Your H-Files for Thursday, 01 January 2026
Aries 
March 21 - April 19
Mulder, you look unusually energized this morning. Did you find a new lead on the case?
Not exactly, Scully. My horoscope said my zeal is unstoppable today and that I'm operating at the energy level of a caffeinated squirrel. I think it means something big is coming - maybe I'm on the verge of cracking the conspiracy wide open.
Mulder, you can't base your investigative fervor on planetary positions. And wasn't it just last week you reorganized your office in the middle of the night because you 'felt a vibe'?
That was different - I found that photograph of the Smoking Man tucked behind the file cabinet. Besides, according to the Gemini-Aries lunar alignment, my curiosity will help burn through assumptions. Sometimes the universe gives you a nudge, Scully.
Or maybe it's just caffeine and coincidence. You mentioned something about accidental flirting? I hope you don’t start charming witnesses into giving us false confessions.
The stars say I'm extra charming today, so I’ll try to harness that power for good. Maybe Skinner won’t be able to say no to my next budget request. I’ll even reward myself with that bakery cupcake you keep eyeing. The prophecy must be fulfilled, Scully.
Prophecies and pastries, Mulder. Just remember we need clear minds for tonight’s surveillance. Let’s try to avoid re-alphabetizing every document in the basement at 3AM, alright?
Taurus 
April 20 - May 20
Mulder, you look oddly pleased with yourself. Did you finally get that secret informant to return your calls, or is something else going on?
Funny you should ask, Scully. I just read my horoscope and, according to the lunar alignment - Gemini frolicking through Taurus' pasture or something metaphysical like that - I'm exuding a calm strength that's lighting up my spirit today. It literally said I'm extra charming. The stars aren’t wrong, you have to admit.
Mulder, you do realize horoscopes are vague by design, right? They're not meant to predict federal investigations or suspicious phenomena. Besides, last time you claimed the universe gave you a sign, we ended up knee-deep in crop circles and cow manure.
But Scully, it said I might be flirting accidentally, which would explain why the mailroom clerk winked at me twice before noon. The universe is obviously pointing me toward something... romantic. Maybe it even expects a certain someone to ‘catch feelings’ today? Not to name names.
Mulder, accidental flirting might just be politeness misinterpreted, especially by you. And if someone is catching feelings, that hardly seems like hard evidence. Unless you're considering emotional tension as a new branch of investigation.
Maybe emotional tension is the clue we've been missing, Scully. Besides, it instructed me to treat myself to a cupcake. You remember the last time I ignored cosmic advice - endless doughnuts and a run-in with a guy who could control metal with his mind.
So now the stars are telling you to indulge your sweet tooth? That's your takeaway from this, that and boosting your self-confidence?
It's more than that. The horoscope said this all affects my beliefs and learning. What if today’s the day I finally convince you of the existence of extraterrestrial romantic intent?
If a cupcake and a horoscope help you find peace with the unknown, Mulder, be my guest. But until Gemini and Taurus dance their way into submitting hard evidence, I’ll stick to science. Or at least plain old common sense.
Gemini 
May 21 - June 21
Mulder, you’re staring at your phone with that look again. Should I be concerned or just assume you’ve found another unexplained phenomenon on the internet?
Actually, Scully, I just read my horoscope, and it says I’m supposed to be extra charming today. Playful curiosity guides my steps, apparently. Maybe that’s why I suggested we stop by the bakery on the way here.
You’re blaming the urge for a cupcake on planetary alignment? That’s a new one, Mulder. Next you’ll say flirting happens to you by accident.
Scully, the horoscope says romantic tension is off the charts, someone’s catching feelings, and there’s a hall of dazzling thoughts swirling around. Doesn’t it make you wonder if the phenomena we encounter aren’t just external, but maybe some cosmic mirror of what’s happening inside us? Infinite reflections, like when we ran into that strange doppelgänger situation in New Mexico.
Or maybe you’re just looking for justification to flirt your way through another interview. Mulder, these horoscopes are carefully crafted generalities, not messages from the cosmos. And if there’s inner transformation happening, it might just be from all those late-night stakeouts.
That’s where you’re wrong, Scully. Gemini mirrors Gemini: thoughts within thoughts. Maybe once I finish reflecting and finally stop talking, wisdom will emerge. Until then, maybe I’ll just enjoy that cupcake the universe owes me.
