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Daily horoscope: May 31, 2025 astrological predictions for your star sign
As Saturn approaches Neptune, the veil begins to lift. Aries starts questioning what really matters and Taurus finally sees what's been there all along. Cancer gets laser-focused and Gemini sees who's truly got their back. Ahead, you'll find all the star signs' horoscopes for today Saturday 31, May 2025. Like checking your horoscope every morning? You can now sign up to our free daily newsletter to get a personalised reading for your star sign delivered straight to your inbox. To order your unique personal horoscope based on your time, date and place of birth, visit March 21 to April 20 With Saturn in your sign steadily approaching misty Neptune, a powerful urge may develop within you to uncover the truth. What once felt vague is now something you need to understand. Over the coming weeks, this need sharpens its focus, blending Saturn's structure with the latter's insight. Rather than anything trivial, you'll be seeking meaning and answers that matter. Head here for everything you need to know about being an Aries April 21 to May 21 You may have a growing urge to make sense of the unseen. You also won't be content with vague vibes, no, you'll want something solid you can wrap your mind around. Over the coming weeks, you might stumble on something that grounds the abstract and reveals a hard to grasp truth. It's like turning on a light in a dark room. You knew something was there, now you see it. Head here for everything you need to know about being a Taurus May 22 to June 21 With Saturn approaching Neptune, you're beginning to see who your real friends are. Out of all your buzzing connections, a core group is starting to stand out and they are the ones who truly support you. These are your tried and trusted allies, and together you could tackle something big. A challenge is on the horizon, and this dream team might be the one to help you succeed. Head here for everything you need to know about being a Gemini June 22 to July 23 The cosmos is letting you know that your dreams are valid, but nebulous visions won't work. It's time to ditch the vague and get laser-focused on your goals. Think blueprints, timelines and practical action. Saturn's got the discipline, Neptune brings the inspiration, while you just need to connect the dots. The more clearly you define your outcome, the more likely you are to get it. Head here for everything you need to know about being a Cancer July 24 to August 23 The cosmos is asking you to define your desire. Not the hazy vision but the crystal clear, no-nonsense, dated and stamped version. Vague goals lead to vague results, and you're destined for more than that, so get specific. Ask yourself what you want and when you want it to happen. The clearer your aim, the easier it is to get started and make it happen sooner rather than later, Leo. Head here for everything you need to know about being a Leo August 24 to September 23 As Saturn draws nearer to Neptune, the next few weeks offer a powerful opportunity to solve the mystery around what's been holding you back. That elusive block that's slowed progress or clouded confidence is about to become known. And once you see it, you'll know exactly how to tackle it. Saturn lends focus, Neptune adds insight, and your practical knowhow does the rest. Head here for everything you need to know about being a Virgo September 24 to October 23 The next few weeks bring understanding where there's been confusion. If you've been wondering where you stand with someone romantically, professionally or platonically, the mist is about to lift. Saturn highlights the facts, Neptune reveals feelings, and together they show you the real picture. Whether it's time to grow closer or a nudge to redefine things, you'll know. Head here for everything you need to know about being a Libra October 24 to November 22 When it comes to wellbeing, don't hope for the best, instead get specific. Avoid promises of feeling healthier someday. Plus, you likely already know what needs attention, so decide to make it concrete. With Saturn's love of structure and Neptune's vision combined, you can turn good intentions into solid habits. Your powerful will is your secret weapon, so use it wisely. Head here for everything you need to know about being a Scorpio November 23 to December 21 With Saturn approaching Neptune in fellow fire sign Aries, it's time to trade imagination for action. That amazing idea you've been visualising, now needs action to get it underway. It will need effort, but taking real, tangible steps now will get you much closer to making it your reality. So, roll up your sleeves, map it out and dive in, as nothing will happen unless you do, Archer. Head here for everything you need to know about being a Sagittarius December 22 to January 20 Are your thoughts turning to that ideal home you've always imagined? You can make it happen, but not by wishing alone, which means this is your cue to blend vision with precision. Dream big, but also measure, budget and plan to the last detail. Whether it's a cosy sanctuary or a new space, the clearer your ideas and your to-do list, the sooner you'll step through that door in reality. Head here for everything you need to know about being a Capricorn January 21 to February 19 As Saturn moves closer to Neptune in Aries, your brilliant ideas need a little fine-tuning before they take flight. You're bursting with images, but now you need to be precise. Hazy ideas won't help but clarity can be your golden ticket. The more clearly you express yourself, the more likely others are to jump on board. Your ideas deserve the spotlight, so say it in a way they can't resist. Head here for everything you need to know about being an Aquarius February 20 to March 20 More Trending It's time to turn those dreams into reality. If there's something you truly want that promises you more happiness, then go for it. But back it up with solid research and a detailed plan. Saturn wants structure whilst Neptune your ruler, provides plenty of imagination, and you're the creator in the middle. Map out the steps, explore options and don't hope for the best, build it! Head here for everything you need to know about being a Pisces View More » Your daily horoscope is here every morning, seven days a week (yes, including weekends!). To check your forecast, head to our dedicated horoscopes page. MORE: Your star sign's tarot horoscope for the month of June 2025 MORE: What's my horoscope for today? May 30, 2025 astrological predictions for your star sign MORE: What's my horoscope for today? May 29, 2025 astrological predictions for your star sign
