Horoscope For Today: Wednesday, September 23, 2025

We’re finally into the early days of fall—and Libra season—and while we might feel the need to cozy up at home, things might not be so simple. Today, Mars in Scorpio squares Pluto in Aquarius, leading to power struggles and a destructive drive to succeed.

Aries

Power dynamics are a big theme today. With Mars transiting into Scorpio a few days ago, one theme in your life right now is the desire for control and overall emotion struggle. And when this squares Pluto in Aquarius, things start to hit the fan. After all, Pluto is currently in your house of community and shared social causes, meaning that the things you want right now might not actually be for the greater good—and may ultimately negatively impact the people in your community.

Taurus

With Mars in your house of relationships right now, you might be feeling a shift toward a focus on your love life—for better or for worse. After all, Mars is the planet of passion, which often either leads to intimacy or conflict within romantic connections. And with Pluto hanging out in your house of career, your work life (or even just how you want to be viewed by the world) might be interfering with your relationships, either preventing them from getting of the ground or forcing you to prioritize in a way that becomes a problem in your existing relationships.

Gemini

Within the last few days, Mars has moved into your house of routines and health, meaning that you’ll be putting a lot more energy into getting your life in order (and taking care of yourself) than usual. That being said, today, Pluto in your ninth house might make that difficult—this is bringing challenging and transformative revelations in your life that might make you second guess how you’ve been living your life, especially from a spiritual or philosophical point of view. This may feel like the practicalities of your life are warring with your ideals, and it’s time for you to figure out what you want your day-to-day to look like.

Cancer

Now that Mars has moved into your fifth house, you might be looking at the world through rose-colored glasses. Right now you’re being motivated by passion—in your creative pursuits, but also in love and romance. That being said, today Pluto in your eighth house might be causing problems—after all, this is the house of intimacy and shared resources. You might be forced to face taboos or hidden secrets surrounding these areas in your life, or you may be in an uncomfortable period of personal transformation through romance or creative pursuits. Whatever it may be, expect some big changes today.

Leo

The next month or so will center on emotional experiences surrounding home and family, highlighting conflicts and the desire to assert oneself in family matters. Today specifically, though, Pluto in your house of relationships might cause tension in your domestic sphere—your love life is undergoing a transformation, and this might cause power struggles or throw a wrench into your domestic affairs. If you’re married, this transit might feel more potent, as it likely will create conflict with your partner.

Virgo

When Mars moved into your third house a few days ago, it began a period of revitalization, giving you renewed energy and encouraging open communication with those in your close circles. Today, however, Pluto is creating tension in this sector of your life, specifically in ways that relate to your daily routines and health. You might feel trapped in a schedule or possibly like you don’t have the structures necessary for you to thrive right now, causing unpredictable struggles.

Libra

Right now, money is likely on your mind, and you might find your sense of motivation comes directly from your financial situation. Today, you might find this particularly challenging when it comes to your sense of self-expression or creativity. If you’re an artist or a creative, you might find you’re feeling more unstable than usual in your vocation; on the other hand, you might find yourself shunting aside your hobbies or passion projects to instead focus on more lucrative tasks.

Scorpio

Mars has moved into your first house, giving you a renewed sense of motivation and increased assertiveness. You’re not afraid to go after what you want, but today, that might specifically cause tension within your domestic sphere. There may be conflicts within your family that threaten to drain this energy, or it’s possible that your renewed sense of energy might contribute to these struggles, especially in terms of power dynamics. Mars is the planet of war, so be careful where you choose to focus this energy.

Sagittarius

Mars moving into your twelfth house can be a frustrating energy filled with indecisiveness, self-sabotage, or even repressed anger. You’ll be spending the next month or so working through these themes, but today this may specifically become a problem in terms of communication, especially between you and your neighbors, siblings, or close friends. You may find yourself unable to make concrete plans or to express your truly feelings, creating tension and resentment if left unchecked.

Capricorn

Over the next month, you’re going to feel motivated by collective action—whether that means following along with friends or stepping up to help out a social cause. While this can be an uplifting, community-driven feeling, today specifically you might find your financial situation might be taking a toll on it. The way you look at money and value are changing, and you might have to decide where your priorities lie today, especially if it’s affecting your social life.

Aquarius

Mars in your tenth house is highlighting your motivation in your career over the next month or so—and also signaling that there might be some conflicts that affect your job or your public image. Today, Pluto is magnifying those tense feelings, especially because it’s hanging out in your house of identity and self, meaning that your job might be affecting your feelings of self-worth or that you’re prioritizing your thoughts and ideas, refusing to negotiate with others. There are power struggles in this transit, so be sure to try to take a step back and ask yourself if there is a better way forward.

Pisces

Mars is giving you a boost of ambition over the next month, especially in terms of higher learning, travel, and spiritual pursuits. You’re interesting in expanding your worldview, but today, Aquarius might that difficult, bringing up repressed emotions, hidden fears, and past traumas. There’s a lot of mental transformation going on here, but that doesn’t mean it’s going to be easy—you’re likely to feel drained or emotionally tense, creating issues in the material. Remember: We often have to come to terms with the past to move forward.