General Daily Insight for October 17, 2025
Be wary of bravado. The confident Sun competes with expansive Jupiter, making it difficult to know where confidence crosses over into cockiness. Later on, the Sun is in conflict with wise Chiron at 7:40 pm EDT, nudging us to try and do things the way that we want to, rather than the challenging (but probably correct) way. Finally, the careful Moon collaborates with communicative Mercury to guide us in healthy expressions of our feelings, rather than keeping them inside due to pride. Open up!
Aries
March 21 – April 19
Big feelings can be overwhelming. At present, challenges could come from different angles — your mindset, your home, your connections with others. It might all feel exaggerated in the moment. As each issue compounds on the one prior rather than allowing you to handle individual tangles, it may be difficult to get a clear look at what needs to be done. Once you’re able to find some quiet and break it down into clear, step-by-step solutions, you’ll be able to demystify it all.
Taurus
April 20 – May 20
Feeling lost can make it hard to know who to trust at the moment. You may have felt as though you were on the right path, following your healing journey, when a setback comes along and leads you to question everything. Falling down happens — just make sure you get back up again. You’ve got the passion to power through almost anything! Peers could offer support very soon as well, so remember, you’re not alone. Trust the ones who know how to help.
Gemini
May 21 – June 20
Bad influences may have led you to let certain goals slip. You might have tried to keep up with people who weren’t considering the impact of their speed, leaving you feeling lost, unable to keep up with their fast-paced lifestyle. It may be that you need time to slow down and understand what is taking place, because it’s easy to get caught up in the wants and needs of others as time zooms by. Make sure you’re taking steps toward your dreams, too.
Cancer
June 21 – July 22
Communication is currently risky, but simultaneously vital. You might have to ask someone for help whose potential reaction likely worries you, because they might say no. That being said, going for it like this should be worth it, because the worst that they can say is no. Reframing how you see this interaction can guide you to bring the right energy into it. Remind yourself that what you’re presenting is a worthy reason to ask, and that the risk is worth the reward.
Leo
July 23 – August 22
You’re learning how to heal from past wounds to your pride. In particular, you probably felt humiliated by someone in the past. As you’re learning to be comfortable in your own skin, you’re redefining how you remember that time. The way that they treated you likely wasn’t because of who you were, it was because of who they were. Insecure people are the most inclined to attempt to knock down your confidence. Now that you’re standing proud, their cowardice can’t keep you down.
Virgo
August 23 – September 22
Your instincts are going strong. Keep an eye on all interactions today, as you may notice that there is something not right under the surface of an agreement or a conversation that you’re having. This requires more research and expanded understanding before you say yes to whatever’s being proposed to you. You might sense that there’s something that isn’t being said, and that there ought to be more facts put in front of you before you fully agree. Trust your gut.
Libra
September 23 – October 22
No is a complete sentence. Stay aware of your peers — especially anyone who expects you to fall in line with them, or even increase their chance of success at the cost of your personal status. Standing your ground is essential! You shouldn’t have to follow their lead if they’re not going somewhere that will benefit everyone. You’re allowed to decide the path that’s right for you, and that path might not be with them. Your trailblazing power is breathtaking!
Scorpio
October 23 – November 21
There might be someone who’s trying to convince you to live their lifestyle. You may feel as though they’re trying to tell you that their routines are better than yours, but in reality, they may genuinely be trying to find those who share their lifestyle since they love it so much. There’s nothing wrong with seeking community. On the other hand, if the way they live their life doesn’t appeal to you, they should respect that once you tell them. Live and let live.
Sagittarius
November 22 – December 21
Trying to make something look better than it is can backfire at any moment. You may feel as though your accolades aren’t what they should be, enticing you to talk yourself up past what you’ve really completed. Alternatively, you might be trying to downplay everything that you’ve achieved in order to avoid attention. Either way, it’s important to be honest. Make an effort to estimate yourself honestly, as the truth should come out at some point anyway. Let them take or leave it!
Capricorn
December 22 – January 19
Speak up for the people you care about. You may find that a loved one or trusted friend is being left unheard or silenced, and could use another voice to boost their own. If you are able to lend your strength to them and stand up to make sure that they’re not being passed over, go for it! Maybe you could recommend this person for a job opportunity or be their wingman while they seek out love. Look for some way to vouch for your companions.
Aquarius
January 20 – February 18
What you say to yourself today shapes who you are tomorrow. You could be prone to criticizing your efforts when you make a mistake or telling yourself that you’ll never succeed because something is holding you back. Blaming things out of your control might be keeping you from blossoming into the amazing influence that you can be — and the person that you want to be, deep down. If you continue to hold yourself back, you’ll never know what you could have become.
Pisces
February 19 – March 20
You don’t have to do it all the same way. It may be that you’ve been trying the same method over and over to solve your problems or reach your goals. That’s probably just going to keep leading you to the same answer! Consider the benefits of updating your approach, and don’t feel as though you’re giving up on yourself just because you set down a method that wasn’t working. It’s not a failure — it’s just one lesson closer to finding success.
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