Horoscope today, August 21, 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! If it’s the end of your working week, you’ll be ready to sign off – but it’s worth sticking at jobs until they’re done so you can start next week afresh. Money matters need wrapped up and ticked off. In love, it’s shared goals that bring you closer. A new love interest could fizzle out if you don’t have enough in common. Get all the latest Aries horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions ♉ TAURUS April 21 to May 21 You get going when the going gets tough, but you need to see results ASAP. You’ll now discover what, or who, has potential. Reverse out of dead ends, even if you don’t know your options. A partner supports your desire for change, or a new love interest grows on you when they show their serious side. Get all the latest Taurus horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions ♊ GEMINI May 22 to June 21 You’re so good at bouncing back, partly as you handle life’s disappointments better than most. This is a safety net today for keeping your spirits up – or someone else’s. How often do you get to do things you enjoy? This evening, the focus is on fun, and it’s a great time to meet someone who lives life to the full. Get all the latest Gemini horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions ♋ CANCER June 22 to July 22 You may have the sense of being blocked, but something needs revisiting. Whether it’s work or home life, you’re getting the message that it’s hard to become a fulfilled individual if you’re bogged down in relationship issues. Single? A romance cynic secretly hopes you’re the one to change their mind. Get all the latest Cancer horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions ♌ LEO July 23 to August 23 It’s not great for your mood to feel that you’re finishing the week on a low. A hard day at work, a miserable colleague or a problem with getting paid are the kind of things to expect. But a cheerful friend knows just how to bring the sun out. Enjoying what money can’t buy will be an eye opener, especially in your love life. Get all the latest Leo horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions Most read in Fabulous ♍ VIRGO August 24 to September 22 There’s a limit to how much energy you can expend on a frustrating issue. Remind yourself that making mistakes is one of the best ways to learn. Single? The right choice is the lover who wants to soothe your fears, not add to them. Home delivery foreign food is perfect for a stress-free evening together. Get all the latest Virgo horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions Family duties may be part of this picture, but burdens will ease over the weekend Credit: Getty ♎ LIBRA September 23 to October 23 Your planet Venus hits speed bumps, bringing a setback or delay. Resist the blame game and go for plan B. On the dating scene, avoid gathering your friends’ opinions too soon. It’s what you think that really matters, and that extends to other choices, too. Choose lottery numbers with a sibling or neighbour. Get all the latest Libra horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions List of 12 star signs ♏ SCORPIO October 24 to November 22 You’re the expert at giving nothing away, and right now that’s a plus. At work, keep your head down and get the job done. And no working late if you want to keep the home life sweet. The weekend starts with a feeling of being off duty. Insightful moments remind you that your love life is to be enjoyed, not endured. Get all the latest Scorpio horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions ♐ SAGITTARIUS November 23 to December 21 You don’t look too far back, but past experiences may weigh heavy today. Appreciate how these paved the way to the future you now have. The Moon in your sign brings you back to the present. In problem solving, things will naturally swing your way by the evening – or your straight talking will do the trick. Get all the latest Sagittarius horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions ♑ CAPRICORN December 22 to January 20 You and your other half both have pressures that need your undivided attention. This doesn’t mean you’re drifting apart, just on parallel tracks. Family duties may be part of this picture, but burdens will ease over the weekend. In love or money, do nothing in haste. Guidance comes from a loved one now in spirit. Get all the latest Capricorn horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions Single? Clock the person with an infectious laugh Credit: Supplied ♒ AQUARIUS January 21 to February 18 It’s a morning when everything is a slog, but helping hands from the middle of the day make a huge difference. If you’re going away for the weekend, leave earlier than planned. The risk of delays is high. In your personal life, it’s hard to know what others need from you. It’s no to guessing and yes to spelling it out. Get all the latest Aquarius horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions ♓ PISCES February 19 to March 20 You may not score any great triumphs today, but you can make great strides in the right direction. The key is to be persistent and not to let anything, or anyone, put you off. In love, it doesn’t pay to be long suffering. If something is unacceptable, say so. Single? Clock the person with an infectious laugh. 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