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July 18 in the stars: Find out what’s in store for you today in our daily horoscopes for Friday July 18. Read the daily horoscopes for your Sun sign or rising sign (ascendant) to plan your day.
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Your daily horoscopes for Friday July 18, 2025
Aries (March 21-April 19) daily horoscope for Friday July 18
Oh, the temptation! Mixed romantic messages abound for the coming three weeks as Mercury turns retrograde in your fifth house of amour. Flying solo? Between now and August 11, a surge of attraction could arise that is both exciting and misleading. Enlist a trusty friend to act as your sounding board before you “test drive” any potential lovers. Amp up your willpower: Don’t give in to the trap of falling back for an ex who broke your heart twice. Regardless of your relationship status, a little self-discipline goes a long way for the next three weeks. Coupled Rams: Don’t start arguments to arouse passion!
Taurus (April 20-May 20) daily horoscope for Friday July 18
Drama heating up at home? Mercury turns retrograde in Leo today and stirs up friction in your domestic sector until August 11. Problems could flare out of the blue with relatives and roomies. But don’t start packing just yet! Setting up fair house rules and tacking a chore schedule on the fridge can be stunningly simple solution. Bonus points if you make a day (or weekend!) out of cleaning. There’s also a silver lining to the situation—Mercury’s timeout brings a window for some bonding with the fam, particularly an adored woman like your mom, sister or favorite aunt.
Gemini (May 21-June 20) daily horoscope for Friday July 18
Come again? Today, messenger Mercury turns retrograde in Leo and your third house of communication which could conjure up mixed messages left and right. Choose every word with care for the next three weeks to avoid meltdowns and misconceptions. If you’re going to share anything publicly, make sure you’ve banished every glimmer of doubt surrounding the news. Alternatively, take advantage of clever Mercury’s backspin and do a deep-dive into your hobbies: take a pottery workshop or keep crafting that memoir. Hanging out with old friends will also lift your spirits and who knows? You may even revive a friendship from ages ago.
Cancer (June 21-July 22) daily horoscope for Friday July 18
Let’s talk money, Cancer. With Mercury turning retrograde in your finance house from today until August 11, you want to avoid any unwelcome surprises with your cash flow. Log on to accounts: Are bills set up to be paid on time? Do you have enough in the bank to avoid overdraft charges? Set aside a portion of every paycheck for a cushion—and how about for a vacation, too? By the time Mercury corrects course on August 11, you could have a nice little chunk stashed away. Need to increase your earnings? The key could lie in the hands of former colleagues. Link back in to those old connections and new money-making opportunities could soon come your way.
Leo (July 23-August 22) daily horoscope for Friday July 18
Surprise, Leo! As Mercury pivots retrograde in your sign for the next three weeks, you may be stunned to find yourself in situations where your usual straightforwardness is completely misunderstood. Yes, knowing you, you probably outlined it all as clearly as possible; but, trust us, there will still be some mixed signals. Instead of plowing ahead, only to wind up frustrated, hit pause. Use this time to tighten up your plans, tweak your messaging and get prepped to turn things up again when Mercury corrects course on August 11.
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Virgo (August 23-September 22) daily horoscope for Friday July 18
Does it feel like nothing’s ever good enough, Virgo? As mindful Mercury turns retrograde in Leo and your hazy twelfth house, don’t push it. Progress may be limited during this backspin, which lasts until August 11. Use the next few weeks to tie up any loose ends and let go of anything that no longer serves “2025 Virgo.” Don’t worry: You aren’t giving up or betraying the the sky-high standards of your inner curator. Bringing it down a notch means making room for a great option (and maybe a miracle) to follow it.
Libra (September 23-October 22) daily horoscope for Friday July 18
You can’t be BFFs with the world, Libra—and over the next three weeks, your inner circle could get a lot tighter. With Mercury retrograde in your community zone until August 11, you may glimpse the unevolved side of a friend’s personality or discover sketchy group dynamics within an organization. This doesn’t necessarily mean the game is over. After all, true friends reveal themselves by how they handle the bumps in the road. Can you work through this directly and lovingly? It’s worth a try. But if that means selling out on yourself, jump ship and go swim with other (better) fish in the sea.
Scorpio (October 23-November 21) daily horoscope for Friday July 18
Game face: activated! Messenger Mercury flips retrograde in Leo and your tenth house of career for the next three weeks. Until August 11, signals could scramble at work and professional plans could stall temporarily. But this forced timeout has a silver lining. Use it for “re-” activities like reviewing and revising. Even if you go back to the drawing board, you won’t stay there for long. Just make it your mission to fortify your structure. You need a solid base to build on, Scorpio! Conflict with a colleague could also throw you for a loop. Disengage your feelings (as much as your emo sign can) and train your focus on the big-picture goals you want to crush.
Sagittarius (November 22-December 21) daily horoscope for Friday July 18
If you’ve made a list, check it twice, Sagittarius. Today, as messenger Mercury flips retrograde in Leo and your expansive ninth house, make sure that any trips, adventures or even local appointments are completely buttoned up. Re-confirm all reservations and, if you’re booking a getaway between now and August 11, play it safe and spring for the travel insurance. If you have a project to promote, think “soft launch” for the coming three weeks. Tease the news and drop some preview posts. Then, unleash the full-on campaign in the second half of August.
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Capricorn (December 22-January 19) daily horoscope for Friday July 18
Rewind! Did you recently brush off something “small and inconsequential?” Deal with it fast, Cap, or that mountain could balloon into a molehill. Today, as messenger Mercury, flips into a signal-jamming retrograde until August 11, you don’t want to leave anything in the nebulous zone. Are you and that person you’ve been seeing REALLY exclusive? Is your account with that premium client truly secure? Get full confirmation, and, where appropriate, start drafting a contract that you can sign when Mercury corrects course in three weeks. Romantically, this retrograde could arouse intense emotions and even herald the return of an old flame! Exhilarating? Sure, but don’t go courting drama just to keep life “interesting.”
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Aquarius (January 20-February 18) daily horoscope for Friday July 18
Fuzzy communication will not be out of the ordinary for the next three weeks as Mercury shifts into a signal-scrambling retrograde. But hey, this shakeup can have benefits, too. For one thing, you can finally tackle those important convos that you’ve set as “last” on your to-do list. Tighten up the structure in a partnership by redefining roles or rebalancing the power dynamics. As retrogrades tend to bring back the past, you might have to rehash old drama before moving forward. Simultaneously, be prepared for an old flame to reignite!
Pisces (February 19-March 20) daily horoscope for Friday July 18
How solid are your systems? Quicksilver Mercury turns retrograde in your productivity zone until August 11. Quick, Pisces, give everything a hardcore review, from your closet to your inbox. Still have that old pair of midrise jeans you haven’t worn since 2021? Is it time to ditch those boots that even the best cobbler in town can’t fix? Get the status of your material goods sorted out but be mindful when doing so. Save some shelf space for important documents and family mementos—you’ll want to hold on to those! When it comes to chit-chat, reconsider divulging any not-so-nice comments, especially in writing. You never know where that trail of communication will wind up.