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Aquarius, Your June Horoscope Says You're Tapping Into Infinite Possibilities
Have fun this month, as your Aquarius horoscope for June 2025 finds Gemini season delighting your fifth house of joy, self-expression, and creation. Make plans with your friends, as Venus enthuses Jupiter on June 4. Surrounding yourself with good people adds so much love and fulfillment to your life, which will be apparent when Venus enters loyal Taurus on June 6. Exciting news may come when chatty Mercury joins benefic Jupiter on June 8. You could run into someone who puts a smile on your face, or have an opportunity to pursue a hobby. This happy moment could become part of your everyday life once Mercury and Jupiter enter Cancer over the next day or so. Consider this your sign to make more time for your aspirations and friends, as the full moon in Sagittarius peaks on June 11. More from StyleCaster Pisces, Your June Horoscope Wants You to Live Your Best Life & Ignore the Haters Capricorn, Your June Horoscope Says Jupiter Is Helping You Find 'The One' Despite knowing good things are coming, there will be some struggles by mid-June. Negative Saturn and confusing Neptune will throw optimistic Jupiter off its game from June 15 to June 17. Remember that rainbows always come after rain. Your life should significantly improve after Cancer season starts on June 20. Summer is finally here, so think positively about where life will take you. This is a season of infinite possibilities. Have a 'mind over matter' mindset, as action-oriented Mars works with benefic Jupiter on June 22. Know you have the grace, stamina, and attitude to make the most of the beginning of Cancer season. There might be issues surrounding self-worth and self-respect, as the sun tensely meets Saturn and Neptune over the next few days. Call your power back during the Jupiter cazimi on June 24. Believe in yourself. You have more than you give yourself credit for, which will be evident when the new moon in Cancer rises on June 25. The end of June will test your ability to think positively, as Mercury meets with Saturn, Neptune, and Pluto retrograde from June 27 to June 29. During this time, you will have to control where your mind wanders throughout your days. Redirect any negative thoughts and feelings to something more positive. Who you associate with will also make a difference in your happiness, as Mercury retrograde's pre-shadow period starts June 30. Hang out with upbeat individuals who inspire enthusiasm instead of people who kill the mood going into the next month. Read your full 2025 horoscope. Best of StyleCaster 10 At-Home Date Ideas That'll Make You Feel Like You're Living in a Rom-Com The 13 Best MasterClass Courses Are 40% Off for a Limited-Time Spring Sale The 11 Best Low-Sugar Wines That Still Taste Delicious
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Possible new dwarf planet spotted near the edge of the solar system
WASHINGTON, May 30 (Reuters) - Scientists have identified an object about 435 miles (700 km) wide inhabiting the frigid outer reaches of our solar system that might qualify as a dwarf planet, spotting it as it travels on a highly elongated orbital path around the sun. The researchers called it one of the most distant visible objects in our solar system, and said its existence indicates that a vast expanse of space beyond the outermost planet Neptune and a region called the Kuiper Belt may not be deserted, as long thought. The Kuiper Belt is populated by numerous icy bodies. Given the name 2017 OF201, the object falls into a category called trans-Neptunian objects that orbit the sun at a distance beyond that of Neptune. The object takes about 25,000 years to complete a single orbit of the sun, compared to 365 days for Earth to do so. The researchers said 2017 OF201 was identified in observations by telescopes in Chile and Hawaii spanning seven years. "It is potentially large enough to qualify as a dwarf planet. Its orbit is very wide and eccentric, which means it experienced an interesting orbital migration path in the past," said astrophysicist Sihao Cheng of the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, New Jersey, who led the study with collaborators Jiaxuan Li and Eritas Yang, graduate students at Princeton University. Its size is estimated to be a bit smaller than Ceres, which is the smallest of the solar system's five recognized dwarf planets and has a diameter of about 590 miles (950 km). Pluto, the largest of those dwarf planets, has a diameter of about 1,477 miles (2,377 km). The mass of 2017 OF201 is estimated to be about 20,000 times smaller than Earth's and 50 times smaller than Pluto's. "We don't know the shape yet. Unfortunately it is too far away and it is a bit difficult to resolve it with telescopes," Cheng said. "Its composition is totally unknown yet, but likely similar to other icy bodies." The discovery was announced by the Minor Planet Center of the International Astronomical Union, an international organization of astronomers, and detailed in a study posted on the open-access research site arXiv, opens new tab. The study has not yet been peer reviewed. Earth's orbital distance from the sun is called an astronomical unit. 2017 OF201 is currently located at a distance of 90.5 astronomical units from the sun, meaning 90.5 times as far as Earth. But at its furthest point during its orbit, 2017 OF201 is more than 1,600 astronomical units from the sun, while the closest point on its orbit is about 45 astronomical units. That means it sometimes is closer to the sun than Pluto, whose orbital distance ranges from 30 to 49 astronomical units as it travels an elliptical path around the sun. The researchers suspect that the extreme orbit of 2017 OF201 may have been caused by a long-ago close encounter with the