Horoscope today, August 12 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 protégée Maggie Innes.
Read on to see what’s written in the stars for you today.
♈ ARIES
March 21 to April 20
Home and family are your Saturday focus, even if you take a while to realise this.
Really talking together, instead of just going through the motions, makes sure any plans are truly mutual.
Meanwhile, your chart’s Mercury logic helps you walk away from deals or discussions if emotions start to take over.
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♉ TAURUS
April 21 to May 21
With a communication-rich chart, your organisation of thoughts and feelings can unlock many doors.
But please don’t hold back on honesty.
You are emotionally braver thanks to the moon, but Saturn adds common sense, and lasting loyalty.
Three simple moves can triple cash in your life.
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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
A day of self-knowledge, as you get to grips with who you really are, what you really believe – and start to remodel the future into a better fit.
If you’re in love, this can mean asking for a schedule change, and sticking to it.
Single? Passion is in the air where voices are singing or speaking as one.
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♋ CANCER
June 22 to July 22
Devoting extra hours to finishing long-time tasks, and building knowledge, makes time fly by – you can soon be ready to launch into a very competitive market, in terms of working or living.
Mercury’s influence helps you use your words to improve other people’s outlook.
Saturn restarts a travel route, with lucky results.
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♌ LEO
July 23 to August 23
Your chart makes you lean towards working with others, but if co-operation doesn’t come, do fix a deadline on a “yes”.
The sun shows you can succeed solo, but you do need to know.
Writing a couple’s plans down, separately and together, makes sure everyone is on the same page.
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Most read in The Sun
♍ VIRGO
August 24 to September 22
The sun and Jupiter encourage your deepest, most vulnerable self to show through in unique ways that really touch the right people.
This means love can grow stronger, and also be more sustainable.
A queue may be long, but the wait feels short when you chat about a creative plan.
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♎ LIBRA
September 23 to October 23
Success sizzles in your chart, thanks to the moon and Saturn – in ways that challenge you, but reward you.
So today, be ready for anything, and say no to nothing.
A colleague from an “8” year comes back with a question, and the answer is so easy.
Make sure everyone who matters feels involved.
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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 have the planet insight to see through surface drama and recognise what’s underneath – this takes you towards several genuine new connections.
Plus you can provide a team with one more chance.
Rules can work well in romance, as long as everyone plays by the same ones.
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♐ SAGITTARIUS
November 23 to December 21
Talking or writing about fashion and style, perhaps with one other person, can cue a career change.
Although this may not be the right moment to make it, you now have something to work towards.
A local group linked to buying and selling can spark a time of extra income.
Love starts as a meeting of minds . . .
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♑ CAPRICORN
December 22 to January 20
You have such a persuasive co-operation moon, plus the personal solution-seeking input of Saturn.
So, once you set your mind on something, you’ll be hard to stop.
Lasting love is about building slowly, so try not to rush it.
Take time to learn about what makes a special person tick – including yourself.
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♒ AQUARIUS
January 21 to February 18
If you’ve been thinking about a fitness update for some time, now you can make a move.
You should take action solo, if you have to, as other people will follow your lead.
Meanwhile, your passion profile is linked to total togetherness and love can get a new start when you set aside some me-first plans.
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♓ PISCES
February 19 to March 20
Passion, for Pisces, is something of great value. A shopping trip can bag two keen hearts for the price of one.
While if you’re loved-up already, mutual romance resources can run far deeper than you think.
Taking five minutes alone to try out a new creative skill can start a big business boost.
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