Vampire lore has existed around the world since at least the 18th century, though the conversation around these dark and deadly bloodsuckers has shifted drastically over time.
While vampires are still seen as dangerous and frightening, they also have a romantic appeal that can’t be denied. There’s something about eternal youth and beauty, as well as love that can literally last forever, that speaks to fans everywhere—and it’s why we don’t see vampire media losing its popularity anytime soon. If you consider yourself a fan, keeping scrolling to discover which vampire from pop culture you’re most similar to, based on your zodiac sign. Just be aware that there may be some spoilers below for various vampire stories, so scroll at your own risk.
Aries (March 21 – April 19): Damon Salvatore
Aries is the first sign of the zodiac known for their charisma, energy and impulsive natures—all traits we associate with The Vampire Diaries‘ Damon Salvatore. Though he starts the series as a villain, he’s quickly revealed much more complex and deep than he first appears, and though he can be unpredictable and violent, he’s also sympathetic with a true desire to redeem himself. He’s charming and fiercely loyal, doing just about anything in his power to protect the ones he loves.
(The Vampire Diaries via The CW)
Taurus (April 20 – May 20): Elias ‘Stack’ Moore
Elias “Stack” Moore doesn’t begin the movie Sinners as a vampire, but when he’s turned by his forbidden love, Mary, he never looks back, embracing his powerful new role and the hive mind that comes with it. We associate him with Taurus because it’s a sign marked by dedication, loyalty and hard-work, as well as a desire for financial stability and the finer things in life. He wears flashy clothes and projects success with the way he carries himself, and it’s his motivation to make lots of money at the juke joint that gets Mary bitten in the first pace.
(Sinners via Warner Bros. Pictures)
Gemini (May 21 – June 20): Eric Northman
Gemini is the social butterfly of the zodiac, defining themselves based on the relationships they create with others. We associate the sign with True Blood‘s Eric Northman because he, too, is loyal, caring and highly affectionate with those close to him, whether that means the vampires he’s made, such as Pam, his vampire “sister” Nora or even Sookie. Like your typical Gemini, he’s also fun-loving and funny.
(True Blood via HBO)
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Cancer (June 21 – July 22): Angel
Buffy the Vampire Slayer‘s Angel may come off cool and wise, but he’s really known for his brooding more than anything else. Like the crab, Cancer, he pretends to have a tough, impenetrable shell in order to protect how soft he is on the inside. He feels forced to keep others at arm’s length because of all of the hurt he’s caused in the past and because a single moment of true happiness could make him return to his murderous, soulless ways. He’s guarded yet extremely caring and loyal, in signature Cancer style.
(Buffy the Vampire Slayer via The WB)
Leo (July 23 – Aug. 22): Lestat de Lioncourt
Attention-loving Leo loves to be at the center of everything, which makes it just the sign for Interview With the Vampire‘s Lestat de Lioncourt. He’s confident, bold and rebellious, with a desire to try and do everything at least once, earning him the nickname of “the Brant Prince,” which he embraces with open arms. Underneath this bravado and grandeur, however, he hides his wariness and moments of anguish. He even becomes a global rockstar at one point, who’s open with the world about his vampirism. We can’t imagine a better example of Leo behavior.
(Interview With the Vampire via AMC)
Virgo (Aug. 23 – Sep. 22): Edward Cullen
Virgos tend to be learners, learners and perfectionists, making him the quintessential Virgo (though we know that, canonically, he’s a Gemini). In addition to being brooding and polite, Edward’s extremely protective—especially of Bella—as well as a constant overthinker. His mindset can be a little bit old-school, because of the time period in which he became a vampire, and he dedicates his sleepless days to various kinds of self-improvement. Whether he’s reading for pleasure, studying different topics or practicing the piano, he’s always eager to learn more and be better. Any Virgo in his situation would do the same thing.
(Twilight via Summit Entertainment)
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Libra (Sep. 23 – Oct. 22): Count von Count
Libras don’t have a reputation for stirring up conflict or making waves, so rather than associating them with one of the nastier vampires on this list, we think they’re more suited to Sesame Street‘s Count von Count. He’s a friendly vampire who’s much more concerned with counting (sometimes to an obsessive degree) and helping kids learn than anything nefarious or dangerous. He’s a gentle soul who wouldn’t hurt a fly.
(Sesame Street via PBS)
Scorpio (Oct. 23 – Nov. 21): Astarion
Scorpio, perhaps the most misunderstood of the zodiac signs, is known for being intelligent and passionate, as well as two-faced and vengeful. We could also say these things apply to Astarion from Baldur’s Gate 3. Astarion is clever, witty and creative, wielding his intelligence like a weapon. Basically, he has power and he knows precisely how to use it. He’s affected by his troubling past but masks it with humor and sarcasm, and he’s not above being manipulative to get his way and ensure his success. He lives by his own rules, guarding himself from getting hurt again in the future.
(Baldur’s Gate 3 via Larian Studios)
Sagittarius (Nov. 22 – Dec. 21): Nandor the Relentless
Sagittarius is an adventurer known for their easygoing attitudes and blunt natures. When we think of Nandor the Relentless from the What We Do in the Shadows series, we think of Sags. Once upon a time, he was the vicious warrior leader of a fictional kingdom, but today he’s a slightly silly pack leader who doesn’t take himself too seriously, and who’s driven by his desire to find his place among others. Sometimes, he’s bad at dealing with people’s feelings, saying exactly the wrong thing at the wrong time, but his friends put him with him anyway. 
(What We Do in the Shadows via FX)
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Capricorn (Dec. 22 – Jan. 19): Dracula
It only makes sense that Capricorn, the sign known for being the hardest-working and most traditional, would be associated with Dracula, the world-famous vampire who started it all. There have been countless onscreen iterations of Dracula throughout the years, but perhaps one of our favorites is the one from Netflix’s animated Castlevania series. He was willing to set aside his intolerance for humankind for his one true love, the scientist Lisa, until they killed Lisa for “witchcraft,” again cementing his need to wipe out humanity. He’s single-minded in his goal, and though it’s not one we necessarily agree with, we think Capricorn can relate.
(Castlevania via Netflix)
Aquarius (Jan. 20 – Feb. 18): Blade
Aquarius is a sign that follows their own code and doesn’t let anyone else define life for them, and as far a vampires go, Blade fits that well quite nicely. He’s a half-human, half-vampire hybrid with all of the strengths of a vampire, and none of their weaknesses, with a strict desire to destroy all vampires because his mother was killed by one. He can be distant and cold, yet highly passionate about his goal, and though he doesn’t have many close friends, he deeply values the ones he does have. He’s also fiercely independent, though from time to time, he does recognize the importance of teamwork.
(Blade via New Line Cinema)
Pisces (Feb. 19 – March 20): Spike
And finally, there’s Spike from Buffy the Vampire Slayer, who may act tough and cool in order to hide his deeply sensitive nature. Pisces, the final sign of the zodiac, is a water sign marked by creativity and emotion, and Spike was literally a poet before he became a vampire, which is what first attracts his sire, Drusilla, to him. As a vampire, he’s a hopeless romantic, and though he tries not to appear as touchy-feely as he is, he often fails. He was even willing to undergo a painful trial to get his soul back to be worthy of Buffy.
(Buffy the Vampire Slayer via The WB)
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