Expansion-planet Jupiter is in comfort-loving Cancer today, challenging both the loving Libra sun and the asteroid Chiron, which represents your inner wounds. You might feel the push and pull between asserting your needs and seeming agreeable. Remember that self-advocacy is an act of self-love. In the long run, it only strengthens your relationships.

Luckily, passionate and determined Mars in Scorpio lines up with the North Node, a mathematical point representing growth and destiny. Be bold and direct, and life might lead you closer to what you need.

Tonight, the moon in self-improving Virgo links up with the lunar South Node tonight, which represents areas for growth and awareness. End your day by identifying the emotional patterns that quietly disturb your peace, like perfectionism, criticism, or control.

For more, check out your tarot reading.

Happy Thursday! We are just one day away from the weekend, and as we move closer to a new lunar cycle, the moon is losing its illumination from the sun, slowly decreasing to 0% illumination on the new moon next week.

Currently, we’re in the middle of the waning crescent moon phase—the last phase of the lunar cycle. Occurring just before the new moon, this phase lasts for about a week. Right now, the moon appears like a sliver of light in the sky before it seemingly “disappears” from our view on the new moon.

The moon is currently 25 days old and has only 21% illumination from the sun. Here’s everything you should know about the current moon phase, including its symbolism and astrological impact.

Today’s Moon Phase: October 16, 2025

Today’s moon phase is a waning crescent moon at 21% illumination, situated in the zodiac sign of Leo but moving into Virgo later this evening. The current moon is about 25 days old and just over 20% illuminated by the sun. For reference, yesterday’s illumination was 30% while tomorrow’s will be below 15%. We’re mere days away from the new moon and a new lunar cycle. 

What Is the Waning Crescent Moon Phase?

The waning crescent moon phase is the last phase of the lunar cycle. During this phase, which occurs just before the new moon at 0% illumination, the moon seemingly “shrinks” in size from our view here on Earth. That’s because the sun’s light slowly decreases on the moon’s surface, highlighting a smaller portion of the celestial body each night. 

According to NASA, during the waning crescent moon, “the moon is nearly back to the point in its orbit where its dayside directly faces the sun, and all that we see from our perspective is a thin curve.”

Waning Crescent Moon in Leo and Virgo

Today’s waning crescent moon is still in the fire sign of Leo—a zodiac sign known for its creativity and leadership. However, this evening, it will move into the Earth sign of Virgo, a practical, grounded, and detail-oriented sign.

According to AstroSeek, when the moon enters Leo, you might crave more external validation, admiration, and praise.

However, as Astroseek reports, “When you get into the spotlight, you may find yourself at a loss. Maybe you should admit your fear of criticism and your inability to accept criticism. It is very important to accept feedback and use it for improvement.”

Once the moon shifts into Virgo later in the day, “Your feeling of safety is now related to order and clarity, even in emotions. You may have the need to organize everything chaotic and disorganized.”

This is a massive shift in energy, so don’t be surprised if you’re feeling depleted by the end of today.

Waning Crescent Moon Symbolism

Many ancient cultures and spiritual practices admire and worship the moon as a symbol of life’s natural cycles. Some even gather with their community during the full moon, seeing it as a time of abundance and celebration.

The waning crescent moon holds its own deep spiritual symbolism, too. This particular phase—the last of the cycle—marks a period of reflection, rest, and completion. As the moon slowly loses its light, you might find yourself isolating and winding down right along with the lunar cycle. 

This is the perfect time to plan ahead for the next cycle and consider any changes you’d like to make going forward. However, it’s not the ideal time to act on anything. Meditate, relax, and rest up for the new moon next week.

Astrologers

Ophira and Tali Edut, known as the AstroTwins, are professional astrologers based out of New York and Seattle. Their work has been featured in The New York Times, Elle Magazine, Vogue and Good Morning America and they are the authors AstroStyle, Love Zodiac, Shoestrology, and Momstrology.

Cosmic crew, welcome to a week that feels like the rom-com scene after the messy breakup montage. Venus, the planet of love, beauty, and “let’s just vibe in harmony,” is officially back home in Libra on October 13th, and the energy is immaculate. After weeks of Virgo nitpicking (“does this person spark joy and meet my 17-point checklist?”), Venus in Libra is like, “girl, relax. Flirt, paint, wear the glitter eyeliner, text them back.” This is us hard-launching joy again in Q4. We’re still intentional, but now the assignment is to let life be a little lighter, a little sexier, a little more about connection. 

