Welcome to your April 2021 forecast!   Click on “read article” and scroll down til you find your sign of the zodiac….

ARIES (MAR 20-APRIL19)  April begins with another five days of the beautiful Sun-Venus pairing—nice! Let yourself feel loved.  Saturn and Uranus continue to be in a close angle all month, and if you are feeling unsettled, that’s why.   These two planets continue to bring hope and fear.  There is a lot of change in the air. By the 4^th your ruling planet Mars—now in Gemini–  makes an angle to Neptune in Pisces for a good 10 days. This is a long and weird little transit!  When Mars comes together with Neptune, it helps project that ushy-gushy connected-to-all-things energy of Neptune.  It projects it, amplifies it, creates an atmosphere with it.  Mars is the wind carrying in the big Neptune clouds.  This is a powerful action, and it order for you to use it well, you need to be clear and avoid confusion and delusion.  Keep your and clear and move that vision forward! The 11^th brings a new moon in your sign of Aries, and it will be important for you to stay grounded and not dive down any Neptunian rabbit holes of confusion.  The new moon lines up with the earth axis  so it may be a volatile one globally.  Venus in Aries makes an angle to Pluto on the new moon so it is a good time to ground down into your values and renew commitments.  By the 14^th the Sun in Aries lines up with Pluto for a few days of global tension.  Be careful that you don’t throw your Aries power and ego around unwittingly. On the 19^th the Sun and Mercury join forces and move together into Taurus, sparking very practical ideas.  On the 22^nd, Venus catches up to Uranus and they both square Saturn – oh you are antsy for change.  By the 24^th Mercury catches up to Venus in Taurus for a few days of conviviality, including on the full moon in Scorpio on the 26^th.  This is a full moon that invites discussion and interchange, music and song.  Enjoy it.

TAURUS (APR 20-MAY 20)   Ooh, this is a big month for you!  Your ruling planet Venus is the center of the action for much of the month.  Venus continues to be paired up with the Sun in Aries for the first few days of April, putting the focus on your values.  By the 4^th Mars in Gemini lines up with Neptune for a good solid 10 days of weirdness.  If you can work with this aspect, you will be fine but it will take cultivating clarity and detachment.  Mars barrels forward with ideas and vision , projecting Neptune’s big messy ideals and sense of humanitarian oneness.  I think of this aspect as a bit like the character Storm in X-Men:  she creates the weather.  If you can harness this energy, you will be creating quite an atmosphere of ideas and vision.  Just make sure you’re not carrying storm clouds and fog at the same time!   But back to Venus– which by the Aries new moon on the 11th lines up with Pluto. It is a good time to review and reevaluate your commitments and align them with your values.  Venus enters your own sign on the 14^th, just in time for the Aries Sun making an angle to Pluto for a few days of global tension.  The Sun and Mercury both enter Taurus on the 19^th and they move in tandem for a few days, sparking that very practical problem solving capacity that you Tauruses have. By the 22^nd  Venus gets involved with Saturn and Uranus, so this is a time to let your vision really go for broke. It’s time to liberate your mind and work from whatever has been holding you back.  Look ahead, not in the rearview mirror. Your Venusian values of interconnectedness are solid and your inspiration is through the roof.  Mercury gets into the action by the Scorpio full moon on the 26^th, and Venus and Mercury bring lots of inspiring conversation, creativity and conviviality.  Enjoy!

GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 20)  April starts with the pretty Sun-Venus pairing we’ve had for the past couple of weeks, putting you in touch with your values around relationships. By the 4^th Mars in Gemini begins a long 10-day square to Neptune in Pisces. This odd combination makes you antsy for something, you’re not sure what.  Dancing would be good—moving your body is just what you need to get you out of your head.  This tricky aspect can also lead you down some rabbit holes of projecting all kinds of things onto all kinds of people and situations, so keep your mind clear.  The Aries new moon on the 11^th has a big dose of this Mars-Neptune business—use the new moon to work your creative muscles. Meanwhile the new moon also has Venus squaring Pluto and it’s a good time to revisit relationship commitments.  The Aries Sun lines up with Pluto on the 14^th for a few days of global angst.  Stay calm. Mercury and the Sun both enter Taurus on the 19^th, giving you access to some highly practical decision-making. By the 22^nd Venus in Taurus catches up to the Saturn-Uranus angle, and you’re really looking to bust out of some situation that confines you.  The Scorpio full moon on the 26^th is within spitting distance of Saturn and Uranus, so be careful not to be too rash in your desire to restructure your life.  At the same time, be creative, take some risks.  You feel like you’ve been playing it safe a bit too long. Venus and Mercury join together on the full moon for lots of great communication. 

