As October fades and November comes into the picture, some are filled with glee for the upcoming feast and winter holidays, while others mourn the passing of the spooky season. Since there is plenty of time the rest of November to discuss fall topics, why not have one last send off to the creepiest month of the year? For this article, your zodiac sign will be assigned a matching cryptid, a creature that is said to exist but doesn’t.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22 – Dec. 21): Sagittarius are strong willed individuals, pushing forward despite all odds. The tenacity that Sagittarius has granted them the Beast of Busco from Churubusco, Indiana. This beast is a giant snapping turtle said to weigh around 500 pounds.
Capricorn (Dec. 21 – Jan. 20): Capricorn are known for their stubbornness, not budging until they get what they want. This unyielding trait gives Capricorn the Northfield Pigman of Vermont. The Northfield Pigman is bipedal with a humanlike body but the head of a pig, coarse skin, a tail and hooves.
Aquarius (Jan. 21 – Feb. 18): Aquarius, despite what many think based on ‘aqua’ in the name, is an air sign. The confusion of what Aquarius categorizes as makes it receive the Snallygaster of Frederick County, Maryland. The Snallygaster is a bird-reptile chimera creature that has been seen swooping down from the sky and snatching up victims.
Pisces (Feb. 19 – March 20): Pisces are normally seen as harmless people, not one to pick a fight or confront. Due to Pisces’ passivity, they get the Payette Lake cryptid located in Idaho: Sharlie. Sharlie is a sea serpent who is about 20-30 feet long with the head of either a horse or camel.
Aries (March 21 – April 19): Aries nature can be like a whirlwind, unstoppable and destructive. This reckless abandonment means that Aries gets the Jersey Devil from New Jersey. The Jersey Devil, also known as the Leeds Devil, is a flying biped with a horse or goat head, batlike wings, clawed hands and cloven hooves.
Taurus (April 20 – May 20): Taurus are heavily associated with their earthy roots, being a source of grounding for themselves and those around them. This firm attitude leads Taurus to get the Specter Moose. The Specter Moose is larger than average, has an unearthly glow, can disappear and can walk through objects.
Gemini (May 21 – June 20): Gemini have both a light and dark side to their personality to represent the twins. This dual identity gives Gemini the Michigan Dogman, first seen in Wexford County. The Dogman is a 7 foot tall bipedal dog with the torso of a man, and their howl copies a human scream.
Cancer (June 21 – July 22): Cancers are a water sign, and a very emotional one at that whether they show it outwardly or not. Since Cancers have this connection to their emotions, Cancers get the Squonk. The Squonk is a mythical creature located in Pennsylvania, said to be ugly and to cry constantly.
Leo (July 23 – Aug. 22): Leos make an appearance even without trying, possessing a certain aura about them, like a lion. This strong presence gives Leo the Beast of Bladenboro from North Carolina. This wildcat-like creature was responsible for the deaths of several animals during the winter of 1953 to 1954.
Virgo (Aug. 23 – Sept. 22): Virgos can be shy at first sight, not liking to brag or boast about themselves. This modest nature makes Virgos get the Fresno Nightcrawlers from California. These nightcrawlers look like a small ghostly pair of pants who are docile and prefer to be left alone.
Libra (Sept. 23 – Oct. 22): Libras can be a bit airheaded at times, preferring to stay in the clouds rather than face reality. This airy nature of Libra gives them the Mothman from West Virginia. Mothman is an all-black creature who is around 7 feet tall, with glowing red eyes and giant wings.
Scorpio (Oct. 23 – Nov. 21): Scorpios like to keep an air of mystery about them, concealing their true feelings and intentions. This mystery is why Scorpio gets the Shunka Warak’in, also known as Ringdocus, from Montana. This mystical wolf-like creature comes from Native American folklore and is said to sneak into camps and steal their dogs.
