Horoscope today, December 8, 2024: Daily star sign guide from Mystic Meg

OUR much-loved astrologer Meg sadly died last year but her column will be kept alive by her friend and protégée Maggie Innes.

Read on to see what’s written in the stars for you today. 

♈ ARIES

March 21 to April 20

Those dreams you’ve been saving up can come out as Neptune plunges you into an emotional whirlpool.

Yet you also have Saturn steadiness, and the ability to suss out what’s real, which can create a week of personal firsts.

Thinking long-term can be outside Aries’ comfort zone, but now you do it well. Luck goes for gold.

♉ TAURUS

April 21 to May 21

Your feelings and instincts about friends are sharp – so don’t put off making those calls.

Words carry weight, but actions speak loudest.

Your passion self is ready for adventure, and old chains of habit are snapping.

Single? You can make not just the first move, but all of them – and feel great. Luck links “A” to “B”.

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♊ GEMINI

May 22 to June 21

You have been chasing an ambition that looks right, but doesn’t feel right.

This week, you can set yourself some fresh goals. Mars makes conversations hum with hidden meanings.

What luck means to you is influenced by Jupiter’s retrograde, as you realise preparation plays a part in outcomes – and get to work.

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♋ CANCER

June 22 to July 22

Your nature is so loving and giving, but Neptune’s new path reminds you to leave room in your life for yourself.

If people or pressure feels overwhelming, you can pause and find a better way.

But no one else will do this for you, so start thinking about action.

Mars makes you brave in love, but also proud.

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♌ LEO

July 23 to August 23

You are often so busy, you forget to sit and savour life.

Making time to do so, this week, can quieten so many of your buzzing questions and you realise what seems a one-way street is actually two-way travel.

Single? Choose the date that makes you feel good, whatever anyone else says. Luck circles “31”.

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♍ VIRGO

August 24 to September 22

Your sector of marriage, long-term love and life contracts may not feel straightforward right now, but the influence of Neptune fills you with insight.

You see the truth, and the rest of your chart helps you act on it.

The moon’s emotional pull keeps you loyal at work, but by the weekend it’s time to follow your own star.

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♎ LIBRA

September 23 to October 23

You have been considering a career or other big change for some time – this week, a plan starts to form.

Take your time, and tick all the boxes carefully to keep your energy focused.

In love? Spend simple time together, reinforcing what security means to both of you.

Single? An old acquaintance reappears.

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♏ SCORPIO

October 24 to November 22

You start the week with the richest imagination in the zodiac and this gets strong­er every day.

So get story, script or life plots recorded before the details start to ­dissolve.

If you’re driven to take the lead at work, or home, Mars is involved.

But remember ultimately you decide whether to move or stay.

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♐ SAGITTARIUS

November 23 to December 21

Spending time on your home is Neptune’s gift, so if there is a to-do list you’ve been avoiding, you can face it.

Your sun optimism is strong, but Mercury’s retrograde can muddle up words, so fine-tune any speeches.

Patience in money matters can pay off. Luck can work its magic, choosing from a photo display.

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♑ CAPRICORN

December 22 to January 20

It’s a challenge for you to put deep feelings into words, but the planets are behind you this week, so it’s time to keep trying.

If you are single, this can include putting your name on a daring love list.

Venus boosts confidence, and you are also gifted in planning how to save cash, perhaps linked to a celebration.

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♒ AQUARIUS

January 21 to February 18

Less analysis and more instinct around money matters may not feel natural to you.

But this week, your chart gives you great intuition about what will work, so tune in to it.

In love terms, as Mars and Jupiter both reverse, you’re ready to rip up the romance rulebook.

A newly introduced Taurus will be thrilled.

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♓ PISCES

February 19 to March 20

Your ruler Neptune is back on track in your sign and you can resume a slow but steady path towards fulfilment.

But first, check in with your deepest self that this is still what you want.

Regular family routines, perhaps with a festive flavour, may be rewritten overnight by Jupiter – but this can be a surprise success.

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