Horoscope today: Your daily guide for Friday, July 18, 2025

Aries (March 19 – April 19)

It’s the rare Aries who actually enjoys dealing with tedious details and minor issues. Consequently, when events offer you reason to put these off, you’re delighted. Yet recent distractions have meant ignoring these matters to such a great extent that you’re concerned, enough you’ll be relieved when events actually demand attention.

Taurus (April 20 – May 19)

Just when you thought certain tricky situations on the domestic front were resolved, they’ve surfaced again, but in a different form. This may be annoying but it’s no bad thing. It's actually nothing more than another stage in dealing with matters that aren’t just important, they’re crucial.

Gemini (May 20 – June 21)

Obviously you’d rather be able to tell certain increasingly anxious individuals what you have in mind and, even more, turn those thoughts into lasting arrangements. While your instincts are telling you this is unwise, you’re still tempted to take action. Do it, and you’ll soon realise why patience is the best option.

Cancer (June 22– July 22)

Long ago, you learned that certain individuals enjoy complaining. While that was annoying, you enjoyed their company enough to ignore it. Now, however, you’re urged to pay close attention, because the issues they’re moaning about aren’t just important, if you do nothing, they could have a huge, and seriously troublesome, influence on you.

Leo (July 23 – August 22)

Unexpected as recent clashes with others were, and there were several, talking things through cleared things up. The problem has been that the current swift pace and, thus, lack of time to discuss decisions has meant certain individuals felt left out. Apologise, even if it’s not your fault, then concentrate on updating everybody concerned.

Virgo (August 23 – September 22)

Recent unexpected developments and clashes with others or have left what once seemed straightforward plans in disarray. While obviously you’re concerned, this is actually well timed. You’ve long sensed that existing arrangements should be reviewed. This is your chance. Once you begin, you’ll realise how wise it was.

Libra (September 23 – October 22)

Few things exasperate you more than those who can’t make even simple decisions without consulting everyone they know. Now that you’re in that position, things are looking different. With changes influencing others as much as they have you, you’ve no choice but to discuss plans, and each step of the way.

Scorpio (October 23 – November 21)

In one especially crucial discussion, you tried to balance revealing what others needed to know with keeping facts you regard as strictly private to yourself. Yet, despite that, you’ve been misunderstood. Rethink this, considering whether revealing more would have clarified facts for others and made your life a lot easier.

Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21)

Don’t be anxious about going back over what might be termed "old ground". Not only would it be wise to revisit previous tricky issues, the discussions that take place over the coming days could reveal crucial facts that could change everything.

Capricorn (December 22 – January 20)

Your capacity to tolerate, and often forgive, the bad behaviour of others is both a blessing and a problem. At the moment it’s the latter, mostly because you’re trying to find a way to tell off the individual in question, but without upsetting them. That simply isn’t possible. Be tough. It’s your only option.

Aquarius (January 21 – February 17)

There’s nothing like the feeling of accomplishment that comes with dealing with issues as worrying as they are complex. Tempting as it is to tackle these now, the aim being to get them over with, you’d soon regret it. Several vital facts have yet to come to light. Do nothing until that happens.

Pisces (February 18 – March 18)

Obviously, you’re tempted to tell somebody you warned their plans were unwise that you "told them so". While you’ve every right to point that out, the individual in question is in a stubborn frame of mind. As a result, your only option is to agree with them or say nothing at all.

Saturday

Nobody plans more carefully than you. It’s so natural you rarely think about it until, as is the case now, others are involved. While, initially, you’ll be shocked how casual they are about matters you think through in depth, they have a range of skills and virtues. Once you understand that, you’ll continue to review even simple arrangements in detail, while you’ll encourage others to focus on what they’re good and, often, ideas you find puzzling if not irritating, and, equally, tasks you really don’t enjoy.

Sunday

The planetary setup on your birthday seems designed to get the best out of life for you, and with the minimum effort. True, when things fall into place too easily, you can worry that you’ve missed something or, worse, arrangements are being manipulated from behind the scenes. While, in the past, that’s sometimes been true, now life really is meant to be simple and straightforward, and you’re meant to enjoy each day’s pleasures, and the people around you, for what they are. Take a deep breath and savour this lovely birthday gift from the heavens.

Monday

When you truly care about somebody, you’ll stand by them, no matter what. Yet recently, certain individuals who have seemed close have spoken or behaved in a way that suggests their feelings towards you have changed. Obviously, discussing this isn’t easy. But not only is it important, while it’s true, the individuals in question are indeed in the midst of change, they’ve no idea their attitude or actions are distressing, and, in fact, upsetting others. Take it slowly. These conversations will be tricky yet, ultimately, hugely rewarding.