Here’s the Holiday That Captures Each Zodiac Sign’s Desire to Celebrate

Roya Backlund
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There’s nothing like a holiday to take you away from the stress of work and remind you how beautiful life can be. However, the history and meaning behind each holiday is incredibly unique, and the holiday that captures your zodiac sign can say so much about the way you like to celebrate. Let’s throw it back to Tim Burton’s Nightmare Before Christmas, when Jack Skellington stumbled upon a clearing of trees that each contained a door to a different holiday realm. He decided to step into Christmas Town, but which door would your zodiac sign choose to enter?

Some holidays exude excitement, creativity, and debauchery, like Halloween or St. Patricks Day. Some capture our shared spirituality and connection with our roots, like Hanukkah or Día de los Muertos. Regardless of which holidays you choose to celebrate, they all carry immense meaning to their devotees, as each holiday describes the highs and lows of the human condition through the stories we pass down, generation after generation. A holiday can inspire feelings of joy and effervescence, but it can also invite feelings of sorrow and reflection. Either way, there’s a holiday that captures something about each zodiac sign that’s not always easy to explain.

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Instead of describing which holiday might be your zodiac sign’s favorite, this festive comparison has more to do with the archetype and meaning of each zodiac sign. Each holiday has its own themes, customs, and symbolic significance that can reveal the deeper attributes of each zodiac sign. This gives you a chance to learn more about what each sign values and honors, as well as how they have fun.

The Holiday That Captures Each Zodiac Sign

There are countless holidays to choose from, but this is the holiday that most accurately describes the reasons your zodiac sign loves to celebrate:

Aries: You’re New Year’s Day

Aries is the first sign in the zodiac, which represents something new that’s just beginning. In fact, the moment the sun enters Aries around March 20 is considered the “astrological new year”. However, the 365-day Gregorian calendar always begins on January 1, a day many of us have off from work because it arrives after dancing, drinking, and lighting sparklers until midnight. There’s nothing more Aries than partying all night right before waking up and writing down your New Year’s resolutions while nursing a hangover at the same time.

Taurus: You’re Thanksgiving

There’s nothing a Taurus loves more than indulging on creature comforts, making their earth sign energy a perfect match for the deliciousness of Thanksgiving. It goes without saying that Taurus loves to eat and relax, which is why they get down on an excess of dishes and have no problem asking for seconds (or even thirds). After all, Taurus is ruled by Venus—planet of pleasure and luxury—and there’s no doubt that those of us who get to experience a feast full of mouthwatering food on the all-American day of Thanksgiving are beyond blessed. Taurus loves feeling like they have everything they need.

Gemini: You’re Halloween

Gemini isn’t always the happy-go-lucky and chipper mercurial you know them to be. They have a dark side too, as they’re ruled by Mercury, which is the one planet that can visit Pluto in the Underworld and come out unscathed. As Allison from Hocus Pocus once put it, Halloween is the one night of the year where the spirits of the dead can return to Earth, which is the perfect explanation for this zodiac sign’s two-way ticket to hell. Gemini loves the idea of dressing up as a creepy and adorable little monster, knowing full well they’ll go back to their normal selves in the morning. Let’s not forget that costume-maven Heidi Klum is also a Gemini.

Cancer: You’re Eid

Cancer knows that the best things happen during times of introspection, and after fasting during the day for the full month of Ramadan, they’ve grown well-acquainted with the exciting promise of nighttime once Eid begins. Cancer is ruled by the moon, which shines brightest in the evening, lighting the way for us just like lanterns light the way during Ramadan. And because the Islamic holiday of Eid begins after the sight of a new crescent moon, the connection could not be more clear. Once Eid begins, you experience one to three days of family reunions, gift-exchanges, and plenty of treats to share, which is exactly a Cancer’s cup of tea.

Leo: You’re Diwali

Leo is ruled by the sun, which happens to be the biggest provider of light in the sky. Diwali—which is celebrate primarily in Hinduism, Jainism, and Sikhism—symbolizes “victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance”, which are incredibly Leo sentiments. If Leo were a character they would be the protagonist or main character that wants save the day, which adds to the wishful element of lighting lamps and candles (known as diyas) to invite Lakshmi—goddess of prosperity, beauty, power, and fertility—to visit one’s home.

