If you feel like this year has gone by ultrafast already, do not worry as the magnificent retrograde combo of Saturn, Pluto and Jupiter will slow down the overall speed. On the 19th the Sun will be moving into pleasure-loving Taurus. Taurus season naturally corresponds to Spring. Tauruses love to smell touch and taste. Our senses heighten, this way we are able to better smell the flowers. April ends with a highly sexual Scorpio full moon. This full moon will be a special one since it is Jupiter charged. Once again the stars have issued their do’s and don’ts for the month and our resident star babe Mi Gerer is breaking it down for us. Read below what the stars have in mind for you this April.
(March 21-April 19)
Happy birthday to my dear Aries babies! Devilish Mercury has been retrograde in your sign since last month. Someone from your past will for sure come back into your life this month since Mercury will only turn direct on the 15th. Resolve what you have to resolve. Re-think and most importantly, reconsider. The 14th is a 5-star day to ask for help from superiors. Someone is ready to back your projects, all you got to do is ask. The glorious new moon in YOUR sign on the 15th will give you that extra boost of confidence and faith, be it in your personal or professional life. Steady Saturn will turn retrograde on the 17th, in your 10th house of career and reputation. Slow down and structure. You probably heard it a million times, but these things take time. Don’t feel pressured into thinking you’re getting old and that things are running away. Age ain’t nothing but a number, baby.
On the 22nd another powerhouse planet, transformative Pluto reverses in your career sector, Pluto retrograde may bring initial setbacks. Don’t panic. Rethink. Analyze. Dive deeper. Stay confident and don’t give up. If you haven’t heard back from a job application, don’t worry. The universe will send you to the right place at the right time. Mars your planetary rule will be fueling you all of April. Once you look back you will see what a month of progress it has been. As of now, look forward. Just because your birthday season came to an end mid-month it doesn’t mean that the fun has. You still have prime planetary booming energy. Venus moves into flirty Gemini so there are plenty of possibilities of meeting somebody new.
Don’t shy away plus devilish communicator Mercury is finally turning direct. Goodbye, delays ($!) and technological messiness. Retrograde planets tend to have a weaker energy, that is why you may have started to feel tired last month. For the mysterious Scorpio full moon on the 29th, I suggest you arrange a sexual ritual with your lover. I promise you there is no better, sexier Moon, than the extreme Scorpio full Moon that sheds light on our most hidden treasures. If you are trying to get over somebody, now would be a good time to work on a banishing ceremony. Out with the old, in with the new. This sexy moon will be Jupiter charged. Just like Midas Jupiter turns whomever or whatever it touches into gold!
(April 20-May 20)
For almost all of April, Goddess of beauty Venus is in your 1st house of self and looks. Change your style or try a new hairdo or color. Now is the best time for shopping or a makeover. You’ll be more charming than ever and pro-fashion-al! The shimmering bright sun enters your sign on the 19th! You will be the superstar of the month with full cosmic support. Indulge in food, drinks or whatever it is that you love. Taurus people are known to be party animals, especially on their birthdays. With your enduring energy, it is hard to keep up with you. Thank god, you have so many loyal friends, who will probably need a month to recover from your festivities.
With Venus your planetary ruler in YOUR sign, you will be oozing sensuality. People will feel attracted to your magical energy like moths to a flame. You will be able to lure whomever you are interested in into your world. Whatever tensions there were about unconscious doubts, Mercury the communication planet finally turns direct on the 15th, just in time for your birthday! You’ve been getting pretty confused as Mercury has been messing up your forms of communication. While Mercury was retrograde in Aries, it was actually simmering in your 12th house of the deep unconscious. Inner storms might have been upsetting you, but maybe you weren’t able to talk about it. The powerful Scorpio full moon on the 29th lights up your relationship sector. You either will end things for good or you’ll decide to take one step further with your sweetie, by making your bond official. If Single, mark the 14th as a 5-star day in your calendar. You could be either meeting somebody exotic or somebody spicy at a higher education institute.
