DATES
April 1: Mercury turns retro in aries at 6:14 pm EDT,3:14 pm PDT
6: venus in aries sextile Pluto in aquarius
8: solar eclipse 19 Aries. 2:21 pm edt
11: conjunction sun/mercury aries
19: conjunction mercury/venus aries
23: full moon 4 Scorpio, 7:49 PM edt, Pluto in Aquarius square
April 25 – Mercury turns direct 8:54 AM EDT, 5:54 am PDT
It’s that time of year again – Mercury retro! The dates are April 1-25, with Mercury retrograde in Aries. The usual guidelines apply. Follow the rule of the three Rs: revise, reconsider, review. For me, this also includes rewrites! And do not:
Sign a contract
Submit anything new
Take a trip – unless you don’t mind being surprised and changing your itinerary
And don’t move under a retrograde!
The other big news is the solar eclipse in Aries on April 8. Keep in mind that thanks to Mercury’s retro, new opportunities may not show up until after the 25th, whe Mercury turns direct.
ARIES
Well, Aries, it’s your month for adjustments! First, that Mercury retro in your sign from April 1 -25. It’s in your first house of self, so be vigilant about how and what you communicate. If someone pushes your buttons, just walk away. It won’t be as satisfying as reacting, but ultimately, you’ll be happier.
On the 6th, Venus in your sign sextiles Pluto in Aquarius. This aspect connects houses one and 11. You may find yourself attracted to or involved with someone in your network of colleagues/friends. Or, one of these colleagues may prove helpful in helping you negotiate a difficult situation. Or, another possibility, a creative impetus comes out of this aspect.
The solar eclipse in your sign on April 8 at 19 Aries should be quite positive for you. Solar eclipses usher in new opportunities and thanks to a conjunction with the North Node, double the positivity. These new opportunities will enhance your personal life in some way, open new doors, bring in new people. You may want to prepare for this one by setting your intentions before the eclipse comes around. Visualize what you want, feel it happening.
The 11th brings a sun/Mercury conjunction in Aries, an ideal day for fun! Get out and do something you enjoy. Hit the beach with your dog, your best friend, your kids, your partner. Go shopping. Work on your creative endeavors. Whatever your enjoy, indulge yourself!
The conjunction on the 19th between Mercury and Venus in your sign suggests that you and a partner or sister or female friend may be communicating a lot today. It could also indicate a deep talk with your creative muse and then you dive into a creative endeavor.
The full moon at 4 Scorpio on the 23rd falls in your 8th house and Pluto in Aquarius and your 11th house is square. Full moons bring completion and news. With this one, the news may concern a glitch in your network/brand that needs to be corrected or some issue with a mortgage, insurance or credit card that needs your attention.
Then we get to the 25th – finally – and Mercury turns direct at 8:54 AM EDT, 5:54 am PDT. Celebrate.
TAURUS
So on April 1, Mercury turns retro in your 12th house and doesn’t turn direct again until the 25th. There’s something uncomfortable about a retro in this house – which rules the personal unconscious and everything that happens behind the scenes. You may have to take a deeper look at unresolved issues in your life and that may be disturbing.
On the 6th, Venus in Aries is sextiled by Pluto in Aquarius. This aspect connects your 12th and 10th houses. It looks as if a woman is helpful professionally or, also possible, that your creative muse steps in and wins the day! Any time Pluto is involved in a positive aspect like this, it’s beneficial to you.
On the 8th, the solar eclipse in Aries occurs in your 12th house. The North Node is closely conjunct, so this is a positive eclipse for you. New opportunities surface to work behind the scenes in some capacity – producer, ghostwriter, advisor, coach – or if you’ve been searching for a therapist, you find the right person.
The 11th features a sun/Mercury conjunction in Aries, your 12th house again. It should be a fun day, so get out and enjoy yourself. Hang out with positive, upbeat people, do something you’ve always wanted to do but have delayed for some reason.
On the 19th, the Mercury/Venus conjunction in Aries also occurs in your 12th house. You may be spending time today with your muse, creating something that delights you. A woman is helpful – friend, lover, sister, colleague.
With the full moon at 4 degrees Scorpio on the 23rd, your partnerships are highlighted. Pluto in Aquarius squares this moon, so it looks as if a glitch in your professional life irritates a personal or professional partner. The “glitch” could be anything. A business partner may not be on board with your expectations and goals. A personal partner may object to the time you spend working. With Mercury retro, communication is easily misconstrued.
