You’ve survived the intensity of March; it’s now time to lick your wounds. As a Mars-ruled Aries it may feel counterintuitive, but ask yourself: is peace the same as isolation? The past few months have emphasized the connection between mind and body, and the entire first week of April attempts to guide you towards more balance. (Not easy for Aries!) Attune your values to this task and accept how fated it is. On the 7th, Saturn joins forces with Venus to help foster the structure and discipline necessary for success…but watch out for relationship roadblocks. Mercury stations direct the same day, and the mental back-and forth will subside enough to make a call re: your mental and physical health. April 16th may be full of creative ideas with a hefty dose of idealism as long as you keep your fantasies tethered to reality — however, the middle of the month is sprinkled with cosmic assistance: pay attention on the 18th, 20th, and 22nd for more guidance. 

Relationships are another big theme, especially around the Libra Full Moon of April 12th, which highlights your closest partnerships. If you keep getting stuck on the sacrifices you’ve made, this Full Moon could feel heavy, but it also provides healing. As Chiron, an asteroid that represents a powerful karmic wound, meets up with the Sun, you’ll begin to see light at the end of the tunnel. Allowing a wound to fester will get you nowhere (especially one affecting your identity and embodiment), so look it right in the eye. This lunation is followed by a Venus direct station, signaling an end to a long period of relationship reevaluation. What have you learned, accepted, and/or decided? Meanwhile, on the 18th, Mars finally leaves Cancer, where it inflamed your home life for months. As it enters Leo, that effect is transferred to dating, pleasure, and children, echoing themes from last November through early January. The tension builds until the 26th, when Mars completes its last faceoff with Pluto and the bubble pops! As egos clash, expect power struggles, a vibe that carries over to the Taurus New Moon of April 27th. As this lunation zooms in on your finances, try not to let your fears win. Solutions come with compromise. Finally, some better news: Venus returns to Aries on the 30th, so take some time to reacquaint yourself with beauty and pleasure. It’s worth it.

Your friendships and communities have a big question mark hanging over them, and the first week of April is a cosmic attempt to clear that up! As first Venus, then Mercury, conjoin the karmic North Node, messages related to this life area, which has been undergoing big change, will be delivered. On the 7th, Saturn and Venus join forces to help diagnose any lingering issues and come up with a better-structured plan. (See also: relationship roadblocks.) Mercury stations direct the same day, facilitating clearer thoughts and communications. The hard work of transforming chaos into something beautifully helpful to your entire community won’t go unnoticed! Meanwhile, Venus stations direct on the 13th, signaling forward movement within this life area (and relationships in general). Enjoy the next few weeks and smother your friends with love. These themes light up again later in the month, especially around April 18th through the 22nd, so keep watch for any interesting messages or developments. Your thoughts may also darken around this time — remember, your fears aren’t necessarily real.

April 12th’s Libra Full Moon is a shaky one, landing in your health and work sector to illuminate any cracks in the foundation. Saturn’s influence on this lunation is strong, triggering any lingering self-doubt, but the concurrent Chron cazimi serves to illuminate where and how you need to heal. As an asteroid that represents a long-held karmic wound, Chiron is certainly a pain point…but it also symbolizes the powerful healing abilities you’ve developed via your unique journey. As the Moon waxes and Chiron basks in Solar illumination, face that ugly wound head-on and congratulate yourself for the growth it has fostered. On the 18th, Mars finally exits Cancer and re-enters Leo, revisiting themes from last November and December. Specifically, power struggles and ego clashes involving home and family vs. your career. Any lingering tension carries over into April 27th’s Taurus New Moon, an opportunity to reset your concept of self in a new, more aligned direction. And once Taurus season begins on the 19th, you’ll be extra magnetic!

Any lingering confusion or misunderstanding re: your career path receives special treatment this month, but the first week of April is especially message-heavy. The North Node is an energy vortex — a point of karmic increase that influences your life path. As first Venus, then Mercury, receive its influence during the opening days of April, your thoughts and values (especially as they relate to your career and public image) will begin to re-form. Then, on the 7th, Saturn meets with Venus to reinforce commitment, discipline, and structure. You may face a relationship limitation or, conversely, a close bond could be strengthened. Pay close attention to any intuitive hits, relevant new info, or auspicious conversations. Mercury also stations direct on the 7th (with Venus following suit on the 13th) and things will begin to move forward. The 18th, 20th, and 22nd are also ripe with relevant messages!

