Although we’ve officially said goodbye to the last Uranus/Pluto square, its deeply transformative energy still lingers, rattling like a storm. True, its intensity lessens and lessens each day, but we still feel it, from its push to make major changes to the sense that life has lead us into the unknown. The lunar eclipse in Libra on April 4 will echo back to the Uranus/Pluto square and if you were born around April 4, October 8, January 4, and July 6, plus or minus four days, this month will be a turning point. Further, Pluto will start its annual retrograde on April 16, bringing another wave of transformation. While this may make for stressful astrology, thankfully this’ll be nothing like we saw last April.
So, what’s a guy or gal to do with April storms in the forecast?
First, bring consciousness to this month’s astrology. When faced with a wave of Uranus and Pluto, co-create with their revolutionary energy. Be empowered to take a bold next step if your life. Leave behind the things or the emotions that don’t serve you anymore. And, as alway, check in with what’s in your self care toolbox.
Last but not least, April is Aries season. Take a tip from the first sign of the zodiac and be the pioneer, the warrior, and the leader. Start something new. And with Uranus in Aries, be the innovator. Channel your inner genius.
You got this.
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DATES TO NOTE: 4/1: Venus sextile Chiron; 4/2: Mercury trine Saturn, Sun trine Jupiter; 4/4: Libra Full Moon Lunar Eclipse 14 degrees; 4/5: Sun square Pluto; 4/6: Mercury trine Jupiter, Sun conjunct Uranus; 4/7: Mercury square Pluto; 4/8: Jupiter Direct, Mercury conjunct Uranus; 4/11: Venus in Gemini; 4/12: Mars sextile Neptune; 4/14: Mercury in Taurus; 4/15: Venus opposite Saturn; 4/16: Pluto Retrograde; 4/17: Mars square Jupiter; 4/18: Aries New Moon 28 degrees; 4/19: Venus square Neptune; 4/20: Sun in Taurus; 4/21: Mars trine Pluto, Mercury square Jupiter; 4/22: Mercury conjunct Mars, Mercury trine Pluto, Venus sextile Jupiter; 4/24: Mercury sextile Chiron; 4/26: Mercury sextile Uranus; 4/28: Mars sextile Uranus; 4/29: Sun sextile Neptune, Venus square Chiron; 4/30: Mercury in Gemini.
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If you know your rising sign, read the corresponding entry below in addition to your Sun sign. If you are new to the zodiac signs, check out my 101 level primer.
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Aries
After the rocky March you had, how could you not be craving the security of solid ground? And with Mars in Taurus, this month will be all about support and the earth beneath your feet. Yes, you are an Aries, but you are a prism of all the signs as well and it’s time to get in touch with your inner earth goddess. Take a tip from Taurus and go out in nature. Smell the flowers. Enjoy creature comforts, from the taste of your favorite foods to the cozy warmth of a blanket. Taurus, your neighboring sign, is all about things it can touch and March will turn you toward the material world — money, how you earn a living, what you spend your money on, the things you own. That said, the other area of focus this month will be your one-on-one partnerships. The lunar eclipse on April 4 will bring matters to a head in a relationship, from making a decision about a business partner to taking a romantic relationship to the next level. Eclipses are nothing to fear, but they do speak to a new chapter and lunar eclipses in particular bring decisions. With Venus and Mars in Taurus, you and a partner may be discussing value or the resources and income you share as a couple. Uranus and Pluto playing a role will mean that something about your relationships must evolve. Taurus also speaks to stability and when Venus makes an opposition to Saturn on April 15, you may need to reassess if you and a partner have what it takes to see things into the long term. Book your consultation to learn more about how April will unfold for you.
Key Themes: Health, wellness, fitness, nutrition, rituals, work, colleagues, projects, value, relationships, partnerships, evolution, transformation, money, income, resources, wealth, security.
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Taurus
Get ready to be invigorated! With Mars making visit to Taurus this month, you’ll have energy and enthusiasm to spare. Mars is the planet of action and so you may feel inspired to start something in April — or just get moving! But be mindful of Mars’s shadow side — impatience, inflammation, and temper. Instead, come up with healthy ways to make Mars happy like exercise and going out in nature for a brisk walk. Speaking of health, the eclipse on April 4 will put a major emphasis on diet, fitness, and your daily health care rituals. Seeing how lunar eclipses bring matters to a head, you may have a decision to make about your health. And with Uranus and Pluto in the mix, don’t be afraid to make a radical change for the better, one that liberates you from the old. By April 11 Venus, your ruling planet, will say hello to Gemini, highlighting communication, learning, curiosity, and travel around town. But with Mercury hanging out in Taurus, you may be taking life at a leisurely pace. Take note of April 15, which is when Venus will face off with Saturn. You may have yet another decision to make or you may feel the weight of responsibilities. Further, Saturn has a reputation for being the cosmic cop, so no slacking off, Taurus. Instead, make a plan for the future. Think about how you strengthen your commitments or even step into a leadership role. Saturn will definitely approve. Book your consultation to learn more about how April will unfold for you.
