April 1, 2025 — April begins in the wake of a dramatic eclipse season. From here, the planets continue to elicit a blend of dreaminess and wild tension. As Neptune settles into Aries for the first time since the 1800s, we’re standing on the threshold of a new mythos—where dreams begin to demand their realization. This month asks: Are we willing to take the leap into the unknown with heart, courage, and discernment?

The first half of April is fluid and confusing, though full of possibility. A rare Pisces stellium draws us into the depths of feeling, memory, and surrender. The past, both personal and collective, is still up for review. Yet even in this hazy terrain, there’s movement. Mars, Saturn, and Uranus form helpful alliances, offering traction where we’ve previously felt stuck. Mid-month, Venus and Mercury station direct, and Mercury finally reenters Aries. Like fog lifting from a quiet harbor, clarity begins to return—but what emerges may surprise us.

By late April, the pace accelerates—and greatly intensifies. Tensions crescendo as Mars, the Sun, and Pluto lock into a volatile T-square across fixed signs. Conflict may rise as old power structures reassert themselves and deeper truths are forced into the open. This is not the time to sleepwalk. With Neptune freshly in Aries, our collective storyline is shifting—from sacrifice to sovereignty, passive dreaming to radical becoming. The world is waking up, and we are ready to fight for a future that upholds dignity, true freedom, and empathy.

April 2025 TRANSITS

PISCES STELLIUM

From April 1 to 5, Venus, Mercury, Saturn, and the lunar nodes align at the final degrees of Pisces, forming a potent concentration of endings and dissolution. Mars in Cancer trines this alignment, offering vitality, protection, and strength. Meanwhile, a sextile from Uranus in Taurus brings flashes of insight and breakthrough. We can now make progress on what’s already underway, bringing situations or projects to completion—which may feel long overdue.

VENUS TRINE MARS, CONJUNCT SATURN, SEXTILE URANUS

Venus retrograde takes center stage as she weaves through key aspects with Mars (trine on April 6), Saturn (conjunct on April 7), and Uranus (sextile on April 8). Love, money, creativity, and self-worth come into sharp focus. Financial and relational matters may undergo significant recalibration now. Market shifts, changes in spending, or the restructuring of agreements could surface—quietly but meaningfully. There’s a blend of tenderness and realism here—romantic but not delusional, idealistic yet grounded. In some ways, it’s also a reality check, where previous ideals are tested. We’re preparing to enter new contracts that feel more impassioned, authentic, and committed.

MERCURY STATIONS DIRECT IN PISCES

After a foggy retrograde, Mercury turns direct on April 7, while still swimming through the waters of Pisces. Communication, technology, and decision-making begin to recalibrate and clarify. Intuition is leading the way, but it may be wise to allow a few more days before acting decisively.

FULL MOON IN LIBRA

A Libra Full Moon forms on April 12, falling opposite to painful Chiron. Our deepest wounds are rising to the surface, especially in the context of relationships. This is an opportunity for integration and healing, especially if we’re willing to be vulnerable. It’s a time to choose love and tenderness over perfection, and to grieve anything we’ve had to leave behind.

VENUS STATIONS DIRECT

Venus concludes her retrograde journey through Pisces, stationing direct on April 12, just as the Libra Full Moon forms. This is a quiet but momentous turning point in matters of love, values, and beauty. After weeks of soul-searching, we may feel a soft resolve crystallize—What and who are truly worthy of our devotion? Relationships realign, artistic visions clarify, and self-worth deepens. On a broader scale, this shift could echo across economic landscapes, with the tides continuing to change around spending habits, markets, and global values.

SUN IN TAURUS

The Sun moves into Taurus on April 19, helping us slow down and return to our bodies and the Earth. In the midst of so much fluctuation and uncertainty, Taurus reminds us to connect with simple pleasures, sensuality, and beauty. In the northern hemisphere, flowers are in full bloom, in the southern the leaves are changing. The Bull helps us pause and remember why we love the world.

T-SQUARE: SUN, MARS + PLUTO

The most intense astrology of the month arrives in the final stretch. A fixed-sign T-square forms between the Taurus Sun, Mars in Leo, and Pluto in Aquarius:

• The Sun squares Mars on April 20, igniting friction, urgency, and ego clashes.

• The Sun squares Pluto on April 23, revealing power dynamics and pushing for transformation.

• Mars opposes Pluto on April 26, coinciding with a volatile culmination point—one that could break down the old order or galvanize new strength.

These days carry a volatile charge and may reflect tensions between power and resistance, freedom and control. As collective systems confront pressure points, we may witness events that challenge authority and civil norms or even test the balance between order and liberty. This is an invitation to act from a place of principled courage, not reactivity.

NEW MOON IN TAURUS + VENUS CONJUNCT SATURN

The Taurus New Moon forms on April 27, encouraging us to plant seeds of stability in uncertain soil. Venus, ruler of Taurus, is now conjunct Saturn (exact on April 24), bringing gravity to questions of love, commitment, and financial foundations. Themes of responsibility, scarcity, and value come into sharper focus. We may feel pressure to stabilize—especially around resources and security. What we begin now has the potential to last—but only if it’s rooted in clarity, resilience, and enduring values. We now know what we want and where we will direct our energy. We can move forward, working together in fresh or recalibrated partnerships—with clear plans for the work that lies ahead.

April 2025 ASPIRATION

In the midst of storms and blossoming trees, may we root into what is real, allowing illusions to wash away. May we rise with clarity and courage, and release the contraction of fear. From here, we can spring forward, fueled by the power of love and clear vision.

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