General Daily Insight for May 11, 2025
Satisfying our desires could get tricky today. As the tempestuous Scorpio Moon disputes ease-seeking Venus in impatient Aries, we may settle for what’s within our reach rather than what we really want. When Luna forges ahead to square bold Mars in flamboyant Leo at 1:39 pm EDT, however, holding back our feelings probably won’t go well! Some of our longings might be inconvenient, but admitting them frankly — even if it’s just to ourselves — can help us decide how to move forward.
Aries
March 21 – April 19
The longing to be liked could be particularly powerful at the moment. Opening up and sharing a deeply personal story might seem like a fast track to building closer bonds with the people around you. That said, this strategy has the potential to backfire if your audience isn’t in the right mood for it. You probably do need to express yourself in some way, but you don’t have to start with your most intense material. Begin with something manageable, and see how that lands.
Taurus
April 20 – May 20
A companion might be stirring up your insecurities at this time. As the provocative Moon in your partnership sector goads blame-evading Venus in your 12th House of Secrets, you’ll have to be extra careful to determine what’s actually being said by the other person versus what’s coming from your brain’s anxious thoughts. Your fighting spirit is inflamed, and you potentially have emotional battle techniques you learned early in your life ready to go. Still, don’t use them unless you genuinely need to.
Gemini
May 21 – June 20
Your friends could lure you into taking a break from your ongoing responsibilities. Unfortunately, when it comes time to answer why a certain task didn’t get done, that’s going to be all on you. While the fluctuating Moon in your responsible 6th house agitates aggressive Mars in your communication sector, perhaps there’s no totally acceptable way to say that you’re overdue for a break. If you can give anyone who’s counting on you an honest warning in advance, you’ll probably be better off.
Cancer
June 21 – July 22
Getting rich quickly may be especially appealing to you right now. As the spontaneous Moon in your speculative 5th house riles up reactive Mars in your resource zone, you might be drawn to a risky investment that purportedly provides a lot of money with minimal effort. This is potentially a useful opportunity to look at the deeper longings behind this impulse. Perhaps you feel like you can’t express yourself enough in your public life — which could ultimately be an easier problem to solve!
Leo
July 23 – August 22
Coming out with all barrels blazing could seem necessary today. While the sensitive Moon in your vulnerable 4th house looks to pugnacious Mars in your sign, you might get the idea that showing others you’re a force to reckon with will scare them away from poking any sore spots of yours. Protecting yourself in this way isn’t always wrong, but it’s not your only option. Simply taking a break from the environment where the conflict is happening may provide a welcome reset.
Virgo
August 23 – September 22
Passive-aggressive comments could land you in hot water today. While the impressionable Moon in your communication realm engages with spicy Mars in your 12th House of Self-Undoing, any negative emotions you’re trying to hide will probably be obvious to your audience. It’s not wrong to feel upset, but there may be kinder ways of sharing your sentiments with others. Although a heartfelt approach might expose you to the risk of being rejected or misunderstood, it also has a better chance of getting your grievances addressed.
Libra
September 23 – October 22
Comparing yourself to your peers may currently motivate you to step up your game. However, you might benefit from narrowing your focus. It’s not necessarily true that “everyone” has achieved whatever marker you’re concerned about — even if the particular rival you’re trying to beat definitely has. Maybe you’d rather not be seen as obsessing over this person, but competing against one individual is different from competing against the whole world. You can want what they have, but want it for your own reasons!
Scorpio
October 23 – November 21
Making a big splash may seem like the solution to a recent personal problem of yours. While the needy Moon in your sign shoves demanding Mars in your public 10th house, you might be very aware of everything you’ve suffered — and convinced that the world owes you what you want in order to make up for it. Even if you are owed some kind of restitution, you’ll eventually want to bring more to the table. Show that you’re willing to work, too.
Sagittarius
November 22 – December 21
Feeling obligated to go out and do something exciting could inhibit your mood. With the delicate Moon in your contemplative 12th house, you might feel better staying in! There will be other opportunities for you to learn about everything the broader world has to offer. For now, your project is figuring out what makes you happy when it’s just you. This can eventually give you interesting stories to share with an audience, but you deserve a chance to work it out on your own first.
Capricorn
December 22 – January 19
Drama in your present friend group could grab your interest. While the inquisitive Moon in your social sector tangles with motivated Mars in your mystery-loving 8th house, you may be eager to get to the bottom of whatever is going on. Will your efforts truly make the situation any better, though? You can probably comfort anyone who needs comforting without causing too much trouble. In contrast, going beyond that to initiate a confrontation isn’t guaranteed to pay off. Allow things to unfold naturally instead.
Aquarius
January 20 – February 18
Tension in a relationship of yours could become public with little warning. Although you might want to provide a tasteful explanation that smooths things over, maybe you don’t actually need to do that. The less you say, the better off you may be. If you let the other person do all the talking, onlookers are likely to eventually get the message that they’re the main instigator of the conflict — even if you understandably react to their provocations now and then!
Pisces
February 19 – March 20
Your craving for adventure may currently compete with your desire to conquer your to-do list. As the impulsive Moon in your expansive 9th house tussles with value-oriented Venus in your resource zone, you might need to let financial factors cast the deciding vote. Even if you do have extra money on hand, the opportunity that’s catching your attention in the moment isn’t guaranteed to be the most rewarding use for it. Take the time to research a getaway that really hits the spot.