Virgo: You’re Hanukkah

The word Hanukkah translates to “dedication,” which is a very Virgo sentiment, as this ethical earth sign is always dedicated to working hard toward a tangible cause. Virgos also have everything to do with otherworldly miracles that manifest in the physical realm, especially when it comes to making the most out of your resources. At the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem of 164 BCE, there was only enough oil to keep the menorah’s candles lit for one night, but they somehow managed to remain lit for eight days, which is why Hanukkah is celebrated for that long.

Libra: You’re Valentine’s Day

There’s no doubt Libra is the most romantic and relationship-oriented zodiac sign of all, which is why they can’t resist the charm and temptation involved with Valentine’s Day. Air sign Libra loves communicating their feelings, and there’s no doubt that a love letter, a bouquet of flowers, and a box of chocolates is the perfect way to do so. Whether a Libra is single or taken, you know they’re still bracing themselves for a romantic surprise or a secret admirer to pop out of the woodwork once February 14 rolls around.

Scorpio: You’re Día de Los Muertos

There no holiday more fitting for a Scorpio’s expression than Día de los Muertos (a.k.a. Day of the Dead). Scorpio is literally the zodiac sign that is ruled by Pluto—planet of death and rebirth—in modern astrology. The Tarot card that is tied to Scorpio also happens to be Death. However, Scorpio understands that death is not the end, but a new beginning. And as families from Mexico and Latin American leave offerings—or “ofrendas”—for their departed loved ones and construct altars at their graves covered in bright yellow marigolds, Día de los Muertos reminds you that death is just as much a part of life as anything else when it takes place from November 1 to 2.

Sagittarius: You’re Easter

Sagittarius is ruled by Jupiter—planet of good luck and prosperity—and the Christian and Pagan holiday of Easter is actually based Eostre, the ancient goddess of crops, fertility, and springtime. Easter traditions like eating hot cross buns and painting eggs have everything to do with the abundance that arises during this time of year. Let’s not forget Sagittarius is the zodiac sign of adventure, reflected in the thrill of the hunt for hidden eggs. Plus, Sagittarius is also associated with hope and optimism, which is found in the revelatory resurrection of Jesus Christ, as well as the rebirth of the natural world.

Capricorn: You’re Fourth of July

Capricorn is rooted in legacy, tradition, and honor, much like Fourth of July is associated with pride and valor in the United States. The Declaration of Independence was signed on July 4, 1776, which is why this hot summer day is celebrated annually with fireworks, cookouts, and American flag memorabilia. Capricorn can absolutely get behind a holiday that celebrates our status as a nation, especially if it means they get to kick back at the pool all day, eat hot dogs, and bend the rules by setting things on fire once the sun goes down.

Aquarius: You’re St. Patrick’s Day

Aquarius is nothing short of quirky, eccentric, and offbeat, which makes St. Patrick’s Day a highly Aquarian affair. Between bright green decorations that include shamrocks, leprechauns, gold coins, and even green-colored beers, Aquarius can get behind the over-the-top vibe that arrives when the world gets a taste of Irish culture. Aquarius loves a holiday you really don’t have to take too seriously, as they’re ruled by detached Saturn and outlandish Uranus, making their energy just as unconventional as St. Patrick’s Day festivities.

Pisces: You’re Christmas

Pisces is the most dreamy, imaginative, and otherworldly zodiac sign of all, which matches the fantasy of Christmas as though it was designed with Pisces in mind. The beauty of Christmas rests on the belief that Santa Clause will ride his sleigh all the way to your house and leave presents beneath your tree, which is a vision that Pisces has no problem being enchanted by. Let’s also not forget that glamorous Venus is literally exalted when it’s in Pisces, which matches the over-the-top energy of streets brimming with an endless array of Christmas lights and credit cards that have been maxed out on gifts.

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