April 12th’s Libra Full Moon lands in your 5th house of dating, pleasure, art, and children. This lunation is not messing around: it will illuminate any scars related to those themes, as well as friendship and community. There’s ample opportunity for growth and healing however, as Chiron, an asteroid representing a lingering karmic wound, simultaneously basks in the revitalizing rays of the Sun, revealing a path towards more complete healing. This revelation could be internal (i.e. a powerful a-ha! moment) or arrive via an outside influence. The 16th marks Mercury’s ingress into Aries, facilitating more buzz in your social life for a few weeks — a group creative project is something to consider! On the 18th, Mars finally exits Cancer and your finance sector and returns to Leo, echoing tensions from last winter. The buildup erupts on the 26th as the planet of action and aggression faces Pluto, igniting ego clashes and power struggles (perhaps involving a sibling or education/travel?). This leads to the Taurus New Moon of the 27th, which could have you grappling with deep-seated fears and resentment…or the desire to simply disappear. Gently clean out the cobwebs in the attic of your psyche. Rest, recuperate, and lean on your friends, especially after the 30th! 

Your quest for meaning and truth has been long and fraught with plot twists, but as April zooms in on the part of your chart associated with journeying, keep in mind that, by definition, faith doesn’t need proof. Whether your current journey is spiritual, mental, or physical, move the focus away from a perceived destination; what you seek just might lie in the twistiness of it all. Perhaps your mind is stuck on big topics such as religion, education, or even a literal long-distance journey, but the first few days of April help you become more aligned with your truth and your values. On the 7th, you could stumble into a roadblock or, alternatively, reacquaint yourself with discipline and willpower. It’s a Saturn-heavy day, with Mercury simultaneously stationing direct (no more retrograde!), and clarity begins to peek through the clouds. A period of reassessing your values wraps up on the 13th as Venus also concludes her retrograde period; things are slowly clicking into place. Remember that inner journeys count — perhaps even more so! Related occurrences and insights pop up around the middle of the month, especially on the 18th, 20th, and 22nd. Relaitonship limitations are emphasized; something trying to form could be solidified. 

The balance between career and home life is another big focus, beginning with the Libra Full Moon of April 12th. You’ve been hard at work figuring things out and this lunation hits a pain point. The involvement of Chiron, an asteroid that represents the healing of karmic wounds, conjoins the Sun in an effort to eradicate it — but also honor what it’s taught you. You may be experiencing some confusion around your life path; on the 16th, let yourself dream but keep both feet on the ground. (Career themes should get easier once Venus moves back into Aries on the 30th!). This is also a wonderfully creative day. On the 18th, Mars finally leaves your sign, signaling the end of an angry era (though I’m sure you’ve learned a lot). That energy is now transferred to finances, echoing a tension from last November through early January. It builds until Mars comes face-to-face with Pluto on the 26th, igniting ego clashes and power struggles involving your relationship with money, possessions, and personal transformation. This leads to the Taurus New Moon on the very next day, an opportunity to lean on your friends or even seek new communties that can better support you at this time. 

You’re currently facing The Darkness, but if you hold on tight, I promise things do ease up after April. There’s a lot of activity in the part of your chart symbolizing your closest bonds, shared resources, death, rebirth, and profound transformation…and if you feel like you’re just flailing around in chaos, you’ll receive some clarifying intuitive hits early in the month. Both Venus and Mercury have moved back into your 8th house, prompting you to review and restructure your relationship to those aforementioned topics. They’re not easy ones, so give yourself a pat on the back for all you’ve dealt with thus far! These two planets will connect with the North Node, a point of fate and cosmic increase, so stay alert during the first week of April for any relevant occurrences or insights that could influence your path. On the 7th, Venus conjoins Saturn, an energy that may bring relationship roadblocks — get extra serious about your needs and (especially) your boundaries. Mercury stations direct that same day (Venus follows suit on the 13th!), so a period of rethinking and reassessing is coming to a close. What have you discovered about your own darkness? This vibe continues in spurts throughout the month, with the 18th, 20th, and 22nd being energetic hot spots.

