YOUR APRIL HOROSCOPE FOR TAURUS
This month the messenger planet Mercury turns retrograde in Aries 27° on April 1st until April 25th. Mercury Retrograde in Aries can be a time for introspection and reflection. It’s an opportunity to revisit past experiences and gain new insights. You may find yourself feeling more intuitive and spiritual during this time. Communication and technology can be affected by Mercury retrograde, so it’s important that you are cautious when it comes to making important decisions or signing contracts. Take this time to review and revise any plans or projects, and try to use this period to your advantage by focusing on self-care and spiritual growth.
The hightlight of this month is a Solar Eclipse in Aries 19° on March 8th bringing up deep-seated emotions, hidden fears, and past traumas that need to be addressed and resolved. This eclipse can bring to light any unresolved issues that are holding you back from moving forward. This can be a time for spiritual growth and self-discovery – it’s an opportunity to connect with your inner self, and to explore your spirituality and intuition. You may feel a strong pull towards meditation, yoga, or other spiritual practices during this time . Take this time to reflect on any negative patterns or behaviours that may be holding you back, and work on releasing them.
This solar eclipse is conjunct the asteroid Chiron bringing up deep-seated wounds and emotional pain that need to be healed. Chiron is known as the wounded healer, and its influence on this eclipse can bring up themes of healing and transformation. You may feel a strong urge to confront past traumas and emotional pain, and work on healing these wounds. This eclipse can also be a time for spiritual growth and self-discovery, as Chiron’s influence can bring about deep healing and transformation. You may feel a strong pull towards meditation, yoga, or other spiritual practices during this time.
The famous Jupiter-Uranus conjunction in Taurus 21° on April 20th, activates your 1st house of the ‘self’. This is a powerful and exciting transit that can bring sudden growth and expansion in many areas of your life. This energy can inspire you to take risks, try new things, and break free from old patterns or limitations. You may feel a strong urge to express your individuality and explore new horizons, whether through travel, education, or creative pursuits. This transit can also bring unexpected opportunities and good luck, as well as a sense of optimism and enthusiasm. However, be mindful of overconfidence or impulsiveness, as this energy can also be unpredictable and unstable. Make sure to stay grounded and focused on your goals, while remaining open to new possibilities and experiences.
The Scorpio Full Moon 4° on April 23rd, brings intense emotions and deep connections in your relationships. The 7th house is associated with partnerships, both personal and professional, and this Full Moon can bring to light any issues or dynamics that need to be addressed. Scorpio is a sign that’s associated with transformation, intensity, and emotional depth. This Full Moon can bring up powerful feelings, and it’s important to approach them with mindfulness and self-awareness. You may find yourself feeling more passionate and connected to your partner or business associates during this time, or you may need to confront any negative patterns or behaviors that are holding you back in your relationships.
This Full Moon can also be a time for deep reflection and transformation. Scorpio is known for its ability to transform and regenerate, and this Full Moon can help you release any emotional blocks or baggage that are holding you back in your relationships.
This full moon forms a square to transformative Pluto in Aquarius in your 10th house of career related matters creating intense emotions and power struggles in your relationships and professional life. The 7th house is associated with partnerships, while the 10th house is associated with career, authority, and reputation. The square between this full moon and Pluto can create a challenging dynamic in your relationships and professional life, and it’s important that you approach this period with awareness and self-care, while focusing on positive change and transformation.
Mercury in Aries 15°/16° ends its retrograde phase on April 25th. Mercury direct in Aries can bring a sense of clarity and forward momentum after a period of introspection and reflection. The 12th house is associated with the subconscious mind, and during Mercury retrograde, you may have been revisiting past experiences and gained new insights.
Now that Mercury is direct, you may find yourself feeling more confident and assertive in your communication and decision-making. You may have gained new perspectives and insights during the retrograde period, and now is the time to put them into action. This period can also be a time for spiritual growth and self-discovery. The 12th house is associated with the inner self, and Mercury’s direct motion can help you to connect with your intuition and higher self.
However, it’s important that you’re cautious when it comes to communication and decision-making, as Mercury’s influence can still be felt during the post-retrograde shadow period. Take the time to review and revise any plans or projects before moving forward.
Mercury retrograde dates March-May period 2024
- March 19th 2024 pre shadow period begins Aries ♈️ 15°.
- April 1st 2024 Mercury retrograde in Aries ♈️ 27° begins.
- April 25th 2024 Mercury retrograde ends Aries ♈️ 15°; the post shadow period begins.
- May 13th 2024 Mercury retrograde post shadow period ends Aries ♈️ 27°.
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