Horoscope For Today: Friday, July 18, 2025

Today, July 18, 2025, the Aries Moon adds to the Cardinal energy, which makes this the perfect landscape to take charge and lead with passion. The Moon will then enter Taurus on the same day making us more driven to work. With the Moon’s trine to Mars, it could prompt us to make practical plans, helping us to be victorious. Our goals during this time might seem to be within reach since we could feel slightly more optimistic. Mercury will station retrograde in the sign of Leo, helping us to be resilient and not give up as we get closer to Leo season. See how the transit will impact your Rising, Sun and Moon sign.

Aries

Things may feel a lot more different now with the transits giving you a lot of energy and Saturn adds structure as it makes an aspect to Mercury in the sign of Leo. There is more positive influence fueling your creativity and allowing you to feel much more optimistic when it comes to your relationships. It’s time for healing and growth. You have the opportunities to meet new people now that Mercury has stationed retrograde. This is a moment for you to step out to do social things with others and go to the museum. Go to the beach. Have fun or plan a travel for the future

Taurus

The Moon in your sign inspires and promotes positivity even with the trine that Saturn will make with Mercury retrograde in Leo. Because the planet of communication is in the sign of Leo, it makes it a lot easier for you to take on challenging tasks. You could feel victorious with Venus in Gemini allowing others to see your gifts as your skill set continues to flourish as you learn how to take on the role of leader. Friendships as well as Career could be on your mind with this potent transit and with the Sun and Jupiter still in the same sign, you are feeling a lot more encouraged to continue fighting for your dreams.

Gemini

A confidence boosting period with the Moon in Taurus making you more introspective. However, Venus in your sign aspecting Saturn, making this an illuminating experience as your focus begins to shift on friendships and why it is essential to have supportive friendships around you. If you are single this is a good period to meet new people that you could vibe with. Those in long-term relationships could see how they get closer to their partner. It is a Moon filled with love and care with pleasant surprises. Use this period to do Venusian things; visit a restaurant, museum or the theater with those you love.

Cancer

This is an energy that’s going to bring a lot of discipline and you’re already accustomed to it because Saturn is in Aries, transforming your life. The Moon in Taurus, however, is going to show you how to take care of the ones that are closest to you. The energy can also be applied to the career sector, especially if you are in a leadership position. Your nurturing energy could be essential as you help to encourage the people you work with who may be struggling. Your charisma and motivational words could strengthen the relationships you have with others, allowing you to shine through as a leader or friend.

Leo

As we get closer to your season, this Aries energy early on is going to feel essential because it helps you to break free from the monotony. You will find that your relationships are going through a shift, increasing in intensity but with Saturn in the same sign as the Moon. However, with the Taurus Moon, there is plenty of opportunity for more clarity and understanding when it comes to protecting your boundaries. This is also a wonderful time to connect with your ideas and if you are involved in the academic sector, you could feel inspired to learn something new or expand on an existing major. Of course, with Mercury stationing retrograde in your sign aspecting Saturn, you have the discipline to excel at this time.

Virgo

Although this energy is happening in the sign of Aries early on, you will be benefiting from all the wonders and the beautiful energy that this Moon will bring to the collective. Meanwhile, the Taurus Moon is showing you how to find your power, how to let go of your past relationships and the energy today is going to accentuate that especially with Mercury making a trine to Saturn. Venus is in Mercurial Gemini, which can give you an edge when it comes to your career goals. So all this fire energy is showing you the importance of discipline and the power that you have inside. Venus is helping you to excel and to accomplish so much more at a more public level. 

Libra

With the Mercury retrograde and the Moon in Taurus impacting your partnership sector, it is going to feel like a challenging transit. Nevertheless, you will benefit from it because it’s going to help you draw the line when people try to take advantage of your benevolent energy. This is a time for you to speak up, to be bold, to take charge and control. The Venusian Moon asks you to bring balance back to your relationship if things have been shifting in a new direction. With Venus in the sign of Gemini you will benefit from this energy because it helps you to see things in a new perspective as well as focus on improving relationships.

Scorpio

Having the Moon in Aries early on is going to activate the Martian energy that you are accustomed to. When it comes to meeting and handling collaborative projects, the Taurus Moon helps you to be more engaged with the process. If you prefer to work on your own, this can be a little challenging because the energy is going to have you focused on being a team player, especially with Venus in Gemini, pushing the collective to speak up and stand up for themselves. Networking becomes important today so the energy from your sister, sign Taurus allows you to socialize and get in diplomatic mode. Embrace all the knowledge and experience you are receiving since it is here to continue your transformation.

Sagittarius

The Moon in Taurus is going to have you believe in love. You will benefit from the energy because it helps you take into account your talents. It is also going to bring you closer and inspire you. This is a learning energy and you may start a new course or you may want to consider learning something completely different from what you imagined. Venus and Uranus are in the sign of Gemini, which is going to open your mind and add further expansion to your thinking process. With Mercury now retrograde in Leo, taking charge is easy and Saturn helps you find the practical solutions you desire. Step into this new era and don’t be afraid to learn.

Capricorn

The Moon in Taurus is going to have you grounded, focused and may allow you to consider your direction for the next several months. Saturn will enter Pisces once more in September, so utilize the next few months as a period of analysis. Saturn in Aries will send lessons pertaining to relationship dynamics that Mercury retrograde will continue to echo over the next several weeks. Take into account all you have learned as well as what you desire to accomplish moving forward. You are looking towards the future and the successes that you can achieve. But for now, focus on building the right game plan to get you there.

Aquarius

As an air sign you’re going to love this fire energy because it’s going to catapult your ideas, preparing you to put your thoughts to paper. The Mercury Retrograde in Leo gets you reacquainted with your ideas and with Mars in Virgo, the details seem to stand out, helping you to take your work to the next level. The energy allows you to see new perspectives and consider new philosophies. But while you are planning and curating the ideas that you receive, you can also focus on socializing a lot better. 

Pisces

Trusting your approach becomes a lot easier with the Taurus Moon, allowing you to take control of your story. This is a moment for you to find a lot of more comfort and to be more confident in your techniques as you continue to grow and learn. Saturn in Aries can be a positive transit since you are still benefiting from the new lessons that you can learn from before Saturn ingresses your sign in September. You can benefit from energy during this time as a more structured mindset will help to succeed in the long run.