Horoscope today, May 1, 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 are planning to spend free time with familiar faces, as Pluto pushes into retrograde, all the things you have felt unable to say can pour out.
And you start to recognise a need to break away from old bonds, even ones that have lasted your lifetime.
Jupiter gees up luck linked to a film about horses.
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TAURUS
April 21 to May 21
Just how ambitious you can feel, and what you are prepared to do about it, can be a surprise – but you can come to terms with this by the end of today.
And use any extra down time to do some deeper career research.
A time of waiting for others to make moves on your behalf, is over.
Now you are in charge.
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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
The moon and Venus may create some conflict at home, but this is a positive thing as it gets everyone thinking about the future.
And a money or loyalty blockage can suddenly clear.
Meanwhile, you are up for any mystery tour, in passionate, or professional, terms.
Just what a sexy Aries is waiting for.
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CANCER
June 22 to July 22
Your feelings grow even more intense as Pluto spins into reverse.
And you can sense you need to release the pressure at home or at work.
This time, set your pace, don’t let yourself be rushed.
Get the right people together and make the right plans.
As the moon and Mars team up, you make a fantastic mentor.
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LEO
July 23 to August 23
It’s been hard to stay patient with someone younger or less experienced.
But now you see a light at the end of this tunnel, and a fresher set of agreement terms can be the start.
If you’re in love, you may feel envious of a friend’s relationship, but remember you don’t know everything.
Single? Say yes to a travel question.
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VIRGO
August 24 to September 22
Your place in an exciting world – that you may have dreamed of joining – can come closer as the planet of upheaval reverses.
And your inner energy to push through changes can more than double.
You sense you have outgrown certain habits, or maybe people.
Now you can walk away. Luck circles “1982”.
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LIBRA
September 23 to October 23
However hard you try to act tough, you have a soft centre for one particular person that can’t be denied.
So try to work with this, rather than fight against it. Relax rules and reconnect on a different level.
If you start the day single, an “R” name on a name badge can be your first love clue. “5” birthdays can have a luck link.
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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
When your eyes are drawn towards a house on a hill, in person or as part of a picture, you can feel a sense of recognition.
And a certainty this could be your home, one day.
That day could be closer than you think.
Uranus introduces some outrageous elements to love, and a bank holiday date can be such a thrill.
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SAGITTARIUS
November 23 to December 21
Success levels spark up as the moon and Jupiter synchronise.
This is a day to tune into your instincts, and trust them – even if they appear to lead you in unexpected directions.
A three-day love-chat can be concluded today, with a big shared decision.
Single? Sign up for that free fitness trial.
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CAPRICORN
December 22 to January 20
As Mercury continues to stir up your imagination, Pluto adds a further element of the unexpected.
Thoughts that pass through your mind are unique, and ready to be revealed.
At home, you see smart solutions to a shared money question, but not everyone may like it, straight away.
Love reinforces what really matters.
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AQUARIUS
January 21 to February 18
Your personality zone has one promise today – expect the unexpected.
Instead of trying to predict how you will react to particular actions or words, just let things happen.
Maybe you feel, or talk, tougher, but ensure you guard that sensitive spot inside.
A makeover moon brings luck with silvery colours.
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PISCES
February 19 to March 20
Loyalties are changing in a family or among friends – but you can keep everyone close that you need, if you take two steps.
Try not to keep your intentions secret, and listen to everyone, equally. Including a long-time rival.
Mars fires up a passion chart that’s spontaneous, and it starts with a holiday-themed drink.
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