Maraschino’s April 2025 Horoscope
Words: Maraschino
Welcome to April. In typical life fashion, some of it’s cool, and some of it’s kind of a drag. You definitely won’t be bored.
The New Moon Solar Eclipse in Aries on March 29th was truly gargantuan and the effects will continue to ripple out for the next 6 months. With Neptune officially in Aries for the next 14 years, we’re invited to take bold action to realize our dreams, in stark contrast to the more passive, idealistic and occasionally delulu style of its predecessor Pisces.
Some of the sunnier moments of April happen early on when Saturn in Pisces sextiles Uranus in Taurus on April 4th, the Sun in Aries sextiles Jupiter in Gemini on April 5th, Venus and Mercury finally go direct mid-month, and Mars gets to leave it’s unhappy place (Cancer) for a more lux and elementally-harmonious abode in fiery Leo.
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The Full Moon in Libra on April 12th will shake up our relationships, with Venus going direct minutes later in top form, exalted in Pisces. While Mercury in Pisces isn’t ideal, the marine layer lifts on April 16th when it finally shifts back into Aries. The energy between the 20th-28th is going to be pretty choppy, and will likely create or amplify power struggles of all stripes – social, political, personal and professional.
On April 20th, the Sun in Taurus will square Mars in Leo, followed by a Sun-square-Pluto in Aquarius configuration on the 23rd. Mars will oppose Leo on the 26th, and why not, New Moon in Taurus T-squaring Mars in Leo and Pluto in Aquarius on the 27th. I guess just try your best not to add fuel to the fire, and excuse yourself from any table that looks like it’s about to get flipped.
With Pluto in Aquarius and Neptune in Aries behind the wheel for the next 14-20 years, the world and everything in it will be transforming at warp speed, and it’s important to focus our energies on the outcomes we want, personally and collectively, rather than any setbacks we may experience in the short term.
With the North Node in Pisces for the next 2 years, embracing some of her higher ideals like creativity, compassion, empathy, and forgiveness can certainly guide us along the way.
Key Dates:
April 4: Saturn in Pisces sextile Uranus in Taurus
April 7: Venus retrograde conjunct Saturn in Pisces
April 7: Mercury stations direct in Pisce
April 12: Full Moon in Libra
April 12: Venus stations direct in Pisces
April 16: Mercury ingresses into Aries
April 16: Mercury conjunct Neptune in Aries
April 17: Mars ingresses into Leo
April 19: Sun ingresses into Taurus
April 20: Sun in Taurus square Mars in Leo
April 23: Sun in Taurus square Pluto in Aquarius
April 24: Venus conjunct Saturn in Pisces
April 26: Mars in Leo opposite Pluto in Aquarius
April 27: New Moon in Taurus
April 30: Venus ingresses into Aries
Advice from the Tarot: Knight of Swords
Defend your point of view. Lead with your truth and fight for what’s right. Even though you may be in the midst of a stormy period, do not give up. Remain focused on your goals and carry on.
Happy birthday, Aries! This month you’re stepping into a period of profound transformation and self-discovery, marked by a mix of introspection and inspired action. Neptune entered your sign for the first time since 1861 on March 30th, setting off a 14-year transformative journey of your identity and life trajectory. How you perceive yourself and how others perceive you will shift quite a bit over the next decade and change. Mercury and Venus are still retrograde in Pisces in your twelfth house, so if you’ve been feeling reclusive, confused or processing a lot behind the scenes - that would make a lot of sense right now. The April 4th Saturn-Uranus sextile will help you find innovative solutions to lingering personal challenges particularly surrounding finances and self-worth, and create an opportunity to break-free of outdated habits and beliefs– but only through patience and planning.
I know that’s not always your jam, but the payoff will be *chef’s kiss* if you’re willing to lock in. This could also be a cool time to explore the world of audio subliminal tracks to increase financial abundance if you’re open to it. On April 7th, Venus retrograde will conjunct Saturn and Mercury will station direct in your twelfth house. This alignment asks you to dig deep and confront fears or patterns you’ve been avoiding, and with Mercury back on track, that should help you see the way through with a little more clarity.
The Full Moon in Libra on April 12th will light up your seventh house of 1-on-1 partnerships, bringing a major conclusion or completion to a relationship matter. You may find yourself clearing out karmic clutter related to done-and-dusted romances, and gain insights that help you make critical decisions in this area of your life.