Then, on the 25th, Mercury finally turns direct and your life starts straightening out again. Always celebrate a Mercury turning direct day.
GEMINI
Ok, Ok, Gemini. Yes, Mercury rules your sign and Virgo, so at times these retros are hit you harder. On the other hand, you probably know how to navigate them. So start navigating on April 1, when Mercury turns retrograde in Aries, in your 11th house. Ny now you know the drill: revise, review, and reconsider. Don’t start anything new, don’t make submissions, don’t sign contracts, don’t make travel plans, don’t have surgery.
On the 6th, Venus in Aries is sextiled by Pluto in Aquarius in your 9th house. You may get help from a female friend, colleague, or mentor about expanding or changing your brand in some way so that it also appeals to people of other cultures and nationalities. The aspect from Pluto brings greater depth.
The solar eclipse at 19 degrees Aries on April 8 takes place in your 11th house. It should usher in new opportunities concerning your network or brand. You may expand your existing network in some way, may decide to charge for membership, maybe you’ll start a podcast. Whatever it is, it will involve communication.
The full moon at 4 degrees Scorpio on the 23rd occurs in your 6th house. You may be winding up a work project and any news you hear could concern that. Pluto in Aquarius squares this full moon, so the news may not be what you want to hear. Or, because Gemini is an air sign like Aquarius, it’s possible that Pluto trines your sun or some other Gemini planet in your birth chart. If that’s the case, then you may be in for a real treat – after the 25th!
Mercury turns direct o April 25. And honestly, the best thing to do is pick up where you left off on the 1st, when Mercury turned retrograde.
CANCER
This Mercury retro in Aries begins on April 1 and runs until the 25th. It occurs in your 10th house – your profession, career. Ouch. So this is the area about which you should be vigilant. Communicate clearly, succinctly, make sure you are understood.
The sextile on the 6th is between Venus in Aries and Pluto in Aquarius. This aspect facilitates the exchange of energy between your 10th and 8th houses. Pluto is happy in the 8th house and functions powerfully there. It looks as if a responsibility assigned by a female employer or client may bring in additional money. Thing is, with Mercury retro, it may be delayed or you could run into a glitch of some kind.
The solar eclipse on the 8th at 19 degrees Aries occurs in your career area, the 10th house. These eclipses usually usher in new opportunities according to house and sign. But, thanks to the retro, new professional opportunities may not unfold until after the 25th. Of, if they do surface, be cautious about which one you select and don’t sign any contract until after Mercury turns direct on the 25th.
The sun/Mercury conjunction in Aries on the 11th indicates it’s a good career day – but keep the retro in mind. Whether you’re attending a conference or a smaller meeting, be sure to communicate concisely and clearly. You might even suggest drinks and dinner after work with some of your colleagues. Everyone will be in a mood for fun.
The 19th features a Mercury/Venus conjunction in aries. Under normal conditions, when Mercury is moving in direct motion, this would indicate a positive development career development. It may still indicate that, but you may not see the results until after the 25th. A female colleague or partner is helpful in some way and so it your muse!
The full moon at 4 degrees Scorpio on the 23rd occurs in your 5th house. You may be completing a creative endeavor and the news you hear about it could delay your payment, thanks to a square from Pluto. Equally possible is that one of your kids comes to you with an issue that you may not know how to resolve or help, at least not immediately. Give it a couple of days – until after Mercury turns direct on the 25th.
LEO
OK, Leo, Mercury retro in Aries and your 9th house begins on day one. I can hear it now – the shrieks, the groans. And with good reason. The 9th house governs the higher mind, higher education, your spirituality and worldview, the law, foreign countries, people, culture, and foreign travel. Lofty stuff. Follow the three Rs: revise, review, reconsider.
On the 6th, Venus in Aries is sextiled by Pluto in Aquarius. This aspect facilitates the exchange of energy between the 9th and 7th houses. Your muse is your partner today and has plenty to say about your worldview and spirituality and you, in turn, run with the creative impetus. No telling what may develop from this, but it should be positive!
The solar eclipse at 19 degrees Aries on the 8th takes place in your 9th house. This is where the new opportunities should surface and they range from a trip abroad, a grad school course, teaching or taking a workshop, or perhaps even a spiritual epiphany. However, keep in mind that Mercury is still retro, so the opportunity may be delayed.
The conjunction of the sun/Mercury in Aries on the 11th should be fun. You’re in the mood for an adventure, for a change of pace. So even though Mercury is retro, get out there and enjoy yourself.
