WhichHocus PocusCharacter You Are, Based on Your Zodiac Sign

Mar. 15, 2025

What Hocus Pocus character you are based on your zodiac sign.Photo:Alamy

What Hocus Pocus character you are based on your zodiac sign

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It’s almost time to “run amok” this Halloween!SinceHocus Pocuspremiered back in 1993, it’s become a beloved Halloween classic full of witchy mischief from the iconic Sanderson sisters.To this day, the film is a spooky staple that continues to live on through new iterations. Almost 30 years after the events of the first film, Winifred (Bette Midler), Sarah (Sarah Jessica Parker) and Mary (Kathy Najimy) made their triumphant return in Disney+‘sHocus Pocus 2anda third installment is already in development.The characters have become iconicHalloweenfigures through the years, but which character closely aligns with your zodiac sign?WhileFire signsmight relate to head witch Winifred’s vivacious personality or Dani’s fiery attitude,Earth signscould resonate more with beloved zombie William “Billy” Butcherson.Read ahead to learn whichHocus Pocuscharacter you are based on your zodiac sign, according to astrologerLisa Stardust.Aries: WinifredBette Midler as Winifred Sanderson,.Snap/ShutterstockAs head of the Sanderson sisters, Stardust notes that “Winifred is the fiery, aggressive, go-getter of the bunch who’ll stop at nothing for immortality.” Her desire to meet her goals “resonates with the gusto that rambunctiousAriesputs out into the world,” Stardust adds.Taurus: William “Billy” ButchersonDoug Jones as Billy Butcherson.Maximum Film / Alamy Stock PhotoAccording to Stardust, the zombie who infamously cheated on Winnie with Sarah when he was human is closely aligned with the Earth sign,Taurus, and not just because he emerges from the ground. As Stardust points out,Taurusplacements are best known as the “sensual Earth signs” with “hedonistic sentiments,” similar to the way Billy acted in his relationship with the magical sisters.Gemini: Jay and IceJay and Ice.Walt Disney PicturesAs Stardust points out, these two friends “are always up to hijinx and cause trouble in town with their bad behavior and loose lips.” It’s their “mischievous ways” that “make this duplicitous duo — who are one and the same — the ultimateGemini.“Cancer: Thackery BinxThackery Binx.Walt Disney PicturesAs the protective older brother of Emily, Stardust says that “Thackery earns his stripes as aCancer” especially when he helps “Dani, Max and Allison escape the Sanderson sisters with helpful hints, escape plans, and good advice.“Leo: Jenny DennisonJenny Dennison.Photo 12 / Alamy Stock PhotoWhile Max and Dani are trying to stop the Sanderson sisters, their mom Jenny “is living her best life in a Madonna costume [that] makes her the center of attention at the town party,” much like aLeo. Stardust adds that she further resembles the zodiac sign in that she’s “kind, daring, and dramatic (based on her Halloween costume).“Virgo: MaxMax Dennison.Walt Disney PicturesAs the virgin who lights the candle that awakens the Sanderson sisters, Stardust notes that Max closely aligns withVirgo. Notably in astrology, Virgos are considered the “vessel of purity and goodness in the zodiac,” which perfectly aligns with Max’s arc in the film.Libra: SarahSarah Sanderson.Cinematic / Alamy Stock PhotoOf the three Sanderson sisters, Sarah is the ultimate flirt, which Stardust says closely connects her “with airyLibra.” Stardust adds that Libras love “connecting with others” and Sarah especially embodies this as she “likes to spend time getting attention from men with her charm.“Scorpio: AllisonAllison.Walt Disney PicturesStardust explains thatScorpioplacements have “an intensity that makes them powerful and enchanting — just like Allison’s personality.” As Stardust points out, Allison “believes in the Sanderson superstitions and doesn’t back down from her beliefs” and is “also into witches,” which closely aligns with the Water sign.Sagittarius: DaniDani.Photo 12 / Alamy Stock PhotoStardust says that likeSagittariusplacements, “Dani is bold, daring, and not afraid of most things — even the Sanderson sisters.” She adds that Dani is “unapologetically herself at all times and exudes strength — more than most kids her age — like all archers do.“Capricorn: Dave DennisonDave Dennison.Photo 12 / Alamy Stock Photo"Max and Dani’s father Dave is a typical parent of teens,” Stardust explains. “He’s the strong and silent type, who cares about his children, which are the qualities thatCapricornsexudes.” That being said, Stardust adds that he also knows how to “let loose” at a party, much like the Earth sign.Aquarius: MaryMary Sanderson.Cinematic / Alamy Stock PhotoStardust calls Mary “the quirky Sanderson sister who marches to the beat of her own drum,” much like this Air sign. According to Stardust,Aquariusplacements usually “have a unique personality and offbeat sensibilities, making Mary a water-bearer at the core of her unconventional nature.“Pisces: Emily BinxEmily Binx.Walt Disney PicturesAs Stardust notes, Emily Binx mainly appears as an apparition and “connects with humans from the other side.” Stardust explains that Emily connects best withPiscesbecause “they’re sensitive, psychic and intuitive.”

It’s almost time to “run amok” this Halloween!SinceHocus Pocuspremiered back in 1993, it’s become a beloved Halloween classic full of witchy mischief from the iconic Sanderson sisters.

To this day, the film is a spooky staple that continues to live on through new iterations. Almost 30 years after the events of the first film, Winifred (Bette Midler), Sarah (Sarah Jessica Parker) and Mary (Kathy Najimy) made their triumphant return in Disney+‘sHocus Pocus 2anda third installment is already in development.

