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May 2 in the stars: Find out what’s in store for you today in our daily horoscopes for Friday May 2. 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 May 2, 2025
Aries (March 21-April 19) daily horoscope for Friday May 2
You can float through the day on Cloud Nine, thanks to a magical encounter between indulgent Venus and chimerical Neptune in your sign. Looking at the world through rose-colored glasses is a blessing and a curse for you, Aries, and this dreamy starmap is bound to exacerbate the smoke and mirrors between you and the people you’re dealing with. Give them time to prove themselves rather than only seeing how much potential they possess. Your own magnetism will be off the charts now and that intoxicating feeling could go to your head. Make sure you’re not leading anyone down the garden path, though. Use your powers for good!
Taurus (April 20-May 20) daily horoscope for Friday May 2
Find any excuse you can to sneak out of sight and tune out reality today, Taurus. Pleasure-seeking Venus is enmeshed with escapist Neptune in Aries and your windswept twelfth house, tempting you to retreat. Whether you want to enjoy some afternoon delight with your plus-one, spend your lunch hour meditating or shut your office door and work on your novel, allow yourself to get swept up in the moment. But stop short of trying to turn a frog into romantic royalty. That magic trick won’t work even under these fantasy-filled skies.
Gemini (May 21-June 20) daily horoscope for Friday May 2
Friendship and romance make an intoxicating brew today, thanks to a close encounter between amorous Venus and enchanting Neptune in Aries and your companionable eleventh house. Maybe you were SURE there was no chemistry between you and a certain someone—and now sparks seem to be flying. Since this house rules groups and technology, joining a new organization or giving dating apps a try could help you find a companion. In a relationship? Experimentation can fresh things up in a big way.
Cancer (June 21-July 22) daily horoscope for Friday May 2
With artsy Venus and intuitive Neptune coalescing in Aries and your ambitious tenth house today, your creative right brain will put you on the path to professional triumph. You might dazzle higher-ups with your inspired creativity, so save facts and figures for another day and show off your most imaginative work. Read about people you look up to in your industry to find out their success secrets. Just be sure to put your own unique spin on everything to make it truly yours.
Leo (July 23-August 22) daily horoscope for Friday May 2
Forget about tuning out distractions and getting tons done today, Leo. Focus is overrated now that pleasure-seeking Venus and magical Neptune are meeting up Aries and your exploratory ninth house. Don’t be surprised if you catch yourself Googling everything from summer airfares to grad-school programs. Instead of trying to stay in the moment, take the day off…or at least an extended lunch hour. Learning experiences are what will satisfy you most, so head to a museum, talk to a wide range of people, take on a project outside your comfort zone. This starmap is all about spreading your wings.
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Virgo (August 23-September 22) daily horoscope for Friday May 2
Nancy Drew’s got nothing on you, Virgo. When desirous Venus has a close encounter with mystical Neptune in Aries and your deep, intense eighth house today, you could become more than a little obsessed with solving a mystery. It’s fine to do some digging into this person you find so intriguing, but don’t get attached to a particular outcome. You don’t know yet whether they’re in your life for a reason or a season. Maybe you’ll scratch beneath their alluring façade and find something beautiful, something disturbing…or nothing much at all. For now, try not to make assumptions. Time will tell!
Libra (September 23-October 22) daily horoscope for Friday May 2
When amorous Venus gets up close and personal with transcendent Neptune in Aries and your seventh house of partnership today, thoughts about a certain relationship will be swimming in your brain. You might float the idea of making a bigger commitment, but you’re likely to be wildly ambivalent about it. This conundrum calls for personal reflection. Are you scared of losing yourself if things move too quickly? That fear of getting swallowed up can be conquered when you establish clear boundaries and set a pace that feels right. Once you’ve done that, you might be surprised by what happens.
Scorpio (October 23-November 21) daily horoscope for Friday May 2
Aesthetic Venus aligns with magical Neptune in Aries and your productivity corner today. That’s your cue to roll up your sleeves and beautify your space. You’ll enjoy what you’re doing so much more—and might even accomplish more—when the area where you’re working pleases your sense of style and beauty. With peacemaker Venus at play, this is the perfect time to make sure all is well between you and your coworkers or clients. Invite a professional contact out for coffee to explore synergies. Lattes are on you!
Sagittarius (November 22-December 21) daily horoscope for Friday May 2
Love is in the air today, courtesy of a close encounter between amorous Venus and magical Neptune in Aries and your romantic, glamorous fifth house. You won’t need to make a whole lot of effort to get someone’s attention; this cosmic chemistry means all eyes are on you. Don’t milk the moment by overdressing and oversharing, though. Maintain an air of mystery. That holds true in the dating game, too. Let them wonder what you’re thinking instead of being a totally open large-print book.
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Capricorn (December 22-January 19) daily horoscope for Friday May 2
Pleasure-seeking Venus is snuggling with escapist Neptune in Aries and your domestic fourth house. If you can get away with a personal day, sleep in and enjoy a leisurely morning for a change. Read a short story instead of emails while sipping your coffee. Whether you’re at Chateau Capricorn or not, you’ll probably feel the urge to beautify your surroundings. Fresh flowers are a good starting point, but you might go further and poke around online looking for the perfect armchair or artwork. A home-cooked meal or a great catchup with a loved one will make you feel the warm-fuzzies today too.
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Aquarius (January 20-February 18) daily horoscope for Friday May 2
You can’t help but enchant everyone around you today, thanks to a magnetic mashup of charming Venus and bewitching Neptune in your third house of communication. Instead of stopping to self-edit, give yourself permission to speak off the cuff. As long as you’re sincere and don’t overpromise, you should be golden. If you DO talk yourself out onto a limb, you might have to circle back later and clean it up. It’s not totally out of the question that you’ll deliver on everything you say now, but it’s safe to assume you’ll need to do some shuffling to make it happen.
Pisces (February 19-March 20) daily horoscope for Friday May 2
Feed your senses today when pleasure-seeking Venus aligns with your ruler, spiritual Neptune, in your material, grounded second house. Spend your lunch hour at a botanical garden or nearby park, relishing the uplifting smell of spring flowers and listening to the cheerful chirping of birds. Treat yourself to a savory or sweet indulgence—whichever you’re craving—and eat it slowly so you appreciate the taste, smell and texture. Pet a fluffy dog or cat, wear fabrics that feel good next to your skin, put on your favorite fragrance…you get the picture! All these seemingly small experiences will add up to a day you’ll remember.
