Horoscope today, August 27 2023: Daily star sign guide from Mystic Meg
OUR much-loved astrologer Meg sadly died in March 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
Your planet-partner Mars is on the move, so you can be the natural leader everyone wants to follow.
Make no compromises as you cut through excuses on the path to success.
Big life choices – including a marriage decision – loom at the end of the week.
A blue moon of dreams coming true could bring “B” back.
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TAURUS
April 21 to May 21
Uranus the rule-breaker reverses in your sign, and you can truly be yourself – even if it means stepping away from a group.
Ideas are ready to break free and find their place in the world.
You greet challenges and changes with the same smile.
Love may seem like a mystery, but when you know, you know.
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Horoscope traits
What does your star sign mean for you?
Aries – The best and worst characteristics of the head of the zodiac
Aquarius – The traits you need to know for the air sign
Capricorn – What does this star sign mean for your personality?
Cancer – The key traits for the sign include a keen love of food
Gemini – The traits to be aware of for the sign with a symbol of twins
Leo – The best and worst characteristics of the fire sign
Libra – What does the seventh star sign mean for your personality?
Pisces – The key traits for the sign include an interest in the arts
Sagittarius – The traits you need to know for the fire sign
Scorpio – What does this star sign mean for your personality?
Taurus – The best and worst characteristics of the earth sign
Virgo – The key traits for the sign include loyalty and kindness
GEMINI
May 22 to June 21
You’re ready to run risks and open life-changing doors as Mars charges into your chart.
This could be your chance to make a romantic move.
You know what you need – the difference is, now you can accept and embrace it.
The rare blue moon illuminates ambition – and everyone can sense your potential.
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CANCER
June 22 to July 22
Top of your to-do list is adventure – if you’ve been expecting a quiet week, think again.
The full moon shows anything can happen, while Mars gives you spirited security and a deep sense of self that means you can take on anything and anyone.
Single? Look again at a playful Sagittarius.
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LEO
July 23 to August 23
Words that have felt too stuck to be spoken can suddenly be out in the open.
The surprise is how well you can control them and move a situation on.
A sudden U-turn at work can start with Uranus in a spin, but soon you see how it can progress in your favour.
Your name is on the lips of an unexpected “L”.
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VIRGO
August 24 to September 22
A marriage full moon brings back promises made or questions asked at the start of the month – and this time, you may have a different answer.
Your cash chart ends a time of inertia, and you’re ready to take chances, using smart research.
A long-planned single journey could get an injection of passion.
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LIBRA
September 23 to October 23
Maybe you’ve been just ticking over at work – until this week.
New planet fire, plus Uranus’ boost to your imagination, give you the power to be anyone you want to be.
The second full moon of the month brings a health ultimatum – you know what this means.
Luck and love link to an event around your birthday.
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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
All those creative dreams you usually keep buried can burst into life with this week’s blue moon.
The key is believing in yourself, and your right to be who you want.
A deep question in your heart linked to children can be answered this week – but only by you.
Single? Your soulmate wears a sun symbol.
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SAGITTARIUS
November 23 to December 21
You’re the sociable centre of the zodiac, but if you need down time, you can make this happen, while still staying top of the popularity chart.
As Uranus reverses in your career sector, work may throw challenges your way, but take time to reflect before deciding.
As for love, a new “P” door is opening on a new you.
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CAPRICORN
December 22 to January 20
With impetuous Mars at the top of your chart, it’s time to start rationing patience.
When you need to hurry things up, from love choices to work changes, you have the authority.
Your spark of quirky originality draws attention from VIPs.
A meaningful moon repeats words, encouraging a different reaction.
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AQUARIUS
January 21 to February 18
Uranus’ new direction encourages surprise offers, while the full moon springs money surprises.
Celebrate your natural ability to make the most of every day this week.
In love? A special date may keep shifting, but now it will happen.
Single? Mars fires high-speed attraction when you speak to a fellow traveller.
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PISCES
February 19 to March 20
The rare second August full moon falls in your own sign, setting the scene for a magical week.
You can find yourself able to read minds and see solutions – so everyday routines get lighter and brighter.
In love, you see what some blue eyes are really saying, and what it means for your future.
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