Key Themes: Action, renewal, vigor, vitality, leadership, frustration, energy, health, wellness, self care, work, projects, colleagues, personal milestones, decisions.
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Gemini
After a slow start this year, life will start to pick up the pace! Mercury, your ruling planet, will begin the month over in Aries, giving you a push to get out there in the world, spend time with friends, community, and make plans for the future. But Mercury’s journey through Aries in the first half of April will take you through the choppy waters of Uranus and Pluto. You may be thinking of making a major change around April 6–7, one that liberates you from the old. If change makes you nervous, use that week to think about what sort of change you want to see in your life. By April 14 you’ll be in Taurus territory, kicking back and maybe enjoying a nap as well. Think of the second half of the month as a natural time out. We all need one, even a busy Gemini like you. As you retreat from the world, you may feel drawn to meditation, quiet reflection, and writing down your dreams. By April 30, Mercury will be in Gemini, its home territory, and you’ll feel like your old self. Before then, a couple of things to take note of. One, Jupiter will turn direct on April 8 after four months. Jupiter just so happens to be your career and partnership planet. If you’ve had a hard time getting things moving on the professional and relationship front, April 8 will be your day. You may even hear unexpected news around that time. Book your consultation to learn more about how April will unfold for you.
Key Themes: Action, transformation, crossroads, awakening, relationship, career, forward movement, retreat, spirituality, rest, creativity, self expression, children, identity, performance, risk, romance.
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Cancer
With all the changes that have happened the past few years, having a strong home base couldn’t be more important. And as you arrive in April, you may find yourself taking survey of your home as well as the people you gather close like family. The lunar eclipse on April 4 will shine a light on this area of your life, bringing a turning point or the end of a chapter. You may decide to buy a home or move, make a change in the home, or redecorate. This part of your chart also speaks to your roots, from family and ancestry to the memories you carry. With Uranus and Pluto playing a part in the eclipse, you may need to make a radical break from the past. Admittedly it’s hard for a Cancer to let go. It’s a sign that teaches us about the power of memory and care for others. But there may be a line in the sand this month. How will you create new memories? Another area of focus this month will be Mars, your career planet. After spending the last five weeks pushing you to make a change in career or the direction your life is headed in, it will move onto Taurus. For the rest of the month it’ll be all about community and friendships as well as taking a slower pace in life. You’ll also be looking toward the future. After all this change, what’s next? What’s your vision? Book your consultation to learn more about how April will unfold for you.
Key Themes: Home, family, connection, emotions, memory, breaking with the past, things outside of our control, letting go, community, friendships, the future, vision, relationships.
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Leo
Feeling far from home? With the Sun, your ruling planet, sailing through Aries for most of April, the spotlight is on travel, exploration, and stretching your legs so to speak. You may be planning a trip or checking this horoscope from some far flung destination that blessedly has Wi-Fi. Can’t travel? You may feel the tug to explore the world in other ways, from travelogues to documentaries. At the crux of this time is a need to push out beyond the four walls of your life, to answer big questions, and find out new truths. With that in mind, education and philosophy may be a focus this month. So, surround yourself with books. Challenge what you think you know is true, especially the first few days of April. The lunar eclipse on April 4 will ignite the mind and inspire you to write, share your story, and what you know. With the Sun lining up with Uranus and Pluto as well, how can you take a leap of faith in your life or start a new chapter this month? Another area that will heat up this month is career. Mars has arrived at the top of your chart, giving your ambitions a boost. This is time to push out into the world, take charge, steer your life in a new direction, and climb up the ladder of success. Mars will give you the drive and stamina to rise to the top. When the Sun crests into career zone on April 20, the spotlight will be on you, giving life to all the things you’ve started this month. If you’re looking to make a change in your career or gain recognition, April will be the month for you. Book your consultation to learn more about how April will unfold for you.
Key Themes: Travel, exploration, long distances, journey, quest, religion, spirituality, truth, meaning, belief, information, wisdom, publishing, career, status, direction, ambition, achievement.
