With Mercury retrograde in Scorpio occurring simultaneously with Halloween, we decided to pair each zodiac sign with a pop culture costume from the events of 2026 that impacted us greatly as a collective. Most of these moments defined the year (so far) and deserve a tribute because of the cultural impact they had on our lives. Rather than looking to past years, we’re presenting the memorable moments from the past 10 months that share communal sentiment and nostalgia, as Mercury’s moonwalk sheds light on these events one more time for thrills, chills, and spooky season.
Read below to find out which costume aligns with your sign.
Since you love to be above the rest, dressing in memory of Tim Curry as Dr. Frank-N-Furter from The Rocky Horror Picture Show is going to make you the scenester of the parties. The costume pays homage to co-star extraordinaire Tim Curry.
Fruit Love Island’s Strawberita is the bombshell character Taurus was meant to be due to their sweet and sassy demeanor. They resemble the earth sign’s quest for companionship, with a sassy yearning to shake up dynamics in matters of the heart.
The Hannah Montana 20th anniversary took place this year, making it Gemini’s best Halloween venture. The twin star understands Miley/Hannah’s dual identity: a normal teenager leading a somewhat average life without fame and a pop princess touring the world on stage.
The viral baby monkey Punch’s love for the IKEA plush orangutan speaks to Cancer’s nurturing nature. Cancer can relate to having a clutch plushie that offers comfort and solace, which is why it’s a perfect costume for the water sign.
Alysa Liu’s captivating Olympics routine was what dreams are made of. Leo prefers the spotlight, which is why dressing as the famous ice skater (who is a Leo) gives the fire sign the flair and flowers they need this Halloween.
Jordyn Woods-Towns’s orange-colored lucky purse worn at the NBA playoffs became a good luck charm for the New York Knicks. The bag is even on display at a museum, making it a piece of art that Virgo can draw energy from.
Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy and John F. Kennedy Jr. emerged once again as the ’90s “it couple” in Love Story. Two outfits that match their style, elegance, grace, and glamour are an amazing fit for a lovelorn Libra (whether paired or solo).
Scream 7’s prolific return in 2026 shows that Ghostface isn’t going anywhere. Scorpio should go as the masked murderer and avenger, Ghostface, during Mercury’s retrograde desire for retribution. The past is coming back to haunt Scorpio’s nemesis!
The reason why Lilypad from Toy Story 5 is the ideal costume for Sagittarius is that the archer is a know-it-all who actually knows it all. The tablet offers knowledge to others, making it the crème de la crème of the new toys.
Dolly Parton is a ride-or-die Capricorn. Her work ethic is unmatched, fitting her sign; the sea goat will love dressing like their iconic role model and embodiment of their personality: high hair, cowboy boots, and a guitar with a positive aura.
In July, Angela Nikolau and Ivan Kuznetsov climbed the Empire State Building to spread messages of love. The humanitarian Aquarius would be honored to embody a compassionate spirit for the world by appearing in a costume they can stand behind.
Clark from Backrooms, in his pirate costume for the commercial he is filming for his furniture store, is ideal for Pisces because his character represents raw emotion. Yes, there is a plot twist, but Pisces comprehends the complexity of his sentiments.