Horoscope today, January 17, 2025: Daily star sign guide from Mystic Meg

OUR much-loved astrologer Meg sadly died in March 2023 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

It may be harder to get your passion points across, as both Venus and Saturn set up obstacles – but this can prove they are worth pursuing.

So take strength from your chart’s challenges and bring your Aries A-game so you get heard.

The luck factor is strongest where strangers are allocated into teams.

♉ TAURUS

April 21 to May 21

Letting go of inhibitions and being your silly, try-anything self can unlock a creative career path you may never have considered.

When at least one person says you should try this, it could be time to listen.

A voice that stands out in a crowd can point to passion. Coupled-up? Be a great friend as well as a lover.

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♊ GEMINI

May 22 to June 21

Finding a home for your heart is more challenging but can also be extra rewarding as you quickly discount options everyone else seems to see as a dead cert.

This can leave you with a clear path to happiness in both love and where you choose to live.

Big local changes can include a key role for you.

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♋ CANCER

June 22 to July 22

The sun shines bright on original teamwork, while sensitive Neptune may encourage you to stick to what and who you know.

Finding a balance between fresh and familiar can be your star task – and it opens part of your heart you usually keep closed.

Eyes that brightly sparkle can be your new love clue.

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♌ LEO

July 23 to August 23

Knowing you care is not enough today – you need to show it too. At home, this can mean telling someone you rate them.

At work, you can stand up in support for someone having a tough time – this could be yourself.

Actions come naturally, so go with this. An “M” dream may be delayed, but it can still happen.

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♍ VIRGO

August 24 to September 22

You are a natural diplomat normally yet today tricky planet positions could make you impatient.

Being aware of this can help overcome it, as you need to keep everyone on board with a plan if you can.

In love? Simple promises could get complicated.

Single? One half of a music duo can play your tune

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♎ LIBRA

September 23 to October 23

The part of yourself you try to lock away, is ready to give up secrets – better to do this on your own terms, so get ready.

Choose what you reveal, in love and at work – but do reveal something.

Important people really deserve to know you better. Cash with a creative source can suddenly increase, thanks to “T”.

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♏ SCORPIO

October 24 to November 22

You’re such a great friend today, with loyalty to spare – but as Venus and Saturn get more stubborn, try not to dictate to others what you feel they should do.

Accepting they will always go their own way is not easy, but you can do it.

This can turn the spotlight back on your skills, and a catch-up or get-ahead course.

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♐ SAGITTARIUS

November 23 to December 21

Maybe you feel you no longer fit a role you’ve had for quite a while – but the answer is not to quit, at least not right away.

You might have come to see this situation as fixed, when in fact you have the tools to alter it.

Trust yourself to try something new today, but only risk what you are prepared to lose.

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♑ CAPRICORN

December 22 to January 20

A lot of talking about a special journey can flip almost overnight into a ticket-buying situation, so be sure this is really right for you.

If you have just been playing along so far, it might be time to take yourself out.

Neptune’s ability to forgive is strong, so take any request for a second chance at face value.

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♒ AQUARIUS

January 21 to February 18

Today you can be a zodiac chameleon, able to fit into any role required – at work, at home and in a love situation.

But be sure you don’t commit any more of your true self than you are prepared to give.

When you practise talking to camera you find a natural skill, then spot the perfect opportunity to take this further

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♓ PISCES

February 19 to March 20

A little selfishness in love terms is a positive Pisces move – especially if you feel weighed down by others’ emotions and needs.

This is a good day to step outside a relationship for a while, and focus on building your resilience back up.

At work, the more inadequate you may feel, the more you can shine.

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