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April 18 in the stars: Find out what’s in store for you today in our daily horoscopes for Friday April 18. 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 April 18, 2025
Aries (March 21-April 19) daily horoscope for Friday April 18
No more fence-straddling! Your cosmic custodian, motivated Mars, marches into Leo and your creative, celebratory fifth house. From now until June 17, your energy will rev in hyperdrive, helping you make some significant progress on a personal project. This is also the house of romance and courtship—and Mars’ energy can turn you into an irresistible love magnet. Want to take your current relationship to the next level? Lead the way, courageous Ram!
Taurus (April 20-May 20) daily horoscope for Friday April 18
Home is where your heart will be over the coming eight weeks as hyperkinetic Mars zips into Leo and fires up your domestic fourth house until June 17. Suddenly all those little “I’ll get to them someday” projects feel like top priority. Clean out the cluttered areas, shop for (cute) new storage options, wield a paint roller. Just be careful not to overcommit—a common problem with Mars transits—and beware of relatives with ulterior motives.
Gemini (May 21-June 20) daily horoscope for Friday April 18
Get those collective juices flowing, Gemini! You’ll be SO in your element for the next eight weeks as powerhouse Mars charges through Leo and your third house of socializing and local engagement. As the “twin” of the zodiac, you’re predisposed to teaming up with kindred spirits. But don’t get carried away during this enthusiastic cycle, which lasts from today until June 17. What fervent Mars offers in gusto it often lacks in pragmatism. Be sure to thoroughly vet all your potential partners, whether for work, play or romance.
Cancer (June 21-July 22) daily horoscope for Friday April 18
High-flying Mars exits your sign today after a tornado of a transit that may have had your head spinning since this past January 6. While it’s been stimulating, it might have been hard to get anything done with all the intense energy. Now as the red planet blasts into Leo and your grounded, industrious second house until June 17, you can develop some of the brilliant ideas you hatched in the late spring. This is also your money zone, so if your finances are down, you can start to refill the coffers!
Leo (July 23-August 22) daily horoscope for Friday April 18
Mojo: seriously rising! Invigorating Mars blasts into Leo and powers up your first house of identity and appearance. You may be more image-conscious during this cycle, which lasts until June 17. On top of that, you’ll have more energy than you’ll know what to do with. Channel this power surge into work that will benefit not just you but the people you care about. Reestablish your reputation as an influencer by going out more and initiating get-togethers with people who are doing inspirational things. Look back to November 3, 2024 through January 6, 2025, when Mars made its most recent trip through Leo.
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Virgo (August 23-September 22) daily horoscope for Friday April 18
As energizing Mars breezes into your restful twelfth house until June 17, you might feel simultaneously wired and tired. Conserve your energy and be careful not to exhaust yourself. During this healing cycle, you have an opportunity to turn inward and work on releasing old baggage, like limiting beliefs and situations and relationships you’ve outgrown. You might resonate with introspective-movement activities like yoga, meditation or something more woo, like ecstatic dance.
Libra (September 23-October 22) daily horoscope for Friday April 18
Networking could become your spring-into-summer sport beginning today. The reason? Animated Mars strides into Leo, lighting a social fire in your eleventh house of teamwork and technology until June 17. Could your contact list use an ambitious booster shot? Comb your emails and social media profiles to add more movers and shakers to the database. Looking to make some changes? Reach out! People will be especially responsive now.
Scorpio (October 23-November 21) daily horoscope for Friday April 18
Ready, set, goal! Trailblazing Mars blasts into Leo and your future-oriented tenth house today, whipping your ambitions into a frenzy. No more waiting for someone to invite you to join their team or take on more responsibility. This transit, which only rolls around every other year, will flash all green lights your way between now and June 17. But you have to seize the opportunities, Scorpio. Step into your power without questioning it. This is a time for leadership and big upward moves, so strike while the iron is hot.
Sagittarius (November 22-December 21) daily horoscope for Friday April 18
Wanderlust strikes today as passionate Mars jets into Leo and your expansive ninth house until June 17. You don’t have to take a literal trip to broaden your horizons, though many Archers are thinking of doing just that. This is a good opportunity to get some advanced training or launch a media project or enterprising venture. Your optimistic sign is truly in the zone now as you see limitless possibilities and won’t think twice about taking a risk to pursue them. Just make sure you don’t overshoot the mark since this cycle will find you ready to leap without looking!
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Capricorn (December 22-January 19) daily horoscope for Friday April 18
If your mojo’s been stuck in second gear—or reverse—it’s up to you to give it a jump-start. Red-blooded Mars stampedes into Leo and your erotic eighth house, getting your pulse racing until June 17. You’re going to need some extra time for yourself, so plan to quit work at a reasonable hour and spend more relaxed time with your S.O. Single? Make it your mission to find some promising prospects. Watch for jealousy and obsession during this cycle. A big money opportunity (or a large expense) could turn up the heat around finances.
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Aquarius (January 20-February 18) daily horoscope for Friday April 18
ou’re playing for keeps, Aquarius! Lusty Mars zips into Leo, kindling your relationship realm until June 17. Whatever your status has been, you won’t be happy with anything less than fully committed now. Give the fence-straddlers their walking papers with an “all in or all out” ultimatum. Being prepared to walk away could force their hand. Coupled Aquarians might be more argumentative. Try to hash out your differences in the bedroom—make love, not war.
Pisces (February 19-March 20) daily horoscope for Friday April 18
Ready to start treating your body like a temple again? Open your calendar app and designate some slots for fun, healthy movement and self-care. If yoga’s your thing, (re)commit to a several-times-a-week practice. Simply walking or swimming will make you feel fitter and put you in a better mood. With motivator Mars in Leo and your wellness zone from today until June 17, some Pisces will be ready to up the ante with a three-day detox, healthy-meal delivery or private sessions with a trainer.
