Daily Horoscope
Thursday, July 17, 2025
Moon Alert
Avoid shopping or important decisions after 8 PM EDT today (5 PM PDT). The Moon is in Aries.
The Stars Rate Your Day
5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult
Aries (March 21-April 19)
**** Today Mercury goes retrograde until August 11. (However, if you're buying cars, phones or computers, you might want to wait until August 26.) This particular Mercury retrograde will definitely attract old flames back in your world - or your thoughts - or your dreams.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
*** Most of you are excellent hosts and know how to offer good food and drink to your guests. However, during this Mercury retrograde, relatives and guests could be camped on your doorstep. (You might want to rethink your ability to give you good hotel if you want your home back.)
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
**** Get ready for transportation delays from now until August 11. This includes car and truck breakdowns, flat tires, engine problems: plus, missed buses and frustrating delays. Likewise, communications will be mixed-up. Appointments will be delayed or cancelled. But you can finish old business!
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
*** You are financially sensible (mostly) because at heart, you're a saver. Be aware that Mercury retrograde is taking place starting today, until August 11, in one of your Money Houses, which means cheques in the mail might be late. Financial delays are likely.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
*** This Mercury retrograde is taking place in your sign, which will be frustrating. Expect mixed-up communications; errors and mistakes. You might lose items or misplace things. You could miss appointments or forget about them. Transportation delays are likely. People from your past are back. Sheesh!
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
**** Although delays and goofy mistakes, along with transportation problems, are classic for Mercury retrograde, each Mercury retrograde is also an excellent time to finish old business, or do research, or study history. All these advantages will be yours until late August. Sweet!
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
*** You are the most social sign in the zodiac, and this summer, all kinds of people from your past will be popping up out of the woodwork. This has probably already started, but today, Mercury is officially retrograde until August 11. (Dress for surprising counters.)
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
*** Each Mercury retrograde takes place in a different sign, which means it occurs in a different part of your chart. The Mercury retrograde that begins tonight (lasting until August 11) will attract parents, bosses and authority figures you haven't seen for a while. Look sharp. Get prepared.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
**** You are the traveller of the zodiac. (If you're not on a plane, you love to see those telephone poles flying by.) Be aware that Mercury will be retrograde from tonight until August 11, creating transportation delays and glitches in your travels. However, it will help you do research and finish writing projects. (That's something.)
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
*** The Mercury retrograde that begins today might cause financial delays for you. However, it can also help you to finish up paperwork related to estate planning, wills, inheritances and anything to do with shared property or something that is jointly held with others. This could benefit you.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
*** Partners and close friends from your past are definitely appearing out of nowhere. You might run into them in person, or online, on social media, in your thoughts, or your dreams. This is just a fact because Mercury retrograde is taking place opposite your sign in your House of Partnerships.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
**** You might be frustrated by goofy errors and misplaced paperwork related to your job, your health, or even a pet until mid-August because of Mercury retrograde. However, this same astrological influence will help you to wrap up old business and get things done. (A mixed blessing.)
If Your Birthday Is Today
Actor Donald Sutherland (1935-2024) shares your birthday today. You are friendly, easy-going and sympathetic. You're affectionate to those who are close. This is a year of service, perhaps to family. Take care of yourself because you are a resource for others who will turn to you for guidance, comfort and courage. Time for a makeover?
