Monthly Horoscopes April 2017
Uh-oh — here comes another Mercury retrograde phase. The planet ruling communication and tech goes into a backspin on April 9th through May 5th. Enter the usual mass hysteria about errant emails and exes coming out of the woodwork to haunt your Facebook page. But c’mon you guys, we know by now these kind of annoyances are just the surface stuff.
Mercury retrograde is a time to get super-juicy with our inner work, as any curveballs the cosmos throws our way are actually designed to shake us out of our comfort zone and face some of the more itchy scratchy stuff. Plus, it’s always exciting to see what resurfaces in our lives for a re-do. So, be on the lookout for opportunities you thought had sailed coming back around for you to jump on board.
On April 19th the Sun moves into Taurus reminding us to enjoy the sensual side of life. Food, fashion, sex, and self-care are all on the cards for the second half of the month. Chances are after the balls-to-the-wall pace of Aries season, your soul is crying out for a little time spent luxuriating in the sheer pleasure of living in a human suit. Find out how you're going to meet your challenges this month (plus get some personalized mantras) from Moon Club founders Alexandra Roxo and Ruby Warrington.
Patrick Keohane Instagram/@revolvingstyle1/13Aries
Mantra: “I am abundant and experience is what makes me rich.”
In the stars: Happy birthday month, baby Ram! If you’re feeling psyched about life right now, you can thank a bunch of cosmic activity heating up your sign. It’s all action, just how you like it. A week or so into April, things begin to slow a little as Mercury goes retrograde in your second house of material abundance. Before you freak out, this could be a good thing — expect debts you are owed to be paid in full, especially when the Sun moves into the same part of your chart on April 19th. With your ruling planet Mars moving into your talkative third house on the same day, the second part of the month is an ideal time to pick up a passion project or pitch a big idea you just know could change the world. The month ends with power planet Pluto going retro in your career zone. It’s time to quit playing politics and get real about your mission.
In your life: Can you do something for me? You know how football players and fighters often do a “victory dance” that becomes sort of famous and adorable? Can you puh-lease come up with your own special victory dance that you do while in bathroom stalls, in the shower, while driving, before bed — anytime you are alone? Even when you feel crappy, just try it. Remind yourself of the victories happening all around you, — big ones, little ones, all the ones.
In your closet: You’ve worked hard to get where you are and you don’t want to just charge on without wearing the success like a brilliant bronzer so folks know what's good. Put those sweats away, my love. Don’t worry, they’ll still be there when you need them!
Patrick Keohane Instagram/@revolvingstyle2/13Taurus
Mantra: “I am committed to being authentically me.”
In the stars: There’s some juicy astro action going down for you this month, Taurus, which begins with Mercury stationing direct in your sign on April 9. This is a beautiful opportunity for you to set the record straight in any area of life where you feel you’ve been mis-represented — and yes that includes anywhere you’ve been selling yourself short. With your ruler, Venus, going direct April 15th, your social life is set to heat up again too, and you’ll feel tighter with your crew than ever. The Sun, planet of self-expression, joins Mercury in Taurus on April 19th, making this a power day for sharing your message with the world — just make sure you’ve spell-checked it! — while motivator Mars also moves into your money zone the same day so your passionate words could reach the ears of an investor. The month ends with Pluto beginning its annual retro cycle, and between now and September some deep seated beliefs could be up for review.
In your life: Devote some time to the Spring version of use. Use the time of rebirth to rethink your schedule, your look, your attitude, and even your diet. Also see where the people around you may be influencing those things and where you want to hold your ground. Make a mood board, Pinterest board, some post-its by your desk, or new screensavers to remind you who you are right now — not who you were yesterday or last year, but now. You have the opportunity for newness of you and a renewed commitment, so go for it!
In your closet: Bust out the pieces you get shy about wearing but love passionately. Maybe it’s statement earrings or a big hat or a vintage piece you adore but rarely wear. Practice wearing one of those bigger pieces once a week and feel what it feels like to be authentically you — loud, soft, chunky heeled or sequined or ruffled.
Patrick Keohane Instagram/@revolvingstyle3/13Gemini
Mantra: “All I am truly seeking is inner peace.”
In the stars: Quiet introspection isn’t really your thing, Gemini. You’re happiest in your role as social butterfly of the zodiac, but Mercury beginning its next retro phase in your emo twelfth house on April 9th is here to help you reconnect to any parts of your inner world you’ve been neglecting. Embrace it — you will likely be gifted with some gems of divine inspiration. Venus going direct in your career and status zone on April 15th could mean you get good news on a test result or promotion you’ve been waiting on and feel you’ve truly earned the past six weeks or so. It's perfect timing since the Sun’s move into Taurus on April 19th signals time for a much needed rest. Can you schedule a peaceful weekend break? Never fear: excitement has a way of following you around and with both Mars in your sign and Pluto retro from April 20th onwards, even a chill camping trip will be infused with its own dramas.
