Weekly Horoscopes: April Week 1
Woah! There’s a whole lot of retrograde action up in the cosmos this week. On Tuesday love and money planet Venus backs out of Aries and into touchy-feely Pisces, a sign where she is totally at home. This could cue up some beautiful healing around any self-worth issues that have surfaced since she began her backwards spin back on March 4. Think back over the past month: what situations have made you feel like you’ve been giving more than you got? Now is the time to redress the balance.
Then, on Thursday, Saturn begins his annual retrograde cycle in the sign of Sagittarius, and won’t resume forward motion until August 25. This means a summer spent putting some new structures around our long-term goals. Even questioning why we believe things have to be done a certain way. Saturn governs tradition, but while he’s in retro we get to make up some of our own rules! It’s also a great time to refresh our sense of duty and get real about our responsibilities.
And then good old Mercury goes into retrograde on Sunday. Yep! Cue mass panic about techno meltdowns and miscommunication. But Mercury retro doesn’t have to be so horrible. Actively choose not to engage in any dramas that may unfold over the coming weeks, and instead look out for opportunities to finish up projects that may have got stalled and catch up with friends you haven’t seen in forever.
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In the stars: Healing for a broken heart; taking studying seriously with an eye on long term goals; revamping finances.
In your life: Birthday Baby! For right now give your heart a break. Whether it’s a crush who isn't biting, a rejection at work, or feeling disconnected from your lover — cry it out, journal it out, sing it out to emo tunes. Don’t try and be tough about it. Take a second for your heart, my dear. Use some of that energy to hone in on some long-term goals during your birthday season — it's not the time to make too big a move, but start the “research and development” phase and savor it.
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In the stars: Making amends with friends; buried feelings demanding your attention; a renewed vision.
In your life: Sensual Bull, whatever has come up around friendships in the last month may have not been 100% easy. So take a second to send that text or make that call of surrender or peace. It’s going to feel good! If you aren’t already seeing a counselor, coach, or therapist, now could be the time. It can be so helpful to talk out feelings with someone who isn’t a friend or family member. Most cities and schools have sliding scale options at universities and LGBTQ centers or spiritual centers.
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In the stars: New boundaries between work and play; deciding if you’re gonna commit to a partnership; nighttime visions.
In your life: Juggler of Many Hats! Use. That. Google calendar! Schedule in your work slash school days so you know when you have free time, but make sure you don’t over-schedule. You’ll feel whacky. Leave chunks of open time where magic can happen. Seriously, magic doesn’t arrive on command — it needs space to creep in. During that quiet time you can hear what’s happening beyond the usual brain chatter and make decisions about love, work, and all that jazz. Get mystical and artsy in that free time and just play.
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In the stars: Questioning beliefs about love and money; getting serious about being of service; old friends coming back on the scene.
In your life: You may feel stuck in an old rut with work and not sure what next steps to take. So simply chill and take a moment to identify what negative beliefs are holding you back. Is it a 4th grade teacher who told you that you weren’t smart? A parent’s voice echoing through your brain? Decide here and now to let that go so you can get on with new things. Write down all negative beliefs and self-talk and burn them so you can get next level with what you bring to the world.
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In the stars: Learning to share; putting structure around your creative processes; mapping a long-term plan for success.
In your life: My Sweet Lion/Lioness/Lionex! I know you are the star, but where in your life can you team up with someone to trade? Maybe you can share your badass social media skills with someone who can teach you how to do your taxes. You can’t do it all alone, so start sharing your gifts and looking for ways other can share with you, too. Think about what you need in order to do the best job doing what you want to do and ask for help. It will make your roar louder, promise.
Courtesy of Patrick Keohane @rstheory6/13Virgo
In the stars: Healing for a key relationship; restructuring elements of your home life; a travel opportunity comes back into play.
In your life: Get out your pen and paper, Virgo organizer! Take inventory of who the key players in your life are. You love lists, so make a list. What does each person bring into your life? Does the relationship feel balanced? Are there people who you are mad at or not talking to? Who uplifts you and inspires you? Who do you eat unhealthy and gossip with? Keep this list handy and do any clean up you need to do — even if it involves humbling your ego and admitting you messed up. It’ll feel good in the long run.
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In the stars: Working on your body love; being super-cautious with your words; rethinking who and what you give your energy to.
In your life: Libra, you are ruled by Venus. Look at her in paintings. When is the last time you got a massage, took a long bath, or just generally admired how amazing your body is? Take this week to remind yourself how #blessed you are by looking at body positive imagery, engaging in self-care, and eating well. Use this time to streamline and weed out the things that you’ve been doing or saying that are not helping you to have the life you want and aren’t making you feel good.
Courtesy of Patrick Keohane @rstheory8/13Scorpio
In the stars: Remembering how good fun feels; reassessing what’s really valuable for you (and how to get more of it); a relationship re-do.
In your life: Make a list of your top four things to do for fun. Just pure fun. And now do one every day. Yes every day. Go jump in a ball pit. Go to a trapeze class. Finger paint. Or do something more Scorpion like — perhaps a shibari roping class, a burlesque class or a 1960’s feminist movie night for you and a bestie. The goal is to get you laughing and out of your head.
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In the stars: Working out your mom stuff; getting really clear about the person you want to be; getting super organized.
In your life: Sorry to break it to you but you might have to deal with some family stuff. Don’t try to say you have zero family stuff to work out. We all do! Start small. Journal daily about what “Mommy Issues” you may have playing out in your life. Before you get all hot and spicy, try and feel your feels around this issue. The relationships around you reflect who you are and what you need to work on. Are they in alignment with that? Pick up a few books from the library and dig into this one.
Courtesy of Patrick Keohane @rstheory10/13Capricorn
In the stars: Sharing your true feelings with a loved one; learning to trust your gut; a second chance on an creative project.
In your life: Loyal Earthy Human. I know sharing your feelings isn’t always your fave, but I want you to try. Try sharing one vulnerable feeling a day with someone you trust. Notice how it changes the relationship, and try not to rush through it. Breathe all the way into your guts. Unbutton your jeans if you have to! The phrase “go with your gut” didn’t come from nowhere and if there’s no oxygen down there, how is your intuition going to speak to you? Breathe and feel your feelings for maximum growth.
Courtesy of Patrick Keohane @rstheory11/13Aquarius
In the stars: Re-learning how to receive; reaching out to your team for help; researching changes to your home life.
In your life: Water Bearer. You’re so busy bringing all your rad ideas to others that you sometimes forget to receive all the wonderful gifts people are bringing to you. You can’t always receive if your hands are full! You gotta put that stuff down, take a breather, and then open your arms. Don’t worry, your passion will still be there if you stop to receive. Your projects will survive and you’ll come to them stronger than ever if you also get some goodies from others.
Courtesy of Patrick Keohane @rstheory12/13Pisces
In the stars: Recommitting to the path of self-love; mapping out a path for your dream career; writing a proposal.
In your life: Emo Fish Friend. It’s easy to look outside yourself for love. It’s even fun! But what’s really fun is when you think you realize how in love with yourself you should be. If that’s not the case then make it so! Make everything you are doing a homage to the God / Goddess / Superhero / Mythical Character that you are. And on the days you feel like crap, dive under the covers and do what you need to do to return to your superpowers yet again.
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