Pisces, April 2018
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Pisces, April 2018

What will Mercury retrograde mean for you?

Pisces people live in a world of imagination, not logic, so Mercury retrograde doesn’t mean shit to you. Oh, delays? Miscommunications? Technical difficulties? Welcome to my world, you mutter (likely smelling of patchouli, you hippy). But here we are: It’s Aries season, and Mercury is indeed retrograde in the sign of the ram, and it’s making its way back through the sector of your chart that rules your finances and your sense of self-worth. Try not to lose your wallet… but do look through the clothes you stored away before winter, because you might find some cash in an old spring coat!

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Mercury retrograde can find us being forgetful, so leave notes for yourself around the house, and avoid signing contracts if you can. This isn’t the best time to make commitments. You may find yourself doing things twice; work with this energy by consciously taking this time to review your past work, to double-check your budget, and to take inventory of your valuables—as well as your values. Perhaps what was important to you yesterday isn’t so crucial today, or vice versa.

Expect an ego when April 1, when the Sun meets with Mercury. Difficult conversations—or straight-up fights—will arise once Mercury squares off with confrontational Mars on April 4, and you’ll face some blocks around communication when Mercury clashes with Saturn. These days will bring two things you don’t like dealing with: reality and confrontations. Mercury will clash with Saturn again on April 25, finding you facing some difficulties, but at least at that point, Mercury will be moving direct, so things will feel a bit less frustrating.

Thankfully, kind and gentle energy will flow on April 12, when Venus connects with your planetary ruler Neptune. This will result in an easy, dreamy energy—the combination of these two planets will generate a romantic vibe as you connect with the people you care abound. April 14 will be another good day; your other planetary ruler, Jupiter, will make a harmonious connection with the lord of the underworld, Pluto, bringing you exciting opportunities and connections with powerful people. Action planet Mars will also make an easy connection with Neptune today, finding you eager to create art or to do something productive with your brilliant imagination.

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A new moon in Aries arrives on April 15, the same day Mercury ends its retrograde. Finally, the slate will be wiped clean around the issues you’ve been dealing with throughout Aries season. This is a wonderful occasion to summon more abundance from the universe—perhaps with some candle magick to honor Aries’s fiery energy?

Try not to spend all your cash when Venus opposes Jupiter on April 17, finding you in an indulgent mood! Some juicy gossip may arrive—but watch your mouth, Pisces, as you may say more than you mean to today. An especially exciting day around cash (and freedom from whatever negative thoughts you’ve had about your self worth) will arrive on April 18, when the Sun meets Uranus. It’s time to take a risk! Surprises will arrive today, so stay open-minded.

With that said, a grounding energy will arrive once Taurus season begins on April 19, with the Sun entering this sensual and down-to-earth sign. The Sun in Taurus will illuminate the sector of your chart that rules your mind and communication, as well as your local neighborhood and your siblings, so expect these themes to come up for you over the next month or so.

Mars connects with Jupiter on April 24, creating an inspiring, passionate energy. And you’ll feel like you can do it all when stylish Venus enters busy air sign Gemini on the same day, inspiring you to beautify your living space. As Venus moves through Gemini, you may find yourself valuing intellectual connection with not just your romantic partners, but with everyone. Understanding how people feel and think is crucial to you feeling grounded in relationships.

A full moon arrives in fellow water sign Scorpio on April 29, finding you making some profound philosophical breakthroughs. A powerful conversation is likely to take place, and you may get something important off your chest. Full moons are exhausting, so don’t overbook yourself.

This full moon is in Scorpio, a sign that needs to know everything. It’s the detective of the zodiac, and it’s not afraid to dig through someone’s dumpster to learn the truth. This is a whole lot of work for you, Pisces—after all, you are so psychic, so you don’t need to get dirty digging through dumpsters. Listen to your inner voice, and if you’re feeling particularly inspired, perhaps pick up a book on psychic development and protection.

On a more practical note: A climax around a situation concerning school, travel or foreign places, or publishing is also possible. Thankfully, a harmonious connection between the Sun and Saturn arrives today as well , creating a grounding energy, especially within your social life and around expressing your ideas.

Good luck this month, Pisces, and see you in May!