April 2016 Horoscopes

Aries

21st March – 20th April

Planet Venus (love and finances) enters your sign from the 5th, indicating instant attraction (especially around 12th and 22nd), bold intentions and impulsive moves. The new moon in your sign (7th) is about powerful new beginnings and radical transformations, especially in the realm of career, status, reputation, and long-term ambition. It also applies to you as an individual; whether it’s a new style or new approach there’s a unique path or course of action unfolding with your name clearly all over it. Your ruler Mars supports all this by retrograding (appearing to move backwards) from 17th until August; indicating turning points, revisits and reviews linked to travel, education, beliefs and perspectives.

Taurus

21st April – 21st May

This is a powerful month for you Taurus. Steady constructive expansion and transformation is indicated, especially midmonth; though events in and around new moon (7^th) and full moon (22^nd) might make you question this, as things can happen unexpectedly, and unpredictably (not necessarily unwelcome though). Mercury retrogrades (appears to move backwards) in your sign on the 28^th, which means turning points in communication, or a change of mind or in approach from you. Venus, your ruling planet, moves into your sign (30^th) which suggests strong self-worth and being a magnet for harmony and prosperity.

Gemini

22nd May – 21st June

The message of the month is don’t get too focused on obstacles as they won’t affect what’s unfolding in the long-term. In general things have been improving for some time, and the planets suggest this progress remains steady, secure, and well grounded (meaning you aren’t imagining the improvement). New moon on the 7^th is about new beginnings and radical transformation linked to friendship, groups, and deepening support for your hopes and dreams (also 9^th, 12^th, 19^th, 22^nd). Midmonth is secure and stable (14^th, 18^th) with a key turning point for relationships from 17^th. Mercury retrogrades from the 28^th, so go with a change of mind, direction, communication or information.

Cancer

22nd June – 22nd July

This month (especially around new moon time on the 7^th) brings the awareness that certain relationships and emotional connections are not the comfort zone they used to be (especially linking to career or ambition). It’s because situations are evolving; so relationships will transform or rebirth, or they clear the way to welcome a new updated version.  Either way change can bring upheaval and a sense of loss, but April has very supportive planet patterns, enhancing feelings of security and wellbeing, and encouraging constructive progress (particularly midmonth and 22^nd). The past meeting present is also an important theme, especially around communication, information, status and ambition (notice 17^th, 18^th and 28^th for this)

Leo

23rd July – 23rd August

There’s a breakthrough new moon on the 7^th in the faith and belief area of your chart. It suggests new ways of seeing the same situation brings different results, so if there’s been a sticking point or stalemate, then things might get moving (also 9^th, 12^th, 17^th or 22^nd).  While travel and education are in the spotlight again for April, there’s also an increasing focus on career, status and reputation. It’s a month to feel proud of achievements and celebrate progress (especially 14^th, 18^th, 30^th), and to feel the courage of your convictions regarding a change of mind or change of direction (especially from 17^th and 28^th).

Virgo

24th August – 22nd September

You are on firm foundations for April. The planets indicate secure, steady, expansive progress in general. Your ruler Mercury turns retrograde (appears to move backwards) from the 28^th, which symbolises an important change of mind or change of direction (perhaps both) that you’re ready for, with situations revolving around reviews, reconnection, repetition or retreat.  Leading up to this there’s a breakthrough new moon on the 7^th indicating sudden or unexpected new beginnings and endings especially linked to shared resources and creative projects (also around 19^th and 22^nd). Matters of the heart deepen and require trust from 19^th, and until August you’re returning to the past somehow in home and family matters.

Libra

23rd September – 23rd October

The sun and Venus light up your love-life during April, especially around a new moon (7^th) of new beginnings in relationships, and new or renewed contracts and agreements too. Home and family priorities are highlighted, and the planets suggest there’s no softly-softly approach to situations; it’s about radical transformation with instant impact (especially 7^th and 19^th to 22^nd). Midmonth there’s a steady, earthy vibe of firm foundations and reliable progress, which is constructive for change and conducive for enjoying some fruits of your labours. Mars retrogrades from the 17^th, so there’s also a returning to, or reviewing of, old ground in relationships; particularly in communication and information.

Scorpio

24th October – 22nd November

The annual full moon in your sign on the 22^nd symbolises significant events coming to a head or reaching a turning point this month (especially 7^th, 14^th, 19^th and 22^nd). Stuck situations or stalemates might begin to move or improve too. The planets are highlighting relationships, contracts, health and fitness, occupation and daily schedules in all this. Some changes this month have been a long time coming, some are unexpected and some have a particular sense of destiny or purpose (especially around the 18^th). With a number of planets retrograding (appearing to move backwards) you might be retreating or re-treading old ground on certain issues, and there’s value in doing so.

Sagittarius

23rd November – 21st December

A revolutionary new moon of creativity and vision on the 7^th indicates the launch of new projects and/or the transformation of existing plans. If you’ve felt creatively blocked, this is the month that might make all the difference (particularly 22^nd). Romance, fun and entertainment are also highlighted in the same way, because enjoying your heart’s desire is the key to moving energy and going with your flow (especially around 19^th). Midmonth Mars (planet of action and inspiration), retrogrades in your sign (appears to move backwards) until august 22^nd. This points to big changes in priorities and approach, and maybe past meets present for some (good) reason.

Capricorn

22nd December – 20th January

The new moon on the 7^th suggests important change and transformation in home and family matters, with radical make-overs, expansion, and changes in priorities over the coming weeks or months. Some of this might unfold in unexpected or unpredictable ways, and it all links to rebirth or renewal in yourself too. The new moon (7^th) and full moon (22^nd) indicate a more challenging experience of all this, with twists and turns and ups and downs in events, and with others, that can take time to process and integrate. But there are plenty of moments this month where the inherent stability and integrity of your life, inside and out, shines through strongly and sweetly (especially 12^th, 14^th, 18^th).

Aquarius

21st January – 18th February

You’re pulling no punches when it comes to communication this month. People who know you are used to your latest approach but those who are not familiar with your style might need time for your message to settle in. New moon on the 7^th suggests new beginnings (and endings) all month that revolve around communication and information. It’s about freedom of speech, unusual conversation and deep, transformative questions and answers. Mighty Mars, planet of action and drive is retrograde from the 17^th until August, indicating important turning points in communication, as well as changes in direction or priorities, when it comes to friends, groups and gatherings.

Pisces

19th February – 20th March

It might feel like a make or break month at times, as certain situations push your patience and challenge your faith in the bigger picture, but in general there’s a certainty at the heart of things that everything always works out somehow, no matter how it appears along the way. You don’t mind breaking the mould and breaking with routine this month (especially 7^th, 9^th, 19^th, 22^nd). Mars retrogrades (appears to move backwards) from the 17^th, till August, suggesting plans or ambitions change direction or end up on the backburner. Remember it’s temporary and there’s much value to be gained from this stage of the journey.