This is one of the most intense days of the month—aggressive Mars meets taskmaster Saturn in Sagittarius at 7:27 AM. Saturn is all about rules and restrictions, and warrior Mars confronts and attacks. Boundaries will be tested today! However, the Moon in grounded Earth sign Taurus makes some very supportive connections, so we will have some help from the heavens: First, it mingles with sweet Venus at 8:06 AM, then generous Jupiter at 2:06 PM, and finally communicative Mercury at 3:38 PM. After all of that, the Moon enters intellectual Air sign Gemini at 7:40 PM. Pay close attention to feelings that come up at 11:41 PM, when the Moon challenges the Sun in Virgo.

All times EST.

Aries

As one of the most optimistic signs in the zodiac, Aries, you have big plans for yourself— but today you’re realizing that some of them probably won’t work out. Don’t worry: New dreams are on the way.

Taurus

You’re saying some very final goodbyes, Taurus. Let yourself be angry and emotional today—the Moon is in your sign (until this evening, at least), and it’s supporting you. Your focus will shift to finances when the Moon enters Gemini tonight.

Gemini

Difficultly in partnerships, both romantic and platonic, is on the menu today, Gemini. People aren’t very nice today—don’t expect special treatment. The Moon enters your sign later, helping you work out your feelings.

Cancer

You feel like you can’t get enough done, Cancer, and it’s stressing you out. Be honest with yourself (and others) about what you can accomplish. Your unhealthy habits will be very obvious to you today.

Leo

Usually you’re very warm and generous, but not today, Leo. Blocks in your romantic and creative life will frustrate you. Let yourself get angry if you need to—expressing yourself will be difficult but important today.

Virgo

Obstacles concerning your home and family will reach a tipping point today—but what will you do? You’re feeling like it’s time to lay down the law, but you must be savvy, Virgo. People won’t be super receptive today.

Libra

Difficult conversations will come your way today, Libra. You’re one of the most diplomatic signs in the zodiac, but today you won’t find compromise easy. I’m giving you a pass to be mean as hell today.

Scorpio

You know the number in your bank account doesn’t reflect your actual self-worth, but today you’ll need to be reminded of this. Stress about your stuff is high today. Deep heart-to-hearts will come this evening.

Sagittarius

You’re feeling frustrated, boxed in, and furious—very unlike you, Sagittarius! But this frustration will propel you much further than you can imagine at this time. Your focus shifts to relationships this evening when the Moon enters Gemini.

Capricorn

Realizing that you know nothing is the best thing you can do for yourself today. You’re feeling trapped, Capricorn, but this will eventually pass. Take lots of time for yourself.

Aquarius

Today you’ll learn who your true friends are. The Moon enters fellow Air sign Gemini later this evening, sending you flirtatious vibes and encouraging you to reflect on your intimate relationships.

Pisces

You’re pulled in two very different directions today, Pisces. The first part of the day finds you working out some very heavy stuff at work or concerning your reputation. Later on, when the Moon enters Gemini, your focus will shift to your home and family.

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