Libra weekly horoscope: What your star sign has in store for May 18
OUR much-loved astrologer Meg sadly died in 2023 but her column will be kept alive by her friend and protégé Maggie Innes.
Read on to see what's written in the stars for you today.
LIBRA
SEPT 23 - OCT 23
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Creativity is your chart gift and you are ready to make the most of it.
From reorganising home or work life in a genius way, to tapping into inner talents, this is your week to follow your ideas and impulses wherever they lead. Even into unusual places.
Pluto protects you and pushes you at the same time, plus the warmth of the sun is your strongest support. Love is luscious and lasting.
DESTINY DAYS: Time's up on Tuesday – you need to stop dithering and make a clear work choice. Thursday is Pamper Day – treat yourself! Focus on what you can do, on Friday, not what you can't.
ZODIAC LUCKIEST LINKS: A round-up of everything that holds special significance for Libra.
Pale, pastel colours reflect your air sign origins, and you are ruled by love planet Venus.
Your gemstones are sapphire and jade, and large blossoms like roses and hydrangeas are great to fill your home or
garden – or feature on Libra-favoured fabrics.
All minty foods, herbs and flavours can link to luck and logos of lizards and dinosaurs can find fortune too.
Finding balance is very important to you, and cities like Copenhagen and Berlin can provide this. Japan and Canada also make great Libra ports of call.
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Get all the latest Virgo horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions 3 Disrupter planet Pluto has an impact on you in ways you may resist at first Credit: Getty ♎ LIBRA September 23 to October 23 The more convinced you may be that you have found The One – in terms of love or work, or maybe property – the more you should make sure you do the right research. Jupiter enthusiasm can cause you to get carried away – so tick all your boxes first, then share your excitement. Luck circles 'R'. Get all the latest Libra horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions ♏ SCORPIO October 24 to November 22 Guided by the moon in your chart, make the time to contact someone you have been thinking about a lot. Whatever happened in the past, the future can be good, if you allow yourself to try. You could be a little gung-ho about physical risks, so beware of saying 'yes' before you check everything out. 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