When Mercury in Aries conjuncts Neptune in the first house on April 16th, your intuition will be heightened, but so will your vulnerability to confusion or escapism. Trust your instincts, and try to keep your feet firmly planted on the ground. Mars will enter Leo and your fifth house of pleasure on April 17th, blazing a trail for a steamy spring fling or two to emerge. When the Sun enters Taurus on the 19th, the spotlight will be on your second house of money, resources, and self-worth, and while this would normally be a pretty peachy vibe, Pluto in Aquarius in your eleventh house will be squaring off with the Sun the next day, creating some friction between your values and your friend group. Don’t take the bait if you find yourself at odds with haters, and let the snakes crinkle their heads from the sidelines. The New Moon in Taurus kisses your second house of resources and values on the 27th, and again, Pluto and Mars want to bust up the party a little bit, so you may find yourself in a situation where you have to step outside of your comfort zone to prove your worth or pursue a love connection or creative project regardless of what others say. Lucky Venus enters your sign on the 30th, ending the month on a positive note. Your charm, magnetism, and confidence will get a major boost, and you’ll look even hotter than usual.
Advice from the Tarot: The Fool
Put the past behind you and start over. The adventures ahead will be a lot dreamier than the ones before.
Hi Taurus! Until April 19th, the Sun will be hanging out in your twelfth house of rest and relaxation. The mood is very spa days, champagne and bubble baths, clandestine romances, and other behind-the-scenes indulgences while the world around you does all the wild stuff it’s doing right now. With Mercury and Venus still retrograde in your eleventh house of friendships and dreams, you may find yourself revisiting old connections, reassessing life goals, and tying up loose ends in your social life.
April 4th brings a harmonious connection between Saturn in your eleventh house and Uranus in your first, that will likely urge you to break free from outdated social dynamics and ideas in a structured and methodical way. Whether you’re updating your vision for the future or feeling the pull to connect with like-minded souls, this is a great time for progressive change in how you perceive yourself in the world. On April 7th, retrograde Venus will conjunct Saturn in your eleventh house, further asking you to reflect on your values regarding your friendships and future aspirations.
Are the people you’re surrounded by truly aligned with who you want to become? Do you feel clear on what you want to manifest for the future? That same day, Mercury stations direct in Pisces in the same zone, which should help you find clarity in this area of your life as the month progresses. The Full Moon in Libra on April 12th illuminates your sixth house of health, routines, and work, and asks you to take a closer look at how your daily life aligns with your long-term goals and values.
Around this time, you may have a revelation about sneaky habits that undermine your well-being, prompting you to switch it up and pursue a more balanced lifestyle. On April 16th, Mercury will conjunct Neptune in the twelfth, making it an optimal period for visionary pursuits, working on creative projects behind the scenes, and even picking up a new spiritual practice. When Mars enters Leo and your fourth house of foundations, the focus shifts to your living situation and emotional security, fueling you to address any issues within your home dynamic with the intention of creating a more nurturing and stable environment for yourself. On April 19th, your birthday season begins, and it’s your time to shine and nurture your own growth and happiness.
The skies get a little turbulent on the 20th as Mars in Leo squares off with your Sun, possibly stirring up some drama in your home or with a family member and again on the 23rd when Pluto in your tenth house squares your Sun. This aspect could bring power struggles, or transformations involving an authority figure or your public reputation. Do your best to keep your composure and avoid getting dragged into any drama you’ll regret later. When Venus conjuncts Saturn in Pisces again on the 24th, you have a clearer sense of who your true blue friends are amidst all the chaos of the previous days, as well as a solidified vision of the way forward. The New Moon in Taurus on the 27th will T-square Mars in Leo in the fourth and Pluto in Aquarius in the tenth house, which could feel very “pressure sandwich” between your home and professional life. April 30th brings a likely-welcomed opportunity to slip back into hermit mode when Venus moves into Aries and your 12th house of dreams and the subconscious. This is an optimal time to chill, meditate, journal, and channel some of the explosive energies of the previous days into a creative work if you’re up for it.
Advice from the Tarot: Wheel of Fortune
Create your own luck. Roll with the changes, and be on the lookout for fortunate opportunities.