CANCER  (JUNE 21- JULY 21)  The Sun-Venus conjunction that has graced the last 10 days of March continues for a few days into April, attuning you to your needs in relationships.  By the 4^th Mars in Gemini lines up with Neptune in Pisces to stimulate your creative process.  This combination favors movement – dance, Tai Chi etc.  You need physical ways of working with the waves of powerful energy flowing through you.  But beware of confusion – Mars can take you down some utterly unreliable Neptunian pathways, so keep your focus.  There is a potent new moon in Aries on the 11^th which  in addition to the Mars Neptune influence also has strong Venus-Pluto aspects.  It is a good time to look at your commitments, especially emotional ones.  Revisit relationships and let the Aries new moon help you get your needs met.  The Sun and Mercury both enter Taurus on the 19^th, ushering in some very practical thinking and planning. Then by the 22^nd Venus in Taurus makes an angle to Saturn and Uranus.  You want change; you want to restructure things, especially financially.  Be careful not to throw the baby out with the bathwater, but it is a good time to look at your finances and resources. By the Scorpio full moon on the 26^th Mercury and Venus sit together in Taurus, a great combination for communication, music, and conviviality.

 LEO (JUL 22-AUG 21)  April begins with a few more days of a pretty Sun-Venus conjunction in Aries, putting the focus on relationships. By the 4^th Mars in Gemini lines up with Neptune for a long and weird 10-day transit. Mars and Neptune together project a lot of energy , create the weather, as it were, like the character Storm of the X-Men.  So you have the capacity to bring a lot of atmosphere, a lot of weather, into situations and relationships. Be mindful of your force field!  And this combination has the potential to be confused as hell, so maintain clarity so that you are not projecting stuff all over everyone.  It is a great combination for physical movement – dance, swimming, martial arts, yoga.  The Aries new moon on the 11^th has a good dose of this Mars -Neptune influence so use it for its creative and spiritual potential.  At the same time Venus makes an angle to Pluto, and it’s a good time to reevaluate your commitments and where you’re putting your energy.  By the 14^th the Sun meets up with an angle to Pluto so we should expect more bad and bellicose behavior on the global front. The Sun and Mercury enter Taurus on the 19^th, bringing a few days of very practical thinking.  Happy Earth Day—get your garden plan together! Then by the 22^nd Venus in Taurus catches up to Uranus and the angle to  Saturn in Aquarius.  Yowza!  Your desire for change is off the charts.  Keep in mind  that as a Leo, all the Taurus and Aquarius planets are stimulating the heck out of you.  It’s a great time to ground down into your values and make some structural changes in your life.  Your inner antsiness will get more intense as we approach the Scorpio full moon on the 26^th.  The full moon has gorgeous Venus-Mercury aspects so let your creative mind go where it needs to go so that you can envision your new life.

 VIRGO (AUG 22- SEPT 21)   April opens with a continuation of the pretty Sun-Venus conjunction that graced the end of March, putting the focus on relationships.  By the 4^th, Mars in Gemini lines up with Neptune in Pisces for a good 10 days. This is an odd and powerful combination, one that allows you to project a huge amount of energy.  Be aware that it’s quite a force field you have going on !  It is a lovely combination for creative, healing, and spiritual work, since Mars is moving all the Neptunian “everything is everything “ energy forward.  Just be aware that Neptune can be confusing, and you want to be sure to not tell yourself stories about why people are doing what they are doing.  It is important to stay grounded and very much in the real world under this influence so that you don’t get swept away by misreading cues.  This combination is in place for the Aries new moon on the 11th, as is a Venus aspect to Pluto.  It is a good time to evaluate where you are making commitments.  By the 14^th the Sun aspects Pluto for a few days of global angst.  The Sun and Mercury both enter Taurus on the 19^th  and they emphasize very practical thinking and planning for a few days.  Then by the 22^nd Venus in Taurus catches up to Uranus and also to the square with Saturn.  This is an important transit which is likely to inspire a desire for change and for restructuring relationships.  The imminent Scorpio full moon on the 26^th will add to that pressure.  Pay attention to your values,  and let the Venus-Mercury combination on the full moon facilitate clear communication so that things don’t feel polarized. Saturn and Uranus are highly visionary, but remember that both sides can dig their heels in.

