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April 16 in the stars: Find out what’s in store for you today in our daily horoscopes for Wednesday April 16. 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 April 16, 2025
Aries (March 21-April 19) daily horoscope for Wednesday April 16
The fog of the past few weeks lifts today when clever Mercury shifts into Aries for its second pass this year after a retrograde that started on May 15. Innovative ideas flood in between now and May 10, all worth capturing for future reference—and some to try out right away. A plan that got back-burnered during the retrograde could now see green lights. You won’t be shy about speaking your mind during this transit. Careful, Aries: Your assertiveness can border on aggression, cutting the more sensitive souls out there to the quick. A little tact goes a long way when you’re blurting out your thoughts. And don’t forget to listen!
Taurus (April 20-May 20) daily horoscope for Wednesday April 16
Crafty Mercury slips into Aries and your dreamy, imaginative twelfth house. This artistic awakening, which lasts until May 10, will usher in divine downloads of inspiration. This is Mercury’s second journey through Aries, thanks to the mid-March retrograde that may have stirred up a lot of old feelings. Keep your watercolors, guitar or journal within easy reach. You might even start a meditation practice: The best ideas come when the mind is quiet and you’re fully embodied. Feeling blocked? Working with a coach or being part of a support group can break down the dam. Don’t bury your feelings. Dealing means healing.
Gemini (May 21-June 20) daily horoscope for Wednesday April 16
Social Mercury—your ruling planet—swings back into Aries and your social, tech-savvy eleventh house today, sending your popularity soaring. Bonus: It will be a relief to experience this cycle without the retrograde you endured in March. But pace yourself while making up for lost time, Gemini. Otherwise, you could hit overload by trying to connect to everyone individually between now and May 10. Organize group hangs, like movie nights and happy hours, to accommodate all the people who want a piece of your time. Is there an app for that? The next few weeks are an ideal time for YouTube-ing, blogging or even developing a project that’s fit for Silicon Valley.
Cancer (June 21-July 22) daily horoscope for Wednesday April 16
Career goals get a second blast of momentum from Mercury in 2025, which heads back into your success-driven tenth house from today until May 10. Mercury was retrograde March 15 to April 7, which may have bottlenecked professional goals. Second chance: incoming! Beyond the obvious industry shindigs, socialize strategically in your spare time. Brunch with enterprising friends could evolve into a profitable collaborative project. The tenth house is the masculine zone of the chart, so include the supportive men you know in your plans. They’ll be your biggest champions for the rest of the month.
Leo (July 23-August 22) daily horoscope for Wednesday April 16
Fill up those travel-size bottles and dust off your suitcase. For the second time this year, curious Mercury sojourns into your ninth house of travel, activating your wanderlust until May 10. And now that Mercury’s no longer retrograde, you’ll face fewer struggles as you set off on an adventure. If you can’t bolt out of town for a spontaneous spring break, at least squeeze in a few road trips and a staycation before the month is through. Ping your pal in Paris or your amiga in Argentina and see what you might cook up across the miles.
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Virgo (August 23-September 22) daily horoscope for Wednesday April 16
Modesty is overrated as flirty Mercury (your ruler) cranks up the heat, blazing into Aries and your seductive eighth house until May 10. This is Mercury’s second spin through this sultry sector, due to its mid-March retrograde. Now, you’ve got the all-clear to woo with words and spicy pillow talk along with nonverbal signals, like body language. A little bit of mystery can be fun, but with the green-eyed monster whispering in your ear, clear communication will be just as essential. No matter your status, that urge to merge is strong. A simmering attraction might turn into a real-deal dating situation. Some Virgos could even put an engagement ring on it before the month is through!
Libra (September 23-October 22) daily horoscope for Wednesday April 16
Relationships are on your mind more than ever as messenger Mercury flits back into Aries and your seventh house of relationships until May 10. This is Mercury’s second trip thanks to a mid-March retrograde. A stalled connection could spark up again! Go ahead, Libra: Talk twosomes and cast for a partner from the “happily ever after” category. Business relationships are also blessed by this Mercury cycle. Teaming up with a complementary force can help you hit a profitable high note. Make sure to get it in writing. If money is being exchanged, you need to protect yourself with an official contract, not a handshake.
Scorpio (October 23-November 21) daily horoscope for Wednesday April 16
Still waiting for the “right moment” to get your spring cleaning underway? Crafty Mercury swings back around into Aries, turning you into an efficiency expert and DIY doyenne until May 10. This is Mercury’s second spin through Aries after a mid-March retrograde, so get ready for a hit of clarity around any stalled or sidelined projects. Arranging closets and bookshelves can be an art form. The sixth house is your wellness zone, so download some fitspo and get a clean eating plan in place. With the weather slowly warming, take a couple of workouts to the park, and with social Mercury in the mix, jump into group classes or a hiking meetup.
Sagittarius (November 22-December 21) daily horoscope for Wednesday April 16
Embrace your role as de facto entertainment director, Sag! Today, cosmic coquette Mercury zips into Aries and your fifth house of passion until May 10. This is Mercury’s second trip through Aries after a mid-March retrograde. Romantic and social connections that stalled could spark up again. Stock your social calendar with playdates during this cosmic coming-out party: private-room karaoke, restaurant hopping, road trips—and, if you’re single, lots of right-swiping. Since you’ll no doubt be the star of your squad’s Instagram feeds, give yourself a glamorous spring upgrade. Add more colors, prints and statement pieces to your hangers—or pull the ones you have to the very front of your closet.
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Capricorn (December 22-January 19) daily horoscope for Wednesday April 16
It’s safe to roll out the welcome mat again as social Mercury swings back through your domestic zone until May 10. This time, it’s a retrograde-free visit, and you may be offering olive branches and clearing family friction that hit in March. Now, home should feel like your haven and a hub for your community. Start with some 101 spring cleaning: Wipe down the baseboards, pull out lighter jackets, rake the yard to prep for planting. Then set up the spare bedroom because you may soon be hosting an old friend or relative. Silence your mobile devices when hanging with your inner circle. You might not have a huge quantity of time, so aim for quality!
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Aquarius (January 20-February 18) daily horoscope for Wednesday April 16
Good news! People-loving Mercury sweeps back into Aries and your third house of communication, blessing you with the gift of gab until May 10. If you struggled to communicate clearly last month, that’s because Mercury was retrograde here. Now, as the quicksilver planet makes a second sprint through Aries, the floor is yours. Appoint yourself as entertainment director and stock your squad’s calendar with fun outings: road trips, dance classes and progressive dinners. Messenger Mercury will bless any writing or multimedia project now, so line up the blog entries, join a memoir-writing group, record a podcast. Teaching a class (online or in real-time) could be a profitable side hustle.
Pisces (February 19-March 20) daily horoscope for Wednesday April 16
Head’s up, Fish: Impulsive Mercury orbits through your second house of finances until May 10, making you quick on the draw with those credit cards. If money was funny in March, that’s because Mercury was retrograde here, foiling your fiscal fitness. With Mercury direct, you’ve got the all clear to get your resources in order. Before you splurge, get a savvy savings strategy in place. If you have money to spare, allocate it toward an “investment piece,” like a print from an up-and-coming artist or even real estate. Key phrase: high resale value.