There’s also something stirring within your quest for truth and knowledge. This could relate to spirituality, personal philosophy, higher education, long-distance travel — whatever it is, it’s been going on for a while. The Libra Full Moon of April 12th is tangled up in those themes, as well as siblings, new skills, or your neighborhood. This lunation activates a huge pain point due to the close presence of Chiron, an asteroid representing a long-held karmic wound. However, this moment — which is immediately followed by the end of Venus retrograde — also begins an all-new cycle of healing. On the 18th, Mars finally exits Cancer, where it actively inflamed your mental health for months, and slides into Leo. This development dredges up tense themes from this past winter, especially ones involving your closest relationships. The tension builds until the 26th, when Mars faces Pluto for the last time. Expect challenges, ego clashes, and power struggles — but as this is the last Mars-Pluto oppositions in a series of 3, resolution is likely. Let all of this fuel your ambitions! The Taurus New Moon of April 27th is an excellent opportunity to set new goals.

While you’re in the midst of deep personal transformation, April continues to funnel cosmic energy towards your relationships. Early on in the month, both Venus and Mercury connect to the North Node, a point of fate, increase, and evolution. Messages and experiences related to your current understanding of relationships will pour in — try to feel them instead of analyzing them to death. Saturn joins the chat on the 7th to infuse the situation with a deeper sense of permanence and responsibility. Roadblocks are also possible, so double down on creating useful structures and routines to ease the transition. Mercury stations direct the same day — no more retrograde! Mercury is your ruling planet and its periods of moving backward through the sky affect you more than most; things should begin to pick up speed. Relationship themes continue throughout April, with more news/insights/revelations popping up on the 18th, 20th, and 22nd. Pay attention to what occurs, as it can inform your decision-making process.

The Libra Full Moon of April 12th highlights a current tension between personal resources and shared resources. (This could mean combining finances with a partner, relying on grants or loans, tax issues, etc.) This lunation scratches at a pain point due to Chiron, an asteroid that symbolizes a festering inner wound, but its ultimate goal is healing. As Chiron allows the Sun’s rays to burn off long-held painful beliefs or patterns, come to terms with how it makes you feel and then let it go. Venus stations direct the very next day, so if this Full Moon circles back to relationships and personal values, that’ll also begin to sort itself out! Try not to overthink it, but stay tethered to reality…especially around April 16th. On the 18th, Mars reenters Leo, inflaming any secret fears and resentments and echoing a challenge from last winter. Tension builds until the 26th as Mars faces Pluto for the third (and last) time — ego clashes and power struggles may ensue. This energy trickles over into the Taurus New Moon of April 27th, so make sure your New Moon intentions include resolving this issue.

Themes surrounding work and health continue to knock at your door. This story arc should be in an advanced stage of development, but the first week of April delivers more information and insights. As Venus, then Mercury (both still retrograde) face the karmic North Node, whispers of guidance, even actual resolution, abound. It’s another message-heavy month, and while you process any new developments, Saturn conjoins Venus on the 7th to reinforce the importance of boundaries and structure. The vibe may be serious, but it also reveals stores of discipline and willpower you forgot you had. These themes are strongest at the beginning of the month, but keep your ears pricked on the 18th, 20th, and 22nd for more.

Venus is your planetary ruler, and her retrograde has prompted you to turn the focus towards fixing any issues surrounding work and health (and relationships). The good news: Venus stations direct on the 13th, concluding a period of reevaluating, well, everything…but not before April 12th’s Libra Full Moon joins the chat. This is your sign and you’ll feel its energy intensely. Fair warning: it’s kind of gnarly. The dichotomy between your identity/life path vs. your closest relationships will be highlighted; as the Moon illuminates hidden subconscious emotions, your reactions will be strong. Try to keep your schedule light. Chiron, an asteroid representing a difficult-to-heal inner wound, is very active during this Full Moon. Chiron will activate old scars, but for a reason: so you can heal. Face your wounds bravely and honor all you’ve learned. Your relationships (or lack thereof) will definitely be on your mind, and the challenge lies in your ability to differentiate between aspirational dreams and outright delusion (especially around the 16th). Stay open, but vet any new romantic options thoroughly! On the 18th, Mars finally leaves Cancer and your career sector, and re-enters Leo, where it will affect your friendships, echoing themes from this past winter. Any leftover tension will come to a head on the 26th once Mars opposes Pluto one last time to re-ignite a big unresolved issue involving friends and lovers. The Taurus New Moon arrives the very next day; finances will be on your mind, but so will your closest bonds. Venus swoops in to help on the 30th, easing relationship stress and making love fun again.