In your life: OK Gemini it’s time for some precious "me time." Instead of filling your cal with social engagements back-to-back, schedule some quiet time. Does the idea of going to a movie on a Friday night alone scare the crap out of you? Well, it could be time to try it. Fall in love with your own company, the space of your mind. Start really considering before you say yes to everything. Try this new practice: when someone asks you to a social engagement or party, practice saying, “let me check my cal and get back to you” or just “I'm not sure but I’ll let you know by tomorrow” instead of getting excited and saying yes to all and having no time for yourself.
In your closet: Dress for chill vibes. You may want to keep up your social butterfly and going-out outfits, but find one main peace that says “slow down” in the most luxurious of ways. A soft cotton maxi. A silk slip dress. Something you slip into to chill out and feel beautiful at the same time.
Patrick Keohane Instagram/@revolvingstyle4/13Cancer
Mantra: “I am in control of the company I keep.”
In the stars: Is it time to rethink your friendship group, Cancer? They say we are the sum of the five people we spend the most time with, and if you’ve been dedicating precious energy to folks who aren’t exactly showing the same love in return, then April brings an opportunity to shake things up. Mercury goes retro in your friend zone on April 9th joined there by the Sun on April 19th, making it easy to see who needs to go and who to invite into the fold. And there’s no need to be a mean girl about it! Fiery Mars moves into your compassionate twelfth house on the 19th also, and the second half of the month will be the perfect time to re-build any bridges. Meanwhile, with Pluto going retro in your relationship zone from April 20th through September 25th, the coming months are the perfect time to dig deep and transform any limiting beliefs around partnership.
In your life: Write a short bio about what you want to be like down the line — however you would want to be described and remembered. Then make a list of the five people you spend the most time with. (No, your dog doesn’t count but yes he does have an adorbs personality.) Beside each person’s name write how you feel around them. And be honest. This is private so be real with yourself. Now read through the five and see if how they make you feel aligns with your ideal version of you.
In your closet: Take time to look in your closet for any trendy pieces you bought that aren’t really “you.” Send them to Goodwill! Wear the things that make you feel most yourself and let go of the rest.
Patrick Keohane Instagram/@revolvingstyle5/13Leo
Mantra: “I am here to make the world a better place.”
In the stars: You were born to lead, Leo, and you know it. But April could bring some changes to the way you do it. On April 9th Mercury goes retro in the area of your chart ruling personal responsibility, an opportunity to reconsider how your actions are impacting on others and the world. The message? Time to think even bigger about how you can make the world a better place — especially when the Sun, your ruler, joins Mercury on April 19th, putting some fire power into your plans for global domination. Even better, passion planet Mars moves into your humanitarian eleventh house on the very same day. You could not be feeling more fired up about a cause that makes your heart beat faster. And your energy and drive will be so infectious you’ll find plenty of people to help you. But beware of burn-out. Pluto going retro in your wellness zone on April 20th is a sign to up your meditation practice.
In your life: How good does it feel to shift from a "me" centered life to one that holds a “us” centered purpose? Where in your life can you shift the lense from being a spotlight on you to a spotlight on you + humanity + animals + Earth? These are the bigger questions for you right now. So how to deal? Write a manifesto. It is time. If you could be remembered for something after you leave this planet what would it be? Write this manifesto and put it up near your computer.
In your closet: Dress for success. Literally. Read your fave manifestos and gather fashion inspo from their writers, especially feminist ones. But don't forget about some traditional ones like MLK’s “I Have a Dream” speech or Steve Jobs Here’s the Crazy Ones.
Patrick Keohane Instagram/@revolvingstyle6/13Virgo
Mantra: “The big picture is made up of little details.”
In the stars: You know best the importance of tending to the details of life Virgo. And you’ll get a chance to refine your big picture vision with this month’s Mercury retrograde phase, which begins April 9th. In what area have you been tempted to race ahead and ignore the baby steps you know it ultimately takes to win the race? Between now and May 5th you get to reposition those vital puzzle pieces. When the Sun joins Merc in the same area of your chart on April 19th, life begins feels like an adventure again, and the future looks bright! This sets the scene for you to focus on some longer term goals when motivator Mars enters your career zone on April 20th. What are you here to contribute to the greater good and be paid handsomely for? There’s a clue in Pluto’s annual retrograde phase, which begins in your house of fun on April 20th, shaking and waking up your creativity through August 25th.
