Although the chaos of March may have ended, that doesn’t mean there won’t be some lingering emotional debris to deal with in April. This month, Mercury is direct in Pisces – a sign it’s not comfortable in – meaning that many of us will be intuitively aware of both our actions and how we communicate.

Letting go of the past and moving toward a bright future will also play heavily on your mind in April. During this Taurus season, you may be met with a lot of opposition, particularly with old, antiquated ideas that are taking too long to change, so it’s up to you to find the right balance between action and inaction.

But fear not. Towards the end of the month, the new moon in Taurus will relieve much of the tension from the previous week and inspire you to create new normals that bring greater stability. We then end the month with Venus re-entering Aries on 30 April, where we’ll feel a powerful call to focus on personal desires without letting anyone else get in our way.

Are you ready for the new month ahead? Here’s what’s in store for each star sign. 

Aries

21 March to 19 April

The first week of this month ushers in a sense of clarity as Mercury stations direct. Instead of reflecting on your subconscious barriers, you are finding the energy to make the necessary changes that allow you to express your best self. However, the second week brings with it a test in which childhood wounds involving important people in your life will be placed front and centre. It’s up to you how you handle repairing these relationships, but you will be guided to let go of dependencies on important relationships in your life to focus on more personal healing.

Your planet will move into Leo on 18 April, giving you the energy to party and tap into the recreational part of your life. However, don’t forget about your financial responsibilities and make sure you’re still able to save for a rainy day. During Taurus season, you will find yourself working on creating stability from within, but your love life may prove to be a bit of a distraction. With Mercury also being in your sign, try your best not to be hard on yourself, as well as others – find a sense of balance that works for you.

Finally, the new moon in Taurus brings with it a sense of revival and hope when it comes to your confidence and sense of self-worth. You are recognising that you’ve been through a lot of ups and downs but that the only thing you have control over is the present. Emotionally, you might feel a bit conflicted about your true desires, but when all else fails, just sit on it. This can be hard for you, Aries, but sometimes stepping away brings clarity. You will get your answers soon enough. 

Taurus

20 April to 20 May

Communication will slowly and surely open up for you in the first week of April, especially in the friend department. If there were any disagreements or frustrations last month, you will now have more clarity about the situation, which will help you navigate it better this time around. In the process, you might be able to see how you displayed defensiveness when you didn’t need to, which can lead you to face some inner-child pain head-on. The full moon will be a perfect time to release any habits that encourage codependency and self-unacceptance. As you get close to mid-month, peace and harmony will surround your social life and apologies will have been made.

You may feel some ambiguity in your love and financial life, but as the month goes on, you will start to understand them better. It may lead to more frustration at first, but instead of being angry at your past self, it’s best to isolate yourself for a bit and devise an action plan. Plus, there might be some immediate things you need to focus on in your home or family life that are more deserving of your energy than you steaming like a teapot over things you can’t change.

Your birthday season is here on the 19th as well (happy birthday, Taurus!). The new moon in your sign is assisting you in letting go of the past and allowing an exciting future to blossom. Don’t allow your stubbornness to hold on to emotional past situations. Instead, your planet Venus will enter Aries on the last day of the month, giving you a fiery motivation to dive into the unknown. What you find may stir up some emotions, but rest assured that trusting your intuition will help you to navigate this. 

Gemini

21 May to 20 June

Recently, you have been taking stock of the ways you present yourself to the world, and you’re finally ready for something new. Luckily, your ideas will start to flow more and more as the month goes on, becoming inspired by both the good and the bad. While looking deeper into the challenging inspiration, you may start to focus on moments when you’ve been let down by people you are associated with. This will be an excellent time to release those painful moments, whether it involves letting go of the memories through forgiveness or letting go of the relationships completely.

Don’t forget about cultivating the friendships and connections you already have so they can grow stronger. Your eagerness may be overwhelming to others, but it is authentic, and that shows. However, there will be times when you find yourself overwhelmed and decide to retreat, which can throw others off. Remember to take in the mental and bodily signals you receive so you can rest and move with more fluidity.

You are looking to form healthier habits so you can achieve your goals, and this, in turn, will connect you with like-minded people. This may not be the easiest transition, but it will definitely be worth it in the long run.

Cancer

21 May to 20 June

Cancerians are private people with a small circle of trust; they often stay in their shells and keep their cards close to their chests. However, this month will prompt you to assess your lack of desire to put yourself out there and heal your need to consistently retreat. As such, anything confusing in this part of your life will start to have more clarity. There is beauty in other perspectives, so open your mind to it: you might just learn something life-changing.

