Horoscope today, August 3, 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 No Monday morning blues for you. The moon in your sign is linking to the life force itself, making any kind of fresh start a dead cert. READ MORE ON FABULOUS So get back on track with your diet or fitness, while at work it’s the perfect time to start a new project. And breathe new life into the things that have been neglected, including your sex life. Get all the latest Aries horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions ♉ TAURUS April 21 to May 21 Building a powerful love affair with yourself can be hard, but it’s well worth the effort. Lots of healthy self-esteem is worth its weight in gold, especially when you have to deal with those who like to throw their weight around. Your other half will love it too. New love can start with just a single admiring glance. Get all the latest Taurus horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions ♊ GEMINI May 22 to June 21 Your issues might feel varied but actually they all need the same thing. Just start the day with the affirmation “I deserve the very best”. It’s then easy to ask for what you want. A creative idea deserves attention. Choose a good listener so that you can put everything into words. Answers will then present themselves. Get all the latest Gemini horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions ♋ CANCER June 22 to July 22 Your default setting is to go at things sideways but there is little time for caution. The best results happen when you take the most direct route. Be honest and ditch your delaying tactics. Love still needs patience as a partner thinks things through, or while you and a new love interest suss each other out. Get all the latest Cancer horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions ♌ LEO July 23 to August 23 Start the week as you mean to go on. If you have problems, go straight to the person you need to talk to, or tell those in charge. Also note the things you learn today, as they are valuable lessons for the future. Your appetite for new experiences is growing by the minute – an energy that feeds your love life too. Get all the latest Leo horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions Most read in Fabulous ♍ VIRGO August 24 to September 22 It’s summer, but the week starts with spring fever. Draw a line under anything that has taken up far too much time. A work backlog will start melting away as soon as you start prioritising. Save time by introducing simpler meals for kids who are fussy eaters. A love message in the morning is a promise for the evening. Get all the latest Virgo horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions ♎ LIBRA September 23 to October 23 Whether single or partnered, remember, you are on your own individual journey, so stick to your guns and keep going. When others realise you are no pushover you win new respect. If you are looking for a new love, the overly sensitive type will not work. You really need someone who is prepared to fight for you. Get all the latest Libra horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions 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 Inside every Scorpio is a warrior spirit, and nothing brings it out faster than urgent challenges. Crisis management is one of your major strengths, and it will not go unnoticed at work. Go the extra mile in your personal life too, especially for an unwell friend. Wear red for luck, and if you want to stand out in a crowd. Get all the latest Scorpio horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions ♐ SAGITTARIUS November 23 to December 21 Your planet Jupiter is fired up and loves to liberate, so it is easy to dismiss any moans or groans. Take a new look at issues in your life and you will see what could still work with just a little effort. You may even save time by restarting something from scratch, so don’t delay. Luck is attached to the number one. Get all the latest Sagittarius horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions ♑ CAPRICORN December 22 to January 20 If you feel that all you do is look out for others, or agree with whatever everyone else says, try starting the week by putting your own needs first, and don’t budge in the face of any objections. The chance to get on with things you love to do is a mood changer. Look out for a lucky ladybird for your top love clue. Get all the latest Capricorn horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions ♒ AQUARIUS January 21 to February 18 The power of self-belief is today’s rocket fuel for you, so back yourself, make your resolutions and even write them down. The universe loves a wishlist, especially when left alone to get on with it, so distance the people who drain you. Those who understand you will be cheering on this Aquarian with a mission. Get all the latest Aquarius horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions ♓ PISCES February 19 to March 20 You’re the dreamer of the zodiac, but also an expert schemer. When you set your heart on a prize, you are suddenly that person with boundless creativity and charisma. Whether it’s a new job, a relationship issue or a personal ambition, it’s just a matter of taking that first step. Remember, you’re not alone. 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.