The magnificent new moon on the 15th in your unconscious sector could help you let go of a relationship which isn’t serving you anymore. Review, rethink, and meditate. Find your inner treasures and love yourself. Begin to soul search and look for deeper issues. On the 17th rigid Saturn turns retrograde in your 9th house of higher education, religion, and long-distance travel. You may consider changing school or even your degree. Saturn, the planet of structure will be retrograde until September, so you’ll have enough time to investigate various institutes to find the best fit for you. You’re going to be digging deep and you will have a tremendous energy to research – options are endless – so, find the best. Take some time to clarify your ambitions and goals. If you thought, you would travel for your career there could be some delays.
Exes could still be crawling back into your life even though Mercury turns direct the 14th. After your birthday celebrations start, metamorphic Pluto (your relationship ruler) will go retrograde in your 9th house of beliefs, on the 22nd. You will be reevaluating religion and spirituality on a very deep level. You might clean your soul through alternative beliefs. Remember: Transform = Reborn. When Pluto goes retrograde in the 9th house, your search for inner truth and peace is vital and maybe it will be inspired through somebody important in your life. Glamorous Venus, your ruler will be transiting from your sign into Gemini, your 2nd house of money from the 24th on. You will want to indulge and buy nice things for you or your loved ones.
(May 21-June 20)
Splendid news Gemini! Mercury your planetary ruler finally turns direct this month! Mercury your ruler has been in sleep mode since last month and will turn direct on the 15th! Now it’s up to you to make those bold moves. Maybe you bumped into a whole lot of people you haven’t seen in forever. Be courageous and go get all the things you’ve always wanted. Don’t get stuck in the past, it’s behind you and you learned from it. The present is now and the bright future is awaiting you. New job prospects to increase your income are on the horizon. It might be a job just for that extra money, you would like to spend during the summer. No problem for the multi-talented Gemini. Put yourself out there especially the days surrounding the 14th.
Friends could turn into lovers now. The new Moon on the 15th in bold Aries stirs things up. Relationships that start through friendship indeed last the longest, since you get to know one another pretty well before things get too heated, allowing you both to truly appreciate each other and know what you are getting yourself into. If you want to start a new group or club, now would be a good time as you have the charms to attract and find people who share the same ideas. This could turn into something bigger. Look forward to the final results at the correspondent full moon in the fall. On the 17th, stern Saturn will turn retrograde in your 8th house of other people’s money, shared resources and deep intimacy. Saturn is the planet of Karma and will be retrograde until September, that will give you some time to pay your debts. Saturn will help you to structure a financial plan.
Life could get so much smoother after Mercury turns direct, or maybe not, since on the 22nd fearless Pluto will be reversing its steamy ride through your 8th house of deep sexuality and intimacy. You will get more in touch with your heart’s true desire and subconscious. It can get really dark when transformative Pluto carves his ways through that intimate area of your chart. Remember, the darkest nights produce the brightest stars. It is very likely that you will get intimate with someone from your past. The planets’ retro –tour might stir up the transgressive and taboo. Could be hot or not. Love power planet Venus will be moving into YOUR sign on the 24th! Everybody loves Venus, which means everybody will love you. If you want to change your hair or overall look now is an excellent time. The obsessive Scorpio Full Moon, on the 29th, which takes place in your orderly 6th house, will bring you back to basics regarding health and routine.
(June 21-July 22)
April is for love and career transformation. This month will be your official spring reawakening: there will be romance, sex, lust and games at this April buffet. Mercury, the little devil is finally turning direct in your 10th house of career and honors! Any delays related to career might have been pretty annoying, but from the 15th on you can go full speed, thanks to the direct fiery energy. The passionate Scorpio full moon on the 29th will highlight your 5th house of pleasure and soul mates. Try to release that build up pressure. The Scorpionic lunar force is going to help you erupt like a volcano. Use your sensual, raw energy between the sheets to get loose and of course to have a lot of fun and laughter. This is an ultra hot month for you, Cancer. Sizzling, hot.
Alternatively, you should use the Scorpio full moon to say goodbye to people you still care too much about. Imagine how much more time you will have, once you stop thinking about people who are just not worth your precious time. Focus on you, focus on self-love, this way you will attract the greatest love of all. Make some space in your closed friend's circle for new souls to enter. The magnitude mixture of Venus, Mercury, the sun and the powerful new moon, in the upper sector of your chart will be blooming and booming. It’s a prime lunar time to start your venture around the 15th at the fiery Aries new moon. The 10th house rules career and reputation and the 11th house is all about networking. Dream big! Some of your friends might have a job opportunity for you. Ask around, communication is key. Make career moves as you could end up finding that one important investor to back your project. This move could change up your whole routine Go big, or go home!
