Your H-Files for Tuesday, 03 February 2026
Aries 
March 21 - April 19
Scully, have you ever felt like your pioneering instincts were trying to take over, like you’re about to singlehandedly reshape the universe? According to my horoscope, today I’m meant to lead the charge - think of me as some sort of charming golden retriever at a barbecue, dazzling everyone with my energy.
Mulder, are you seriously basing your plans for the day on your horoscope? And since when do you compare yourself to a golden retriever? What exactly are you planning to charge into - another federal investigation sparked by a pizza coupon?
It’s not just any day, Scully. The cosmic forces are rallying behind me, like a caffeinated squirrel with an overactive imagination. The horoscope even warned me I might impulsively buy questionable things online. Maybe this is why I felt compelled to order that infrared camera last night. It’s not impulsive, it’s destiny.
Mulder, ‘destiny’ didn’t make you buy infrared equipment at two in the morning - lack of sleep and your obsession with nocturnal phenomena did. And if your energy is truly off the charts, maybe you should channel it into something productive. Preferably something doesn’t involve rearranging our entire evidence room at 2AM - or investigating cats supposedly controlling the weather.
But Scully, it’s not just energy - it’s lunar influence. The horoscope said, ‘lioness drags the dawn uphill; your roar tints the clouds scarlet.’ Doesn’t that sound like a cosmic sign? Maybe I’ll finally convince Skinner to let us look into those red sky sightings in North Dakota. Today could be the day the truth really roars.
Or maybe it’s the day you get lured by your own charm into a series of dubious social interactions or online shopping disasters. Let’s just hope your pioneering instincts don’t end with you swiping right on someone who believes crop circles are dating signals from extraterrestrials.
Taurus 
April 20 - May 20
You seem unusually chipper this morning, Mulder. Did you stumble on another government conspiracy in your email or is there something else?
Not exactly, Scully. I just read my horoscope, and apparently my texts are dangerously charming today. Supposedly I might even accidentally flirt my way into a promotion. Now, I know I've talked my way out of some tight spots before, but this is new territory.
You're going to let a horoscope dictate your day? And how exactly does a text become dangerously charming, Mulder? It's not like the Flukeman is lurking in your inbox waiting to be seduced.
Scully, you underestimate the online world. I mean, the horoscope compared my charm to a golden retriever at a barbecue. That's some serious likability. I just hope Skinner doesn't interpret my next report as an attempt to ask him out for coffee.
Given your previous encounters, Mulder, a little caution might actually be warranted. Watch out or you'll end up swiping right on another informant. Or worse, your credit card could become the latest victim of 'impulsive online shopping.'
The universe did warn me, Scully: questionable dating app swipes and lunar peacock influences. It's like the cosmos wants to see how far I'm willing to shield myself behind charm. Maybe pride is just my defense mechanism, like that time we dealt with that peacock family in rural Pennsylvania.
Well, Mulder, let's hope your 'shields' are stronger than your impulse control. Especially if that horoscope turns out to be more accurate than your usual theories. In the meantime, maybe just stick to professional texts today.
Gemini 
May 21 - June 21
You seem unusually animated today, Mulder. What's got you so worked up?
Scully, you won't believe it. My horoscope says I've got a restless energy stirring my spirit. It's like I'm being channeled by a cockatoo reciting forgotten spells. Whatever I say today, it's supposed to charm people - dangerously so.
Mulder, are you seriously taking advice from an astrological reading? Was there something specific about cockatoos I missed in your research?
It's not just the bird, Scully. The universe is apparently giving me a golden-retriever-at-a-barbecue level of appeal. I might accidentally flirt or end up believing something new. This kind of cosmic intervention could explain why people have been texting me non-stop since this morning.
Or it could be that you broadcast your phone number at three in the morning while ranting about government conspiracies. You don’t actually believe your horoscope is influencing your social life, do you?
When the lunar influence promises resurrected language, Scully, you have to consider the possibilities. Maybe today I’ll crack an alien code or finally say the right thing to Skinner. But first, I need to resist the urge to buy that obscure UFO memorabilia I saw online.
Just make sure you don’t swipe right on a shapeshifter by mistake. The last thing I need is to find you tangled up with another conspiracy you met on the internet.
Point taken, Scully. But if you see me being extra charming today, just remember - it’s written in the stars. Or at least, that’s what the cockatoo told me.
Cancer 
June 22 - July 22
Scully, I've been thinking - what if the key to our next breakthrough isn't cold logic, but instinct? My horoscope said gentle instincts will light my path today. Maybe it's time to stop relying solely on evidence.