And Venus doesn’t come alone. Five hours after she steps into Libra, Pluto, the planet of transformation, obsession, and revolution, wakes up from its five-month retrograde nap in Aquarius. And not just any nap: Pluto basically took an ancestral vision quest and came back like, “okay, I’ve got the blueprint for liberation.” The kicker? Venus immediately trines Pluto. Babe, that’s cosmic exhibitionism. This Air trine is basically the equivalent of them cosmically making out in public, combining forces to remind us how to love harder, freer, and more honestly — both in our own reflections and in the ways we see each other. It’s giving: make love, start revolutions, repeat. 

These 3 Zodiac Signs Tend To Be The Most Prone To Depression (2025 Astrology Insights)

Important Disclaimer: Astrology is for entertainment purposes only and offers fun insights into personality traits. Depression is a serious mental health condition that affects millions worldwide, regardless of zodiac sign. If you or someone you know is struggling with depression, please seek professional help immediately. Resources like the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) or the World Health Organization’s depression fact sheet provide valuable support. In the US, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988.

Have you ever felt like your emotions run deeper than everyone else’s? Like you absorb the world’s pain like a sponge? If you’re a water sign, you’re probably nodding right now. In astrology, the three water signs — Pisces, Cancer, and Scorpio — are widely considered the most emotionally intense and, unfortunately, the most prone to depression.

These signs feel everything on a profound level. They are empathetic, intuitive, and deeply sensitive, which makes them incredibly compassionate… but also vulnerable to emotional overload. According to numerous astrology sources (including recent 2025 analyses from mindbodygreen and Parade Astrology), water signs top the list when it comes to zodiac signs most susceptible to depressive episodes.

While fire signs bounce back quickly and air signs intellectualize their feelings, water signs drown in them. Their emotional depth is both their superpower and their Achilles’ heel.

In this in-depth 2025 guide, we’ll explore which three zodiac signs are most prone to depression, why their cosmic wiring makes them vulnerable, real-life examples, and — most importantly — practical ways they can protect their mental health.

Why Water Signs Are the Most Emotionally Vulnerable

Water signs (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces) are ruled by the element of emotion, intuition, and the subconscious. They experience life through feeling rather than logic. This makes them:

• Highly empathetic (they literally feel others’ pain)
• Prone to mood swings influenced by lunar cycles
• Deeply affected by betrayal, loss, or injustice
• Likely to internalize negative energy
• Creative and spiritual, but often melancholic

Multiple astrology experts agree that these traits create a perfect storm for depressive tendencies when life gets heavy.

Let’s dive into the three zodiac signs most prone to depression — starting with the deepest ocean of them all.

1. Pisces (February 19 – March 20): The Dreamer Who Feels Everything

Pisces is universally ranked as the most depression-prone zodiac sign across almost every astrology platform in 2025.

Ruled by Neptune (planet of illusion, spirituality, and addiction) and Jupiter, Pisces lives in a world of emotion that most people can’t even comprehend. They are the ultimate empaths — they don’t just sympathize, they absorb.

Why Pisces is so prone to depression:

• They feel collective pain — world tragedies hit them like personal losses
• Escapism tendencies (daydreaming, substances, fantasy) when reality hurts
• Difficulty setting emotional boundaries
• Chronic disappointment when the world doesn’t match their idealistic vision
• Tendency toward victim mentality or martyrdom

As one astrology writer perfectly summed it up: “Pisces represent an ocean of collective emotion, and they are most likely to get depressed of all signs in the zodiac.”

Famous Pisces who have openly discussed mental health struggles include Rihanna, Simone Biles, and Justin Bieber — all have spoken about feeling overwhelmed by emotions and public pressure.

How Pisces can heal:

• Creative outlets (art, music, poetry) — many of the world’s greatest artists are Pisces
• Strong boundaries and learning to say “no”
• Grounding practices like swimming or walking barefoot
• Therapy that validates their emotional experience (EMDR or somatic therapy works wonders)
• Spiritual practices that feel authentic, not escapist

Related reading: The Dark Side of Pisces: Why They’re Secretly the Most Dangerous Zodiac Sign

2. Cancer (June 21 – July 22): The Nostalgic Crab Carrying Yesterday’s Pain

Cancer is the zodiac’s emotional core — ruled by the Moon, their moods shift like tides. They are nurturing, sentimental, and deeply attached to home, family, and memories.

But this attachment to the past makes Cancer the second most depression-prone sign.