Mark the 14th as a 5-star day in your calendar, to meet somebody special. The meeting will feel fated (hot, hot, hot). The ruler of your partnerships, Saturn will go into retrograde motion on the 17th, in your 7th house of relationships, enemies, and contracts. Saturn is very karmic but rewards hard work. This month’s themes are relationship lessons & power struggles. Saturn is a very karmic planet. You may have wanted to approach relationships with more security and seriousness. Legal contracts you haven’t handled properly might have to be reviewed by an attorney you can trust. Enemies from your past may come back into your life now. Keep your friends close and your enemies closer. Pamper yourself before the 22nd when life gets a little more mysterious and dark. Pluto will be retrograding in your 7th house of relationships, which means you might meet dark powerful personalities now, who will transform your inner core.
Lessons about kinship are awaiting you. Are you getting the most out of your romantic relationships? This person who could come into your life any time now is going to completely scour and destroy your previous notions of what it takes to partner. On the flipside, it can also spell the end of relationships. I know you’re crabby and attached. Don’t worry, something better is waiting for you. From the 24th on you should try to use your emotional vulnerability to heal your deepest wounds and those of who you love.
(July 23-August 22)
Make your moves this month babe. The Sun will be entering your 10th house of career on the 19th. The spotlight is on you. April is a highly public month for you. Put yourself out there and shine bright like a diamond. Mercury will be finally turning direct the 15th. If you went traveling you might have experienced delays due to this, but don’t worry, everything will be fine again! With the watery full moon in Scorpio, on the 29th, your attention will be at home. Try to have a nice, home-cooked meal with your family. On the 15th trickster planet, Mercury will move through your career sector. You will change your reputation for the better, Leo, rawrrr. Changing your home or moving to a new place can restart your overall routine and health. Read up on Feng Shui how to best improve your living situation. “When a flower doesn’t bloom you change the environment in which it grows, not the flower”. (Alexander Den Heijer)
The magical new Moon on the 15th unified with Mercury enlightens your spiritual beliefs, shining new rays on new possibilities. Dive deeper into Astrology or Mysticism. Are you ready for a spiritual journey, perhaps like Darjeeling Limited? You may find profound wisdom that will help you expand your career. You will change your reputation for the better, Leo. On the 17th strict Saturn will turn retrograde until September, in your 6th house of routine, health and daily work. You will want to improve your health and maybe change up your work routine, to see what suits you best. You’ll also pay more attention to detail, which will make your boss happy. Use this planetary energy to flip back and review.
Try to release pressure through fitness. If you don’t have time to hit the gym, why not try some fun workout videos online? On the 22nd ruthless Pluto will join Saturn in the retrograde trend bringing you a needed period of reflection in work habits and your health. I don’t want to lie, but Pluto is kind of intense. You might encounter some harshness in your daily work. Your “colleagues” might not be very supportive now. Keep in mind, that these outcomes often work in your favor as they push you to make those needed changes, to become the king of the jungle. Some patterns and attitudes will change. Be aware and positive. Venus will be gracing your social 11th house from the 24th. You will feel very loved and meet many new souls.
(August 23-September 22)
Hallelujah! Mercury will turn direct, so whatever miscommunications you had with your intimate partner or if there were any delays with money, from the 15th you’ll be able to breathe again, thanks to the direct energy of your ruling planet. Someone you meet through a sibling or randomly in your neighborhood could be your next romantic conquest. Make sure to leave the house around the 14th. Ever tried Kamasutra? The passionate New Moon on the 15th in Aries hooking up with Mercury in your sector of deep intimacies and sacred sexuality would be an excellent time to experiment with the more spiritual forms of sexual activity. A sexual union of a deeper nature like Tantra will reawaken you again.
