Horoscope For Today: Friday, February 23, 2024

Today is at odds between the dreamy and the practical for the zodiac signs!

Starting off the day, Mercury—the planet of communication, technology, and learning—moves into the dreamy, idealistic side of Pisces. This shift could mark a change in your disposition and the way you converse with others, as well as the ideas you put out into the world. We may feel more attuned to others and less to our personal needs, so it’s good to ensure we care for ourselves, too.

Later, the Moon moves into the pragmatic, grounded sign of Virgo, which happens to be the sister sign of Pisces. Where Pisces is dreamy and untethered, Virgo is determined and detail-oriented. Our emotions may feel more reserved and direct, even critical, if we feel threatened or hurt. Later in the night, the Moon and Mercury will form an opposition to each other, which could lead to unfortunate miscommunications or misunderstandings of situations we are in. We may feel the need to jump to conclusions, but it’s best to take a step back before making any hasty decisions. 

Check your signs below (Sun and Rising!) to see what today has in store for you!

Aries

You’re trying to make sense of your mental and physical health today, Aries. With Mercury in Pisces moving through your 12th House of Isolation and Subconscious, you may feel more introverted or reclusive, especially as you revisit the past, trying to find answers. You often prefer to push forward, but the urge to slow down and sit with the repressed feelings is stronger than usual. With the Moon in Virgo in your 6th House of Routines, Habits, and Wellness, you may feel overwhelmed and stressed to the point it takes a toll on your physical health if you don’t find a way to manage and ground your emotions. Taking things one step at a time is best in such situations. You may find meditation or journaling helpful but try not to spend too much time on past situations or circumstances you can’t change. Things may not feel obvious, especially later in the night, but patience is vital. 

Taurus

If you are hoping to charm people today, you have the upper hand, Taurus. With Mercury in Pisces entering your 11th House of Friendships and Networking, people, particularly your friends, may feel more drawn to talking to you about what’s happening in their lives, perhaps even seeking your advice. You’re more open to listening and entertaining other perspectives. You have a dreamy, romantic quality to your conversations and feel more intentional and creative than usual. With the Moon in Virgo in your 5th House of Creativity and Pleasure, you could feel more free-spirited, but remember that all actions have consequences—especially as it gets late, you may not make the best decisions, so think before you act.

Gemini

Your ideas are getting more attention starting today, Gemini. As Mercury moves into Pisces and your 10th House of Career and Public Image, the way you see things and your contributions will likely be received more, much to your excitement. The only downside is that you may not always come across as clear, or what you’re trying to say gets lost along the way. Writing things down may help make more sense of what you’re hoping to communicate, and people are more likely to be patient enough to let you sort it out. With the Moon in Virgo in your 4th House of Home and Roots, you may feel an increased need to ensure you’re creating security—even your biggest daydreams may feel less idealistic if you feel you have to risk too much. However, you have time to figure out a way to not keep yourself hidden and small without destroying all aspects of a secure life. Trust yourself. 

Cancer

Your ideas and dreams are feeling larger than life today, Cancer. With the shift of Mercury into Pisces in your 9th House of Philosophy, Travel, and Higher Education, you’re letting yourself dream and envision a more expansive future that you usually feel too timid to express. Of course, things are always more than they seem, but it isn’t wrong to want to do more and be part of something beyond yourself. With the Moon in Virgo in your 3rd House of Communication and Local Community, you may feel some guilt or some hesitancy to venture out when you have the reassurance or responsibility of where you currently are, notably in the number of tasks and errands you need to run to keep things going smoothly. Give yourself the time to take care of your responsibilities and to dream—you need both. 

Leo

Your intuition is going off today, Leo, but you’re unsure how to navigate it. As Mercury moves into Pisces and your 8th House of Intimacy and Shared Resources, you can pick up on cues other people are giving off more than usual, and you might be surprised about who you can and can’t trust. You may also feel inclined to approach topics you’ve been avoiding because you have a stronger sense of communication, but the Moon in Virgo in your 2nd House hesitates to rock the boat. You don’t want to risk the consistency you currently have, and having specific talks may put that ease at risk—today may not be the time to dive into these moments, but sitting with what you want to say and waiting a few days is likely for the best. 

