Horoscope For Today: Monday, July 21, 2025

There are a lot of big energy shifts going on this week, especially as we say our last goodbyes to Cancer season today and usher in Leo season by tomorrow. If you’ve been noticing Mercury retrograde causing commotion in your life, buckle up—as the Sun and Mercury move closer to one another, we’re going to be running into more miscommunications and mishaps than ever.

Here’s what to expect for today:

Aries

It’s the last day of Cancer season, which means you’ll be feeling an energetic transition over the next few days—this past month, you’ve laid low, focusing on your family and home life, but as the sun transits to your fifth house of self-expression, you’ll find yourself turning your attention to creativity and the things that fill your heart with joy. That being said, Mercury retrograde within the same house might not make this easy–you might find yourself running into creative blocks or physical restraints that keep you from achieving this.

Mercury retrograde might also affect the way you feel today, since your moon is in the third house of communication—the house directly associated with mercury. You might feel the need to talk through your feelings, but there’s some resistance there, either from you or the person who needs to hear it. Remember, Aries: Patience is key right now.

Taurus

Cancer season has been a particularly social time for you, but that’s about to come to an end—we’re now in the process of transitioning over to Leo season, which for you means focusing more on your home and family life. You’ll find a lot of your identity here, though not without issue—Mercury retrograde in Leo will be sure to bring up miscommunications and other problems, perhaps forcing you to face familial or home life issues that you’ve been ignoring.

Today, the moon is lighting up your second house of finances and value, which may be a good sign that it’s time to treat yourself—you more than most understand the importance of splurging on self-care.

Gemini

You’ve spent a lot of this month focusing on your finances and material gain, but as our collective energy shifts toward Leo season, you’ll find yourself focusing on your close community. It will also be highlighting some communication issues you’ve been overlooking lately, especially with mercury retrograde moving alongside the sun, causing us to run into issues and forcing us to reflect on our own shortcomings.

But luckily, the moon is in your first house, lighting up your identity sector and making you feel more in-tune with your emotional landscape—and maybe even nudging you to act more authentically on your feelings.

Cancer

Today, you’re saying goodbye to your zodiac season, so make the most of today, since it’ll be the last time the sun is shining upon your identity sector till next year. Don’t be afraid to take the spotlight or focus on your own needs right now, especially because starting tomorrow, Leo season will have you focusing less on yourself and more on your financial and material needs—and with mercury retrograde moving alongside it, it might be a bumpy ride.

Today, the moon in Gemini is also focused on your house of unconsciousness, meaning you might have to take a little extra time today to focus on your mental health. Check in with yourself and practice self-care.

Leo

Energies are about to get big for you, Leo. Today is the last day that the sun will be lighting up your house of the unconscious, meaning you’ll be moving on from this introspective period and focusing your energy back to your sense of self and identity. The spotlight will soon be on you again, but be cautious—the Mercury retrograde nearby, you might find yourself the subject of misunderstandings, and you might even be rubbing people the wrong way just by expressing yourself authentically.

But for today, focus on your community and how you can show up for them—that’s where you’ll find the comfort and understanding you need most.

Virgo

While we collectively move into Leo season tomorrow, you’ll be noticing an interesting shift over the next few days—while your focus over the past month has been on your community and collective goals, you might find yourself turning inward, instead forced to reckon with your mental and spiritual health. It may be a bumpier ride than you expect—with Mercury retrograde transiting nearby, you may feel stuck or unable to figure the right path forward for yourself. That doesn’t mean there’s not a way forward, but it does mean that it won’t be as clear-cut as you’d like.

Today and into tomorrow, the moon is also lighting up your house of career, which means you’re gleaning a lot of self-worth and meaning from your work. While it’s wonderful to find purpose in what you do, be careful—when you connect your sense of well-being to your work, you’re much more likely to burn out faster.

Libra

It’s the last day with the sun in your house of career, meaning that you’ve been focusing a lot on your work life, but soon your focus will turn to your community as Leo season begins tomorrow. You see yourself as a mediator and likely put a lot of pressure on yourself to keep the peace, even when it’s out of your control, and you’ll likely find yourself struggling as Mercury retrograde intercepts our messages and causes confusion. Be careful with your words, because misunderstanding and miscommunication are about to be abundant.

But for now, the moon is resting in your ninth house of philosophy and higher learning, so maybe take some time today to read up on a cause that’s important to you or learn about something new—it might prepare you for what comes next.

Scorpio

You’ve been putting a lot of energy into bettering yourself and your understanding of the world, and starting tomorrow, you’ll be able to put that information to the test in your own career as Leo season lights up your tenth house. Your mind will be on your work, and with Mercury retrograde moving through the same house, you might find mishaps and misunderstandings abound—to the point where you might even reconsider what you want from your career.

But for now, the moon is transiting your eighth house of transformation and rebirth, so use the last of Cancer season to take what you’ve learned over the last month and apply it to your emotional state. It might be time for a change of heart.

Sagittarius

The sun has been moving through your eighth house of transformation and rebirth, forcing you to reconsider your identity or your own preconceived notions about who you are. You’ve been experimenting with what it means to be you, but as we move into Leo season tomorrow, your focus might shift to what it means to be you in the context of the rest of the world. With a better understanding of yourself, you’re ready to start growing and learning, but be careful—Mercury retrograde is nearby, ready to intervene with misunderstandings and miscommunication.

Today, the moon in Gemini is also illuminating your relationship sector, putting your love life into the spotlight. Spend some time with your partner, or if you’re single, consider putting yourself out there—you’re in the mood for love.

Capricorn

This past month has been big for your partnerships, since Cancer season has a tendency to make you focus on your relationships and love life. But the transit into Leo season will have your brain on more existential matters, since it illuminates your house of transformation and rebirth, focusing you to consider the things you need to change—and the things you need to let go of completely. It doesn’t help that mercury retrograde will be playing tricks on you this month, since it’s transiting the same house, too.

But for today, it’s a good idea to focus on your health and getting back into your daily routines, especially with the moon in your sixth house. If you’ve been shirking on exercise or other self-care routines, it’s time to start putting the work back into them. You might be surprised by how much they can help ground you.

Aquarius

Your focus recently has been on your health and the routines that keep you feeling alive and well, something that does not come intuitively for an air sign like you, Aquarius. But don’t worry, things will be changing soon as Leo season focuses your attention on your relationships and love life. The bad news: Mercury retrograde isn’t about to make that easy for you. Be prepared to hear from an ex or for miscommunications to cause more problems in your relationship than you’re used to.

The moon in your fifth house of self-expression today calls for you to step into your creativity and to nurture your inner child. Chasing these little moments of joy will help you feel more fulfilled, especially if you’ve been going through a rough time.

Pisces

Cancer season has had you focusing on self-expression and self-pleasure, encouraging you to follow joy wherever it takes you. That might be a good thing to focus on today, especially since starting tomorrow, Leo season bringing the sun into your house of health and routines is going to be a huge wakeup call for you—especially with Mercury retrograde throwing wrenches into your plans and making things more complicated than they need to be. You’re not someone who naturally works well with routines, so this might be more painful for you than it would be for others.

But today, focus on finding your emotional fulfillment in your home life—don’t be afraid to cancel plans, stay in, and focus on yourself. Today is about self-care.