The Quarter Moon and Mercury’s retrograde invite both practical adjustments and emotional realignment. Listen closely to what your soul is craving, the cosmos is gently guiding you toward your true path.
Cancer, Pisces and Gemini, this turning Moon combined with Mercury’s return stirs fresh motivation, igniting creativity and opening the door to new opportunities and challenges.
Keen to reorganise? Let the shifting cosmic energy inspire fresh routines and meaningful changes that support the best version of you.
Ahead, you’ll find all the star signs’ horoscopes for today Friday 1, August 2025.
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Aries
March 21 to April 20
You’re fired up with the Sun blazing in Leo, fuelling your creativity, confidence and craving for fun. But with Mercury retrograde in play, it’s more like a dress rehearsal than an opening night. Old romances, forgotten hobbies or half-baked ideas may resurface. Tempted to jump into something? This combination encourages you to carefully examine your options to avoid mistakes.
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Taurus
April 21 to May 21
What’s on the menu, Taurus? The Quarter Moon can see you getting ready for a celebration or other event and keen to finalise the details. Just to make it exciting, you might want to surprise everyone with a special touch they hadn’t expected. And if you’re considering a reunion, then it could be a very special occasion that brings you closer to someone or rekindles a friendship.
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Gemini
May 22 to June 21
With the Sun linking arms with Mercury rewinding in Leo, your brilliance is undeniable, but so is the potential for slip-ups. Got a genius idea? Think before you act and review, revise and research it. That deal, contract or tempting opportunity needs reading with real care, as your future might depend on it. Old projects resurface and maybe they’re ready for a sparkling refresh and a polish.
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Cancer
June 22 to July 23
You’ll feel a sense of relief and happiness, even if you are juggling lots of demands. This may be because you’ve decided to do what you want to do. It may not seem a big deal to others but to you it can be, as this could be the beginning of a path that might lead to bigger opportunities. Keen to invest money into enjoying new experiences? The Quarter Moon in Scorpio could spur you on.
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Leo
July 24 to August 23
Today’s Scorpio Lunation can coincide with a turning point regarding a family project. If after discussion everyone is happy, then it’s full steam ahead. If not, go back to the drawing board. In addition, sparkling influences can bring insights that are the result of an intuitive nudge or a dream. Had difficulty solving an issue? If so, positive solutions may be about to emerge.
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Virgo
August 24 to September 23
With the Sun and Mercury in its reflection phase aligned in Leo, your private zone lights up with old dreams, secret plans and spiritual insights. You’ll be uncovering gold mined from past experiences, but don’t rush to share it. Resist the urge to fix what isn’t broken too. Watch for coincidences, as your subconscious may be trying to communicate with you very subtly.
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Libra
September 24 to October 23
A conversation could lead to a brilliant idea that really grabs you, and that you’re keen to get started on. Today’s Sun Moon square encourages you to get the financial and practical side of things sorted, so you know where you stand. Ready to get others on board? A supportive aspect suggests you’ll have no shortage of offers, but some will make better helpers than others.
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Scorpio
October 24 to November 22
Today’s Moon energies in your sign, is an opportunity to make sure that everyone is on the same page before you commit to a project. If there are any objections, this can be an opportunity to discuss them and find a way forward. You’ll also get to showcase your talents and abilities in the best way at a crucial time. But you may need to stay conscious of what others require too.
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Sagittarius
November 23 to December 21
Burning with wild ideas and a desire for adventure? If so, Mercury’s inward phase may be disrupting your previous plans. Your urge to explore, teach and get your message out there is strong, but double-check everything and get the context right. Past travels, teachers or philosophies may resurface with surprising relevance. This is less about charging ahead and more about circling back wisely.
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Capricorn
December 22 to January 20
The Quarter Moon in Scorpio stirs your depths, emotions, ambitions and maybe a few skeletons in your closet too. You’re used to climbing steadily, but this lunar phase asks you to pause and consider. Are your ambitions aligned with your truth, or just old programming? Trust that letting go of what no longer fuels you makes room for sharper focus, more power and greater success.
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Aquarius
January 21 to February 19
It seems certain key connections, whatever they may be, are up for review. Expect reunions and perhaps a few mixed messages. You love the unconventional, but real understanding is important right now. Before you commit, double-check the small print. Old flames may make a comeback, so proceed with curiosity if you wish. Your brilliance shines, but it’s listening that is the key.
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Pisces
February 20 to March 20
Ready to try something completely different? As the Sun and Moon compete it could encourage you to just go for it. If you’re ready for your days to be a little more exciting, then making the most of this chance could change you and lead to much personal growth. And if you have big plans, there’s an opportunity to upgrade your health routines in preparation for them.
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