Hello, sweet Gemini. We start off April with the Sun in Aries and your eleventh house of community and long-term goals. Your ruler Mercury and hot friend Venus are still doing the retrograde shuffle in your tenth house of career and status, potentially creating a fair amount of confusion and delays in your professional life. Do you like your current job? How do you feel about your public image? This is a prime time to get clear on what direction you want to move in before these two station direct on the 7th and 12th respectively.
On April fourth, Saturn in the 10th will sextile Uranus in the twelfth house, encouraging you to break free from any subconscious patterns holding you back from achieving success, while also helping you cultivate a unique, progressive, professional identity. The Venus-Saturn conjunction on April 7th will prompt you to further reflect on your professional life, and the relationships therein, as well as your long-term vision of success. You’ll be figuring out what you want to release and what you want to breathe new life into for the long haul. Mercury will station direct that day as well, clearing the haze in this area of your life as the month progresses.
The Full Moon in Libra on April 12th will be illuminating your fifth house of creativity, self-expression and romance. Expect breakthroughs and culminations with a creative project, a romantic relationship, and even just your personal sense of happiness. And while all of this is great, Luna’s opposition to Aries in your eleventh house of community suggests there may be some frenemies in your midst who are a little triggered by your upleveling.
But you're a Gemini, so you kinda love it, and you’ll double-down even if I don’t encourage you to, which I am. Oh, and Venus goes direct that day, too! Mercury ingresses into Aries on the 16th, and conjuncts Neptune in your eleventh house, inspiring you to connect with your friends on a deeper level or create a new vision for your long-term goals. Be mindful of unrealistic expectations, as well as deceptive advice or people around this time.
Mars will move into Leo on April 17th, firing up your third house of communication, and short-distance travel. You’ll feel energized to assertively share your ideas, and may even be a little impulsive in this regard. By all means, enjoy yourself, but take it easy, especially when the Sun moves into Taurus and your twelfth house the next day, quickly followed by a square with Mars in Leo on the 20th.
On April 23rd, the Sun will square Pluto and bring an intense moment of transformation regarding your beliefs, philosophy, or worldview. You may feel pressure to adapt new ideas or let go of outworn patterns that limit your growth. On April 24th, Venus conjuncts Saturn again, and with Venus direct, this is a great time to make a long-term commitment regarding professional goals. April 26th will bring yet another intense square in your third house of communication and ninth house of philosophy and higher learning, with the New Moon in Taurus in your twelfth house of seclusion climbing in the ring the following day. Try to keep it cool, and steer clear of ideological conflicts around this time, as they may come with gnarlier repercussions than you expect. Sweet Venus glides into Aries and your eleventh house on April 30th, bringing love, light and levity back to your friendzone. Stay up, Gemmy.
Advice from the Tarot: 6 of Wands
Celebrate your wins, and keep moving forward with confidence and grace.
Hey Cancer! April brings a blend of intellectual growth, professional ambition, and social evolution for you. The Month begins with the Sun lighting up your tenth house of career and public life, giving you the opportunity to shine in your professional endeavors. You’ll feel inspired to push forward career goals and establish a stronger presence in your field. Mercury and Venus in Pisces are still retrograding through your ninth house of higher education, philosophy, foreign travel and publishing until the 7th and 12th, so you’ve likely been reassessing your plans and perspectives in this area of your life.
On April 4th, Saturn in Pisces will sextile Uranus in Taurus in your eleventh house, likely bringing new opportunities to collaborate with others in ways that challenge your thinking and support your personal evolution. April 7th will see a Pisces-coded retrograde Venus conjunct Saturn, and Mercury stationing direct. All of this action in your ninth house will further push you to question, reflect and ultimately chart a course forward with any initiatives involving personal philosophies, higher education, and spiritual beliefs.
On April 12th, the full moon in Libra in your fourth house of home and family will bring a culmination regarding your living situation or personal foundation, where unresolved issues can be revealed and healed at this time. On April 16th, Mercury will conjunct Neptune in Aries in your tenth house of career and public life. This aspect will definitely bring a surge of creativity and intuition into your professional world, but it can also create confusion and idealism so try to be cautious and clear in your communications at work.
Mars finally leaves your sign on April 17th, for a more comfortable HQ in Leo-land and your second house of personal resources. You’ll be hyped on money matters, seeking out new income streams and taking bold action to bolster your stability.