This month, you will slowly start to be bolder in your public life, asserting yourself when you need to. You have often left things unsaid, but now you’re motivated to speak your mind openly. This will become apparent in your career and may shock people in your work environment at first. But don’t feel the need to hold yourself back. While some colleagues may be intimidated by your new empowered approach at first, they will come to respect it.

Towards the end of the month, people will start to understand that your new attitude isn’t going anywhere. You may notice that you’re attracting different people into your social network, but don’t be afraid to welcome them with open arms. The connection between you and these new pals can be beneficial and fulfilling to all. They may also bring a side out of you that brings you more positive attention, particularly from those in positions of authority. Keep your eyes open for positive career news.

Leo

23 July to 22 August

Leos are also notoriously private, but this month you will feel the urge to dig into this more, particularly as it relates to how you were raised. Remind yourself that while you don’t have to be vulnerable with everyone, you also don’t have to hold everything in all the time. Being your best self is about finding a balance that works for you.

By mid-month, you’ll be itching for a change of scenery, whether it’s a big trip to somewhere exotic or closer to home. Wherever you go, it will help to quench the explorative thirst that you’ve been feeling. Also, with Mars entering your sign this month, you have a load of energy to burn, so moving around will be like food for your soul. Following this energy from within can bring a lot of attention to you as well, which you should use to your advantage. However, don’t be surprised if some in your life are jealous of your newfound shine!

Toward the end of the month, that extra attention may spill over into your career, with authority figures giving you a second glance for opportunities. This would be a great chance to state your intentions in terms of your career trajectory. If you don’t know what that is right now, it’s time to figure it out. A lot of this positivity in your life is coming from your change in perspective. If you keep this up, the blessings will only multiply. Keep up the great work.

Virgo

23 August to 22 September

Relationships of all kinds will be a big focus for you this month, Virgo. You’re ready to move forward with cultivating the most important connections in your life, but in doing that, you have to be ready to let people into your private world. This is the challenging part. It’s understandable; not everyone deserves all of you. However, if you want that deep love you crave, you have to open up. You might be used to being self-sufficient and doing everything on your own, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Let go of that idea and take the trusting hand that is reaching out to help you.

Mid-month, you will start to dig a little more into your internal hang-ups around love and learn to be OK with going after the things and people you want. This is a change of philosophy for you, and it may feel a bit uncomfortable; however, it will all be worth it when your goals start falling into place.

By the end of the month, you will start to be more acclimated to this new perspective on love, partnerships and other aspects of life. This new integration of philosophy will flow more easily, and you may even start to see results in your efforts. Even if you don’t see it right away, you will feel better about yourself. If you do the work, by next month, the results will be loud and clear. 

Libra

23 September to 22 October

You may have noticed habits that may be blocking you from having stronger relationships and partnerships – both romantic and platonic – and it’s louder than ever this month. Previously, you might have struggled to keep up with the people closest to you, instead choosing to float around in a world of your own. However, the full moon in your sign this month is asking you to let go of aspects of codependency and complacency that you have within yourself. Show up and be your true, authentic self in partnerships in your life. If others are not feeling the real you, it’s their loss!

Mid-month, expect your confidence to grow and your communication to become bolder. You’re not exactly demanding things from others, you’re just expressing your boundaries and not backing down. When it comes to your close friends and partners, a quick chat will generally be respected. However, some of your other friends and acquaintances may try to fight back with aggression. If this happens, you should stand your ground with love and respect for yourself and others.

Overall, don’t forget the emotional progress you’ve made this year so far. Stay strong. This is just a moment, and it shall pass. By the end of the month, everything will start to balance out, and more harmony and peace will be in your social life. 

Scorpio

23 October to 21 November

Fun times are back, Scorpio! Whether you’re in full romance mode with a new date, celebrating the warmer weather or getting into a new hobby, you have this eagerness to express yourself more freely. You’re not only communicating your desires; you’re making it happen, too. However, a nagging reminder of your ‘responsibilities’ might convince you to dial down the excitement just in case. Ignore it. Allow yourself to be free a bit, and remember that you have to take care of yourself as well. 

That being said, you may find yourself with some new responsibilities or a work environment change around mid-month. The demands of the higher-ups in your career are becoming more pressing, but this gives a lot of opportunity for growth. Remember, these opportunities are great, but don’t let them stress you out too much. Be careful to balance your home life and work life so that neither gets in the way. 

