Horoscope today, August 20, 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! Your fiery streak keeps you going in tough times but lately your patience has been wearing thin. You’re as quick to forgive as you are to anger so today, just forgive and forget. An early morning text changes your day and it is exactly the shake-up you need. Dinner with friends or a love interest stops frustrations boiling over. Get all the latest Aries horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions ♉ TAURUS April 21 to May 21 A tech upgrade is worth considering, provided it doesn’t leave you paying for it after the excitement fades. Love lives in the everyday so ask a partner to join you while you run errands. Single? Romance will find you as you go about your routine. The answer to a puzzle is hidden in a book gathering dust on your bedside table. Get all the latest Taurus horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions ♊ GEMINI May 22 to June 21 You’re a natural at keeping your finger on the pulse – and today news reaches you before everyone else, putting you first in line. A short journey opens a surprising door. An ordinary conversation could mean the world to someone else, so make time for others. When you hear the same thing twice, pay attention. Get all the latest Gemini horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions ♋ CANCER June 22 to July 22 Mars in your sign has you raring to go. It’s full steam ahead on a project close to your heart. Don’t be afraid to show off results. Someone who doubted you can’t deny you admiration now. Finding balance with your activities makes you feel grounded and a long soak brings an idea that seems to come from nowhere. Get all the latest Cancer horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions ♌ LEO July 23 to August 23 With the Sun blazing through your sign, it can feel as if everyone looks to you to lift the mood, even when you don’t feel like it. Keep an eye on your social batteries. An app rated by a friend helps you find calm. In your relationships a little distance does not mean a lack of love. Single? Save a first date for the weekend. Get all the latest Leo horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions Most read in Fabulous ♍ VIRGO August 24 to September 22 It may be tempting to keep your opinions to yourself, but it’s better to speak up. Others will see the wisdom of your words and realise you were right all along, even if it takes time. Give meditation a go. Five minutes of stillness can be more productive than another hour of overthinking. A bumblebee is a good luck sign. Get all the latest Virgo horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions A clue to understanding yourself comes from a female relative Credit: Getty ♎ LIBRA September 23 to October 23 Venus in your sign enhances your natural charm. You can strike up conversation with just about anyone but today surface level won’t do. Ask the questions others avoid. If you and your partner have been pulled in different directions, don’t panic – this shall pass. A clue to understanding yourself comes from a female relative. Get all the latest Libra horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions List of 12 star signs ♏ SCORPIO October 24 to November 22 Money is energy, so beware of impulse buys. Rediscover something you used to love before rushing to replace it. Focus on broadening your own horizons and remember that not everyone has to agree with you. If your love life has gone quiet, use the time to heal old wounds before the next chapter starts. Get all the latest Scorpio horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions ♐ SAGITTARIUS November 23 to December 21 The moon in your sign has you feeling extra generous today but make sure you do not over-promise and under-deliver – you’re not without support. Someone who’s interested in helping you grow won’t just share your dreams, they’ll help you build them – so accept their input. Being on the move is linked to love. Get all the latest Sagittarius horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions ♑ CAPRICORN December 22 to January 20 You value tradition and love to use things that are familiar to you but open up to new tech. A younger person can show you a clever app that helps lighten the load. If life is feeling like all work and no play, say so. A partner knows exactly how to help you unwind. If you’re single, a flirtation in the pub restores your spark. Get all the latest Capricorn horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions Someone who knows you best helps refresh your dating profile Credit: Supplied ♒ AQUARIUS January 21 to February 18 You’re at your best when you feel one step ahead – and a brainy friend helps you achieve that. Inspired ideas change your routine for the better. Avoid explaining yourself to people who aren’t ready for your way of thinking. A whirlwind romance is great as long as it doesn’t upset a friend. Repeating numbers bode well. Get all the latest Aquarius horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions ♓ PISCES February 19 to March 20 Your empathic nature wins people over at work but pay attention if professional boundaries begin to blur. As a Pisces, you don’t want all your fish in one basket. If you date someone from work, play it cool. Still searching? Someone who knows you best helps refresh your dating profile. Do the lottery with a Sagittarian. 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