Halloween falls on a Saturday this year, which means there’s plenty of time to get dressed up and go out. If you can’t decide what to wear but want to incorporate your love of astrology and tarot, you’re in the right place. Your rising sign can reveal how you approach the world, making it a fun starting point for your costume.
Your sun sign represents your core identity, while your rising sign speaks to first impressions and how you meet new experiences. It’s determined by the sign rising on the eastern horizon at your exact time and location of birth. If you don’t know yours, use the free birth chart calculator before planning your look.
Halloween is the perfect time to play with how you present yourself. Below, you’ll find a tarot character to recreate, along with the pieces you’ll need to pull it off.
Aries, you’re incredibly passionate and motivated. You have more ideas than you know what to do with at times. When you’re owning your power, you’re completely unstoppable.
The Queen of Wands knows who she is. She leads a meaningful, inspired, and artistic life. Use her as your costume inspiration this Halloween to embody her bold creativity and deep intuition.
Get the look: A crown, a tall walking stick, a drapey yellow dress with long sleeves, and a white cape. Add a sunflower and a black cat plush to complete the picture.
Taurus, you feel most alive when you can take your time indulging in self-care. You can’t rush this process. You need six hours minimum to fully unwind.
Because you’re also motivated to build a comfortable life, you can forget how necessary it is to slow down. The Nine of Pentacles knows how to treat herself. She revels in the fruits of her labor and takes time off to enjoy them. You can, too.
Get the look: A bright yellow dress with red flowers, a red headpiece, and a little prop bird to perch on your hand.
Gemini, people underestimate your ability to see both sides of a situation. Choosing a path can feel difficult because you can imagine being happy in multiple realities at once. You also take other people’s perspectives seriously.
Because you’re so dynamic, you can struggle to make up your mind. But somewhere inside, you often know where you want to go. Recreate the Two of Swords for Halloween to remind yourself that you wield the power to decide what comes next.
Get the look: A white or gray cloak or long dress, a matching cloth headband, two prop swords, and crescent moon earrings. Save the blindfold for photos.
Cancer, gather a couple of your water sign friends and turn this into a group project. You put a lot of pressure on yourself to figure everything out on your own. Sometimes, you’d prefer to keep your struggles to yourself.
Don’t forget that you have amazing friends who have your back and help keep things light when the world feels grim. You feel most alive when you’re connected to those you love. Recreate the Three of Cups as a bonding moment with your besties.
Get the look: White, terracotta, brown, or other earth-toned tunics. Find three matching gold chalices and wear some fall harvest-inspired earrings.
Leo, you’re a natural leader. You shine when you’re in charge, and that brilliance comes through in your professional and personal interactions.
When this energy is balanced, you’re magnetic and inspiring to others. When it’s out of balance, it can translate into arrogance. The King of Wands is the perfect card to emulate this year. He gives you the chance to imagine yourself sitting on your very own throne.
Get the look: A burnt orange or red tunic, a gold crown, and a yellow or green cape. Add a large walking stick and some lizard accessories to look the part.
Virgo, you’re well aware of your creative power. You trust your instincts and know how to plant seeds that flourish. Your determination stands out, and you have good ideas worth sharing.
Nature inspires, uplifts, and softens you. Channel the Empress’s nurturing energy for your Halloween costume to celebrate everything you’re capable of growing.
Get the look: A white dress with a red floral or pomegranate print, a crown with 12 stars, red shoes, and a scepter. For an extra detail, make a heart-shaped cardboard shield and add the Venus symbol.
Libra, you’re the poster child for balance. You can see the good and bad in a situation, and you try to give both sides a fair hearing.
You move through the world with kindness, compassion, and contagious laughter. Even when things get stormy, you have a way of helping people find common ground. Dress up as Temperance this year to bring that gift for harmony into your Halloween plans.
Get the look: A long white tunic with a square patch and a yellow triangle in the center. Add big red angel wings and two chalices to recreate the card’s pouring pose.
Scorpio, people often underestimate your intuition. You tend to notice subtle shifts in a room before anyone says a word. Still, your first impression deserves a little curiosity before it becomes a conclusion.
The High Priestess trusts her inner voice without rushing to reveal everything she knows. Dress up as this tarot figure to celebrate your own quiet confidence and connection to the High Priestess’s intuitive wisdom.
Get the look: A blue veil and matching dress or tunic, a shawl, and a crown with a round moon centerpiece. Carry a scroll and add crescent moon earrings to pull it all together.
Sagittarius, you have more fire in you than you know what to do with sometimes. Your adventurous spirit can take you to exciting places. Without a healthy outlet, though, that appetite for more can lead to overindulgence.
Dressing up as the Devil this year gives your mischievous side somewhere to go. Lean into the theatrical details and have a little fun with tarot’s most notorious party guest.
Get the look: Devil horns, bat wings, a red suit or dress, and a battery-powered torch. Use eyeliner to draw an inverted pentagram on your forehead. Bonus points for a couple of puppets to distinguish yourself as tarot’s Devil.
Capricorn, you value stability. You work hard to create a life that feels secure, but you also appreciate the comforts that make it enjoyable.
Like the Queen of Pentacles, you enjoy sharing what you have and taking care of those around you. Dress up as this generous queen to celebrate the life you’re building and your ability to make others feel at home.
Get the look: A red jumpsuit or dress over a flowy white top, plus a luxurious green shawl and gold crown. Use cardboard, gold paint, and a marker to create a large pentacle to carry.
Aquarius, you have a sharp mind and an eloquent tongue. You’re a visionary who can see the bigger picture sooner than most. When an idea captures your attention, you tend to commit fully.
That conviction can become stubbornness at times. The King of Swords offers a useful reminder to pair your strong opinions with clear judgment. For Halloween, channel his commanding presence and let your costume do some of the talking.
Get the look: A light blue tunic or suit with a purple and red shawl. Top it off with a gold crown, and don’t forget your prop sword.
Pisces, you have a playful mind and a youthful spirit. You’re not afraid to think deeply or talk about subjects other people avoid.
When you create, you do so from a place of genuine curiosity. Like the Page of Cups, you can move between playfulness and seriousness while respecting the fluidity of emotions. This costume gives your imagination plenty of room to come out and play.
Get the look: Red tights, an oversized red top, and a blue tunic layered over it. Finish with a blue scarf or soft hat and a big gold cup with a toy fish peeking out.