Moon Alert: After 2:30 p.m. EDT today (11:30 a.m. PDT) there are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions. The Moon is in VIRGO.
Happy Birthday for Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025:
You are knowledgeable, perceptive and ready to help. Your intellectual curiosity prompts you to analyze people and your surroundings. This year you are reaping the benefits of your hard work. Expect power and leadership. Seize opportunities in business dealings and act on them. Expect promotions, awards and kudos.
ARIES
(March 21-April 19)
★★★
Relations with partners (personal and professional) are super positive today. You feel that together you can run the world! Meanwhile, hiccups and upsets to technology, to your work routine or when dealing with a pet might occur. Be vigilant. Tonight: Work.
TAURUS
(April 20-May 20)
★★★
Parents, keep an eye on your kids to avoid accidents. Caution against sports accidents as well. Meanwhile, social plans might suddenly change. Work-related travel might be thrilling. In fact, ideas related to your job might look wonderful and promising! Tonight: Play!
GEMINI
(May 21-June 20)
★★★
Your home routine will be interrupted today. (Stock the fridge.) Surprise invitations, unexpected gatherings, big plans related to kids, sports or the arts might send you in a new direction. This is a work hard/party day! Keep your eyes open. Tonight: Cocoon.
CANCER
(June 21-July 22)
★★★
Family discussions will be positive today because people are upbeat and optimistic. However, this optimism could promote overestimating things. Therefore, be cautious, and don’t bite off more than you can chew. Stay realistic. Pay attention to avoid accidents today. Tonight: Discussions.
LEO
(July 23-Aug. 22)
★★★
It’s easy to be in a positive frame of mind today, which is a blessing. Your attitude and your outlook can change how you see your world. (No question about this.) Today’s optimism is why you’re full of ambitious ideas and glitzy plans! Protect your possessions and assets today. Tonight: Check your money.
VIRGO
(Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
★★★
This afternoon the Moon in your sign will be at odds with unpredictable Uranus, which might make you impulsive and accident-prone. Don’t do anything you will later regret. This also applies to financial decisions. Today your rose-colored glasses could make you believe that a financial situation is more promising than it really is. Tonight: You win!
LIBRA
(Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
★★★
Today the Sun is in your sign dancing with Jupiter, prompting you to try things you might not normally do. Your generosity might be extravagant. You might take on more than you can handle. Some might see you as arrogant. These things are possible, but they might not happen. Be careful. Tonight: Privacy.
SCORPIO
(Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
★★★
You might feel a stronger connection with your spiritual or inner world today because your idealism is aroused. Because of this, you might try to help someone. (Very noble.) Always remember that true generosity is giving what is needed. (Big difference.) Tonight: Be friendly.
SAGITTARIUS
(Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
★★★
You’ll enjoy schmoozing with friends and members of groups. You are popular today. People see you as bigger than life and full of positive energy. Because of this, you can be like the Pied Piper encouraging others to follow your lead. Make sure you have something meaningful to offer them. Tonight: You’re noticed.
CAPRICORN
(Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
★★★
Travel plans might suddenly change today. With the Sun and fair Venus at the top of your chart, you look great, which is why others admire you. Because you hold influence over others, make sure you know what you’re talking about. Are your plans really doable? Tonight: Explore!
AQUARIUS
(Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
★★★
Double-check banking issues and details with wills, inheritances, taxes and debt, because something unexpected could impact these areas. Travel plans will be ambitious today. Likewise, your expectations in publishing, the media, higher education, medicine and the law might be “bigger than life.” Tonight: Check your finances.
PISCES
(Feb. 19-March 20)
★★★
When dealing with a friend or partner today, be ready for something unexpected. Someone might change their mind. Meanwhile, don’t give away the farm today (no matter how generous you feel), especially to your own kids or for the welfare of other children. You can entertain grandiose plans, but keep your feet on the ground where money is concerned. Tonight: Cooperate.
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