The characters have become iconicHalloweenfigures through the years, but which character closely aligns with your zodiac sign?

WhileFire signsmight relate to head witch Winifred’s vivacious personality or Dani’s fiery attitude,Earth signscould resonate more with beloved zombie William “Billy” Butcherson.

Read ahead to learn whichHocus Pocuscharacter you are based on your zodiac sign, according to astrologerLisa Stardust.

Aries: Winifred

Bette Midler as Winifred Sanderson,.Snap/Shutterstock

Bette Midler, Winifred Sanderson, Hocus Pocus

Snap/Shutterstock

As head of the Sanderson sisters, Stardust notes that “Winifred is the fiery, aggressive, go-getter of the bunch who’ll stop at nothing for immortality.” Her desire to meet her goals “resonates with the gusto that rambunctiousAriesputs out into the world,” Stardust adds.

Taurus: William “Billy” Butcherson

Doug Jones as Billy Butcherson.Maximum Film / Alamy Stock Photo

Doug Jones, Billy Butcherson, Hocus Pocus

Maximum Film / Alamy Stock Photo

According to Stardust, the zombie who infamously cheated on Winnie with Sarah when he was human is closely aligned with the Earth sign,Taurus, and not just because he emerges from the ground. As Stardust points out,Taurusplacements are best known as the “sensual Earth signs” with “hedonistic sentiments,” similar to the way Billy acted in his relationship with the magical sisters.

Gemini: Jay and Ice

Jay and Ice.Walt Disney Pictures

Tobias Jelinek, Jay, Hocus Pocus; Larry Bagby, Ernie Ice, Hocus Pocus

Walt Disney Pictures

As Stardust points out, these two friends “are always up to hijinx and cause trouble in town with their bad behavior and loose lips.” It’s their “mischievous ways” that “make this duplicitous duo — who are one and the same — the ultimateGemini.”

Cancer: Thackery Binx

Thackery Binx.Walt Disney Pictures

Sean Murray ,Thackery Binx, Hocus Pocus

As the protective older brother of Emily, Stardust says that “Thackery earns his stripes as aCancer” especially when he helps “Dani, Max and Allison escape the Sanderson sisters with helpful hints, escape plans, and good advice.”

Leo: Jenny Dennison

Jenny Dennison.Photo 12 / Alamy Stock Photo

Jenny Dennison

Photo 12 / Alamy Stock Photo

While Max and Dani are trying to stop the Sanderson sisters, their mom Jenny “is living her best life in a Madonna costume [that] makes her the center of attention at the town party,” much like aLeo. Stardust adds that she further resembles the zodiac sign in that she’s “kind, daring, and dramatic (based on her Halloween costume).”

Virgo: Max

Max Dennison.Walt Disney Pictures

Omri Katz, Max Dennison, Hocus Pocus

As the virgin who lights the candle that awakens the Sanderson sisters, Stardust notes that Max closely aligns withVirgo. Notably in astrology, Virgos are considered the “vessel of purity and goodness in the zodiac,” which perfectly aligns with Max’s arc in the film.

Libra: Sarah

Sarah Sanderson.Cinematic / Alamy Stock Photo

Sarah Jessica Parker, Sarah Sanderson, Hocus Pocus

Cinematic / Alamy Stock Photo

Of the three Sanderson sisters, Sarah is the ultimate flirt, which Stardust says closely connects her “with airyLibra.” Stardust adds that Libras love “connecting with others” and Sarah especially embodies this as she “likes to spend time getting attention from men with her charm.”

Scorpio: Allison

Allison.Walt Disney Pictures

Vinessa Shaw, Allison, Hocus Pocus

Stardust explains thatScorpioplacements have “an intensity that makes them powerful and enchanting — just like Allison’s personality.” As Stardust points out, Allison “believes in the Sanderson superstitions and doesn’t back down from her beliefs” and is “also into witches,” which closely aligns with the Water sign.

Sagittarius: Dani

Dani.Photo 12 / Alamy Stock Photo

Thora Birch, Dani Dennison, Hocus Pocus

Stardust says that likeSagittariusplacements, “Dani is bold, daring, and not afraid of most things — even the Sanderson sisters.” She adds that Dani is “unapologetically herself at all times and exudes strength — more than most kids her age — like all archers do.”

Capricorn: Dave Dennison

Dave Dennison.Photo 12 / Alamy Stock Photo

Charles Rocket, Dave Dennison, Hocus Pocus

“Max and Dani’s father Dave is a typical parent of teens,” Stardust explains. “He’s the strong and silent type, who cares about his children, which are the qualities thatCapricornsexudes.” That being said, Stardust adds that he also knows how to “let loose” at a party, much like the Earth sign.

Aquarius: Mary

Mary Sanderson.Cinematic / Alamy Stock Photo

Kathy Najimy, Mary Sanderson, Hocus Pocus

Stardust calls Mary “the quirky Sanderson sister who marches to the beat of her own drum,” much like this Air sign. According to Stardust,Aquariusplacements usually “have a unique personality and offbeat sensibilities, making Mary a water-bearer at the core of her unconventional nature.”

Pisces: Emily Binx

Emily Binx.Walt Disney Pictures

Amanda Sheperd, Emily Binx, Hocus Pocus

As Stardust notes, Emily Binx mainly appears as an apparition and “connects with humans from the other side.” Stardust explains that Emily connects best withPiscesbecause “they’re sensitive, psychic and intuitive.”

source: people.com