Daily Horoscope - Sunday, June 1, 2025
Moon Alert
Avoid shopping or important decisions from 7 PM to 11:20 PM EDT today (4 PM to 8:20 PM PDT). After that, the Moon moves from Leo into Virgo.
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The Stars Rate Your Day
5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult
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Aries (March 21-April 19)
***** This is a fabulous day for romance and spontaneous, social outings. It's also a great time to enjoy activities with kids. (Keep an eye on them to avoid accidents.) Creativity is favoured because artistic people will see innovative ways to do new things. A glorious day!
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Taurus (April 20-May 20)
**** You're an excellent host because you love good food and good drink, which is why your guests appreciate an invitation to your table. Today is no exception. Enjoy entertaining at home. Likewise, anything to do with real estate or improving your home will favour you.
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Gemini (May 21-June 20)
**** Pleasant feelings exist between you and everyone around you today, which is why this is the perfect day to schmooze and get out and have the time! You'll enjoy people around you, and they'll enjoy you. It's not a great day for getting much work done, unless you want to improve your home.
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Cancer (June 21-July 22)
**** Financial matters will favour you today. In fact, you might attract gifts, goodies and advantages in some way to you. Many of you will also spend money today buying beautiful things for yourself and loved ones, especially objects of art, jewelry and beautiful clothes.
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Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
***** The Moon is still in your sign today dancing with fair Venus, which heightens your interest in socializing with others, as well as appreciating the beauty of your daily surroundings. You might feel protective of a loved one. New romance might begin!
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Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
**** Despite the fact that you're admired by others at this time; nevertheless, today is a beautiful day to pull in your energy and enjoy some solitude, especially in beautiful surroundings. Someone might favour you or give you something beautiful. (Just say thank you.)
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Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
***** Your popularity with others is excellent today, which is why you'll enjoy schmoozing with friends and members of groups. Your interaction with a female companion will be especially meaningful to you. You might feel protective to someone. New love can blossom.
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Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
**** You make a fabulous impression on others today, which you can use to your advantage. If you need to advance your agenda - today is the day. You're admired, particularly in areas related to your work, your health or something to do with a pet.
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