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May 23 in the stars: Find out what’s in store for you today in our daily horoscopes for Friday May 23. Read the daily horoscopes for your Sun sign or rising sign (ascendant) to plan your day.
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Your daily horoscopes for Friday May 23, 2025
Aries (March 21-April 19) daily horoscope for Friday May 23
Merely articulating how you feel won’t cut it with a special person today, Aries: You have to show them. Under today’s feel-good merger of the moon and tender Venus in your sign, don’t wait to be coaxed into conversation. Be more demonstrative; catch people off-guard (and make their day) with an over-the-top show of admiration. Even with friends you’re encouraged to be more forthright with your feelings. Never underestimate the power of an appreciative text.
Taurus (April 20-May 20) daily horoscope for Friday May 23
Keep those rose-colored glasses perched on your nose. Today’s skies feature a dreamy duet between the sensitive moon and your ruler, romantic Venus, in your fantasy camp, making it practically impossible NOT to see things with a glossy sheen. While you don’t want to let your imagination get the best of you and overlook red flags, seeing the glass half full instead of half empty can only buoy your spirits! Choose to look for the good in people instead of radaring in on their flaws, however obvious they may be.
Gemini (May 21-June 20) daily horoscope for Friday May 23
Let’s hear it for team spirit! Today’s balancing alignment of the intuitive moon and harmony-seeking Venus in your collaborative eleventh house can bring an end to discord. If you’ve been at cross-purposes with someone at work or in a social group, take the high road and figure out how to resolve things. Note: This isn’t the same as forgetting. In fact, if a bad behavior keeps repeating itself, that might be your cue to go seek your soul squad somewhere else.
Cancer (June 21-July 22) daily horoscope for Friday May 23
You’re keenly aware that strong professional bonds are your secret to success. And today, as your ruler, the intuitive moon, merges with charismatic Venus in your career corner, you can develop or deepen an important connection. Don’t shy away from someone just because they’re higher on the so-called ladder than you. Everyone starts somewhere, and you might as well as aim for the top rung. Reach out to the influencers in your field. One might have an opportunity with “Cancer” written all over it!
Leo (July 23-August 22) daily horoscope for Friday May 23
Comfort zone, what’s that? Today, as the moon and caring Venus merge in trailblazing Aries and your intrepid ninth house, there’s no limit to what you can pull off. Begging the question, What DO you want to accomplish, Leo? The ninth house is associated with travel, education and entrepreneurship. Could you take a skills-enhancing workshop—or maybe teach one? Today, forget about VIP rooms and velvet ropes: You’ll be happiest hanging with a lively and diverse crew.
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Virgo (August 23-September 22) daily horoscope for Friday May 23
Love or lust? Honestly, Virgo, for once it may not matter to you in the least! With the emo moon aligned with sensual Venus in your erotic eighth house, there’s not much you’d say no to. Whether you follow up on a steamy attraction or throw out the playbook with bae, “new and daring” are your buzzwords. While you’re adding to your vocabulary, you might want to come up with a safe word, just in case you decide to get really experimental.
Libra (September 23-October 22) daily horoscope for Friday May 23
Lean in to the friendship aspect of a relationship to get things back in a flowy groove today, Libra. With the sensitive moon aligned with compassionate Venus (your ruler) in your dynamic-duos realm, coming on too strong won’t yield the results you desire. Of course you have a beautiful vision of how things should be, but remember that not everyone shares your taste and preferences. Allow anyone you’re with to express their opinion without judgment. Single? The night holds promise for meeting someone with serious potential.
Scorpio (October 23-November 21) daily horoscope for Friday May 23
Today, as the tuned-in moon nuzzles up to aesthetic Venus in your work and service sector, you can infuse your daily routines with more gusto and creativity simply by bringing awareness to them. Sure, some of those tasks may be as exciting as watching paint dry, but there are plenty of things you can do to keep the workday stimulating. Take hourly breaks—for a brisk walk around the block or mini meditation—and make a point of talking to people in person instead mindlessly messaging them.
Sagittarius (November 22-December 21) daily horoscope for Friday May 23
No reason to hold back today, Sag! With the tender moon mashed up with amorous Venus in your impassioned fifth house, you’ll be rocking the heart-on-your-sleeve look. Let your love interest know how you feel and stay open to their equally poignant outpourings. Secretly feeling someone? This is a perfect day to spill the beans—if you can keep a healthy detachment about the outcome. This mashup also amps up your creativity, so make time to work on a passion project.
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Capricorn (December 22-January 19) daily horoscope for Friday May 23
Your secret weapon today is your compassion and ability to actively listen when someone comes to you with a problem. As the intuitive moon aligns with caring Venus in your sentimental fourth house, your hard-driving work ethic gives up its seat to your less commonly seen nurturing side. Keep healthy boundaries to protect again energy vampires, but do make yourself readily available to your inner circle. It’s a perfect opportunity to thank someone for THEIR kindness and generosity. Perhaps with a leisurely lunch—on you!
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Aquarius (January 20-February 18) daily horoscope for Friday May 23
Your words carry extra weight under today’s sentimental sync-up of the sensitive moon and compassionate Venus in your third house community and communication. Pay attention to what you say and especially how you say it. What feels like harmless teasing might cut someone to the quick if they’re feeling vulnerable. Think about your own motivation for anything you express. You may be harboring some unconscious negativity. On the flip side, an unsolicited and sincere compliment or supportive comment could make somebody’s whole day!
Pisces (February 19-March 20) daily horoscope for Friday May 23
Watch out for an urge to splurge today as the reactive moon aligns with indulgent Venus in your financial second house. You’ll be especially susceptible to markdowns and sales—but dig a little deeper. Is that really a price reduction, or could you find the same thing even cheaper online? Actually, Pisces, an even better question to ask is: Do you even NEED this thing? Or would the funds be better saved for a purchase that you’ll cherish for years, not just a season?