LIBRA (SEPT 22-OCT21)  April starts with a few more days of the Sun-Venus conjunction that we had at the end of March, putting the emphasis for you on relationships and relatedness.  By the 4^th Mars in Gemini makes a long slow angle to Neptune in Pisces for about 10 days.  Huh.  This is a weird one.  It gives you the ability to project a lot of energy, as Mars moves all your ideas into the world. Just make sure that your ideas are grounded in the best of Neptune – connection with all things, oneness, loving-kindness—as opposed to its shadow side of delusion and confusion.  So stay clear, honey, and if you can, then the creative potential of this aspect is a real boon.  It is even in effect on the Aries new moon on the 11^th, along with a Venus Pluto angle that inspires you to review and reassess your commitments.  By the 14^th the Sun makes an angle to Pluto, bringing some global tension our way.  The Sun and Mercury move into Taurus on the 19^th, and you’ll have access to some extremely practical ideas and planning.  By the 22^nd Venus in Taurus catches up to Uranus and joins in the square to Saturn.  This transit will inspire a desire to bust out of some constraints and restructure your life.  Don’t do anything too too rash!  It is a very liberatory energy – use it. The Scorpio full moon on the 26^th adds to the pressure to follow your heart’s desire. Venus pairs up with Mercury on the full moon for excellent communication and exchange of ideas.

SCORPIO (OCT 22-NOV 21)   The Sun and Venus continue to move in tandem for the first few days of April, putting the focus on relationships.  By the 4^th Mars in Gemini makes a slow 10-day angle to Neptune in Pisces.  You  have big Gemini ideas and this combination of planets is like a fire hose—you’re spreading lots of energy around onto others.  You have a tremendous ability to create a vision during this transit—just be mindful of how forceful you are.  This influence is strong on the Aries new moon on the 11^th, which also has a Venus-Pluto square. Time to reevaluate your commitments! On the 14^th the Sun lines up with Pluto for a few days of global tension.   On the 19^th the Sun and Mercury both enter Taurus, your opposite sign, helping you make very practical decisions and plans.  Go for it. By the 22^nd Venus –also in Taurus—catches up to Uranus and joins in the square to Saturn in Aquarius. You are eager for change, and for restructuring some part of your life according to a new vision for the future.  The upcoming Scorpio full moon on the 26th will add to the internal pressure you’re feeling to do something.  Whatever you do,  stay grounded in your values of relationship, and try not to throw the baby out with the proverbial bathwater.   Venus joins up with Mercury on the full moon, which is a beautiful combination for exchange of ideas and for communication.   It’s  a good time to talk through  your vision for the future with your loved ones.

SAGITTARIUS (NOV 22- DEC 21)  April begins with more of the pretty Sun-Venus conjunction that we had at the end of March, putting the focus on connections and relationships. Then things get very interesting on the 4^th, when Mars in Gemini makes a slow 10-day angle to Neptune in Pisces.  This odd combination gives you the capacity to project a huge amount of energy, and you want to be sure that it is grounded in the positive side of Neptune.   Use it to project healing, creativity, compassion, and avoid going down rabbit holes of confusion about who said what to whom. Those are just stories—don’t be distracted by the slippery side of Neptune.  Also use this Mars-Neptune energy for movement—yoga, T’ai Chi. Swimming, dancing.  This influence is even strong on the Aries new moon on the 11^th, along with a Venus -Pluto angle. It is a good time to reevaluate your commitments.  The 14^th brings a  Sun-Pluto contact for a few days of global angst.   The Sun and Mercury enter Taurus on the 19^th – use this combination to make some very practical decisions.  By the 22^nd Venus in Taurus meets up with Uranus and they both square Saturn.  You are ready to apply your vision and values to some kind of new future  for yourself. Let your imagination rip!  It is time to look to the future and engage your values.   The Scorpio full moon on the 26^th has beautiful Venus-Mercury influences of communication and conviviality.

