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Daily Horoscopes: October 9, 2018

Mercury enters Scorpio tonight.
Illustration by Lili Emtiaz

The moon in diplomatic air sign Libra squares off with power planet Pluto at 4:50 AM, bringing some intense issues to the surface. As Mercury enters Scorpio at 8:41 PM, none of us will be satisfied with small talk—we want depth! Looking for answers? Mercury in Scorpio knows just where to find them.

All times EST.

Libra

The moon is in your sign today, Libra! Intense emotions come up this morning—make time to take extra care of yourself, especially emotionally. Discussions about money and self-esteem are on the way as Mercury enters Scorpio this evening.

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Scorpio

You’re in a quiet mood today as the moon moves through a very private sector of your chart. However, you have plenty to say this evening when communication planet Mercury enters your sign.

Sagittarius

The moon in Libra lights up the social sector of your chart today, Sagittarius, but expect to be in a private mood this evening as Mercury, the planet of the mind, enters mysterious Scorpio.

Capricorn

The moon in Libra activates the sector of your chart that rules worldly success today, Capricorn, but your focus shifts to your social life this evening as communication planet Mercury enters Scorpio.

Aquarius

The moon in fellow air sign Libra finds you in a philosophical mood today, and plenty of important conversations—especially about your career—are on the way thanks to Mercury entering Scorpio.

Pisces

The moon in Libra finds you reflecting deeply on what you want from your intimate relationships today, Pisces. Big conversations are on the way thanks to communication planet Mercury entering fellow water sign Scorpio.

Aries

The moon in Libra finds you focused on your partnerships today, Aries, and very intense emotions come to the surface this evening. Tonight, communication planet Mercury enters intuitive Scorpio, which means you'll be thinking and talking about intimacy.

Taurus

The moon in Libra finds you busy at work today, but your focus shifts to your relationships tonight as communication planet Mercury enters the partnership sector of your chart—deep conversations will be had.

Gemini

The moon is in fellow earth sign Libra today, finding you in a flirtatious mood. This evening, an intense shift in energy takes place as your ruling planet Mercury enters mysterious water sign Scorpio, the sign of the detective.

Cancer

Venus retrograde in Scorpio is proving to be very interesting for your love life and your creative endeavors, but things are going to get even more interesting this evening as communication planet Mercury also enters Scorpio.

Leo

You’re in a chatty mood today, Leo, with the moon in social air sign Libra—but the energy shifts this evening as communication planet Mercury enters mysterious Scorpio, finding you in a quieter mood, reflecting on your emotions.

Virgo

You’ve been taking stock of what’s important to you, Virgo, and now that you’ve made sense of some things, you’re ready to open up some conversations. New information is revealed. Intriguing discussions take place. What's in the stars for you in October? Read your monthly horoscope here. Want these horoscopes sent straight to your inbox? Click here to sign up for the newsletter.