The 19th brings a conjunction between Mercury and Venus in Aries so cozy up today with the one you love and do something you both enjoy. Try to ignore Mercury’s antics. Converse as honestly and directly as possible.
The full moon in Scorpio on the 23rd is squared by Pluto in Aquarius. This aspect connects your 4th and 7th houses – home/family ad partnerships. If you’re winding up a home improvement project or some other endeavor involving your home and family, your personal partner may take exception to something you’ve changed. Or it’s possible that your business partner may feel slighted that you’ve been spending so much time with your family. Wait until after Mercury turns direct on the 25th to resolve
VIRGO
Whenever Mercury, your ruler and Gemini’s, turns retrograde as it does on April 1st, your life goes haywire for awhile. With this retro, in Aries, it goes haywire until the 25th. Just try to follow the rule of the three Rs: revise, review, reconsider. That will help you navigate this period. It occurs in your 8th house – shared income.
On the 6th, Venus in aries sextiles Pluto in Aquarius, in your 6th house. It looks as if a task or assignment you take on in your daily work life – which may be deeper and more complex than you anticipate – will have a nice payoff at the end. But you may not see the money until after Mercury turns direct on the 25th.
The solar eclipse in Aries on the 8th should bring new income-producing opportunities. Or new paranormal experiences. Or both. With Mercury retrograde, though, the income-producing opportunities may not occur until after Mercury turns direct. The psychic stuff, however, can happen at any time and may manifest itself as a hunch, an intuitive knowing or certainty.
The conjunction of the sun/Mercury in Aries on the 11th may leave you feeling bewildered about a bill – credit card, insurance, mortgage.The sun in Aries urges you to get out and enjoy yourself but that Mercury retro may hold you back. In the end, follow your heart.
The Venus/ Mercury conjunction on the 19th brings an element of creative luck. A woman or romantic partner is helpful in some way, Then again, the Venus element here may be your creative muse whispering in your ear.
The full moon in Scorpio on the 23rd occurs in your 3rd house and Pluto in Aquarius is square to it. There’s news about a sibling, neighbor, or a communication project. The square- combined with the Mercury retro – can toss a glitch into your overall communication today. So be sure that you’re concise and clear when you communicate.
Mercury turns direct on the 25th! Celebrate! Now your life moves forward again and there are no more Mercury retros until August 4 – 28th.
LIBRA
With a Mercury retrograde in Aries from April 1-25, your business and personal partnerships are the miscommunication focus for most of the month. Fun, huh? Just remember to follow the rule of the three Rs: revise, review, reconsider. You may want to add a couple more things to that list:instead of reacting when your buttons are pushed, walk away and deal with it all after Mercury turns direct.
On the 6th, Venus in Aries is sextiled by Pluto in Aquarius in your 5th house. This aspect facilitates an exchange of energy between your partnership and creativity areas. A partner – business or personal -is helpful with a creative endeavor. Regardless of what the actual project is, you’re pleased with the help.
The solar eclipse at 19 degrees Aries on the 8th should usher in new opportunities in the partnership area. Business or personal, the opportunity may not present itself until after Mercury has turned direct. Or if it does show up, try not to commit to it until after Mercury turns direct on the 25th. That means: don’t sign any contracts.
The sun/Mercury conjunction in Aries on the 11th may be a day when you and your partner decide to take off from work and enjoy each other’s company. Just keep in mind that with Mercury retrograde communication may be messed up, so strive to be forthright, clear, honest. In fact, that’s good advice for this entire retrograde.
Then on the 19th the Mercury/Venus conjunction in Aries may be a day when your head says one thing, your heart says another. This is a familiar dilemma for you, Libra. So which voice will you honor? Head or heart? Thanks to Mercury’s antics, you may feel that old, unresolved issues are resurfacing.
The full moon in Scorpio on the 23rd occurs in your 2nd house, income. Pluto in Aquarius in your 5th house squares it. Any square to an income area is irritating. It may be that a client/employer has issues with a creative endeavor for which you’ve been hired. It – and the Mercury retro – could delay your payment until the issue, whatever it is, gets resolved.
Finally, on the 25th, Mercury turns direct. Now your life assumes a veneer of normalcy again, with a minimum of communication mishaps. That’s worth celebrating in some way, don’t you think?
