Horoscope today, August 18, 2026: Daily star sign guide from Mystic Meg with Maggie Hyde

The Sun’s world famous Mystic Meg horoscope column has entertained readers for decades with predictions for their love lives, money and careers. Read on to see what Mystic Meg with Maggie Hyde has written in the stars for you today. ♈ ARIES March 21 to April 20 Sign up for the Fabulous newsletter Thank you! It’s not like you to put things off, but you know that now isn’t the right time to act. You’re keen to start building or decorating a house – and it’s not the cost holding you back. Follow your hunch that something is in the pipeline and will become a priority. A child’s pride is hurt so give lots of praise and talk it all through. Get all the latest Aries horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions Your weekly horoscope for Tuesday ♉ TAURUS April 21 to May 21 You’re an oasis of calm compared to what’s happening around you, especially when it comes to a partner’s work. Calmly gather information and share experiences with others and you’ll bring a truth to light. A family celebration brings relatives from overseas and an uncle has an opportunity for you to prosper. Get all the latest Taurus horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions ♊ GEMINI May 22 to June 21 You love to gossip, but mum’s the word if someone confides a secret. Whether it’s medical or money, things may not be as difficult as they seem. Help to find the best way forward, especially if swapping people or treatments would help. A legal document needs a signature so don’t hesitate – just do it. Get all the latest Gemini horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions ♋ CANCER June 22 to July 22 You care more about home and family than you do about money and possessions but family heirlooms or jewellery really matter. A silver or ruby gift you receive doesn’t have high market value but emotionally, it’s priceless. Kids are also priceless but make sure you stash some cash away for yourself. Get all the latest Cancer horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions ♌ LEO July 23 to August 23 With larger-than-life Jupiter in your sign, there’s no way you’ll miss the BBQ and drinks at sunset. Yet today there’s a complicated family or housing issue that’s not easily solved if someone is his or her own worst enemy. A partner’s solution isn’t ideal but it’s the best option. A wedding invite is a big surprise. Get all the latest Leo horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions Most read in Fabulous ♍ VIRGO August 24 to September 22 Someone else seems to have all the fun while Mercury is travelling through your prison zone. You often take on other people’s burdens but forget to look after yourself so move positively to arrange some get-togethers with friends. There’s a brilliant time to be had with an ex you used to go swimming with. Get all the latest Virgo horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions You’ve got big things coming, career-wise, and need space for it Credit: Getty ♎ LIBRA September 23 to October 23 You’re feeling strong in yourself and are pre-occupied with several projects but if you feel alone, make time to find out more about an activity that intrigues you. Joining a theatrical group does wonders for your confidence and leads to new friends. If you know you’re being underpaid, have the courage to ask for more. Get all the latest Libra horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions List of 12 star signs ♏ SCORPIO October 24 to November 22 It’s impossible to figure out a legal dilemma on your own so get professional advice. Separate the emotional issues involved and listen to Aquarian friends. The Moon in your sign gives you the urge to end a relationship that’s going nowhere. You’ve got big things coming, career-wise, and need space for it. Get all the latest Scorpio horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions ♐ SAGITTARIUS November 23 to December 21 Your friends know that what they see is what they get with you, so it’s hard to understand someone who is elusive and secretive. If it’s someone you work with, confiding in a colleague gives you some clues. If it’s a love interest, think twice about getting involved. Plans to buy or rent overseas get complicated. Get all the latest Sagittarius horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions ♑ CAPRICORN December 22 to January 20 It’s sometimes hard to know how to handle someone who’s upset, but you’re right to think a friend is over-reacting about his or her love-life. Avoid a chatty meal out together and take in a movie or concert instead. Encourage a partner to be more proactive in finding work or making contact with a specialist. Get all the latest Capricorn horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions Boost your health by going for longer walks Credit: Supplied ♒ AQUARIUS January 21 to February 18 There’s a power game at play today but use your Aquarian cool to keep away from it. At home or in your neighbourhood, water and plumbing plays up and noisy drilling is irritating. The blokes doing it are upbeat, though – and you might even fancy one of them! Boost your health by going for longer walks. Get all the latest Aquarius horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions ♓ PISCES February 19 to March 20 You’ve always respected the supernatural and your spiritual nature picks up on anything fake, so if you’re suspicious of anything at the moment, steer clear. At work, an apprentice is a godsend and showing him or her the ropes is a pleasure. Try to get the kids out of the house and into something sporty. Get all the latest Pisces horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions Our much-loved astrologer Meg sadly died in 2023 but her column is being kept alive by Maggie Hyde. Comment now