Moon Alert: There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The Moon is in VIRGO.
Happy Birthday for Friday, July 17, 2026:
You’re friendly, easygoing and tenacious. You’re also strong-willed, sympathetic and focused. This is a year of learning and teaching. Take time to renew your spiritual or religious beliefs. Explore philosophies that will give you a better self-awareness and get you closer to the true meaning of your life.
ARIES
(March 21-April 19)
★★★
This is an excellent day to work and be productive. Use the energy of Mercury retrograde to finish old projects and wrap up loose ends, and you will be surprised at how swiftly the job will go. Don’t be bossy. Stay focused. Tonight: How is your health?
TAURUS
(April 20-May 20)
★★★★
Today is full of creative opportunities, especially if you work in a creative field or you make art. It’s also a great day to socialize. In particular, sports events and fun activities with kids will appeal. Romance is blessed. Tonight: Play!
GEMINI
(May 21-June 20)
★★★
With Mars in your sign now, you have a lot of energy to get things done. Admittedly, Mercury is still retrograde; however, you can use this energy to finish old projects. Meanwhile, today focus on home and family. Enjoy entertaining, redecorating or both. Tonight: Relax at home.
CANCER
(June 21-July 22)
★★★★
This is a great day to schmooze with everyone! Enjoy talking to siblings, neighbors and relatives. You’ll also have interesting interactions with new faces. In fact, you’re so keen to reach out to your immediate environment. Look around you, because you will appreciate your daily surroundings. Tonight: Enjoy discussions.
LEO
(July 23-Aug. 22)
★★★
Today you will enjoy buying beautiful things for yourself and loved ones. (Especially art objects, jewelry and lovely clothing.) You also might have some good moneymaking ideas. Group activities, especially related to sports and physical competition, might appeal. Tonight: Maintain your belongings.
VIRGO
(Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
★★★★
Today the Moon is in your sign lined up with beautiful Venus, which makes you cheerful, sociable, warm and friendly. It’s a great day to socialize! You will also enjoy making anything around you more beautiful, especially your home. Enjoy wardrobe shopping as well. Tonight: You’re strong.
LIBRA
(Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
★★★
Today is full of contradictions, because in one way, you are in the spotlight of the Sun, which is flattering to you. This is why you might be asked to take on increased responsibilities. However, today in particular you might want to hide or be low-key. It’s your choice. Tonight: Enjoy time alone.
SCORPIO
(Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
★★★★
Friendships are important to you today. In fact, someone in particular might be very special, perhaps to the point that a platonic friendship turns romantic. Travel plans also might be in the picture. Meanwhile, you will also be productive today. Get busy! Tonight: Friendships.
SAGITTARIUS
(Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
★★★
Today people notice you to the degree that some people know personal details about your private life. Be aware of this, especially if you have to do some damage control. This could create problems with a spouse, partner or friend. Tonight: Be modest.
CAPRICORN
(Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
★★★★
Today you want to break free of your routine and do something different. Ideally, of course, you would love to travel and get a change of scenery. But if you cannot travel, you can still be a tourist in your own city. Explore your surroundings. Meet new people. See new places. Give a lift to your day! Tonight: Explore and learn.
AQUARIUS
(Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
★★★
Although Mercury retrograde might create delays and silly mistakes in your work, today you can use it to your advantage. Work to wrap up loose ends, especially regarding shared property, taxes, debt, inheritances and anything that you own jointly with someone else. Money might come your way. Tonight: Check your finances.
PISCES
(Feb. 19-March 20)
★★★
This is a playful, romantic time for you. However, your home scene might be somewhat busy dealing with guests, increased activity, even chaos. Do your best to make things run as smoothly as possible. Old flames might be back in the picture creating some excitement. Try to have fun today. Enjoy the company of children and perhaps romantic partners. Tonight: Show genuine interest.
BORN TODAY
Stateswoman, retired politician, academic Angela Merkel (1954), comedian Phyllis Diller (1917), actor Donald Sutherland (1935)