The new moon in Taurus this month will be highlighting love, romance and important partnerships in your life. Situations from the past may come up that may make you feel emotionally irritated. Stability in love is very important to you, so if you feel that it is threatened in any way, it will make you a bit sensitive. Love – romantic and platonic – waxes and wanes. Don’t let these tough moments dictate your emotions too much. 

Sagittarius

22 November to 21 December

If there is any confusion or disharmony in your private or home life, know that the energy will shift this month to offer more clarity and tranquility. As you start to feel more solid emotionally, you will want to let your hair down and relax into this peace. You can, but some things still need to be addressed. It has become clear that certain people in your life do not support your interests and may even ridicule you about them. It’s OK for friends not to like the same things, but acceptance of one another is an important foundation for a good relationship. Try to resolve this as best you can to bring all the people you love on this trip called life.

Even though some of your friendships might be struggling, your dating life is looking promising. Whether you are with someone long-term or just exploring where it goes, romance is in the air, and the biggest turn-on is direct communication.  Beyond romance, you are being motivated by this fiery Aries energy as well. You’ve been wanting to bring your feet to the ground when it comes to expanding your mind to different perspectives. Travel might be expected in your plans as well.

The new moon will inspire you to bring some newness into your daily life and leave you craving a change in routine. Switching things up might be uncomfortable at first, but this is when you do your best work, Sag. Allow that change to bring in inspiration and more beautiful memories! 

Capricorn

22 December to 19 January

Let’s be honest: the retrograde energy from March really tripped you up. No matter how clearly you communicated, people just weren’t getting it. Luckily, a lot of that fog will clear up this month and you will finally be able to put action to your thoughts. You were trying so hard to be logical and practical during those trying times that you forgot your emotional self, and those pent-up feelings now need to be expressed. 

The first step to shifting these feelings is sharing them. I know you struggle with that, Capricorn, but I promise you that there are people in your life who care. Reach out to the people you feel the most comfortable with and set aside some time to let it all out. Don’t be afraid to reach out for professional help as well. Follow that little eagerness inside to dig deep and heal. You will see that certain parts of your life will open up more because you are becoming more comfortable with expressing yourself.

The good news is that the new moon towards the end of the month is pushing you to have more fun in your life. This will be a great time to let go of any preconceived notions, by you or anyone else, and try something new. It’s a great opportunity to let it all out and bring some much-needed lightness into your life. The peace you will feel from within will be memorable and something you will want to sustain. 

Aquarius

20 January to 18 February

Money has been so cruel to you for the last month. However, these tricky financial times have shown you that you can work through any struggle to get what you want and need. Luckily, this energy is moving on, but the lessons are sticking. As more clarity moves into your psyche, you will see that the more self-assured you were that everything was going to be OK, the more successes you had. Allow your experiences to guide you in tough times, and remember: some answers are not in a book.

This month, the people you are in partnership with, whether romantic or platonic, are showing up in a more fiery and motivated way. It may seem like a lot at first, but eventually, it may inspire you to be bolder in your own life. 

There is also some new energy coming into your home and family life brought by the new moon. Whether it’s a home renovation, talks of a move, or a new addition to the family, this energy will be a reflection of the past you experienced with yourself and your relationships. You’ve learned some tough lessons, and you have the passion to apply them to your life so that you don’t have to go through those situations again. Towards the end of the month, your communication will be a bit smoother, so utilise that energy and take advantage of it.  

Pisces

19 February to 20 March

You remember those cartoons that would have a cloud of fog over someone’s head when they were confused or knocked out? That was you for the past few weeks, Pisces. This retrograde energy moving into your sign has been a doozy, and you’re ready for it to end. Don’t worry: Mercury and Venus will be direct in your sign early this month, giving you peace and understanding. However, the full moon will immediately put you to the task of letting go of some emotional sensitivity and trauma. You can be a bit codependent at times, and this full moon wants you to learn about self-reliance as well as being able to lean on people you love. Tapping into this energy will give you confidence like no other. Knowing that you can handle your own needs will be like a magic wand, allowing you to reach for your desires through sheer will.

You may be looking over the details of your finances mid-month for one reason or another. Maybe you see some things you want to dispute or you feel like you should be getting paid more at your current position. Regardless, this will motivate you to change your typical routine and habits so you can catch these things a bit faster. You may even be considering other positions if you feel there isn’t enough inspiration at your current job. Before you make any decision, look into the details and communicate your thoughts to the right people. You might be able to get what you want and more with just a few conversations.

By the end of the month, you may have a different perspective that is more open to suggestions and new ideas. There may be some opportunities for financial gains, too, that will actualise next month but will be talked about this month. Review the opportunity, and if it sounds doable, go for it! 

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