace and intensity, even when logic suggests you should walk away.
Scorpio: Michael Gray
Michael’s overall personality is close to Tommy’s, a family protector who has a strong urge to get involved in the business from his safe point, rational as hell and very ambitious. Your Scorpio intensity runs deep – you’re not content with surface-level anything. You want power, understanding, transformation, and you’re willing to play the long game to get it, just like Michael’s patient infiltration into the family business.
The way Michael operates from beneath calm waters while scheming below the surface? That’s textbook Scorpio strategy. You both have that quality of watching, learning, waiting for the perfect moment to strike or reveal your hand. Your loyalty is fierce until it’s betrayed, and then your revenge is calculated and complete. There’s something about your presence that makes people uneasy – they sense you see more than you let on. Michael’s evolution from innocent to ruthless mirrors your sign’s capacity for total transformation.
Sagittarius: John Shelby
John is bold, adventurous, and spontaneous. Your Sagittarius love of freedom and excitement makes you the family member most likely to act first and consider consequences later. John lives for the present and enjoys taking risks, not one to shy away from danger or adventure, making him perfect for carrying out dangerous missions, though he has a more strategic mind and prefers logic over emotions. You’re the optimist of the zodiac, sometimes to a fault.
John’s impulsiveness and need for action mirror your Sagittarius restlessness – sitting still feels like torture when there’s a whole world to experience. You both speak bluntly, sometimes hurting feelings without meaning to, because sugar-coating seems dishonest and tedious. The way John commits fully to whatever adventure or mission he’s on reflects your all-or-nothing approach to life. Your humor and lightheartedness provide necessary relief in dark times, even if sometimes people mistake your optimism for naivety.
Capricorn: Inspector Campbell
Campbell is a ruthless and authoritarian leader whose main goal drives him to do whatever it takes, following orders without question and believing his way is the only right way. Your Capricorn ambition and respect for structure make you the person who climbs every mountain put in front of you, though sometimes you become so focused on the summit that you lose sight of why you started climbing. Campbell represents the shadow side of Capricorn’s dedication – when ambition becomes obsession.
His strict adherence to rules and strong belief in authority reflect your sign’s respect for tradition and hierarchy. You both believe in hard work, discipline, and achieving your goals through systematic effort. The difference is how you wield that power – you hopefully use your considerable drive for building rather than destroying. Your Capricorn patience means you’re willing to work for years toward a goal, enduring setbacks that would break lesser signs.
Aquarius: Freddie Thorne
Your Aquarius idealism and revolutionary spirit make you the person who sees how the world could be, not just how it is. Freddie’s communist beliefs and vision for societal change reflect your sign’s humanitarian focus and unconventional thinking. You’re both willing to suffer for your ideals, even when it means going against the people you love or putting yourself in danger.
The way Freddie challenges the status quo and imagines different social structures? That’s pure Aquarian energy refusing to accept “that’s just how things are” as an answer. You’re both intellectuals who value ideas and principles over material gain. Your friendship and loyalty run deep, but never deeper than your convictions about what’s right for the collective good. There’s something beautifully stubborn about refusing to compromise your vision of a better world, even when everyone calls you naive.
Pisces: Finn Shelby
Your Pisces sensitivity and desire to belong make you the family member caught between innocence and the harsh reality everyone else seems to navigate effortlessly. Finn’s position as the youngest Shelby mirrors your sign’s eternal connection to vulnerability and dreams. You both absorb the emotions and energy around you like a sponge, sometimes losing yourself in trying to be what others need.
The way Finn desperately wants to prove himself worthy of being a Peaky Blinder while still retaining some softness reflects your Pisces struggle between the material world and your inner emotional landscape. You’re both deeply loyal and trusting, sometimes to people who don’t deserve it, because you see the best in everyone. Your imagination and empathy are gifts, even when the world tries to beat them out of you. The challenge is staying true to your compassionate nature without letting others take advantage of your willingness to sacrifice yourself.
Conclusion: Your Cosmic Birmingham Connection
The beauty of matching zodiac signs to Peaky Blinders characters isn’t about perfect alignment – it’s about recognizing parts of yourself in these flawed, complex people navigating impossible situations with whatever tools they have. Maybe you see a bit of your Aries fire in Tommy’s ambition, or your Taurus loyalty in Polly’s fierce protection of family. These characters resonate because they show us different facets of human nature amplified through drama and period setting.
Your zodiac sign offers one lens through which to understand your personality, your strengths, your shadow sides. The Shelby family and their associates show us what happens when those traits get pushed to extremes – when loyalty becomes blind devotion, when ambition becomes ruthlessness, when sensitivity becomes exploitation. So which character matches your sign? Do you see yourself in their struggles, their victories, their moral compromises? Think about it next time you’re watching those Birmingham streets come alive on your screen.