Cancer 
June 22 - July 22
Scully, you ever get the feeling the universe is subtly nudging you toward new levels of empathy and charm? I read my horoscope this morning and apparently, I'm not just charming, I'm irresistibly, accidentally flirtatious today. Hazardous for innocent bystanders.
Mulder, your idea of subtle universal nudges usually involves elaborate conspiracy theories, or retroactive fortune cookie interpretations. Do you really think a horoscope can dictate emotional trajectories, or are you just fishing for compliments?
My astrological forecast quite literally warned me about my caffeinated squirrel energy. Scully, if I suddenly start reorganizing the X-Files in the middle of the night, don’t be surprised. Gemini and Cancer are supposedly pushing me to unite logic and empathy. Maybe that means I’ll finally be able to decipher the secret language of the Gunmen.
You're already up late enough theorizing about mind control signals from old satellite dishes, Mulder. I doubt we need another excuse for your sleeplessness, let alone reordering our files by suspects’ shoe sizes. And accidental flirting? Last time you tried that, Skinner almost reported you to HR.
You know, maybe the stars are onto something. If I'm extra empathetic today, maybe my charm will finally get us that elusive cooperation from local law enforcement - unless, of course, they just hand us more doughnuts. Speaking of which, my horoscope suggests I deserve an extra cupcake. Care to join me in celebrating cosmic self-care?
Mulder, if a cupcake will keep your squirrel energy focused on edible treats instead of reorganizing our entire office tonight, I'm willing to entertain the possibility the stars have a point. But don’t expect me to believe Gemini and Cancer are responsible if you start alphabetizing my socks.
Leo 
July 23 - August 22
You're humming, Mulder. Are you... actually in a good mood?
I just read my horoscope, Scully. It says there's a radiant force that's driving my spirit today. Apparently, I'm extra charming. The stars seem to think flirtation is inevitable.
Extra charming, huh? Is that what you call leaving the coffee shop cashier speechless this morning - or was that just caffeine-induced euphoria?
Hey, I can’t help it if Gemini’s feeding Leo’s fire and making me a cosmic dynamo. It’s written right here - energy levels of a caffeinated squirrel. Come on, Scully, what if this ‘dance of creation’ means today is the day we finally crack that encrypted Bureau memo?
Or maybe it means you'll reorganize your entire apartment at three in the morning again, only to claim the cigarette-smoking man rearranged your files.
I’m telling you, Scully, when the moon and stars align, ideas shine and stories inspire. Maybe that’s why I feel destined for greatness tonight. Or maybe I just deserve an extra cupcake. Want to split one?
I think you might be better off sticking to the cupcake and leaving the closet doors closed, Mulder. Your routines are odd enough as it is.
Virgo 
August 23 - September 22
Mulder, why are you grinning like you’ve just cracked a government code?
Because, Scully, my horoscope says I’m bursting with charm today. Apparently, the stars think I’m going to accidentally flirt my way through the entire Bureau. Should I apologize in advance?
I’m sure the universe can handle your 'accidental' flirtations, Mulder. Or do you intend to interrogate Skinner with your sparkling wit?
It’s not just about wit, Scully. According to these planetary alignments, my mind is sharpened - Gemini and Virgo conspiring under Mercury. It’s basically cosmic authorization for inspired brilliance. Maybe today’s the day I prove that alien DNA is floating in the tap water.
Or maybe today's the day Neptune reminds you to take things with a grain of salt. You’re not really going to blame Mercury if our home printer jams again, are you?
That depends - does Mercury also inspire one to treat himself to an extra cupcake? It’s in the stars, Scully. My creative pursuits demand calories.
I’m sure your inner critic is just worried about the sugar content, Mulder. But you can tell it to pipe down, as instructed. Try not to turn the kitchen into another site for unexplained phenomena.
You know, Scully, when my horoscope tells me to fuse thought and craft, it reminds me of the time we found that... let’s call it an 'unorthodox artist' hiding in plain sight. Sometimes genius needs a nudge from the cosmos.
Libra 
September 23 - October 23
You seem unusually upbeat today, Mulder. Did you finally solve that crossword puzzle you've been obsessing over?
