Add These Dates to Your G-Cal:
- April 3: Mercury enters Taurus
- April 6: Full Moon in Libra
- April 10: Venus enters Gemini
- April 11: Sun in Aries conjunct Jupiter in Aries
- April 20: New Moon Solar Eclipse in Aries
- April 20: Sun enters Taurus
- April 21: Mercury Retrograde in Taurus
Mars *finally* left your sign at the tail end of March, which means this month may feel like your very own personal new year. Your momentum, drive, and inspiration are back! As the month starts out, you’re eager to connect and socialize—put yourself out there and try some new things! Once Taurus season comes around, you’ll be ready to slow down and turn inward. There is still a lot to process from your Mars Retrograde journey. The month starts out with some powerful dreams on April 3 when Mercury enters Taurus. You’re more connected to your subconscious and may feel called to engage in some spiritual self-care.
The Full Moon in Libra on April 6 may bring some drama to your social circle! The groups you chose to invest time and energy into are under the microscope. If drama doesn’t rear its head, you may simply be celebrating, taking a risk, or trying something new. Now is the time to live in the present! You may reach a turning point in a romantic relationship or in a creative project. Venus in Taurus shares a kiss with Neptune in Pisces on April 7, bringing more whimsy your way. This is sweet and supportive energy, and an intuitive download could lead to a career breakthrough. Blessings and good vibes arrive on April 10 when Venus enters your sign! This is your season to manifest. Don’t be afraid to dream big! Singles may also notice that they’re receiving more attention! Now’s the time to shoot your shot in any and every area of your life.
Promising news arrives on April 11 when the Sun and Jupiter, both in Aries, meet at the same point in the sky. Collaborative projects may receive some support, or a longtime wish or dream may finally come true. Supportive and generous energy abounds. It’s time to celebrate! Soak up the sweet energy while you can, because the cosmos get more serious on April 14 when Venus in Gemini tackles Saturn in Pisces. You may be dealing with some more serious matters at work. It can feel heavy and all-consuming. Trust in divine timing–if rejection or a setback arrives, this too shall pass. Keep going, but give yourself time to pause, grieve, or reflect, as needed.
Your Mercury Retrograde Survival Kit
Cosmopolitan “Sorry I Can’t. Mercury Is Retrograde” Sweatshirt
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Sock It To Me Women's Mercury in Retrograde Shimmer Socks
Juraté Mercury Retrograde Protection Necklace
A New Moon and solar eclipse in Aries takes over the sky just past midnight Eastern Time on April 20, marking the second New Moon in Aries this year—a rare happening! Fated people may be entering or exiting your life right now. Your attention turns to your social groups and organizations. A new dream for your future may be emerging, so take the next step toward it! Support for your future goals could also arrive around this time. The Sun enters Taurus later in the day on April 20 and you’re ready to slow down. This Taurus season, take time for yourself and resist the need to push yourself too hard. If you've been over-scheduling yourself, it all catches up to you! Time to tend to your physical, mental, and spiritual wellbeing. *Also* on April 20, the Sun in Taurus grates up against Pluto in Aquarius. You may find yourself with some obsessive or looping thoughts. If you notice this coming up for you, you can use this energy to break free from old thought patterns.
Mercury goes retrograde in Taurus on April 21, and you may feel caught up in nostalgia for your past. Certain memories may be coming up so you can acknowledge and release them. This is also a fabulous time to rework your schedule and pad in more personal time throughout your day. Let yourself engage in some of your fantasies and desires. What lingers within that you haven’t felt safe enough or ready to speak up about? The month ends with Mars in Cancer syncing up with Uranus in Taurus on April 29. A message from your dreams or intuition may arrive offering advice on how to solve a problem. Your imagination and creativity are a blessing today!