On April 19th, the Sun moves into Taurus in your eleventh house of friendships, social groups, and long-term goals. During this period you’ll likely be focused on connecting with like-minded people and forming friendships that align with your values and vision. On April 20th, Mars in your second house of resources will square the Sun, triggering some tension between your desire to have a social life and pay the bills. Be ready to work a little harder to achieve your goals at this time, and keep an eye out for opportunities to collaborate and build with simpatico energies on exciting ventures that increase your income around the New Moon in Taurus on the 27th.
On April 30th, Venus returns to Aries in your tenth house, making it an excellent time to confidently push forward with career aspirations, and attract recognition for your talents.
Advice from the Tarot: 9 of Pentacles
Count your blessings, and use your resources to create beauty in this life. You have what you need to live life on your own terms. Don’t settle for less.
Hi Leo! April kicks off with the Sun shining bright in Aries and your ninth house of expanded horizons, encouraging you to explore new territories, plan a life-changing trip or simply embrace experiences that bring you closer to your higher purpose. Mercury and Venus will still be retrograding in your eighth house of transformation and shared resources until the 7th and 12th, so you may still be wading through some unresolved emotional matters, financial commitments, and investments. This can be a good time for deep healing or renegotiating terms that no longer work for you.
On April 4th, Saturn in your eighth house forms a sweet sextile with Uranus in Taurus in your tenth house of career. This could bring a game-changing opportunity out of the blue, such as a sudden promotion, or unexpected professional breakthrough that levels you up in a big way, but also comes with added responsibility.
Retrograde Venus conjuncts Saturn in Pisces in your eighth house on April 7th, signaling a powerful time of reflection regarding your emotional and financial commitments. While this aspect can bring up feelings of pressure or restriction in relationships involving shared resources, Mercury stationing direct on the same day will begin to lift some of the fog and confusion in this area of your life and help you chart a way forward confidently.
The Full Moon in Libra on April 12th will bring an emotional revelation regarding how you communicate with others, and there’s likely to be a release of old patterns and beliefs that no longer serve you. On April 16th, Mercury ingresses into Aries in your ninth house and conjuncts Neptune.
You might be making plans to travel to another country, publish something, or go back to school – but with Neptune involved just make sure you’re reading the fine print and double-check your facts before finalizing anything. Mars will finally re-enter your sign on April 17th, lighting up your first house and charging you up with lots of charm and vitality.
When the Sun moves into Taurus on April 19th, your focus will shift to career matters and your status in the world. Keep in mind that there might be a little turbulence in the friendly skies from the 20th on when Mars in Leo clashes with the Sun in Taurus, creating a power struggle between your personal desires and professional responsibilities. On the 23rd, the Sun squares Pluto in Aquarius, dragging your personal relationships into the mix, and possibly in a public way, so be mindful of what you share and with whom.
On April 24th, we have the second Venus-Saturn conjunction in Pisces in your eighth house, where you will likely be solidifying commitments in love and finances. Mars in Leo will oppose Pluto in Aquarius on April 26th, where once again you find yourself in a stand-off regarding your identity and your relationships. Avoid being impulsive or reactive, and try your best to channel this intensity into productive transformation.
The New Moon in Taurus on April 27th activates your tenth house of career, giving you the competitive edge if you’re seeking a promotion or a new job. It will be t-squaring Mars and Pluto, so expect some challenges and do your best to push through any obstacles with determination. On April 30th, Venus will move into Aries in your ninth house of travel and philosophy, blessing any endeavors that involve pleasure and beauty seeking through new experiences.
Advice from the Tarot: The Emperor
Set your vision and make pragmatic choices that favour security and stability in your life.
Hi, Virgo. Hope you’re holding up after that wild eclipse in your sign last month. April will be yet another period of emotional deep-dives and relationship reassessments with the Sun in Aries in your eighth house of joint resources and regeneration until the 19th. This is a powerful time of letting go of any baggage standing between you and your best life. With Venus and Mercury retrograding through your seventh house until mid-month, there’s still some kinks to work out in 1-on-1 relationships. When Saturn sextiles Uranus in your ninth house of expansion on April 4th, you may experience a cathartic breakthrough in how you approach connections, or even go on a spontaneous trip to a distant land with someone you’re partnered up with.
The Venus-Saturn conjunction on April 7th encourages moments of reflection on the commitments you’ve made, whether in love or business. You’ll be deciding what’s in and what’s out, with a little help from your ruler Mercury stationing direct that day. The full moon in Libra on April 12th could bring a nice paycheck your way or some other breakthrough regarding your personal finances. Venus will go direct a few minutes later adding an extra touch of luck to this lunation.