Not exactly, Scully. According to my horoscope, I’m radiating extra charm today - so much so that even casual banter could evolve into unintentional flirting. Apparently, I’m supposed to treat myself to an extra cupcake, too. Clearly, the universe is nudging me toward small pleasures.
Are you sure it's not just your sweet tooth talking? I doubt a horoscope has anything to do with your sudden craving for baked goods.
It goes deeper than sugar, Scully. The lunar influence predicts that my Gemini tongue - quick as it is - will blend with your Libra grace and turn every conversation into, I quote, 'poetry.' You have to admit, the timing is uncanny considering how persuasive I was last night with that witness.
Persuasive? She called you 'charming,' Mulder, but she also said you reminded her of her neighbor’s dog. That’s not exactly poetic.
Charming is charming, Scully. Besides, there’s talk of romantic tension being off the charts in my home life today. I wonder if the apartment’s about to get haunted again - or maybe my couch will finally reveal its secrets.
If your couch starts writing poetry, I’ll believe in horoscopes, Mulder. Until then, I’m going to attribute any 'catching feelings' to your caffeine intake.
Don’t dismiss cosmic devotion, Scully. After all, last time I ignored the signs, we ended up chasing sentient dolls - and you remember how well that turned out.
Scorpio 
October 24 - November 21
You seem unusually fidgety this morning, Mulder. You planning on taking up interior decorating at three in the morning again, or is there another case we need to discuss?
Funny you mention that, Scully. According to my horoscope, I've got the energy level of a caffeinated squirrel today. It's cosmic. I should harness it, or my closet's about to get rigorously reorganized – possibly by a mysterious force.
The only mysterious force in your apartment at 3AM is probably all those files you refuse to let anyone touch. Are you actually basing your day on astrological predictions now?
Scully, the horoscope said there are ‘mysterious vibes’ guiding me today, influencing my communication style. Maybe it's not so outlandish - I was just thinking about how sometimes we say things that hardly skim the surface, but beneath that could be something much deeper. Like Gemini's chatter meeting Scorpio's silence, there are things lurking in what we don't say.
So, you think our investigative approach needs more astrology, less forensics? Or are you just looking for a cosmic excuse for your... unique style of communication?
You joke, but it also said romantic tension is off the charts today, Scully. I'm supposed to be extra charming. Maybe today’s the day someone catches feelings - could be anyone. The stars are aligning for some rather uncanny encounters.
Mulder, unless the lunar influence is going to help us get permission for lab results faster, I suggest you keep your feet on the ground. But I’ll keep an eye out for any off-the-chart tension. Or surprise nocturnal closet organizing. Just in case the truth is, in fact, out in your sock drawer.
Sagittarius 
November 22 - December 21
Scully, have you ever considered that the universe might actually be giving us little nudges? My horoscope just told me I'm supposed to go on a bold quest today. I can't ignore cosmic instructions.
Mulder, the only thing the universe tells me in the morning is that I need more coffee. Are you sure your horoscope wasn’t sponsored by the local bakery?
It specifically said to treat myself to an extra cupcake. Clearly that's a sign. Maybe we should interrogate every pastry in the FBI break room for clues.
You realize that eating an extra cupcake only affects your metabolism, not the fate of the paranormal. And as far as 'bold quests' go, our paperwork doesn’t count.
But Scully, my charm is apparently at an all-time high today. Maybe if I 'accidentally' flirt with the lab technician, he'll finally fast-track those DNA results from that case with the super-soldiers.
Or maybe he’ll just put extra sprinkles on your cupcake. You have a history of seeing cosmic mirrors where most people see ordinary reflections.
Ah, but with Gemini and Sagittarius meeting in celestial curiosity, maybe it's about seeing deeper connections - like how we learned the truth by looking past what everyone else ignored. Mind and meaning, Scully. That’s our specialty.
Just promise me your caffeinated-squirrel energy won’t reorganize the case files at 3AM again. And if you start waxing poetic about lunar influences, I'm calling Skinner.
Sagittarius 
December 22 - January 19
Mulder, why are you grinning at yourself in the rearview mirror? I haven’t seen you this energized since you found that warehouse full of blinking lights in New Mexico.
