Horoscope today, May 2, 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
The people you choose to have in your life is your star subject as Pluto pushes back for five months.
Maybe you know someone has overstayed their welcome, or needs more input to know how much they are loved.
Tackling this may not be easy but you are in the best star space to do it.
Luck listens to top online tips.
TAURUS
April 21 to May 21
All those ambitions buried deep in your heart are coming to the surface, whether you like it or not.
Embrace challenges, and make them work well for you.
It starts with a new, unshakeable sense of self and the knowledge you are in charge of your destiny.
Love is all around but especially in green spaces.
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GEMINI
May 22 to June 21
Wanderlust and a deep sense of get up and go are the gifts from Pluto, as the disrupter planet pushes into retrograde from now until October.
If you have been delaying any travel or learning hopes because of outside expectations, you can find a balance now, and build on this.
The luck factor selects “9”.
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CANCER
June 22 to July 22
Friends don’t always have to agree – remember this when you are asked for your honest opinion.
Softening tough facts is the moon’s first instinct, but it’s better to act with integrity.
If you are in love, Venus creates a warm, fuzzy chart – enjoy it!
If you start the day single, you can end it with a hot Scorpio.
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LEO
July 23 to August 23
The moon favours compromise while Pluto pushes for getting your own way – how will you resolve this?
You have all the planet strength you need to get through any challenge – but accept that changing yourself can be a positive thing, with powerful future potential.
Lovers want more, and this is exciting.
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VIRGO
August 24 to September 22
Your health, wellbeing and personal progress are all up for review as Pluto pushes back.
There might be some difficult facts to face, and choices to make, but this is your moment to value who you are.
Emotional work in love terms early in the day can pay off as the moon creates a unique romantic atmosphere.
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LIBRA
September 23 to October 23
Surprises and prizes crowd your chart and your task is to make the right choices.
The new direction of Pluto can push you towards unlikely love or career changes.
But for the next few months, anything can happen – as long as you stay open and curious.
Cash and love work best when you keep them apart.
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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 felt your position in a family slipping away from where you’d like it to be, you can adjust this process.
But take all opinions on board – you may be missing one part of the puzzle.
Passion is made for forever, as Venus helps partners see positives first, and forget negatives.
Single? A tender Taurus can be a love find.
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SAGITTARIUS
November 23 to December 21
Maybe you avoid deep conversations but now you run towards them.
You have the courage of your convictions, but also the ability to see all sides of an argument.
This can take you to a presenting role that ticks so many happiness boxes.
Love has a feelgood centre that wipes away regrets.
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CAPRICORN
December 22 to January 20
Slow and steady might be your usual cash strategy, but as Pluto powers back in your chart, you could feel more reckless ideas taking shape.
You have several months of this to come, so take your time – but think bigger, bolder and more out of the box in terms of money.
Love-wise, loyalty really matters to you.
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AQUARIUS
January 21 to February 18
Now you feel the full force of Pluto’s reversal, you can start to shape a surprise future for yourself.
This can include a career direction you secretly admire or a new pattern for passion that makes more space for your dreams.
Self-imposed limits or deadlines can go, replaced by an open, accepting mind.
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PISCES
February 19 to March 20
Moon mystique is part of your passion profile but ask yourself if your signals may be too subtle for someone special to pick up.
A few tiny tweaks can get your message across loud and clear, and prompt an instant response.
With Mars in your money chart, decisions can be made faster, as you find a fresh cash formula.
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