When Mercury enters fiery Aries and conjuncts Neptune in your eighth house on April 16th, it’s best to view any significant joint financial commitments or intimate bonds sans star-filter to ensure you have the facts straight before making any definitive moves. Mars enters Leo and your twelfth house on April 17th, inviting you to spend more time in introspection, focus on healing, and possibly work on a project behind the scenes.
This is also an opportune time to confront any internal blocks or hidden fears preventing you from shining your light. The Sun moves into Taurus and your ninth house on April 19th, spotlighting spiritual exploration, long-distance travel, and publishing matters. When Mars in the twelfth house squares it on April 20th, you might be feeling an overwhelming push-pull between answering the call to expand your horizons and staying in your comfort zone. On the 23rd, the Sun will square Pluto in Aquarius in your sixth house, creating friction between your desire to expand and the limitations of your routine.
If you’re feeling the least bit stifled or spiritually stunted by your job, that could really bubble up on this day. April 24th will bring another Venus-Saturn conjunction to your seventh house of relationships, and hopefully by this round you’re ready to fully lock in or call it quits for the highest good of all involved. The new Moon in Taurus in your ninth house on April 27th is a chance to set new intentions to travel to distant horizons and explore new philosophies. It’ll be T-squaring Mars and Pluto in your 12th and 6th house respectively, so you may have to ditch any self-sabotaging tendencies or habits standing in your way. Finally, on April 30th, benefic Venus moves into Aries in your eighth house of intimacy, blessing any endeavors involving merging, sharing, and transforming through deep connections.
Advice from the Tarot: Judgement
This a time of awakening and rebirth. Follow your higher calling.
Hi Libra! April is all about balancing relationships and personal growth. The Sun in your seventh house of partnerships through the 19th is spotlighting your one-on-one connections, making it an optimal time for deepening bonds, whether in love, business, or friendships. With that said, Mercury and Venus are still retrograde in your sixth house of daily habits until April 7th and 12th, respectively, so you may still have some kinks to iron out regarding personal health or work before you can truly immerse yourself in the sea of love.
On April 4th, Saturn in your sixth forms a supportive sextile with Uranus in the eighth, potentially bringing some unexpected income from a job or psychological breakthrough regarding your wellness. The Venus-Saturn conjunction on April 7th deepens your reflection on commitments to work and health, and Mercury stations direct on the same day, which will begin to lift any haze that’s been clouding up this area of your life. On April 12th, the Full Moon will illuminate your first house of identity, and bring a 6-month glow-up that began in October of 2024 to a successful completion.
Venus goes direct in Pisces in your sixth house shortly after, bringing some much needed benevolence and sweetness back to your routines. It should start to get a little easier to stick to your wellness protocol, and exchanges with co-workers should be a little smoother than you’ve been experiencing in her absence.
When Mercury moves into Aries on April 16th, it will conjunct Neptune, which may bring about a dreamy exchange with a romantic or business partner. As always when Neptune is involved, indulge in the fantasy, but be aware of potential for over-idealization or miscommunication.
Mars enters Leo on April 17th, energizing your social life, or giving you a leadership role in a group project. However, the Sun’s ingress into Taurus on April 19th, beams up your eighth house, shifting your focus to investments, intimacy, and transformation. Mars in Leo will clash with the Sun on April 20th, sparking some tension between your goals and the money you need to realize them. On April 23rd, the Sun will square Pluto in Aquarius in your fifth house, stirring tension between your shared resources and creative expression, especially romantic or artistic ventures. April 24th brings another Venus-Saturn conjunction in your sixth house, which in the midst of all of this contentious energy makes me think you’ll be doubling down on your commitment to carving time and space for a healthy work-life balance in order to weather any storms that come your way.
On April 26th, Mars in your eleventh house of community will square Pluto in your fifth house of self-expression, which happened right around New Year’s Day of 2025 if you want to retrace your steps for a second. This aspect can be about “friends” coming for you about your goals, or creative and romantic aspirations you’re pursuing. Just remember that when push comes to shove, Pluto’s the powerhouse in this equation, so keep doing you, sweet Libra. The New Moon on April 27th in your eighth house signals a fresh start with shared resources and intimacy, but because it will be T-squaring Mars in Leo in the eleventh, and Pluto in Aquarius in your fifth house, you’ll likely still be feeling pretty triggered and tender from any lingering drama of the past week. This too will pass, and Venus’ ingress into Aries on April 30th will bring exciting, dynamic, partnerships and soulmates into your orbit.
