Think your zodiac sign says nothing about you? Think again, astrology fans have spotted a chilling trend: some of the world’s most notorious serial killers, including Ted Bundy and Jeffrey Dahmer, all share this
Sometimes, it really is all written in the stars, as it turns out the day you were born might predict if you have some murderous tendencies. According to astrology, certain zodiac signs appear more frequently among serial killers than others.
Ted Bundy, Jeffrey Dahmer, Ed Gein, John Wayne Gacy and Mary Bell: what do all these infamous individuals have in common besides being notorious for their horrific crimes? They all share mutable zodiac signs.
In astrology, each of the 12 zodiac signs belongs to one of four elements: Fire (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius), Earth (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn), Air (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius), or Water (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces), which represent different personality traits.
Additionally, each sign is categorised by a modality: cardinal (initiators: Aries, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn), fixed (steadfast and persistent: Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius), or mutable (adaptable and flexible: Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces), further shaping how each sign expresses its elemental qualities. As a result, mutable signs are known in astrology for their adaptability, versatility and changeable nature.
Moreover, people born under these signs are often described as flexible, open to new experiences and able to adjust to shifting circumstances. While these traits can be positive, in the context of these serial killers, such adaptability might contribute to the ability to lead double lives and evade suspicion.
As true crime documentaries and series have surged in popularity in recent years, many viewers have noticed the striking pattern of a disproportionate number of infamous criminals sharing mutable zodiac signs. “What’s up with us mutable signs? This is specific and I’m spooked,” someone asked on the astrologymemes subreddit.
A Redditor consequently replied: “You want a passionate bout of evil followed by someone who can go to the market the next day (maybe even the same day!) and flash a casual smile no problems, you call a mutable sign.” They might be onto something.
The zodiac signs of some of the most infamous serial killers:
Ted Bundy – Sagittarius
Jeffrey Dahmer – Gemini
Ed Gein – Virgo
Wayne Gacy – Pisces
Mary Bell – Gemini
Leslie Bailey – Pisces
George Chapman – Sagittarius
David Berkowitz – Gemini
Kenneth Bianchi – Gemini
Richard Biegenwald – Virgo
Terry Blair – Virgo
Dean Carter – Virgo
Richard Chase – Gemini
Charles Cullen – Pisces
Andrew Cunanan – Virgo
Albert DeSalvo – Virgo
Donald Gaskins – Pisces
Randy Kraft – Pisces
Timothy Krajcir – Sagittarius
Henry Lucas – Virgo
Richard Ramirez – Pisces
Andras Pandy – Gemini
Paul Bernardo – Virgo
Danny Rolling – Gemini
Gerald Stano – Virgo
Alton Coleman – Sagittarius
It’s important to note that while certain sun signs appear more frequently among serial killers, astrology is far more complex, encompassing entire birth charts that include the positions of the moon, planets and other celestial bodies, all of which are believed to influence personality.
Moreover, there is no scientific evidence supporting a link between astrology and criminal behaviour, so these patterns should be viewed as coincidences rather than causation.
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