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Explore which Zodiac signs are linked to the highest (& lowest) numbers of serial killers
As the true crime genre continues to soar in popularity, it's no wonder that many are intrigued by the Zodiac signs associated with some of history's most infamous serial killers... and what these astrological traits might reveal about their personalities. Below, we'll take a closer look at the potential links (and perhaps even causality?) between certain Zodiac signs and the world's most notorious criminals, featuring insights from seasoned astrologer Angel Eyedealism.
Important note: While the information presented here is based on factual data, it doesn't imply any proven scientific connection between specific Zodiac signs and a predisposition to commit serial killings. Additionally, the statistics only consider individual serial killers and exclude those involved in mass murders or governmental/political acts of violence. The victim count also does not reflect cases where identities are still unknown or justice is pending.
Which Zodiac sign is associated with the most serial killers?
The Zodiac sign most commonly linked to serial killers is Cancer, with notorious criminals like Robert Maudsley and Genene Jones born under this sign. In contrast, Taurus has the least number of serial killers but includes some of the most infamous figures in history, such as H.H. Holmes and Albert Fish.
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Zodiac Signs & Serial Killers: Ranking from Most to Least Common
Cancer (June 21st – July 22nd) Cancer natives are often regarded as caring and emotional, but at times, their tendencies toward codependence surface. They seek comfort in others and are often highly emotionally sensitive. Typically, this sensitivity makes them intuitive and empathetic. However, in rare cases, this same emotional depth may give rise to killers like Genene Jones, a nurse infamously known as the “Angel of Death.” Additional serial killers born under Cancer include:
- Genene Jones
- Carl Panzram
- Robert “Hannibal the Cannibal” Maudsley
- Anna Marie “The Blonde Borgia” Hahn
- Samuel “Choke and Stroke Killer” Little
Pisces (February 19th – March 20th) The Pisces sign is known for its rich inner world and vivid imagination, which can sometimes make it hard to stay grounded. Often romanticizing life, Pisces may find the reality of day-to-day existence unappealing. As astrologer Eyedealism states, “Reality is a real turnoff for Pisces.” This dreamy disconnection can cause some to lose control of their emotions or sense of reality. These traits might explain why several notorious serial killers born under Pisces include some of the most infamous criminals in American history:
- John Wayne “The Clown Killer” Gacy
- Dennis “The BTK Killer” Rader
- Richard “The Night Stalker” Ramirez
- Aileen “Damsel of Death” Wuornos
- Christopher “The Beauty Queen Killer” Wilder
Sagittarius (November 22nd – December 21st) Sagittarians are famous for their adventurous spirit, blunt honesty, and deep need for attention. Described as the life of the party, it's no surprise that some of the most outwardly charismatic serial killers, like Ted Bundy, were born under this sign. Known for their sociability, Sagittarians also possess a darker side, which is evident in these infamous Sagittarius serial killers:
- Ted “Lady Killer” Bundy
- Richard “The Torso Killer” Cottingham
- Edmund “The Co-Ed Butcher” Kemper
- Dennis “The Monochrome Man” Nilsen
- Raymond “The Lonely Hearts Killer” Fernandez
Scorpio (October 23rd – November 21st) Some may be surprised that Scorpio doesn’t rank higher on this list, as they often receive a reputation for being possessive and paranoid. According to Eyedealism, Scorpios tend to be “paranoid because they sense and see too much in people… They’re aggressive individuals who go after what they want and will obsessively pursue their desires.” When Scorpios go dark, they may develop a mastery of manipulation or cult-like control, as demonstrated by Charles Manson. Here are some notorious Scorpio serial killers:
- Charles Manson
- Carl Eugene “The Sunday Morning Slasher” Watts
- Nannie “The Giggling Granny” Doss
- Amy “Connecticut Borgia” Archer-Gilligan
- Belle “Hell’s Belle” Gunness
Aquarius (January 20th – February 18th) Aquarians are highly intellectual, often described as “independent thinkers” and deeply invested in abstract ideas, according to Eyedealism. Guided by their own moral compass, they tend to achieve great success and admiration. However, their outsider mentality and sometimes conspiratorial thinking could take them down darker paths, leading to crimes committed by Aquarius serial killers like:
- Jerry “The Lust Killer” Brudos
- Robert “The Butcher Baker” Hansen
- Joel “Joel the Ripper” Rifkin
- Gary “The Green River Killer” Ridgway
- Luis “La Bestia” Garavito
Libra (September 23rd – October 22nd) Libras are renowned for their fairness and generosity, often driven by a desire for external approval. Unfortunately, this need for validation can sometimes lead to resentment or obsessive behavior toward those they feel owe them affection. Add in a vivid imagination, and you get some of the Libra serial killers below:
- Angelo “The Hillside Strangler” Buono, Jr.