CAPRICORN (Dec 21-Jan19)   The Sun-Venus conjunction of March continues for a few days into April, shining a light on your needs in relationships.  By the 4^th Mars in Gemini lines up with Neptune in Pisces for a long 10-day transit.  This odd and highly creative combination  favors movement – dance, Tai Chi etc.  You need physical ways of working with the waves of powerful energy flowing through you.  You have the capacity to move a lot of energy this month, but be aware of how powerfully you can create a mood or atmosphere.  Beware of confusion – Mars can take you down some distracting  Neptunian rabbit holes, so keep your focus.  There is a potent new moon in Aries on the 11^th which  in addition to the Mars Neptune influence also has strong Venus-Pluto aspects.  It is a good time to look at your commitments, especially emotional ones.  Revisit relationships and let the Aries new moon help you get your needs met.  The Sun and Mercury both enter Taurus on the 19^th, ushering in some very practical thinking and planning. Then by the 22^nd Venus in Taurus makes an angle to Saturn and Uranus.  You are eager for change and are seeing lots of possibilities. You want to restructure things in your life, especially financially and resource-wise.  Be careful not to throw the baby out with the bathwater, but it is a good time to look at your finances and resources. By the Scorpio full moon on the 26^th Mercury and Venus sit together in Taurus, a great combination for communication, music, and conviviality. It will be good for sharing your new vision with your loved ones.

AQUARIUS (JAN 20-FEB 19)  April begins with a few more days of a pretty Sun-Venus conjunction in Aries, and your energy is going to relationships. By the 4^th Mars in Gemini lines up with Neptune for a long and weird 10-day transit. Mars and Neptune together project a lot of energy – like a fire hose, in fact!   Under this influence you have the capacity to bring a lot of atmosphere, a lot of weather, into situations and relationships. Be mindful of your force field!  And this combination has the potential to be confused as hell, so maintain clarity so that you are not projecting stuff all over everyone.  It is a great combination for physical movement – dance, swimming, martial arts, yoga.  The Aries new moon on the 11^th has a good dose of this Mars -Neptune influence so use it for its creative and spiritual potential.  At the same time Venus makes an angle to Pluto, and it’s a good time to reevaluate your commitments and where you’re putting your energy, as well as your money.  By the 14^th the Sun meets up with Pluto for a few days of global angst and bellicosity.   The Sun and Mercury enter Taurus on the 19^th, bringing a few days of very practical thinking.  Happy Earth Day—plan your garden!   Then by the 22^nd Venus in Taurus catches up to Uranus and the angle to Saturn in Aquarius.  Wow–   your desire for change is off the charts, since all this change-making energy is in Taurus and Aquarius.   Be sure to stay grounded in your values  of interconnectedness  as you make some structural changes in your life.  You’ll feel more pressure  to clarify your vision as we approach the Scorpio full moon on the 26^th.  Take it easy!  The full moon has gorgeous Venus-Mercury aspects so let your vision go wild so that you can see the contours of a new life and process it with loved ones.

PISCES (FEB 20-MAR 19)  April is an odd month, although it begins with  more of that  pretty Sun-Venus conjunction, keeping the focus on relationships. Just make sure your needs are being met too!.  Then on the 4^th things get interesting. Mars in Gemini begins a slow 10-day angle  to Neptune in Pisces.  Mars focuses and funnels that Neptunian energy — rather like a fire hose!  You’ll be throwing a lot of energy around whether you realize it or not, so be aware of your moods and thoughts and ideas. As long as you stay grounded in healthy expressions of Neptune, it’s all good – healing, creativity, loving-kindness, but if you get sidetracked by drama and confusion, not so good.  So work on staying clear and be mindful of your impact on others.  By the 14^th the Sun meets up with Pluto for a few days of global angst, speaking of drama.  On the 19^th the Sun and Mercury both enter Taurus and you are awash in practicality.  Take care of business!  By the 22^nd Venus in Taurus catches up to Uranus and they both square Saturn.  Yowza!  Change is upon you – it’s time to bring your values to bear on making some structural changes in your life.  Look to the future!  The approaching Scorpio full moon on the 26^th will add to the pressure to make a decision.  Keep in mind that Venus and Mercury line up in Taurus on the full moon so it is a good time for talking it through with loved ones before you are tempted to throw the baby out with the bathwater… Just sayin.