Horoscope today, May 5, 2024: Daily star sign guide from Mystic Meg
ARIES
March 21 to April 20
AS action centres on your sign, exciting options come thick and fast – but take time to reconsider a friend’s proposal that seems wildly ambitious at first.
Understanding which path passion has taken can help you grow, although this must be your choice.
Single? The One speaks several languages.
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TAURUS
April 21 to May 21
Rebirth planet Pluto may push you to revise deadlines or strategies.
If you sense something changing deep inside, it could also be Pluto’s slow-grow effect.
Fight for what you want and recognise what you need – even if it seems unlikely to others.
Luck links to a “J” event. Love is all yours, on every luscious level.
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GEMINI
May 22 to June 21
Mars gives you the courage to stand out – and you can say what you have been thinking for so long.
With Venus powering your deepest dreams, secret feelings surface and you realise how much they are returned.
A new moon opens hearts, and a journey planned for one can become a honeymoon for two.
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CANCER
June 22 to July 22
The fire of Mars and fast thinking of Mercury make an unbeatable team, so set up those meetings and chats.
You can surprise on all levels this week – and a new moon also invigorates social bonds.
Love is strongest when it’s shared, so resist the impulse to hide feelings.
Single? An “F” name makes you laugh instantly.
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LEO
July 23 to August 23
If a situation is stuck, this is your week to start over.
The new moon encourages fresh beginnings, but you also have a Mars-led adventure zone, so you can try, try, try again and enjoy the process.
If family lean on you for support, you are right to set personal limits. Venus sparks spectacular passion via a grand gesture.
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VIRGO
August 24 to September 22
So many aspects of yourself that you’ve kept under wraps are ready to shine through this week.
Mars leads on glam makeovers, so share fashion, health or beauty insights with an audience.
The moon reminds you that how you make a journey – and who with – matters more than the destination.
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LIBRA
September 23 to October 23
As Venus settles in your heart zone, love can be sensed rather than seen.
Be alert to unexpected feelings, even around someone you’ve known for a while.
Clear away anything or anyone you no longer need – it will leave a few special connections stronger than before.
Mars enables you to lead a project.
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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
Shake-ups in teams and couples can be part of the new moon vibe – don’t resist this, as it can work in your favour if handled well.
If you know you’ve just been tolerating a situation, you can turn it back into something so special.
You are tougher, smarter, faster – and ready to wow any audience or panel.
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SAGITTARIUS
November 23 to December 21
One of your star roles is as a universal friend – but being particular about who you allow to take up your time creates space for personal projects.
You have endless ideas, but make your own comfort and wellbeing top priority.
However many false starts you’ve had, this is the week you can finally see plans through.
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CAPRICORN
December 22 to January 20
Venus’s loving touch plus the passion of the new moon mean this is the week to let inhibitions go and love in a new way.
Attached? Surprise your partner with some sexy suggestions.
Single? Turn towards temptation and feel your heart strengthen.
Mars pinpoints the perfect property midweek.
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AQUARIUS
January 21 to February 18
As ideas and images come to you, try not to overthink, but do harness the expressive energy of Mars to make them real.
You can get a business plan up and running by the end of the week.
Love-wise, a period of second-guessing can come to an end. A family moon encourages emotional re-runs.
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PISCES
February 19 to March 20
Talking out loud, even to yourself, can reduce doubts about a big decision.
Mars reminds you loyalty matters – if you have compromised in this area, you can now set it right.
There is a risk of high spending – financial or emotional – but Mercury can monitor this for you.
Love can leap three steps in one.
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