General Daily Insight for November 18, 2023

General Daily Insight for November 18, 2023

Making room for self-assertion is urgently necessary. As the vibrant Sun conjoins supercharged Mars in Scorpio at 12:42 am EST, our desires are strong, and we’re likely willing to do whatever it takes to get what we want! The calculating Capricorn Moon then joins forces with subversive Pluto, so we might not be above using emotional displays to overturn resistance. After Luna shifts into detached Aquarius, the simple and logical truth could become apparent — we each need space to do our own thing.

Aries

March 21 – April 19

Someone might currently be using emotional manipulation to wield power over you. You may feel like you have a duty to defer to their desires because they’re vulnerable in some way. As the energetic Sun meets motivated Mars in your 8th House of Shared Resources, keep in mind that perhaps they know exactly what they’re doing. Conceding on a few practical points could be necessary in order to move forward, but quietly maintaining a skeptical attitude can help you keep your sympathy from overwhelming you.

Taurus

April 20 – May 20

Your passion for your beliefs is likely over the top at present. While the sentimental Moon fuses with intense Pluto in your philosophical 9th house, you may be convinced that you have the right to pull out all the stops to make someone else agree with you on an important issue. If you receive pushback, though, take a moment to reflect on whether the concession you’re demanding from them is realistic. Try to treat the other person how you would want to be treated.

Gemini

May 21 – June 20

You’ve likely got present energy to work hard. Beyond the brute force coming from the union of the blazing Sun and physical Mars in your productive 6th house, you’re also potentially motivated by a burning desire to prove a point to someone else. Can you know for sure that this person is thinking about you as much as you’re obsessing about them? They’re not guaranteed to receive the message you’re trying to send, so make sure your efforts have other redeeming qualities.

Cancer

June 21 – July 22

A longing to express yourself could make you face a harsh truth about one of your ongoing close relationships. As the delicate Moon meets domineering Pluto in your partnership zone, your suspicion that your disclosure would throw the other person into a dramatic meltdown is probably a bad sign. If everything you do hurts their feelings, perhaps you’re just not compatible. You don’t have to push for a separation, but don’t fight against that possibility, either — accept the way things naturally unfold.

Leo

July 23 – August 22

Clearing unneeded clutter could make your living space much more comfortable now. Getting your ego out of the way first should let you do the best job possible. While the fragile Moon joins forces with manipulative Pluto in your 6th House of Responsibilities, you may feel sorry for yourself over having to spend your time on chores when you’d rather be doing something fun. Embrace the opportunity for grounding — your intuition should be powerful once you give it a chance to flow.

Virgo

August 23 – September 22

Giving the world a piece of your mind could seem urgent today. As the hot Sun and spicy Mars unite in your communication sector, you may not care who’s offended when you start spewing — after all, you’re just telling them the truth! That said, you might suddenly become vulnerable if your audience turns the criticism back on you. You’ll probably find certain things easier to hear from yourself than from others, so inventory your own flaws before you move on to anyone else’s.

Libra

September 23 – October 22

Making more money could be a high priority for you now. However, it’ll be important to separate your actual financial needs from your emotional insecurities. While the former is a quantifiable amount, the latter may be a hole that has no bottom as the anxious Moon stirs up paranoid Pluto in your 4th House of Roots. Don’t let perfect be the enemy of the good — do the math to find out what’s truly necessary to achieve a reachable goal, then strive for that.

Scorpio

October 23 – November 21

Portraying a consistent image to the world could be challenging today. While the vulnerable Moon conjoins profound Pluto in your conversation zone, you may find it easy to tell people detailed stories concerning times when you were hurt or felt victimized. Perhaps you wouldn’t mind some sympathy for all you’ve been through. However, something about your presence right now conveys serious strength! The discrepancy between your obvious power and your painful narrative might unsettle your listeners. Acknowledge your resilience — that’s the missing link.

Sagittarius

November 22 – December 21

Identifying what you’re really angry about may be difficult today. When the impulsive Moon meets underhanded Pluto in your finance zone, a conflict over a relatively minor money issue will potentially escalate out of proportion. You might more broadly feel like your autonomy and ability to express yourself are suppressed. Spending a little extra to fulfill your desires could seem reasonable as compensation for your struggles — and any pushback may therefore be hard to take. Zoom out instead of getting lost in the details.

Capricorn

December 22 – January 19

You may be eager to expand your social network at this time. While the dynamic Sun meets driven Mars in your 11th House of Community, you can focus on interacting with as many people as possible — eventually you’ll find someone who’s interested in what you’re offering! Still, you can only do so much to manage how others see you. Avoid using your emotions in an insincere way to lure in prospects. The right matches will not need all the theatrics.

Aquarius

January 20 – February 18

Fear of success could be holding you back right now. As the almighty Sun unites with ambitious Mars in your 10th House of Career, you’re possibly close to achieving a major goal. On the other hand, getting what you want may come with a significant loss — you’ll no longer be able to blame any frustrations you experience on not having this particular thing! It’s normal to have complicated feelings. The more honestly you acknowledge their existence, the less they’ll sabotage your efforts.

Pisces

February 19 – March 20

An organization you belong to could be dragged down by drama at the moment. While the optimistic Sun meets practical Mars in your legalistic 9th house, you might not see why there’s an ongoing problem — shouldn’t reviewing the rules be enough to clarify the correct path forward? What’s true on paper may not be how things work in practice, though. You’ll probably need to acknowledge the existence of that gap before you can start making a serious effort to close it.