Horoscope For Today: Monday, January 13, 2025

The day breaks with the moon in soft and nurturing Cancer, building towards the full moon this evening. We may choose to accept this cosmic permission to express our emotional sides with more openness and vulnerability, but there is always a chance that some of us will take it too far. The watery trine from the moon and retrograde Mars in Cancer to Neptune in Pisces at 27° amplifies both our emotional reactivity and our susceptibility to illusions.

This transit lasts all day, so be cautious as you navigate difficult conversations, especially with those in your life who are strongly spiritual in practice yet usually quite emotionally detached; this astrological weather may feel unfamiliar to them, triggering them to lash out in unexpected and quite alarming ways.

There’s also the possibility for doomerism, especially for those who are highly intuitive and sensitive to others’ emotions. Rather than getting too comfortable wallowing in our misery, it’s important to channel this sensitivity in a productive way—and at exactly 2:30 AM EST, the moon makes a trine with Saturn at 15° Pisces, providing us with some necessary tough love so we can build stronger foundations in our homes, families, and communities.

A collective feeling of camaraderie is likely, and while the dark side of this energy may manifest as a staunch distrust of outsiders, on an individual level we will feel more connected to our families and places of origin.

At 8:46 AM, the moon squares Chiron in Aries at 19°, cauterizing deep wounds and forcing us squarely outside of our individual comfort zones. There is a sense of leaving something deeply personal and safe behind in pursuit of independence and individuality.

While there is always risk involved in stepping into the unknown, the temporary pain of cutting ties with the familiar is nothing compared to the prolonged agony of feeling trapped in a cage. The only way out is through, and as our world changes dramatically around us, we too must chase our individual goals without apology.

At 5:26 PM, the full moon in Cancer is exact at 23°. Prepare for revelations involving women’s and children’s issues, along with heightened nationalism and a stronger focus on family and community. The societal reaction to these illuminating realizations is likely to be one of intense hostility and fervor, especially as the moon creeps closer to its exact conjunction with Mars early tomorrow morning.

How will this all unfold for you on a micro level? Read on, according to your rising sign, for an idea of how to prepare for the chaos.

Aries

The moon and retrograde Mars in your fourth house form a trine to Neptune in your twelfth, reflecting your desire for action around home and family matters and the over-romanticized idealism that leads you, occasionally, to remain in toxic cycles. Be aware that family members might attempt to get on your good side through deception and false promises. Early this morning, when the moon trines Saturn in your twelfth house, you will feel empowered to set boundaries and restrictions, individuating yourself from your family. Later, the moon squares off against Chiron in your first house, forcing you to confront your familial trauma without apology and ultimately find healing. This evening, the full moon in your fourth house amplifies your emotions surrounding your family, home, and property. Keep your heart and mind open to the possibility of relocation. The chance to move might come rather quickly.

Taurus

With the moon conjunct retrograde Mars in your third house making a trine to Neptune in your eleventh, your emotional needs might be difficult to express or cause outright hostility from neighbors and siblings, who are lost in their own worlds. You may hope to feel fulfilled by open and forthright dialogue right now, it’s unlikely to happen in exactly the way you want. In the early hours of the morning, the moon’s trine to Saturn in your eleventh house indicates that your social network will be out of commission: everyone will be too busy for you today, triggering feelings of abandonment and uncertainty about where you stand with your friends. The truth is, most of you aren’t being intentionally frozen out; your wider circle is simply preoccupied with other matters. Later, the moon squares Chiron in your twelfth house, encouraging you to explore your feelings through therapy, meditation, or self-reflection. This evening, the full moon in your third house heightens your sensitivity to others’ words, which you may perceive as hostile and unnecessarily rude. In the moment their dismissal of your emotions might feel like salt on the wound, but ultimately, you’ll feel grateful for your loved ones’ brutal honesty.

Gemini

The moon and retrograde Mars in your second house will inevitably bring a lot of emotions to the surface, ranging from depression to anger; the trine to Neptune in your tenth promises delusional thinking about your career track. If you have been neglecting your financial responsibilities, this will feel like the reality check you need to get things back on track. Early this morning, the moon trines Saturn in your tenth house, placing greater professional responsibility on your shoulders, which could be a blessing in disguise if you are also offered a raise or given more opportunities to increase your earning potential. Later, when the moon squares Chiron in your eleventh house, you may learn some disappointing news about a friend or feel betrayed in some way by a group that is no longer serving you. Unfortunately, as painful as it might be to detach, you are being pushed out of your comfort zone and encouraged to put yourself ahead of others right now, for the sake of your own professional and financial advancement. This evening, under the full moon in your second house, you will reap exactly what you have been sowing.

