Horoscope today, April 18, 2025: Daily star sign guide from Mystic Meg
OUR much-loved astrologer Meg sadly died in March 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
As mighty Mars moves to your zone of creative enterprise, you can find big ideas firing off in every direction – but the one to watch is the one that makes you smile.
Try to see how you could get people who matter to you involved, also.
Passion runs hot and the weekend starts early when you get a mystery message . .
TAURUS
April 21 to May 21
The sun’s light in your secrets sector can combat the tendency of the moon to keep things hidden – but when you seek a balance, you find it.
Reveal exactly the right amount of facts and feelings to keep a change moving along.
Memories are in full focus, if it’s important to you to check a past date, do it today.
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GEMINI
May 22 to June 21
After biding your time, you are ready to lead the way in expansive action.
This can mean including people in a decision again, even if they have let you down before.
This time you can set limits – and this brings control back to you.
Love-wise, you don’t need to know everything about a partner to know what you like.
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CANCER
June 22 to July 22
In the morning obstacles may appear, especially in a previously straightforward passion path.
But later, much can seem clear – so be prepared to wait.
You’ll have stronger moon insight but also the forward-facing energy of Mercury.
When you have something to say tonight, no one can stop you. Luck wears hot pink.
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LEO
July 23 to August 23
The warrior planet strides straight into your own sign, and any indecision is gone.
You may have been trying to keep two sides of a decision happy – but now you see this is not your job.
Mars helps you step away – and find a more rewarding source of progress.
Passion is most meaningful when it appears to say the least.
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VIRGO
August 24 to September 22
Saturn’s over-cautious nature can be a blessing, but today this may go too far.
If you sense you’re holding back too much, or letting the past put barriers in the way of the future, you can fix this.
Love-wise, agreeing with a partner may be easiest, but is it right for you?
New love links to a last-but-one address.
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LIBRA
September 23 to October 23
People closest in your circle can be surprised by your sudden surge of energy.
When you focus this, and choose just one goal from your long list of maybes, success can be in your sights.
But remember that criticising others should be a last resort, not a first call.
Pale pastel colours can be your luck background.
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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 have any extra time to yourself today, use it to cut down a list of favours hanging over you.
You love to help others, but not if this is taking time away from your own needs.
A sweet gift may seem a joke at first, but strong love feelings can lie just under the surface.
Retrace recent learning steps to find a missed answer.
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SAGITTARIUS
November 23 to December 21
A journey you may have started several times over can be completed soon as Mars takes the wheel.
So this is a good day to double check that this destination is still right for you. If the answer is no, you can make some route changes.
Love is kind, but your soulmate has a quiet presence that intrigues you.
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CAPRICORN
December 22 to January 20
Early in the day, there can be several sets of feelings to deal with – you do this well when you focus on the behaviour not the person.
You’re such a fair sign, so avoid getting snagged in petty details.
Later, your exceptional insight is focused on love – one face in a seasonal photo can speak straight to your heart.
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AQUARIUS
January 21 to February 18
Setting a deadline – for yourself and others – can cut through discussion knots and get decisions made.
This applies to love bonds as well as business interests.
Mars is so spontaneous now in your marriage sector – all kinds of proposals can be the result.
Imagination and older people make a brilliant blend.
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PISCES
February 19 to March 20
This is a good moment to start a fitness strategy – with strong willpower and extra fire-power in your physical chart.
Don’t settle for the minimum, as you can really surprise yourself now and start a weekend of firsts.
Love is personal but may also be subtle – yes, you can follow up on that briefest of glances.
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