Advice from the Tarot: Queen of Pentacles
Nurture your resources, and take the necessary steps to create an abundant future for yourself and the ones you love.
Hey Scorpio! April is packed with opportunities for personal growth, creativity, and deeper connections. The Sun in Aries in your sixth house through the 19th brings focus to your daily routines, health, and work. You had a lot of time to reflect on this area of your life throughout March with the retrogrades, so this is really about applying the lessons you’ve learned. Mercury and Venus are retrograding through your fifth house of creativity and romance, asking you to spend more time doing what you love and reassessing what makes you happiest.
Saturn will make a dreamy sextile to Uranus on April 4th, setting you up for a spontaneous and sweet weekend with someone you love, or if you’re single, you could meet a ride-or-die out in the wild unexpectedly. The Venus-Saturn conjunction on April 7th asks you to reflect deeply on commitments you’ve made in love or creative ventures. With Mercury stationing direct that day as well, you’ll experience a lot more clarity on how to move forward with confidence as the month progresses.
On April 12th, the Full Moon in Libra lights up your twelfth house of the subconscious, bringing a moment of release or culmination with a spiritual or mental health matter. This could be a time of deep healing, and with Venus finally going direct on the same day, you might feel inspired to channel some of the lessons you’re integrating into a new creative work. Mercury cruises into Aries and conjuncts Neptune in your sixth house on April 16th which should add a fiery dose of energy and idealism to your routines. Mars will enter Leo on April 17th, shifting focus to your career and public life, and giving you lots of drive to achieve recognition and level up professionally. You may be feeling a little more competitive than usual, but as long as you keep it cute you’ll be alright.
On April 19th, the Sun moves into Taurus, highlighting your seventh house of committed partnerships. Mars in Leo will square the Sun on April 20th, creating some tension between your professional pursuits and personal relationships.
Maybe you’re hyper-focused on a major project at work, and it’s causing some strain in a romantic connection. On April 23rd, the Sun will square Pluto in your fourth house, suggesting there could be a relationship shake-up that involves your foundation as well. Venus will conjunct Saturn again on April 24th, supporting serious discussions or decisions regarding your commitments to your romantic partnerships and creative projects. If you’ve been mulling over what to do in this area of your life, this could be when you decide to go big or go home.
On April 26th, Mars in Leo will oppose Pluto in your fourth house, and the New Moon in Taurus will form a T-square with the malefics on the 27th, so be prepared for some clashes involving your public and private life that may have an impact on your home life as well. Venus will move into Aries on April 30th, bringing fresh starts and bold energy to prioritize daily practices that make you feel vital and inspired.
Advice from the Tarot: Page of Wands
Get to work on a new creative venture. Seek out exciting learning opportunities to increase your skills and expand your horizons.
Hi Sadgie! This month is all about creativity, home life, and personal evolution. April begins with the Sun in Aries in your fifth house of fun and self-expression, inspiring you to embrace your passions and creative pursuits with reckless abandon! Go all in on what you love, because it will carry you through any of the trickier stuff that happens later on this month.
Mercury and Venus are still retrograding through your fourth house until April 7th and April 12th, which could mean you’re renovating your physical space, or emotional space, or working through some family stuff. Where do you feel truly “at-home” in your life? What needs to shift in order for you to feel more comfortable where you are?
On April 4th, Saturn in your fourth sextiles Uranus in your sixth, encouraging you to innovate routines and health practices that impact your personal and private life. This could be anything from suddenly cutting back on partying because you’re realizing it’s creating a little friction around the homezone, or maybe you randomly discover a youtube pilates instructor that revolutionizes your at-home workouts. The Sun in your fifth house of romance and creativity sextiles Jupiter in your seventh house of commitments over the weekend of April 5th and 6th, which could absolutely heat things up between you and a hot crush, or equally, forge a fiery, generative, bond with a business associate.
On April 7th, the Venus-Saturn conjunction in your fourth house, encourages you to assess where you can take more responsibility to improve your stability, and emotional harmony at home. Mercury will go direct on April 7th in this area of your chart as well, starting to clear up any confusion or lack of direction you’ve been experiencing over the last few weeks.