Virgo

You’re feeling more drawn to connection with your closest people, Virgo. Notably, conversations between you and your one-on-one partnerships feel more optimistic and reassuring, especially if things need to be sorted out between you. You feel more at ease in the presence of those you deeply care for. However, with the Moon in your 1st House of Self and Identity, it’s possible that you may feel a little reactive or defensive if someone makes a comment about you, even unintentionally. You may feel the push to assert yourself more, but don’t say or do anything you’ll regret later. Sometimes, it’s best to hear someone out before jumping to conclusions regarding what they meant. 

Libra

You’re trying to get yourself in shape across the board today, Libra. With Mercury entering Pisces and your 6th House of Habits, Routines, and Wellness, focusing on improving your health and creating healthier habits gives you fresh excitement to take on the day. You may be dreaming bigger about new skills and possibilities once you get more organized and find what works for you. With the Moon in Virgo in your 12th House of Isolation and Subconscious, you also feel an immense need to care for your mental health and inner world. The importance of not burning the candle at both ends is crucial, so be mindful of what you can take on. 

Scorpio

You’re getting more in touch with your individuality today, Scorpio. With Mercury moving into Pisces and your 5th House of Creativity and Pleasure, you feel more inspired and idealistic than usual regarding your self-expression and zest for life. You feel more optimistic about your place in the world and the mark you wish to leave on it, and you feel emboldened to express your ideas and passions in bigger ways. With The Moon in Virgo in your 11th House of Friendships and Networking, you could feel intimidated by the emotions and reactions of others, mainly if you think they are pushing back against how you express yourself. However, there are people in your corner—remember that.

Sagittarius 

You’re getting in touch with your roots today, Sagittarius. As Mercury in Pisces moves into your 4th House of Home and Roots, you’re feeling mainly focused on domestic matters and your past. You may feel a desire to talk about your childhood and rehash certain aspects of it or push to retreat into your home and focus more intently on rest and building a secure place for you and your loved ones. With the Moon in Virgo in your 10th House of Career and Public Image, it’s possible you could get some pushback from authority figures—perhaps your parents in terms of your childhood or your boss in terms of focusing more on your home life—but ultimately you still know the responsibilities you carry, and you’re not looking to evade them. Communicating what you need may not be easy, but it will be best to provide some reassurance. 

Capricorn

You’ve got a lot on your mind that you want to do today, Capricorn. With Mercury in Pisces moving into your 3rd House of Communication and Local Community, you may feel overrun with errands and to-do lists, and despite your practical nature, it can still be challenging to maneuver. You may also find more of your close friends, neighbors, or siblings reconnecting with you, and the conversations could be beneficial. With the Moon in Virgo in your 9th House of Philosophy, Higher Education, and Travel, you may also be longing for a bit of distraction or escape as you’re dealing with everything piling on today. You’re human, and it’s understandable, but don’t forget the things that have to be accomplished. If there are things you can afford to push off for a day or two, don’t pressure yourself into doing it all at once.

Aquarius

You’ve got money on your mind today, Aquarius, and it may prove a bit stressful. With Mercury in Pisces entering your 2nd House of Income and Values, you may have a distinct focus on your income, bills, and other money matters. While you may come across additional money-making ideas, you may also feel overwhelmed by your financial situation, so try to be easy on yourself and work towards a plan to keep things in order. With the Moon in Virgo in your 8th House of Intimacy and Bonds, finances could result in an emotional reaction from you, so try to keep a level head and not delve too deep into cynical feelings on the matter. Try not to jump into legal negotiations or sign contracts involving financial or debt issues, as you may not see things as clearly.

Pisces

You’re in the mood to express yourself today, Pisces, but maybe not everyone gets what you’re putting out there. With Mercury in Pisces entering your 1st House of Self and Identity, you’re more forward with what you think and how you feel, and you’re not as afraid to express yourself, notably through communication. With the Moon in Virgo in your 7th House of Partnerships, however, it could feel as though even those closest to you are struggling to understand what you want to say, or it isn’t making sense to them in the way it is to you. While frustrating, try your best to slow things down and take it one moment at a time. The people who love you are patient enough to work towards understanding, so don’t get so annoyed that you withdraw or say things you regret.