Tarotscope For Today: Thursday, July 17, 2025

As Mercury goes into retrograde today, we all might feel a little shaky and unsure of our place right now. But while the collective energy might revolve around delays, miscommunication, and uncertainty, we all have different experiences, and not every zodiac sign will feel it so acutely. We asked the tarot cards what every zodiac sign can expect today—so check your sun, moon, or rising sign.

Aries

Your card: Temperance, reversed

There’s an imbalance in your life right now, Aries, and you’re feeling the weight of it. This could push you to act out of character or create discord in your life, leading you to lean too far in one direction when you should be pulling back. 

We all have bad days, Aries, but your fiery, Martian energy can at times influence you to act recklessly or aggressively in these moments instead of doing what you should: Taking a step back and considering your options. 

Temperance is all about moderation—and right now, that’s why you truly need to find for yourself.

Taurus

Your card: The Empress, reversed

Taurus is a zodiac sign that’s known for its independence and resourcefulness, but for some reason, today, you might not feel that way. 

Your energy feels blocked, as if you can’t move forward—in fact, you might even actively feel like you’re moving backward, regressing instead of progressing. You might find yourself dependent on someone else and their whims, which is frustrating for a can-do sign for you. 

You have two options: You can wait it out and see if things change, or you can choose to look at things differently and see if there’s a way to change your circumstances. Just remember that your trademark patience might be necessary here.

Gemini

Your card: Five of Wands, reversed

If you’ve been feeling conflicted lately (or, alternatively, have been actively present within a conflict), I have good news for you, Gemini—today, it’s time to let it go. 

You’re going to finally get the resolution you needed, or maybe you’ll realize you never really needed one and you’re just ready to let go and move forward. This may require you to cooperate and compromise, or at the very least, tolerate. 

This isn’t necessarily a sign that everything will go the way you hoped, but it does point to things getting better—you just might need to pivot your expectations.

Cancer

Your card: Eight of Swords

There’s a feeling of stagnancy today, Cancer, as if you can’t move forward or change your current situation. 

It can make you feel restless, even helpless, when you can’t seem to find your way out. But don’t panic, and definitely don’t lose hope—when this card appears, it often comes with a caveat: to some degree, the problem is you. 

Even if the situation is out of your control, you still have the power over your life. You can walk away, you can change the goalposts, you can change your entire path if you want. You can choose to look at the situation differently and consider new solutions and possibilities. You are in control here.

Leo

Your card: Three of Wands

There’s a feeling of progression today, Leo, like doors are opening and you might actually be ready to step through them. 

The suit of wands correlates with fire energy, which works perfectly for a fire sign like you—it’s that spark of life, of passion, of curiosity. It’s the opportunity to grow, if only you let yourself give into it. It’s the reminder that the future is here—right now, in every single small move you make toward the bigger picture.

Use this energy to look ahead and plan, because your foresight is stronger than ever.

Virgo

Your card: Nine of Swords

There are some days that just feel overwhelming, whether or not much has actually happened. Unfortunately, you might be fighting a lot of monsters in your head today, Virgo.

Think of it this way: To some degree, our thoughts create our reality. You might be feeling depressed, anxious, or nervous right now, and that could be a very real part of your experience, but that doesn’t necessarily reflect what’s happening in the real world around you. The Nine of Swords is the embodiment of this energy—it’s the thoughts that keep you up at night, the gut feeling that something will go wrong, even if you don’t have any proof.

What I’m saying is this: Today might not feel great for you, Virgo, but it’s important to remember that it’s not a reflection of how you’re actually doing in life. Tomorrow is a new day—believe that it’ll be better.

Libra

Your card: Queen of Wands

The Queen of Wands is actually a lot like you, Libra—social, influential, and creative. And today, you’re embodying that energy wholeheartedly.

You’re stepping into your power and feeling yourself, and it’s important to let that shine—your confidence and charisma can get you far right now. If you have an idea on your mind, it might be worth running with it, and maybe even seeing if anyone else is on board, too.

This is also a great time to take charge of your life and the situations surrounding you. You might be surprised at how well it suits you.

Scorpio

Your card: Judgment

Today might feel transformational for you, Scorpio—especially since this card is associated with Pluto, your planetary ruler, making you feel at home with this intense energy.

You might find yourself chasing a higher calling, or even just realizing that your past ways aren’t serving your future goals. You know you’re destined for something important, Scorpio, so this is your wake up call: Now is the time to start listening to your gut.

Your life might start looking different by tomorrow—but maybe that’s a good thing.

Sagittarius

Your card: Ten of Swords, reversed

If this card has anything to say, it’s that times have been tough for you, Sagittarius—it’s possible you’ve felt overwhelmed and overburdened recently. But there’s good news here: It’s likely about to change.

You’ve been learning a lot of life lessons recently, and you’re finally putting them to the test. You’re growing, and in that, you’re healing, at least a little bit. Even if you aren’t feeling one hundred percent, you’re realizing the potential of recovery if you keep on this path.

This might not be a life-changing energy, but it’s a start—and it’s a sign that things could be changing sooner rather than later.

Capricorn 

Your card: Seven of Swords

You’re working hard, Capricorn, but it’s not easy when you feel like you’re having to fight to keep what you’ve worked so hard for.

And honestly, it might be fair to feel this way—while it’s possible your defensiveness is unnecessary, it’s just as likely that others are jealous of what you’ve achieved and are praying for your downfall. That’s the downside of success, isn’t it? Sometimes enemies appear where you never expected them to be.

But just keep moving forward and putting forward your best. You’re a hard worker, and you’re not one to give up—especially when so much is at stake.

Aquarius

Your card: The Devil

You might be struggling right now, Aquarius—whether you realize it or not.

Because you really might realize it. This card can signify feeling restricted, oppressed, or trapped, making you feel helpless or codependent on others to help you through. But sometimes we can go through a rough patch without fully realizing it because we find ways to justify it or cope with it, which can lead to emotional repression or excessive and unhealthy behaviors.

What’s important is that this energy is temporary and that you do—yes, you do—have the power to overcome. Today just might be the wakeup call you need.

Pisces

Your card: Six of Swords

Today is about moving on and moving forward—for the better, even if it feels the worst.

This isn’t an emotion that’s foreign to you, Pisces, As a water sign, you understand that emotions can be complex and layered, and that leaving something behind can be painful and difficult but ultimately good for you. You might feel exhausted, heartbroken, or disappointed, but whatever negativity that’s attached to this experience isn’t indicative of it being the wrong choice.

Just remember that this card indicates a silver lining up ahead. The seas might be rough right now, Pisces, but the waters will calm soon.