General Daily Insight for October 12, 2023

General Daily Insight for October 12, 2023

Our passions are shining! Intense Mars reaches its home sign of deep Scorpio at 12:04 am EDT, heightening Mars’ power by adding a dose of ambition and encouraging passionate dedication to what we love. That said, when communicative Mercury struggles with expansive Jupiter, it can be hard to talk about weighty subjects in a way that conveys our true thoughts. Thankfully, as the Moon moves into Libra, it focuses on harmony and balance to counteract that Martian intensity. Let’s try to do everything in moderation.

Aries

March 21 – April 19

You can access your deepest determination! Your motivation is here to boost you past certain obstacles that may have confused you in your past! As you stay strongly in touch with your feelings, you’ll know what you want with certainty. However, you are at risk of pushing yourself too far — and loved ones may feel ignored if your focus overshadows your commitments to them. Be aware of what you’ve promised to your loved ones, and don’t get too lost in your passionate mindset.

Taurus

April 20 – May 20

You may struggle to be honest about your struggles. This can sound counterintuitive, possibly only adding another struggle to the mix, but honesty is definitely the best policy now. You might be striving to handle things on your own, and others are probably willing to help you, but they won’t be able to do anything if they don’t know what you’re going through! It can be embarrassing to open up and ask for what you need, but bite the bullet and do it anyway.

Gemini

May 21 – June 20

You might want to change schedules abruptly. This may come on the heels of another routine change that you’ve enacted, but doing too much at once could be overwhelming! Don’t risk stumbling and losing progress that you’ve already made. Be reasonable — let one new habit sink in before attempting to add another one, rather than trying to do everything at once. While your impulse might be to change it all, the sensible option would be to focus on one shift at a time.

Cancer

June 21 – July 22

Ongoing ideas might be flooding your mind throughout the day. You could feel pulled in a million different directions, and because of this, you don’t know what to pursue. It’s a good idea to sit down with all your ideas and try to sort through them, possibly by making a list or writing in a journal, and then brainstorming how you can bring them to life or work them into a project you already have going on. Don’t stifle your imagination!

Leo

July 23 – August 22

You might be encouraging a family member to pick themselves up. A relative or close friend of yours may have set down a hobby or interest of theirs in the past, due to a lack of time or funds. You can remind them of what they’re passionate about, and this could plant a seed in their mind and encourage them to get back on track. The more that you’re following your dreams, the more encouraged they will be to follow their own.

Virgo

August 23 – September 22

You’re able to inspire others today. Ask yourself if you can tell any tales from your history that will motivate others to look at their own lives through a different lens. Perhaps they’ll perceive your life differently as well. They may be appreciative that you chose to open up to them emotionally, particularly if you’re someone who doesn’t always wear your heart on your sleeve. Regardless, it’ll probably mean a lot to them if you choose to confide in them. Share your story.

Libra

September 23 – October 22

Future stability is built through today’s careful work. You might feel more strongly than you did in the past about creating a family, whatever family means for you. There may be an overly optimistic air to the situation, where you’re trying to rush a connection of any nature. Sometimes it’s hard to hold back when faced with what looks like a great opportunity, but beware of committing before realizing it’s not what you want. Be true to yourself and patient to get the best results.

Scorpio

October 23 – November 21

Confidence is beautiful, but relying on others isn’t a bad thing! You might be afraid that the people that you want to lean on aren’t going to show up for you, and no matter how certain you are of success, your wins may not be as satisfying if you don’t have the people that you love cheering you on. Take today to remind yourself that accepting support is normal, and you’re allowed to want to celebrate your wins with someone special.

Sagittarius

November 22 – December 21

You might be talking in circles instead of saying what you mean. Others may not understand what you’re trying to tell them — today, attempting to cushion a statement will probably just make it perplexingly vague or puzzlingly roundabout. That invites confusion! Rather than stumbling around an issue, just say what’s on your mind! Even if talking that way feels overly blunt, it should help others avoid misinterpreting how you’re feeling. You’ve got the cosmic go-ahead to get to the point!

Capricorn

December 22 – January 19

You’re in danger of pushing people out of the way to pursue your dreams. It can be hard to express to others what this means to you, and so they may feel shoved aside or left in the dust while you speed toward your goals. You have a bright future ahead of you, but forgetting about where you come from and who helped you along the way isn’t a good use of your powerful potential. Don’t leave behind your respect for your roots.

Aquarius

January 20 – February 18

A gamble could be calling your name, but watch out! Feeling extra driven and passionate now is valid, but it’s safer to hold back for the moment. The level of intensity that this risk possibly involves might be too strong. It could be that you’re not considering what the negative outcome would really mean for you. What’s at stake if this goes south? To stay out of harm’s way, make an effort to appreciate what you have rather than try to grasp for more.

Pisces

February 19 – March 20

The travel bug is about to bite you! Vacation or a study abroad could be calling your name, urging you to get out of any monotonous routines that you may be stuck in. You don’t even have to go far for this — doing anything out of your comfort zone can get you a fresh perspective on life. If leaving your city isn’t an option, try watching a foreign film, eating at a new restaurant, or visiting an unfamiliar landmark. Seek adventure.