Why Cancer struggles with depression:

• Extreme nostalgia — they romanticize the past and struggle to let go
• Takes everything personally (even when it’s not about them)
• Retreats into their shell when hurt, leading to isolation
• Feels responsible for everyone’s emotional well-being
• Highly affected by family trauma or childhood wounds

“Cancer is unhappiest when they don’t look good. And because they are so moody and emotional, they tend to suffer…” writes YourTango, capturing the Crab’s self-critical nature.

Selena Gomez (Cancer Sun) has been incredibly open about her bipolar disorder, anxiety, and depression — showing how even massive success doesn’t shield this sign from emotional depths.

How Cancer can heal:

• Create new traditions and memories instead of living in the past
• Build a supportive “chosen family” when biological family is toxic
• Journaling to process emotions rather than bottling them
• Self-mothering practices (warm baths, comfort food in moderation, cozy spaces)
• Therapy focused on inner child healing

Watch this insightful video on water signs and emotional struggles:

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3. Scorpio (October 23 – November 21): The Phoenix Who Burns Too Bright

Scorpio completes our emotional trinity with their intense, all-or-nothing approach to life. Ruled by Pluto (transformation) and Mars (passion), Scorpios feel everything at 1000%.

They are the zodiac’s detectives — nothing escapes their perception, especially betrayal or injustice.

Why Scorpio is prone to depression:

• Experiences emotions with life-or-death intensity
• Holds onto grudges and pain for years
• Trusts deeply but when betrayed, the pain is catastrophic
• Secretive nature means they suffer in silence
• Tendency toward obsessive thinking and fatalistic worldview

Recent 2025 analyses specifically rank Scorpio as the #1 most depression-prone sign due to their “fatalistic thinking” and extreme emotional depth.

Lady Gaga (Scorpio rising) and Drake (Scorpio Sun) have both been raw about their mental health battles — showing how Scorpios transform pain into art.

How Scorpio can heal:

• Transform pain into power through intense physical activity (martial arts, boxing)
• Therapy that goes deep (psychodynamic or shadow work)
• Practices that release control (surrender meditation, tantra)
• Learning to forgive (themselves first, others second)
• Channeling intensity into passion projects

The Common Thread: Emotional Depth = Beautiful Vulnerability

Pisces, Cancer, and Scorpio share the gift (and burden) of feeling everything deeply. Their depression doesn’t come from weakness — it comes from loving too much, caring too intensely, and seeing the world more clearly than most.

But here’s the beautiful truth: these same qualities make them the healers, artists, and empaths the world desperately needs.

Final Thoughts: Your Sign Doesn’t Define Your Mental Health

While Pisces, Cancer, and Scorpio consistently rank as the three zodiac signs most prone to depression in 2025 astrology, remember — your birth chart is complex. A well-placed Moon or strong Saturn aspects can provide resilience. Many water signs live joyful, balanced lives.

The key is awareness. Knowing your tendencies helps you protect your energy.

If you’re a water sign reading this and feeling seen (or overwhelmed), know this: your sensitivity is your superpower. The world needs your depth, your compassion, your ability to feel what others can’t.

Just remember to come up for air sometimes.

Which water sign are you? Share in the comments how you protect your emotional well-being.

Related Articles:

• The Happiest Zodiac Signs Ranked (2025 Edition)
• How Each Zodiac Sign Handles Heartbreak
• The Most Anxious Zodiac Signs – Are You One of Them?
• Water Signs Compatibility: Who Should Pisces, Cancer, Scorpio Marry?

Sources: mindbodygreen, Parade Astrology, YourTango, The Minds Journal, ZodiacSign.com, Hindustan Times Astrology, and Collective World (2024-2025 publications).

Comfort takes priority this morning as the Moon continues its slow and steady glide through Taurus. Prioritize activities that make you feel calm and even pampered before you get started on your to-do list.

This afternoon’s energy is supportive. Receive kind gestures without questioning if you deserve them. Make someone feel seen. The moon harmonizes with compassionate Jupiter and dutiful Venus in quick succession, creating a perfect window to invest in your relationships or a little mid-day self care.

Trust your gut when wise and mature Saturn grounds the moon this evening. Your feelings tonight aren’t fleeting; you can trust they’ll stick around. Express your honest intentions, affirm your commitment, or gently reinforce boundaries.

For more, check out your tarot reading.

“Virgo is attracted to Sag’s fiery, bright expansiveness,” she says, noting that Sagittarius will appreciate feeling seen and loved by dependable Virgo. Plus, she notes, both of these signs are one for humor and will enjoy a connection with a lot of banter, back and forth, and laughter. “When you look at the signs of some of the greatest comedians of all time, a lot of them are Virgo and Sagittarius, so you’ve got a couple of clowns here,” Roby Antila adds.

