Horoscope For Today: Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Today starts off emotionally intense for the zodiac signs but will likely end on a lighter note!

Today involves plenty of transit to the moon in Cancer, which already has us focusing on our emotions and prioritizing them in our decisions. In the early afternoon, the moon forms a conjunction with Mars, which can activate our emotions and take them to a whole other level. We may find we are feeling more irritable or combative, especially in matters personal to us. Using this energy to lash out or argue is tempting, but it won’t make us feel better in the long run.

Later, the moon forms a sextile to Uranus in Taurus, which can help us let loose and get us out of our comfort zone—a welcome energy after dealing with the events of earlier. We may opt to connect with friends or try new things. Finally, the mon forms a harmonious trine to Neptune in Pisces, giving us a more dreamy and compassionate response to things around us, and we may feel more inclined to find solutions rather than win an argument.

Check your signs below (Rising and Sun!) to see what today has in store for you!

Aries

Things may start off bumpy on the home front, Aries, but it’s best to be mindful of your decisions. Emotions could feel highly activated, specifically regarding people you live with or around subjects involving the home and family. You may feel tempted to act on your impulses, but you can’t take back harsh words or mistakes you may make when you aren’t thinking clearly. Use the rest of the evening to take a breather and distance yourself from the situation—meeting up with friends or trying a new hobby could be the ideal distraction. You may have a better perspective on things before the day ends, but give yourself time to cool off before you address the situation. 

Taurus

You have some things to get off your chest, Taurus, but it could lead to some intense drama if you aren’t careful. There isn’t anything wrong with being transparent, but you may find that your friends, especially those close to you, don’t appreciate the bluntness of how you express your thoughts. Naturally, it’s easy to get defensive or lecture why others are wrong, but you would benefit far more from reflecting on what you’re trying to get across here. If your goal is to improve things, then finding a better way to get that point across could be the key to keeping things from blowing out of proportion. Remember that your close connections likely want to help and support you, but it won’t help if you “don’t care” how others feel or think. 

Gemini

Even for an adaptable sign like yourself, Gemini, a lack of security can feel threatening. Today could result in some financial impulses that may not be the wisest or a genuine fear/concern that you don’t have the resources to provide for yourself or your family—you may even have family members try to offer you finances to help, making you feel insecure. While you may feel inclined to lash out or panic about what to do next, take a step back and ask yourself what’s driving these financial issues? Is it targeting something deeper that you haven’t resolved yet? We can underestimate how much our inner world can impact our material realm, so take the time to approach the problem from a new angle. By the end of the day, you may feel more confident in a new solution or setting some goals involving your work that can help you prevent these things in the future. 

Cancer

Try not to take things personally today, Cancer—though that feels easier said than done. Today could result in a feeling that everyone is out to get you, and the first instinct is to let people have a piece of your mind or to melt down over it. Rather than staying stuck in your head, grab a few friends you trust and spend time in the presence of people who care about you to take your mind off things. You may realize that you were overreacting or that the opinions of others don’t weigh as heavily as you thought. Ultimately, you can end the day with more optimism than you started with.

Leo

You could feel more sensitive than usual today, Leo, but that doesn’t have to overrun your whole day. The heaviness of the world around you, as well as unresolved or repressed emotions you’re holding in, cold rise to the surface and threaten to crush you. The overwhelming desire to cut off contact with everyone and retreat into yourself is understandable, but it may do more harm than good if your goal is to numb yourself and avoid everything. You’re a confident sign, and you could benefit from taking action and trying to help others with their issues or connect with groups who are aiding causes you care about. Taking this route could help ease the ache, and you may spend the evening engaging in less traditional activities, such as meditation, astrology, or tarot to help you feel connected to your inner self in a less threatening way. Sometimes, a different approach is exactly what we need.

