Horoscope today, May 9, 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
Maybe you are feeling swamped by other people’s wishes or needs. Mercury can step in to help you say no or to sort demands into more manageable time slots.
This applies at work and at home, so there can be such a bright future ahead.
Love also needs time, so try not to rush it – sit back and savour.
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TAURUS
April 21 to May 21
Today the quick-thinking planet adds extra personal energy to your projects, giving them the final push towards success.
You have a gift for turning thoughts into actions in emotional terms too, and this seals a love deal.
Single? Someone you’ve seen twice before is keen to make it third time lucky.
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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
What success means to you is refocused by Saturn and softened by the moon, and goals that have felt impossible can start to seem so real.
Your success secret is flexiblity and listening well to ideas. Especially if they include an element of performance.
A silly selfie says some-thing special – just for you.
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CANCER
June 22 to July 22
It’s you, only better, in every aspect of your chart as you sparkle in front of any audience.
This can restart connections paused across oceans, or broken by lack of time.
New challenges can be on the cards at work – tell yourself you can do it, and you can.
Passion resists pressure to be its genuine self.
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LEO
July 23 to August 23
Instead of blaming others, you can start by refreshing your own role in a work, family or love relationship.
And this can include setting out some new personal rules, guided by the sun and Uranus.
Mercury highlights success for a study or work team of two, and the moon adds love intrigue via mystery texts.
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VIRGO
August 24 to September 22
You have style, charisma and an ability to pick up information super-fast.
So a new role in an ideas group can be yours. Speak up from the very beginning, don’t let yourself be silenced.
If you’re in love, partners are ready to be bolder, so do talk about this together.
Single? Passion carries a designer bag.
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LIBRA
September 23 to October 23
It’s crunch time for your sign, as home decisions demand your time and attention.
And this time round, you can get others to see your point of view. Love-wise, you are the one to watch.
A layer of trust that you radiate brings out the best in everyone. Luck takes you toward a surprising “P” location.
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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
Organisation is your star-based skill today as Saturn and the moon make a subtle but strong team.
From cash, to kids and commitment, you can untie any knots and set up smooth new systems.
Emotionally, planets add an unseen self-respect that you sense is all around. When you need it, it will be there.
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SAGITTARIUS
November 23 to December 21
Your unique blend of clear thinking and practical planning pushes dreams of a new life forward.
You find a brilliant balance between caution and courage, showing off your potential.
Passion has a challenging but irresistible commitment twist as the moon and Venus take up opposing positions.
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CAPRICORN
December 22 to January 20
So much in your chart turns towards personal happiness – and the way to make this happen.
Your role in a creative team may feel limited, but Mercury finds new fulfilment if you look closer.
In your love life, the moon and Venus mix determination with emotion to forge more realistic, lasting bonds.
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AQUARIUS
January 21 to February 18
Today you are ready to tie up loose ends, and step away from those contacts that take so much and give so little.
By tonight, your future can look so different, even if only in your own mind.
Saturn builds common sense into a cash dream, helping those sums add up.
Passion waits in a healthy food location.
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PISCES
February 19 to March 20
Words are at the heart of your chart – thanks to Mercury – and talks you have delayed (or avoided) can happen faster and easier than expected.
So do set a family record straight, and stick to total truth with a long-time partner.
If you’re single, new love strikes when someone spells out a word or name for you.
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