The topics of romance, pleasure, children, and simply having fun have been facing the heat lately…and April only zooms in further. (There will be reprieve after this month, I promise!) Right off the bat, both Venus and Mercury (still retrograde) connect to the fateful North Node, allowing new info or insights to leak in and help you figure out the next steps. This all leads to April 7th, when Saturn conjoins Venus, prompting you to tighten boundaries and accept responsibility. Mercury stations direct the same day, meaning the Big Audit is close to being over! (It’ll really get moving once Venus ends her retrograde on the 13th.) If you’re still a little at sea, keep eyes and ears open around the 18th, 20th, and 22nd — you could receive new info or insights. 

The other big themes this month are your health (physical and mental), and achieving better work/life balance. April 12th’s Libra Full Moon lands in your 12th house of mental health, activating old fears and resentments. This is a challenging Full Moon due to the active presence of Chiron, an asteroid symbolizing an inner wound that feels like it’ll never heal (even though you keep slapping a band-aid on it). Well, the cosmos has decided a band-aid is simply not enough and this lunation rips it right off. If you decide to actively heal this wound, this Full Moon can point you towards the best direction. On the 18th, Mars enters Leo and your 10th house of career and public image, reactivating a specific issue you faced last November through early January. The tension builds and builds until its climax on the 26th, as Mars faces Pluto for the third and final time. A darkness must be faced, especially re: the interplay between career and home/family life, complete with ego clashes and power struggles. It probably won’t be fun, but hopefully this issue can finally be put to bed. This energy is still at play during the next day’s Taurus Full Moon, which highlights your closest one-on-one partnerships. New Moons are opportunities to start a new cycle, and I encourage you to do just that.

You’re on the eve of a new era of what home and family means to you, and as April blooms, you’ll receive some important updates. On the 1st and 2nd, Venus, then Mercury, conjoin the North Node, a point of fate and energetic increase. These two planets are still retrograde (meaning you’re still in reassessment mode), but paying attention to any relevant new info or insights could pay off as you consider your next (possibly literal) moves. As you ponder, Saturn joins forces with Venus on the 7th to reveal something important. Saturnian themes include structure and responsibility, boundaries and limits, and creating foundations; you could face any (or all!) of these themes at this time. Mercury stations direct the same day, indicating the end of a period of rethinking this life area; things should begin to move forward, especially once Venus follows suit on the 13th! If you’re still fretting over any loose ends, pay attention around the 18th, 20th, and 22nd as the events surrounding these days could fill in some blanks. 

Meanwhile, the Libra Full Moon of April 12th is a doozy, swooping in to activate a pain point centered around romance and children vs. friendship and community. Chiron, as asteroid symbolizing an inner wound that feels like it’ll never heal, is very active during this Full Moon, scratching open a scab to draw fresh blood. The bad news: it might suck. The good news: Chiron is also joining forces with the Sun, burning off some of this specific wound’s power and beginning an all-new cycle of healing. Face whatever this means for you but also remember all you’ve learned and everything you’ve already healed — and be proud of yourself! April 16th provides some more healing in this life area, but don’t get too carried away and make sure everything is 100% legit. On the 18th, Mars finally leaves Cancer and your 8th house of shared resources and deep transformation journeys (no big), re-entering Leo to fire up your sense of adventure and expansion. This development is fraught with tension however, drudging up challenging themes from last winter. The vibe builds until April 26th, where it reaches a breaking point as Mars faces off with Pluto for the final time. The tension pops as darkness descends and egos clash. (The drama!) Stand your ground but stay open to compromise and healing. The next day’s Taurus New Moon carries this energy along with it, but it also offers an opportunity for a fresh start in your health and work sector — use it!

There’s a situation brewing within one (or more) of these life areas: siblings, communication, learning, writing, social media, short trips, and neighborhood/immediate surroundings. Pick the option that best fits your life and center this cosmic advice around it! (And if you’re fed up with these themes, just make it through April — the intensity eases up in May.) Both Venus and Mercury are still retrograde, meaning the reevaluation period is still at play, but if you could use more guidance, the beginning of April should deliver — especially around the 1st and the 3rd as these two planets connect to the North Node, a point of karmic evolution. The hints may be subtle, but pay attention to any relevant messages, conversations, or occurrences — your reaction to them can provide valuable information about your true path. On April 7th, Saturn (your ruling planet!) joins forces with Venus to create structure from chaos. You may encounter a roadblock or two, but you’re not one to shy away from Saturnian discipline and responsibility. Mercury stations direct the same day; the mental haze clears and you’ll have a better understanding of what to do. The middle of the month offers more clues, especially around the 18th, 20th, and 22nd, so pay attention!

