True crime and astrology go together like serial killers and the zodiac, which is to say, no they do not, but I’m doing it anyway. Astrology doesn’t control fate, but patterns among the zodiac signs of criminals as famous as these certainly are interesting. In this post, we investigate which signs feature most commonly among serial killers, the most infamous murderers with those signs, and walk you through an infographic summary of what we’ve covered above.
The Zodiac Signs of Serial Killers
Astrology advocates are quick to point out that attributes such as emotional instability, adaptability, or duality — attributes many believe are linked to particular zodiac signs — are prevalent in criminal profiles.
- Gemini: Twoface, charm, manipulation (and behind it elements of darkness).
- Pisces: Imaginative but temperamentally unstable, which and occasionally result in a distorted fact of violence.
- Sagittarius: The restless thrill-seeker, tending to calculated risks and crimes on the go.
- Virgo: Detail-obsessed and meticulous, Virgo is frequently the mastermind behind organized, planned crimes.
- Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 22) Secret and intense, drawn at times to dark passions.
These personality markers don’t make someone a killer but highlight recurring archetypes seen in criminal psychology.
Most Common Signs of Serial Killers
Here’s what various crime studies and astrological breakdowns have shown to be the horoscope signs most common among serial killers:
- Scorpio, Cancer, Sagittarius, and Pisces were the most common astrological signs for convicted serial killers, with an equal share of 46 each.
- Capricorns had fewer killers but more victims: more than 800, with an average of 19 kills per killer.
- Virgo murderers had the fewest, with an average of about 7 victims per killer.
- Waters signs (Cancer, Pisces, Scorpio) represented nearly 28 percent of both murderers and those murdered.
Top 20 Serial Killers Zodiac Signs (With Details)
Here are famous cases and their zodiac signs:
| Name | Zodiac Sign | Profile |
| Jeffrey Dahmer | Gemini | The “Milwaukee Cannibal” murdered 17 men (1978–1991). |
| Ted Bundy | Sagittarius | Confessed to killing ~30 women, known for charm and manipulation. |
| Aileen Wuornos | Pisces | A female serial killer who killed 7 men claimed self-defense. |
| Edmund Kemper | Sagittarius | The “Co-ed Killer” murdered 10, including his mother. |
| Andrew Cunanan | Virgo | Killed 5 people, including designer Gianni Versace. |
| Richard Ramirez | Pisces | The “Night Stalker” was convicted of 13 murders. |
| David Berkowitz | Gemini | The “Son of Sam” terrorized NYC, killing 6 and wounding 9. |
| John Wayne Gacy | Pisces | The “Killer Clown” murdered at least 33 young men. |
| Albert DeSalvo | Virgo | The “Boston Strangler,” suspected of 13 murders. |
| Jack Unterweger | Leo | Austrian killer, convicted of multiple murders across Europe and/US. |
These cases show how certain signs—Pisces, Sagittarius, Gemini, and Virgo—repeat among notorious figures.
Top 20 Serial Killers Zodiac Signs Female

While men dominate serial killer statistics, women also appear:
- Aileen Wuornos (Pisces): One of the most infamous female serial killers.
- Nannie Doss (Sagittarius): The “Giggling Granny,” poisoned 11 family members.
- Dorothea Puente (Capricorn): Ran a boarding house, killed tenants for financial gain.
- Juana Barraza (Sagittarius): Mexican female wrestler turned serial killer, murdered elderly women.
Patterns show Pisces, Virgo, and Sagittarius are common among female killers, often involving emotional, manipulative, or calculated methods.
Infographic: Serial Killers Zodiac Signs at a Glance
To make the patterns clearer, here’s a breakdown:
1. Most Common Zodiac Signs of Serial Killers
- Scorpio – 46 killers
- Cancer – 46 killers
- Sagittarius – 46 killers
- Pisces – 46 killers
- Capricorn – 42 killers (most victims overall: 813)
- Virgo – 25 killers (lowest average victims)
2. Famous Serial Killers by Zodiac Sign
- ♊ Gemini – Jeffrey Dahmer (17 victims)
- ♐ Sagittarius – Ted Bundy (30+ victims)
- ♓ Pisces – Aileen Wuornos (7 victims)
- ♐ Sagittarius – Edmund Kemper (10 victims)
- ♍ Virgo – Andrew Cunanan (5 victims)
3. Female Serial Killers Zodiac Signs
- Pisces – Emotional intensity (Aileen Wuornos)
- Virgo – Calculated methods (Dorothea Puente)
- Sagittarius – Restless & violent (Nannie Doss, Juana Barraza)
4. Victims Per Zodiac Sign (Average)
- Capricorn – ~19 victims per killer
- Sagittarius – ~17
- Gemini – ~15
- Pisces – ~12
- Virgo – ~7
Do These Patterns Really Mean Anything?
It’s interesting that there are some zodiac signs that keep popping up among serial killers, but correlation does not equal causation. The root causes of crime are trauma, mental health, environment, and opportunity, not birth charts. However, the correspondence of zodiac signs to serial murderers and crime statistics, even if it’s a mere coincidence, it makes for a fascinating gunima explanation for astral enthusiasts and true-crime buffs.
FAQs
Q1: Which zodiac sign has the most serial killers?
Scorpio, Cancer, Sagittarius, and Pisces each had around 46 convicted killers.
Q2: Which zodiac sign has the most victims?
Capricorn, with over 800 victims in total and the highest average per killer (~19).
Q3: Who are the famous killers and their signs?
Jeffrey Dahmer (Gemini), Ted Bundy (Sagittarius), Aileen Wuornos (Pisces), Edmund Kemper (Sagittarius), and Andrew Cunanan (Virgo).
Q4: Are female serial killers influenced by zodiac signs too?
Yes, Pisces, Virgo, and Sagittarius appear frequently among women killers.
Q5: Can zodiac signs predict crime?
No. Astrology may reveal personality traits, but violence comes from deeper social and psychological factors.
Conclusion
The Astrology of Serial Killers Zodiac Signs. Not the industrious Virgo, although the Virgos have a much darker side that they might blame on a fetal alcohol spectrum. Signs such as Pisces, Sagittarius, Gemini, and Scorpio are overrepresented among notorious killers, while Capricorns notch up the highest body count. The most common among women are Pisces, Virgo, and Sagittarius.
Coincidence or psychological archetypes in action, these patterns illustrate how astrology can provide a chilling but engrossing lens into the psychological makeup of a criminal mind.
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