gravitational influence of a giant planet. "We still don't know much about the solar system far away because currently it is difficult to directly see things beyond about 150 astronomical units," Cheng said. "The presence of this single object suggests that there could be another hundred or so other objects with similar orbit and size. They are just too far away to be detectable right now." The five dwarf planets recognized by the International Astronomical Union are, in order of distance from the sun: Ceres, which is the largest object in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter, then Pluto, Haumea, Makemake and Eris, which all orbit beyond Neptune. The organization defines a planet and a dwarf planet differently. A planet must orbit its host star - in our case the sun - and must be mostly round and sufficiently large that its gravitational strength clears away any other objects of similar size near its orbit. A dwarf planet must orbit the sun and be mostly round but it has not cleared its orbit of other objects. Cheng said the discovery of 2017 OF201 has implications for hypotheses involving the potential existence of a ninth planet in our solar system, dubbed Planet X or Planet Nine. This is because 2017 OF201's orbit does not follow the pattern exhibited by other known trans-Neptunian objects, which tend to cluster together. Some scientists had hypothesized that such clustering was caused by the gravity of a yet-to-be discovered planet. "The existence of 2017 OF201 as an outlier to such clustering could potentially challenge this hypothesis," Cheng said.
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March 20 ~ April 18 Venus in Aries adds harmony and comfort, especially for you. Cash in on as much as you can. You're part of the equation of her generosity. By next week, Venus will transit away from your sign. Chiron the healer and lucky streak Jupiter expand connections. They're both in a positive alignment with Venus, meant for your enjoyment and success. April 19 ~ May 19 Dreams are everything this week. Venus, the planet of beauty, money and love revs up the appeal. Connections this goddess makes can sustain you. Chiron, the healer, and Jupiter, attracting success, work with Venus on your behalf. If there is something you want or feel you need, visualizing it has more impact now. You have angels on your shoulder. May 20 ~ June 20 If friends connect in from every direction, you've earned it. Gemini is generous to others. You blend light and breezy logic with a firm foundation to back it up. You know how to rise above the fray and see the best parts of the world. Venus, Chiron, Ceres, Neptune and Saturn bring endless group opportunities. The Sun in your sign lights up Happy Birthday wishes for you. June 21 ~ July 21 Jupiter, Mercury and the Sun currently influence your dreams, secrets, and inner world. Unexpressed needs are soothed as you receive understanding from others. Jupiter makes a beautiful aspect with Venus. It's like a gift for your spirit. Then Pallas Athene, the warrior goddess, receives a benefit from Mars. They help each other move forward with a calm strength. July 22 ~ August 22 You still have Mars in your sign. If you're pushing yourself to do more, or standing up for those who can't, it's like having a guardian warrior at your side. The free energy machine is going at full tilt, especially for you. Venus connects with Chiron and sextiles Jupiter. The goddess of love and money may entice you to travel, deal with justice, or delve into your spiritual bank account. August 23 ~ September 21 Conversations go deep and directly to the point. Vesta, Ceres and Juno bring the support and back-up you've been waiting for. Dredging up details that got stuck in the mud are not a waste of time, no matter who is trying to run from it. Structure can be built from your wisdom. Venus connects with Chiron and Jupiter to enchant and enhance your career. September 22 ~ October 22 Chiron, Venus, Ceres, Neptune and Saturn all compete for your attention. The thing is, if you're interacting on a close level with someone, they may seem like a blur right now. Keeping so many projects and requirements in the air pays off – but when? Ruler Venus connects with Chiron for a soothing healing. This goddess also makes a positive connection with Jupiter for expansion. October 23 ~ November 21 Scorpios work in unique ways. What you are doing is important. It may not be well-known or understood just yet, but you will increase your following. Your sign can go through the muck and find a treasure, bringing it to the light of day for a shiny restoration. Venus connects with Chiron for healing at work. This goddess resonates with Jupiter for big transformations. November 22 ~ December 20 This could be a big week for you. Let yourself see your value in the eyes of others, then recognize your impact. The responsibility is like a kaleidoscope – fascinating, but will the patterns be pleasing? There are beneficial starry aspects to enjoy. Venus connects with Chiron for love and healing. Ruler Jupiter and Venus could bring financial luck and a luxurious delight. December 21 ~ January 18 This is a week to catch your breath, though it may feel the opposite at home. Chiron, Venus, Ceres, Neptune and Saturn help you take stock of how much you have done. Relish the beauty you create. Some of it may be to soothe your soul or remind you of accomplishments. Venus connects with Chiron for healing, then sextiles Jupiter to expand your presence at work. January 19 ~ February 17 You could build an industry on all you know. Perhaps you already have. Aquarians are always into the next new thing, because half the time, you made it. Your contributions are just as important as ever. Venus, goddess of love, beauty and money, connects with Chiron for healing. Then Venus aspects Jupiter to make conversations lucrative at home base. February 18 ~ March 19 Some people like to rush through their day. The same could be said for planets influencing your finances. Saturn, Neptune, Ceres, Venus and Chiron all want to have their case heard, with your income allocated to their interests. This week Venus may have her way. The goddess of love, money and beauty connects to Chiron for healing. Then Venus and Jupiter take a chance.