Saturn will turn retrograde in your 5th house of romance, creativity, and true love on the 17th. Saturn is the lord of karma. As we sow, so we shall reap. Your focus will be on romantic lessons. I promise you, that you will bump into lovers from the past, where issues are still unresolved. With some people, it just ain’t over ‘til it’s over. For things to be perfect in life, we sometimes need to work harder and structure our lives better, that’s Saturn’s job, basically. Pluto the lord of darkness is also turning retrograde in your 5th house of romance and creativity a few days later. Old lovers may come back into your life for real. With Pluto in the mix, drama is emphasized and an initially not so serious one-night stand might change your life. You are going to be attracting Scorpionic types who are trying to teach you some lesson.
Pluto will make you very mysterious and attractive to the opposite sex. Don’t forget that the plutonic potency, is active on both sides. You as well will be able to easily lure lovers into your sexy world. Virgos have many career opportunities this month and should not shy away from pursuing them. Venus is transiting your career sector from the 24th until next month. Now is the time to ask for a raise. Use your Venusian influence and land your dream job. Get active online. The intense Scorpio full moon on the 29th in your communication sector urges you to post a photo or publish some of your work, which you could receive love and praise for. People might get totally obsessed with it. Show the world you are not as innocent as people might perceive you.
(September 23-October 22)
Woohoo! On the 3rd devilish Mercury is finally turning direct. No more delays and electronic f*ck ups or misunderstandings. Besides, Mercury retrograde was adding a whole lot of confusion to your personal relationships. If single, you might surprisingly enter a new liaison by the 15th at the new moon in Aries, your opposite sign. It could be somebody you hooked up with in the past. Just when you thought March is about to end a situation concerning your family or home could force you to make a decision about something very personal to you. You may be receiving an inheritance, watch for news around the 14th.
On the 17th Saturn will go retrograde in your 4th house of family and home, coupled with Mars, there will be a little tension on the home front. Mars can also amplify stress. Your family will want you to make them your priority. Now is a good time to repair family matters and strengthen the family bond. Transformative Pluto will join in the retrograde trend on the 22nd prompting you to reflect inwards, triggering you to change the direction of your life in radical ways. When in the 4th house of home, anything, be it a move or career change could happen. Don’t try to resist change, it’s just going to hurt you. Family and career-wise, forceful Pluto is trying to break you up, so you can transform into the best version of yourself and land on the path that is supposed to give you the most magical life.
For almost all of the month your ruler, love planet Venus will be in sister sign Taurus your intimate 8th house. From the 24th Venus moves into your exotic 9th house of the higher mind. If Single, it could be very likely you end up with a foreigner this month. Use the unshakable Scorpio full moon on the 29th to balance give and take and how you share money and resources. You are fair and expect the same from your partner.
(October 23-November 21)
The month kicks off erotic. It is also an excellent time to rise to the top of social media and gain thousands of new followers. The celestial bodies are on your side now, especially around the 14th. You could post a viral photo or publish some of your work, which you will definitely receive love and praise for. People might get totally obsessed with it. Show the world who the boss is. On the 15th a potent new moon in Aries gives you the best time to start a new healthy diet and balance out your daily routines in life. Pluto your ruler is going retrograde this month in Capricorn your 3rd house of communication. You will want to do more observing than actually talking. There will be no more delays when meeting up people or trying to live by any kind of schedule in our crazy lives!
Devilish Mercury is finally turning direct in your 6th house of work and health on the 15th, so relief is on the way! Disciplined Saturn, will also turn retrograde in your 3rd house of communication for almost 6 months. Saturn will slow down your communication and make you really think before you say something. Conversations will be deeper and more serious. On the 19th the sun will move into Taurus your opposite sign, which means the focus will be on your partnerships. Are you going to be in full control or are you ready to let go and relax a little? Your choice. What an interesting period for you. Your ruler, turbulent Pluto, is going to go retrograde on the 22nd. You hate superficiality and basically, with all this backward plutonic activity, you might research obsessively online. As a result, you may uncover new secrets and ways to gain more power.
