Your daily horoscope: October 17, 2025

 

IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY

Jupiter’s influence on your birthday will encourage you to believe in yourself and go after a goal that others say cannot be reached. That may be true for them but it isn’t true for you, so give yourself permission to dream – then go for it.

ARIES (March 21 - April 20):

You are due a reality check and what occurs over the next 24 hours will make it abundantly clear that in some way or other you have been overreaching yourself. It’s good to be reminded occasionally that you have limits like everyone else.

TAURUS (April 21 - May 21):

Nothing stays the same forever and although you might resent that fact a little you know that progress cannot be stopped. The message of the stars today is that you will need to educate yourself about new technologies – if you intend to stay relevant.

GEMINI (May 22 - June 21):

By all means let important people know who you are and what you can do but don’t overdo it. Today’s sun-Jupiter link warns they may be put off if you come across as a bit of a know-it-all. Be aware of what you don’t know too.

CANCER (June 22 - July 23):

Jupiter in your sign has added some much-needed self-belief to your outlook on life but the challenges you will face today and over the weekend could get you worrying again. The answer to your secret question is: Yes, you are up to the job!

LEO (July 24 - Aug. 23):

If you make a mistake today it won’t affect what other people think of you but if you refuse to acknowledge that you made a wrong move you could suffer for it. No one expects you to get everything right Leo, so don’t expect it of yourself.

VIRGO (Aug. 24 - Sept. 23):

It may be disappointing that something you started with a great deal of fanfare a while back appears to have come to a halt but the planets indicate it is only a temporary delay. Be patient and be ready to move ahead again when the cosmic picture changes.

LIBRA (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23):

Today’s sun-Jupiter link warns you need to be careful when making decisions that affect other people. On the work front, especially, what seems good to you may, in the long-term, turn out to be bad for your colleagues, so think before you act.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22):

The more other people say you need to make radical changes the more you must stick with what you know and trust. They may ultimately be right but for the time being things are still going well for you, so ride your luck a bit longer.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 - Dec. 21):

By all means get more deeply involved in an issue you feel strongly about but don’t throw yourself into it recklessly or your other responsibilities could suffer. On this occasion your all-or-nothing approach to life is more likely to work against you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20):

If your career plans have hit a wall it could be because the universe wants you to rethink your ambitions and aim even higher. With your special skills you should be leading rather than following. Your natural place is at the front.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19):

Put your own interests first today and don’t be swayed by those who say you are the only one who can help them. Most likely they could easily help themselves if they decided to get their act together but they see you as an easy touch.

PISCES (Feb. 20 - Mar. 20):

The planets suggest there is something you have either overlooked or deliberately ignored and you must get to grips with it right now. If you head into the weekend with the matter still unresolved it’s sure to make life harder than it needs to be.