We dug up some of our favorite old-school climbing holds—the ones that have seen decades of sends, sketchy beta, and questionable route-setting choices—and asked the most important question: What if these holds were zodiac signs?
Each sign has its own energy, style, and quirks—just like these legendary grips. From fiery pinches to mysterious blobs, we matched the vibe of each astrological sign with a hold that totally embodies it. Read on - your cosmic climbing counterpart is waiting below.
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♈ Aries (3/21 - 4/19) - The Fiery Pinch
Bold and full of energy, Aries grab life—and pinches—head-on, without hesitation. A true fire sign, you’re decisive, competitive, and always the first to launch into the crux—no second-guessing, just pure instinct and drive.
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♉ Taurus (4/20 - 5/20) - Dual Tex Edge
Taurus approaches every move with patience and precision. Grabbing a slippery dual tex edge isn’t about rushing—it's about methodical control. Taurus takes time to set its grip perfectly, trusting instinct and your stubborn strength to see you through. Once you're locked in, nothing can shake you.
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♊ Gemini (5/21 - 6/20) – Matching Marbled Jugs
Gemini is the sign of duality and constant movement—so what better match than twin marbled jugs? Playful and curious, Gemini thrives on motion and adaptability, always switching gears mid-climb with ease. The swirling marble texture mirrors Gemini's ever-changing spirit, always ready to pivot and explore new beta.
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♋ Cancer (6/21 - 7/22) – Arete Clamp Hold
Cancer clings close to what they value, and this rarely seen classic arete clamp adds texture and security to a blank arete. Like a true water sign, Cancer seeks out the micro features on each hold to feel as solid and secure as possible. Once Cancer latches onto a hold, it’s not letting go!
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♌ Leo (7/23 - 8/22) – Iconic Pinch
Born to stand out and lead, Leo is bold and garners the attention of everyone around. With a natural flair for drama and strength, this iconic hold lights up the wall just by being there. Flashy moves, big presence—there’s no hiding its shine, and honestly, why would you want to?
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♍ Virgo (8/22 - 9/22) – The Most Slippery Wooden Edge
Virgo thrives on precision, and a slick wooden edge is the ultimate test. Virgo climbs with careful, methodical intent, placing every foot and gripping every hold with deliberate focus. Rarely seen on walls today, the raw, natural texture of wood mirrors Virgo’s love for purity, craftsmanship, and meticulous attention to detail.
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♎ Libra (9/23 - 10/22) – Dual-Tex, Dual-Color Jug
Libra lives for balance, beauty, and symmetry. The dual-color, dual tex jug embodies everything Libra values—where aesthetic meets function in complete harmony. The presence of both blue and yellow also represents Libra’s ability to understand multiple sides of a situation, finding empathy and understanding where others may see division.
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♏ Scorpio (10/23 - 11/21) – Mysterious Tentacle Hold 🐙
Scorpio is drawn to depth, complexity, and mystery—and this strange tentacle hold perfectly embodies those traits. At first glance, it’s hard to know exactly how to grab this unique hold, but that’s what makes it so intriguing. Scorpio loves diving deeper into problems and thrives where the answers aren't obvious.
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♐ Sagittarius (11/22 - 12/21) – Branchy Pinches
Sagittarius is always reaching for the next adventure, and these branchy pinches represent their wild, optimistic spirit. Full of potential and open-ended possibilities, these holds invite climbers to explore, experiment, and forge their own path. These holds don’t dictate how to grab them—they offer options, encouraging freedom, adaptability, and creative movement. Just like you, they refuse to be boxed in.
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♑ Capricorn (12/22 - 1/19) – 🥐💩
Capricorn’s motto? "Hard work, no excuses." This bizarre, questionably shaped hold might stop some climbers in their tracks, but it invites climbers to power through without complaint. Capricorn is talented at making even the weirdest situations into success stories.
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♒ Aquarius (1/20 - 2/18) – Blobby Pocket
Eccentric, visionary Aquarius is always drawn to the unusual—and this blobby pocket is as weird and wonderful as it gets. This hold reflects Aquarius creative, free-thinking nature: unconventional, intriguing, and full of unexpected possibilities. You’re hard to define and you resist categorization.
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♓ Pisces (2/19 - 3/20) – Marbled Lightning Pinch
The marbled lightning pinch calls to Pisces imagination, sparking a flowy, intuitive style that turns every route into a story. These dreamy holds invite climbers to move with creativity and feeling first, and logic second. This hold reflects Pisces creative, free-thinking nature: unconventional, intriguing, and full of unexpected possibilities.
Old-school holds may be weird, worn, or totally underrated—but they’ve got character, just like you. Whether your match felt spot-on or slightly cursed, we hope it gave you a new way to look at the wall. See you on the next set.