Hot-blooded Venus is moving into kinky Gemini, your 8th house of deep sexuality on the 24th. What a great planetary mix! You might finally merge with your special someone. But watch out not to get too jealous or possessive over a lover while Venus is in your 8th house, the original house of Scorpio. Be sure to enjoy those steamy, intimate nights. If you had stress or problems with taxes or expenses you share with your partner, you will focus your energy to solve it. Unconsciously, other stuff will be going on. In April you’ll be able to dive deeper and explore sexy taboos. The month ends with an ultra-potent full moon on the 29th in YOUR sign. This Jupiter charged moon is going to help you start a new chapter in your life. The new you will feel invincible and ready to take on any challenge that comes your way. Do welcome any kind of transformation.
(November 22-December 21)
Devilish communicator planet Mercury has been retrograde, in your 5th house of true love and sexual encounters. A lover from your past may have reappeared, this has really been messing with your thoughts. Is it over yet or is there something you guys still have to work out? It ain’t over until it’s over… Mercury turns direct on the 15th. You should definitely meditate on the 14th. Your ruling planet, luckiest Jupiter, is forming a beautiful aspect to transformative Pluto in your financial house. You could be accessing that multimillion-dollar idea simmering in your unconscious. Use the fiery lunar energy of the new moon in Aries, your 5th house, to start a new personal project or a passionate affair (15th). The 5th house also rules fertility, so be careful not to accidentally get knocked up.
Jupiter already turned retrograde last month and so will Saturn and Pluto in April. Saturn turns retrograde on the 17th in your financial 2nd house. Saturn will force you to review your funds. Create a financing plan. Focus on how you spend your money. Don’t just glance over and assume that everything is going to be fine. Please pay attention if you have been throwing out money for no reason. At the moment you will want to become better acquainted with your own powers, past accomplishments and future desires. Transformative Pluto also turns retrograde in your financial sector the 22nd. Your major focus will be on how you make and spend money. You may not like what you see financially. Take this as an opportunity to review and find a better way to handle your money.
You’ll have time since slow-moving Pluto will be retrograde for a while. If single, you could be attracting very powerful people from the 24th on, thanks to mesmerizing Venus in Gemini sweetening up your 7th house of relationships and other people. Intense and emotional sexual connections are possible now. With the spiritual Scorpio full moon on the 29th taking place in your 12th house of the unconscious, issues from deep within might resurface. Be open to whatever comes your way. Sagittarians are very positive and optimistic. If there is one sign that can turn sh*t into gold, then it is you. It could also be that maybe a work project reaches culmination now. Positive mind. Positive vibes. Positive life.
(December 22-January 19)
Saturn your ruler is turning retrograde this month. You may feel less energetic. On the 15th Mercury finally turns direct in your 4th house of home and roots, meaning you are backed up by your family to really go and make your dreams a reality. It is important to communicate your desires with your closest peers. If everybody is aware of what you want, it is easier for them to support you fully. Mark the 14th in your calendar as a gold star day. A friend could have an incredible new opportunity for you. Reach out. If you’ve been too busy to spend time with your family, you should use the magical spirit of the new moon in Aries on the 15th to remodel your home and make it more inviting.
Your planetary ruler Saturn will turn retrograde in your sign on the 17th. Saturn has been in your sign since late 2017. Saturn teaches us self-discipline. You will feel restricted but in the end, Saturn will reward you with real freedom. Own your mistakes as much as your triumphs. Saturn will leave your sign only in 2020. Pluto will join the retrograde trend in your sign from the 22nd. When magnetic Pluto, the transformer, goes retrograde in your 1st house of self, it is a good time to look for what it is you want to transform. Remember to stay true to yourself and you will reshape into the amazing soul that has been hiding in the dark. Sometimes it hurts to say goodbye to parts of ourselves.
Good news: many people who experienced extreme Pluto in their first house, reported sudden weight loss. From the 24th on diplomatic Venus will be adding harmony to your health and your daily job routine. You might be working on various projects – which are suddenly coming into your life from many different directions. You will have limitless energy!
The potent Scorpio full moon on the 29th links you up with team players. And with the energy of Pluto ensuring that you have a very powerful aura, you’ll be making those beneficial VIP contacts you have been longing for. It is vital for you to surround yourself with like-minded people now.
(January 20-February 18)
Hallelujah! Mercury is finally turning direct on the 15th! No more delays and electronic f*ck ups. Besides, Mercury retrograde was adding a whole lot of confusion to your conversations. Make sure to meditate on the 14th as you could be accessing that million-dollar idea. You will see lots of good news come to you from your siblings around the 15th. Meet up or arrange a Skype conference call, and catch up. If you’re an only child, you can expect harmonic sweetness with your sister from another mister or brother from another mother. All thanks to the positive new moon in Aries.