On April 12th, the Full Moon in Libra in your eleventh house brings a conclusion or breakthrough with a friend group you’re involved with or a goal you’ve been working towards since October 2024.
Steer clear of fake friends and let now-direct Venus in your 4th house emotionally comfort you should you find yourself at odds with anyone. April 16th brings Mercury into Aries and forms a conjunction with Neptune in your fifth house of self-expression. This could bring a game-changing creative epiphany, or dreamy romantic encounter. As always with Neptune involved, keep your wits about you and your feet planted, but enjoy yourself. Mars in Leo moves into your ninth house of higher learning and long distance travel, making this a great time to explore new ideas, cultures, and start making travel plans.
When the Sun moves into Taurus on April 19th, your focus will shift to work and health, but it’s square to Mars on April 20th may create tension between your desires for adventure and the grind of daily routines. The New Moon in Taurus on April 27th offers a fresh start in your daily work or health habits, and Venus ingressing back into Aries in your fifth house of sex and romance on April 30th invites you to make sure that amorous pleasures are included in any new routines you create for yourself.
Advice from the Tarot: Strength
Rely on your inner strength at this time and remain calm. Your courage will see you through.
Hi Cappie! April begins with the Sun in your fourth house of home and family, drawing attention to your emotional foundation and where you feel most secure. Mercury and Venus will be retrograding through your third house of communication, so you may still be working through unresolved issues regarding siblings, neighbors, and contracts.
On April 4th, Saturn in Pisces forms a supportive sextile with Uranus in Taurus, encouraging you to rethink your approach to creativity and romantic connections. New ways of expressing yourself may emerge, especially if you’re willing to break out of your usual routine. Another opportunity to get your messaging dialed arrives on April 7th, when retrograding Venus conjuncts Saturn in your third house, bringing up past conversations and prompting you to reassess your communication style.
With Mercury stationing direct the same day, you’ll have more clarity over what direction to move in over the coming weeks. The Full Moon in Libra on April 12th illuminates your tenth house of career, spotlighting a major culmination or completion in your professional life. You could receive recognition for a job well done, and with Venus stationing direct in your third house just after, you may even be offered a contract or receive a flood of love from an online community for your stellar efforts.
The Mercury-Neptune conjunction in your fourth house on April 16th is an excellent opportunity to schedule some leisure time to dream and scheme in the comfort of your home. Mars will enter Leo on April 17th, activating your eighth house of transformation.
This will likely be a time of intense inner work, and you may feel motivated to pursue joint financial ventures as well as passionate pursuits that require vulnerability and trust. The Sun saunters into Taurus and your fifth house of creativity, romance, and pleasure on April 19th, shifting your focus to fun and self-expression. However, the square between the Sun and Mars on April 20th could mean that conflicts pop up regarding money owed or invested and a creative pursuit. On April 23rd, the Sun will square Pluto in your second house, potentially dredging up power struggles related to your values and financial security.
The New Moon on April 27th in your fifth house brings an opportunity for a fresh start in creativity or love, but with the T-square to Mars and Pluto, it could come with some form of financial volatility. Be patient and avoid rash decisions until the dust settles. On April 30th, Venus moves into Aries, lighting up your fourth house and bringing love and luck to home and family matters.
Advice from the Tarot: The Tower
A change or breakthrough is upon you. Liberate yourself from any situations that stunt your growth.
Hi Aquarius! April kicks off with the Sun in Aries lighting up your third house of communication, ideas, and networking. This is an ideal time to strengthen connections within your local or online community, and expand your mind through reading and discussions. Mercury and Venus are retrograding through Pisces in your second house of finances until the 7th and 12th, which could have you rethinking your spending habits, income streams and personal values at the moment.
On April 4th, Saturn in Pisces sextiles Uranus in Taurus in your fourth house, giving you an opportunity to find practical and innovative solutions to your home and financial situation – especially if you’ve been feeling an urgency to restructure things at a foundational level. Venus will conjunct Saturn in your second house on April 7th, and Mercury will also station direct, prompting you to get serious about your financial commitments to support your long term goals, and making it a little easier to envision a way forward as the month progresses.
The Full Moon in Libra on April 12th lights up your ninth house, bringing a profound revelation or culmination regarding your beliefs, long-distance travel plans, or educational pursuits. If you’ve been considering a course of study, a spiritual journey, or moving abroad, this lunation could bring some clarity on the next steps or be just the push you need to embrace new horizons.
