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Horoscopes

Daily Horoscope: May 08, 2016

Daily horoscopes and astrology for Aquarius, Pisces, Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, and Capricorn.
Illustration by Nicole Ginelli

The Moon in Gemini clashes with Neptune in dreamy Pisces, waking us up to some harsh realities. The Moon also challenges Jupiter in Virgo at 9:51 PM, forcing us to get practical about a situation. The Moon opposes taskmaster Saturn in Sagittarius at 12:32 PM, bringing us some obstacles to climb over. Interesting conversations will arrive late tonight at 12:15 AM when the Moon connects with rebel Uranus in Aries. All times EDT.


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Aries

Today is super frustrating around all things Mercury: Communication, travel, and even shopping is a pain. Keep things simple today. Late night brings problem-solving inspiration.

Taurus

Today brings some stress, Taurus. There's drama brewing in your friendships, and your lovers are stressed out. Money issues are also getting on your nerves, but an unexpected way to solve a financial problem could come soon.

Gemini

The Moon is in your sign today, Gemini! You're being pulled in so many different directions today, don't be afraid to hit pause and take care of yourself first—the Moon wants you to nurture yourself.

Cancer

You're moody AF today, Cancer, with the Moon (your ruling planet) clashing with foggy Neptune, gluttonous Jupiter, and grumpy Saturn. Wild Uranus will come around later to shake you up, which you might enjoy.

Leo

The Moon is in chatty, social Air sign Gemini today, lighting up the part of your chart that rules friendship and socializing. Today brings some obstacles, but having someone to talk to will help.

Virgo

You feel pulled in every direction today. You have lots of work you want to do on yourself, but your family and your work demand attention, too. Helpful vibes will flow later this evening.

Libra

Not much is in your control today, Libra, but the Moon is in Gemini, sending you some good luck during this stressful day. Be the best listener you can be this afternoon to help heal a hard situation.

Scorpio

The vibe today is stressful and stubborn, Scorpio, but you know how to have a sense of humor during dark times. The Moon is in Gemini boosting your intuition, and a clever way to solve a problem will come to you tonight.

Sagittarius

Today is stressful, Sagittarius: You're stressed about work and your home life. Finding balance between the two is your key to success today. A revelatory conversation will go down in one of your relationships this evening.

Capricorn

It's hard getting shit done when Mercury retrograde is bringing delays and malfunctions, Capricorn, but today the Moon in Gemini is pushing you to tackle your chores.

Aquarius

The Moon is in fellow Air sign Gemini today, lighting up the sector of your chart that rules fun, flirtation, and creativity: yay! But today does bring some drama. Be your usual cool self. A way to solve problems will arrive later this evening.

Pisces

There is a lot of tension today, Pisces. I suspect you will ghost on most of your responsibilities. You can avoid your problems, but you can't avoid yourself. Confront your issues.

What's in the stars for you in May? Read your monthly horoscope here.