With her bold personality and appearance, Cowboy Bebop deuteragonist Faye Valentine is the perfect poster girl for the zodiac sign Leo. Confident, ambitious, prideful and vain, this fire sign has strong virtues and vices. Their strength can make them an unstoppable force, but they can often be their own worst enemy.
With her summer birthday falling on August 14, Faye is a third Decan of Leo, which is ruled by Mars. Known as the god of war, Mars' scorching nature stokes Leo's fiery personality. This planet has a tendency to go overboard, and when combined with the over-the-top Leo, things can easily get out of hand. However, when true courage is required, this sign possesses all the heroic energy needed to meet any task. Here's how Faye's character and choices fit her zodiac sign perfectly throughout Cowboy Bebop.
Due to their ferocity and fearlessness, Leos can take on everything life throws at them. They are risk-takers, thriving when they can be spontaneous. Their brashness can sometimes cause problems, but they're resourceful enough to address any issues that arise. Throughout Cowboy Bebop, life deals Faye her fair share of strange and difficult situations that continually test her grit. Whether it's evading debt collectors or facing a deceitful ex-boyfriend, the audience witnesses Faye rise to the occasion and adapt when necessary.
Leos are also fiercely loyal. Despite initially appearing skittish, Faye’s reluctance to her relationships are a response to past trauma and not her natural disposition. While it may take time for some Leos to let their guard down and trust new companions, once they do, this sign is a true ride or die.
Faye initially shows no interest in the Bebop, leaving Spike and Jet at the end of her debut episode. However, it only takes one more encounter for her to join, and when she does, it’s on her terms. After Spike rescues her in Cowboy Bebop Episode 5, Faye remembers the favor even though he admits his main prerogative is to fight Vicious. She then convinces Jet to rescue him despite their earlier fight, and comes to Spike's aid again in episode 20 when he battles Perriot and struggles to let him go during the series finale.
Throughout Cowboy Bebop, Faye proves to also be generous and caring, especially to herself. A Leo woman is not ashamed of her vanity and will spend gratuitous amounts of time pampering herself. Faye is well aware of the power of her beauty and revels in it. She also loves a good shopping spree and surrounding herself with luxury. Despite her humble means, Faye remains fabulous throughout the series.
Women born under the sign of Leo enjoy being appreciated. When Spike rebuffs her kindness with an insult, Faye’s Leo ego reacts, smacking him with a pillow. With Spike being a Cancer and Jet being a Virgo, it makes sense that they came together as comrades but never progressed to romantic partners. Common for Cancer men, Spike is often moody and unreachable, frustrating the more straightforward Leo. As for Jet, his Virgo tendencies toward tradition frustrate Leo’s progressive nature. Faye’s best match is waiting for her beyond the Bebop with fellow fire signs Aries and Sagittarius -- or air signs Aquarius, Gemini and Libra.
