Horoscope today, May 17, 2024: Daily star sign guide from Mystic Meg
OUR much-loved astrologer Meg sadly died last year but her column will be kept alive by her friend and protégée Maggie Innes.
Read on to see what’s written in the stars for you today.
ARIES
March 21 to April 20
The calm way you sort out finances impresses family and friends – and they are keen to get on board.
Your values chart looks positive, and realising a partner appreciates what you bring to a bond can be uplifting.
Winning luck improves when it is linked to a local version of a TV show.
“P” names can be significant.
TAURUS
April 21 to May 21
Pluto, planet of the unexpected, reigns at the top of your chart.
So you could be suddenly attracted to someone a world away from your usual type.
This could be such a loving, lasting bond.
Work-wise, be open, and the right person can hear about you.
Luck makes a double visit to a door with a broken panel.
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GEMINI
May 22 to June 21
Your ability to get other people in a good mood can turn opposition into co-operation when it most matters.
A work or home plan can get a green light after all.
Sexy fun and luxury treats may make it easy to fall in love.
But from today, you’re ready for the true challenge of building a future for two.
This can link to an Aries.
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CANCER
June 22 to July 22
Even if you haven’t seen certain friends this year, the bond remains strong when you do.
This can turn talking towards building a shared business.
In romance, your optimistic outlook attracts all kinds of people into your orbit.
But it is another Cancer who could be The One – and you will always know you are loved.
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LEO
July 23 to August 23
Of course you want a project or relationship to be perfect – and it could be very good.
But resist setting a standard that is too high for anyone, including yourself.
If you start the day single, with challenging Pluto in your marriage chart you recognise genuine passion and will not fall for point-scoring.
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VIRGO
August 24 to September 22
Your special star skills are listening and learning.
With you directing the love action, co-operation re- places quarrels and success pushes out delays.
You could fall in love fast when you meet a kinder lookalike of an ex.
Gentle encouragement is the best way to help a talented family member progress.
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LIBRA
September 23 to October 23
As the moon and Venus draw closer, you could face too many love choices.
The most important element for you is making clear decisions and valuing loyalty as highly as passion.
At work, you can read a boss’s mind, and what you find is a surprise.
Mars makes sure you stay in front in a profits-based race.
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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
Life is quieter on the surface just now, but still gives you the extra self-esteem that opens important new doors at work.
You have great advice to give – but make extra-sure it does not come across like criticism.
To win the heart that’s your perfect match, forget power games and focus on passion games.
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SAGITTARIUS
November 23 to December 21
Giving freely of your time, love and forgiveness can mark the start of best-ever passion, no matter how old a bond is.
Your wellbeing sector is ready for a refresh and any activity that combines mind and body can be the key.
The two people who bring luck into your life both have “W” names.
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CAPRICORN
December 22 to January 20
With Mercury firmly in control of your imagination, you can keep emotions at bay and come to some clever but fair decisions.
This can affect family life, career or social status.
Later, Uranus stirs up unexpected mischief when you meet an Aquarius with a mind that never stands still and is always fascinating.
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AQUARIUS
January 21 to February 18
The friendship of Jupiter and the intimacy of the moon work together to make this a remarkable day for you.
But you do have to expect the best of the key people in your life, especially in a family or with old friends.
If you are a love-seeker, you could walk into a shopping aisle single and come out attached.
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PISCES
February 19 to March 20
Saturn suggests that a job on the business side of entertainment or sport can help you shine.
So do look more closely at this possibility.
Equality may feel like hard work in love, but when achieved, you can double the fun.
If you wake up single, you can first see your soulmate where journeys begin.
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