Add These Dates to your G-Cal:

  • April 1: Mercury Retrograde in Aries
  • April 5: Venus enters Aries
  • April 8: New Moon Solar Eclipse in Aries
  • April 19: Sun enters Taurus
  • April 21: Jupiter in Taurus conjunct Uranus in Taurus
  • April 23: Full Moon in Scorpio
  • April 25: Mercury Retrograde ends in Aries
  • April 29: Venus enters Taurus
  • April 30: Mars enters Aries

You’re taking it all in, Taurus. Aries season is always a reflective time for you—you're exploring your hidden world and subconscious. As Aries season progresses, you may be closing out a cycle, focusing on rest, or learning to surrender. Once your season hits mid-month, you’ll be ready to debut a new sense of purpose! The second half of the month encourages you to embark on new beginnings and focus on your personal needs.

The month kicks off on April 1 with Mercury Retrograde in Aries. No, this is not an April Fool's joke! Mercury Retrograde is an important time to reconsider your commitments and their impact on your daily schedule and overall wellbeing. You may be tasked with setting important boundaries or even breaking free from thought patterns that keep you stagnant. Your dreams and intuition become more powerful, too.

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A long-held aspiration may be fulfilled on April 3 when Venus and Neptune, both in Pisces, link up at the same point in the sky. You could be brushing shoulders with someone who has the potential to breathe fresh inspiration into your hopes for the future. You could also find romance may through your friends or community. Creative collaborations are favored today, too. A few days later on April 5, Venus, the planet of harmony and relationships, moves into Aries. Hidden desires may emerge from within, and secret admirers or lovers from your past may show up in your dreams. Spending time alone can be nourishing.

You’re receiving a crash course in surrendering and ending cycles under the New Moon solar eclipse in Aries on April 8. This eclipse can feel draining and kick up your sensitivities. Intuitive messages arrive, and you’re also granted an all-access pass to your subconscious. This is a reality check about your own self-defeating habits; it's time to create new structures. A wave of frustration appears on April 10 when Mars and Saturn, the two most notoriously difficult planets in the sky, link up in Pisces. A wish or goal you have for the future may feel like it’s blocked due to something out of your control. You may also need to establish boundaries within friendships or collaborative projects. If you're taking on a new project that requires a lot of daily effort, trust that it will be worth it in the long run.

Messages arrive in your dreams on April 11 when the Sun in Aries meets with Mercury Retrograde in Aries. This marks the halfway point in your retrograde journey, and you’re experiencing clarity on how you’d like to shift your habits and daily routines. A creative idea may be emerging that you’d like to act on. Don’t force yourself to take action now, but be curious about what’s possible.

The Sun enters Taurus on April 19, shifting the vibe and inviting you to take center stage! Happy birthday, Taurus! Recognition and attention are headed your way this Taurus season—the next few weeks make you feel like anything is possible. This is an aligned time to initiate new projects, ask for support, and experiment with your style. You’re turning heads! On the same day, sweet messages from beyond the veil find you when Mercury and Venus sync up in Aries. You may have a dream from a loved one who has passed, or land on a breakthrough idea during a meditation session. Healing words are expressed today.

You’re shaking things up in a major way on April 20, when Jupiter and Uranus meet up in your sign for the first time since May 1941! Jupiter is a planet of expansion and Uranus is a planet of innovation and surprise. When they link up, there’s no telling what developments will take place, but one thing’s for sure: It will feel groundbreaking! You could hit it big with a personal goal, experience a cathartic breakthrough, or share something that leaves others craving more. Taking risks will be rewarded today. You’re tired of the status quo!

A Full Moon in Scorpio rocks your personal relationships on April 23. Some Tauruses may be ready to take a promising next step with a romantic partner, and others may feel like they want to give dating a break. Couples can experience a moment of change in their dynamics. Collaborative projects may be wrapping up, or maybe a new, enticing opportunity finds you. Mercury Retrograde in Aries ends on April 25, bringing some relief to your schedule. If you’ve been overdoing it for the past few weeks, hopefully you’ve set some protective boundaries in place around your availability by now. You may also be implementing changes into your daily routine and kicking old habits.

Venus, the planet of love, moves into your sign on April 29, bringing you extra luck and attention over the coming weeks. Others are more receptive to your thoughts and ideas. Singles may feel like they have more prospects than ever, and it’s hard to keep track of the compliments. Coupled Tauruses may be focusing more on their personal needs—it’s time to advocate for yourself! Finally, Mars, the planet of action and anger, enters Aries on April 30, which can cause you to bottle up your feelings and frustrations. Finding a healthy outlet for any repressed anger can be cathartic and healing. Over the coming weeks, learn to recognize the ways in which you’re acting as your own worst enemy. You have to recognize bad habits before you can cut them out. You may also be initiating a new project behind the scenes—soon to be revealed to your fans!