Happy April! The videos for each sign’s general tarot reading are posted below, and you can also read about the general energy going on for this month when it comes to planetary movements and influences.
First, let’s take a look at some of the planetary events going on this month—and how these can affect you.
April 6: New Moon in Aries
We’re starting the month in Aries season, and on the New Moon in Aries, both the Sun and Moon will be in the sign of Aries. As the first sign of the zodiac, this warrior fire sign is all about ambition, pursuit, initiation, and action. The Moon will be completely dark on April 5, and on April 6 the first sliver of light can be seen, indicating that we are in a waxing moon phase. This is the best time to manifest what you want and either write down or tell the universe exactly what you want for yourself in the coming months or years. This is a great time to do this because…
April 10: Jupiter goes retrograde
Jupiter is a planet of expansion, and its energy can help things grow and develop. This planet will be retrograde until August 11th, and you may be feeling this especially if you are a Sagittarius or have Sagittarius in your chart, because it’s the ruling planet of that sign. However, don’t give up hope: this is still a good time for spiritual introspection and optimism, just be aware that you may want to overindulge during this period.
April 16: Mercury goes out of shadow
Yay!! This last Mercury Retrograde has been a doozy. Mercury rules communication, and if you’re a Gemini or Virgo, this is your ruling planet, so you might have been particularly affected over the last retrograde and shadow period. Fortunately, communication issues should be clearing up around this time, especially since…
April 17: Mercury goes into Aries
This period might be easier for those who like action and forward momentum. Previously, Mercury was in Pisces, which is intuitive, secretive, and emotional, among many other things. However, be cautious during this time before firing off an email or going off on someone. Aries is a fire sign, and likes action and rules over conflict and war, so you may want to think twice if you’re about to say some fightin’ words to someone you don’t actually want to argue with.
April 19: Full Moon in Libra
The Full Moon in April is also known as either the Pink Moon or Seed Moon. It’s called the Seed Moon because of the theme of planting seeds for the fruits you want to yield later in the year, and the Pink Moon because of pink flowers that were often seen blooming this time of year. This Full Moon could bring out some irrational and emotional feelings, and if something comes up that makes you feel defensive, this is a great time to do some work with yourself. Full Moons are a great time to release what you no longer want in your life, then ask the universe or your higher power to fill those now-empty places with healing and love. You can write down what you no longer want, set it on fire, and either throw away the ashes or flush them down the toilet. At Full Moons the energy in general can feel very potent, so if you’re feeling emotional or overwhelmed in general, don’t be afraid to opt out of plans and spend some time with yourself.
April 20: Taurus season begins
Taurus is an Earth sign ruled by the planet Venus, which means it likes love and feeling good. Taureans typically like to have beautiful things in their homes, like shiny objects, and like creating a space for themselves that feels comfortable and beautiful. While we each feel it differently, each astrological season can have its effect on us, so you may be inclined to enjoy the finer things in life, like good food, time with friends, or romantic time with yourself or a significant other.
Venus enters Aries
That romantic time may be a little affected by Venus moving into Aries. Venus is a feminine planet that likes love and romance, while Mars is a masculine planet that likes forward movement and doesn’t shy away from conflict. This influence can go a few different ways, especially with Taurus season starting. You could fight for someone you love, pursue a person you’re interested in, argue with your lover, or feel conflict around general issues of love. If you feel a certain way about relationships, love, and feelings during this time that you don’t like, it can help to acknowledge the planetary influence, note how you feel, then check in with yourself and discover what you truly want in the long run.
April 24: Pluto goes retrograde
Pluto is the ruling planet for Pisces and relates to the Underworld—transformations, shadow aspects, expansion, and the subconscious. It’s going retrograde until October 3rd, and this means it can be a good time to deal with the shadow aspects of ourselves. This can include things about ourselves or our past that we’re not proud of and things we wish we could change. Since this retrograde is so long, it will probably feel the most subtle, but there may be times when things from your past pop up—this can be a sign that it’s something for you to reflect on, release, and heal.
April 30: Saturn goes retrograde
Saturn rules the sign of Capricorn, and relates to rules, organization, boundaries, and relates to the father figure. It will be retrograde until September 18th, and during this time we might feel like our personal progress has slowed. During this time, we might feel restricted, analyze our relationships with father or male authority figures, question our sense of purpose or direction, and have issues when it comes to structure and boundaries in our lives. As with the other retrogrades, this gives us an opportunity to acknowledge old patterns relating to what’s coming up, and seeing what limiting thoughts or mindsets need to be released and healed in order for us to grow.
If you’re not familiar with planetary retrogrades, check out A Lesson From the Retrogrades
Now, here’s what’s in store for you: