Horoscope today, May 17, 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
Move away from products and possessions because it’s the people and connections in your life that carry highest value.
When you see this, start to show it, and trust your own feelings.
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Any secret doubts can disappear.
You’re so in charge of your love life and can afford to be confident, whoever you approach.
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♉ TAURUS
April 21 to May 21
As the moon and Jupiter bond, smart logic speeds up your sign and offers solutions to even long-lasting questions.
Good chart energy helps you fix a future location for work, love or home, and plan towards it.
Mercury’s support is firm but fair.
Your heart wakes up to dream love.
Memorise a face from your sleep.
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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?
- 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
Instead of feeling ruled by your deepest emotions, you take control today.
You’re able to start a diet-based switch smoothly and pace yourself better on every level.
In love, when a couple put fun first for a change, they can share in serious success.
Single? Your dream date carries plants or flowers when you first meet.
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♋ CANCER
June 22 to July 22
If friendships feel more distant or controlling, you can deal with it using words that are kind but clear.
The moon brings impulsive actions to your community chart while Mars’ fire adds extra determination.
A tiny local idea can grow so fast towards success.
Your personal magnetism draws passion prospects closer
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♌ LEO
July 23 to August 23
What achievement really means to you is under chart consideration, as multiple planets gather in your success zone.
After a long time sitting on the fence you can make calm, strong decisions.
But stick to planning your own future, leave others to do the same.
Passion draws a line of respect you shouldn’t cross
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♍ VIRGO
August 24 to September 22
If you find yourself facing a crossroads, take the next few days to investigate future prospects.
Mercury boosts natural ability to analyse and understand facts and figures. In love terms, too, you can put mistakes behind you.
A strong moon and Jupiter team gives work words, maybe at an interview, extra pizzazz.
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♎ LIBRA
September 23 to October 23
Your shrewd reasoning power today can persuade people to listen to you, learn from you and love you.
Try to resist any impulse to scrap a passion or personal plan and start over.
A Neptune chart mix enhances your senses to turn romances into blissful experiences.
Switch off your mind, let your body sing.
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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’ve delayed a contract or deal for the best of reasons, you know deep down it’s time to commit.
Sweep other people’s opinions out of your mind just for today and the perfect solution will appear.
In love, partners can both reboot, together rather than apart.
Single? A smart technology fan can be The One.
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♐ SAGITTARIUS
November 23 to December 21
A health-conscious chart moves fitness plans along, and your role is not to rule anything out.
You’re entering a phase where you can sample all kinds of unusual activities.
Food-linked flair, perhaps with a family flavour, connects you to a famous name.
A pal’s new active holiday plans can be your hotline to love.
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♑ CAPRICORN
December 22 to January 20
Mercury, Uranus and Jupiter, plus the moon, enhance your ability to take pleasure or entertainment and turn it into cash.
So if you’re considering any kind of contest entry, push on.
Make time for tiny gestures of love or interest that make people feel valued.
Later in the day, you can redirect old skills to help others.
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♒ AQUARIUS
January 21 to February 18
Certain people with certain power may try to make you feel small, but Jupiter boosts your personal confidence and Mercury helps you talk or negotiate straight to the point and stay there.
You’re the bigger person. In love, instead of waiting for approval, you dive in! Venus’ luck inspires you to revisit a bond cut short.
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♓ PISCES
February 19 to March 20
When you talk today, others will listen, however many times they may have drowned you out before.
Prepare properly and practice the right words in the right order.
If it’s a love message you want to share, Venus’ romance is in your chart with a glow of potential.
Make the most of it.
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Luck calls around 5pm.
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