SCORPIO
How do you function during a Mercury retrograde? Do you take control of things or let the winds of the retrograde toss you around? Take the first tactic this time. The retro happens in your 6th house – health and work. From the April 1- 25, be sure to follow the guidelines of the three Rs: review, revise, reconsider. And communicate as clearly and succinctly as possible.
The sextile between Venus in Aries and Pluto in Aquarius on the 6th connects your 4th and 6th houses. This aspect facilitates your using Pluto’s power and might in your daily work life. Women are helpful – colleagues, friends, perhaps a sister – and so it a romantic partner.
With the solar eclipse at 19 degrees Aries on the 8th, you can expect new opportunities to surface with you daily work. New job? New type of work? A promotion? All are possible. But thanks to the retro, these opportunities may not show up until after the 25th. If they do, though, don’t sign any contracts until after the 25th.
The 11th and 19th feature two conjunctions involving that Mercury retro. On the 11th, it’s conjunct the sun in Aries. With the sun involved, it’s an invitation to get out and enjoy yourself and show Mercury who’s boss. Just be careful how you communicate, that’s the main thing.
On the 19th, Mercury’s conjunction is with Venus. You and a female colleague, friend, sister, or romantic partner may be chatting up a storm. Or trying to. Stay away from hot button issues. Also possible, a random conversation at work sparks a romantic interest, particularly if you’re single and looking.
The full moon at 4 degrees Scorpio on the 23rd is squared by Pluto in Aquarius. Full moons often bring news and completion. So if you’re trying to finish up a personal project of some kind, you may run into an unexpected glitch. The news you hear may concern that. But don’t spend much time fretting about it, Scorpio. In two days, Mercury turns direct. You’ll be clearer about things then.
April 25 – Mercury turns direct and your life gets back onto a more normal track.
SAGITTARIUS
Yes, it’s that time of year again. Bummer time, Mercury retrograde in Aries from April 1- 25 in your 5th house. It governs creativity, romance, kids, everything you do for fun and enjoyment. Follow the rule of the three Rs: revise, review, reconsider. One possibility here is that someone from the past – an old flame? – resurfaces in your life.
The sextile on the 6th is between Venus in Aries and Pluto in Aquarius – your 5th and 3rd houses. It looks as if the Pluto aspect is deepening your communication in some way and in turn, this feeds your creativity. A woman or romantic partner may prove helpful in the creative process, depending on what it is.
The solar eclipse at 19 Aries on the 8th occurs in your 5th house. Since solar eclipses usher in new opportunities, get ready for new creative projects and endeavors, perhaps a new romance, new pet. If you and your partner are considering starting a family, then there may be a pregnancy. However, these things may not surface until after Mercury turns direct on the 25th,
The 11th and 19th both feature conjunctions with retro Mercury. On the 11th it occurs with the sun in Aries and that makes it an ideal day for fun. Whatever it is you enjoy, then treat yourself to it. An adventure? Go find or create one. A day at the beach with your family and the dog? That Aries sun enhances and feeds your Sagittarian energy.
The conjunction on the 19th is between Mercury and Venus. This one can indicate a romantic day, a creative day, or a day that you spend with a romantic partner. You may spend the day in meditation with your muse. However it unfolds, make the day count, Sadge.
The full moon at 4 degrees Scorpio on the 23rd occurs in your 12th house. Pluto in Aquarius squares it. If something you’ve been doing behind the scenes is coming to an end, the square and Mercury’s retrograde may result in an impediment, a road block that you’ll have to find your way past. Best to wait until after the 25th, when Mercury turns direct.
The 25th is a big day. Mercury turns direct and yes, you’re ready for your life to unfold without bumps and glitches!
CAPRICORN
For you, Mercury’s retro in Aries from April 1-25 upsets your careful plans, goals, strategies. It tosses uncertainty into the mix. So like the intrepid goat that represents your sign, you climb and climb and find your way around the obstacles. Follow the three Rs: revise, review, reconsider.
The sextile on the 6th is between Venus in Aries and Pluto in Aquarius. So it connects your 4th and 2nd houses. Looks as if income is coming your way that you may decide to use in some way to spiff up your house or your family. Maybe the extra income will be used to further a dream one of your kids has.
The solar eclipse at 19 degrees Aries on the 8th should bring new opportunities into your home and family life. A new addition to the family, a new home, your present home sells for what you asked… You get the idea here. Thing is, with Mercury retro, these opportunities may not show up until after the 25th, when Mercury turns direct. If any of these things show up beforehand, just don’t sign any contract until after the 25th.
