Running for six seasons and spanning the end of the 1980s to the early 1990s, The Wonder Years has remained a seminal sitcom in the history of television, especially when considering the best series to come from ABC. The show was a coming-of-age comedy that was set at the shift from the 1960s to the 1970s, and it boasts some palpably dramatic moments.
This is largely thanks to its impeccable cast, many of whom had yet to hit their stride when they came to play with the Arnold family and their ancillary friends. The cast remains an iconic one and each actor is defined by their career trajectories and personality traits that position them perfectly in alignment with the 12 signs of the zodiac.
Aries: Daniel Stern
The series was narrated by Daniel Stern, who voiced the adult version of Kevin Arnold, the series lead, looking back on his younger and more vulnerable years. Aside from this, Stern is probably best known for being Marv in Home Alone.
This positions Stern well to match up with the sign of Aries, especially considering how quick on their feet Aries tend to be. Stern is a very physical actor, so it's no surprise that this sense of quick-witted eagerness makes him a one-to-one parallel with Aries.
Taurus: Dan Lauria
What would The Wonder Years have been without Dan Lauria, who appeared in a highly empathetic role as Jack, the Arnold patriarch? In real life, Lauria is similarly cozy, but certainly a man who lives by his own code, unruly as it may be.
That's a way of life that's most commonly associated with Tauruses. If one is a Taurus, they're likely stubborn, but also sure of themselves. Lauria has always been a guy who knows exactly who he is - and he's happy about that. Bulls should be, too.
Gemini: Olivia D'Abo
Back to the Arnold siblings, Olivia d'Abo made a name for herself as Karen Arnold, the older sister. Karen was a free spirit who was easier to root for than Jack and the same is definitely true of d'Abo, whose career shot all over the map.
She could play a larger-than-life spirit and she could also play a detestable villain, sliding between both with ease. Because of this dynamic ability, it should be no surprise that d'Abo is best associated with the versatile sign of Gemini.
Cancer: David Schwimmer
David Schwimmer spent a lot of time on The Wonder Years working with d'Abo, as he appeared as her boyfriend, Michael. Obviously, Schwimmer's career has expanded much beyond this minor role and the world knows him much better for his role as Ross in TV's Friends.
Schwimmer is a guy who gives it his all every time he turns in a performance. Considering Cancers are similarly passionate (and compassionate, in turn) about their lives, their work, and the people who populate both, Schwimmer's an easy one to align with this sign.
Leo: Juliette Lewis
Delores on The Wonder Years is far from Juliette Lewis' most famous role, but her relationship with Wayne was still plenty of fun. It's a nice reprieve from something like Cape Fear, which is much darker and features Lewis as Danielle Bowden.
Granted, Lewis is still fantastic in it, just as she was in Christmas Vacation. She's a remarkable actor in all capacities because of her proclivity for drama and her self-assured demeanor. Considering these qualities are most prominently tied to Leos, it makes sense to slot Lewis in here.
Virgo: Fred Savage
Of course, the lead of The Wonder Years was Fred Savage, turning in an all-time classic performance as Kevin Arnold. Since then, Savage has blossomed into a solid character actor who is welcome in any sort of project, no matter how small, although he has also seen drama and some serious allegations in recent years.
As an actor, he has a reliable on-screen presence and is a down-to-earth cast member. This sense of loyalty he brings to every project posits him as a classic Virgo figure. No sign is as loyal as a Virgo and few actors are as loyal as Fred Savage.
Libra: Alley Mills
Returning to Kevin's parents, Alley Mills had a fantastic presence of optimism on The Wonder Years. This personality stems a lot from Mills' real-world persona, which is defined by her sunniness and a willingness to partake in anything, so long as it's fun.
It's no surprise, then, that a Libra is the way to understand Mills. Libras are also social butterflies and Mills fits these attributes superbly.
Scorpio: Josh Saviano
The only sign that can rival the stubbornness of a Taurus is a Scorpio. However, Scorpios manage to double down on this by being resourceful in tandem with this tendency to dig their heels into any nearby dirt.
It's their resourcefulness that props up Josh Saviano as representative of a Scorpio. As Kevin's best friend, Paul, Saviano was able to play nerdy particularly well, but in real life, he managed to transition to practicing law successfully. That's big Scorpio energy.
Sagittarius: Giovanni Ribisi
Schwimmer was not the only Friends favorite to spend some time on The Wonder Years. Giovanni Ribisi (Phoebe's brother on the NBC comedy) portrayed Jeff, another of Kevin's close friends.
As an actor, Ribisi is always a welcome presence. He's almost effortlessly funny, but he can still flip on the switch of charm when he wants to. The mark of a true Sagittarius is this generosity of spirit and natural sense of humor.
Capricorn: Jason Hervey
Time has already been spent on Wayne's siblings and girlfriend. But what about the man behind Wayne himself? That would be Jason Hervey, a journeyman actor who ended up being a multi-hyphenate in the industry.
Hervey is a highly ambitious guy with a career that no one could have predicted. Yet, every step of the way, Hervey cut his teeth with tenacity and independence, meaning he's an ideal candidate for Capricorn representation.
Aquarius: Ben Stein
Over the years, Ben Stein has been typecast. If one has seen him on screen before, it's likely as a monotone teacher who can bore his students. That's who he was in Ferris Bueller's Day Off and it's what he was as Mr. Cantwell on The Wonder Years.
But even though typecasting was a major factor in Stein's career, he always delivered the goods. This uncompromising nature is something that's frequently found in the Aquarius sign, after all.
Pisces: Danica McKellar
Lastly, the Pisces sign is associated with traits like cheerfulness, empathy, affection, and artistry. There's no one better suited to this sign than Danica McKellar, who brought the iconic Winnie Cooper character to life.
In real life, McKellar has continued acting in spurts, but she's still found time to extend her empathy to students around the world with her high-level mathematical knowledge and her education advocacy. For her, her Wonder Years are still going - in a Pisces kind of way.