In your life: It may feel counter intuitive to slow things down and take a step back but your new goal is to focus on one day at a time. Instead of getting ahead of yourself and making huge lofty goals right now focus on today. Try not thinking about the future for one week. Every time you catch yourself starting to live in the future, bring yourself back down into the moment. Look at what’s in front of you. If people are always asking you big future questions for one week say to them, “you know, I’m just focusing on today.”
In your closet: Put on some clean linens and become an ancient Yogi Sage Mystic right before people’s eyes by stopping to smell the flowers left and right, and enjoying writing every little email and realizing the whole “rat race to success” is actually quite boring and that the fun is in the now.
Patrick Keohane Instagram/@revolvingstyle7/13Libra
Mantra: “Wholeness means shining a light into the shadows.”
In the stars: It may be getting lighter outside, Libra, but this month takes on a shadowy tone with Mercury going retro in your house of mysteries and the occult on April 9th. Please don’t get spooked! The word “occult” actually just means “hidden,” and with Mercury doing its retro thing in this part of your chart through May 5th, you’re getting an amazing opportunity to shine a torch into any dusty corners of your life for some psychic spring cleaning. Venus going direct on April 15th will be a boost to your feelings of self-worth and could also find you inspired to kick an unhealthy habit, while later in the month you may feel drawn to a new course of study as your inner investigations are leading you towards a spiritual pilgrimage of sorts. Perfect for when Pluto goes retrograde in the area of your chart ruling your subconscious habits on April 20th, setting the tone for a summer of deeply personal transformation.
In your life: All right, what have you been ignoring and how do you shine a light on it? First look for areas of your life that you justify or make excuses for your behavior. Look for the little clues as to what in your life is something that is actually not good for you. Spend some time doing detective work to identify the thing. Then do a DIY funeral for it.
In your closet: Put on a black dress, buy a flower and say a prayer of goodbye. Light a candle and wear black as you long as need as you let go of this shadow self. It is time.
Patrick Keohane Instagram/@revolvingstyle8/13Scorpio
Mantra: “As I show up for others, they show up for me.”
In the stars: Time for a relationships re-do, Scorpio! When you get into something, you go in deep, and this month is the ideal time to ensure your commitment is being reciprocated. Mercury goes retro in your partnership zone on April 9th, setting the stage for a little love and life laundry when it comes to the people you share your days with. But with Venus stationing direct in your house of romance and play on April 15th, you can also have fun with it. No need to come off all intense — um, your specialty sometimes. Mars, one of your ruling planets, enters your passionate eighth house on April 19th, so whatever happens, things could get heated by the second half of the month. The next day, Pluto, your other ruling planet, goes retro in your talk zone suggesting some lessons to be this summer learned about communicating your needs more clearly.
In your life: Take relationship inventory. Who are you giving your time/energy/love to? And how much? And how are they reciprocating? How to do this? Make some friend dates and reset the stage or call a friend and pay attention to how much you give and take. This as a time to reset old dynamics. If you have a friend who always call you to vent, then take a moment to say, “Hey I wanna share what’s going on with me for the next 15, cool?” Instead of just writing them off, ask for what you want and speak up. See each relationship as an opportunity for you to grow, speak your voice, and actually get exactly what you need.
In your closet: Think how you wanna show up to reach relationship as the best version of you. It’s Spring. Hit the refresh button on that look and channel Goddess Venus who rules Libra with something that says BOOM.
Patrick Keohane Instagram/@revolvingstyle9/13Sagittarius
Mantra: “I have the focus it takes to manifest my vision.”
In the stars: Details are not exactly your specialty, Sagittarius. You prefer to paint life with broad strokes, allowing plenty of room for adventure and opportunity — but with Mercury going retro in the part of your chart that demands facts are double and triple checked, it would pay to spend some extra time with your head in the weeds. With the Sun moving here on April 19th, too, it’s also a great time to pick up a lapsed workout habit, something your athletic sign actually needs to feel energized. Meantime, Venus going direct in your family zone on April 15th means it’s time to smooth out any issues with your mom that may have surfaced over the past month. Fiery Mars moving signs April 19th puts the passion back into any relationships that have been feeling a little bit “meh” and when Pluto begins its annual backspin on April 20th, you could find your feelings about money and self-worth beginning to be transformed.
In your life: Next time you feel all-over-the-place or overwhelmed, I want you to try this: STOP. Close your eyes and take three deep breaths. For all of April if you do that every time you get ahead of yourself or find yourself moving at high speeds, you will get way more done, and feel much better in the process. Also try a new yoga practice and cut back on the caffeine to bring your energy down into your body and keep it from being all scattered.
In your closet: Dress intentionally this month. See if you can dress each day for how you feel, what you want to bring to that day. Keep that “Tortoise” vibe with some tortoise shell glasses and pieces of clothing that make you feel languid and force you to take it slow. Six inch heels perhaps?
