Lucy Devine
An astrologer has explained why some of the world's most notorious serial killers have one of four different star signs.
We all know that the different signs are associated with varying personality traits. For example, Aries are often thought to be bold and ambitious, while Virgos are known to be perfectionists.
But could there be a link between these personality traits, and some of the most heinous criminals?
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Lauren Skirvin, an ‘armchair astrologist’ known as @whydontyoub***haboutit on TikTok, shared a huge list of killers - including Jeffrey Dahmer, Ted Bundy and Ed Gein - and found that they were all either a Pisces, Gemini, Virgo or Sagittarius.
“For those of you who don't believe in astrology, how can you explain that there’s only four signs included in this long list?" Lauren asked.
She pointed out that Virgos are represented the most on the serial killer list, with 10 murderers born between 23 August and 22 September.
Meanwhile, Gemini is the next most common star sign on the list, followed by eight Pisces killers and four Sagittarius.
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We know what you're thinking... how come Scorpio didn't make the cut?
Well, one astrologer has weighed in on a potential link between star signs and the personality traits of some of the world's most notorious criminals.
Astrologist and spiritual counsellor, Letao Wang, told Tyla: "Sagittarius, Virgo, Pisces, and Gemini are known for their adaptability and mercurial nature, making them potentially more impressionable to their surroundings.
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"This malleability may expose them to negative influences, leading some to venture down harmful paths.
"For certain individuals, an external toxic environment might spark self-destructive behaviours like self-doubt, depression, or self-loathing; for others, these distorted energies can manifest outwardly as societal aggression, sometimes resulting in extreme actions such as those seen in serial killers.
"Without ample guidance and protection, these signs may indeed become susceptible to the whirlwind of change and chaos that life inevitably brings."
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To understand how the personality traits of each sign could be associated with serious crime, Wang explained the dark characteristics in Pisces, Gemini, Virgo and Sagittarius.
Wang explains that Pisces individuals often have a deep sense of empathy, sensitivity and intuition.
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"These traits can, in a distorted sense, be linked with deceitful behaviour if one’s emotions become overwhelming and not properly managed," Wang explains.
"Pisces are also known to have a vivid imagination, which in negative scenarios, could lead to crafting elaborate fantasies or delusions."
John Wayne Gacy and Richard ‘The Night Stalker’ Ramirez were both Pisces.
Geminis are often associated with having a 'dual personality' which Wang explains can sometimes 'manifest as inconsistency or deception'.
"In a more extreme and unhealthy state, the restless mental energy of a Gemini could be channeled into manipulating situations or people to fulfil their goals, possibly aligning with the deceptive traits seen in serial offenders."
Jeffrey Dahmer and David Berkowitz were Geminis.
Wang says that some of the most well-known Virgo personality traits - for example, perfectionism and attention to detail - could be used in negative ways.
"Known for their analytical and detail-oriented nature, Virgos can also possess traits of obsession, extreme anxiety and excessive criticality," Wang explains.
"In an extreme and dysfunctional context, this can lead to compulsive behaviour and a methodical approach to sinister activities, where a Virgo could potentially utilise their precision in negative ways."
Rodney Alcala and Ed Gein were Virgos.
"Sagittarius is often driven by a desire for exploration and truth," says Wang.
"However, when these traits are distorted, they may manifest as reckless behaviour or a disregard for boundaries."
Wang also points out that the adventurous nature of a Sagittarian could 'pivot into a dangerous thrill-seeking tendency when allied with destructive impulses'.
Ted Bundy and Dennis Nilsen were Sagittarius.