As the leaves fall softly, gratitude grows.
Honoring the boundless beauty both surrounding and within us nourishes our minds, bodies, and souls.
November is always the month for saying, “thank you” to those we love. But what if we extend that same gratitude to ourselves? Amplifying the unique qualities that make us who we are is a surefire way to not only honor our truest selves but also show the outside world how to honor us as well. Tap into your star-sign’s energy for an aligned start.
Picture this: your zodiac sign’s unique essence shining through a dish made to share with those you love this holiday season. Whether it’s Thanksgiving, Friendsgiving, or a simple autumnal feast, bring your energy to the table. Let the starlight within you pour out into your dish.
To spark inspo, here are our picks for each zodiac sign’s Thanksgiving dish. Seeking a deeper connection around the table? Pick a few pieces from the poetry book we’ve matched to each dish to share and open the table to discussion. You never know what will happen when you welcome celestial energy into a sacred moment with those you cherish most.
Aries (March 21 – April 19)
Thanksgiving Dish: Chipotle-Maple Glazed Turkey
Bold, fiery, unapologetic. Aries, you are no stranger to the flames. Your spicy nature speaks volumes before you do. With a unique spin on a classic dish like this, you’ll spark conversation and debate — two of your favorite things.
Poetry Companion: The Sun and Her Flowers by Rupi Kaur
This collection reflects your appreciation for transformation and expansion. Through Rupi Kaur’s words, you’ll discover a voice that sounds familiar, friendly and equally as powerful as your own.
Taurus (April 20 – May 20)
Thanksgiving Dish: French Onion Mashed Potatoes
Taurus is luxury and earthiness personified. So a jazzed up version of a heartwarming vegetable is right up your alley. Butter? Obviously. But this season, go the extra mile and swirl in decadent caramelized French onions. Even just a dash of herb oil or truffle will bring more of Earth’s wondrous flavors to your table. Grounding, nourishing, and sentimental in nature, this dish is all you!
Poetry Companion: Devotions by Mary Oliver
With poems rooted in the elements, Oliver’s work echoes the very things your soul is made of. Firmly planted and soulful, this collection of devotional poems will meet your gaze with ease.
Gemini (May 21 – June 20)
Thanksgiving Dish: Marshmallow and Pecan Sweet Potato Casserole
As a Gemini, you love to show duality and contrast. Combining earthy sweet potatoes, crunchy pecans, and fluffy marshmallows does just that. Showcase your spirit of play, duality, and the unconventional through this crowd pleaser of a dish.
Poetry Companion: Dorothy Parker: Poems
Cleverly entertaining, light, and loaded, this collection connects to both of your twin sides. With work that touches on heavy subjects lightly and light subjects heavily, poetry from the great Dorothy Parker will meet your needs and energy.
Cancer (June 21 – July 22)
Thanksgiving Dish: Pumpkin Bread Pudding
Homey and nostalgic, pumpkin bread pudding smells like your favorite aunt’s home and tastes like a fall of your youth. Cancerian energy is mothering energy. Deep, kind, and sentimental, this dish aligns with the values you sweet Cancers hold dear.
Poetry Companion: A Century of Poetry in the New Yorker -New Yorker Magazine Inc. Edited by Kevin Young
The depth and value of time is one of your most considered subjects. This collection holding one hundred years of celebrated poetry honors your romantic and sentimental nature. With this collection, you can find a favorite poem for every mood and occasion.
Leo (July 23 – August 22)
Thanksgiving Dish: Brown Sugar Glazed Ham with Pineapple
Owning the spotlight with ease, Leo is a Thanksgiving staple with a sassy little twist. Of course we need brown sugar ham. But make it pineapple covered and you bring in the tart edge and bright yellow glow to allow your lion (or lioness) energy to glisten.
Poetry Companion: Magic Enuff by Tara M. Stringfellow
Dedicated to celebrating the way Black women in her life shine, poems in Magic Enuff speak to truths most Black women universally agree with and help brighten the light within, just as a talk with a Leo friend does. Lines of duality honor the strength in a voice often silenced and the ferocity in a spirit often expected to shrink. This ebb and flow captures the Leo nature and reminds you of the power in your roar.
Virgo (August 23 – September 22)
Thanksgiving Dish: Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts
Both nutritious and delicious, this dish exemplifies Virgo virtues. Virgo is all about the body, nurturing ourselves with the natural world, and efficiency. So what better way to hit all three points than with a (somewhat) healthy dish topped with delicious maple and savory bacon bits? A homerun for you, our Virgo friends!
