April opens with your planetary ruler Mercury retrograde in fire sign Aries. This will find you reflecting on the past, which just feels so unusual for you during Aries season, since the ram is all about pushing forward, not looking back. But here we are: You’re running into your exes, you’re having those bad dreams again, even though you thought you’d already worked them through in therapy, no one is getting your texts, your flight’s delayed, and your alarm clock hasn’t gone off (don’t worry, no one else’s has either… it’s Mercury retrograde!).
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But Mercury retrograde isn’t just here to fuck up your life. This retrograde is in fiery Aries, and it’s asking you reflect on your intimate relationships: Is there depth? Is the sex good? Additionally, it wants you to rethink how you’re managing your debts and taxes—both on a financial and emotional level. Maybe it’s time to return your ex-best friend’s sweater and see if that means you’ll get your book back.Just don’t try to do that trade when Mercury squares off with Mars on April 4, or when it clashes with Saturn on April 5. These are two days to watch out for, as everyone will be in an aggressive mood, and obstacles around communication will abound. Save any important conversations for later.Things will start to ease up on April 7, when sweet Venus, which is currently in fellow earth sign Taurus, makes a harmonious connection with Saturn. While this isn’t the cuddliest connection Venus could make (Saturn is cold as hell), it is one that provides stability and creates space for us to talk about our values and desires for the future—not just in your love life, but really any part of your life.A complete fresh start will arrive on April 15: We’ll have a new moon in Aries, and Mercury will end its retrograde on the same day. This is a powerful time to work magick to strengthen the relationships you’re in where you share resources (like cash) or fluids (like porking).April 17 will be very busy: Venus opposes Jupiter and connects with Pluto—intense! (But likely a lot of fun, too.) Be careful not to overindulge today. You rarely say things you’re not totally sure you stand behind, but today, after a few drinks, you just might. With that said, it’s a powerful day for connecting with others, sharing deep feelings, and building strong connections so long as you speak carefully. A little jealousy may be in the air, but it’s more likely to lead to sparks of passion than an argument. Like, you might notice someone checking out your lover, and then realize all over again how sexy you think they are. Or, if you’re not interested in dating, you might see someone else’s art, wonder if it’s better than yours, and then be totally inspired to create something awesome.
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Also on this day, Saturn goes retrograde, finding you reworking the structures you’ve built around your creative projects and your love life since January of this year. As passionate, fun, and sexy today’s vibe will feel, whenever Saturn pauses in the sky, we also have the sense that things won’t last forever and that time is ticking. Make each moment you have on earth full and present, Virgo!Taurus season begins on April 19, marking the beginning of the Sun’s journey through the sector of your chart that rules travel, learning, and growing, as well as your beliefs. This is a much chiller vibe than fiery Aries season, which found you processing complicated emotions and perhaps saying goodbye to a few projects or people. While it’s in fellow earth sign Taurus, the Sun will find you enjoying life and exploring the world, eager to learn about new ideas. You’re always a deep thinker, little virgin, but you’ll be in an especially philosophical mood now.Venus enters Air sign Gemini on April 24, bringing blessings to the career and popularity sector of your chart. Your hard work will pay off now—good vibes will be flowing around promoting yourself and building your reputation. Charming Venus in social butterfly Gemini will also help you schmooze, which—let’s be real—does not come naturally to you.Mercury squares off with Saturn again on April 25, but this time, Mercury is direct, not retrograde. People will be in just a bitchy mood, just like the last time this happened this month, but at least now at least things will be moving forward! This is a fine time to focus on some work you need to accomplish—Saturn loves nothing more than when we focus on our responsibilities, and busy Mercury loves to feel useful. A clash between these two planets will create tension, but sometimes that tension is exactly what we need to get something done.A full moon in Scorpio arrives on April 29. While you are certainly a very logical, practical person, you do have a very powerful sense of intuition, which will be strongly activated at this time. Full moons are noisy, messy, emotional, and exhausting—especially in the intense water sign Scorpio—so you will need to find a quiet space for yourself in order to listen to your inner voice during this full moon. Not only will your psychic powers be magnified, but communication in general will be a big deal; a conversation that has been building up will finally reach a climax. Scorpio is the detective of the zodiac, and you may solve whatever mysteries you’ve been hoping to crack at this time. Fortunately, the Sun also connects with Saturn on this day, creating a stabilizing, down-to-earth atmosphere during this turbulent day.Good luck this April, and see you in May, little virgin!