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Virgo
What do you keep hidden? What’s tucked away in the corners of your psyche? What mystery do you need to solve? With Mercury traversing Aries until April 14, you may feel like you have your detective hat on. What will you uncover? This will also be a month filled with personal and psychological transformations, especially with the Sun shining a light on the areas of your life normally reserved for behind closed doors or shared with your trusted inner circle. Keep April 7–8 on your radar. This may be one of your turning points this year and the cosmos will be inviting you to make a break from the past. April will also touch on wealth and finance and you may be working through bank statements, debt, and legacies as a result. Money has a habit of touching on deep psychological themes of power and control. Again, the cosmos will point towards making a major change this month, especially if this is an area that you’ve carried a bit of weight with. Another part of your life getting a bit of action this month is travel and education. You may feel inspired this month to explore, go on a journey, book a vacation, or expand your horizons. This will extend to the classroom as well and this will be a good time to take a seminar, sharpen the mind, or show the world just how much you know. If you are a writer, April may be the month when you publish or your ideas find a wider audience. Book your consultation to learn more about how April will unfold for you.
Key Themes: Intimacy, secrets, mysteries, legacies, finances, shared resources, debt, benefits, transformation, personal growth, emotions, psyche, rebirth, travel, education, wisdom, exploration, quest, truth.
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Libra
You’ve come to a crossroads this month, Libra. And as April opens, you may be thinking, this again? It’s a familiar experience by now, that slightly uncomfortable feeling of having to deliberate between making a left or a right, knowing that either direction will lead you on very different paths. So, how do you choose? The lunar eclipse on April 4 may make the choice all too clear — that’s what eclipses do after all. They close one chapter and open another. That said, much of the action this month will center around the people in your life — friends, lovers, partners, and family. Ever since Uranus set up shop in your relationship sector back in 2011, you’ve been attracting people into your life who not only inspire, but act as a catalyst for change. You may meet someone, especially around the first week of April, who will shake your worldview and challenge what you believe in. After all, we’re living in an era where we need to shake things up. Be open to a whole new way of seeing things! Another area of focus this month will be income, finance, wealth, and the resources you share with others such as a spouse. You may be dealing with a mortgage or loan, sorting through debts, legacies, taxes, or hearing about benefits. This will also be the month to secure financial stability in your life. Heads up on April 15. You have an appointment with Saturn. Make sure everything is organized and above board, especially with finances. No slacking off.
Key Themes: Crossroads, decision, resolution, relationships, friends, partnership, spouse, money, income, wealth, finance, security, stability, legacies, debt, benefits, milestones, maturity.
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Scorpio
Mars is your planet, Scorpio. Every two years it guides you through each sign of the zodiac, helping you to understand the different complexities and seasons of life. April will open with Mars newly arrived in Taurus, a sign that naturally turns you to relationships. Although you’re used to taking charge, April will be a month to learn the fine art of diplomacy and negotiation. It’s also a time to slow down and enjoy life’s earthly pleasures — good food, good company, and the security that comes with wealth and resource. You will feel a pull to connect to others this month. If you’re single and seeking partnership, the cosmos will open a window of opportunity for you. If you’re in a relationship already, the needs of your partner may be first and foremost. How will you find balance instead? Mars also has a reputation for heating things up and your interactions with people may have a touch of the dramatic in April. If the world feels too stressful now, take a tip from the lunar eclipse on April 4 and turn within. There’s a sense that you’re coming to the end of the road in one of your journeys and the eclipse will stress a need for retreat, reflection, and spirituality. Make time for meditation and dreams this month. And with Venus over in Taurus until April 11, isn’t it time to let go of relationship ghosts and old grudges? Use the days around April 19 to surrender it to the gods. Book your consultation to learn more about how April will unfold for you.
Key Themes: Relationship, partnership, negotiation, compromise, retreat, reflection, letting go, spirituality, dreams.
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Sagittarius
Good news, Sag! Jupiter will finally turn direct on April 8 after a four month time out. True, it’s been a good time to reflect, think about the next chapter in life, and make plans, but things haven’t quite been moving as fast as you’d like. So, now that life will give you the green light, where to next? With Jupiter over in the travel part of your chart, this may be the month where you pack your bags and set sail. You’re also in one of the most public times in your life; it’s all about the outside world right now. That said, Mars’s arrival in Taurus will mean that this work will be more work than play. Time to get organized, make appointments, and finish projects. Mars in this part of your chart may feel like you’re burning the midnight oil, so make sure you’re setting time for rest. This will also be the month to focus on health, the body, and eating right. In short, with Jupiter direct after April 8, you’ll be inspired to start new things. Thankfully you’ll have Mars helping you to bring it all into reality. The other thing to keep on your radar is the Libra lunar eclipse on April 4. Falling in your sector of friends, community, and future plans, you may have a decision to make about the people in your life. Libra wants equity and the ruler of Libra, will be over in Taurus highlighting value. Also, Venus will arrive in Gemini on April 11. The rest of the month will be a perfect time to flirt, make new connections, and focus on relationship. Book your consultation to learn more about how April will unfold for you.
