Horoscope today, August 20 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
In the run-up to a special weekend, you welcome the sun in your wellbeing sector, so you can look again at health switches or glitches that knocked you off course.
At work you are your own boss.
But love-wise, Venus encourages last-minute role reversals, especially with a sexy Scorpio.
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TAURUS
April 21 to May 21
hose creative ways show you care but also move love and life bonds to the next level.
If you’ve been left on hold for a “yes” or “maybe”, you can set a time limit now, and boost it with pride, not passion- power games.
Avoid too-rigid views on kids or a career linked to them, as meeting “G” may change your mind.
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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
The sun lights the deepest foundations of your chart and shows you which promises you need to stick to and reject.
Loyalty must be two-way to work.
There’s temptation this week but your inner strength grows even more rock-solid when tested. New love is revealed as a video is rewinding.
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CANCER
June 22 to July 22
With Mercury retrograde, you may be less discreet than usual.
But revealing feelings you usually hide can be a positive move, and you know an honesty session is overdue.
As for love, trust your own opinion of a new face, as they may have a hidden agenda. Coupled-up Cancer is ready to commit 100 per cent.
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LEO
July 23 to August 23
There IS new energy and luck in your cash chart as the sun moves in.
But cautionary Mercury is moving back this is week for bold buying and selling choices – but only once you’ve ticked the research boxes.
Passion is waiting where you hear your name read from a list. Luck opens a red door.
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VIRGO
August 24 to September 22
Your time in the sun this week begins with a bang and gets better. At work, however you try to wriggle out of it, a big new role is a perfect fit.
At home, it feels daunting to take step one, but your vision for a family can be sensational once you do. Love is meaningful – quiet times together prove it.
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LIBRA
September 23 to October 23
Those vulnerable parts of yourself you keep hidden are your secret strength this week.
You have the pure insight of the moon to unlock other people’s feelings, and you really understand yourself and can make a crucial inner change.
A dream of a sunshine location can be reflected in a conversation. Luck counts in fours
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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
With the sun in your sociability zone, you wow people this week – and a role bridging political or personal gaps gets closer.
Single? You meet The One where signatures gather.
A love dream you’ve not shared can surprise you by emerging from a partner’s lips. Lucky numbers link to a childhood rhyme.
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SAGITTARIUS
November 23 to December 21
The top of your chart is hot and happening, so instead of keeping goals casual, zoom right in on them for results.
In a fitness race you have all the focus you need – but only you can use it.
With family, there’s no need to pretend satisfaction if you need more. A truth-telling moon helps you judge if friends are genuine.
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CAPRICORN
December 22 to January 20
dventure and experience top your agenda, helping you grow, so ditch any ideas that you can only succeed as you are.
The “new you” can be a revelation. Single? Venus brings back an ex you may not recognise until your heart is re-hooked.
In love? A heartfelt gesture can be worth a thousand words.
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AQUARIUS
January 21 to February 18
Maybe you’ve talked about something or someone for a while, but this week your words are heard.
Things can move fast now, so be ready. Your soppy side is near the surface, and music or images can bring it out.
Tap into the inspiration this brings you to create beautiful things. Luck circles an item found in the street
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PISCES
February 19 to March 20
Deals of all kinds are in your planet spotlight – and a long negotiation can conclude this week.
When you know what is fairest rather than easiest, agreement is simpler.
Jupiter’s golden luck surrounds March birthdays and celebrations planned for “3” dates. Take love seriously – even if this feels like a big move.
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