Horoscope for Thursday, July 17th, 2025
ARIES
(March 21 to April 19)
There's progress to be made with a creative idea or project, especially if you're teaming up with someone else.
TAURUS
(April 20 to May 20)
It might feel like you're moving at a snail's pace today, but perhaps this is exactly the pace you should be going.
GEMINI
(May 21 to June 20)
It's a good day for conversation and connection with others, especially folks you need to catch up with or haven't spoken to in a while.
CANCER
(June 21 to July 22)
Consider ways that you can use your contacts or resources to help someone in need.
LEO
(July 23 to Aug. 22)
You can uplift and inspire others with the power of your words. Also, seek out people who can do the same for you.
VIRGO
(Aug. 23 to Sept. 22)
Follow your intuition. It will aid you in making the right decisions and building the right relationships.
LIBRA
(Sept. 23 to Oct. 22)
Be open to the advice or feedback of others. They may have information or insight that you need.
SCORPIO
(Oct. 23 to Nov. 21)
Delegating tasks can help free up your time so that you can have the availability for a project you really want to do.
SAGITTARIUS
(Nov. 22 to Dec. 21)
Plan to spend some one-on-one time with someone you love.
CAPRICORN
(Dec. 22 to Jan. 19)
Take time to tend to your emotional well-being.
AQUARIUS
(Jan. 20 to Feb. 18)
Your romantic life needs some attention. Let love in!
PISCES
(Feb. 19 to March 20)
If you've been challenged by a money matter, today could aid you in finding a way out of it.
FOR TODAY'S BIRTHDAY
You're a dreamer. Maintaining a sense of hope and wonder is what helps you to succeed and overcome obstacles. Being involved in projects or plans that enable you to help others is good for your soul. You do best when you can bring healing and happiness to others, either through your work or just by being who you are. You just need to make sure that you don't neglect your own needs or self-care. With this year shaping up to be a busy and socially active time for you, setting aside enough quiet time for yourself will help to keep your battery charged.
BIRTHDATE OF:
David Hasselhoff, actor/producer; Luke Bryan, country music singer; Billie Lourd, actress.
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