Horoscope For Today: Sunday, February 23, 2025

The long-awaited Pisces stellium of 2025 continues to reflect our collective obsession with mysticism and spirituality, and the North Node remains in close conjunction to Neptune at 28° Pisces. For more of what that entails, read the horoscope for February 10, 2025, where I explain in greater detail how this energy is lending itself equally to spiritual awakening and unhealthy escapism.

We are beginning to see, now, the reason why astrologers have been calling 2025 the dawn of a new era. This is truly unprecedented territory. No one knows exactly what’s coming next, but the cosmos is giving us a few clues, beginning with the moon in Capricorn sextile the sun in Pisces at 4°. This takes place at 3:27 AM EST, setting the tone for a day that will be simultaneously productive and emotional.

If your natural state is strategic, rational, and able to play the long game, you will find this energy useful in your personal and professional life, but you may feel as though you have to think creatively in order to exert your usual power. It’s okay to sometimes step outside of your comfort zone.

Mars, which has been hanging out in Cancer for the past several months and reflecting all kinds of unhealthy masculinity and vindictive oppression of women and children, is now finally stationing direct at 17°. The pivotal moment occurs at 9:01 AM, in a close trine with Mercury in Pisces, suggesting miscommunication as the world restabilizes itself.

It won’t be smooth sailing just yet, as the fiery Mars is in its detriment in the historically feminine sign of Cancer, but there is a greater likelihood that the actions we take collectively and individually will actually work out in our favor, rather than get foiled at the last minute.

On the other hand, the potential for direct, straightforward violence is heightened. Those who have felt ostracized or outcasted by society are coming out in full force, especially with the Piscean delusion fuelling their belief that their cause is truly noble.

What can you expect, based on your rising sign? The following forecast will give you a general idea of how things are going to play out.

Aries

Early this morning, the moon in your tenth house forms a sextile with the sun in your twelfth, reflecting growing tension between your public persona and your internal sense of self. Are you feeling unbalanced despite putting on a brave face to the world? Later this morning Mars stations direct—finally!—in your fourth house, lighting a fire under your heels to take action around your home and speak up for what you feel you deserve from your family. As Mars trines Mercury in your twelfth house, however, you may find it difficult to communicate your feelings directly and instead find yourself weeping the words you cannot speak. A little cathartic crash-out never hurt anyone.

Taurus

In the early hours, the moon in your ninth house forms a sextile with the sun in your eleventh, encouraging you to seek community that satisfies your spiritual longings and intellectual curiosity. Later, when Mars finally goes direct in your third house, communication will flow more smoothly—even if you and others around you take a more direct and harsh approach in the process. And when Mars forms a trine to Mercury in your eleventh house, you’ll feel empowered to spread some delusional confidence within your friend group. Just be wary of going a little too hard. You can lead a horse to water, but not everyone will recognize their own potential, no matter how strongly you hype them up.

Gemini

Early this morning, the moon in your eighth house forms a sextile with the sun in your tenth, giving you a boost of creativity borne from the taboo and secretive things you’ve been writing in your journal. Wear your heart on your sleeve and the world will likely be receptive. Later on this morning, Mars, at long last, stations direct in your second house, triggering you to take action in your financial sector. Your earning potential is further increased when Mars forms a trine to Mercury in your tenth house, as it will encourage others to invest in your ideas.

Cancer

This morning the moon in your seventh house will make a sextile to the sun in your ninth, indicating that your existential musings will resonate with your partner and you will be unafraid to dive deep into the hard conversations. Later, when Mars finally stations direct in your first house, you’ll feel a boost of physical strength and power, emboldening you to take the first steps towards your concrete goals. If you’ve been slacking on your resolution to get to the gym more often, today is the day to get yourself back into action. And when Mars forms a trine to Mercury in your ninth house, you’ll find dialogue with intellectuals and spiritual seekers to be especially rewarding.

Leo

In the early hours, the moon in your sixth house forms a sextile to the sun in your eighth, offering you a chance to court potential investors or ask for a raise if you’ve been pulling more than your usual weight at the office. Later, you can breathe a sigh of relief as Mars finally goes direct in your twelfth house, relieving you of the psychological stress you’ve been under. When it trines Mercury in your eighth house, you’ll feel all the more comfortable asking for what you deserve—and sharing the parts of your story that you may have previously kept secret. Your vulnerability is your secret weapon right now.