Patrick Keohane Instagram/@revolvingstyle10/13Aquarius
Mantra: “I am ready to be seen as the star I truly am.”
In the stars: How do you feel about being seen, Capricorn? That’s right, you love it. You may have a rep for being the one getting stuff done behind the scenes, but your fellow goats Elvis Presley and Michelle Obama are prime examples of how comfortable you are center stage. And with Mercury going retro in the part of you chart that governs showmanship and self-expression on April 9th, it’s time to reclaim your rightful place in the spotlight. The Sun joins Mercury here on April 19th to get your creative juices flowing. No hiding your brilliance, please. With Venus resuming forward motion in your communication zone mid-month, stalled love talks could also begin to show progress. What have you been too shy to bring up with your boo? Passionate Mars in your wellness sector is suggesting you say it over a juice or on a workout date. And when Pluto goes retro in your own sign April 20th, the stage is set for something of a personal evolution.
In your life: Look at areas in your life where you have gotten cozy as a “behind the scenes” player or helper of others’ careers or visions. Now see if you can do what you did for them for yourself. Ask for any help along the way now, as you’ve put the time in for others and you deserve the same support while you stand in the spotlight. Maybe it’s social media help or an intro for a new job or project, but don’t be afraid to be supported in your mission to stardom. If you step into the light people will want to help — you just have the have the courage to step it up.
In your closet: Cue “I’m coming out!” What do you need in order to feel strong enough to be seen and heard? A new haircut? A new blazer? Kicks, perhaps? Maybe it’s just a feng shui of your room or schedule. Set that foundation strong so you can stand on top of it and feel really good!
Patrick Keohane Instagram/@revolvingstyle11/13Aquarius
Mantra: “My home base is the seat of my creativity.”
In the stars: This is the month to revamp your abode, Aquarius. With Mercury going retro in the most domesticated part of your chart on April 9th, this could manifest as some discomfort or frustration with your current situation first, but without experiencing these kind of feelings you’d never change anything. So, try to embrace them! The Sun moves to warm up this area on April 19th, too, bringing a sense of purpose to your renovation project — even if this just means installing a new desk in your bedroom. You’ll want a spot where you can get your creativity on after Mars, planet of passion and drive, moves into your expressive fifth house on April 20th. The juices are flowing and it feels so fun to pour all your energy into a passion project. Be open to any intuitive hits towards the end of the month, too. Power planet Pluto goes retro in your house of dreams and visions, paving the way for some deep inner truths to be revealed.
In your life: Spend some time crafting your bedroom and home into the place you can relax, unwind, get things done. Make some altars to different parts of your life: a love corner, a work corner — use your fave books, images, colors etc. to make your home feel like a homage to your life and the life you are building towards. You may want to be out skipping around town but you need this anchor so put that love in.
In your closet: What clothes inspire you most to wear when you are at home? Are you in the habit of yoga-pants-4-life? See how different you feel when you put on silk PJs or a kimono, a long dress or a linen tunic to lounge about in. That is a part of making that home space feel super inspiring — you are the main event in the home space so don’t forget to adorn the center piece.
Patrick Keohane Instagram/@revolvingstyle12/13Pisces
Mantra: “Life feels effortless when I speak my truth.”
In the stars: Yikes, here comes a communication breakdown, but please never fa. Any crossed wires are just an opportunity for you to be a total badass and get super clear about what you really mean. Mercury goes retro in your talk zone April 9th through May 5th, which could also be a chance to finally get closure with any unfinished business. And with love planet Venus stationing direct in your sign April 15th, it’s likely you could have an “aha” moment when it comes to loving self-talk. The Sun’s move into Taurus on April 19th wants you to be out there spreading ideas and getting projects moving after all, so now is the time to learn how to be your own biggest cheerleader. Mars entering your home zone the same day makes this a heated time with your fam, whoever embodies “family” for you. And with Pluto, planet of transformation, going retro in your friend zone April 20th, the people you number among your soul tribe could be up for review.
In your life: Practice speaking up in the moment when something upsets you. Even just by saying “ow” if that’s all you can muster to start. The longer you wait to tell people they hurt your feelings, the worst for everyone involved. Instead of swimming away, Fish, tread water, take a deep breath and speak up. You’ll feel better and so will everyone around you. The tension in the air will break and feel amazing.
In your closet: This is the month to dress every day in a way that feels good and loving to you. That means if you hate the way those pants feel around your waist and can’t breathe while wearing then stop wearing them! When you are uncomfortable people can tell and it’s not loving to yourself, so take the opportunity to let go of anything that doesn’t feel loving (i.e. blister shoes! uncomfortably tight stuff.)
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