Horoscope today, October 18, 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 When you want something, you want it now, but instead, let it happen in its own time. Whether it concerns your creative endeavours or a child’s, you’ve given it your best shot. READ MORE MYSTIC MEG A partner’s activities bring long-distance travel for a wedding or a legal pow-wow, but afterwards family gatherings are warm and welcoming. Get all the latest Aries horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions. ♉ TAURUS April 21 to May 21 Most read in Fabulous Stop and ask yourself if you’re being overly concerned about your love life and how a partner feels, as Venus in dramatic Scorpio may make you suspicious. Focus on the positive and the solid things you’ve built together. Good news about home and property, especially for parents, eases a burden. Get all the latest Taurus horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions ♊ GEMINI May 22 to June 21 You’re a dab-hand at gathering information, so whether it’s for health, a job or new equipment, use your fact-finding skills. An experienced woman is a godsend, plus listen to savvy friends with future-proofing ideas. At home, a child’s party or an evening entertaining will go smoothly, thanks to your chat. Get all the latest Gemini horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions ♋ CANCER June 22 to July 22 You’re good at comforting others, but now someone is draining your energy. If they go over the same emotional ground and won’t listen, no matter what you say, tell them gently before you blurt it out in irritation. Blow up the balloons, however small the event. This week brings something new to treasure. Get all the latest Cancer horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions ♌ LEO July 23 to August 23 Sometimes it’s not what you know, but who you know – however, you’re doing both as your talents impress a prestigious person. Whether it’s a boss or you’re self-employed, it’s a great time for self-promotion. In a relationship, you’ll be glad that a partner has a change of mind or direction. Get all the latest Leo horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions ♍ VIRGO August 24 to September 22 With your planet Mercury affected by deep-meaning Scorpio, whether you’re reading, studying or part of a group, explore ideas that fascinate you. And think seriously about a career along these lines. You’d love to brighten things up at home, but the cost has been off-putting. Prices will only get higher. Get all the latest Virgo horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions ♎ LIBRA September 23 to October 23 Doing what you love shouldn’t come last on your list, and you’re not being self-indulgent spending cash on yourself. Stash away a bit until you’ve got what you need. Friends you admire for living life their way encourage you to be confident about an ambition. Step up and give that dream your best shot. 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 As a Scorpio, you’re better than anyone at keeping secrets, but if whatever you’re told seems like it could cause harm, you’ll have a dilemma. Talk over what to do with someone wise. With finances, you won’t regret making an investment. Instinct tells you a family or property matter is going wrong. Get all the latest Scorpio horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions ♐ SAGITTARIUS November 23 to December 21 Whether it’s through a hobby or neighbours, people warm to your cheerful nature. At work, others want you on their team, but you should only agree if you will enjoy it. Pals travelling or organising a big event hope you’ll get involved, and while you can’t say no, don’t stretch yourself too far. Get all the latest Sagittarius horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions ♑ CAPRICORN December 22 to January 20 You’ll always stay committed to family duties and, this week, everyone needs your know-how. Do your best, even though other people’s problems are as tricky for you as they are for them. Afterwards, treat yourself to something you’d never normally buy as you can’t justify the expense. Get all the latest Capricorn horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions ♒ AQUARIUS January 21 to February 18 It’s time to come out of the shadows. You never blow your own trumpet, but push yourself to be centre stage and reveal your true colours. A partner is right to tell you you’re too modest, so show others your talent. A friend puts pressure on you to join a group or good cause, but stay firm as you can’t give it the time. Get all the latest Aquarius horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions ♓ PISCES February 19 to March 20 Bite the bullet and take action if you’ve been avoiding a tedious money situation. You’ll realise how much it’s getting you down. Seeds you have sown rapidly come to fruition and work you’ve been doing is so well received. So, give yourself a pat on the back, especially if you’re freelance, and open the bubbly! 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.