Chances are, no matter how “on good terms” you ended things, there’s that one ex you hold a little bit of resentment toward. Even if they didn’t dump you at your wedding for your brother à la Belly Conklin in The Summer I Turned Pretty or cheat on you with your best friend, it’s normal not to look back on every relationship fondly. But for some zodiac signs, it’s not just muting them on Instagram—they have a true revenge streak when it comes to their exes. Even if feelings have long faded and years have passed, they can’t help but hold a grudge. Especially as spooky season arrives and we’re all binge-watching our favorite witchy movies and shows, they wish they could channel their inner Sabrina and curse them out—in more ways than one. Whether they’re naturally a little witchy or they just hold a grudge like no one else, these are the zodiac signs most likely to hex their ex.

Scorpio

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Scorpios tend to hold things close to their chest, so if they aren’t talking about an ex, you may assume they don’t spare them a second thought—but that assumption would be dead wrong. 30 years could pass, and if anyone, especially an ex, has wronged a Scorpio, trust that they will remember every detail. That emotion simmering under the surface, when given time to brew, can become a deadly potion, ready to serve up to their enemies. Scorpios also naturally find themselves drawn to the darker, slightly more occult parts of life. So, if they ever stumbled across a grimoire or spell instructions, they’d definitely jump at the opportunity to hex their ex.

Cancer

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There is no greater betrayal to a Cancer than making them feel comfortable enough to come out of their shell, only to commit the ultimate crime—ending things when they’re completely vulnerable. People know Cancers for their mood swings, but that doesn’t always mean tears; sometimes those emotions come through in a vengeful wave. You may think when they’re spending their Friday night cozied up at home, they’re reading fall books or re-watching nostalgic movies, but when nursing a heartbreak, they may be silently plotting how they’ll one day get their justice. If you’ve ever wronged a Cancer, just be glad they don’t actually have powers, because if given the chance, they would definitely give karma a helping hand in exacting what their exes deserve.

Pisces

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Pisces aren’t known for seeking retribution against those who wronged them, but they are known for their dreamy, witchy outlook on life. If they suddenly woke up as Sabrina, it’s not that they would want to curse their ex; it’s just that they wouldn’t be able to resist exploring their magic, and an ex makes for an easy test subject. Their intuition lends them to be naturally a little witchy, so while they’re an empathetic sign and wouldn’t want to get too carried away with their curses, they’d definitely cast a few spells.

Taurus

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As the most stubborn sign of the zodiac, Tauruses have never really gotten over anything in their lives. It’s not that they actively think about their past enemies every day, but they’re definitely not going to see the other person’s side of the story, no matter how many years have passed. They could be completely happy, but when reminded of how they were wronged by an ex, you’ll understand why they’re represented by the bull. Instead of ramming into you headfirst, they’ll craft a curse for you—and your entire bloodline, honestly.

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Lauren Blue, Assistant Editor

As an Assistant Editor for The Everygirl, Lauren ideates and writes content for every facet of our readers’ lives. Her articles span the topics of must-read books, movies, home tours, travel itineraries—and everything in between. When she isn’t testing the latest TikTok trend, she can be found scouring Goodreads for new releases to feature on the site.

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