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Aries (March 21–April 19): Gory monster
As the zodiac’s bold leader, Aries might choose to break away from trends, opting for a legitimately scary Halloween costume. “Unlike fellow fire sign Leo, Aries might be the sign that cares the least about whether or not they look ‘good’ in their costume, and they aren’t afraid to get gory or truly scary,” says Nora. With that in mind, a full-on zombie costume with fake blood and guts spilling out might inspire an Aries this Halloween. “If that’s too much, though, lean in to the active side of Aries and channel a favorite superhero,” Nora adds.
Taurus (April 20–May 20): Royalty
“Earth sign Taurus loves all things luxury, and that extends to holiday celebrations and Halloween costumes too,” says Nora. With that in mind, the perfect Halloween costume for a Taurus is someone truly regal and iconic. Those dressing as real-life royalty might imitate Queen Elizabeth II of England—or Beyoncé. For a fictional icon, there’s always King Arthur or the Queen of Hearts (who makes a fun best friend Halloween costume if you have a pal who could double as Alice).
Gemini (May 21–June 20): A work of art
Quick-witted, playful, and curious, Geminis are interested in dressing up as something that sparks a conversation—and bonus points if it has an intellectual edge or is a nod to pop culture. Nora suggests getting creative with a DIY, last-minute Halloween costume: a Roy Lichtenstein or Van Gogh painting (or another famous artwork). “A character from the show of the moment is also a great option for this sign,” she says.
Cancer (June 21–July 22): TV character
Ruled by the moon and highly intuitive and sensitive, Cancers prefer a more nostalgic costume. Nora recommends going as an iconic character from a TV show, such as Lucy from I Love Lucy or someone a little more recent, like Lizzie McGuire. And where will these throwback characters be hanging out? Probably not at a rocking Halloween party. Cancers will enjoy staying home and carving pumpkins with their family or passing out candy. “But if they were to go out, they would enjoy trick-or-treating with the youngest members of the family or attending festivities with their closest crew,” says Dawn. With that in mind, a nostalgic costume is a perfect choice for All Hallows’ Eve.
Leo (July 23–Aug. 22): Famous icon
“Regal Leo lives every day believing they’re an icon,” says Nora. “For them, Halloween is the perfect opportunity to keep that going by dressing as a fellow icon.” She suggests choosing someone with an instantly recognizable look, “like Madonna [also a Leo!] or Elvis.” Any costume with an emphasis on hair or wigs is perfect for Leo—it taps into that lion’s mane.
Virgo (Aug. 23–Sept. 22): Book character
“Detail-oriented Virgos are analytical and intellectual, so lean into that with a literary costume,” says Nora. A spine-chilling character from a favorite horror novel, vampire book, or Halloween story for kids is a fun option. Better yet, Virgos can take Nora’s suggestion and play up their intellectual nature by channeling the smartest, most analytical character of the bunch: Sherlock Holmes.
Libra (Sept. 23–Oct. 22): Fashion icon
Libra’s zodiac element is air, and that—combined with their appreciation for harmony and beauty—makes a fashion- or art-inspired costume ideal. “Dress as your favorite fashion icon, whether it’s a designer like Karl Lagerfeld or a supermodel like Twiggy,” says Nora. Another standout costume idea for Libras: famous fashion editor Anna Wintour. Dressing up as a stylish fashion icon also lends itself to a Libra’s ideal Halloween plans.
Scorpio (Oct. 23–Nov. 21): Witch
“Scorpios are known for their intensity, and [as] the sign most associated with matters of the occult—Halloween falls during Scorpio season, after all,” says Nora. With this in mind, a Scorpio could go for an occult-inspired Halloween costume, like a witch or fortuneteller. People born under this sign can go full-on horror, warts and all, or have fun by dressing as one of the Sanderson sisters from Hocus Pocus. And since witches do best with their familiars by their side, Scorpios can tote along their feline friends—decked out in cat costumes, of course.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22–Dec. 21): Famous archeologist
Sagittarians are knowledge seekers who are constantly learning and exploring the wonders around them. “Pop culture archeologists like Indiana Jones or Lara Croft are a great option for this adventurous sign,” says Nora. On top of a lust for information, Sagittarians have an adventurous spirit and might enjoy putting their costume to the test at a Halloween theme park or escape room. “As an alternative, taking a night hike and telling ghost stories around a fire would be gratifying,” says Dawn.
Capricorn (Dec. 22–Jan. 19): Classic monster
Capricorns love traditions and, according to Nora, are most likely to dress up as a classic Halloween creature, such as a mummy or Frankenstein’s monster. “And they will be the absolute best version of this costume you’ve ever seen,” she notes. Classics-loving Capricorns might plan on showing off their costumes at a screening of their favorite Halloween movie or at “a wine-and-candy-tasting party,” says Dawn.
Aquarius (Jan. 20–Feb. 18): Alien
“Quirky Aquarius is the most likely to pick a hyper-specific costume that requires lots of explanation,” says Nora. As fans of “out there” ideas, Aquariuses might also want to “lean in to their otherworldly vibe and dress up as an alien,” Nora adds. (Just be sure to stock up on Halloween face paint if you’ll be going as a being from another planet—or opt for an alien mask.)
Pisces (Feb. 19–March 20): Mermaid
“Pisces is a water sign symbolized by two fish, so any aquatic-leaning costume is perfect for them,” says Nora. She recommends going as a mermaid, which is also a nod to Pisces’ dreamy nature. This sun sign loves the changing of the seasons and is especially drawn to the beauty of fall foliage, so Nora suggests dressing up for Halloween and celebrating the spooky season outdoors at a pumpkin patch or apple orchard.
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