The conjunctions on the 11th and 19th both involve Mercury retro. On the 11th, it’s the sun and Mercury joining at the hip in Aries. In your 12th house If you’re in therapy, this may bring up old unresolved issues that you may be able to resolve now. If you work behind the scenes in some capacity- producer, ghostwriter, whatever it is – it’s a fun day. This sun in Aries is dancing even if Mercury retro isn’t.
The conjunction with Mercury on the 19th is Venus. It’s a creative day, for sure, but may also be a loving day with a partner or family member. Enjoy it. It’s a privately shared memory.
The full moon in Scorpio on the 23rd occurs in your 11th house and Pluto in Aquarius in your 2nd squares it. If you’re considering charging for membership in your network, wait until after Mercury turns direct to decide it. Thanks to the square, the money angle won’t work now. It may later, when the aspects are more favorable. If nothing else, wait until after the 25th, when Mercury turns direct.
On the 25th, Mercury turns direct. And now your life will resume a kind of normalcy.
AQUARIUS
So this Mercury retro in Aries occurs in your 3rd house of – yes, you guessed it!- communication. Big ouch. Your best course of action with this is to follow the rule of the 3 Rs: revise, reconsider, review. Don’t start anything new and don’t sign any contracts. Communicate as clearly and concisely as you can. This one goes from April 1-25.
On the 6th, there’s a sextile between Venus in Aries and Pluto in Aquarius. Right now, with Pluto in your sign, your life and priorities are changing in deep but perhaps subtle ways. This sextile should deepen your communications, Venus indicates that a woman is helpful – friend, colleague, sister, or romantic interest.
The solar eclipse in Aries on the 8th should usher in new communication opportunities. Or if you’ve been considering a move, this could be the day you find the right location. Don’t make any moving plans, though, with the retrograde. Wait until after the 25th.But finding a location is half the journey! These opportunities may not surface until Mercury is moving direct. But be patient.
On the 11th and 19th, there are two more conjunctions with Mercury to take into account. First, a sun/Mercury conjunction on the 11th which should actually be pretty good. Plan on enjoyig yourself that day with positive, upbeat people. That’s the easiest way to work with the retro, even if your plans change suddenly!
The 19th features a Venus/Mercury conjunction. Be careful about your communication with women or loved ones. Stay away from hot button issues so that no miscommunication ensues. This applies to written communications as well!
The full moon in Scorpio on the 23rd occurs in your 10th house – profession, career. Pluto in your sign squares it. You may be completing something professionally. There could be news about it that will delay the completion because your employer/client would like revisions. Just do what’s needed, Aquarius. In two more days, Mercury will turn direct and things will straighten out.
April 25: Mercury turns direct in Aries. It demands a celebration!
PISCES
You may experience income snafus from April 1-25, while Mercury is retro in Aries, in your 2nd house of income. The best way to deal with this is to keep an eye on your bank accounts – what you spend, how much you spend, where you spend it, deposits. Make your figures balance out with those in your account.
On the 6th, the sextile between Venus in Aries and Pluto in Aquarius connects your 2nd and 12th houses. You get paid for something you’re doing behind the scenes – a gig, a task, something assigned to you in your job. Whatever it is, you’re paid well for it. And if there’s a delay in that payment, well, don’t make a fuss. Just hang in there until after Mercury turns direct on the 25th.
The solar eclipse in Aries on the 8th should delight you. It ushers in new income opportunities and they can come from virtually anywhere. Online, a colleague, a friend, as client or employer. Whatever the source, the opportunities may not appear until after Mercury turns direct on the 25th. If they do appear, just don’t sign a contract until Mercury is behaving.
The 11th and 19th feature conjunctions with Mercury retro. On there 11th, it’s the sun/Mercury in Aries, which should actually be a pretty enjoyable day as long as you keep it low key. Don’t expect great things, just pleasant experiences,.
The 19th, that sextile is between Mercury and Venus. This one could spell romance, creativity, hanging out with female friends, colleagues, sisters. Regardless of who it is you spend time with, be chill.
The full moon in Scorpio on the 23rd occurs in your 9th house. Pluto in Aquarius, your 12th house, is square to it. Something you’re involved in may be nearing completion but the square messes things up. It may not impact your finances, but deal with it after Mercury turns direct in 2 days.
On the 25th, Mercury finally starts behaving again! You can return to normal life with a minimum of snafus!
