General Daily Insight for July 18, 2022
Small sparks can light a blaze within us today. Motivational energy suffuses the air as intellectual Mercury opposes transformative Pluto at 3:01 am EDT, which could lead to some heated discussions. The Moon then leaps into passionate Aries, pushing our emotions to brand-new heights. Tensions rise as well when the Moon squares emotive Venus, especially because Luna’s team-up with exaggerated Jupiter may have us too fired up to realize that things are less dramatic than they seem. Let’s be passionate, not destructive.
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Aries
March 21-April 19
You may not be interested in following directions today. Someone with authority over you could have provided you with instructions, but that doesn’t mean you’re going to obey them. You might feel that you know better than they do, or you could be trying to one-up them somehow in order to get revenge for a past action of theirs. Instead of ignoring them completely, make an effort to utilize their orders in what you ultimately do. At least that way, you can say you tried!
Taurus
April 20-May 20
Escapism could get the better of you today — whether you’re attempting to distract yourself from a situation that you don’t want to face or procrastinating on some work that you know you need to be doing. While these parts of life can be the exact opposite of fun, it would be better to tackle them head-on so that you can move past them, instead of letting them pile up on your to-do list. Handle real life, and then you can reward yourself!
Gemini
May 21-June 20
Accusations could be flying throughout the day! Someone might have blamed you for their own bad actions, or you might have simply been thrown under the bus without anyone looking very hard for the real culprit. Despite the injustice that may befall you now, don’t worry too much about wasting your breath defending yourself, because the truth will likely be revealed in time. Plus, you shouldn’t have to prove yourself to someone who’s shown that they’re so willing to believe the worst about you.
Cancer
June 21-July 22
Wild emotions could burst out of you at any moment. Whenever your heart is on your sleeve, others may see that as an opportunity to critique the way they understand your self-expression or give unsolicited advice to you. Instead of letting it hurt your feelings, try to receive their words as misguided, but well-meant. Even if it wasn’t intended in a positive way, this way you get to let it go in one ear and out the other instead of taking it to heart.
Leo
July 23-August 22
Someone could try to steer you wrong today. They may try to take advantage of your open nature, but you don’t have to fall for what they tell you! This might feel embarrassing if you fully put your trust in them, so you may not want to show them everything that’s on your mind. Make an effort to play your cards a little closer to the chest than normal. Be open to learning, but not so open that anything can get in.
Virgo
August 23-September 22
A negative shadow may now be darkening your emotions. You might notice that you’re looking at the glass as half-empty rather than half-full, and responding to your friends and family with fears and worries when they try to talk to you. This may seem like it came out of nowhere, but it’s likely due to not getting enough self-care recently. Make sure to eat a nourishing meal, drink some water, and get some rest — it could do wonders for your outlook on life.
Libra
September 23-October 22
Someone in your life may currently be overreacting. This is probably a close connection, and you might have to play the role of the supportive friend or partner with them in their hour of need. They could be leaping to conclusions when it comes to whatever situation is causing them to freak out. Attempts to explain this to them are unfortunately likely to be ignored. In the end, emotional support and a calm presence may be all you need to provide.
Scorpio
October 23-November 21
Habits that you’ve had for a long time may now need to be unlearned. While you might have started doing things like this when they seemed more necessary for you, you’ve likely outgrown them and are ready to move on to bigger and better things. Change can be scary, but resisting important changes will only create stagnation in your life. Allow yourself to be transformed — it’s time to put in the effort and get started on a better path forward.
Sagittarius
November 22-December 21
Dramatic feelings could create new rifts today. If you aren’t careful, you might jump to conclusions about a situation and say things in the heat of the moment that you’ll later regret if you aren’t careful. Just because something seems one way on the surface doesn’t necessarily prove that this is how it really is underneath. Before flying off the handle, wait to hear the explanation behind what you see at first glance. Pausing to learn the whole story should avoid creating an uncomfortable situation.
Capricorn
December 22-January 19
Words from the people that you respect may incite some self-doubt at this time. You might have been expecting praise and congratulations from someone that did not give it, and this surprise rocked what were formerly confident foundations. Now, you’re possibly left with a choice between taking their constructive criticism and applying it, or deciding that your initial instinct was correct after all. Try not to take what they say personally — they likely said it to help you, not hurt you.
Aquarius
January 20-February 18
Your peers might not be on board with your progressive ideals at the moment. You may want to discuss far-flung dreams of the future, but some potentially controversial opinions could draw the ire of the people around you. Your visionary views might be more drastic than the crowd is comfortable with, so preparing some rebuttals would be a good idea — just in case! Don’t be offended if your plans aren’t appreciated, because trendsetters like you often face some resistance before your dreams are accepted.
Pisces
February 19-March 20
You might seem like you’re bragging in conversations today. Even if you’re simply trying to share your achievements or even just events in your past, the way that you deliver your words could come across as arrogance instead of an attempt at connecting. Make an effort to engage with the people that you talk to and choose your words carefully. The impression that you make on someone today could end up helping you in the future, so make it a good one!
