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July 23 in the stars: Find out what’s in store for you today in our daily horoscopes for Wednesday July 23. Read the daily horoscopes for your Sun sign or rising sign (ascendant) to plan your day.
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Your daily horoscopes for Wednesday July 23, 2025
Aries (March 21-April 19) daily horoscope for Wednesday July 23
Picky, picky! Today’s skies serve up a stressful square between aggressive Mars and diplomatic Venus. If you’ve been biting your tongue about what bothers you, it could all come rushing out in an angry or critical tirade. Instead of shredding someone’s dignity, find a way to diplomatically voice your complaints. Even better: Journal it out or talk it through with a neutral party, then wait 48 hours. Your conversation will probably be less of a confrontation then.
Taurus (April 20-May 20) daily horoscope for Wednesday July 23
Assertive or aggressive? A tense square between Venus and Mars could decrease the peace today. While you may need to stick up for yourself, don’t shoot down other people’s ideas in the process. On the flip side, someone’s blustery ego could derail your own confidence. Since negotiating with a bully is basically a waste of time, peace out and do your own thing! Once you get going, you’ll realize that you never actually needed that domineering person in your life.
Gemini (May 21-June 20) daily horoscope for Wednesday July 23
Are your heartstrings getting weary from too many tugs? With today’s tense square between seductive Venus in Gemini and assertive Mars in Virgo, you may have to dish out some tough love. If you don’t speak up for yourself, who will? The truth: You may be afraid that if you open your mouth, your message will come out TOO strong. Your instincts could be correct, so assess before you address. It can help to recruit a wise but neutral friend as your sounding board and editor. Of course, it’s a totally different story when people actually ASK for your input. In moments like these, unleash… gently.
Cancer (June 21-July 22) daily horoscope for Wednesday July 23
What do people actually want from you, Cancer? Good luck figuring THAT out under today’s confounding Venus-Mars square. If someone in your circle has been undermining you lately, you won’t be able to bite your tongue. But with aggressive Mars fanning the flames, it might be best to avoid the disruptor until cooler heads prevail. This cosmic aspect could reveal disturbing news that’s been hidden from you until now. Just get the facts before you sound off. Nothing is totally transparent, but once you fling an accusation, you can’t take it back.
Leo (July 23-August 22) daily horoscope for Wednesday July 23
Are you seeking stability or craving greater freedom? A celestial power struggle between Venus and Mars sends you in both directions today. Gentle Venus votes for security while aggressive Mars gives you a wicked case of emotional wanderlust. If you’re in a steady job or relationship, avoid doing anything rash—even if it seems exciting to shake up the status quo. And if you’re feeling ungrounded, don’t impulsively sign on to something so steady that it stifles your independence. Balance is the key.
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Virgo (August 23-September 22) daily horoscope for Wednesday July 23
Under pressure? Today, a tough Venus-Mars square might make it hard for you to relax and find your groove. You may also be feeling stressed by a relationship, especially if someone is issuing ultimatums or stringing you along. You’ll resent either of these situations and could reach a breaking point. Don’t play hard to get, Virgo—even if you’re afraid your honesty will hurt someone’s feelings. If people are meant to be in your life, they’ll have to deal with the REAL you.
Libra (September 23-October 22) daily horoscope for Wednesday July 23
Mixed signals alert! Today’s head-tripping square between Venus and Mars—the cosmic lovers—could incite some bizarre and passive-aggressive behavior. Attempts to be direct could unintentionally bruise feelings. While your sign prefers to put it all on the table, that approach won’t work in your favor today. Against your own preferences, you may need to couch your honesty in extra kindness. If you can’t bring yourself to sugarcoat, save these convos for another day.
Scorpio (October 23-November 21) daily horoscope for Wednesday July 23
Are feelings moving too fast? Today’s tense square between lusty Mars and gentle Venus could get you in over your head. A casual fling or a few interactions with someone on an app could veer into obsessive terrain, even though you barely know each other. Coupled? The emerald-eyed monster could pay a visit. Curb the urge to snoop, unless you have legitimate cause to be suspicious (and even then…). Rivalries could also flare with your friends and colleagues. Channel it into healthy competition—or try to resolve your issues and work together.
Sagittarius (November 22-December 21) daily horoscope for Wednesday July 23
So, uh, where is this thing going? Today’s intense Venus-Mars square could fuel the friction in a key relationship. You may not see eye-to-eye on what you both want for the long haul. Perhaps you’ve been avoiding that topic altogether in hopes that it would just “work itself out” over time. The stars could incite a difficult but necessary talk about the future of a business or romantic partnership. Whether or not you like what you hear, at least you’ll finally know where everyone stands.
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Capricorn (December 22-January 19) daily horoscope for Wednesday July 23
Come on down from that cloud, Capricorn. Your romantic reveries could be interrupted by a harsh reality check, thanks to today’s stressful Venus-Mars square. If you’ve been viewing a friend or lover through rose-colored glasses, you might start to notice some unsavory traits—or, in essence, that this person is an actual human. Can you make room for that? On the flip side, if you’ve been nitpicky and overly critical, this square puts your controlling side in check. Adopt a “live and let live” policy—as best as you can.
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Aquarius (January 20-February 18) daily horoscope for Wednesday July 23
You enjoy a dash of drama here and there, but today’s stressful square between love planets Venus and Mars could dish up more than you bargained for. Jealousy and power struggles could interrupt your blissful bonding. Try not to fan those flames. Your attempts to turn heads could backfire, too. No matter how amazing you are, you-know-who still isn’t giving you the time of day. Dial it down instead of trying so hard—and open yourself up to other, more attentive, people.
Pisces (February 19-March 20) daily horoscope for Wednesday July 23
Incoming Klingons! Today, a tricky Venus-Mars square could turn “nice” into “needy” in the blink of an eye. Have you created a monster by lavishing an insecure person with praise? Maybe you’re the one who’s become dependent on a narcissist’s approval. This cosmic clash issues a harsh reality check: True self-esteem can ONLY come from within. But if you need a little ego boost, get it from the people who love you and always see you in your highest light.
