Horoscope For Today: Wednesday, November 12, 2025

Shortly after midnight, the last quarter moon in Leo will activate a desire to stick with your goals and dreams. The vibrant lunation is perfect for setting goals around creativity, passion, and joy. However, you may have to work through some shame, guilt, or fear since the moon will square the paranoid sun in Scorpio. Letting yourself enjoy your hobbies or manifest your desires could be healing, because the moon will also trine Chiron retrograde in Aries around sunrise. 

Around 6:15 p.m. ET, Mars in Sagittarius will conjunct Mercury retrograde in Sagittarius. An unexpected disagreement or fight may break out if someone doesn’t think before they speak. There could also be some backpedaling if a plan goes awry, or if you bite off more than what you can chew. An uncontrollable energy will build, as the moon squares chaotic Uranus retrograde in Taurus. Don’t freak out; you can begin picking up the pieces after the moon enters organized Virgo at 6:51 p.m. ET.

Here’s what you can expect from today’s astrology, based on your sun sign and rising sign:

Aries

What excites you, Aries? The last quarter moon inspires joy in your fifth house of pleasure. Wake up feeling like you deserve to have fun come hell or high water. Maintaining this creative energy and desire to find happiness could lead to an unexpected, but necessary change of plans. Mars will conjunct Mercury retrograde in your ninth house of exploration, which may be the encouragement you need to cancel whatever isn’t working for you to make better plans. However, this might be somewhat chaotic if you need to change things at the last minute, or if there are unforeseen setbacks. Luckily, you’ll know how to tidy everything up once the moon enters Virgo this evening.

Taurus

Get your life together, Taurus. The last quarter moon will help you act in your fourth house of home and family. This energy can be especially useful if you’ve gotten behind on doing household chores and touching base with loved ones. However, this action-oriented lunar energy could bring up so much more than your responsibilities. You may need to confront what’s going on subconsciously when Mars conjuncts Mercury retrograde in your eighth house of psychology this evening. It won’t be easy looking in the mirror but recognizing what’s affecting you can help you make necessary adjustments. You may realize that there’s something connected to your anxiety and perfectionism when the moon enters Virgo shortly after.

Gemini

What do you want to say, Gemini? You may feel more confident speaking your peace, as the last quarter moon activates your third house of communication. Luna encourages you to be bold and brave, especially if there’s something you want. Although you may have good intentions, be aware that speaking up could lead to unforeseen developments and setbacks. Mars will conjunct Mercury retrograde in your seventh house of partnerships this evening, which may potentially pause an ongoing opportunity. You and the other party may need to take a step back to assess where you both are and what you both want from this arrangement. Take your time and don’t be afraid to be critical once the moon enters Virgo.

Cancer

Focus on your professional and financial security, Cancer. Put your stability first when the last quarter moon influences your second house of finances. It’s time to prioritize your financial opportunity above anyone else’s. Being selfish may feel initially weird, but it might be necessary to get yourself on the right track. After all, your financial security may change depending on where your work life is heading, which may become evident when Mars conjuncts Mercury retrograde this evening. The conjunction will setback your sixth house of work, causing potential upsets at your job or a temporary pause in your job search. Don’t lose hope; go back to the drawing board to revise your plans when the moon enters Virgo.

Leo

What do you want, Leo? Focus on your wants and needs, since the last quarter moon will call attention to your first house of identity. Today is all about you, which means you have to determine what you want to feel happy and fulfilled. You may not know initially what this could entail, but a breakthrough may come this evening. Mars will conjunct Mercury retrograde in your fifth house of joy, which will encourage you to reconsider what you truly love and enjoy. You may feel called to revisit an old passion project, hobby, or romantic opportunity. Likewise, this might be the wake-up call to ditch whatever isn’t working. You’ll know what’s worthwhile once the moon enters Virgo.

Virgo

Is there something you know you need to rectify, Virgo? Your day begins on a stressful note, with the last quarter moon shining in your twelfth house of unconsciousness. Something lurking below the surface may finally arise. You cannot avoid an issue, truth, or situation any longer. Something may finally come out in the wash this evening, since Mars will conjunct Mercury retrograde in your fourth house of personal life. You may have an issue with your home, family, or childhood you cannot ignore. It might be overwhelming to deal with, especially if there’s a confrontation or conflict of issue. But meeting this head on could relieve some stress once the moon enters your sign later this evening.

Libra

Who do you want to spend more time with, Libra? Carefully consider which friendships are worth exploring when the last quarter moon activates your eleventh house of collaboration. There might be many options for networking, companionship, and support to review. However, you may not have a clear answer until early evening when Mars conjuncts Mercury retrograde in your third house of immediate community. It might become obvious who’s worth getting to know better based on how the potential friend handles conflict, disagreement, and action. You could also hear something about someone that changes your perspective of them. Take your time considering all options, especially after the moon enters Virgo.

Scorpio

What are you working toward, Scorpio? Think about your long-term goals and plans, as the last quarter moon emboldens your tenth house of career. Luna wants you to succeed, so you have to be firm about what you want to accomplish. Although you may have an idea of what this could be, there might be unexpected developments that alter your course of action this evening. Mars will conjunct Mercury retrograde in your second house of value, which will help you discover what you truly want. Once you figure this out, this may change how you go after opportunities and see your professional value. You may feel more self-assured pursuing a dream after the moon enters Virgo.

Sagittarius

Your journey is full of possibilities, Sagittarius. Believe that there’s more to your journey, as the last quarter moon enhances your ninth house of exploration. Luna says your adventure could go in any direction, but you must get a move on to see where your actions may lead. Don’t be surprised if you need to regroup and reassess this evening, since Mars will conjunct Mercury retrograde in your first house of identity. You may feel differently about your ventures if your self-perception is evolving into something new. Give yourself time to consider how your self-exploration plays into the greater scheme of your life. You may have a new perspective once the moon enters Virgo later on.

Capricorn

Don’t be afraid, Capricorn. Confront your innermost worries and fears once the last quarter moon shines a light on your eighth house of taboo. Everything bubbling beneath the surface will demand your attention. Feelings like shame, guilt, and apprehension will come up. Instead of pretending like everything’s fine, the cosmic energy urges you to dive into what’s unnerving you. You may have a profound revelation this evening, as Mars conjuncts Mercury retrograde in your twelfth house of unconsciousness. Something previously hidden will come to light, which will provide you much-needed clarity. Your deep introspection will give you the power to move forward, which you can do after the moon enters Virgo.

Aquarius

Who do you want as a partner, Aquarius? You may want to think about who could become your other half, as the last quarter moon piques interest in your seventh house of commitment. Luna may draw attention to a romantic partner or professional partnership. Either way, you have a chance to explore a connection to see if someone could be your go-to person. An unexpected development may come this evening when Mars conjuncts Mercury retrograde in your eleventh house of community. You may feel differently about a potential partner-in-crime when their actions or words come to light. Take whatever comes up as a sign to reflect more deeply on investing into this connection, especially once the moon enters Virgo later on.

Pisces

Go back to the drawing board, Pisces. You might be concerned with where your work life is heading, as the last quarter moon transits your sixth house of work. Luna will be your call to action to either do more at your job, or to put more effort into your job search. Despite being action-oriented, you may be setback in your efforts by this evening. Mars will conjunct Mercury retrograde in your tenth house of your career, which will ask you to reconsider what you truly want to do and if your goals align with your professional calling. Take this as your sign to move more slowly and intentionally to find the best commitment for your career path, especially after the moon enters Virgo.