Horoscope today, October 4, 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 There’s no let-up this week with endless jobs to be done. Don’t try to avoid them – storm ahead with gusto and your tireless energy will clear the decks in no time. READ MORE MYSTIC MEG Also attempt to tune in to a partner’s mood as things that are difficult to talk about are building up. Bring them honestly into the open. Get all the latest Aries horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions. ♉ TAURUS April 21 to May 21 Most read in Fabulous You’d like to see an ex again as a friend but that could be a big no-no as far as your current partner is concerned. Old jealousies run deep so avoid any secret liaisons. Put your energy into house and home instead. There’s more cash available for some DIY, so get going and make a transformation. Get all the latest Taurus horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions ♊ GEMINI May 22 to June 21 You love connecting with people and music is your shortcut to that. Jam with friends more often, think about learning a new instrument and go to gigs. You’re feeling flirtatious, but keep things light. It’s good company, good conversation and an upbeat attitude you’re after, not the intense and moody. Get all the latest Gemini horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions ♋ CANCER June 22 to July 22 The Moon is seriously over-active on Monday and you’ll hit the ground running, organising a million things or racing towards a deadline. Accept help and if someone is absent from work, don’t even try to do two jobs at once. If an offer you get on the 9th seems unreal, it probably is. Watch out for scams and fakes. Get all the latest Cancer horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions ♌ LEO July 23 to August 23 Take your time about an important travel or educational decision. It’s not easy to choose if all options are not quite what you want so trust that something else will come up. The Moon joins lucky Jupiter in your sign so party, do more, get creative or revamp your image – new clothes, new colours, new you. Get all the latest Leo horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions ♍ VIRGO August 24 to September 22 You love to learn so if a course provides the knowledge you’re looking for and is good for your CV, why quibble about the price? It’ll be good to meet people with similar interests. The New Moon on the 10th brings dealings with wills and charities but on a personal level, you will need to finalise a money deal fast. Get all the latest Virgo horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions ♎ LIBRA September 23 to October 23 With big expenses coming up, a loan may seem like a good option but consider cutting back on certain things first, such as keeping up with extravagant friends. You and a partner can be chalk and cheese but there’s magic between you when it comes to art, books and DIY. Sharing ideas is your aphrodisiac. 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 You enjoy being top dog and this week, you’re the boss. You’re free to make all the changes you want but avoid doing too much too soon or you’ll face a backlash. Be tactful and persuasive. A relative can’t get her act together and is going down a rabbit hole. Offer to help, but don’t get dragged down it with her. Get all the latest Scorpio horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions ♐ SAGITTARIUS November 23 to December 21 Improving a relationship with a youngster is a priority. Whether you’re currently on good terms or not, cut him or her more slack. As a free-spirited Sagittarian, knuckling down to work doesn’t come easily, but bite the bullet and do what has to be done, especially if the older generation is involved. Get all the latest Sagittarius horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions ♑ CAPRICORN December 22 to January 20 You naturally accept authority but there’s a limit to what you’ll go along with. A lazy boss who blames others has to be called out but avoid doing it alone. Treat a loved one around the New Moon on the 10th. A night out at a favourite restaurant or a gift of something they’ve always wanted matters more than you think. Get all the latest Capricorn horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions ♒ AQUARIUS January 21 to February 18 Avoid being too logical when negotiating a deal. Instead, use your imagination and by thinking outside the box, you’ll inspire others. As an Aquarian, you prefer teamwork to going it alone but pushy Mars urges you to strut your stuff now as the unique individual you are. Let your true colours shine through. Get all the latest Aquarius horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions ♓ PISCES February 19 to March 20 Health and body issues have recently taken up all your energy but now you’re up for some fun. Do whatever you have always wanted to do, and to heck with the cost. Love-wise, you’re on a road to nowhere if you search for the ideal relationship. Accept others as they are and you’ll discover whole new worlds. 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.