The Cozy (and Thrifty!) Activity You Have to Try This Fall, Based on Your Zodiac

September is here and for those in the Northern Hemisphere, fall is fast approaching. This season is widely beloved, and for good reason: With the temperatures finally cooling down and holidays like Halloween coming up, it’s the perfect time of year for cozy, festive activities.

Feeling uninspired by your usual early-fall itinerary? You’re in luck. I’m a professional astrologer — below, find fresh suggestions for autumnal activities based on the qualities of each of the 12 zodiac signs. If you’re familiar with your full astrological birth chart (generate yours here), you can also read the blurbs for your Venus and Mars signs, which will give you a little more insight into what kinds of environments and activities you find enjoyable.

Aries like to keep active and are always down to try new things. Thank your ruling planet, Mars, which makes you energized and playful. As the temperatures begin to drop, take your workout routine indoors with TikTok-approved cozy cardio. It’s exactly what the name suggests: a softer, low-impact form of home exercise that’s perfect for those chilly fall mornings when you just can’t be bothered to put on hard clothes and venture outside.

For Taureans, good food and good company are top priorities. It’s par for the course for a comfort-loving Earth sign ruled by Venus, the planet of love and connection. Fulfill both desires by inviting your friends and family over for a fall potluck dinner. Whether you opt for an intimate affair or a bigger potluck, you’ll love noshing on quality dishes and mingling with your loved ones in the comfort of your own space.

Air-sign Geminis are the certified social butterflies of the zodiac. This fall, why not have a few of your closest friends over for a trivia night? You can personalize the game with whatever categories or questions you like. What matters is you craft a game of trivia that your friend group will love. You can even make a party out of it and concoct some autumnal cocktails for the occasion.

Nobody appreciates a home-cooked meal quite like Cancerians. You’re the only zodiac sign ruled by the Moon, the celestial body that represents the body and how you nourish it. Welcome the cooler weather by whipping up a hearty soup or stew. You can even cook a family recipe or find one that’s an homage to your cultural or ancestral roots. Family is another topic that’s associated with your sign.

The transition into fall means Halloween is right around the corner, which also means you have the perfect excuse to host a killer costume party. And that’s right up your alley, Leo — that is, as long as you’ve picked out the perfect costume and won’t be upstaged by any of your guests! For maximum fun, channel your inner lion and go bold.

Decluttering at home comes easily to Virgos. Ruled by the cerebral planet Mercury, you’re highly organized and always eager to refine. Give your space a hard reset for fall by deep-cleaning and decluttering. You can make it a cozy affair by playing an autumnal movie in the background or busting out your seasonal decor items at the end of the process.

Venus-ruled Libras have a natural eye for design, and the pivot to your season on September 22 also marks the official start of fall. Celebrate the beginning of autumn by redecorating for the season. You’ll love the creative challenge of balancing your year-round home decor (which is, no doubt, artfully curated) with seasonal accent pieces or color palettes that nod to fall, Halloween, and any other holidays you celebrate around this time of year.

Scorpios have a natural affinity for spooky movies — and no, that’s not just because Halloween falls during your season. As the zodiac sign most closely associated with Pluto, the planet of transformation and death/rebirth cycles, you’re not scared off by dark or macabre subject matter. You’re all about it. Lean in by marathoning your favorite spooky flicks. You can go the campy route or opt for full-on horror movies, whatever you prefer.

Exuberant and passionate, fire-sign Sags are always the life of the party. That’s why you’ll love a seasonal activity that takes place outside of the house, like a fall festival or Oktoberfest gathering. Hop online, research what kinds of events are happening in your area, and find a seasonal celebration you can attend in your coziest cold-weather attire.

For Capricorns, “waste not, want not” is a way of life — thank no-nonsense Saturn, your ruling planet, which makes you pragmatic and resourceful. Planning to carve pumpkins with your friends and family this season? Scoop out the pumpkin seeds, and set them aside to roast later. They make a no-fuss snack that’s delicious, nutritious, and delightfully autumnal.

Air-sign Aquarians are always one-of-a-kind. You’d definitely get a kick out of hosting a clothing swap or upcycling party. Not only will this force you to do a closet declutter for fall, it will also give you the chance to customize any pieces in your wardrobe that you like but find a bit generic. For bonus points, refresh old garments with clothing dye in autumnal colors, like maroon or emerald green.

Water-sign Pisces appreciate any opportunity to get into a creative flow. This fall, aim to tackle an artsy home DIY project that honors the season. For instance, you could make a gorgeous, autumnal wreath for your mantel or string together some fall-themed garland out of budget-friendly materials from the dollar store.