Horoscope today, August 26 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
Instead of sticking with a health path that’s become too complicated, the Mars element in your chart challenges you to work out a new way forward.
By tonight, you can be fixed on a goal that feels a much better fit.
Sunshine colours, sunflower patterns and eyes that light up to see you, can all be key love factors.
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♉ TAURUS
April 21 to May 21
If you wake up with a desire for change, this is the transformation moon’s effect – and it will wear off over the day, so use it or lose it.
Try bolder colours of clothes, go out when you’d usually stay in – even small changes can have big effects.
A love lesson hasn’t been easy, but it’s time to reap the rewards.
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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 team gives you a choice – leave it as it is, or try something new. You do know your answer.
The rest of the day can be dedicated to playing this out.
Later, as the sun and Saturn both stabilise your chart, family talks can take a surprise direction.
A love or life goal can return, this time with an unlikely ally.
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♋ CANCER
June 22 to July 22
Building a business may feel far from your comfort zone – but you have an idea you can’t seem to shake from your mind or memory.
The next steps can happen so naturally and quickly once you know where you want – and need – to go.
As for love, fiery Mars may expose deep secret lust, with red-hot results.
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♌ LEO
July 23 to August 23
Maybe cash-saving ideas are unusual – but you have the kind of planet mind power that can make them work.
So don’t write anything off until you’ve really thought it through, free from less open-minded views.
Romantically, this is a day to turn deep Leo wishes into words, and ideas into actions.
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♍ VIRGO
August 24 to September 22
Stay patient with a family a little longer and by tonight you can all be trying a new forward track together.
The sun brings back energy to a personal plan you’ve allowed to fade lately – and this can be your day to do extra research, or gather opinions.
You have a knack for seeing what matters, helping love grow so strongly.
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♎ LIBRA
September 23 to October 23
There are parts of yourself you’ve kept hidden away that can now return to the light.
In love, this can link to not saying or doing what you really want to, because you’re not sure how a partner would react.
But true passion can’t be built on a fake foundation.
Single? A film set or photo shoot can be your love 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
This is a day to settle debts – in cash terms, maybe by talking about money more openly.
But also emotionally – if you feel too much love-work has fallen to you, you can say so, and set up a fairer system.
If you start the day single, joining an activity-based event at the last minute can be ready, set, love.
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♐ SAGITTARIUS
November 23 to December 21
Pluto’s disruption unsettles your money sector – just what you need.
A routine can become a rut unless you keep things fresh, and wild ideas can turn wonderful by tonight.
A journey that’s been planned at least three times can happen, maybe in reverse.
Love is first to respond to a group message.
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♑ CAPRICORN
December 22 to January 20
The Jupiter factor in your risk zone can lead towards a contest that may continue for some time.
With every step you could grow richer.
If passion is a priority, an old neighbour, back in contact with an exciting new look or outlook, can be a great match.
Couples can try new roles in secret.
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♒ AQUARIUS
January 21 to February 18
Writing words or music linked to couples – perhaps celebrities – can be a new creative direction.
So if you feel ideas growing, make space to set them free.
The sun shines on new looks of all kinds, and for you this can include a love personality that’s tough on the surface but more vulnerable inside.
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♓ PISCES
February 19 to March 20
Saturn’s influence on your sign can spark an emotional shift – so stop trying to be perfect and settle for being yourself.
People around you can sense this, and step back, leaving you to create and enjoy your own freedom.
A former friend would love to hear from you – even just to say a proper goodbye.
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