Horoscope today, April 16, 2025: Daily star sign guide from Mystic Meg

OUR much-loved astrologer Meg sadly died in 2023 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

Smooth talking Mercury is your latest planet guest, and this brings you words you have been waiting for.

You start to unpick a set of communication problems that have lasted longer than expected.

At work, your ability to connect small ideas into one Big Plan is a gift.

Love needs patience, plus passion.

 TAURUS

April 21 to May 21

Looking closer at a set of dreams you’ve kept on the sidelines may feel a risky move but when you pace yourself, you can make progress.

Consider each prospect on its own merits.

If you’re in love, give your flirty side free rein.

If you start the day single, the third phone call can contain a destiny name.

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GEMINI

May 22 to June 21

You have a knack for turning feelings into words that hit home, but remember this can work two ways – to make people happy or to hurt them.

You know which one is closest to your generous self.

A work team can get a new lease of life when two members swap roles.

Listen carefully to a “P” celebrity.

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CANCER

June 22 to July 22

The moment you admit to yourself you want more, in luck or love, you can unlock a special part of your confidence that’s been waiting for a chance.

A time of ticking over can end as you plan steps to change.

In love? Two very different paths can be back in tune.

Single? The One is wearing outdoor gear indoors.

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LEO

July 23 to August 23

Understanding what you don’t know is your key step to filling in learning gaps.

So take time to think through where your knowledge is, and where you’d like it to be.

This can include love, as Venus is perfectly placed to take you deeper.

If you’re single, your soulmate sits in the middle chair of five.

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VIRGO

August 24 to September 22

A few weeks of pretending can end as Mercury moves on.

Now you can come clean about your thoughts and feelings, and take action to share them.

At work, this ends a time of letting someone less talented take all the glory.

At home, when everyone knows exactly where they stand, the true future can appear.

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LIBRA

September 23 to October 23

With a moon of communication and Mercury in your negotiation zone, this can be a day of sealing great deals.

You see the weak spots in a current cash agreement and how to fix them.

Plus you can quickly suss out where a friendship, or work bond, would benefit from more time and attention.

Luck circles “K”.

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SCORPIO

October 24 to November 22

The perfect way to put the work changes you long for into action can appear to you overnight, so do listen carefully.

It may mean cutting certain contacts or habits out of your future, but you can see why this is needed.

As for love, time alone together counts double today, so do make sure to seek some.

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SAGITTARIUS

November 23 to December 21

Your chart mix of moon personal insight, Mercury creative power and Neptune sensitivity is a one-off winner in terms of finding the one big idea that’s deep inside.

When you think of the future you want, the image that appears is a surprise but today can be your first day of working towards it.

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CAPRICORN

December 22 to January 20

Family addresses, from the present and the past, can combine in lucky ways – even just mixing two very different home styles can spark success.

You have a sixth sense for difficult feelings – but use this carefully around a workmate who is proud.

Don’t rush a conversation.

Passion buys three items.

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AQUARIUS

January 21 to February 18

You have one of the most sociable charts and when you make the first move to start or finish a special conversation, you can trust yourself to do the right thing.

But you could break the rules a little, perhaps at work, as Mars challenges beliefs that are out of date.

The luck factor spins a circle of golden shapes.

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PISCES

February 19 to March 20

Not talking about money, has become a habit but it is one you can break.

When you decide to face facts and figures, you start to see how simple a fix could be.

Mercury steps up to help you speak up, then cash can start to add up.

As for love, a fascinating Libra longs for you to show your true self.

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