Curious about how the zodiac signs are ranked on the dark side?
Buckle up, we’re diving into the wild world of astrology, where the stars don’t only give us love and career advice but also shape some of the most notorious characters in history. From manipulators to criminal masterminds, these zodiac signs are incredibly intriguing, and if you wondered which sign could keep a secret for life, join us in revealing how celestial traits can give us a ticket into the world of crime and chaos.
From Least to Most Dangerous: Ranking the Zodiac Signs You Don’t Want to Cross
12. Taurus
You might’ve thought otherwise, but Taurus is far from being a criminal mastermind. Most Tauruses prefer to enjoy good meals and relax on the beach rather than plot malicious stuff. However, they can hold a grudge like no other and create a mental space just for them. They usually focus on getting wealthy more than getting revenge. These natives rule over values and possessions, and in their darkness, they can lead to epic greed or intense laziness.
Your proof is here: Ponzi schemer Bernie Madoff, who entered history for his wealth appetite, was born a Taurus.
11. Cancer
Ruled by the moon, Cancers possess an emotional depth that is generally linked with intuition, empathy, and nurture. When this energy turns to the dark side, they can become manipulative and blind to self-awareness.
Let’s take the Cancer televangelist Peter Popoff who conned countless people pretending to heal their ailments, ending up taking away their money and faith in humanity and everything spiritual. Beware of self-proclaimed healers, especially if they are born in July!
10. Libra
These natives have a taste for fine stuff, as they are ruled by Venus, the planet of luxury and beauty. While generally, they work hard to achieve the things and the lifestyle they want, they are also known for their charm and laid-back attitude. Some Libras prefer to keep things drama-free and effortless. Let’s see a stylish Libra who managed to become the world’s most infamous jewel thief.
Doris Payne, a master in bloodless crime, explained that her key to success was not luck or being bold, but the art of making people forget.
9. Aries
Aries are fire starters, always craving to be the first and in the spotlight. The mobster “Crazy Joe” Gallo is a classic Aries who never wanted to blend in. He had a lion as a pet, loved to talk about philosophy, and hung out with celebrities. He even went out in style, dying in a pinstriped suit on his 43rd birthday.
These natives can be charged with an energy that is unpredictable and intense; they can be wildly self-centered. His biographer recalled a conversation with a psychiatrist that suggested he was probably living with schizophrenia. Gallo’s response to that was, “F—k you. Right and wrong don’t matter anymore; it’s all about smart or stupid. You don’t judge actions; you judge results. We’re all criminals here. Things exist when I say they exist, okay? Me. I am the world.” That’s just Aries on a rough day.
8. Leo
Vanity knows no bounds for some Leos. They love to look their best, and let’s take Countess Elizabeth Bathory as an example: a Leo taking beauty obsession to extremes. When she started to fear that her beauty might fade away, she allegedly killed local girls and used their blood, convinced this was the secret to eternal youth.
Absolutely horrific. Strangely enough, recent anti-aging research suggests they might not have been entirely wrong, but far less gruesome methods are fortunately preferred today. Well, that was scary!
Things are getting more dangerous!
7. Capricorn
Calculated and relentless, they never settle for being second best, not even when it comes to building a criminal reputation. Al Capone was a Capricorn who was named Public Enemy No. 1 in Chicago. We know how Earth signs are profoundly attached to their creature comforts, and he didn’t let incarceration keep him from his.
Capricorns favor stoicism over sentiments, and this is how the mobster’s alleged orchestration of the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre took place. He forever changed the meaning of that holiday.
6. Sagittarius
Ruled by the planet of expansion and optimism, Sagittarius people are known for their larger-than-life ambitions and their go-big or-go-home energy. The Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar was a Sagittarius who enthusiastically built one of the world’s most notorious narcotics empires.
His fortune brought him on the Forbes list of richest men for seven years, while bringing both wealth and violence to Medellin. He followed his own moral code, and he took care of the poor, which gained him a mixed legacy as a villain and a hero in Colombia. We guess he was too charismatic to be seen as the dangerous drug lord he was.
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5. Scorpio
These natives are ruled by the transformative and intense planet Pluto, and their darker side includes obsessive control, paranoia, and a relentless pursuit of power. Some of them possess these traits, and as an example, there is Charles Manson, the failed musician who became an infamous cult leader. Scorpios are good at seduction and using other people’s talents to their advantage.
Manson used his power to manipulate and attract followers, many of them young women, to carry out his dark plans while he was hiding himself in the desert. His messianic Aquarius Moon ironically makes us think he was destined to lead a deadly cult, casting himself as a Christ figure and even re-enacting the crucifixion.
4. Aquarius
Ruled by Uranus, the planet of rebellion and originality, Aquariuses are known for blazing their own trails. Griselda Blanco, the “Queen of C*caine,” broke the ground in the male-dominated drug trafficking world. Her last name couldn’t be more fitting for someone once smuggling over a ton into the US every month. She was known for her ruthless and inventive approach, and with some classic Aquarius traits, she plotted to kill two of her husbands and actually considered kidnapping John F. Kennedy Jr. trying to clear a murder charge.
Now THIS is getting dangerous!
3. Gemini
These natives embody duality and swing from one extreme to the next; one of the most notorious examples is Sada Abe, a geisha, a prostitute, and a convicted murderer. After a passionate weekend, she strangled her married lover with his own belt. The more bizarre part was that she kept the body for a while, and cuddled with it. Reflecting Gemini’s affinity for written communication, she used his blood to write a love letter.
She told the police she felt totally at ease, as a weight had been lifted and she experienced a newfound clarity. So Gemini to feel liberated by murder, pose for cameras at the courthouse, and spend the later years in a convent—that’s versatility!
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2. Pisces
Many infamous names belong to the sensitive sign of Pisces, such as John Wayne Gacy, Richard Ramirez, Aileen Wuornos, Osama Bin Laden, etc. This sign is renowned for its complicity and somehow managed to end up with so many names in the Triple Crime Hall of Fame.
How? Pisces are natural escapists, and they often get lost in fantasy to cope with intense sensitivity. Under Neptune’s influence, which can feel dreamy and deceptive, they can easily drift from reality. It can get disruptive when Pisces’ energy veers off. Pisces are easily hurt, and they can dive into resentments that can turn into darker fantasies and dodge accountability. This adds fuel to the fire and can make Pisces a well-equipped individual to live in their own worlds, sometimes with dangerous results.
You would never thought this one could be the most dangerous sign, right? They seem so…clean.
1. Virgo
This zodiac sign takes the top spot for being the most dangerous. They are naturally meticulous and detail-oriented, making them specifically skilled at covering up crimes and cleaning up after themselves. So, less likely to get caught. They possess a mutable and adaptable energy that helps them cope with guilt, stress, or regret. Rather than expressing what they feel, they often choose to keep their secrets close, and they seem to be the ones taking them to the grave.
Ed Gein is a notorious figure who created bizarre clothing items and home décor from the remains of his victims. Gein’s disturbing habits were an inspiration for films like “Silence of the Lambs” or “Psycho.”
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