Horoscope today, August 2, 2023: Daily star sign guide from Mystic Meg
OUR much-loved astrologer Meg sadly died in March but her column will be kept alive by her friend and protégé Maggie Innes.
Read on to see what’s written in the stars for you today.
ARIES
March 21 to April 20
Your chart today radiates a new rich look, as you develop money-making ideas.
The Aries-positive light from Jupiter sees a favour you did someone in the past repaid in generous ways.
Words you may have been hoping to hear for up to a year, can transform a lovebond.
Single? Find a Canadian connection.
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TAURUS
April 21 to May 21
Mercury gives you the simple, effective words to spell out how good a shared future can be, to start change in your love-life.
If you begin the day single, you may be shocked by being so drawn to someone who reminds you of a previous partner.
But this new love is kinder, with a talent for profitable projects.
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Horoscope traits
What does your star sign mean for you?
Aries – The best and worst characteristics of the head of the zodiac
Aquarius – The traits you need to know for the air sign
Capricorn – What does this star sign mean for your personality?
Cancer – The key traits for the sign include a keen love of food
Gemini – The traits to be aware of for the sign with a symbol of twins
Leo – The best and worst characteristics of the fire sign
Libra – What does the seventh star sign mean for your personality?
Pisces – The key traits for the sign include an interest in the arts
Sagittarius – The traits you need to know for the fire sign
Scorpio – What does this star sign mean for your personality?
Taurus – The best and worst characteristics of the earth sign
Virgo – The key traits for the sign include loyalty and kindness
GEMINI
May 22 to June 21
Wish-granter Neptune can make this the day you meet your destiny partner.
Start by forming an image of this person in your mind – and he or she could quickly appear for real.
Your intuition is a key star skill today, but at work, it’s still good to confirm you have checked all the facts.
Luck combines three names into one.
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CANCER
June 22 to July 22
Your mind is smart today – and you shine when there are skills to learn or tests to pass.
The surprise of the day can be the romantic words that come from someone who is usually so practical.
This means a dream date could be lining up.
Family cash talks stretch patience but could get the result you want.
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LEO
July 23 to August 23
If you feel all the indecision simply going from your mind, this can be Mercury’s effect.
Now you recognise the people and the work that could take you towards the success zone.
Meanwhile, if you start the day single, a Sagittarius strolls into your world.
From the first “Hello” you totally understand each other.
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VIRGO
August 24 to September 22
As the mastermind of the zodiac, even a cross-chart battle between Mercury and Saturn can’t get in your way.
So set your sights higher than ever – at work and with a personal plan.
Others’ assessment of you will reflect your own – so make it positive.
You decide the passion levels when it comes to love.
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LIBRA
September 23 to October 23
New ideas help you make more progress in the working world today.
And moon-inspired plans you draw for a new home have a brilliant touch.
As for love, when a face you first see on a friend’s new feed seems to look straight at you, it may be the start of a hot romance.
Luck teams up Libra and Leo friends.
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List of 12 star signs
The traditional dates used by Mystic Meg for each sign are below.
- Capricorn: December 22 – January 20
- Aquarius: January 21 – February 18
- Pisces: February 19 – March 20
- Aries: March 21 – April 20
- Taurus: April 21 – May 21
- Gemini: May 22 – June 21
- Cancer: June 22 – July 22
- Leo: July 23 – August 23
- Virgo: August 24 – September 22
- Libra: September 23 – October 23
- Scorpio: October 24 – November 22
- Sagittarius: November 23 – December 21
SCORPIO
October 24 to November 22
Opposites do more than attract today.
When you try for a place on a work team, a rival is so unlike you, yet the attraction is instant.
If you’re already in a relationship, finding and celebrating points of difference in each other can be such a sexy move.
Starting, or restarting, a healthy eating plan can be successful.
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SAGITTARIUS
November 23 to December 21
The power of having Mars at the top of your chart gives you the confidence to compete for the role you want, in work, love and life – and there is something new about you today that impresses people.
Mind and heart may be delivering different messages, so don’t rush any love choices.
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CAPRICORN
December 22 to January 20
A moon of saying and doing the right thing nudges you to speak in public and get people on board with your plans.
Single? Your ruler Saturn can locate love in unlikely places.
This could include someone whose job involves writing or editing words.
Luck unites two branches of a family to collect a cash prize.
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AQUARIUS
January 21 to February 18
Venus lights your teamwork chart, so you can take a realistic look at the people in your life – and yourself.
Your newest colleague shares ideas that could create success for you both.
As for romance, stop holding back and celebrate all your feelings.
Single? Dare to be your real self from the moment you meet “N”.
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PISCES
February 19 to March 20
Your decision-making sector is back in action.
Delayed deals could get moving and people are really ready to listen to your ideas.
Even better, take them to the next stage.
Deep down you know love really matters to you, so try to stop pretending it doesn’t. A family talent skips two generations, to flourish in you.
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