Virgo

The day starts off with the moon in your fifth house making a sextile to the sun in your seventh, giving you all kinds of romantic daydreams and creative inspiration. Today might be the day you’re daring enough to ask your situationship to settle down, or slide into your crush’s DMs. Later, Mars finally stations direct in your eleventh house, releasing you from the conflicts you’ve been experiencing within your broader social network and potentially elevating you to a position of greater significance. When Mars forms a trine with Mercury in your seventh house, you’ll feel more determined than ever to put the moves on someone you’ve been eyeing. Be daring and bold—even if you’re not typically the one to make the first move, the stars are aligned in your favor right now.

Libra

Today begins with the moon in your fourth house making a sextile to the sun in your sixth, so it’s a perfect day to be productive around the home and catch up on mundane chores you’ve been avoiding. Later this morning, Mars finally stations direct in your tenth house, easing your professional conflicts and offering you a coat of white primer if you’ve been dealing with a scandal that has negatively impacted your career. People are likely to be more forgiving today. In fact, when Mars forms a trine with Mercury in your sixth house, you might get some apologies sent your way—but on the flip side, you could be the target of someone’s projection as they throw more slanderous comments your way. Put your phone on Do Not Disturb if things are getting out of hand.

Scorpio

Early this morning, the moon in your third house forms a sextile to the sun in your fifth, opening the doors of communication between you and a casual fling. If you’re looking to take things more seriously, be radically vulnerable about your feelings; even if the outcome isn’t exactly what you were hoping, it’s important to remember that rejection is protection. Later on, Mars will finally go direct in your ninth house, indicating your intuitive and intellectual power is about to reach new heights. Furthermore, when Mars forms a trine with Mercury in your fifth house, you can expect to reach new romantic prospects and creative collaborations who share your worldview and ideals.

Sagittarius

In the early morning hours, the moon in your second house forms a sextile to the sun in your fourth, inspiring you to splurge a little and incorporate luxury into your home environment. Later, Mars goes direct in your eighth house, inciting you to make changes to the way you share resources and soul-bond with partners. You might suddenly feel invigorated to exploring your dark side and be more sexually experimental, too. When Mars makes a trine to Mercury in your fourth house, you’ll be more adventurous and willing to express your feelings to your loved ones. This could be a profoundly healing time, if you are willing to go deeper than you ever have before.

Capricorn

With the moon in your first house making a sextile to the sun in your third first thing this morning, you’ll have the great combination of physical charisma and smooth communication skills. It’s a great day to get out there and network, showcasing the best possible side of yourself. Later, when Mars finally stations direct in your seventh house, any relationship struggles you’ve been facing will either ease up or come to a major climax; either way, you’ll know exactly where you stand with your person and the arguments will feel more cathartic than frustrating. Mars’ trine to Mercury in your third house reflects the easy dialogue, even if it’s challenging. You might find it helpful to reach out to a local friend or sibling for some unbiased advice, too.

Aquarius

The day kicks off with the moon in your twelfth house forming a sextile to the sun in your second, so you may be ruminating on your financial situation or brainstorming ways to get yourself out of the rut you’ve been in. Right now, ironically, sharing your most vulnerable moments might just be the way to increase your earnings. After what feels like the longest retrograde period known to man, Mars is finally direct in your sixth house, triggering you back into productive action and setting your sights on how you can change up your work and wellness routine. When it forms a trine to Mercury in your second house, you might feel inspired to reach out to a financial advisor or a friend with good business sense for strategic, no-nonsense advice.

Pisces

Early this morning, the moon in your eleventh house forms a sextile to the sun in your first, making you the star of your friend group for the moment. Don’t be surprised if you get a lot of positive attention for a recent achievement or if your friends come out of the woodwork to ask to catch up. Later, after a lengthy retrograde period, Mars finally goes direct in your fifth house, setting your sights on passion projects and romantic partners that can go the distance and emotionally fulfill you over the long term. What’s more, Mars is going to trine Mercury in your first house, giving you a certain way with words that will enable you to charm just about anyone you meet.