Elisa Laloudakis ’26
Staff Writer
Aries
March 21 – April 19
In a night of tricks and treats, bravely welcome the tricks as you lead your friends through a haunted house, or even host one: ghastly makeup, terrifying props, ghoulish decor- don’t forget the fog machine. Be the little old [person] who was not afraid of anything- you are not afraid of that silly little shirt! Hold firm to your wicker basket and march on through the haunted woods with your chin up and eyes forward- it’s showtime! Embrace the fear, or rather, your dauntlessness and leadership in spite of it.
Costume Idea: Rosa Diaz from Brooklyn 99, especially if your dark past includes competitive gymnastics.
Taurus
April 30 – May 20
This fall, with crisp autumn air, the crunch of maple leaves underfoot, and the winded warmth of the fireplace, allow nostalgia to be your guide. Spend an afternoon trick-or-treating around campus, carve pumpkins with a close friend, and roast the seeds in the cleanest dorm oven. Sip a pumpkin spice latte or a mug of hot chocolate topped with whipped cream, curl up on the couch, and watch The Nightmare Before Christmas, Hocus Pocus, or The Rocky Horror Picture Show (maybe even see it live!). Settle into bed under a soft blanket, possibly surrounded by candy wrappers. Whatever you choose to do, nostalgia is your friend this fall season!
Costume Idea: Clawdeen Wolf from Monster High. Words of wisdom: “be yourself, be unique, and be a monster!”
Gemini
May 21 – June 20
It’s not just a bunch of hocus-pocus. Halloween parties and events around the 5Cs can introduce you to new friends, whether a spandex Spider-Man, Glinda the Good Witch, or all four Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. In the afternoon, paddle some Halloween-themed pickleballs with CMS or challenge someone to “strike out” bowling pumpkins with MCAPS. Under the waning crescent, dance where “they’ve got electric lights on strings and there’s a smile on everyone” and join the supernatural fun!
Costume Idea: Timmy Turner from Fairly OddParents, but stay close to a Wanda and a Cosmos so people know who you are!
Cancer
June 21 – July 22
To the introverts and the socially selective, this Halloween party season may be overwhelming. The music’s thumping, the crowd is jeering, and it is all too loud. You see ghoulish cupcakes and the somewhat disappointing pile of pretzels across the way, an escape to snacking silence. Except, oh no, someone approaches- a friend? An acquaintance? They’re very nice, but you don’t have the energy to determine whether you should give a wave or a conversation starter. Cancer, this is a reminder to take needed breathers. Step away into the stillness of the Margaret Fowler Garden and inhale the tranquility.
Costume Idea: Silvermist from Tinker Bell. Perhaps take inspiration from this fairy and relax by water-skating or watching the flow of a stream.
Leo
July 23 – Aug. 22
You’re proud of your Halloween costume, but with midterms on the rise, you may not have time for the multitude of Halloween parties. So share with the class! Seize the day as Tina from Bob’s Burgers, Edna Mode from The Incredibles, or as Napoleon Dynamite from Napoleon Dynamite. Maybe hats and sunglasses are classroom taboos, but what about a morph suit? 2010s aside, embrace the present day as you, or well, not entirely you, but as who you choose to be!
Costume Idea: Embrace Leo bravery as Merida, “with flaming locks of auburn [sort of] hair […] and eyes of emerald green [blue].”
Virgo
Aug. 23 – Sept. 22
This is your year to DIY your costume. Your Virgo ability to perfect the details will serve you well with each sequin you stitch. The Makerspace of the Hive will offer a collaborative working space with sewing machines, wood workshops, and 3-D printers. Resin and foam, feathers and beads, you have the vision and the skill to make something truly unique, and this year, it’s all about the transformation. If nothing else, “you have to believe [you] are magic” and are capable of adding a touch of magic when crafting each enchanting accessory.
Costume Idea: Black cloak, black horns, black wings: Maleficent.
Libra
Sept. 23 – Oct. 22
Light as a feather, stiff as a board, lighten up the night with a slumber party! Which friend has the plushest rug and the most available floor space for watching cheesy horror movies and Ouija board seances? Maybe make your DIY Ouija board, either with paper and pen or with the help of a savvy friend with the laser cutters at the Makerspace. Then turn off the lights, turn on your sink, and spin three times while saying B.M, B.M, B.M. Using the acronym may make the experience less scary…
Costume Idea: Historians inspired by the works of Sappho would call them “such great friends”: Jennifer Check and Anita “Needy” Lesnicki from Jennifer’s Body.
Scorpio
Oct. 23 – Nov. 21
Brooding… brooding… and some more brooding. The cup doth not “runneth over” this month. Actually, it doth runneth all over the floor. So Scorpio, refill your goblet and take to your throne- the massage chair in the Wellness Room at Tiernan. Plug that bad boy in, recline in the faux leather embrace, and hit that heater button. Recharge yourself. So please, Scorpio, take it easy; actually, I’ll do you one better and say, “Take it sleazy… I’ll say this to you, my friend, with all the love in my heart and all the wisdom of the universe.”
Costume Idea: Jade from Victorious, with the choice of green, purple-blonde, or blue hair extensions to boot. Oh, and boots.
Sagittarius
Nov. 22 – Dec. 21
To be the pumpkin king, you must first enter a costume contest. You’ve got the looks, the pizazz, the je ne sais quoi that will make you a strong contender in a costume lineup. Your natural charisma and confidence are eerily evident this Halloween season- whether you’re strutting across a stage or simply bringing your prize-winning ensemble to a friend’s party. Go big, go bold, and embrace your adventurous spirit, mon cher!
Costume Idea: Pops from Regular Show- make it a jolly good show, if nothing else!
Capricorn
Dec. 22 – Jan. 19
“Still is sitting, still is sitting” when studying for midterms, so why would Professor XYZ schedule an exam the morning after Halloween? Wake up, class, study, eat, study, sleep, wake up… it doesn’t end. While studying is important, so is having a little fun. Take a little self-indulgent quiz, and no, not the “Am I gay?” one because you already took it, and you know the answer. Instead, learn what type of panini you are based on your makeup habits, or design a wedding itinerary to tell you which Spirit Halloween Costume you embody.
Costume Idea: Inigo Montoya from The Princess Bride. I’m just asking, but “You don’t, by any chance, happen to have six fingers on your right hand?”
Aquarius
Jan. 20 – Feb. 18
This fall season, create crafty gifts for your loved ones. Carve a pumpkin sentinel to guard a friend’s dorm door, build a Trader Joe’s Halloween gingerbread house to delight your suitemates, or bake a pie with a buttery bronzed crust and delectable filling where “the strawberries taste like strawberries, and the snozzberries taste like snozzberries.” Welcome any budding creative interests, as these will bloom with the nourishment of your attentive care.
Costume idea: Sandy Cheeks from SpongeBob SquarePants with both the Southern accent and the underwater space suit.
Pisces
Feb. 19 – March 30
You love your friends so strongly that it scares you, so for this Halloween, treat them! So you “sweet-talkin,’ sugar-coated, Candyman,” woman, both, or neither- leave the porch lights on and hand out some candy. Remember to be a friend to yourself as well, and save a piece (at least) for yourself. Become that one family at the top of your neighborhood’s hill who gives full-sized candy bars, except only in spirit, as full-size candy bars aren’t wallet-friendly to most college students. Trader Joe’s also has some great gluten-free options.
Costume idea: Wear a Remy headband and hot glue a piece of candy in his hands. Then, hand out candy in a chef’s hat. Voila!
