Horoscope today, August 5, 2024: Daily star sign guide from Mystic Meg

OUR much-loved astrologer Meg sadly died last year 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

Your wellbeing chart takes two different directions and this can make you stronger.

As Venus moves in, you see where aspects may have been affecting your health and how to combat this in ways that benefit everyone.

Mercury flips into reverse, and although a fitness plan may falter, you can get it going again.

♉ TAURUS

April 21 to May 21

Having a set of rules for a creative project may seem far away as the mind planet moves into retrograde – but upheaval can be positive.

You see where you have compromised, perhaps to suit others, and a solution is close.

Passion is pure romance, and even when partners say nothing, they express their devotion.

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♊ GEMINI

May 22 to June 21

A day of unexpected love twists leads to an enchanted evening as Venus and the moon double your ability to cherish.

The key is acting now, not waiting for a perfect moment.

Finding a home you adore comes closer when you widen your criteria, and maybe look again at an address you’ve ignored.

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♋ CANCER

June 22 to July 22

Conversations can take a direction you don’t expect, as the planet of clarity and logic is on a backward track.

Enjoy the experience, as you learn so much about others and about yourself.

If you’ve started a love message many times, you can finish it – but only press send when you are 100 per cent sure.

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♌ LEO

July 23 to August 23

Venus rules finances as well as feelings, and as this planet arrives in your money zone, you are the top cash creator in the zodiac.

Looking at skills or objects you take for granted can open a pathway.

Keeping work-related cash questions civil may not be easy, but it’s worthwhile.

Luck ticks three “A” answers.

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♍ VIRGO

August 24 to September 22

Your sign is the place to be, as the planet action is intense.

Strong feelings surface when you are around someone you may not see as a passion prospect, so look again.

If you’re settled, instead of trying to change a partner, change one thing about yourself.

This can sow the seeds of something so special.

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♎ LIBRA

September 23 to October 23

Between the moon and maverick planet Uranus, you may feel overwhelmed by big feelings, but this is a sign you are growing into someone who deals easily with stress and challenges.

When you relax, you can feel your own strength.

Love stirs secrets, and when a workmate confides in you, two hearts melt.

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♏ SCORPIO

October 24 to November 22

The after-effects of the new moon spread through your success sector, and you can feel this as a sense of purpose.

Once you make a plan, no one can stop you moving forward – so make a pledge not to stop.

Passion partners bond over a fun activity – if you’re single, sharing a table can spark attraction action.

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♐ SAGITTARIUS

November 23 to December 21

Your new love self is more attentive and attractive – you are making an effort to understand people closest to you, and they appreciate this.

If you’re single, instead of writing dates off, give everyone a second chance.

Goals that are simple don’t excite you, but beware of a Mercury-led impulse to complicate things.

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♑ CAPRICORN

December 22 to January 20

A day of deep inner reflections can lead to a breakthrough by tonight, as the moon and Venus make a brilliant bond.

So you can leave any love doubts behind, and make the decision you know is right.

You may be a slow mover at work, but if this is your pace, protect it – don’t let impatient people push you.

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♒ AQUARIUS

January 21 to February 18

Your usual airy detachment can turn to warm devotion as Venus moves signs – bringing emotions that need handling.

Opening yourself up to love means accepting you could be hurt – but the potential gains are so special.

One set of cash figures could work out better if you divide it into two.

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♓ PISCES

February 19 to March 20

Maybe you resist a new face at work because you sense this person could make demands, but there can be such a strong bond that benefits you both.

By tonight you can see a way forward.

Even love that is growing strongly needs daily attention – make time for this.

Single? A happy-go-lucky Virgo can change that.

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