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January 9 in the stars: Find out what’s in store for you today in our daily horoscopes for Friday January 9. Read the daily horoscopes for your Sun sign or rising sign (ascendant) to plan your day.
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Your daily horoscopes for Friday January 9, 2026
Aries (March 21-April 19) daily horoscope for Friday January 9
Should you let it all hang out or reserve a bit of cool composure? Today’s faceoff of romantic Venus and truth-blurting Jupiter scrambles signals. You’d be wise to think before you broadcast every feeling. On an average day, unfiltered Aries can be a bit over-the-top (not that you should ever apologize for that!). Today, you run the risk of either being overly emotive or too formal. Find a middle ground: keep it professional, but don’t be too rigid or serious. Give people something to work with too.
Taurus (April 20-May 20) daily horoscope for Friday January 9
The truth feels like a moving target today as your ruler,
gullible Venus, clashes with exaggerated Jupiter. For sanity’s sake,
don’t try to crack the case on any unsolved mysteries. If you can expect
anything, it’s a bunch of mixed messages or confusing soundbytes. This
can be frustrating for someone as literal and matter-of-face as you. The
good news is, you don’t have to take anyone’s grumblings seriously
either. What they say in the heat of the moment could be forgotten by
tomorrow. Save yourself some drama and don’t read into anything.
Gemini (May 21-June 20) daily horoscope for Friday January 9
Deal or no deal? Don’t make any rash financial decisions today, Gemini,
as Venus and Jupiter—two of the most overarching and gullible
planets—scramble signals. That sale of the century could turn out to be a
scam. If you’re feeling rushed to grab a hot offer before you’ve had a
chance to mull it over and check your bank balance, consider it a huge
red flag. Research is warranted, especially when it comes to larger
investments. Shop around too: you could find a better price for a more
advanced model elsewhere. Good things come to those who wait.
Cancer (June 21-July 22) daily horoscope for Friday January 9
TMI alert! It’s great that you’re willing to climb outside that crab
shell today, Cancer, but baring your tender soul for just anybody is not
advised under today’s confusing Venus-Jupiter opposition. While the
person you’re opening up to may indeed be trustworthy, you can put undue
pressure on the relationship by saying too much, too soon. Reveal
yourself, but slowly. Gauge people’s reactions too. If they aren’t
sharing in kind, perhaps you should give them time to digest what you’ve
disclosed before you say more.
Leo (July 23-August 22) daily horoscope for Friday January 9
Be rigid and unapologetic
with your boundaries today, Leo—a good defensive measure as Venus
opposes Jupiter. If your intuition is screaming, “No!” then listen up!
Don’t try to talk yourself out of this, even if the only reason for
slamming on the brakes is the sound of your own inner voice. Time will
tell if you’re blowing things out of proportion or not, but err on the
side of caution today. Keep yourself out of situations that could leave
you in a compromised position too. An extra shot of willpower may be
required to ensure that you don’t end the day with regrets.
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Virgo (August 23-September 22) daily horoscope for Friday January 9
The more is not the merrier today if it means being upstaged by a diva.
Don’t allow an attention hog to infiltrate your plans or you’ll just
wind up checking out of your own party. There’s nothing to feel bad
about, Virgo. If you’re not in the mood to include a certain someone,
take the pressure off of yourself to do so. You already know how this
has played out in the past, so don’t expect the dynamics to be different
today, especially under a bloviating dust-up between Venus and Jupiter.
Guard your precious fun time from disruptive forces—no mercy invites!
Libra (September 23-October 22) daily horoscope for Friday January 9
Don’t overshoot the mark today, Libra—easy as it would be with your
ruler, starry-eyed Venus getting played every which way by hyperbolic
Jupiter. Your ambition is admirable but you could step on someone’s
stilettos if you don’t pay attention to politics and protocol. The last
thing you need is an enemy while you’re searching for allies. Charging
in like a bull in a china shop or a starlet making her grand entrance on
stage will ruffle feathers. Humble thyself and prepare to pay your
dues. It’s all a part of ascending to your throne with loyal subject in
tow.
Scorpio (October 23-November 21) daily horoscope for Friday January 9
Newsflash: your version of the truth won’t always
line up with other people’s even if you were all in the same place at
the same time. Fact and fiction could blur anyway under today’s
befuddling Venus-Jupiter opposition. Perception is reality but you could
waste time today trying to convince people of your rightness. A better
approach? Treat this like a fascinating scientific discovery. Listen to
other people’s perspective with an open mind and weigh it against your
own. If you remain open to creative solutions, they’ll emerge and
delight you.
Sagittarius (November 22-December 21) daily horoscope for Friday January 9
You’re sexy and you know it,
Sagittarius, and so do many others today. The attention is wildly
flattering but don’t lose your head under today’s opposition between
attention-loving Venus and your randy ruler Jupiter. Those “live for the
moment” adventures can lead you down an obsessive trail. Hold out for
something of lasting value. That means pacing yourself so a perfectly
good connection doesn’t fizzle out before its time. Apply this to
business negotiations too. No giving that cream away for free, okay?
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Capricorn (December 22-January 19) daily horoscope for Friday January 9
Today, people’s expectations of you could balloon out of proportion as
people-pleasing Venus opposes hyperbolic Jupiter. While it’s flattering
that they see you as so capable and competent, perhaps it’s time to
retire that superhero’s cape and inform them that you are also a mere
mortal. Your priorities have shifted, Capricorn, and you don’t need to
exhaust yourself proving that you’re a good friend, stellar neighbor, or
employee of the year. If it means burning yourself out in the process,
just say no.
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Aquarius (January 20-February 18) daily horoscope for Friday January 9
“Just this once” are famous last words,
Aquarius, and with today’s Venus-Jupiter opposition, not ones you
should utter. Keep a cool head in the face of temptation. You’d rather
be spicy than sweet today but that could be your downfall. You’ve worked
hard to get certain structures in place and keep them on an even keel.
Undoing them now would be a travesty. Engage your willpower and you’ll
wake up happy tomorrow.
Pisces (February 19-March 20) daily horoscope for Friday January 9
High drama could disrupt your
day as romantic Venus butts heads with fan-flaming Jupiter. Steer clear
of friends with too strong a flair for the dramatic. Sure, they might
be the ones who keep life exciting but if you think you need them for
this purpose, you’re wrong. Don’t rely on others to bring the party; get
it started yourself. Also, there ARE people on this planet who know how
to be wild without being destructive. Those are the ones to hang with
tonight, which could lead to some memorable diversions and a potential
side of romance.
