Daily horoscope for April 12, 2023

Tensions rise, but then fall. The serious Moon stands off against intense Mars at 5:03 am EDT, making it easier for us to lose our tempers and act in frustration. Luna then collaborates with Mercury, allowing us to communicate our feelings in a concrete and positive way — this is a good time for apologies if they’re necessary for earlier grumpy moods. Finally, the Moon aligns with Uranus, helping stubbornness melt away and allowing us to appreciate each other’s differences. Stay cool today.

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March 21-April 19

You may not be as interested in listening to authority figures recently. Someone in your life who has power over you might ask you to do something that you don’t want to do, and you could lose your temper with this person. Unfortunately, that probably won’t go over well, and repairing the relationship through a heart-to-heart may be in order later on. Keep yourself grounded in frustrating situations as best you can — it’s not worth hurting someone else with words.

April 20-May 20

The people who are supposed to support you most might let you down in the near future. These may be mentors or healers, but even with all their knowledge and expertise, they can still mess up. Afterward, you could feel slighted by or uncertain of them. Nobody gets everything right, and they may realize that they were wrong and apologize to you in time. Your willingness to be understanding with them now will likely be returned whenever you make a mistake someday.

May 21-June 20

Focusing too much on solving a single problem can create problems today. Someone may bring you a worry that they have, and instead of listening to them, you might jump into trying to fix the issue. They could then feel like you’re trying to solve things without fully understanding them first, or that you’re not interested in their feelings, possibly disappointing them. Make an effort to hear them out before offering advice or assistance, because they might need a friend, not a helper.

June 21-July 22

You might clash with someone that you’re normally on good terms with. Every relationship or friendship has ups and downs, and things could be dipping down for you two, inciting tension or miscommunication that creates bigger struggles with each other or with your larger friend group. Friends can understand where the disconnect between you is, so consider letting them counsel you separately to apologize to each other and let bygones be bygones. Don’t let a rift come between you because you couldn’t understand each other.

July 23-August 22

Acting out of fear could hurt someone’s feelings. Someone in your life might say something that you take offense to and then retaliate against with your own words, but you may have misunderstood, bringing on an awkward situation and a need for making up. An insecurity of yours might have been jabbed by what they said, and your worries or past experiences further colored the conflict. Be aware of what they’re saying versus what you’re projecting by clarifying before jumping to conclusions.

August 23-September 22

Friendships can become dramatic without warning. You might experience other people ganging up on you for your opinion or because of your emotional expression, as they feel it was inappropriate or as though you weren’t being a team player. Being willing to accept some of the responsibility and pledge to work on how you coordinate with the group can diffuse a tense situation, and they may then accept some of the responsibility themselves. Diplomacy is your best path toward success.

September 23-October 22

Your hidden emotions may come to the forefront at any moment. You could have been hiding them to keep the peace, but your inner fire might have sparked out of you, leading to regrets about being too visible or sharing too much. In order to rebalance the energy between you and whoever you expressed deep emotions to, you may need to explain why you feel that way or listen to their perspective on it to gain another viewpoint. It’s okay to open up.

October 23-November 21

Travel issues can bring a different side out of you. You might find that you are in a worse mood due to traffic or other delays, and even if you don’t mean to, this bad mood can color your conversations with people that didn’t do anything wrong. While you may be about to blow up, lashing out at others won’t help anything. Find your center, and try to understand the ways in which they could be frustrated too. We’re all in this together.

November 22-December 21

One topic might be living rent-free in your mind. Your deep focus may concern other people in your life, particularly if you’ve ignored them in favor of this singular interest. Allowing significant relationships such as these to wither away in favor of spending time solely centered around one area of your life or one person invites unhelpful tension — you may really regret it later if you don’t make time for your loved ones. If they mean something to you, show them.

December 22-January 19

You may butt heads with someone today. Your way could feel like the only right way to you, but their way probably feels like the only right way to them, and your opposition to each other might seem like an impassable wall. Instead of letting this drive a wedge between you, the universe is calling you to be creative and think outside of the box to find a compromise. Don’t focus on what divides you — highlight what brings you together.

January 20-February 18

A bad mood could have you lashing out at someone you see every day. You may work with this person or see them as a part of your routine, but you might not be feeling quite yourself, and they could get on your nerves without even trying. It’s possible that other challenging events have been stoking the fire of your irritation, so you end up exploding when someone lights the final match. Find a few moments to breathe and allow the pressure to subside.

February 19-March 20

Irresponsible or rash behavior can cause you to do something that you don’t mean to. Having too much fun or becoming intoxicated may end with you going overboard and saying something out of line, offending the person on the receiving end. While you may be caught in the moment and not quite yourself, that isn’t an excuse to hurt other people. Prepare yourself for an apology still being warranted, and be aware of how you’re treating others when you’re living it up.

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