Mulder, letting your 'gentle instincts' guide us is all well and good until we're following crop circles into a cornfield again. What made you start trusting horoscopes now?
The cosmos doesn't lie, Scully. It also says my mood will change faster than a weather app, so if I'm suddenly enthusiastic about the prospects of psychic phone calls, just go with it.
That's a comfort. I always look forward to seeing you switch from gloomy to starry-eyed conspiracy in under a minute. What does it say about our work - other than the suggestion that your values and resources are at stake?
Actually, it does. Apparently the state of my resources is in a moment of flux. Like when we lost the evidence in the sewer - one minute it's there, the next it's government property. Maybe I should flip a coin before the next briefing with Skinner.
Your heart says one thing, your brain says another, huh? That sounds suspiciously like trying to justify wild hunches in an official report. I suppose you'll want my medical analysis to back you up if the coin says yes.
You're always the voice of reason, Scully, but sometimes it's about following the signs. Like the lunar influence today - 'the walrus cradles its young, fierceness melts into lullabies.' If that isn't a metaphor for compassion in the face of danger, I don't know what is.
Or it's just a poetic way of telling you to text more politely. According to your horoscope, your texts are 'dangerously charming' all day. Should I be worried?
Leo 
July 23 - August 22
Mulder, why are you smiling at your phone like that? Is it another supposed government wiretap, or did you just see something amusing on the internet?
No, Scully, it's my horoscope. Listen to this: 'Fiery flair shapes your spirit. You're extra charming today – like a golden retriever at a barbecue.' I think it's about time the universe recognized my appeal.
Charming, Mulder? Last time your 'fiery spirit' acted up, we ended up interrogating a man who claimed to have been abducted while shopping for discount shoes. Your charm nearly got us arrested.
I can hardly help it if the cosmos has decided to turn up my charisma. The horoscope does warn about impulsive online shopping and questionable dating app swipes, though. Maybe you should keep an eye on me - if I get a sudden urge to buy a UFO detector or, you know, reorganize my entire apartment at two in the morning.
Honestly, Mulder, you reorganize your apartment at 2AM even without planetary interference or the influence of caffeinated squirrels. Besides, you don't even use dating apps.
Not yet, Scully. Maybe that’s what the solar eclipse behind gold lids is all about. 'You blink and the world holds its breath.' It sounds like something Martin would say just before disappearing into thin air. Maybe, just maybe, the universe is sending signs that today - anything is possible.
Well, let me know when the universe tells you to do something logical, Mulder. Until then, I suggest you save your charm for the next time Skinner asks us about those missing expense reports.
Virgo 
August 23 - September 22
You've been staring at your phone for the past fifteen minutes, Mulder. Planning your next crusade against the practical world?
Actually, Scully, my horoscope says practical matters demand my attention today. But apparently, my texts are 'dangerously charming' and I might accidentally flirt. Can you believe that? It's like the universe knows I can't help myself even when I'm just trying to order coffee.
Mulder, are you suggesting that celestial bodies are dictating whether you send flirty texts or focus on your laundry?
It's bigger than laundry, Scully. The horoscope says my heart and brain are at odds. Flip a coin, it says! And it especially affects my spiritual side. What if that’s why I can never choose between cold, hard evidence and the feeling that there’s something more out there - like when we ran into that guy in New Mexico with the odd sense of timing.
Or maybe it’s because you prefer mystery over monotony. You don't need a horoscope for that, Mulder. Also, if your 'dangerously charming' texts accidentally disrupt our reports to Skinner again, I’m blaming the stars.
Speaking of disruption, it warned me: 'foot, meet mouth.' Scully, today I’m destined to say something awkward. It's a whole cosmic thing, apparently. Maybe that’s what happened with that sandwich artist last week.
Whether it’s lunar influence or just Mulder influence, you certainly have a gift for nonconformity. But what does 'the falcon preens each feather - flawlessness is your rebellion' actually mean? Are you going to start grooming your theories now before presenting them to me?
It means, Scully, that I embrace my quirks - my, uh, rebellion against the ordinary. Like the falcon, I’m honing every instinct. You never know when a perfectly preened theory will take flight... Or crash and burn spectacularly.
Libra 
September 23 - October 23
Mulder, why are you grinning at your phone like that? Did you find another Russian sleeper agent forum?
No, Scully, I was just reading my horoscope. Apparently, I'm supposed to be 'dangerously charming' today. Think golden retriever at a barbecue - irresistible, unstoppable, maybe just a little too enthusiastic for my own good.
