Daily Horoscope for July 16, 2025

Chicago Tribune

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General Daily Insight for July 16, 2025
Nothing happens without forward motion. The expressive Moon hikes into headstrong Aries at 12:32 am EDT, filling us with bold, spontaneous energy and heightening our sense of adventure. As the Moon conjoins committed Saturn, we're able to keep our feet on the ground and be sensible about the adventures we're embarking on or beginning to plan. Finally, the Moon joins with whimsical Neptune to stop us from getting too serious and to keep our creativity flowing. We can be spontaneous and prepared!
Aries
March 21 – April 19
Caring for your personal needs isn't selfish, it's smart. You might be doing things that are specifically for you, such as touching up your appearance, getting a checkup to make sure that you're in good condition, or going to an event that your friends or family don't want to attend. That's totally normal. You may feel as though you ought to bring someone with you, but this is not the case. Don't be afraid to do things alone. Instead, take today to treat yourself!
Taurus
April 20 – May 20
Catching up on some much-needed rest is in the cards. You might also find yourself doing extra work behind the scenes, where other people are less able to see how much you're doing. Make sure that you're allowing yourself time for rest and relaxation. You may have been burning the candles at both ends recently — and you don't want to burn out! If you don't leave any fuel in the tank for tomorrow, it will be almost impossible to relight your inner flame.
Gemini
May 21 – June 20
Be open to going with the flow. Varying friends with clashing agendas for the day could continually come up to you, asking if you want to hang out. As long as you're willing to let the day unfold as it may, it'll be hard to go wrong. Being a good listener and understanding that tagging along can sometimes be the best path to a successful day might help you more than you realize. Let the river of life carry you wherever it flows.
Cancer
June 21 – July 22
Work hard — but not too hard. You might be about to realize that work has consumed your whole focus, or that you have countless responsibilities weighing you down. Remind yourself that making time for creativity and rest should be imperative. If you know that you're unlikely to rest if you don't put it in a schedule, then go ahead and plan out a few hours to do whatever your heart desires. Then, you can get back to your regularly scheduled programming.
Leo
July 23 – August 22
You can learn more than one thing at a time. You might feel like you need to focus on a single subject when engaging with a new skill or interest, but an opportunity to investigate two totally different topics at the same time could be quite fun. Even if these ideas seem completely unrelated, be open to learning about both and even synthesizing them in some ways. You never know, you could build a fresh perspective that you wouldn't have been able to grasp otherwise.
Virgo
August 23 – September 22
Honesty is the best policy. Maybe you're concerned that your truth is too confusing for an ongoing complex situation, or you worry that you aren't completely in the right, but also not entirely in the wrong. You're not wrong — this is a difficult place to be when you're working in a situation with multiple conflicting factors or points of view. Still, it's best to be truthful about what has taken place. Instead of trying to minimize anything, face it head on, complications and all!
Libra
September 23 – October 22
Some remain, while others fade away. You might find that some connections have suddenly left your life recently, while others have shown that they're there to stay. The people who have stuck around are likely to be with you for a long period of time — they may have already been in your life for years at this point. Cherish the ones who have stuck around the longest, because they're the people who should be rooting for you, not jealous of you.
Scorpio
October 23 – November 21
Releasing unsatisfactory habits is just as essential as starting new ones. Perhaps you resolved to wake up earlier, and it's simply not happening — that's okay! Instead of clutching something that's already slipped away from you, try to come at your issue from a different angle. Maybe you can be productive later into the evening rather than forcing yourself out of bed before dawn, for instance. Whatever your circumstances are, this is a good time to analyze your progress and plan your next steps.
Sagittarius
November 22 – December 21
You're letting delight come from different avenues today. You may gain a lot of fulfillment from completing a long-term project, such as repainting or cleaning out your garage, as well as from a fun and creative project, one that is likely connected to a hobby or artistic talent of yours. Of course, you don't have to be good at it — you just have to have fun! Make a point to abandon your ego and enjoy the process as much as possible.
Capricorn
December 22 – January 19
There is room in your heart for conflicting feelings. Feeling torn in two directions isn't fun, especially if one side wants to be responsible and mature, while the other is craving carefree whimsy. Your peers could have already chosen paths, and now they're all encouraging you to follow their polarized ideals. Make a point of searching for a compromise that accepts both options. There is nothing wrong with fun or practicality! You can achieve a joyful, productive life — it just takes a little maneuvering!
Aquarius
January 20 – February 18
You might receive multiple different opinions, but which one is aligned with yours? While listening to alternate ideas is a wise way to grow, you're allowed to decide how you ultimately feel about them. Once you analyze someone else's thoughts, you're free to disregard them in your own internal philosophy. That being said, make an effort to treat their information with the respect that you want in return. When everyone involved speaks thoughtfully, you can discuss even painful topics with utmost grace.
Pisces
February 19 – March 20
Sometimes you have to let go before you can receive. Pay attention to any signs that you've been clutching something too tightly, like excess emotional strain, general frustration, or intense neediness. This is the ideal day to set aside your worries and appreciate the future. You may have felt secure in a past situation, but in your heart, you probably knew that it wasn't fully meant for you. The change may initially feel less comfortable, but it should soon prove its worth.