We’ve already told you about 60 queer horror shows and movies available to stream this month, but perhaps you were overwhelmed by such a monstrous list. Perhaps you need your very own horror host to point you in the right direction. Perhaps you want the stars to tell you what queer horror to watch. I’ve got you! By combining our astrologer G’s queer horoscopes for Libra season with my encyclopedic knowledge of queer horror, I’ve put together a straightforward guide on which horror movie you should prioritize watching this month, based on your sun sign and what the astrological season has in store for you. Presenting: HORRORSCOPES.

Horoscopes can be a useful way of understanding ourselves and working toward personal growth based on our present strengths and weaknesses; horrorscopes, meanwhile, can let us avoid that personal growth by reveling in our own mess and embracing our more, ahem, evil sides . And doesn’t that sound more fun?!

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Aries: The Strings

Streaming on AMC+ and Shudder

You’re encouraged to slow down a bit this Libra season but without dampening your flame altogether. Slow-burn horror may therefore be the way to go. Consider The Strings, a work of arthouse horror that Drew Burnett Gregory describes as “the slowest of slow burns.” In it, a queer musician heads to a remote cabin following a romantic breakup and a band breakup.

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Taurus: Perpetrator

Streaming on AMC+ and Shudder

G writes that “belonging” is a big theme for you for the whole year, Taurus. You’re also craving the recognition you deserve. Perhaps you should check out this very underrated and deserving of recognition Jennifer Reeder film, Perpetrator, about a young queer girl in a town where girls keep going missing.

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Gemini: Bad Things

Streaming AMC+ and Shudder

You’re feeling off in your routines and in serious need of some mental stimulation. How about a long weekend trip to a remote hotel with a group that includes your girlfriend and your ex? That is indeed the premise of the excellent Shining-esque horror film from Stewart Thorndike, Bad Things.

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Cancer: Midnight Kiss

Streaming on Hulu

“The past month has likely highlighted something you want or need to shift about your social landscape,” G writes. As you reevaluate your friend group, perhaps you could dive into this gay slasher flick about the horrors of co-dependent gay friend groups.

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Leo: Cuckoo

Streaming on Hulu

You’re supposed to be practicing healthy detachment this month, so how about moving to a resort town in the Bavarian Alps for a bit? That’s how the Hunter Schafer-starring Cuckoo begins, and for sure nothing will go wrong…

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Virgo: The Other Side of the Underneath

Streaming on AMC+, Shudder, Tubi

You’re supposed to honoring the unknown, Virgo. Well, I can’t think of a queer horror film more apt for embracing the unknown than the surreal and disturbing The Other Side of the Underneath from Jane Arden.

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Libra: I Saw the TV Glow

Streaming on HBO Max

You’re supposed to be saying yes to the things lighting you up right now and be generally discerning about where you give your energy. I would argue the protagonist of Jane Schoenbrun’s beloved queer/trans horror film I Saw the TV Glow is not particularly good at this and is ultimately haunted by regret. So let Owen’s story be a warning to you to indeed protect yourself and your energy.

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Scorpio: Annihilation

Streaming on Paramount+ and Tubi

You’re supposed to touch grass this month. That grass probably isn’t supposed to be part of a biologically mutated natural world, but alas! Head into The Shimmer! G writes you should “lean into embracing physical, sensory experiences,” and I can’t think of a more sensory experience than what the characters of Annihilation go through…

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Sagittarius: Good Manners

Streaming on Tubi

You’re supposed to be making space for variety this month, and it doesn’t get much more variable than a domestic horror monster movie that’s also somehow a musical and lesbian romance?

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Capricorn: Scream VI

Streaming on Paramount+

You’re supposed to be connecting the dots this month…much like the characters of Scream VI have to connect the dots of the latest round of Ghostface kills.

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Aquarius: We’re All Going to the World’s Fair

Rent on Apple TV ($4.99) or Prime ($4.99)

You’ve perhaps been experiencing some weird dreams and lots of intense feelings from your subconscious that require processing. So why not watch this surreal, isolating, and often nightmarish slow-burn horror movie? It’s very unsettling! Perhaps its quiet intensity can be a brief break from the quiet intensity of your own inner world right now.

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Pisces: Jennifer’s Body

Streaming on Disney+, Hulu, and Tubi

You’re supposed to be continuing to consider your relationship to conflict and setting boundaries. Two characters who do NOT do that? Jennifer and Needy of Jennifer’s Body. They definitely could have benefited from some introspection on how they deal with conflict, but I’m so glad they didn’t! Because wow do I love how toxic their friendship is!