Astrologer Valerie Mesa breaks down which scream queen you closely align with based on your zodiac sign
The quintessential contains compelling antagonists and epic , but the key to the ultimate horror movie relies on its iconic scream queen.
In horror films, a scream queen is the actress and character that become iconic in the genre. While some scream queens end up being the “final girl” that makes it to the end, not all do.
For example, iconic scream queen in Psycho plays a character that dies in her film, but her cultural impact in horror movies remains unmatched even today.
Read on to find out which scream queen you are based on your zodiac sign, according to astrologer .
Aries: Keke Palmer in Nope
Mesa says that Keke Palmer’s role in “brings out the energy of , ‘ planetary ruler, which is confident, courageous, and charismatic.” She notes that her character is “fearless, quick-thinking, dynamic and assertive” and is “always ready to take the lead,” just like the Air sign.
Taurus: Melissa Barrera in Scream
Mesa explains that Melissa Barrera’s role in naturally embodies the “steadfast loyalty and determination of this grounded Earth sign.” Her character Sam is “fiercely protective of her sister” and “faces danger head-on when things get tough, much like a who refuses to be shaken from their foundation.”
Gemini: Lupita Nyong’o in Us
Mesa tells PEOPLE that Lupita Nyong’o’s “portrayal of two drastically different personalities (light and dark) is very Gemini.” Her dual role as Adelaide and Red in “depicts ‘s zodiac archetype of the twins, as this Air sign is known for its intriguing duality.”
Cancer: Shelley Duvall in The Shining
Mesa says that Shelley Duvall’s role in is “intuitive and fiercely protective of her family, which is purely .” Her character Wendy has an ” intense emotional vulnerability and nurturing mama bear energy that deeply resonates with this Moon-ruled sign.”
Leo: Sarah Michelle Gellar in I Know What You Did Last Summer
In , Sarah Michelle Gellar’s character Helen plays a “beauty queen who loves the spotlight.” Mesa also says that Helen is “also dramatic and full of flair in moments of fear and danger,” just like .
Virgo: Neve Campbell in Scream
Neve Campbell’s character in — Sidney — is “practical and strategic” and “always one step ahead of the killer,” Mesa explains. Since tend to be perfectionists, Sidney “knows how to stay calm under pressure and solve the mystery like a true Virgo.”
Libra: Anya Taylor-Joy in Split
Mesa says that Casey — Anya Taylor-Joy’s character in — carries “the weight of s balancing act, between fear and empathy, survival and compassion.” In the film she is “constantly weighing her decisions to maintain harmony” with the personalities of antagonist Kevin Wendell Crumb “deeply resembles this complex Air sign.”
Scorpio: Jamie Lee Curtis in Halloween
According to Mesa, “Jamie Lee Curtis is the ultimate Scorpio queen” in . Curtis’ character Laurie Strode shows “resilience” and her “intense connection with her brother, Michael Myers” closely aligns with ‘s personality traits. While she does come across as the “good girl” in the film, “her inner strength rises to the surface when pushed to the edge.”
Sagittarius: Mia Goth in MaXXXine
In , Mesa says that Mia Goth’s character Maxine is the ultimate adventurer, chasing her dreams and freedom, which is “peak energy.” Mesa adds that “she’s also a risk-taker who isn’t afraid to explore the dark side of life with wild, unapologetic enthusiasm,” similar to this Fire sign.
Capricorn: Janet Leigh in Psycho
Mesa says that Janet Leigh “is the blueprint for the traditional (which is very Saturnian and ) scream queen.” Her character Marion “embodies this Earth sign’s timelessness, and her role in Psycho is the epitome of vintage horror.”
Aquarius: Jenna Ortega in X
Mesa explains that much like an , Jenna Ortega’s character Lorraine in “is bold, rebellious and unconventional, living life on her own terms.” Mesa continues that like the zodiac sign, “she pushes boundaries and goes after what she wants in unpredictable ways.”
Pisces: Heather Langenkamp in Nightmare on Elm Street
Mesa says that Heather Langenkamp’s character Nancy in “is a classic , from the way she daydreams and lives in a fantasy world to having to fight Freddy Krueger in her dream state.”
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