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May 8 in the stars: Find out what’s in store for you today in our daily horoscopes for Thursday May 8. 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 8, 2025
Aries (March 21-April 19) daily horoscope for Thursday May 8
When does your urge to help people succeed cross the line into “enabling”? With the Libra moon opposing boundary-challenged Neptune in Aries, you could find yourself in some blurry territory. Though you want the people on Team Ram to win, what message are you sending by rushing in for the save? By not letting them experience the consequence of their action, you could bolster a behavior that needs to change. Letting go isn’t the same as abandoning people. But it is one way you might help someone grow today.
Taurus (April 20-May 20) daily horoscope for Thursday May 8
Privacy, please! Today’s “low and slow” moon-Neptune face-off could trigger an intense craving for solitude. You might be knee-deep in a project that requires your full concentration or just in the mood for reflection. Regardless of the reason, honor that need. Instead of halfheartedly going through the motions on the social front, take a raincheck or reschedule. You won’t be doing others any favors by forcing yourself to participate. Save it for when you’re able to be truly present and enjoy yourself.
Gemini (May 21-June 20) daily horoscope for Thursday May 8
Peel off those rose-colored glasses today, Gemini. Propping people up on pedestals will be easy to do thanks to an opposition between the moon and illusory Neptune. While you revel in the insta-besties vibe, remember that no human is without their flaws. If you’re planning on building an actual connection here, you need to make room for all facets of their personalities. Conflict on some level is inevitable, even in solid, happy bonds. What’s important is how you navigate the bumps.
Cancer (June 21-July 22) daily horoscope for Thursday May 8
Want a clear read on someone? You’re not going to get it by asking ChatGPT to analyze a recent text thread. Today’s face-off between the moon and foggy Neptune obscures people’s motives, making every interaction feel like a riddle wrapped in an enigma. Instead of driving yourself mad trying to anticipate where things are headed, put your focus on a relationship that has already proven its staying power. Do something to distract yourselves—live music, a movie, 90-minute Vinyasa Flow. Anything but sitting around and obsessing over what MIGHT be.
Leo (July 23-August 22) daily horoscope for Thursday May 8
What happened to that half-full glass you were sipping, Leo? It will be easy to slide down a slope of stormy thoughts today, but only if you choose to go there. Instead of feeding pessimistic thoughts, assume an attitude of gratitude—or at least, find ONE thing to be grateful about. A moon-Neptune opposition promises an emotional day, but you don’t have to drown in your fluctuating moods and sentiments. Believe it or not, you can uncover a ray of hope. It can begin by finding someone (an author or YouTuber, even) who has legitimate expertise in your current area of struggle.
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Virgo (August 23-September 22) daily horoscope for Thursday May 8
Beware the “second-guessing syndrome” today, Virgo. An opposition between the emo moon and smoke-and-mirrors Neptune could make you question your own convictions. You might even speculate about how much people really care. Don’t torture yourself obsessing and please don’t subject the other person to a deep discussion about it. Instead, settle back into your personal power by engaging in activities that bring you joy. Dance, paint, journal, do a 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle. Added bonus: Activating your creative side will ground you again.
Libra (September 23-October 22) daily horoscope for Thursday May 8
Cease the negative self-talk, Libra. If people aren’t acknowledging your gifts, don’t sulk or go fishing for further validation. Redirect your focus to yourself and nurture your own autonomy. While engaging in new activities may trigger anxiety, you’ll get through it. When you take a step back, you give others the space to come closer to you. The worthy ones will long for your presence and pursue YOU. Absence truly can make the heart grow fonder, so back off and see what happens.
Scorpio (October 23-November 21) daily horoscope for Thursday May 8
Emotions are bound to bubble to the surface today, Scorpio, so don’t try to mask them. The more you try to control or suppress your feelings, the louder they’ll get. Honor what’s there by facing any fear or discomfort head-on. It’s only then that you’ll be able to liberate yourself. Rather than ruminating in silence, the best plan of attack is to talk it out with a trusted confidante. Giving a voice to what you’re experiencing makes it that much easier to move past it. Before the day’s out, you might have gained enough perspective to see the humor in it all.
Sagittarius (November 22-December 21) daily horoscope for Thursday May 8
You can run, but you can’t hide, Archer. Feel free to fantasize about starting fresh elsewhere with new friends. But remember the expression: Wherever you go, there you are. If you want to escape the frustration of a tense situation, let your GPS guide you to the mirror. You had a role in this, too, even if your only “crime” was pretending to be okay with something that bugged you from the start. Before you bolt, you might as well TRY to address the conflict directly. That authenticity is what satisfying relationships are made of—and that’s what you want, right?
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Capricorn (December 22-January 19) daily horoscope for Thursday May 8
You’ve identified some lofty goals and you’re ready to dive in headfirst, but whoa, Sea Goat! Are you jumping the gun a little here? Under today’s moon-Neptune face-off, tasks that seem “simple” could be a lot more complex than you expect. Before you fire off a knee-jerk “yes!” get real about what this mission is actually going to take to pull off. We hate to stick a pin in your balloon, but knowing what you’re getting yourself into is the way you’ll enjoy this from start to finish—IF it still seems like a good idea by EOD.
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Aquarius (January 20-February 18) daily horoscope for Thursday May 8
Don’t ride on assumptions, Aquarius! You’re missing a key piece of the puzzle, which is starting to feel infuriating. Trouble is, nobody’s willing to ‘fess up yet. Instead of pushing for the whole truth, take a step back. Applying pressure will only make people clam up more. If you want them to be vulnerable, you’ll have to drop YOUR guard too. Your softer side sends the message that you can be trusted with sensitive information. No judging allowed!
Pisces (February 19-March 20) daily horoscope for Thursday May 8
Privacy, please? You may feel like retreating from the world under today’s low-key opposition between the moon and your ruler, Neptune. Hey, Pisces, even earth angels need to rest their wings. If you’re still processing your feelings, don’t let people pressure you to discuss the matter. Carve out quiet “me, myself and I” time to reflect, meditate, journal or take a long walk. Voice your concerns to a wise sounding board—but make sure that you can trust them to hold this information in confidence.
