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May 22 in the stars: Find out what’s in store for you today in our daily horoscopes for Thursday May 22. Read the daily horoscopes for your Sun sign or rising sign (ascendant) to plan your day.
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Your daily horoscopes for Thursday May 22, 2025
Aries (March 21-April 19) daily horoscope for Thursday May 22
Since you won’t be able to dim your bright, passionate light, you might as well find an appropriate outlet for all that radiant magnetism! Your randy ruler Mars in your lusty fifth house is aligned with enchanting Venus in your sign, a semi-rare occurrence that plugs you into your own charging station. Single Rams will be feeling your allure, but don’t get carried away with this sultry superpower. Be a little bold, but remember, you’ll have to deal with the consequences tomorrow. For couples, this is perfect timing to reconnect on THAT level, especially if it’s been a while.
Taurus (April 20-May 20) daily horoscope for Thursday May 22
Don’t fight the feelings! You might find yourself in a surprisingly sentimental mood today, thanks to a sweet sync-up of your ruler, caring Venus in your introspective twelfth house and action planet Mars in your domestic fourth house. If you’re far from loved ones, set up a video chat and reconnect—they surely miss you just as much! For Bulls with loved ones within reach, get together IRL to bond over old memories and creative some lasting new ones.
Gemini (May 21-June 20) daily horoscope for Thursday May 22
Today’s soulful sync-up of love planets Mars and Venus in your most social chart sectors inspires you to share what’s on your mind—and in your heart! Be extra kind to loved ones today, prioritizing their desires. Single Geminis who are looking for a love connection should keep an open mind. Prioritize the kinds of qualities you seek in a friend rather than doggedly pursue your “love interest checklist.” And don’t ignore people in your own social network!
Cancer (June 21-July 22) daily horoscope for Thursday May 22
Lusty thrills can be fun, but after the initial jolt of excitement, you often feel like something vital is missing. Under today’s steadying sync-up of go-getter Mars in your security sector and amorous Venus in your future-oriented zone, you know what you want and sense that you actually CAN have it all. But it’s going to be up to you to resist the commitment-phobes and emotionally unavailable game players. Set the bar high—and keep it there till someone clears it!
Leo (July 23-August 22) daily horoscope for Thursday May 22
Before you get too into your day (and night), make sure you know what you want, are willing to settle for—and what your deal breakers are. With lusty Mars in your sign forming a soulful sync-up with charismatic Venus, single Lions will be irresistible. But if you don’t want to attract just anyone, be discerning from the first word or text. Attached? Make the most of this passionate starpower with a romantic dinner and maybe a night in a boutique hotel.
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Virgo (August 23-September 22) daily horoscope for Thursday May 22
Passion runs deep today and could burst into flames tonight thanks to a sultry alignment of love planets Mars and Venus in the most spiritual sectors of your chart. If you’re in an LTR or a new union is gaining traction, this hypnotic hookup can give things a little extra glow. So don’t hold back emotionally if you feel yourself falling “under the influence.” It might be the best thing for your sign, which prefers order and control over total sensual surrender.
Libra (September 23-October 22) daily horoscope for Thursday May 22
The choice is yours, of course, but today’s stars could lead you into some very interesting territory. With your ruler, sensual Venus in your partnership house aligned with the other love planet Mars, in your platonic zone, single Libras might blink only to discover one of your friends suddenly looks pretty appealing. A FWB package might be the next step. Couples can easily reconnect to their initial friendship. Either way, the best way to “play” today is with an open mind and heart!
Scorpio (October 23-November 21) daily horoscope for Thursday May 22
Be strategic at work and in ALL your dealings, Scorpio, even if that means backing down from a certain position you’d been staunchly defending. With diplomatic Venus aligned with your co-ruler passionate Mars in your professional houses, it’ll be obvious that being “right” isn’t nearly as important as getting everyone on the same page and moving a project forward. And once you accomplish that, you’ll have people’s attentive ears, so any new pitch or proposal will have a better chance of getting green-lighted.
Sagittarius (November 22-December 21) daily horoscope for Thursday May 22
Looking for love? Widen those parameters to the maximum settings! Today’s expansive alignment of the cosmic lovebirds could bring romance from any of the four corners of the earth. Passionate Mars is in your liberated, adventurous ninth house, and it’s in a rare supportive trine with vixen Venus in your fifth house of romance. Stay open, and someone who breaks “type” could blow your mind. Attached? You may up for trying something with a few kinks, but make sure your partner is too.
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Capricorn (December 22-January 19) daily horoscope for Thursday May 22
Today is made for amour thanks to a steamy sync-up of the cosmic lovebirds in your most romantic chart sectors. With Venus heating up your domestic quarters and Mars hovering in your eighth house of sexuality and intimacy, things could get serious, fast. Couples can grow even closer, perhaps finally articulating that next big step neither of you has dared to utter. Single? Focus on what you really want in a mate, then rewrite your online dating profile and proceed from a place of confidence and gratitude.
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Aquarius (January 20-February 18) daily horoscope for Thursday May 22
There’s absolutely no reason to stew in your juices or hold anything in today, Water Bearer! With an empowering alignment of love planets Mars and Venus in your interpersonal chart sectors, people will be eager to hear what you have to say, even your stubborn partner or that overly defensive friend. With charming Mars in your house of committed partnerships, you’ve got stars in your eyes—and hopefully someone to share all your love with. If not, be selective but open to overtures. One could be more than a maybe, baby.
Pisces (February 19-March 20) daily horoscope for Thursday May 22
Productive AND pleasurable? That’s totally possible today as motivational Mars teams up with sensual Venus in your houses of industriousness and profitability. Even if you have some snooze-inducing tasks to perform, you can increase the enjoyment factor by slowing down and savoring each moment as you move through your day. Linger over a healthy lunch and spend some time outdoors. A stroll in a park or a bike ride to do errands will calm and center you.
