Moon Alert: Avoid shopping (except for food and gas) or major decisions after 5 p.m. EDT today (2 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. PDT). After that, the Moon moves from VIRGO into LIBRA.

You're affectionate and inspiring. You are also altruistic, progressive and resourceful. This is the beginning of a new nine-year cycle. Expect adventure and major changes. Keep your eyes open for new opportunities. Prepare to take on a leadership role. What you do now will bring great benefits in the future.

(March 21-April 19)

★★★

Work-related travel is favored today. This is also an excellent day to work with groups and friends to get things done. Later in the day, cooperation might be challenging because someone is critical or makes you feel diminished in some way. Let this go. Tonight: Cooperate.

(April 20-May 20)

★★★

Today begins in a playful, lighthearted way. Sports events, social outings and fun activities with kids will appeal to you. Later in the day, someone older or in a position of authority might rain on your parade. This is temporary. Don't let it dampen your spirits. Tonight: Work.

(May 21-June 20)

★★★

You might have ambitious plans about how to make home improvements today. Or perhaps family discussions will entertain big ideas. Speaking of entertaining, you might want to entertain at home. Nevertheless, tread carefully when dealing with parents and authority figures. Tonight: Socialize!

(June 21-July 22)

★★★★

Enjoy the pleasant energy today with the Moon dancing with lucky Jupiter in your sign. (We like!) However, something might arise that causes you to worry. Worry can be a habit. Remember: "Worry is like a rocking chair. It gives you something to do but gets you nowhere." Tonight: Cocoon.

(July 23-Aug. 22)

★★★

You feel hopeful about your financial situation today, which is why you might entertain a major purchase or feel pleased with your wealth. Ironically, something related to debt, taxes, inheritances or shared property might discourage you. (Is there no justice?) Tonight: Teach and learn.

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

★★★★

Today the Moon in your sign is dancing with lucky Jupiter, which encourages fun group activities and good times with old friends. You'll be persuasive in sales and marketing. Later, something might make you feel cut off from someone. This is brief. Relax. Tonight: Check your money.

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

★★★

You like the company of others. However, today something might happen that makes you feel alone or cut off, which could be disconcerting. Fear not, because with the Sun and your ruler Venus in your sign, you are protected. (This is a brief dark cloud on your horizon.) Tonight: You win!

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

★★★

Despite your enthusiasm about travel, publishing, medicine, the law or something to do with the media, a friend might discourage you today. (Bummer.) Don't listen to people who tell you why you can't do something. Believe in yourself. Attitude is everything. Tonight: Solitude.

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

★★★

This is a poor day to ask for permission or approval when dealing with authority figures, parents, teachers or VIPs. Very likely, their answer will be, "Talk to the hand." Fortunately, discussions about shared property and banking will be positive. (That's something.) Tonight: Friendships.

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

★★★

Steer clear of controversial subjects today. This will be a discouraging experience for you. You might feel not heard. You might feel shut down by someone. It's not a wise choice. On the upside, relations with partners and close friends will be warmhearted, feel-good experiences! That's a no-brainer choice. Tonight: Show respect.

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

★★★★

When it comes to dealing with banks, inheritances and shared property today, it's a mixed bag. In one way, life is promising; things will go your way. But in another way, the necessary funds or your earning power might disappoint you. Go with what works. Tonight: Explore!

(Feb. 19-March 20)

★★★

This can be a fun-loving day dealing with social outings, the theater or sports events, especially in the company of a close friend, spouse or partner. These exchanges are warmhearted and will make you feel good. But at some point, someone might create a problem. Focus on the positive, not the negative. Tonight: Check your finances.

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Daily Horoscope for October 18, 2025