Cancer

The moon and retrograde Mars crowd together in your first house, triggering emotional reactions that are atypical for you, and the trine to Neptune in your ninth puts you at risk of over-spiritualizing the material. Channel your uncharacteristic anger in a productive way, such as going for a run or letting yourself have a good cathartic cry. In the early morning, the moon’s trine to Saturn in your ninth house reflects your profound desire for spiritual or academic mentorship; if there is someone who you can call, you will glean a great deal of wisdom from this person. Consider whether you might want to engage more intensely in a certain area of study or travel to a new place. Later, the moon’s square to Chiron in your tenth house emphasizes the growing pains you’ve been experiencing as your identity has shifted to accommodate your new professional reputation. Sometimes you must adapt and self-censor to cultivate broader appeal; other times, your authentic self is exactly what will resonate. This evening, the full moon in your first house will deliver clarity and peace of mind about this: if your personal brand isn’t quite hitting the mark, you’ll need to go back to the drawing board.

Leo

With the moon and retrograde Mars conjunct in your twelfth house and forming a trine to Neptune in your eighth, you will feel as though the weight of everyone else’s burdens are yours to carry today. You are likely to get your hopes up regarding some financial windfall that may or may not come through. Try to keep yourself firmly grounded in reality. In the early hours of the day, the moon’s trine to Saturn in your eighth house enforces restrictions and places delays in your way, so if you’re expecting your inheritance to be sorted sooner rather than later, you might find your patience tested. Later, the moon squares off against Chiron in your ninth house, causing you to confront religious or cultural trauma that you may have been carrying for a very long time on your generational line. Avoiding the pain at all costs will never lead to a breakthrough. Instead of repression, try acceptance. This evening, the full moon in your twelfth house gives you the chance to find clarity through a crash-out.

Virgo

The moon and retrograde Mars are hanging out in your eleventh house, forming a trine to Neptune in your seventh, emphasizing the value of integrating your partner into your friend group. It may feel like time to introduce them to the people who know you the best, but if you’re worried, do it in a low-stakes environment. Early this morning, the moon trines Saturn in your seventh house, warning you to approach your relationship with maturity; you are likely to view this level of intimacy as something untouchable and private, but placing too many boundaries around what you hold dear may take you down the road towards codependency. In this sense, the intense gatekeeping of your relationship is leading you to a self-fulfilling prophecy in which you lose the one thing you want to preserve. Later, when the moon squares Chiron in your eighth house, explore these intimate wounds with your partner and try to understand why you are so fiercely protective. This evening, the full moon in your eleventh house reveals who your true friends are—and potentially ushers in some new ones.

Libra

The moon conjunct retrograde Mars in your tenth house form a trine to Neptune in your sixth, suggesting that today is all about striking a delicate balance between your professional goals and your coworkers, who may find your social climbing a little off-putting. Be careful who you trust with your secrets around the office, as you might be dealing with some deceptive individuals who don’t have your best interests at heart—or who are parsing you for personal weaknesses, especially if you are in competition for the same promotion. This morning, the moon’s trine to Saturn in your sixth house enforces boundaries that are much needed: if you must seek advice from anyone you work with, let it be from your superiors who can guide you appropriately without any ulterior motives. Later, the moon squares off against Chiron in your seventh house, tearing the Band-Aid off any wound you’ve been trying to ignore relating to your relationship. Have you been sacrificing your partner to spend too much time at work? Let them express how they’ve been feeling about your choices, and accept their words as constructive criticism, not a personal attack. This evening, the full moon in your tenth house brings revelations about where you’ll be headed next in your career.

