Horoscope today, August 17, 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
If you feel you’ve been chopping and changing your needs and views to fit around another, this is your day to stop.
The new you is strong enough to stand out.
Moon and sun energies focus on your health sector, and towards a summer-only activity where a potential partner helps you reach your personal best.
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TAURUS
April 21 to May 21
A combination of creativity and communication lights up your chart so brightly that no idea is too vague or ambitious to make work.
Trust your own genius today, but also be generous to others.
As for love, a light touch is the right touch, so switch off heavy demands and see where love (or new liking) leads.
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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
You know you’ve been taking a lot for granted at home.
Now a strong moon and sun bond in your area of belonging, helping you take charge.
Lovers, friends and family members are happy to work with you, if you earn their respect.
Jupiter puts you close to a prize team linked to TV, by tonight you’re on your way in.
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CANCER
June 22 to July 22
You can build and rebuild contacts on every level today – and the right option can include turning away when necessary.
A link to Mercury’s logical mindset puts you up front in a learning race – and a move towards a world of teaching can feel so right.
Luck can link to words of love, written down or sung aloud.
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LEO
July 23 to August 23
The sun and moon make you the zodiac’s smartest cash finder and spender today, even if you don’t see yourself as money-minded.
This cross-chart bond loosens old-fashioned rules in your mind, and also frees you from long-lasting debts in your heart.
As for love, new passion can be sensed in a DIY conversation.
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VIRGO
August 24 to September 22
Today you can shine – in quieter ways you may imagine you want or need.
Moon intuition plus sun confidence can guide you towards where you need to go next.
But only you really understand who you should take along.
A friend’s words have puzzled you, but start making sense. Luck spins two silver rings.
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LIBRA
September 23 to October 23
Jupiter’s ability to reinvent your transformation sector can bring back thoughts and names you may assume lost in the past.
This time, how you deal with them turns you into something stronger.
The calm way Mercury organises feelings, is another brilliant bonus today. Passion is ready, set, go – with “A”.
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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
Your chart of community, celebrity and sharing draws moon focus today.
This reminds you that choosing your battles is crucial – don’t be tempted to oppose every group decision.
Compromise goes far. Your love zone is a little over the top, and someone who lives a dramatic life can be your heart’s desire.
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SAGITTARIUS
November 23 to December 21
Try not to search too hard for goals today – let them come to you.
You’re ready to be a bigger, better version of yourself, in love and in life.
And when the perfect opportunity appears, you will recognise it straight away.
Love can change when you show what you have learned. Luck writes six names inside three boxes.
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CAPRICORN
December 22 to January 20
Your zone of adventures is wide open and this can bring high rewards for you.
All day today no project, or person, is out of bounds. Love is all around you, but you have to let yourself see it.
If you’re attached, respond to the little gestures as well as the big words.
Single? Zoom in on a devoted super-fan of a TV show.
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AQUARIUS
January 21 to February 18
People see you in a new way today – even if they have always known you.
The sun and moon create a magical chart with you at its centre.
Neptune softens hard cash lines, so a solution is more flexible, led by you. Jupiter adds a positive push to delayed family projects.
And love wakes up with a new sense of freedom.
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PISCES
February 19 to March 20
Partnerships of all kinds are ready to be upgraded – but your chart conditions are clear.
passion must be a mix that answers all the questions in your mind and feelings in your heart.
If you know this isn’t now happening, you do know what to do.
A story or music project works best if restarted, so stop trying to rescue it.
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