12 Simple Last Minute Halloween Costume Ideas, By Zodiac Sign
This Halloween consider what you would wear if you dressed to match your zodiac sign.
pexels It's Halloween time! Who says dressing up is just for kids? Everything about this season says it's time for everyone to have fun and play.
Even the smell of fireplace smoke wafting in the evening air stirs excitement for corn mazes, apple bobbing, and fall picnics. So, of course, it's the perfect time to make your Halloween costume.
Recreate childhood and slip into an alter ego for a night. Play up a totally different character simply for the sake of Halloween thrills and chills.
The kids get to dress up and knock on doors soliciting for candy. Grown-ups dress up in their favorite characters for other reasons. either to chaperone the kids during their evening neighborhood foray or for awesome Halloween party get-togethers.
Each horoscope sign of the zodiac has some qualities that can be really fun to play up for a Halloween costume.
Perhaps a Virgo with their fondness for order and service could play it up as a "Nurse Ratchet" or a "Naughty Maid", see my drift.
Maybe you've got a lot of choices as far as what you will choose to make the biggest impact and have the most fun.
There are always classic Halloween choices like the wizard of Oz characters.
I've done Dorothy myself, you get the idea, but why not take some risks in the name of fun and find one perfectly suited to your zodiac sign.
Do you typically like to go for costumes that incite laughter or ones a little less scary than say the Taxman?
Are you okay with a little risque or is even PG too much for your crowd?
These are the questions you will, of course, keep in mind as you craft or purchase your fantastic costume for the most spooky and mysterious night of the year.
Some last-minute costumes are more extravagant, some you can do with makeup you likely already have but all of them would make you stand out this Halloween.
Here are some fun suggestions for your Halloween costume keeping in mind your zodiac sign's astrology and personality traits.
1. ARIES (March 21-April 19)
Football Player
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Fearless and tough, Aries are natural athletes so why not show off for Halloween.
Aries you one of the most physically active signs of the zodiac, playing off that could have you dressed over the top in your favorite athletic wear could be an exciting effect if played just right.
2. TAURUS (April 20-May 20)
Cupcake
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Taurus is a cupcake dream with a sweet tooth eternally. Showing off your sweet tooth for Halloween, Taurus you could end up with a load of real candy well before the night is over, dressed as a confection yourself.
This sweet, pink and super adorable costume is a crafters dream and would be a treat on Halloween.
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3. GEMINI (May 21-June 20)
A Twin
The Twins from The Shining could entertain each other with dramatic emphasis on their dualistic nature.
Gemini, it's well known you have dual personalities, the shadow, and the light. Trying out some theatrical make up techniques is a fun way to express your dual sides.
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4. CANCER (June 21-July 22)
A Wolf
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The Wolfin' is for real with this wild yet basic technique for moon baby Cancers'.
Cancer, I have known more than one of your zodiac sign pack mates that love wolfs.
Maybe it's the wolf — Moon connection at play but this makeup is easy and wild. You could be howling at the sultry moon on Halloween night.
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5. LEO (July 23-August 22)
Betty Boop
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Leo, with dramatic style and impeccable taste, Betty Boop could be your path to the costume of the night award.
Leo, your playful and classy and showing off for this fun night dressed as an adorable kindred spirit, only requires a few simple items yet they come together to make an impact.
Betty Boop is an Icon just like you and what better way to show off your grace, charm, and poise other than as that classy, classical cartoon doll.
6. VIRGO (August 23-September 22)
Storybook Queen
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This early and gentle storybook queen could be just the right way to express what Virgo energy is. Virgo, your intelligence, your connection to learning would be beautifully expressed with this maiden costume or something similar that may come to your mind.
7. LIBRA (September 23-October 22)
A Maiden
A Renaissance princess is perfect for polite Libra. Libra, you can be so sweet and well mannered, almost all of the time, why not let your nice side out to play for Halloween, you could choose any fairy tale princess or even a prince if you're so inclined. Regardless of what you choose your sure to charm your way to kiss that will wake you from your dream.
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8. SCORPIO (October 23-November 21)
A Fortune Teller
Scorpio's intuition not so secret weapon. Bold and mystical, the fortune teller would be a sure way to open up your third eye and beat everyone else at the Halloween game.
This is your birthday season no reason to hide away show everyone you know how to command attention should you please. A perfect time is always for Halloween fun.
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9. SAGITTARIUS (November 22-December 21)
Cozy Monkey
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Be a party animal Sagittarius, full of wild antics, a real show-stealer with this cozy monkey costume.
Sagittarius you're never just one of the heard but you are known to be a party animal. This cute take on an old favorite would be a cute and sassy way to get people to remember your costume on Halloween night.
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10. CAPRICORN (December 22-January 19)
A Sheriff
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As a home on the range cowgirl or sheriff of the county, Capricorn can show their fun and spirited side.
Be ready to kick up your heels and just have fun. Capricorn this playful spin on a rugged favorite could be just right for you on Halloween.
11. AQUARIUS (January 20-February 18)
A Skeleton
A skeleton costume suits free-spirited Aquarius. Aquarius you really don't fit any mold out there, quite the individualist you may do well to challenge yourself to something really unique.
Put your own spin on an idea out there and aim to just have a fancy-free good time whatever you decide to wear. This skeletal costume is not likely one you'll see worn by anyone else in your area.
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12. PISCES (February 19-March 20)
A Mermaid
For traditional aquatic sign Pisces and modern spin of the mermaid. Pisces you could go with the traditional and classic fair water maiden the mermaid.
Using new techniques to add extra flare using makeup is a great way to spice up an old favorite. The technique pictured uses mesh with the makeup applied over the fabric.
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Amanda Ilene Sawyer is a writer and a Mississippi native who is interested in science, anthropology, and spiritualism.
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