April 12th’s Libra Full Moon swings the focus to a rift between your career aspirations and an aspect of your relationship with home and family that’s been blocking your path. Chiron, as asteroid representing a festering inner wound, conjoins the Sun at the time of this lunation, simultaneously reactivating this wound while providing a rare opportunity to heal it. This Full Moon won’t be an easy one, but it’s a blessing in disguise. Venus’s direct station on the next day brings your values into focus; the Mercury-Neptune conjunction of the 16th shows you the light. On the 18th, Mars finally leaves Cancer and your relationship sector and re-enters Leo, inflaming your finances and echoing a challenge from last winter. The tension builds until Mars faces Pluto on the 26th for the third (and last) time, sparking ego clashes and power struggles. This energy carries over to April 27th’s Taurus New Moon, which wants to renew your spirit through romance and pleasure — despite the tension.

That big ol’ money issue you’ve been dealing with for so long is still at play this month. Venus and Mercury are still traveling backward through this life area, but the first week of the month offers insight as they both join forces with the North Node to influence your forward path. Relevant new info or occurrences can provide necessary clues, so keep your eyes and ears open. On the 7th, Saturn (an important planet for you), conjoins Venus to emphasize the importance of structure and limits. Be wise and responsible, disciplined and focused. Reinforce boundaries. It’ll help. Mercury stations direct the very same day, fostering further clarity. (Venus follows suit on the 13th!) The middle of the month draws your attention back to finances, especially around the 18th, 20th, and 22nd — keep your eyes peeled for more cosmic guidance.  

Another big focus this month is the brewing tension between something going on with (choose your fighter): siblings, education, communication, short trips, your neighborhood…and your personal ideals, life philosophy, or even long-distance travel and higher education. The Libra Full Moon of April 12th activates a pain point within these topics, emphasized by the participation of Chiron, an asteroid representing a deep inner wound. It will be uncomfortable, but it’s meant to help this wound finally heal. You just have to face it head-on. The 16th further emphasizes healing via dreaming of a brighter future. On the 18th, Mars evacuates your health and work sector and transfers its inflammatory energy to your closest relationships. Not fun, but this vibe dredges up a familiar, unresolved conflict from last winter. The tension builds until it releases on the 26th as Mars faces dark Pluto for the final time — ego clashes and power struggles ensue. This also indicates deep transformation. The next day brings a New Moon in Taurus, so hole up at home to lick your wounds. You’ll have an energetic hangover, but try to reconnect to the safety of your lair.

April continues the Reign of Chaos that is your life right now, but you intuitively understand that things will clear up soon. The first week of April’s cosmic activity is here to help as Venus and Mercury (both still retrograde, meaning the puzzle won’t be solved just yet) connect to the North Node, a point of karmic evolution. Certain relevant interactions or new information will provide much-needed guidance. As you process and ponder, Saturn joins forces with Venus on the 7th to reinforce structure and boundaries. Roadblocks and limits may also be a theme; reacquaint yourself with discipline and patience. Choose something (or someone) that will last. Choose the future. To help move things along, Mercury stations direct the very next day — Venus soon follows suit on the 13th! All this confusion may seem random, but the issue at hand is kind of a big one: who are you at this point in the journey? And what comes next? Only you can excavate the answers, but the cosmos is trying to help. More clues could arrive via relevant events and insights from April 18th through the 22nd. 

The other thing is money. You’re figuring out how to best support your existence, and the Libra Full Moon of April 12th highlights an inner wound that needs healing, one that actively blocks your progress. At the time of this lunation, Chiron, an asteroid symbolizing karmic wounds, slams into this pain point head on. It won’t be pretty, but it’s a very important transit that begins an all-new cycle in terms of your relationship with money. Don’t forget to congratulate yourself for all you’ve learned! On the 18th, Mars finally stops inflaming your dating and artistic life (also kids if you have them) and reenters your health and work sector, bringing the focus back to an unresolved issue from last winter. The tension builds until it breaks on the 26th as Mars faces Pluto one last time. Darkness, power struggles, and ego clashes ensue. Your mental health has suffered from isolation, self-imposed or otherwise. Recontextualize it as death and rebirth. This energy carries over to April 27th’s Taurus New Moon, which offers a fresh start in a lot of things, but siblings, communication, and learning could be some of them!