General Daily Insight for July 18, 2025
There’s no need to rush. Intellectual Mercury enters its retrograde period in bold Leo at 12:45 am EDT, which can create some havoc when it comes to expressing ourselves, having a clear perspective, and understanding our egos. That’s in addition to the usual technological and travel struggles! Luna slips into stable Taurus, helping us ride the waves of unpredictability with steady hearts. Finally, Mercury works with balanced Venus to identify where we should be logical and where we should be compassionate. Strike the right balance.
Aries
March 21 – April 19
Where to take a risk, and where to play it safe? This is the question that the universe is asking you — and one that you might continue asking throughout Mercury’s retrograde period. Even if people bring you countless opportunities that sound great, you ought to do your research before committing to anything. Now is the time to vet plans and determine whether or not they’ll work for you, not to commit to them. If it’s meant to be, it will still be there later.
Taurus
April 20 – May 20
You may be balancing your feelings with the emotions of your loved ones. You could find that you’ve been bending over backward to make someone else happy, or, conversely, that you have been taking more than you have been giving when it comes to fulfilling your personal happiness. Make a point of recognizing where this balance is askew in your life at present, but don’t worry, it’s likely to make itself pretty evident today. Don’t look away from what it’s showing you.
Gemini
May 21 – June 20
You may want to share some news, but something is telling you to keep it a secret. It’s important to recognize where you are in the process of this matter. If you have gotten to the final stage, then you might be able to share it with no consequence, but if you’re still halfway through making it happen, at least consider the benefits of keeping things under wraps. When your news is delicate, treat it with the gentleness it deserves.
Cancer
June 21 – July 22
Who you are versus who you want to be is today’s emerging theme. You may be trying to get to a stage in life where you embody your ideal self, and it’s essential to recognize how you’re making this happen. Maybe you’ll have to spend money in order to speed up the process, or perhaps you’re pushing yourself day and night to achieve your goals. Just remember that you’re only one person! Steady progress is better than burning bright and then burning out.
Leo
July 23 – August 22
How you want others to perceive you may not line up with what they see. You might want to control the narrative around you, but the more that you strive to take charge, the more that you may end up resembling the opposite end of the scale from what you want to look like. Remind yourself that you can only control your own actions — you cannot control how other people see you. Let go of the judgment of others when you’re looking at yourself.
Virgo
August 23 – September 22
It might be better not to say the first thing that comes to mind. You could be trying to support someone else, but they may not be seeking the advice that you have to give. Make an effort to be aware of who wants further instructions on how to make things better and who simply wants a listening ear. If they don’t specifically ask for advice, avoid sharing too much of it. Actions will likely be more appreciated than words.
Libra
September 23 – October 22
What’s the truth? Telling everyone that you feel one way when you actually don’t might be causing some tangles in your conscience. You may feel as though you need to go with the crowd to be accepted, and this desire to fit in risks pushing you to let go of parts of yourself that you care about. You don’t have to completely conform to make lasting connections, because our differences are what make us beautiful. Love yourself enough to be a little different.
Scorpio
October 23 – November 21
You might be attempting to make others happy at the cost of your own contentment. You may be on a track in life that’s leading you to receive praise from other people, but when it comes to how you’re feeling inside, you’re not where you want to be. This can be a very difficult place to maneuver, but you don’t want to keep living for outside approval. At the end of the day, you’re the one that has to live with your choices.
Sagittarius
November 22 – December 21
You’re learning a better way to understand yourself. You may have always dealt with your feelings in a lighthearted or logical way, trying to make a joke of it or figure out what the root of the problem is. While these are both ways to cope with the problem, they probably aren’t the best way to truly feel the problem and allow it to move through you. Once you have allowed yourself to feel your feelings without scrutinizing them, they should be easier to handle.
Capricorn
December 22 – January 19
You might be wrestling with your impulses. One side of you could be egging you on to leap without looking, while the other side is telling you that it’s a bad idea to go in without a plan. The truth is, you may need a loose plan to go into this matter and succeed, but there will be a level of uncertainty for which you cannot completely plan ahead. Make a plan, but keep it flexible and stay on your toes.
Aquarius
January 20 – February 18
Be kind to yourself. You may find that the kinder you are to yourself, the kinder you are to others in turn. You may have been holding yourself to such a high standard that you ended up isolating yourself from others who can’t rise to your level. Rather than impressing others and feeling fulfilled, you might be tired and lonely. Give yourself a little bit of grace! You don’t have to be achieving every single moment of the day. Spend some time smelling the roses.
Pisces
February 19 – March 20
Sharing your needs can deepen your bonds. You may notice that the people around you want to help you, and in turn, that they need help that you can provide. There needs to be a conversation about such needs to understand how to approach them. Without good communication, you’re unlikely to realize that you can share each other’s loads and make everything lighter for each other. The sooner that you let others know what’s going on with you, the sooner they may do the same.
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