Horoscope today, August 9, 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! Nothing goes as planned this week, but if trouble emerges at work, don’t be the first to jump in to save the day. Everyone will just have to cope. In your personal life, whether you have decided to go all in with a new partner, or a regular partner wants a different lifestyle, a big change is under way Get all the latest Aries horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions. Your weekly horoscope for Sunday ♉ TAURUS April 21 to May 21 Doing small, practical chores, especially with kids or outdoors, brings you pleasure, but your heroic streak also wants to put right a wrong. Most read in Fabulous Venus is in fair-play Libra, so you can be part of a shake-up that ends an unfair situation There’s a sigh of relief when a powerful individual can’t have everything their way. Get all the latest Taurus horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions ♊ GEMINI May 22 to June 21 A wing and a prayer get you by, but a project – perhaps about family – needs serious planning to do it justice. Listen to practical advice, especially about loans or legacies. Be smart and pull off something clever. You’ve set your sights on travel, but there are only day trips for now – the high life will come later. Get all the latest Gemini horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions ♋ CANCER June 22 to July 22 You’re upbeat as cash flow increases, though lifestyle improvements can’t happen overnight. A partner needs to be confident about plans first. Family will take you for granted, so get busy and have a go at something you’ve always wanted to try. A friend is happy to do something wicked with you! Get all the latest Cancer horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions ♌ LEO July 23 to August 23 Talkative Mercury will land in your sign, but remember to let others get a word in. It’s great for your ability to connect with people, and life moves up a gear, with travel, new experiences and a feeling you’re in charge. Sunny days and passionate nights boost your spirits and, although money isn’t great, cash is coming. Get all the latest Leo horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions ♍ VIRGO August 24 to September 22 Pressure lifts off a tough situation that has been going on for months, although someone is prickly about change. It’s time to focus on yourself, so try something different, whether it’s with colour, art or health and fitness, and push yourself the extra mile in a creative or sporting event to really reap the benefits. Get all the latest Virgo horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions An invitation to a flashy event lifts you out of everyday routines Credit: Getty ♎ LIBRA September 23 to October 23 You prefer things low key, but new responsibilities bring a change of image. Grin and bear it! You must do things your own way, but it’s hard holding your ground if strong-minded individuals think they know best. Their idea for changes at home is makeshift at present, but help comes from unexpected places. Get all the latest Libra horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions List of 12 star signs ♏ SCORPIO October 24 to November 22 Trying to hide something to avoid hurting someone’s feelings won’t work, so be upfront. This isn’t a great time for growth, so don’t expect too much to come from all your hard work – it will be a success when the time is right. Friends introduce you to someone who could kick-start something new for you. Get all the latest Scorpio horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions ♐ SAGITTARIUS November 23 to December 21 So many good things are happening, life would feel amazing if it wasn’t for a work situation that’s bugging you. Make decisions that others have held back on, and don’t be confused by a partner’s mood swings. You’re generous with time in supporting friends, but you must draw the line if they ask for cash. Get all the latest Sagittarius horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions ♑ CAPRICORN December 22 to January 20 Take things easy because the rest of the summer looks hectic! Dealing with unfinished business now will make you more organised later. A partner comes back, and you can enjoy real togetherness. Tone down your enthusiasm for a new challenge, though – financial security is a priority. Get all the latest Capricorn horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions Have a secret plan B, and it could be much more fun Credit: Supplied ♒ AQUARIUS January 21 to February 18 You can’t do everything on your own, so connect with others to get a job done or to get an important opinion across. A mistake brings consequences, but apologise and move on. You could talk around a family issue that’s been niggling you, but there’s more to gain by being honest – loved ones will respect you more. Get all the latest Aquarius horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions ♓ PISCES February 19 to March 20 One event after another does its best to sabotage a health regime you’re trying to establish, but soldier on. Healthy eating and exercise make you feel virtuous, and get you into shape. Holiday fun is found near the sea. A partner feels insecure about sudden shifts, so bear that in mind or an idea will be resisted. 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