Trusting the Wisdom of the Universe
We will enter April as if living in a dream or in alignment with universal forces. To varying degrees, the personal planets in Pisces will be contacting Saturn and the nodes for the first two weeks of the month. We are not in control now and must allow the necessary changes to take place. First, to let the old and outworn be washed away. Secondly, to allow new dreams to begin to seed.
The beginning of April has several paradoxically dynamic and yet stabilizing factors. Saturn sextiles Uranus which can break open stagnating circumstances while Mars in Cancer trining Saturn also wants to assist us in stabilizing our home lives.
Additionally, the first week in April, Venus, Mercury and the north node in Pisces are travelling together at the late degrees of Pisces. This contributes to the fact that we are wading through a dreamscape or slightly confusing territory but that we must trust we will end up in our proper place.
Of course, the date that everyone is waiting for from a practical standpoint is Mercury turning direct on April 7th, finally getting word on what one wants or needs to hear. And then Venus turning direct on April 13th clarifies love or money issues.
Mars is back in Leo and is raring to get going but will possibly hit a temporary wall with Pluto in the last days of the month. (Mars opposing Pluto was also in effect at the beginning of the year with the LA fires). This may be when we get a better understanding of what that scenario, plus our individual one, was about.
Venus, Mercury and North Node conjunct in Pisces first two weeks of April
surrender to universal forces
We are in fated times now and must let the steerage of our soul direct us to our rightful place. No holding on, no consciously plotting a course. The universe is in control and we must just allow change with an open heart.
Where is your life poised to charter a new course?
ARIES - in the fulfillment of your destiny
TAURUS - in your social groups
GEMINI - in your professional life
CANCER - in how you view the world
LEO - in how you relate to others re: sex and money
VIRGO - in how you view your partnership
LIBRA - in restructuring your life
SCORPIO - in your artistic endeavors
SAGITTARIUS - in your residence
CAPRICORN - in your peer group
AQUARIUS - in how you make money
PISCES - in how you present yourself in society
Mercury turns direct in Pisces 4/7/25
revealing thoughts
The dance between Pisces and Aries has been navigated through both Mercury (our minds) and Venus (our hearts and bodies). And in many ways, this combination will be experienced for many years with Neptune in Aries (a new dream and adventure).
We may have started the retrograde feeling the need to prove ourselves (Aries) but have since slipped into a more trusting state. While issues of the will will be front and center in the coming years, first we must clear the slate of illusions and fears and a sense of victimhood.
How can we reorient our thoughts so that they assist us rather than sabotage us?
ARIES - trusting in the goddess energy
TAURUS - taking a long view of events
GEMINI - allowing yourself to be guided to the right work, not forcing anything
CANCER - consider contemplation and your blessings
LEO - trusting your partner
VIRGO - allowing your partner to be their own person
LIBRA - focus on just doing the work of running your life
SCORPIO -believe that people have your best interests at heart
SAGITTARIUS - recognizing that you will be led to your proper home
CAPRICORN - aligning words with your heart
AQUARIUS - allowing yourself to access your own creative genius
PISCES - connecting to your higher self
Venus turns direct in Pisces 4/13/25
divine beauty/what makes me happy?
Venus also started out her retrograde cycle in Aries, sign of the fierce warrioress and moved backward into Pisces where she turns direct on April 13th.
Aries Venus is hot and passionate and independent. Pisces Venus is more contemplative, submissive and merging.
But whom or what should we merge with?
In Pisces, it would be with the divine goddess energy, our archetype of the creator from the void. Pisces is connected to the all and has a direct conduit to Source.
How can the elusive bring magical beauty to our lives?
ARIES - through dreamwork
TAURUS - through envisioning a more loving world
GEMINI - through bring art and beauty to your work
CANCER - through reveling in different cultures and religions
LEO - through our love language
VIRGO - through artistic connections
LIBRA - by our everyday surroundings
SCORPIO - in our artistic creations
SAGITTARIUS - in our home
CAPRICORN - in our communion with others
AQUARIUS - in trusting your talents
PISCES - in being yourself in your soul embodiment
Saturn in Pisces trine Mars in Cancer first two weeks of April
centering one's home and heart
In the midst of all the water energy, we have two other planets attempting to build a sense of home and security, particularly in the first two weeks of the month. Saturn in Pisces in a trine aspect to Mars makes it easier to envision and materialize a home, community, philanthropic endeavor.