Key Themes: Community, friendships, the future, work, self care, health, fitness, diet, nutrition, colleagues, projects, rituals, day to day life, self expression, creativity, children, identity.
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Capricorn
Home is where the heart is, Capricorn. And with the planets gathering around the bottom of your chart, this will be the month to give yourself some much needed tender loving care, especially after the roller coaster ride you’ve been on. But the presence of the planet Uranus in your chart’s home and family sector will mean that it’s time to do things differently. With that in mind, how can you break from past? How can you create new ways of nurturing yourself? Who’s your spiritual family? Keep this in mind as you move through the rocky energies of the lunar eclipse on April 4 and into the first half of the month. April 6–7 may give you an opportunity to make a powerful change in how you care for yourself. The energy of this month after all will demand nothing short than a total makeover. Additionally, the lunar eclipse with highlight career and your place in the world. April may be a month where you decide to take a new direction or even gain public recognition for your hard work. There’s a lot of emphasis on the self expression, identity, and creativity part of your chart as well in April. If you are an artist or performer, how do you show the world your talents? How do you debut the new person you’ve transformed into over the past couple of years? Even though it’s been a lot of hard work, don’t forget to have fun in April. Mars in Taurus will help you connect with the good life. Book your consultation to learn more about how April will unfold for you.
Key Themes: Home, family, connection, roots, grounding, breaking from the past, a move, career, status, direction, ambition, achievement, resolution, decisions, self expression, identity, creativity, children, fun.
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Aquarius
Ever since Saturn, your ruling planet, arrived in Sagittarius a few months ago, you’ve been thinking about the future. You may even be asking yourself, what’s next? Where am I headed? As you ponder the next leg of the journey, April will stress the power of having a strong, grounded home base to anchor your ideas for the future. Mars in the bottom of your chart will motivate you to make a change in the home. This could be a move or a need to rearrange or make purchases for the home that create a sense of stability. In short, it’ll be time to nest this month, especially after the busy February you’ve had. You may still have appointments to take care of around town or dealing with a barrage of phone calls or texts, especially with Mercury stirring up that part of your chart. There may even be unexpected travel around April 6–7. Truth be told, while it will be time to retreat from the world and spend time at home, Mars moving through the bottom of your chart won’t make for peaceful energy. There may be a lot of agitation in the home environment. But you can put Mars to good use by making a list of things that need to get done and checking them off as you complete them or arrange to work from home if you can. In addition, the lunar eclipse on April 4 will highlight education, travel, and your spiritual or philosophical beliefs. You may have to make a decision about a trip or education or you may have an epiphany that totally transforms what you believe to be true. Book your consultation to learn more about how April will unfold for you.
Key Themes: Home, family, where you live, move, security, connection, foundation, stability, the future, the past, community, friendships, travel, movement, appointments, the neighborhood, siblings, writing, speaking, communication.
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Pisces
Time for a checkup, Pisces. With Jupiter in the home stretch of its visit to your chart’s health and wellness sector, this is a good month to redouble on your self care. You may want to take a look at fitness, set a goal for a long walk in nature, and eat more fresh fruits and vegetables. Plus you have Saturn keeping a keen eye on you this year, so this isn’t the time to slack off. If you’ve felt stagnant or low on energy since December, life will begin to move forward after April 8. Hurrah! This month is part of a larger story where you will be inspired to make a radical change in who you are and how you express yourself. Similarly, don’t be afraid to innovate and cultivate your inner genius. You’re one of the few signs that has a natural intuition and if you get a brilliant idea this month, run with it! In other news, income and material stability will be a focus this month. You may have a decision to make about a loan or a financial matter, especially around the April 4 lunar eclipse. Ultimately the eclipse will be taking you into the deepest reaches of your psyche. What do you fear? Are these real fears or imagined? What’s at the core of these fears? This eclipse will be a powerful opportunity to release from the past, but first you have to see what you’ve been hiding away. You may have a powerful need to communicate what’s been heretofore unconscious or lurking in the psyche. Thankfully, with Jupiter highlighting health, this is an excellent month to talk to a counselor or therapist. Book your consultation to learn more about how April will unfold for you.
Key Themes: Health, wellness, psychological health, psyche, secrets, fears, mysteries, income, stability, security, wealth, the material, share resources, your partner’s money, benefits, debt, finance, travel, siblings, the neighborhood, communication, classes, learning, writing.
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