Dangerously charming? Mulder, the last time you said something like that, you almost ended up in a government witness protection safehouse with a conspiracy theorist and six boxes of sunflower seeds.
But this is different. The universe is telling me my words are extra magnetic. I have to be careful - I might unintentionally charm someone in a text, maybe even flirt by accident. I wouldn't want to cause an interdepartmental incident. Not again.
Your accidental flirting usually involves talking about UFO reports in Nebraska, not candlelit dinners, Mulder. Should I monitor your online activity or just confiscate your phone for the rest of the day?
I can’t help it, Scully, it’s the lunar influence. Persian cats are sharing a throne right now. The cosmic balance of subtlety and elegance is tipping in my favor. Elegance knows no democracy - maybe I’ll start wearing ascots.
Or maybe you’ll just impulsively buy another Yeti hair sample online. Let’s hope your creative pursuits today don’t end up with you on a dating app, trying to recruit local informants over coffee.
If I accidentally match with someone who claims to be an alien hybrid, I’ll call you for backup. Until then, I’m just going to ride this wave of cosmic charm. Don’t say I didn’t warn you.
Scorpio 
October 24 - November 21
Mulder, why are you tearing apart your desk drawers? Did you lose another badge again?
No, Scully, it's not about the badge this time. I read my horoscope and it says my energy levels are like a caffeinated squirrel. I feel like I could either run a marathon or, you know, reorganize my entire apartment at 2AM - whichever comes first.
Mulder, are you seriously letting an astrology column dictate your cleaning schedule now? Or is this just your new strategy for avoiding paperwork?
You underestimate the cosmic influence of the lunar cycle, Scully. It says my home life especially will feel the brunt. Maybe it's time to finally spring-clean the files or move the couch to look for that lost sunflower seed evidence.
Funny, I thought destiny was written in starlight, not dust bunnies. Are you going to channel this enthusiasm into something, I don't know, productive, or are you just going to threaten the office furniture?
This isn't just about my living room feng shui. The horoscope also mentioned a surge of passion which could go either into obsessive working out or plotting revenge. Considering the last time I tried either, it involved a shadowy informant and a lot of running in circles, I think I'll stick to push-ups today.
Just make sure you don't strain anything, Mulder. I doubt the Bureau covers injuries from horoscope-inspired exercise routines.
Noted. Also, apparently my texts are dangerously charming right now - so if you get a message from me that sounds strangely persuasive, blame the stars.
I'll keep an eye out for any lunar-induced flirting, but if you start quoting mantis mating rituals at me, we're having another conversation about your internet usage.
Hey, Scully, passion in the insect world can teach us a lot. It says here, 'Mantis mates and decapitates; passion’s price is written in chitin.' Makes inter-office romance look tame, doesn't it?
Sagittarius 
November 22 - December 21
Mulder, is that another horoscope you’re reading, or are you deciphering crop circles again?
Scully, I’m just saying, today’s the day big things are supposed to happen. Bright horizons, elevated spirits. Honestly, I haven’t felt this optimistic since that time I thought I’d found proof of extraterrestrial life hiding out in that ice cave.
Optimism and horoscopes don’t always go hand in hand. What else does your cosmic forecast claim?
Apparently, I’m extra charming today. Think golden retriever at a barbecue. Makes me wonder, Scully, if I should approach Skinner about those weird phone records we found, or if I should just go out and socialize. Or maybe both. I mean, look at me - who could resist this face today?
Honestly, Mulder, you never needed a horoscope to believe in your own charms. Though, if you start impulsively buying conspiracy theories - again - I’ll have to confiscate your credit card.
There’s a warning about impulsive online shopping and questionable dating apps, but I see that more as a sign to follow the clues wherever they may lead. The truth could be one swipe away, Scully.
So, now you’re justifying online surveillance as stargazing for answers?
It’s all about communication, Scully! My horoscope says my energy today is like a caffeinated squirrel. I should channel it productively before reorganizing my entire apartment at 2AM. You know, that makes sense… Remember when I found that hidden file folder behind my couch at three in the morning? Coincidence? I think not.
You’re aware that caffeine sensitivity and insomnia don’t suddenly become mystical just because the moon is full, right?
Ah, speaking of the moon - lunar influence can’t be underestimated. Today, the stallion leaps the fire pit. The ash can’t cling to those who soar. Maybe this is our sign to take that leap, Scully.
Or maybe it’s a sign you should skip your fourth cup of coffee and stick to the facts, Mulder. The only thing soaring right now is your imagination.