Virgo

It can be hard when you aren’t seeing eye to eye, Virgo. Some miscommunication could make you feel at odds with your friends or in groups you find comfort in, leaving you feeling vulnerable. When we feel exposed, we can lash out and try to hurt others before they can hurt us, but you don’t want to burn bridges that you can’t repair later. It’s best to allow yourself to step outside your comfort zone and try something new, especially in terms of a learning or intellectual context. Even getting out of town for a few hours may lighten your spirits, if possible. Ending the day, talking to your closest confidantes may remind you that pushing everyone away won’t help you in the long run, so make a plan to repair or connect with the people you’re at odds with.

Libra

Some issues at work could leave you feeling irritated, Libra, but you’ll want to think before you act. Especially if people you work with or your bosses are particularly combative or frustrating, remember that screaming or acting out will only feel good for a few moments, but the consequences won’t be worth it. Instead, keep your head down and try to push through the unpleasantries—as the day goes on, you may find there are others who you work with who may share your feelings around certain coworkers or who may want to help you out so you don’t have to work with them directly anymore. The important thing to remember is that the best revenge is to keep being excellent at your job—its your best defense in dealing with less than desirable employees/employers. 

Scorpio

You may be right, Scorpio, but is it a hill you’re desperate to die on? When it comes to debates and intellectual topics, you can take things personally more than others. Today, you may be arguing with others on subjects that are important to you, and the desire to tell them off or eviscerate them feels much more powerful than usual. Even if you’re right, that doesn’t mean you have the right to be cruel to others, and you have to accept that you may be brutally destroying relationships you can’t repair. Your best bet is to go to people you trust with your life, either to take your mind off things or to get their perspective—and be prepared to hear that maybe you didn’t handle things the best. As the evening draws closer, getting in touch with yourself creatively could help you relax rather than continue on the warpath and save you in the long run.

Sagittarius

You may feel some buried emotions activate today, Sagittarius. Some changes in your life could come to a head today as you feel overwhelmed by the emotion of it all, even if you’re excited about the new things happening in your life. You may feel tempted to make impulsive decisions, notably in financial or sexual situations, as you’re dealing with these feelings, but it’s not the wisest decision. Instead, shifting your perspective to practical ways you can work the new changes into your life—such as changing up your routine or altering things at home—could serve much better to keep your mind and hands busy.

Capricorn

Some tension may arise in your relationships today, Capricorn. Sometimes, all it takes is one wrong word or misstep for all hell to break loose, and you may find it easier to be argumentative than to listen. All relationships experience fights, but how you handle yourself makes the difference, and your emotions are likely to get the best of you today if you aren’t careful. While you don’t need to avoid the issues, give yourself some space for a while and try to process what you’re feeling. Potentially planning a date or hangout night, especially a spontaneous one, could help draw you closer to each other and provide a less pressured way to reconnect. Of course, be mindful and aware of what your partner or friend wants, and don’t force something that will backfire later.

Aquarius

Things may feel out of your control today, Aquarius, but don’t let it derail your day. Regardless of the best-laid plans, sometimes things go wrong, and it can cause us to panic and take it out on others around us. While it’s certainly frustrating, the people you interact with shouldn’t be on the receiving end of your anger, and deep down, you know that. Taking some time to yourself at home could help soothe the feelings as you try to feel grounded again, and it may open up your mind to new ways to handle situations when things don’t go according to plan. Remember that you’re more than capable of being adaptable when the situation calls for it.

Pisces

You may feel more emotionally intense than usual, Pisces. You may feel a sudden burst of creativity or inspiration strike, but it could turn to tunnel vision, or you could resent anything else in your life calling your attention away from this moment. You may also find your passion for someone could quickly turn to irritation, and the whiplash could be a lot for you and your connection. If you have children, there could also be intense clashes involving them today. While this can feel overwhelming, your best course of action is to shift your focus onto channeling your ideas into writing or some other place where you can return to them later or to be open and honest in your communication with others. Things may feel intense, but if you can go with the flow, things will settle.