Halloween is creeping up on us, which means it’s time to get in the spooky season spirit! But with so many frighteningly festive activities to choose from this October, you might be wondering which will actually leave you pleasantly chilled. Keep reading for recommendations that are written in your stars!
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Attend a tarot reading
Aquarius is all about embracing individuality. You’re also incredibly forward-thinking and love obtaining new information. A tarot reading is the perfect activity for you to try this Halloween season because it will uncover new revelations about your past, present and future. This means more things to contemplate, both about yourself and the outside world!
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): Host a haunted potluck
Your gracious and sympathetic nature makes Pisces the ultimate host, and you’ll go to great lengths to ensure everyone enjoys themselves. A Halloween-themed potluck is a great way to bring your friends together and get in the Halloween spirit. Plus, with all your guests bringing their own prepared dishes, you can focus your own energy on serving bright and flavorful cocktails made with Astral’s award-winning tequila! Cheers to you!
Aries (March 21-April 19): Go ghost hunting
The audacious fire sign’s confidence and relentless determination makes Aries the perfect candidate for any Halloween activity that would otherwise scare the living daylights out of someone. Since you’re always up for an adventure, try your hand at ghost hunting this season! You’ll definitely encounter your share of sinister entities when you attend House of Spirits, so get ready to come face-to-face with roaming specters throughout the manor and discover the sinister surprises they have in store!
Taurus (April 20-May 20): Carve your own jack-o’-lanterns
Taurus finds comfort in stability, so the stars think you should stick to the Halloween classics this season. Jack-o’-lantern carving is a perfect activity for you to try your hand at because it’s timeless, engaging and will decorate your living space with some festive cheer! Round up all your friends and have fun with this creative Halloween ritual, which doubles as providing you with easy decorations.
Gemini (May 21-June 20): Prepare at-home festive cocktails
This master communicator also happens to be the most creative sign of the zodiac, which means Gemini is perfect for hosting an at-home cocktail party in preparation for House of Spirits. For a refreshing, DIY at-home cocktail, try the Sandia de Bruja made with Astral Tequila!
Ingredients:
- 1.5 oz Astral Tequila Blanco
- 1.5 oz Watermelon Juice
- 0.5 oz Fresh Lime Juice
- 0.5 oz Agave Nectar
- Muddled Habanero Slice
Glassware: Rocks Glass
Garnish: Salt Rim and Watermelon Slice
Preparation:
Combine all ingredients into a cocktail shaker and slightly muddle. Add ice, shake and strain into an ice filled rocks glass. Garnish with a salt rim and watermelon slice.
With these tasty tequila cocktails and good company, you’re on your way to a lively evening filled with endless fun – while also giving back! That’s because every bottle of Astral Tequila helps create two adobe bricks, which are used to build homes and places to gather in Jalisco, Mexico.
Cancer (June 21-July 22): Bake Halloween-themed treats
More than any other sign, Cancer enjoys taking care of others. So it only makes sense for the stars to say your ideal Halloween activity involves surprising your friends with treats, not tricks! Baking homemade Halloween-themed goodies for your nearest and dearest is a thoughtful yet festive gesture that’s sure to get you in the spooky season mood. Whether it be orange and black cupcakes or mummy-themed sugar cookies, your squad will love receiving a tasty treat and will appreciate your creativity.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): Make your own costume
Costumes are a Halloween essential – especially for anyone attending House of Spirits. And with a dress code of themed time-period or cocktail attire, the stars think it’s time to tap into your creative side and go hard on putting together the perfect look! Leo’s confident reputation of loving the limelight will lend itself well to making your own spectacular Halloween costume, which is all the more fun when done DIY. Just make sure it isn’t too scary…leave that to the Spirits!
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Host a séance
The stars believe the most detail-oriented zodiac sign needs a Halloween activity to match. Hosting a séance requires focus, attentiveness, and quick thinking, making it the perfect way for Virgo to get in the spooky season spirit. Your methodical nature and attention to detail give you the skills to operate ouija boards and pendulums, deciphering messages from the dead for your whole group’s entertainment. And maybe you’ll make some ghostly friends in the process!
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Live it up with an at-home monster mash
There are few signs more extroverted than Libra, who subscribes to the mantra “the more the merrier.” Pregaming House of Spirits with some kind of monster mash is a must for this air sign, and that’s why the stars say to invite your friends over for a Halloween-themed dance party! Astral Tequila is all about brightening connections with your inner circle, which makes it the perfect spirit for your celebration’s cocktails.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Brave a haunted corn maze
You’re ruled by Pluto, which means there’s no scaring you, Scorpio. The stars thought long and hard about how to give this water sign a fright, and all they could come up with was a haunted corn maze! Every corner will offer an unexpected, sinister surprise, so buckle up because the stars are determined to give you a good spook this season!
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Binge watch the Halloween classics
Sagittarius is always in the mood for some quality time spent with friends, so the stars suggest having a Halloween movie marathon! Binge watching the Halloween essentials will bring everyone together in an intimate setting ahead of your evening at Vaughan Hall. For something totally terrifying, stock up on Hitchcock classics like Psycho or The Birds, while the less thrill-seeking Sagittarius can opt for some family-friendly fun with Hocus Pocus or Casper. Pour yourself an Astral Tequila cocktail and cheers to a great evening with even better company!
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Solve an escape room
For this hard-working, competitive earth sign, the stars think there’s no better way to get in the Halloween spirit than by solving an escape room. Successfully navigating this game is a test of logical thinking and determination, both of which are second nature for Capricorn. So put on a brave face along with your thinking cap, and get ready to solve the impossible!
All signs: Attend House of Spirits
Mercury might be in retrograde, but that’s not the only thing giving us the scaries this Halloween. House of Spirits is making its way to Vaughan Hall for the spookiest macabre cocktail event of the season! Festive cocktails, giant Ouija boards, and so much more await guests at this two-hour immersive experience, which is sure to leave you pleasantly chilled to your core.