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The hunt for mysterious ‘Planet Nine' offers up a surprise
Named 2017 OF201, the new possible dwarf planet has a 25,000-year orbit, and is only close enough to Earth to be observed roughly once a century. (AFP pic) PARIS : It's an evocative idea that has long bedevilled scientists: a huge and mysterious planet is lurking in the darkness at the edge of our solar system, evading all our efforts to spot it. Some astronomers say the strange, clustered orbits of icy rocks beyond Neptune indicate that something big is out there, which they have dubbed Planet Nine. Now, a US-based trio hunting this elusive world has instead stumbled on what appears to be a new dwarf planet in the solar system's outer reaches. And the existence of this new kid on the block could challenge the Planet Nine theory, the researchers have calculated. Named 2017 OF201, the new object is roughly 700km across according to a preprint study, which has not been peer-reviewed, published online last week. That makes it three times smaller than Pluto. But that is still big enough to be considered a dwarf planet, lead study author Sihao Cheng of New Jersey's institute for advanced study told AFP. The object is currently three times farther away from Earth than Neptune. And its extremely elongated orbit swings out more than 1,600 times the distance between the Earth and the Sun, taking it into the ring of icy rocks around the solar system called the Oort cloud. It goes so far out, it could have passed by stars other than our Sun in the past, Cheng said. During its 25,000-year orbit, the object is only close enough to Earth to be observed around 0.5% of the time, which is roughly a century. 'It's already getting fainter and fainter,' Cheng said. The discovery suggests 'there are many hundreds of similar things on similar orbits' in the Kuiper Belt beyond Neptune, Cheng said. After taking a risk spending more than half a year sorting through a difficult dataset in search of Planet Nine, Cheng said he was 'lucky' to have found anything at all. The researchers are requesting time to point the James Webb, Hubble and ALMA telescopes at their discovery. But Sam Deen, a 23-year-old amateur astronomer from California, has already been able to track the dwarf planet candidate through old datasets. 'OF201 is, in my opinion, probably one of the most interesting discoveries in the outer solar system in the last decade,' Deen told AFP. The icy rocks discovered in the Kuiper belt tend to have a clustered orbit going in a particular direction. Two decades ago, astronomers proposed this was due to the gravitational pull of a world up to 10 times larger than Earth, naming it Planet Nine and kicking off a debate that has rumbled since. It is also sometimes called Planet X, a name proposed for a hypothetical world beyond Neptune more than a century ago. Back in 1930, astronomers were searching for Planet X when they discovered Pluto, which became our solar system's ninth planet. But Pluto turned out to be too tiny – it is smaller than the Moon – and was demoted to dwarf planet status in 2006. There are now four other officially recognised dwarf planets, and Cheng believes 2017 OF201 could join their ranks. When the researchers modelled its orbit, they found it did not follow the clustered trend of similar objects. This could pose a problem for the Planet Nine theory, but Cheng emphasised more data is needed. Samantha Lawler of Canada's University of Regina told AFP that this 'great discovery' and others like it mean that 'the original argument for Planet Nine is getting weaker and weaker'. The Vera Rubin Observatory, which is scheduled to go online in Chile this year, is expected to shed light on this mystery, one way or another. Deen said it was discouraging that no sign of Planet Nine has been found so far, but with Vera Rubin 'on the horizon I don't think we'll have to wonder about its existence for much longer'. For Cheng, he still hopes that this huge planet is out there somewhere. 'We're in an era when big telescopes can see almost to the edge of the universe,' he said. But what is in our 'backyard' still largely remains unknown, he added.
