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Mercury moves into Cancer, giving everything greater clarity and flow. Communication will be smooth and simple today.
Cancer, Leo and Virgo, if a plan you had has stalled, or you came to a dead end recently, now is the time for resolution. All difficulties and confusions pass.
It’s the perfect time to hash out the finer details on something complex. This can either be physical, emotional or mental.
Ahead, you’ll find all star signs’ horoscopes for today: Thursday July 23, 2026.
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Aries
March 21 to April 20
We can all take a collective sigh of relief today, as Mercury, the planet of talk, thought and details, goes direct, in the nurturing Cancer. If you’ve encountered snags or misunderstandings around getting work done in your home, or there have been crossed wires within your family, or with people you share your home with, things can now ease as clarity returns.
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Taurus
April 21 to May 21
We can all have conversations, but the key is to have them with meaning. And today that gets a whole lot more likely as the planet which influences conversation goes direct. Though this does not guarantee perfection, the chances are things can improve. If you have been waiting on an important email or document, it will likely come through soon. Tech issues also resolve.
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Gemini
May 22 to June 21
Your ruler, Mercury, is the planet which influences information and details, as well as how we express them. Things can sharpen up now. If there have been delays around a financial issue, or someone paying for a service you provide, the chances are this can be more speedily resolved. Also, your thinking about your values can crystallise more positively now, Gemini.
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Cancer
June 22 to July 23
Mercury, the communicator and fleet-footed messenger, has been retracing its steps in your sign since the end of June. If you have found that a key project or idea has stalled, or has had to be adapted, pleasingly, you’ll likely find things moving forwards now. Ironically, the delays and revisions may work to your advantage and make more sense, even after the frustration.
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Leo
July 24 to August 23
There has been a celestial paradox in play. On one hand, Jupiter has been urging you to surge forwards with renewed confidence and self-belief, just at the same time as Mercury has been retracing its steps in the most thoughtful part of your chart. If you have experienced personal doubt amongst this new chance to assert your positivity, things can now improve, Leo.
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Virgo
August 24 to September 23
Your brilliant ruler, Mercury, provides you with the gift of precision and being able to arrow in at speed on what really counts. You may have found yourself uncharacteristically doubting long-term plans or even having inner conversations about what really holds meaning. These can get less confusing, and someone who has been out of touch can text or call.
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Libra
September 24 to October 23
You may have been experiencing a surge of optimism recently along with a blast of frustrating reality. Astrology can serve up paradoxes as the planets don’t always collaborate, and that’s why that old saying, “the stars align”, is so good, as sometimes they do, just not routinely. Yet your hopes may start to fall into place but stay sharp with communications.
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Scorpio
October 24 to November 22
Any strands to do with learning, teaching, travel, import and export have been blunted the last three weeks by Mercury’s retreat through the sign of Cancer. Your natural gift to tease out what’s really key, but not always obvious may have proved more elusive of late. Still, normal service is resumed now, and you have a great chance to get clearer and get things moving.
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Sagittarius
November 23 to December 21
Mercury turning direct can help to untangle any emotional or financial knots that have built up over recent weeks. If you’ve been waiting on agreements, shared resources, insurance matters or even a heartfelt conversation, momentum can now return. You thrive when the path ahead feels open, Sagittarius, and today’s shift can help restore that sense of possibility.
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Capricorn
December 22 to January 21
Relationships have probably required more patience than usual recently. Whether in business, friendship or romance, misunderstandings may have tested even your steady resolve. As Mercury goes direct, conversations become more constructive, and easier to find common ground. If negotiations have stalled or someone has not been in touch, do expect progress.
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Aquarius
January 22 to February 19
If work routines, appointments or everyday plans have seemed more complicated than they needed to be, today’s can bring welcome improvements. Mercury turning direct helps restore order where there has been confusion. Paperwork, technology and communication with colleagues should all become easier. An appointment that’s been delayed can soon be scheduled.
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Pisces
February 20 to March 20
Creative inspiration, romance and matters involving children may have felt slightly stop-start over the last few weeks. As Mercury moves direct, confidence in expressing your feelings and ideas begins to return. If you’ve been revisiting an old passion or wondering whether to give someone a second chance, you’ll soon have a much clearer perspective and define what is key.
Head here for everything you need to know about being a Pisces
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