Planetary Themes for the Month of April

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The planet Mercury turns retrograde from April 9 – May 3. Avoid misunderstandings and be crystal clear in your communications. Important decisions are best postponed during the Mercury retrograde phase. This is a favorable period for research and tying up loose ends from the past.  

Aries

Push forward and stay on track in the pursuit of your goals. This is a time to finish projects that you already started by the 21st. After the 21st, a shift occurs and you will probably have a harder time staying focused on just one thing. You can get bored easily and need more mental stimulation. Try learning a new thing or two. 

Taurus

You are in your peak cycle for fulfillment or reaching your goals until the 6th. You move back into the emotional realm from the 3rd through the 27th. It can do you some good to examine internal issues or matters related to love and money. Be willing to open up to significant others and seek support if you need a helping hand. 

Gemini

Money and security issues are in the forefront through the 20th. This is a good time to get better organized and focus more on your work life. After the 9th, avoid making important purchasing or investment decisions. You can end up changing your mind or regret it later. On the 21st, you feel like being more physically active.

Cancer

On the 3rd, you can get better tuned in to your emotions. Be willing to let the walls down in your personal relationships. You are in a favorable cycle for attracting more abundance and opportunities through networking with others until the 21st. After the 21st, spending more alone time can do you some good. 

Leo

You may feel some work-related pressures or responsibilities are holding you back. This can begin to ease after the 9th when you are ready to cut loose and move in a new direction. You may question your beliefs this month and seek more truth. After the 21st, your social life can pick up. It’s time to make some new friends. 

Virgo

Money and security matters take on more importance. After the 9th, avoid making important purchases or investment decisions. You are probably missing some important details. After the 20th, you can feel like taking some chances and move in new directions. Getting outdoors and more physically active will do you good. 

Libra

You can continue to be fixated more in the past. Tie up those loose ends in your relationships. On the 3rd, you move into the emotional realm and your sensitivity increases. There may be some internal issues that need to be resolved. Try to let down your guard and be more open. Others can provide support if you let them. 

Scorpio

Personal relationships and friendships are highlighted. Be more flexible and willing to see the other person’s perspective. Not everyone wants something from you. More activity picks up at work or your daily routine after the 21st. You can also become more communicative. New ideas of yours want to be expressed.

Sagittarius

Relationships or friends from your past are likely to be in the picture. Whatever unfinished business with others comes up, there are some lessons to be learned. You may also be dealing with family or domestic matters that require more of your time. Others may need more support from you. Try not to be judgmental. 

Capricorn

You are in a favorable cycle through the 6th for accomplishing your goals and making progress in business- or work-related matters. Your emotional and artistic side seeks greater expression. There may also be some internal issues to examine. Don’t stuff your feelings this month. Be willing to let your wall down and open up. 

Aquarius

You can be reevaluating your beliefs and even have to relearn some things. Be patient with yourself. After the 3rd, your objectivity with money decisions can become clouded. Avoid making important purchases until you do more research. Your independent streak is strong if family or domestic matters don’t get in the way. 

Pisces

Venus retrogrades back into your sign on the 3rd. This will bring back your sensitive and sentimental side. There may also be some internal issues or unresolved feelings to examine. It’s ok to seek more support from others. A good outlet for you this month is through the arts or music. Your creativity is flourishing.