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January 17 in the stars: Find out what’s in store for you today in our daily horoscopes for Friday January 17. Read the daily horoscopes for your Sun sign or rising sign (ascendant) to plan your day.
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Your daily horoscopes for Friday January 17, 2025
Aries (March 21-April 19) daily horoscope for Friday January 17
You don’t (always) have to go it alone, Aries. So if you’re stymied by a work challenge, reach out to someone who’s been there, done that to save you from reinventing the wheel. Trust your intuition to figure out the right person to turn to. With the Capricorn Sun in your career corner aligned with a keenly perceptive Neptune, the solution probably won’t be the obvious one. On the flip side, offer YOUR insight to a younger person who might be struggling.
Taurus (April 20-May 20) daily horoscope for Friday January 17
Rather than carping about everything that ISN’T going your way, carpe diem, Bull! Like fortune, today’s stars favor the bold, so decide what it is you want, commit to one approach then determinedly go after it. With the pragmatic Capricorn Sun sweetly synced up with perceptive Neptune in your inventive eleventh house, even a seeming mistake could turn out to be a happy accident. Better to follow the motto of “fail fast and break things” than stay stuck.
Gemini (May 21-June 20) daily horoscope for Friday January 17
Trying to figure out your next big move, Gemini? Don’t think too long or too hard. Your sign has more creativity in your pinkie finger than most people have in the entirety of their gray matter, so tap into that. Today’s genius combination of the pragmatic Capricorn Sun and intuitive Neptune in your financial district helps you think outside the box and come up with something that gets you so excited you can’t wait to dive into it. But patience! Timing IS everything.
Cancer (June 21-July 22) daily horoscope for Friday January 17
Borders, what borders? Today’s expansive alignment of the future-minded Capricorn Sun in your partnership sector and inspired Neptune in your global sphere may lead to some very exciting collaborations. Whether for business or romance, follow your instincts to a potential co-creator who’s on the same page as you but whose skills and talents complement (rather than duplicate) yours. Ask a few direct questions, and if you get appropriate answers, pursue! If you’re traveling, sparks could fly with a local. Stay (guardedly) open!
Leo (July 23-August 22) daily horoscope for Friday January 17
The best way to get a project finished and out the door today is with a concerted team effort, Leo. With the Capricorn Sun in your hard-working sixth house linked up with easygoing Neptune, a gentler touch is called for. Rather than bark out orders—or even issue them quietly—ask people for their opinions on the best way to get this done. That mini-ego boost will connect them more emotionally to the outcome and might reveal an approach you never would’ve thought of yourself.
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Virgo (August 23-September 22) daily horoscope for Friday January 17
Drop your guard for your own sake, Virgo. You may think you’re protecting yourself by holding back, but all you’re really doing is limiting the love you could receive. Today’s sweet sync-up of the sensual Capricorn Sun and sensitive Neptune in your romance sectors encourages you to be more vulnerable. If this is your S.O., it could deepen the connection in a heartbeat! If it’s a new person of interest, being direct could save you a lot of wondering and worry.
Libra (September 23-October 22) daily horoscope for Friday January 17
Today’s stars prompt you to feather your nest—even if said nest is a studio apartment or work cubicle. Your aesthetic sign is hypersensitive to your surroundings, and tiny touches of beauty or artistry can make you happier—and more productive! With the grounded Capricorn Sun in your domestic sector aligned with creative Neptune in your work zone, you’re inspired to bring elements of home to the office. Even a miniature succulent or postcard from a favorite destination will be a mood enhancer.
Scorpio (October 23-November 21) daily horoscope for Friday January 17
Self-restraint, what’s that? Today’s enlivening mashup of the sensual Capricorn Sun in your expressive sector and flirtatious Neptune in your zone d’amour turns you into an unabashed coquette. Single? If you feel an attraction, hold their gaze and flash a smile that leaves no doubt. If you get no response, take that as a sign that they’re not on your wavelength and move on. Coupled up? You can still enjoy some frisky banter at work—but store up the sexy energy for bae.
Sagittarius (November 22-December 21) daily horoscope for Friday January 17
Ignore the faux “crisis” messages or just put your phone in do not disturb mode. You can’t afford to spend (more like waste) another hour listening to a perpetually unhappy person’s woes. With the workweek wrapping up, you’ve got some major projects to tackle, and they require your full attention. And if you DID find any free time, wouldn’t you rather slip out and get an early start to the weekend? Under today’s supportive Sun-Neptune mashup, don’t feel guilty putting your agenda first. After all, if you don’t, who else will? (Clearly not that self-absorbed narcissist who keeps texting you.)
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Capricorn (December 22-January 19) daily horoscope for Friday January 17
Today’s planetary PSA: people first! Of course, you’re eager to get going on a professional mission, Cap, but keeping those relationship wheels greased isn’t just strategic; it charges your creative and communication batteries. Thanks to a sweet sync-up of the Sun in your sign and considerate Neptune, you’re reminded to start conversations on a personal note and not be “all work all the time.” Pay attention to what people tell you; commenting on it could spark a genuine connection.
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Aquarius (January 20-February 18) daily horoscope for Friday January 17
Good for you for setting your sights on the finish line, Aquarius! But there’s more to the game than reaching the end. And today’s sensitizing sync-up of the Sun in your touchy-feely zone and empathic Neptune can illuminate some valuable “pit stops” along the way. No matter how busy you are or how tight a deadline you’re on, it only takes a minute to see how someone’s feeling or to stop and smell the roses—literally OR metaphorically. This is the stuff that elevates the quality of life.
Pisces (February 19-March 20) daily horoscope for Friday January 17
There are many ways to get something accomplished, Pisces, and today, your inimitable, imaginative style might be the most effective of all—not to mention the most fun! Thanks to a friendly fusion of the Sun in your collaborative zone and sensitive Neptune in your sign, you’ll realize that there’s not only strength in numbers but that’s what sparks serendipities. Without trying to force connection, gather your squad and open up the floor to anyone with any creative ideas.
