Zodiac sign

When creating a new Sim in The Sims and The Sims 2 you have the opportunity to either use the exact traits of a sign from the Zodiac, or choose the personality traits yourself, in which case the Sim will be given the Zodiac sign that's closest to the personality you chose. Personality traits affect not only the things Sims prefer to do, but also their relationships. In The Sims 3 this was replaced by a Traits system.

Sims will generally get on well with other Sims who have the same sign. "Attracted to" and "disgusted by" are not absolutes, but modifiers that help or hinder the growth of a relationship. Sims with incompatible signs can become good friends, and even lovers, if they have enough else in common. However, it'll take longer, and they'll have to work at it harder. Likewise, Sims with compatible signs but little else in common will have trouble building a realtionship, and may even end up becoming enemies.