1. Aries (March 21 – April 19)
Wear: A cherry-red puffer vest over a charcoal hoodie, black joggers and sneakers with enough grip to win a Black Friday sprint.
Cook: Smoked turkey legs on the grill, because you’d rather stand next to a fire in the cold than watch an oven timer.
Cook: Smoked turkey legs on the grill, because you’d rather stand next to a fire in the cold than watch an oven timer.
Watch: “Rocky” is a Philadelphia boxer who trains through a bitter winter, chugs raw eggs and takes a famous set of stairs two at a time. You’ll love the training montage, so a run afterward is practically guaranteed.
2. Taurus (April 20 – May 20)
Wear: A cream sherpa pullover, flannel-lined jeans and slipper-style loafers that technically count as shoes at the grocery store.
Cook: Three-cheese baked mac with a buttery breadcrumb top, pulled out of the oven right when the edges go crispy.
Watch: “Ratatouille” follows a rat with impeccable taste who cooks his way into a Paris kitchen, and a humble stew melts the toughest critic in town. You’ll nod like you saw it coming and then go check on your own pot.
4. Cancer (June 21 – July 22)
Wear:
A chunky oatmeal cardigan, a cream waffle-knit lounge set and wool socks pulled up past the ankle.
Cook: A big pot of chicken and dumplings, ladled out for whoever wanders into the kitchen looking cold.
Watch: “Little Women” follows four sisters through a Massachusetts winter of fireside readings, handmade gifts and one very dramatic argument over a manuscript. You’ll be reaching for the tissues before Beth even gets a cough.
5. Leo (July 23 – August 22)
Wear: A camel faux fur coat, an emerald satin blouse and gold hoops big enough to catch the light from across the parking lot.
Cook: A showstopping beef Wellington with a golden lattice crust, carried out of the kitchen like it just won best in show.
Watch: “Dynasty” is an ’80s soap opera built on shoulder pads, oil money and a catfight in a lily pond. It’s two hours of people making grand entrances, and you’ll be taking notes on every one.
7. Libra (September 23 – October 22)
Wear: A dusty rose wool coat, a gray silk scarf and wide-leg trousers with suede ankle boots that match the handbag down to the stitching.
Cook: A pear and gorgonzola tart with honey drizzled over slices fanned out like a flower, sweet enough for dessert and sharp enough to pass for dinner.
Watch: “Pride & Prejudice” (2005) has misty English fields, candlelit ballrooms and two people who argue their way into love. You’ll see both sides of every fight and still wish they’d just talk it out over tea.
8. Scorpio (October 23 – November 21)
Wear: An oxblood leather jacket, a black turtleneck and a long charcoal scarf wrapped twice around your neck like you’re hiding something.
Cook: Red wine braised short ribs started early in a heavy Dutch oven, with a glass of the same red poured for the cook.
Watch: “Wednesday” follows a teenager at a school for outcasts who solves murders and refuses to smile about it. The cello scenes and the deadpan stare do more than a page of dialogue could, and you’ll quote her at least once before the season ends.
Watch: “Wednesday” follows a teenager at a school for outcasts who solves murders and refuses to smile about it. The cello scenes and the deadpan stare do more than a page of dialogue could, and you’ll quote her at least once before the season ends.
10. Capricorn (December 22 – January 19)
Wear: A navy quilted field jacket, a ribbed wool beanie and lined leather boots that have already survived a few Novembers.
Cook: Maple-glazed pork tenderloin with roasted carrots and parsnips, ready before anyone asks what’s for dinner and with leftovers already packed for tomorrow's lunch.
Watch: “The Devil Wears Prada” follows a new assistant at a fashion magazine whose boss has impossible standards and a flawless sense of timing. You admire anyone who treats a calendar invite like a binding contract.
Cook: Maple-glazed pork tenderloin with roasted carrots and parsnips, ready before anyone asks what’s for dinner and with leftovers already packed for tomorrow's lunch.
Watch: “The Devil Wears Prada” follows a new assistant at a fashion magazine whose boss has impossible standards and a flawless sense of timing. You admire anyone who treats a calendar invite like a binding contract.
11. Aquarius (January 20 – February 18)
Wear: A rust-colored quilted vest, a navy waffle-knit henley and chunky white sneakers with enough grip to handle the first icy sidewalk of the season.
Cook: Miso-glazed sweet potatoes with sesame seeds and scallions, served as a Thanksgiving side that outshines the turkey.
Watch: “Back to the Future” is about a teenager who borrows a mad scientist's DeLorean, then accidentally rewrites his own family tree. The time travel makes sense to you, but the lack of gadgets in 1955 is a real letdown.