General Daily Insight for February 25, 2025
Heavy thoughts could weigh us down today. After the comfort-craving Moon enters logical Aquarius and joins up with intense Pluto, we may conjure extreme strategies to protect ourselves from literal or hypothetical pain. Reshaping the whole world might seem to be worth the trouble! On the other hand, once intellectual Mercury conjoins melancholy Saturn at 7:02 am EST, we’ll potentially flip to the opposite extreme of seeing nothing but our limitations. The truth is probably somewhere in the middle — we’re powerful, to a point.
Aries
March 21 – April 19
Feeling pushed around by your peers could impact your day. You might struggle to admit to yourself that that’s what’s happening, though. As the vulnerable Moon meets manipulative Pluto in your 11th House of Community, you may be reluctant to criticize people who seem to be suffering, even if what they’re asking you to do to relieve their pain seems a little over the top. You don’t have to confront them openly, but privately honoring your own impressions can help you stay grounded.
Taurus
April 20 – May 20
Climbing to the top could seem pressing at this time. As the sentimental Moon conjoins pushy Pluto in your 10th House of Authority, you may be open to the possibility of using emotional manipulation to secure an alluring position of power for yourself. Watch out! Your peers are likely to see right through this. Is the specific prize you’re seeking worth creating an atmosphere of resentment? If you truly believe so, you’ll just have to live with that as the cost of doing business.
Gemini
May 21 – June 20
A fascinating intellectual rabbit hole could pull you all the way in. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing — if you have the time for it. At some point, you might want to ask yourself which answers you truly need to move forward. As inquisitive Mercury meets gloomy Saturn in your 10th House of Purpose, you may long to know why you’re here philosophically. Thinking deeply is often an important part of such a quest, but remember that you can also learn by doing!
Cancer
June 21 – July 22
The rules that shape your reality require your attention. While the volatile Moon conjoins unconscious Pluto in your 8th House of Intimacy, a difficult interaction with another person might leave you wondering what went wrong. You probably had a very different idea of how things were going to unfold! Figuring out where your expectations came from and why they weren’t met should be informative. Even if you don’t like what you find, you’ll at least be able to plan more accurately going forward.
Leo
July 23 – August 22
Knowing the limits of a particular relationship may be key to navigating it now. Emotions might be running high between you and the person in question, tempting you to change the established pattern of your connection on a whim. Conversely, if there are valid reasons why you’ve done things in a particular way over time, it’s a good idea to revisit them as analytical Mercury meets structured Saturn in your 8th House of Boundaries. Change is sometimes necessary, but pursue it thoughtfully.
Virgo
August 23 – September 22
Clarifying present expectations with a companion could be crucial. You may be throwing yourself into working hard on their behalf and growing increasingly resentful as they fail to recognize your sacrifices in the way you’d prefer. Is there a chance that they never expected you to take on those responsibilities? As verbal Mercury unites with serious Saturn in your relationship zone, you need to get their side of the story directly from them. Don’t make it all up in your head!
Libra
September 23 – October 22
Your longing for pleasure could currently be hard to resist. Perhaps this desire will provide a helpful perspective on which of your responsibilities are truly important. As perceptive Mercury pairs with dutiful Saturn in your hardworking 6th house, you’re probably willing to make an effort for things that genuinely need to be done. In addition, tasks that take up a lot of time and don’t really benefit anyone may now be revealed as such. Welcome the opportunity to free yourself from them!
Scorpio
October 23 – November 21
Finding creative ways to meet your needs may now be necessary. As the fluctuating Moon unites with domineering Pluto in your family zone, you might find your plans upset by disruptions from your loved ones. You probably won’t be able to do everything you had in mind for yourself. Thankfully, you’ll likely have a chance to take care of, at minimum, one personal priority. Figure out which activity matters most to you and put your energy there — the rest will have to wait.
Sagittarius
November 22 – December 21
Figuring out what you can realistically expect from others may help you move forward today. Maybe you really want someone to do something for you, and they’re not doing it. Talking to them in a way that provokes guilt could seem like a way to finally get the ball rolling. If the job in question is not rightly theirs, though, you’re better off admitting that. You can acknowledge your wish to be taken care of, but know when to rein it in.
Capricorn
December 22 – January 19
Your worries regarding money could flare up throughout the day. If the whole picture feels overwhelming, start by working to pin down why. As articulate Mercury conjoins practical Saturn in your verbal 3rd house, talking to a trusted confidant or journaling about the issue may be your best bet to clearly identify its main parts. There are potentially some components of the problem you can address right away. Even if you can’t solve everything immediately, you should know what you’re dealing with!
Aquarius
January 20 – February 18
Be wary of coming on too strong! While the magnetic Moon and mysterious Pluto merge in your sign, you may be able to charm people into doing your bidding. However, you probably also know on a practical level what’s workable and what’s not — and this isn’t a side of yourself you should hide. Even if you’re worried that the facts of your proposal aren’t compelling enough just the way they are, try to avoid assuming that others aren’t capable of making wise decisions.
Pisces
February 19 – March 20
You may have a lot going on behind the scenes at the moment. Fortunately, you’re also equipped to sort through it all and bring only the most important parts out into the world as thoughtful Mercury conjoins disciplined Saturn in your sign. You can still admit to yourself that there are plenty of mysteries you haven’t solved yet. Knowing what’s yours to deal with on your own is key, as letting others into that would probably only add to the confusion.