- Gerald “The Love Slave Killer” Gallego
- Patrick “The Freeway Killer” Kearney
- Bobby Joe “The Classified Ad Rapist” Long
- Carlton “The Stocking Strangler” Gary
Capricorn (December 22nd – January 19th) Capricorns are known for their methodical and disciplined nature, as well as their ambitious drive, as Eyedealism describes. Despite these traits, you might expect them to rank higher in terms of serial killers. However, their strict adherence to rules may compel them to form an internal moral code that justifies their actions. While Capricorns have a moderate number of serial killers, they are responsible for the highest number of victims per killer, making them some of the deadliest:
- Joe “The Alligator Man” Ball
- William “Freeway Killer” Bonin
- Dean “The Candy Man” Corll
- Vincent “The Brooklyn Strangler” Johnson
- Harold “Doctor Death” Shipman
Virgo (August 23rd – September 22nd) Moving further down the list, we come to Virgos, a sign recognized for their meticulous attention to detail and need for control. Much like Capricorns, they are the archetype of the “American Psycho,” characterized by an obsession with order. Though they count among the world’s most notorious serial killers, Virgos actually have the fewest average victims per killer, but that doesn’t diminish the horror of their crimes. Some infamous Virgo serial killers include:
- Rodney “The Dating Game Killer” Alcala
- Richard “The Angel of Death” Angelo
- Albert “The Boston Strangler” DeSalvo
- Ed “Butcher of Plainfield” Gein
- Henry Lee “Confession Killer” Lucas
Leo (July 23rd – August 22nd) This fiery Zodiac sign is known for its desire to be the center of attention. A Leo often seeks the spotlight, and while this can result in warmth and creativity, it can also transform into a pathological desire for infamy. This obsessive need to stand out might explain the violent tendencies of the Leo serial killers listed below:
- John “The Acid Bath Killer” Haigh
- Myra “The Moors Murderer” Hindley
- Anthony “The Cleveland Strangler” Sowell
- Jack “Vienna Strangler” Unterweger
- Elizabeth “Lady Dracula” Báthory
Aries (March 20th – April 19th) Aries are known for their fiery temperaments, impulsiveness, and a tendency to act aggressively—they “don’t like weakness,” as Eyedealism notes. With Mars, the planet of war, as their ruling force, their drive for recognition and violent tendencies might make them an obvious choice for extreme behavior. Still, Aries serial killers are relatively rare, though a few infamous names appear on the list:
- Joseph “The Racist Killer” Franklin
- Donald “Angel of Death” Harvey
- Keith “The Happy Face Killer” Jesperson
- Paul John “Casanova Killer” Knowles
- John Reginald “The Monster of Rillington Place” Christie
Gemini (May 21st – June 21st) Geminis have a reputation for duality, but surprisingly, few exhibit this duality in such a violent manner. Even though there aren’t many Gemini serial killers, those that do exist tend to embody the Jekyll-and-Hyde persona associated with their sign. Despite the smaller number, some of the most notorious killers were born under Gemini, including:
- David “Son of Sam” Berkowitz
- Kenneth “The Hillside Strangler” Bianchi
- John “The Michigan Co-Ed Killer” Collins
- Jeffrey “The Milwaukee Cannibal” Dahmer
- Danny “The Gainesville Ripper” Rolling
Taurus (April 20th – May 20th) Tauruses are known for their stubbornness and possessiveness, but their emotional, tender nature typically means they don’t align with violent tendencies. As a result, Tauruses have the fewest serial killers among the zodiac signs. That being said, there are still some notorious figures born under this sign, whose grisly crimes made a mark in history:
- Martha “The Lonely Hearts Killer” Beck
- Albert “The Moon Maniac” Fish
- H.H. “The Torture Doctor” Holmes
- Earle “The Gorilla Killer” Nelson
- Karla Homolka (One of the “Ken and Barbie Killers,” alongside Leo-sign Paul Bernardo)
Number of Serial Killers Belonging to Each Sign
Most Common Zodiac Signs of Serial Killers: Cancer & Pisces When we think of the zodiac signs most associated with serial killers, it may seem that the distribution would be fairly even—but in reality, four signs make up 38% of all convicted serial killers. These signs include Cancer, Pisces, Sagittarius, and Scorpio, with 46 killers each. Close behind, we find Aquarius and Libra, both at 44:
- Cancer: 46
- Pisces: 46
- Sagittarius: 46
- Scorpio: 46
- Aquarius: 44
- Libra: 44
Least Common Zodiac Signs of Serial Killers: Taurus & Gemini If you happen to be a Taurus or a Gemini, today’s a good day! These two signs have the fewest serial killers among their ranks. In fact, Gemini and Taurus together make up just 11% of the serial killers documented in our sources. Below them, in order of frequency, are Capricorn, Virgo, Leo, and Aries.
- Capricorn: 42
- Virgo: 40
- Leo: 39
- Aries: 38
- Gemini: 27
- Taurus: 27
Number of Victims by Killer’s Zodiac Sign
Capricorn serial killers have the most total victims, and Taurus the least. According to our sources, serial killers born under the sign of Capricorn have the highest number of total victims, as well as the highest average victims per killer. These statistics only include officially identified victims of known, solo serial killers. Here’s a breakdown of the total number of victims by zodiac sign:
- Capricorn: 813
- Aquarius: 622
- Scorpio: 537
- Libra: 485
- Pisces: 461
- Aries: 411
- Cancer: 404
- Leo: 351
- Sagittarius: 350
- Virgo: 269
- Gemini: 218
- Taurus: 204
Serial Killers & Victims by Zodiac Element
Water signs claim the highest number of both killers and victims. Water signs—Cancer, Pisces, and Scorpio—are known for their emotional depth, intuition, and sensitivity. Ironically, these same signs are responsible for the highest numbers of serial killers as well as the most victims. While there’s no definitive scientific explanation, the intense emotional sensitivity of water signs might contribute to stress or emotional struggles, which could manifest in extreme ways. Conversely, Earth signs (Capricorn, Virgo, Taurus) are linked to the fewest serial killers, while Fire signs (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius) tend to account for fewer victims. Air signs (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius), however, fall somewhere in the middle, neither leading nor lagging in killer or victim statistics.
- On the other side of the spectrum, Earth signs (Capricorn, Virgo, Taurus) account for the lowest number of serial killers, while Fire signs (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius) account for the lowest number of victims.
- Air signs (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius) fall somewhere in the middle, with neither the highest nor lowest numbers of victims and killers.
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