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September 12 in the stars: Find out what’s in store for you today in our daily horoscopes for Thursday September 12. 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 September 12, 2024
Aries (March 21-April 19) daily horoscope for Thursday September 12
No need to lower the blinds if you want a little shade. Thanks to today’s agitating Sun-Jupiter square, you’ll be throwing some of it yourself. Under this magnifying transit, people’s annoying “quirks” can really get under your skin. Breathe, Aries, breathe. Let this be your signal to engage in some immediate self-care. Take a long bubble bath or go for a walk where you can keep a safe distance from others. If you’ve been squabbling with a good friend (or sense a fight brewing), let them know that you’re taking the day to yourself and that you’ll get back to them “soon.”
Taurus (April 20-May 20) daily horoscope for Thursday September 12
All that glitters may not be gold—but that won’t stop you from pressing “add to cart” indiscriminately. With a decadent Sun-Jupiter mashup overhead, you’re more susceptible than usual to retail therapy urges. If you’re trying to save up, don’t go browsing luxury goods “just for the fun of it.” Not today, when your impulse control is next to nil. By the same token, don’t deprive yourself of gorgeous aesthetics. A look-but-don’t-shop day could be arranged if you leave the plastic at home—or only carry a set amount of cash.
Gemini (May 21-June 20) daily horoscope for Thursday September 12
Familiarity can breed contempt as Jupiter in your sign catches shade from the Virgo Sun. Yesterday, it was all love with your soul squad and favorite relatives. Today, even their most endearing traits will grate on your nerves. At moments like this, your best course of action is to just take some space—even if that means drowning them out via headphones or going for a solo drive. Better that than to lash out at them for an innocent “mistake” or, worse, for simply being in your space.
Cancer (June 21-July 22) daily horoscope for Thursday September 12
Your heart—and the rest of you—could use a break from playing caretaker to everyone around you. Can you take a personal day for some time off? And if you ARE working from home, grab that cozy throw and make yourself a pillow fort as your “office.” Whatever your non-work hours may be, do what you can to make them more self-nurturing. Invest in a French press for brewing up loose-leaf tea or a pair of noise-canceling headphones for playing meditative music…and drowning out relatives and roomies when you need a moment.
Leo (July 23-August 22) daily horoscope for Thursday September 12
Shake up your routines under today’s galvanizing Sun-Jupiter square—yes, even if they’ve already been thrown into a tailspin. This biannual mashup calls for spontaneity and adventure, and you’ll have to find it any way you can. Locate the wiggle room on your agenda and allow yourself to be led by your whims for an hour or so. This could lead you down a crafting wormhole or on a recipe research mission. And hey, no one has to know that you were prepping food for the slow cooker if you mute during the 10AM conference call, right?
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Virgo (August 23-September 22) daily horoscope for Thursday September 12
Keep a major goal in your crosshairs—and don’t get distracted—as the Virgo Sun and lucky Jupiter compose a dynamic duet in the most ambitious parts of your chart. But that doesn’t mean walking a straight and narrow line today. Figure out ways to balance your social needs with your career aspirations. If splurging on the entrance fee for a mastermind group means “mingling” with the people YOU think of as influencers, consider it an investment in your future. And if you need to take a couple hours to develop one of your bigger ideas, reschedule an appointment and hunker down to get those fleshed out.
Libra (September 23-October 22) daily horoscope for Thursday September 12
No matter how “magical” something looks or feels, keep a healthy dose of cynicism in place today. With the Sun and rosy-eyed Jupiter lowering your defenses, you could fall under the spell of a compelling hustler. If an offer seems too good to be true, well, you know the drill—it probably is. And if people rush you to sign on any dotted lines or cough up a down payment, find a reason to slip away—and feel no pressure to come back. It’s much harder to get out of situations like these than it is to fall into them.
Scorpio (October 23-November 21) daily horoscope for Thursday September 12
Keeping secrets won’t be easy under today’s loose-lipped Sun-Jupiter square, but do your best to lock confidential information in the vault. Even if you’re sharing stories out of concern, your blurts could come back to haunt you. Be careful who you bring into your confidence, and instead of getting wrapped up in other people’s dramas, broaden your horizons with some cultural activities. Stream an Oscar-nominated movie; take in an evening yoga class.
Sagittarius (November 22-December 21) daily horoscope for Thursday September 12
YOU know that you’ve got what it takes to lead a mission, but are other people aware of your talents? Don’t let your magic live on as a “secret power,” Sagittarius. Under today’s galvanizing Sun-Jupiter mashup, seek out opportunities to advance your professional status. It’s not rude to ask people “Can I send over a pitch deck?” (Okay, maybe make it the third or fourth question instead of your opening gambit.) Don’t be shy about marketing yourself, and dress the part if you’re going to be on webcam! Your stylish sign knows how powerful aesthetics can be.
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Capricorn (December 22-January 19) daily horoscope for Thursday September 12
No matter how brisk the morning air might be, a 20-minute walk could be the wakeup you need. With the Sun getting a nudge from nomadic Jupiter, this is the perfect day to breathe some fresh air and enjoy the feeling of moving your body. When you get a moment to pause, step outside of the office for a meditative stroll. Weather not cooperating? Reserve your spot in a fitness class and treat yourself to a smoothie with raw cacao or fresh produce. Self-care can be decadent!
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Aquarius (January 20-February 18) daily horoscope for Thursday September 12
From your sartorial choices to your political opinions, aim to make a bold statement under today’s dynamic duet of the Sun and Jupiter. People have always considered you a role model for living out loud, even if lately you’ve been keeping your stronger points of view under wraps in order to keep the peace. But no more of that! Today, people will be inspired by your uncensored courage, whether you’re posting about governmental policies or letting the object of your affections know how thirsty you’re REALLY feeling.
Pisces (February 19-March 20) daily horoscope for Thursday September 12
You hate to disappoint a friend or to miss a lively happy hour with your besties. But some days, you just have to resist the pressure to keep up social appearances. As your co-ruler, vivacious Jupiter, squares the Sun, you may be feeling depleted or introspective. So don’t force it! If you’re craving another person’s voice, download an audiobook and listen to it while preparing a healthy dinner. A word to the wise: Let calls from agitating relatives go to voicemail. Today, they’ll have to solve their problems without Coach Pisces.
