Horoscope today, August 9, 2023: Daily star sign guide from Mystic Meg
OUR much-loved astrologer Meg sadly died earlier this 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
You suss out smart answers instead of sidestepping cash questions – and today, get them into play.
Unconventional ideas radiate out from your money zone and if you’ve hesitated to ask for help, now it feels simpler, and stronger, to do so.
Travelling or learning in a group is a surprise hit, with earning potential.
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TAURUS
April 21 to May 21
All day, the foundations of your chart are on call to support your choices and changes – and in so many situations you’re ready to make a stand.
By tonight, you can have a clearer view of where a cash plan is headed and how long it will take.
Relatives who share your birthday month are prize finders.
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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 have a deep zodiac well of emotions, but with a bright beam of personal energy that makes you stand out.
So all day, love offers can emerge in unusual places, from unexpected people.
No need to rush to respond, just enjoy the process.
Your sheer joyful self is ready to shine, so stop playing it cool.
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CANCER
June 22 to July 22
With Venus in reverse, there are no set romance rules – today, make your own.
Decide what YOU want, instead of trying to please others.
Plus make sure you experience every part of passion, not just the easy bits.
Your adventure chart warms up with Neptune dreams and builds to a surprise Saturn U-turn.
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LEO
July 23 to August 23
A social media breakthrough can happen by tonight – as the moon builds intensity in your already glowing connections chart.
Sharing and caring has never been simpler.
As for love, when you go looking for make-up (or maybe break-up) words, they will be right there for you.
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VIRGO
August 24 to September 22
You are the perfect partner for high-achieving planets to team up with – instead of making do, you can start making waves.
In love? Warm actions work better than cool words.
Single? A name linked to Christmas can be a prize passion find.
The moon puts a “C” emotional hope firmly back on the reality pathway.
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LIBRA
September 23 to October 23
Your chart lights up usually shadowy aspects of yourself – and you feel happy to share secrets and dreams linked to finding love.
A role that includes securing signatures can be a key ID clue.
If you’re in love, spending a short time apart can seal a shared future, for ever.
Later, a wanderlust moon restarts travel talks.
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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
If you’re single, a recent “W” teammate can be your perfect passion player.
If you are in love, you have more partner-patience than you think, and today you can look beyond minor obstacles.
This helps build a bond back, better.
Your deals chart has a maverick element as Uranus explores one-off ideas.
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SAGITTARIUS
November 23 to December 21
The independence planet pushes big career choices forward – now you feel so sure in your head, and your heart.
But you may need to leave doubters in the dust, if they are dragging you down.
If you want to persuade people you love to let you go a little more, the moon can help tonight.
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CAPRICORN
December 22 to January 20
Your work and wellbeing zone extends a revision timescale – giving you more room to plan big changes.
If a career move is on hold, get it going again, and firm up plans for a health overhaul.
Always use your strong success drive.
A moon/Venus square-up could make love and loyalty harder to balance today.
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AQUARIUS
January 21 to February 18
Setting a long-term home goal is now so much closer.
If you can put perfection on ice and pursue a less all-or-nothing outcome, luck can be on the way back, linked to a “D” address.
Single? Reversing a daily routine introduces a special someone.
A flirty moon finds hot tricks to thaw cool hearts and minds.
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PISCES
February 19 to March 20
Knowledge is power today and you know so much more than you think you do.
A new work set-up or personal project can prove this.
In passion, you’re primed for adventure, and this time a partner will not just follow, but fire up extra levels of love.
If you’re single, you can first spot The One reading a manual
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