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Daily Horoscope for July 20, 2025

Daily Horoscope for July 20, 2025

Chicago Tribune20-07-2025
General Daily Insight for July 20, 2025
We're unrestricting our minds. The Moon enters playful Gemini at 6:22 am EDT, giving us a light and airy approach to how we experience our feelings. Afterward, the Moon joins with innovative Uranus to bring us eureka moments and a playful sense of invention in equal measure. Finally, the Moon trines with Pluto to provide us with the transformational energy needed to bring these lightbulb innovations into reality as new concepts and projects. Thinking outside the box can make the world a better place.
Aries
March 21 – April 19
Your mindset might be shifting rapidly. It may feel like your mind has taken on a life of its own, connecting dots that you didn't know could align like that while simultaneously opening doors that you never considered before. You may also notice people who inspire you entering your life starting today, and their impact could be substantial. Just be wary of changing so quickly that it's hard to adjust, because once this starts moving, it may move faster than you expect.
Taurus
April 20 – May 20
A fresh revenue stream could be just around the riverbend! You might have identified a side hustle that you had never thought about before, and once you start, you may see the abundance and opportunities pouring in faster than you can embrace them. This could become your full-time job or simply provide you with extra mobility to expand a different area of your life into something more fulfilling. Pay attention to how you can utilize your talents — your superpower might already be available!
Gemini
May 21 – June 20
It's time for a change! You may feel like your current sense of style or how you have been presenting yourself is part of an old chapter, and you're ready for something new. A recent trend might also really speak to you — feel free to let it inject fresh energy into your self-expression. Look for ways to incorporate this style into your life in small ways, building up to more bold expressions. Such updates should have you walking around with renewed confidence.
Cancer
June 21 – July 22
How you spend your time alone could be about to change. You may have been indulging in less-than-beneficial habits, like mindlessly scrolling or focusing on negative subjects that drain your energy. Let the stars pull you to replace these habits with ones that are more restful and restorative. Taking up hobbies that are healing is a great way to use this energy, whether you're spending time in nature or even just scheduling yourself a little more time to sleep. Allow your mind to rest.
Leo
July 23 – August 22
Your goals might be changing. People who are in your life may begin building their lives around you to an extent, and you may be doing the same with them. Trying to be conscious of their feelings and dreams while remaining true to yourself and your own dreams can require some compromise. Don't be afraid to put time and energy into long-term plans, because further down the road, you'll be happy that your past self cared enough about your future self to do so.
Virgo
August 23 – September 22
You're making moves that might seem odd to others right now, but all should make sense to them in the future. You may be acting as a visionary in the moment, looking ahead in ways that other people can't yet comprehend. Still, the trends that you're forecasting or the problems that you're attempting to prevent are likely your responsibility to affect. If other people can't see what you're seeing, look for unique or unconventional ways to align their efforts with your vision.
Libra
September 23 – October 22
You're realizing all the possibilities. You might have been restricting yourself to a certain box, feeling that if you stepped outside of it, all security would vanish. That simply isn't the truth! You may actually be holding yourself back from your fullest potential by trying to fit into a structure that cannot contain your multitudes. Once you realize your breathtaking true capacity, and that similar people before you have done equally impressive things, there may be no stopping you. Expand your horizons!
Scorpio
October 23 – November 21
You're tapping into deep feelings. You might have been allowing yourself to move through your days without acknowledging something that's been nagging at your inner life, but today, an issue may become unavoidable. It can be a cathartic release to write in a journal, scream into a pillow, or even cry it out. Plus, such activities also give you a chance to grasp the extent of your true feelings. Once you realize what's really happening, internal confusion shouldn't be such a burden anymore.
Sagittarius
November 22 – December 21
Your dynamic with someone else could improve. You may find that someone in your life changes their status in relation to you, such as an acquaintance becoming a friend, a friend becoming a business partner (or romantic interest), or even a relative taking on a mentorship role. It can be surprising to notice how your perception of this person changes, but let your connection flow in whatever direction it's naturally flowing. Trying to fight it likely won't result in the success you're hoping for.
Capricorn
December 22 – January 19
Your sense of security may be changing with your behaviors. You may find that you were previously ashamed of certain routines that you followed, or you could have lacked the confidence to shake bad habits. Now, though, you're finding that your confidence comes from the cosmos — let it spur you to build newer, healthier patterns into your life. Don't shy away from leveling up, even if it initially feels intimidating. You're on a better path, and continuing down it will be worth the effort.
Aquarius
January 20 – February 18
You might be learning to take yourself less seriously. Perhaps in your history, even a small mistake was cause to berate yourself, or maybe you were such a perfectionist that you never moved forward with projects because you couldn't find the ideal time or setting to do so. Instead of worrying about what you may be messing up, consider all the amazing things you could be learning right now! It's better to do something imperfectly than it is to never do anything.
Pisces
February 19 – March 20
You may be changing your concept of home. In the past, you might have felt as though you didn't belong someplace where you craved acceptance, and therefore, you may not have felt at home. Have faith! A revelation may inspire the realization that home really is where your heart is, even if that seems too easy. You are able to cultivate inner security with the people you love, the places where you feel comfortable, and within your own heart. Expand your concept of belonging.
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