The Moon, in Scorpio, clashes with Mars at 5:38 AM, putting people in a rough mood this morning. The Moon enters Fire sign Sagittarius at 3:28 PM, lifting the energy, but communication issues will flare up when the Moon clashes with Mercury retrograde at 7:41 PM. The Moon makes an easy connection with sweet, affectionate Venus at 10:48 PM, creating a gentler atmosphere.

All Times EST.

Virgo

The Moon enters Sagittarius today, encouraging you to reflect on your boundaries. What do you need in order to feel safe and comfortable? The way you’re feeling and communicating about these things is changing, so make time to work this out.

Libra

Mercury retrograde has been making communication difficult; however, the Moon will enter philosophical Fire sign Sagittarius today, illuminating the sector of your chart the rules your mind and helping you look at the big picture.

Scorpio

The Moon enters Sagittarius today, illuminating the financial sector of your chart. Be careful about budgeting during this time—Mercury retrograde is making things complicated.

Sagittarius

You’ll be in a private mood early today; however, all of that ends when the Moon enters your sign, returning you to your boisterous self. Frustration at work comes this evening, but the rest of the night will be easy.

Capricorn

You’ll be in a social mood early today; however, don’t make too many plans this morning, because by the evening you will want to spend some time alone and go to bed early.

Aquarius

Your attention will turn from work to your social life this afternoon when the Moon enters Fire sign Sagittarius. Some drama is likely to come up today due to a misunderstanding. Don’t believe everything you hear—Mercury is retrograde.

Pisces

Your focus shifts to your career and public life this afternoon when the Moon enters Fire sign Sagittarius. Communication issues will flare up early this evening, but things will smooth over later tonight.

Aries

The Moon enters fellow Fire sign Sagittarius this afternoon, encouraging you to step out of your daily routine and experience something new. Just watch out for getting lost on your way and be wary of miscommunications—Mercury is retrograde, after all.

Taurus

Your focus shifts to sex and intimacy today as the Moon enters Sagittarius. A communication issue is likely to push you to let go of a partnership—romantic or otherwise—that’s not working. You’re in an intense mood, and anyone who doesn’t take you seriously right now is on your shit list.

Gemini

The Moon enters your opposite sign (Sagittarius) this afternoon, highlighting the relationship sector of your chart. Expect some miscommunications today, but don’t worry—things will smooth out later on.

Cancer

The Moon is in fellow Water sign Scorpio early today, illuminating the romance and creativity sector of your chart. Later, it enters Fire sign Sagittarius, pushing you to manage some of your responsibilities.

Leo

The day opens with the Moon in Scorpio, one of the most emotionally intense signs in the zodiac, and you’re certainly feeling like you should lay low. Things will brighten up when the Moon enters Sagittarius this afternoon.

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