Astrological April roars in like a swirling spring storm full of conflicting winds and fertile possibilities. The headwinds come from the headstrong initiatory energy as the Sun, Venus, and retrograde Mercury in audacious Aries keep the pot stirred and conflicts swirling. These planets loan us bravery; we have to add the wisdom.
Mercury retrograde in Aries brings a paradox. It nudges us to rush ahead yet directs us backward or in a vortex. But this Mercury asks good questions; it wants us to reevaluate what’s important, where we’re really going, and what we truly want. It can make us rebellious against dysfunction, but we have to search for good options ourselves.
This Mercury calls us to repair things from the past. Look for threads to cut, patterns to release, people to let go, relationships to mourn or revive. But do not dial an ex-love or go back to the past and think things will be different this time unless some major work is accomplished.
For the next few weeks, let’s be careful how we move our life. Be in the moment and aware of the situation rather than imagining where we’ve come from or where we’re going. Be here now.
On Monday a new moon-total solar eclipse in Aries bisects the country and asks us whether our country or our circles want to split apart or are we willing to work together for a fresh start.
FRIDAY, APRIL 5: We might feel high maintenance today, vulnerable and irritable, spacey and demanding as the sensitive Pisces moon conjuncts Mars and Saturn. If this emotional urgency comes out in odd demands, ask what’s really needed. Honor sensitivities rather than make excuses. Tonight, cranky worries about the future will not further; stay present.
SATURDAY, APRIL 6: Overnight worries can seep into our dreams as Mercury semi-squares Mars. This morning can feel both impatient and hesitant, although our responsibilities need to be taken seriously as the moon conjuncts Saturn. Stay connected to a compassionate heart and let those petty issues dissolve. Everyone could use extra appreciation and affection as Venus sextiles Pluto.
SUNDAY, APRIL 7: Tap into a relatively lighthearted enthusiasm as the moon wanes into Aries and conjuncts Venus this morning. Patience is missing; people tend to go off in ten different directions with lots of great ideas but little follow-through. An old relationship dynamic could rear its head; it’s a chance to break a pattern and deal with another in a fresh way.
MONDAY, APRIL 8: This new moon at 19-degree Aries/total solar eclipse is a turning point that asks us to pause, shake out what isn’t working, and initiate new solutions. Notice what is ending and what is beginning; make choices for the long term. Be honest. Patience may be hard to find but we need it to negotiate this turning point with grace.
TUESDAY, APRIL 9: Yesterday’s endings and beginnings now need our steady work as the moon enters earthy, pragmatic Taurus. Some worries are more emotionally based than logical as Venus semisquares Uranus; don’t jump one way or the other just to avoid anxiety. This Taurus moon wants us to keep it steady; one step at a time in a good direction.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10: Continue that slow, steady, pragmatic progress on this potentially frustrating day. We might need to wrangle blockades but can combine our passions and the structural or organizational work needing to be done. Think it through carefully; make fundamental shifts as Mars conjuncts Saturn.
THURSDAY, APRIL 11: Our concentration scatters and pollen disperses as the moon enters Gemini and the sun conjuncts Mercury. Many conversations start and not many finish, but we can cross-pollinate ideas. This can be frustrating if we’re trying to nail things down but is fabulous for talking over old times or coming to a new mutual understanding.
