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May 16 in the stars: Find out what’s in store for you today in our daily horoscopes for Friday May 16. 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 16, 2025
Aries (March 21-April 19) daily horoscope for Friday May 16
Your personal motives might be at odds with your team’s goals today, but who said everyone had to be 100 percent in alignment? With creatrix Venus in your sign, you have a clear vision what the final project will look like. The only thing getting in your way is… a tense square from the ambitious moon in Capricorn and your career zone. Someone in your crew may be resistant, making it tough to move ahead. Try to negotiate and if you can’t, just do your own thing to the degree you can.
Taurus (April 20-May 20) daily horoscope for Friday May 16
Think before you speak today, Bull—and don’t forget to check in with your heart! Someone may come to you with an offer or a request and while you might initially be interested or willing, if a little voice inside you is raising doubts, listen to it! A tense angle between the moon and your ruler, Venus, in your unconscious zone could leave you susceptible to emotional manipulation. If you’re struggling to say no, practice it in the mirror!
Gemini (May 21-June 20) daily horoscope for Friday May 16
Today’s mantra: Quality is more important than quantity. Even if you get caught up in competitive vibes or a high-school-style popularity contest, resist! With the grounded Capricorn moon in your intimate eighth house, what you really want are deep, soulful connections—not a hundred sycophants or hangers-on. Unfortunately, since la luna is clashing with social Venus in your house of groups, you may have to fight off FOMO. But once you do, it won’t have so much power over you. Enjoy a quieter day or a one-on-one where you can go deep rather than wide with friends.
Cancer (June 21-July 22) daily horoscope for Friday May 16
Go with the flow when it comes to interpersonal relationships today, Crab! With your ruler, the emotionally tuned-in moon, sailing through pragmatic Capricorn and your partnership realm today, the urge to merge—or meet someone!—could be strong. But la luna is clashing with Venus in headstrong Aries. Craving closeness though you are, your partner or a potential love interest may have their own agenda. This is a day to play to your strengths and feel (not push) your way through. Find a gentle flow.
Leo (July 23-August 22) daily horoscope for Friday May 16
Under today’s moon-Venus clash, build enough time into your schedule to give your body a little attention, ideally in the “extreme pampering” department. Sure, your hearty soul can handle a lot, but if your stress levels have been off the charts or you feel like you might be coming down with something, ease off the throttle. Sleep in, go about your day with a gentle flow instead of pushing and rushing. And if you could possibly snag a last-minute massage, that would be the cherry on top!
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Virgo (August 23-September 22) daily horoscope for Friday May 16
Watch your temper today, Virgo, since it could sneak up when you—and the people within earshot—least expect it. With the moon in your house of passion and risk clashing with amorous Venus in Aries and your house of intense emotions, your cool persona might be easily rattled. You may need to check in with someone you trust to help you gauge if you’re overreacting to a relatively benign situation, or creating a conspiracy about someone that’s not remotely based on reality.
Libra (September 23-October 22) daily horoscope for Friday May 16
Today’s mantra: No more shape-shifting to accommodate other people! Your amiable sign will go to great lengths to avoid conflict, but if you were to drill down to the heart of that behavior, you would be forced to acknowledge there’s some fear or lack of self-regard that’s got you putting everyone else’s needs above yours. While it might look “nice” to outsiders, you’re not doing yourself any favors. Today, as Venus (your ruler) clashes with the moon in your relationship sectors, remember to make yourself a part of the equation.
Scorpio (October 23-November 21) daily horoscope for Friday May 16
Anyone can dole out criticism, Scorpio, but a strong leader looks for solutions. Today, as the most sensitive and diplomatic planets square off in your houses of communication and fussiness, choose to take the high road. Even if someone on your team or in your friend circle has screwed up royally, put yourself in their shoes for a moment and imagine how you’d feel if the tables were turned. Here’s a golden chance to rise above the pettiness and try a little tenderness instead.
Sagittarius (November 22-December 21) daily horoscope for Friday May 16
With the moon in grounded Capricorn and your industrious second house, you could get a lot done—IF you can screen out the distractions and stay focused on one task at a time. This might be easier said than done, however, as la luna is catching some tempting vibes from frisky Venus in your house of fun and play. Challenge yourself to get your work done by EOD, dangling the carrot of some spicy escapades later. Single? Mingle with an open mind and ye shall find!
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Capricorn (December 22-January 19) daily horoscope for Friday May 16
Lighten up a little! Today, with the moon in your sign connected with kind-hearted Venus in your sentimental sector, you may be reminded that people respond better to praise than criticism. If you do have a tough message to deliver, soften things up by making casual chitchat before launching into “the talk.” Try to package your message in a praise sandwich, where you lead with something positive, say what you must, then end on a note of confidence!
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Aquarius (January 20-February 18) daily horoscope for Friday May 16
With the moon slow-jamming through your internally focused twelfth house, you might not be seeing a certain situation clearly. And because it’s at loggerheads with amorous Venus in your social sector, you could mistake someone’s sincere (but platonic) affection as something more romantic. Before you try to manufacture a situation that leaves you embarrassed later, just let things unfold naturally. Enjoy this person’s company in whatever form they’re offering it.
Pisces (February 19-March 20) daily horoscope for Friday May 16
Mixing money with friendship could get tricky under today’s clash between the moon in your social sector and Venus in your financial zone. If you’ve been paying way more than your fair share every time you go out with a certain person or group—or someone owes you money but isn’t returning your calls—it’s time to get proactive about this imbalance. Of course it’s awkward to broach the subject, but find a lighthearted way to make your very serious point.
