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January 8 in the stars: Find out what’s in store for you today in our daily horoscopes for Wednesday January 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 Wednesday January 8, 2025
Aries (March 21-April 19) daily horoscope for Wednesday January 8
Slip on a blazer, then roll those sleeves into cuffs. It’s “game on!” for Rams starting today as savvy Mercury parades into your tenth house of professional success until January 27. This transit makes you a sharp, strategic and polished pro, so use the next few weeks to nurture strategic alliances. Getting in good with the MVPs will boost your career to the next level. Go after a new job or client—or get discussions underway about an expanded role at the company. Because the tenth house is associated with men, make a point of reaching out to the influential guys in your life.
Taurus (April 20-May 20) daily horoscope for Wednesday January 8
The whole world is your oyster for the coming three weeks as curious Mercury treks through Capricorn and your intrepid ninth house. To find premium pearls, cast a wider net! “Anywhere but here” becomes a premium (and preferred) location between now and January 27. Whether you hop in a Lyft or board a plane, go explore new neighborhoods and connect to people living in other zip codes. Activate the Duolingo app and start practicing your Spanish or Portuguese. You may get a chance to apply your new vocabulary words on your winter vacation.
Gemini (May 21-June 20) daily horoscope for Wednesday January 8
Hey, you sexy supernova! Your ruler, charismatic Mercury, slinks into your erotic eighth house until January 27, turning up your seductive powers to their annual high. With your silver tongue, you’ve got untouchable game, but for the next few weeks, a flashing glance could do just as much as (if not more than) your witty repartee. Good news! Your powers of persuasion are as fierce in the boardroom as they are in bed. Try to get any pitch meetings on the books before the month is through. This could be the start of a profitable relationship.
Cancer (June 21-July 22) daily horoscope for Wednesday January 8
Ready, set, align! It’s time to talk “the two of us” as communication planet Mercury settles into Capricorn and your seventh house of relationships until January 27. If you’re in any sort of partnership, get a planning meeting on the books before then. Share individual goals and resolutions and figure out how you can best support one another. Single? For the next few weeks, mobile Mercury will up your odds of meeting someone on the apps or through the matchmaking powers of mutual friends. Don’t get lost in your hibernation cave when circulating can bring these kinds of results.
Leo (July 23-August 22) daily horoscope for Wednesday January 8
Tidy up that lion’s den, Leo, and think: systems. The arrival of meticulous Mercury into your organized, observant sixth house today serves a visceral reminder that cleanliness is next to god(dess)liness. You won’t be comfortable until you’ve hauled out the clutter, cleaned up various messes and deleted those 1,001 random DMs. This transit lasts until January 27, so take your time to design actual organization strategies so you don’t wind up in the same mess. Since the sixth house also rules health, you’ll be pumped to get back to the gym or studio. Plug those workouts into your busy calendar so they actually happen.
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Virgo (August 23-September 22) daily horoscope for Wednesday January 8
Two tickets to the late show, please! Your ruler, playful Mercury, sails into Capricorn and your fun-loving fifth house, turning you into the nightlife director for your crew. (Daytime entertainment counts, too!) Any low-energy slumps you experienced while the messenger planet was in your emotional fourth house over the past few weeks will soon evaporate. Bundle up for concerts, date nights and fancy dinners with friends. Festive vibes make winter fly by. Even if it takes an extra something to get out of the house, you’ll be glad you did!
Libra (September 23-October 22) daily horoscope for Wednesday January 8
You might feel like rolling up the welcome mat today, Libra—or only placing it out for a chosen few. As social Mercury slips into Capricorn and your introverted fourth house, it’s fine to take a well-deserved break from “people-ing.” The messenger planet is only nestled here until January 27. Think of this short-lived cycle as a chance to recharge and connect to the people closest to you. One word of caution: This Mercury transit could tap your moody side, so build room in your schedule for self-care and precious alone time.
Scorpio (October 23-November 21) daily horoscope for Wednesday January 8
Keep your phone charged up, Scorpio, because you don’t want to miss the invites and inquiries that start pouring in today. Social Mercury logs into Capricorn, activating your communicative, collaborative third house until January 27. Networking is your secret to success this month (and beyond!). Stay relevant by getting your name and face out there with the people who matter. Sign up for masterminds, conferences and other meet-and-greet opportunities. While you’re in off-duty mode, explore your neighborhood. You’ll be amazed by what’s happening under your nose that you never knew about!
Sagittarius (November 22-December 21) daily horoscope for Wednesday January 8
No coasting allowed, Sagittarius! Analytical Mercury zips into Capricorn and your money-earning second house today, helping you tap into fresh revenue streams. Use the next few weeks to catch up on everything relevant to your industry—and even get ahead of the curve (your preferred placement). Being on top of the latest developments is your secret weapon in rising through the ranks at work or landing a new position. Take time to review your earn-to-burn ratio. If money keeps searing a hole in your pocket, revamp your savings strategy to ensure you’ll stay in the black for 2025, even during potentially lean weeks.
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Capricorn (December 22-January 19) daily horoscope for Wednesday January 8
Welcome to the ideation station! Clever Mercury cruises into Capricorn until January 27, revving up your intellectual side and giving you the gift of gab. Grab a notebook; open up an audio memo. Your agile mind is fertile ground for divine downloads over the coming few weeks! But since you’ll also be driven to distraction by this quicksilver cosmic hit, you’ll need to capture those brilliant gems before you lose them. This verbally dexterous cycle pumps up your powers of persuasion. No need to lay it on thick; just ask and you shall receive.
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Aquarius (January 20-February 18) daily horoscope for Wednesday January 8
Been exhausting your resources, Water Bearer? That could be a sign that your generosity isn’t being properly reciprocated. Today, as mindful Mercury settles into your twelfth house of closure and transitions until January 27, step back from relationships that have gotten lopsided. It may be that your lives have drifted in different directions, at least for now. No need for a full-on friend breakup; just shift your focus to more mutually rewarding bonds. In cases where people are taking advantage of your kindness, however, start setting firm boundaries and possibly icing them out if they creep into energy vampire terrain.
Pisces (February 19-March 20) daily horoscope for Wednesday January 8
Today’s million-dollar question: Is more really merrier? While your empathic sign loves to extend an all-access pass to the world, you often forget that one rotten apple CAN spoil the barrel. Curate your crew with care as Mercury wings into classy Capricorn and your communal eleventh house until January 27. It’s not rude or unkind to make people earn their loyalty points before you confer inner-circle status on them. If you’re bored with your current scene, take yourself on an extracurricular activities tour for the next few weeks—with a mission to find your 2025 squad.