If you were planning on taking a short trip, fun opportunities might come up now. Ask around! Maybe someone is leaving town for the weekend and has a spot left in their car for you. From the 17th onwards you will have an excellent time to purge your inner soul. Saturn & intuitive Pluto will turn retrograde in your 12th house of the unconscious. A lot of passive-aggressive energy will be stirred up, like a little storm inside of you. The thing is, you won’t quite know why, since the 12th house also holds the secrets and Pluto is the planet of our deepest most unconscious desires, we tend to hide from ourselves. Meditate. Release those negative emotions inside of you. Try to encode the messages even if they scare you to death. In order to grow, we need to face the darkness and conquer our fears.
If you’ve been feeling low this is a good time to address the root of your problems. Sometimes we have to face our own darkness in order to transcend into the brightest light. Many things we repress are positive, actually. Try to access what you simply swept under the carpet, through meditation maybe. Saturn can slow life down, Saturn retrograde even more so. Meditation helps, but don’t expect overnight results. On the upside think about what Lao Tzu said: knowing others is wisdom, knowing yourself is enlightenment.
From the 24th on you will have such a magnetic aura, thanks to sizzling Venus in Gemini firing up your 5th house of true love, affairs, and creativity! There are plenty of admirers, just waiting for you to choose. Creative enterprises will bloom and you will have the stamina to work hard day and nights. The fire inside you will be burning, baby. With the magic of the sexy Scorpio full moon on the 29th, in your career sector, your coworkers might experience your more competitive side. Take care of your reputation and be clever and fair about the steps you decide to take.
(February 19-March 20)
Delayed payments? No more! Devilish Mercury has been retrograde way too long and could have pretty much messed up your finances. On the 3rd Mercury finally turns direct, which means you can switch your life back to normal. The 14th is a splendid day to collect some money from friends and acquaintances for a project that would benefit the community immensely. You are of such a compassionate nature and love to help. On the 15th it would be a prime time to invest your money in a new venture. You’ve got the power, the charms, and you seem to know the right people.
A deluxe new moon in Aries your 2nd house of money will help you set realistic financial goals. On top of that, you might also find new sources of income. On the 17th serious Saturn, will go retrograde in your 11th House of friendships and acquaintances. Friendships will be tested and you will learn who expands you and who is superficial or fake. Saturn will give you the cautiousness to investigate if friends really have the best interest for you in mind. The 11th house is also the house of dreams. Just because Saturn is the responsible reality awakening planet, never give up on your dreams.
You might bump into people you just briefly met and maybe you’ll end up hanging out on a regular basis. When you meet people, though, do the nice and slow approach. There is no need to force a friendship. What will be, will be. Saturn Retrograde can bring back old issues as well. Don’t let someone guilt trip you. Spiritual Pluto will also go retrograde on the 22nd in your 11th house of dreams. Your compassionate nature comes to play and you search for more knowledge in society. You philosophize about what tribes you belong to and what kind of friends are good or bad for you. You might make up with friends you have had issues with, or you might meet a new amigo, who will transform your belief and value system. It could also be that you might be feeling blocked by people who have control over you. It could be that daily dose of social media, that unconsciously drags you down. If all this is impacting you too much, maybe log off for a while.
Go out into nature and experience real freedom. Peacemaker planet Venus will move into Gemini, your 4th house of home and family the 24th. Venus in this area of the chart always brings love into the home front. Call up your family and organize a get-together. Re-decorate your crib. Try to use your energy to maybe renovate your home, paint your walls, or rearrange your living room. Make it look fresh, you have such great taste. On the 29th an emotional Jupiter charged Scorpio full moon will be highlighting your 9th house of spirituality. The past couple of months you were testing your personal beliefs and are now reaching that Zen moment or even an epiphany. This potent full moon also activates your travel lust for faraway lands. What will it be Pisces? Maybe you will even think about moving back to a beloved place you used to live or simply move to a new paradise.
Wild Astrology by Mi Gerer
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