Poetry Companion: Poems on Nature edited by Gaby Morgan, Introduction by Helen Macdonald
Dive into the natural world through this book of collected works. Honoring the beauty that Mother Earth has gifted us with will calm your spirit. Share a piece at the table that speaks to you most and witness the grounding energy fill the air.
Libra (September 23 – October 22)
Thanksgiving Dish: Orange-Clove Bundt Cake
Libra seeks balance and harmony. The union of strong flavors like orange and clove requires blending only Libra could perform effortlessly. This dish is both exquisite in beauty and taste, making it a perfect fit for our very Venusian star sign.
Poetry Companion: Harmony by Whitney Hanson
A collection centered around the power of music and the harmony we experience throughout our lives, this book screams, “Libra”! With melodic lines that paint stunning pictures with ease, this will feed your senses while acknowledging your superpower of discovering balance in every season.
Scorpio (October 23 – November 21)
Thanksgiving Dish: Pumpkin Pie Brûlée
No stranger to death and rebirth, Scorpio admires rising from the ashes. A crispy, burnt touch on top of a beloved classic mirrors this passion perfectly. Sweet and dark, this dish has a dark appeal and moody energy that will stand out at the table, just as you do.
Poetry Companion: There Lives a Young Girl in Me Who Will Not Die by Tove Ditlevsen
With its dark humor and wit, you will see your own energy flowing throughout every page. Each poem holds a depth you’ll love swimming in while keeping the language conversational and light. Perfect for gently swirling in moments of wisdom, dark humor, and confessions at a dinner table.
Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21)
Thanksgiving Dish: Baked Cranberry Brie Bites
Your love of adventure is as potent as your appreciation for the familiar. Sagittarius, you love discovering new ways to reinvent what you already admire. Taking traditional flavors and combining them in a fun, new way is an ideal approach to baking. Creamy Brie and complexly sweet and tart cranberry is a match made in heaven for your tastebuds.
Poetry Companion: Silver by Rowan Riccardo Phillips
Cleverly slim and weighted, like a silver coin, this collection is not only ideal for a dinner table but a perfect travel companion for you. This poet offers insight into his views on finding meaning woven throughout life’s different chapters, the same way you do. With an array of different poetry styles to choose from, this book matches your wild streak while maintaining a constant theme throughout.
Capricorn (December 22 – January 19)
Thanksgiving Dish: Thanksgiving Stuffing Balls
With a thread of tradition and structure flowing through all you do, Capricorn, a simple spin on a Thanksgiving necessity is your chance to shine. Delicious stuffing made easy (and a bit more organized, just as you prefer) in a rounded shape grounds your core principles into this Thanksgiving must-have.
Poetry Companion: The Magpie at Night by Li Qingzhao, translated by Wendy Chen
With poetry dating from 1084 to 1151, this collection of one of China’s most celebrated female poets has withstood the test of time. Page by page, you can uncover truths that have remained timeless and truths that have been challenged. Allow yourself to find comfort in both, Capricorn.
Aquarius (January 20 – February 18)
Thanksgiving Dish: Miso Caramel Apple Pie
Frankly, any obscure pie would do the trick for you, Aquarius. Taking the expected and making it brand new is your favorite way to convey your ever-changing nature. Adding a hugely unexpected twist on a classic caramel apple pie would not only honor this power of yours but remind everyone that some of the best things in life are yet to be discovered.
Poetry Companion: Pink Dust by Ron Padgett
With reflections on his life lining the pages, this collection is here to dive into humanness with humor and wit, just as you do. Find your favorite fun poem to share and give others around you the chance to reflect either internally or aloud for an added layer of connection this Thanksgiving.
Pisces (February 19 – March 20)
Thanksgiving Dish: Green Bean Casserole
Using the creamy and crunchy combination of this casserole as a metaphor for your flowing nature, this is a nostalgic dish that feels like a hug. Pisces is about dancing, intuition, and romance. Holding onto these qualities while cooking will allow your hands to transmute your dish into a flashback to each eater’s favorite Thanksgiving.
Poetry Companion: I Would Leave Me If I Could by Halsey
A deep look into the inner workings of her mind, Halsey grants us the gift of introspection. You love peering into your intuitive world. This collection does just that and when shared with others appropriately, it will encourage them to do the same.