What vision can you ground so that you can thrive emotionally?
ARIES - you recognize that much of your creativity is ingrained or comes from source, you make it real in your beautifully appointed home
TAURUS - if you create community, you will find ways to make others feel nurtured and cared for
GEMINI - if you commit to work you believe in, you will find financial security
CANCER - a more solid and open-minded view of the world helps you find a loved place within it
LEO - support from your partner allows you more space to bring ideas into form
VIRGO - the structure your partner provides gives you the space to engage with the larger world
LIBRA -creating a daily schedule gives you space to succeed and feel secure at work
SCORPIO - it may be that a solid loving relationship enhances your spiritual life
SAGITTARIUS - having a solid home base will improve your financial bottom line
CAPRICORN - trusting thoughts and innocent conversation improves your most important relationships
AQUARIUS - believe that you are talented and the work will appear
PISCES - you know you have something to offer the world so get started now
Saturn in Pisces sextile Uranus in Taurus first two weeks of April
stabilizing the new changes
At the same time that are security needs are being investigated and updated, we also note that our values have shifted in a more spiritual direction. We may detach from certain materialistic obsessions and allow ourselves to "follow our bliss".
If we let go of thinking about money, what magic could happen?
ARIES - letting go of poverty mentality opens up a wealth of creative inspiration
TAURUS - we have more to offer than just our labor
GEMINI - our fears of poverty are likely generational, if you look closely, you are quite abundant
CANCER - nowadays wealth may be digital and you can access that with ease
LEO - if you don't take on your lover's fears around money, you will thrive as a creative artist
VIRGO - even if your partner less affluent than you, your belief in abundance will set you free
LIBRA - don't let your day job woes keep you away from investing time and energy into joint projects
SCORPIO - a current lack of lovers does not preclude a life partner
SAGITTARIUS - if you detach yourself from a drudgery mindset, you will realize you have everything that you need
CAPRICORN - your concerns that you are not creative are stopping you from your natural flow of ideas
AQUARIUS - release old family patterns around money and you will thrive in your chosen field
PISCES - like Aquarius above, do not let your childhood imprints dictate how you see yourself and your ability to attract money
Mars back into Leo April 19th and then opposes Pluto
4/26 + 27th
can I win against the powers that be?
Now that we can create some emotional stability in our lives, we may be ready to get back into the fray of winning (on the low end) and self-actualization (on the high end). Regardless, the fire energy is very dynamic and will make things happen again.
Yet, like in early January 2025, Mars will oppose Pluto one more time and we will see if the bully has the same strength as before (highly unlikely).
Where might we once again deal with a David and Goliath scenario?
ARIES - can I love and trust myself enough to go against the consensus reality construct?
TAURUS - if I recognize my worth, will I deal with the same humiliation at work?
GEMINI - if I've discovered my voice, will I let powerful others drown it out?
CANCER - if I'm aware of my creative talents, will I let other browbeat me with the gatekeeping?
LEO - knowing I deserve love, will I accept dismissal or negativity from others?
VIRGO - if I realize that I am useful, will I allow others to denigrate me or place me in a situation for which I am overly qualified?
LIBRA - you have now found your tribe, does it matter what one important person thinks of you?
SCORPIO - you're making headway at work, don't let anyone treat you like your parent
SAGITTARIUS - you're ready to speak your mind regardless of the prevailing orthodoxy
CAPRICORN - your personal life is bringing you confidence so don't let insecure people put you down
AQUARIUS - even if your partner is arguing a small point, you can stand your ground and remain in charge
PISCES - you can recognize the mind body connection now and won't let everyday hassles undermine or mental or physical health
Neptune/Pisces deals with Maya, the concept that all of life is an illusion. But with acceptance of this, we can allow ourselves to move into the roles we are best suited for in the coming decade. Alternatively, we can stay stuck in ego - and victimhood - while decrying others and insisting that we are powerless.
There are times to take action and times to allow yourself to be acted upon and while the Venus retro period in Aries was very self -focused, this month will be a time when your personal needs take a back seat to cosmic/karmic/dharmic unfoldings.