Scorpio

The moon and retrograde Mars in your ninth house trine Neptune in your fifth, firing up your motivation to speak about your beliefs and convictions, especially to children and whatever short-term flings you might be entertaining. If you’re casually seeing someone, use this opportunity to make your opinions known so you can figure out if you’re truly compatible. In the early hours of the morning, the moon trines Saturn in your fifth house, giving you a more severe and critical approach to your dating life. If you’ve previously let small cultural or ideological differences slide, you’re likely to view them as dealbreakers now. Later, when the moon is in a square-off with Chiron in your sixth house, you might come into conflict with coworkers who you are not aligned with; try to avoid picking fights if you can help it, viewing religion and politics as taboo subjects in the workplace just as they are around the dinner table. If you must leave a work environment that has grown incompatible with your worldview, do so quietly and with tact. This evening, the full moon illuminates your ninth house and ushers in divine insights. For many of you, this will be a profound moment that marks the end of a particular commitment to a religious institution or political movement.

Sagittarius

The moon and retrograde Mars form a conjunction in your eighth house and trine Neptune in your fourth, reflecting uncertainty about your family and home situation. This might relate to a roommate suddenly announcing their departure, leaving you with no choice but to find someone else to help you handle the rent, or it might suggest the loss of a relative who has left you a significant inheritance. Your reliance on other people’s resources is highlighted, along with the comfort and stability you have come to expect from your home environment. Things may be different from now on. Early this morning, when the moon trines Saturn in your fourth house, you will be forced to take stock of your situation and be more mature, responsible, and frugal as you move into this unknown territory. Later, the moon squares off against Chiron in your fifth house, inspiring you to bring a new romantic partner into the mix or experiment creatively in order to distract yourself. Be wary of using a new fling for financial security, especially if you are not sure if you are prepared to commit to a long-term relationship with them. This evening, the full moon in your eighth house places emphasis on your fears surrounding your own mortality, sexuality, and trauma.

Capricorn

With the moon and retrograde Mars conjunct in your seventh house, forming a trine to Neptune in your third, you’re bound to have some emotional and potentially triggering conversations with your partner, especially if they are not fully committed to integrating themselves into your local community or extended family. Keep alert to signs of deliberate avoidance that suggest they are not yet prepared to commit to you. Don’t brush these red flags off or try to gaslight yourself into believing they can be resolved in time; you are being pushed to have these difficult conversations now. In the early hours of the morning, the moon’s trine to Saturn in your third house demands you take yourself more seriously, setting stronger boundaries and refusing to be taken advantage of. Later, the moon’s square-off with Chiron in your fourth house promises that family trauma will be triggered as a result of these familiar patterns. Are you breaking generational cycles or reliving the same story your parents did? You deserve a happy ending. This evening, the full moon in your seventh house casts light on what is and isn’t working in your relationship. Some of you will call it quits, while others will take the next step forward.

Aquarius

The moon and retrograde Mars in your sixth house form a trine to Neptune in your second, highlighting the emotional intensity of your current work situation—and the delusions you may be laboring under regarding your financial situation. If you have recently been promoted or your side hustle has made you an overnight millionaire, you might be throwing money around recklessly and living the high life while you can. This is unwise, as any financial advisor would tell you. Early this morning, the moon’s trine to Saturn in your second house emphasizes the value of responsible spending. Later, the moon forms a square with Chiron in your third house, signifying that you may receive some harsh words from a coworker or client regarding your communication style. You may struggle to rein yourself in at times, and it might be getting them in trouble by association. Consider whether their complaints are well-intentioned or simply persecutory. You are allowed to speak your mind, after all. This evening, when the full moon highlights your sixth house, you’re likely to face a reckoning of sorts at work: either you’ll leave an unsatisfying job behind, start a new one, or become your own boss.

Pisces

With the moon and retrograde Mars in your fifth house trining Neptune in your first, you are likely to feel targeted unfairly by a new partner in your life—or your child, if you’re already a parent. Their words might be imbued with a very specific type of cruelty that feels incredibly personal, but this is only because your sense of self is so unstable right now. You are trying on numerous identities and figuring out which one is most palatable to the masses. The criticism you face today might be the very thing you need to shake you out of your people-pleasing tendencies. Furthermore, the moon’s later trine to Saturn in your first house gives you a boost of confidence through tough love, wisening you up to the harsh realities of becoming a self-sufficient adult. Later, the moon’s square with Chiron in your twelfth house triggers deep psychological wounds and forces you to seek solitude to better understand yourself. This evening, the full moon in your fifth house brings closure to a short-term relationship or a creative project that has been occupying a great deal of your time.