Capricorn 
December 22 - January 19
Scully, you ever wake up feeling like a caffeinated squirrel? Because according to my horoscope, that’s exactly what I’m channeling today. Resolute vibes, apparently. I’m basically radioactive with energy.
Mulder, I’ve seen you power through entire pots of coffee and still fall asleep with your head on that pile of unsolved case files. Why are you suddenly using astrology to justify your restlessness?
It’s not just astrology, Scully. This says I should direct my energy into something productive, before I start reorganizing my apartment at 2AM. Kind of reminds me of that time I labeled every single file in the basement - remember? Pure efficiency or latent mania? The stars seem to think it’s the former.
So, let me get this straight: you’re justifying hyperactive cleaning as some kind of cosmic mandate? And rearranging your video collection is now a celestial imperative?
It’s about values and resources, Scully. Maybe I’m supposed to finally use my gym membership or... I don’t know, track down that guy who borrowed my sunflower seeds and never returned them. Plotting revenge could be productive, right?
Only if you think personal vendettas are a good way to channel excess energy. And who exactly is the ram here, Mulder? Is it you, charging the palace gates in your ongoing war with office tradition?
Maybe it’s a metaphor for breaking through old barriers. Like the time you insisted we use proper scientific procedure and I insisted we needed to interview a witness who believed they were abducted by a talking cow. The hungry new horns prevail, Scully.
And yet, here we are - still questioning the nature of reality, one bizarre horoscope at a time.
Aquarius 
January 20 - February 18
You seem particularly absorbed today, Mulder. What is it? Another message from the cosmos?
Actually, Scully, you could say that. According to today's horoscope, I'm apparently filled with 'unique insights' that could 'guide my spirit.' It even says my mood changes faster than a weather app. Sounds about right, don't you think?
Mulder, your mood is always unpredictable, but I hardly see why an app - or the stars - would have any insight into it. Are you sure you didn't just write this horoscope yourself?
Not this time. It also claims my texts are dangerously charming today, and I could end up flirting by accident. Apparently, my mouth is destined to outrun my brain, more than usual. If I text Skinner an emoji by mistake, just remember: planetary influence.
Dangerously charming? I suppose that's a step up from accidentally quoting government conspiracy forums in our reports. And do you really buy into this idea that your personal relationships - and texts - are at the mercy of some cosmic weather pattern?
You haven't read the best part, Scully - 'The ibis walks on mercury. Sacred and toxic fuel your stride.' That sounds like a warning. Maybe it's a sign to tread carefully, like that time we encountered that woman who thought she could control fate by reading entrails.
Mulder, that's poetic nonsense, not a warning. The only toxic fuel I see here is your willingness to let superstition dictate your interpersonal conduct. Maybe keep your phone on airplane mode today, just in case your horoscope comes true?
That's the thing, Scully. Sometimes toxic and sacred walk hand-in-hand. Maybe today's the day I finally uncover the truth about - well, about everything. Or just embarrass myself sending a winking gif to the Deputy Director.
Pisces 
February 19 - March 20
Mulder, you're staring at your phone with a look that usually means you've found a new conspiracy theory. What's got your attention now?
Scully, I just read my horoscope, and according to the stars, I'm radiating 'mystic energy.' Apparently, my texts today are 'dangerously charming.'
Since when did you start trusting random horoscopes over scientific evidence? Are you expecting your phone to start beaming subliminal messages now?
Hey, you can’t just dismiss the possibility. The universe is full of unexplained phenomena - just look at those spontaneous burns on my fingertips after touching that artifact in New Mexico. Who’s to say mystic charisma isn’t another side effect?
Mulder, you sent three texts to Skinner this morning and two were about alien abductions. If that’s your idea of flirting, I think the only thing in danger is your professional reputation.
Maybe the horoscope meant accidental flirting, Scully. Spiritually charismatic - like a golden retriever at a barbecue, it said. Who could resist that level of positivity?
Mulder, last time you compared yourself to a household pet, you were convinced you were being haunted by a poltergeist with a taste for dog biscuits. Are you sure you’re not just using this as an excuse for questionable swiping on dating apps or ordering more of those alien-themed ties?
For your information, my impulse shopping is a direct result of lunar influence. The horoscope said seahorses knot their tails, love tangles deeper than reason. You can’t argue with seahorse wisdom, Scully.
Mulder, seahorses are monogamous. I doubt they're endorsing shopping sprees or late-night texting. Maybe you should try following their example and untangle yourself from your phone for a while.