“Serial Killers' Zodiac Signs: The Most Likely To Kill & Be Victimized”
(11.20.1942)
" With Halloween mere weeks away, many people are turning their attention to the scary, the spooky–and the astrological. As we specialize in astrology, we conducted a study to identify the zodiac signs of serial killers (at least the ones we know about). Though they’ve been the subject of tireless study for decades now, the building blocks that make a serial killer remain elusive even to the most perceptive and educated psychiatrists, academics, and criminologists in the world—is it nature or nurture, or all of the above?
At all times, but especially during this season, interest in this strange breed of violent criminal remains high, and the fascination for true crime produces huge audiences for podcasts, TV shows, and movies. The interest is peaking whether the cases are solved, unsolved, or ongoing.
Are most of them fiery Leos or crafty Libras? To understand which signs may be overrepresented among some of the most notorious killers in history, we studied almost 500 known serial killers from across the globe. (Check out our full methodology at the bottom of this page.)
The Zodiac Signs Of Serial Killers
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Four signs—Cancer, Pisces, Sagittarius, and Scorpio—account for almost 40 percent of serial killers. Gemini and Taurus combined account for only 11 percent, so there goes any theories on Geminis being two-faced and backstabbing.
Killers born in the sign of Capricorn accounted for more victims total and on average than those in any other sign. Combined, they killed more than 800 people, or 19 on average; the lowest average was for Virgo killers, with seven victims each.
And don’t sleep on the water signs: Cancer, Pisces, and Scorpio accounted for the highest number of killers and victims in our analysis—28 percent of killers and 27 percent of victims.
Most Common Signs Of Serial Killers
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Of the 485 serial murderers included in our analysis, a few sun signs dominated the list: There were 46 each of Pisces, Cancer, Scorpio, and Sagittarius, making them the four most common signs among serial killers. The least common? Taurus and Gemini, which were tied with 27 each.
Combined, the four top signs account for 38 percent of all serial killers included in our analysis, while the bottom two account for just 11 percent. However, prolific serial killers Jeffrey Dahmer and “Son of Sam” Sam Berkowitz are both Geminis.
Many people who follow astrology likely won’t be surprised to find Scorpio at the top of this list, given that the sign’s biggest weaknesses include violence, manipulation, and jealousy."
( 11.21.1994 )