Scully, you might say I’m under a, uh, cosmic influence today. According to my horoscope, I’m meant for bold quests and, apparently, accidental flirtation. I can neither confirm nor deny if the two relate.
So, you’re taking investigative tips from the stars now? Be honest, Mulder - did that horoscope mention anything about late-night conspiracy deep-dives?
Not explicitly, but it did warn me about caffeinated squirrel energy levels and reorganizing my closet at 3AM. I mean, if that’s not a metaphor for decoding encrypted government files at odd hours, I don’t know what is.
I’m only concerned about the ‘extra charming’ part, especially since you once tried to interview a suspect with a magic 8-ball. Please tell me ‘accidental flirting’ won’t derail our case.
It’s not my fault if Gemini and Sagittarius are apparently guiding me to seek wisdom through a blend of teaching and learning, Scully. Maybe the truth really is out there in horoscopes. And maybe - I deserve an extra cupcake.
If I catch you debating wisdom with another bakery employee, I’m reminding you cupcakes are not a recognized expense on our field reports.
Aquarius 
January 20 - February 18
You seem chipper today, Mulder. Did you stumble upon another government cover-up, or is there something else electrifying your mind?
Actually, Scully, it’s my horoscope. It says I’m radiating extra charm today. Apparently, flirting is just going to happen - accidentally, of course. You should probably keep me on a short leash.
I’ll make a note to watch for rogue charm offensives. But I wouldn’t put too much faith in a planetary forecast. Did it mention whether this surge in charisma will help us with our current case?
Absolutely. With the Moon influencing Gemini and Aquarius, ideas are supposed to spark like a lightning storm. Maybe it’s a sign I’ll finally connect the dots about the missing time phenomenon - you know, like with the air force pilots.
You’re taking your horoscope awfully literally, Mulder. And yet, no mention of little green men or shapeshifters. Although, you could probably convince them to give you their secrets with all that accidental flirting.
I can’t help it if cosmic forces are aligning to make me irresistible, Scully. But it’s not just about charm - I’m supposed to silence my inner critic today, too. That little voice that tells me it’s crazy to believe in telepathic twins or ghostly apparitions? I’m telling it to pipe down.
So, let me get this straight: the stars are pushing you to be more daring, more indulgent, and now you have an excuse for a third cupcake. Should I be worried about your blood sugar or your credibility first?
Both are probably at risk, but the horoscope says I deserve it. Maybe spiritual enlightenment comes from a bakery. Either way, Scully, today’s about embracing invention and connection. I think we should investigate the coffee shop on the corner - consider it field research.
Pisces 
February 19 - March 20
Mulder, you look unusually pleased with yourself. Did you stumble onto some new Roswell news?
Not exactly, Scully. It’s the stars. I just read my horoscope, and apparently a gentle muse is shaping my entire trajectory today. Which might explain why I woke up humming Jefferson Airplane.
A gentle muse? You do realize horoscopes aren’t exactly scientifically vetted.
Just humor me. It said misunderstandings are likely, especially in my career ambitions. So if I start sounding like Krycek after three cups of coffee, just tell me to use small words.
Mulder, your career ambitions usually involve running toward the unexplained while everyone else is running away. I think misunderstandings are baked in.
Exactly! That's why I need to be my most charming self today. The universe says accidental flirting might happen. I’m not entirely sure how you flirt accidentally, but I guess I’ll find out when Skinner calls me 'kid' again.
Please don’t test that on any of the lab techs, Mulder. Or the forensic pathologist currently speaking to you.
Duly noted. And, according to the cosmos, I also deserve to treat myself. So if you see me with an extra cupcake at the vending machine, it’s not a sign of alien influence, just planetary alignment.
First a gentle muse, now snack-based self-care. Anything else I should watch for in your behavior? Unexplained motivations? Closet reorganization at 3AM?
Funny you mention that. My energy levels are supposed to be that of a caffeinated squirrel. So if I suggest refiling every X-File by date and scent, maybe just take away my coffee. Apparently, the moon's nudging my thoughts toward visions and wonder - logic takes a backseat today.
Mulder, your logic is always somewhere in the trunk. But if I find you deciphering meaning in the echo of every hallway footstep, I’ll know to blame lunar influence - and confiscate the cupcakes.