Horoscope today, May 8, 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
Although you might rather ignore cash questions, you have a strong financial power in terms of fresh starts and new avenues.
Explore this – and believe in your ability to take control of your cash.
As for love, the value of what you share should matter more than the temptation of what you don’t.
TAURUS
April 21 to May 21
Your sign hosts the new moon, and all the personal potential this brings.
By midday you start to see how you could repurpose or redirect your skills.
Something can switch deep inside and confidence is back, better than ever.
Jupiter’s luck streak selects letters from your name and finds a way to set them to “win”.
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GEMINI
May 22 to June 21
The moon and sun make a partnership that’s not easy to manage, but brilliantly productive if you can.
So take all the parts of you that may not feel a perfect fit, and get them working well together.
This can also be a day of unexpected romantic rushes – between rivals, exes or even long time enemies.
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CANCER
June 22 to July 22
The world is hungry for your Neptune side – that special blend of understanding and sympathy.
But it’s important to know how far you are prepared to go to help others, and stick to your limits.
In love? Remember you are friends as well as partners.
Single? A local face on national news is your clue.
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LEO
July 23 to August 23
The new moon’s can-do energy is bolstered by Saturn’s steady hand so this is a day to keep trying – even if your first efforts fail.
The end result will be well worth any wait.
This applies in your love life, too, as Venus sets the passion bar high, and your heart relishes the challenge.
Luck pushes one button three times.
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VIRGO
August 24 to September 22
This is a day for journeys, public and private.
A trip that starts as routine, can take you to an exciting, revealing new destination, with a strong career component.
So be ready to absorb information, and to act fast.
You are moving away from tolerating others, towards asking for what you need.
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LIBRA
September 23 to October 23
Your transformation zone is ready – and when you have an idea for a new look, or title, practical steps can be in place.
This time, you can start without knowing exactly how things will end, because the optimism of the new moon is on your side.
Independence planet Uranus ups your confidence in unusual plans.
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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
When forming a team, it’s natural to reach out to people like you – but your chart suggests enlisting those who are your opposite instead.
You don’t need to agree on everything to make exciting progress.
And there’s so much to learn from each other. Love grows stronger with every step towards a compromise.
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SAGITTARIUS
November 23 to December 21
Tasks linked to your home have been on stand-by, but now you can get moving on these.
Instead of waiting for someone older, or slower, to say yes, you can make your moves in your own way.
Just be sure to share what you need, and why.
In love? A health chat hides a future doubt. Single? The One has a job you envy.
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CAPRICORN
December 22 to January 20
The new moon and Jupiter make a forward-facing team – and their presence in your prize zone is a plus.
You can enter a contest again, with a new set of numbers or names – or simply renew your self-belief and impress others.
Saturn’s strength lies in silence, so don’t let pressure make you speak before you are ready.
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AQUARIUS
January 21 to February 18
Your place in a family or other long-time group, may be changing – but viewing this as a good thing is your secret star success factor.
Others will take their lead from you, and together you can get through any challenge.
Passion-wise, Mars is sending messages straight from your eyes to those of a sensual Leo.
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PISCES
February 19 to March 20
Sticking to the same old arguments brings the same lack of decisions – so try a new approach with friends, partners, families, even bosses.
You can break a deadlock and map out a future route that has something for everyone.
You are stronger than you think health-wise – but this is not being stubborn.
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