Let’s face it: We’d all skip the Thanksgiving mains and go straight to dessert if it meant getting our hands on a slice of freshly baked apple pie. This kind of eager, overexcited energy has Aries all over it. As the first sign of the zodiac, rams are always racing to move on to the next best thing, including meal courses.

Taureans are creatures of comfort, so don’t be surprised if your earth sign relatives refuse to pass the mac and cheese this year — it is the ultimate comfort food, after all.

Represented by the symbol of the twins, Geminis have a reputation for having two sides. Believe it or not, this is something that Geminis and sweet potatoes have in common, as the delicious ingredient can be prepared in both sweet and savory dishes.

Nothing reminds you of home more than a side of mashed potatoes, which is probably why the classic side is a fave for the homebody sign of Cancer.

No two Thanksgiving spreads are alike, but if there’s one thing you can always count on, it’s that the turkey will be placed in the middle of the table every year.

Leos strive to be the center of attention, the main attraction, and the star of the show all at once. If that doesn’t give off major Thanksgiving turkey energy, IDK what does. Think about it: Dinner literally can’t be served until the turkey is done. Total Leo behavior.

With a table full of gooey gravy boats and sloppy cranberry sauces, cornbread is a nice reprieve from all the mess for an organized and tidy sign like Virgo. Plus, the practical earth sign knows you can never go wrong with a side of bread, especially when it’s a little sweet.

As a sign all about equilibrium, Libras can appreciate pumpkin pie for its balance of sweet flavor and winter spices. Libras are also very popular individuals, and everyone knows pumpkin pie is always the first dessert to go.

Scorpios use their rough exteriors to hide their tender, sensitive side, much like how we hide the soft stuffing inside a tough turkey. (OK, it’s a bit of a stretch, but it works.)

As the adventurers of the zodiac, Sagittarians are most likely to gravitate to a dish that not everyone is willing to try. Despite being a Thanksgiving staple, cranberry sauce can be pretty divisive, which is probably why the fire sign loves it so much.

Casseroles are tried and true staples that never disappoint, much like Capricorns. Some casserole recipes require a serious amount of work (and time) to prepare, but a Cap has never shied away from a tough job before.

Candied yams make a sweet side that doesn’t really fit in with the rest of the dishes — a feeling that Aquarians know all too well. Not to mention, the side adds a lot of eccentric color to an otherwise dull dinner plate, which also feels very Aqua-esque.

The last thing a Pisces wants before slipping into their tryptophan-induced slumber is a slice of pecan pie. After all, you can’t have sweet dreams without a little sweet treat first.