Aries

Lean into the natural impulsivities of being the first sign — and a fire sign, too — in the zodiac! Try costume-shopping with no idea of what to go as, buying candy not originally on your grocery list, or trying a new, fall-themed drink downtown.

Taurus

Revel in the simple things this Halloween — as an Earth sign, relish in the practical simplicities of the holiday, like the act of getting dressed with friends, the fiery, autumnal colors of the trees, or an apple cinnamon muffin from the Cage.

Gemini

Enjoy the sociability that comes with the holiday. Ask your friends to watch a horror movie on the fifth floor of Holland, or share scary stories in your dorm room. Whatever you do, do it with people you love.

Cancer

Take personal joy in the rituals that come with Halloween. Enjoy the act of putting up decorations, deciding on costumes, and drinking good apple cider. Treat yourself with experiences that matter.

Leo

Lean into your creative side. Go as a niche character this Halloween and embrace the opportunity to talk about them; come up with a new recipe and make it tradition to cook; write or draw or portray somehow your favorite scary story.

Virgo

Try a practical and nostalgic costume this year — if you haven’t ordered yours already. Go as something you loved from your childhood or redo a costume you did as a child and enjoy the way it feels to do it again, this time older, as your current self.

Libra

Ask your friends to see who can come up with or share the scariest creature-centered story. Enjoy the way the stories might quickly derail or build upon each other, take the opportunity to make new inside jokes with one another, and despite the original goal of scaring, see whose story ends up the most ridiculous.

Scorpio

Despite how busy this time of year is, try and find ways to say “yes” to things — a party, a costume, a dinner with friends in Stav, or a day downtown. The time and energy you put into the things you accept will come back to you.

Sagittarius

Embrace the spontaneity of your sign: show up to Halloween in an elaborate costume, make a late-night trip to the Pause, or fall down creepy Wikipedia rabbit holes. Do what you want and enjoy yourself all the while.

Capricorn

Be authentic with yourself and others this time of year — if your favorite candy is Tootsie Rolls, mention it, and if you don’t like candy corn, say so. Share what’s on your mind, but share it truthfully and openly.

Aquarius

Think past the holiday and make sure you’re on top of things before celebrating Halloween however you might. Relish in the organization of finishing homework before it’s due and having less work than usual over a holiday weekend.

Pisces

Enjoy the nostalgia that comes with the holiday — enjoy what’s familiar and embrace what’s not, or try embracing the two. Take part in one of your family’s Halloween traditions while participating in something new on campus.