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Daily Horoscope: January 04, 2017

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

Communication planet Mercury is retrograde, and at 9:16 AM today it dips back into Fire sign Sagittarius, which will stir up issues in your life from early December 2016. The Moon in Pisces clashes with Mercury in Sagittarius at 11:14 AM, creating a fidgety vibe, and the Moon enters Fire sign Aries at 11:20 AM, at which point we won't be able to stay still any longer—the vibe is passionate and impulsive! All times EST.


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Aries

The Moon enters your sign today. Put yourself where you belong: first! Issues concerning travel, school, and important projects will get totally confused and convoluted now, thanks to Mercury retrograde, which is reentering fellow Fire sign Sagittarius today.

Taurus

You're in an intense, emotional mood today, Taurus. You're tired as hell, and the Moon in Aries wants you to catch up on alone time and sleep. Mercury retrograde reenters Sagittarius today, stirring some anxiety—it's time to let go of the past and of your fears.

Gemini

Relationship issues from early December 2016 are coming up again in your life, thanks to Mercury retrograde dipping back into Sagittarius. The Moon enters Aries today, encouraging you to make time for friends.

Cancer

The Moon enters Fire sign Aries today and ignites the career and success sector of your chart, Cancer—exciting! But watch out for confusion at work. Mercury retrograde reenters know-it-all Sagittarius today, creating communication blunders and delays.

Leo

The Moon enters fellow Fire sign Aries today, lighting up the travel and learning sector of your chart! But don't be quick to book that flight or buy that lecture ticket—Mercury retrograde reenters Fire sign Sagittarius, bringing delays and confusion.

Virgo

Your ruling planet, Mercury, is retrograde, which is pretty annoying for you. Today Mercury reenters Sagittarius, bringing up issues concerning your home and family. You're in a very intense, emotional mood today, thanks to the Moon entering Fire sign Aries.

Libra

Today the Moon enters Aries, the sign opposite you on the zodiac wheel! Relationships are your focus today, but don't make any commitments yet. Mercury is still retrograde, which means there is always more information for you to consider.

Scorpio

Financial concerns from early December will reappear today, thanks to Mercury retrograde reentering Sagittarius and lighting up the money sector of your chart. The Moon enters Aries today, energizing you to get work done.

Sagittarius

The Moon enters fellow Fire sign Aries today, sending you good vibes around love and creativity, but think before you speak—Mercury retrograde reenters your sign today, creating communication blunders.

Capricorn

You can't know what you don't know, Capricorn, which I'm sure really annoys you! Ask a trusted friend if they see something about your life that you're missing. Do you have spinach in your teeth? A backstabbing friend? Get the scoop.

Aquarius

Expect to run into plenty of friends from the past now that Mercury retrograde has dipped back into friendly Fire sign Sagittarius. The Moon enters Aries today, bringing messages your way.

Pisces

Issues concerning your career or reputation that you were dealing with in early December 2016 are back up again for you to work out, thanks to Mercury retrograde reentering Sagittarius.

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