Horoscope today, May 5, 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 zone of sharing things, from cash to honesty to intimacy, is moon-inspired today.
And a connection with your ruler Mars makes you more forward than ever.
If you know a deal is not working well – or maybe at all – be bold and offer a better solution. Passion is about talking, but it must be two-way.
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TAURUS
April 21 to May 21
Being a great friend and loyal family member is your moon-led role today.
But the mischief of Mercury’s reversing gives you a cheeky side, an impulsive tendency to say it as you see it.
Just beware – people may not be as thick-skinned as they seem. Your tender love-heart is ready for life-long loyalty.
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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 lunar eclipse highlights everything and everyone that makes you feel good – and how you can get more of this in your life.
The key is cutting back on activities, or relationships, that take more than they give – you know which ones.
In love, beware of the thrill of the chase meaning more than the end result.
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CANCER
June 22 to July 22
All the different creative parts of you, which may have seemed to be heading in different directions, can be brought together today – and shine.
So be open to every opportunity, especially any brought to you by former colleagues or bosses.
Deep passion secrets can be shared when you trust your own judgement.
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LEO
July 23 to August 23
Family time may not have been easy lately, but this can change when you harness the eclipse energy in your chart.
If apologies are in order, you can make them happen.
You are not prepared to let a negative situation continue and when others realise this, they start to change too. Luck wears emerald green.
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VIRGO
August 24 to September 22
You have so much to say, but at first the words may seem to be stuck – or simply slow.
Go with this, and take your time. The right people will be prepared to wait.
At work, instead of feeling pushed into a role that doesn’t feel right, you can reshape your day around a new set of offers. Love wants more for you, now.
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LIBRA
September 23 to October 23
The effects of the full moon eclipse can be felt mainly in your sector of cash, possessions and values.
This can be a great day to start a clearing out of some kind – after a time of hesitation you can see what you need to do.
Your heart, too, can feel so much lighter when out-of-date obligations are reviewed.
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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
You are super-enigmatic today, full of mystery and the kind of attraction that brings messages, looks and smiles wherever you go.
If you realise you only have eyes – and time – for one special person, you know what to do next.
A power-planet mix with Saturn stirs property news for an address with a link to the past.
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SAGITTARIUS
November 23 to December 21
It’s in your nature to join in, but today be cautious about going too far, too fast.
A Venus and Jupiter connection can knock you head over heels when you meet a new face in a familiar uniform.
But your heart can take its time. Already in love? Use this emotional power to reset some couple goals.
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CAPRICORN
December 22 to January 20
Your community chart is activated and if you have been thinking of getting involved in a local project, the perfect role can pop up.
This time, just say and do what you want, rather than consulting with everyone else first.
As the moon and Mercury face off, work words could run away with you, so take care.
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AQUARIUS
January 21 to February 18
Groups of ten, from music hits to work teams, are first in focus in your chart – with a special place for you included in this.
Recording your voice in a message of some kind can play a part.
If you are in a relationship, Venus and Jupiter mix love with luck so, a question can really land. Single? Look for a shy smile.
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PISCES
February 19 to March 20
A time of inner searching can end when you find a soulmate. You might not realise this has happened – yet.
So carefully keep all contact details that come your way today.
Saturn works with the full moon eclipse to help you aim for a new horizon. This can be where or how you live, or a thrilling new area of study.
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