Venus stations direct in your personal money zone soon after, so you should see some improvement in that department over the coming weeks as well. When Mercury and Neptune conjunct in Aries on April 16th, you could experience otherworldly flashes of insight and inspiration while exploring your own neighborhood. Keep a notebook handy and be ready to jot down any brilliant ideas that present themselves. Mars will enter Leo on April 17th, activating your fiery house of romance and partnerships.
You may feel the drive to assert yourself more in your 1-on-1 relationships, and this will generally be a time of heightened sexuality. It can also be a little bit contentious, so try to check any competitive energy you’re experiencing to prevent conflicts from arising. On April 19th, the Sun moves into Taurus activating your fourth house of emotional security, and shifting your focus inward. The Sun and Mars will clash on April 20th, possibly creating friction in how you balance your relationships and solo time. April 23rd’s square between the Sun and Pluto could add fuel to the fire, especially if your desire for personal freedom conflicts with the demands of your home and family life.
Venus will conjunct Saturn once again on April 24th in your second house, helping you solidify important financial decisions and commitments regarding your personal resources. Mars and Pluto oppose each other on April 26th, which could signal a battle of wills with a close partner or client that ultimately catalyzes how you approach relationships, particularly in terms of power dynamics. On April 27th, the New Moon in Taurus falls in your fourth house of home and family, but with Mars and Pluto T-squaring Luna, the water’s gonna be a little choppy. Take some space from everyone if you need to and focus on what you can control - which is honestly just going to be you at this time. Venus will slink into Aries on April 30th, restoring some much needed harmony and charm to your interactions with others, and could also signal some fresh starts with writing projects, networking, siblings, and even inspire you to take a short trip to blow off some steam.
Advice from the Tarot: The Chariot
Move forward with confidence and determination. Focused action and unwavering commitment to your goals will bring you the success you desire.
Hi Pisces! April begins with the Sun in Aries, spotlighting your second house of personal resources and values. This is an ideal time to reflect on your financial goals and invest in yourself. Mercury and Venus have been retrograding through your first house since last month, creating a lot of confusion and miscommunication surrounding your identity and how you show up in the world. Did you get a wild haircut you absolutely regret or max out all your cards buying hot outfits you can’t return? I told you not to!
On April 4th, Saturn in your first will sextile Uranus in your third, which brings an opportunity for steady and innovative change, particularly in how you communicate or express your unique identity. The Venus-Saturn conjunction on April 7th, followed by Mercury stationing direct, will have you reassessing your identity and your desires, and aligning your long-term goals with the person you want to become. Remember to be gentle with yourself and avoid being too self-critical throughout the process.
The Full Moon in Libra in your eighth house on April 12th will bring some deep-seated psychological or intimacy breakthroughs to the surface or culminations with joint resources. Venus will station direct in your 1st house that day, helping restore some self-love, and confidence about who you are and what you want.
On April 16th, Mercury in Aries conjuncts Neptune in your second house of finances and personal values, making this an ideal time for manifesting new income streams, and reimagine what true security means to you. Neptune’s influence can muddy up our thinking, so keep that in mind while you’re scheming. On April 17th, Mars will enter Leo and your sixth house of health, work, and daily routines.
You’ll feel super inspired to work out, increase your productivity and tackle any tasks you’ve been putting off. The Sun will move into Taurus on April 19th, shifting your focus to how you communicate your ideas. There will be a square with Mars the following day, which could cause some tension with co-workers, or the demands of work and your personal schedule.
On April 23rd, the Sun will square Pluto in your twelfth house of the subconscious, suggesting there may be some hidden issues or insecurities about your income or self-worth that need to be worked through. On April 24th, Venus-Saturn will conjunct again, this time with Venus direct, so you’ll be feeling confident, committed, and inspired to pursue the long-term vision you’ve been dreaming up for yourself over the past month. The New Moon in Taurus on April 27th can inspire you to take more short trips, explore your neighbourhood, catch up with siblings or learn a new skill.
It will be T-squaring Mars in Leo in your sixth house, as well as Pluto in Aquarius in your twelfth house, so focusing on activities that support your health and mind-body connection will be beneficial to soothe any stress you’re experiencing around this time. On April 30th, Venus twirls into your second house of income, which will bring financial blessings and maybe a luxurious gift or two during her stay.
