Your April Horoscope Is Here

Aries season presents us with a whole new astrological cycle, perfect for setting powerfully bold intentions and beginning another chapter. And as we move into April and the second half of the Ram's moment in the sun, the sign's fiery, pioneering spirit can come in handy — not only for making commendable strides on existing projects but also embracing change that's pretty much inevitable thanks to eclipse season falling toward the end of the month.

Romance and relationships will also be a key focus of the month, thanks to the planets of love and sex, Venus and Mars, moving into dreamy, rose-colored glasses-wearing water sign Pisces, and several other celestial bodies occupying sensual earth sign Taurus. Enhanced creativity, spirituality, and personal growth are also within reach, thanks to a meet-up between lucky Jupiter and mystical Neptune in Pisces that hasn't occurred since 1856. Consider this your call to tune into — and actually trust — your heart, which could serve you well over the next 13 years. (The next time Jupiter and Neptune meet will be in March 2035 in Aries.)

All in all, this is a month to revel in your imagination and remain open-minded, particularly in terms of your love life, because once the first of the 2022's eclipses hit, you'll do best to expect the unexpected.

(Be sure to read your rising sign as well as your sun.)

Aries

You've been enjoying a burst of confidence and desire to command the spotlight as a result of the vitality-bringing sun moving through your sign for the last couple of weeks, and until April 19, the sky is pretty much the limit in terms of how high you want to set the bar for yourself. Especially around April 1, when the new moon falls in your sign, you'll be fired up to pinpoint an ambitious goal, perhaps related to your professional path or overall well-being. Considering your spiritual wellness would be wise now, especially, thanks to relationship-oriented Venus and your ruler, go-getter Mars, moving through your spirituality zone from April 5 to May 2 and April 14 to May 24 respectively.

Finances will also be front of mind, particularly once the planet of communication and sun are in your money zone. Messenger Mercury will be there from April 10 to 29, while the sun's trip lasts from April 19 to May 20. Whether you've been wanting to research a potential side hustle, pick your mentor's brain about a possible new direction to take your business in, or brush up your resume to send it out to potential employers, this can be a super-productive information-gathering moment. You'll also be laying good groundwork for the first solar eclipse of the year, which falls on April 30 in your money zone. You could find yourself reflecting on how you're being valued in your work, and if it's potentially time to change course to feel more rewarded.

Taurus

Let's be real, Taurus — dynamic Aries season might be energizing for some signs, but it could feel downright suh-leepy for you, because the sun is moving through your spirituality zone, bringing your focus inward. You could find you've been having extra productive therapy sessions or vivid dreams lately. Around the 1st of the month, the new moon in this zone can be a wonderful opportunity to channel what you're learning about deep-rooted emotions into forging a new path. Soon thereafter, the timing will be right for you to share how you feel, too, because social Venus, your ruler, will be in your friendship zone from April 5 to May 2, making it easier to connect with your nearest and dearest and messenger Mercury is in your sign from April 10 to 29, amplifying confidence in your thoughts and words.

And while you're generally a creature of habit who would prefer to stick to self-care approaches you've found to be tried-and-true, a full moon in your daily routine zone on the 16th, ruled by Venus, could inspire you to look at your current regimen with a more discriminating eye. It could be that you're not getting the same results you used to, and it's time to consider a new way of showing up for yourself mentally, physically, and emotionally. Any growth around being more flexible and welcoming a new perspective will serve you well toward the end of the month when the first solar eclipse of the year hits — in your sign, no less — on April 30. Massive change could be around the corner, affecting how you're presenting yourself and your nearest and dearest relationships. But you have the power to take it in stride.

Gemini

With the sun moving through your friendship zone until April 19, your social life has likely been exactly the way you like it: super-busy and potentially a complete whirlwind. And around April 1, when an excitable new moon falls there, you'll get a green light to brainstorm or initiate a new group undertaking. Maybe you're pumped to plan a summer vacation with friends or are thinking of putting your head together with colleagues to come up with a business proposal. Whatever you're itching to make happen, now can be an opportunity to go big — and see covetable results in six months.

Don't be too surprised if you do start to feel a little less social beginning on April 10, because your ruler, messenger Mercury, will be in your spirituality zone, which is the most private, low-key sector of life. So, more self-reflection and rest might feel particularly restorative as we move into Taurus season. Know that it's all for the greater good of prepping yourself energetically for your own season next month. This month isn't all about snooziness by any means, though. A particularly sweet highlight: Around April 16, the full moon lights up your romance zone, which can set your self-expressive nature ablaze and make it easier for you to share — and fulfill — your desires.

Cancer

No doubt making your mark has very much been on your mind while the sun has been moving through your career zone. Whether you've been tinkering away on your resume or an exciting proposal or schmoozing with old colleagues about potential opportunities, the April 1 new moon could be a game-changing moment that catalyzes a long-held, big picture professional dream. Working with others to get where you want to go is a must, particularly as messenger Mercury shifts into your friendship and networking zone on April 10 — where it'll remain until the 29th — and the sun is there from April 19 to May 20. And yet, even though you could be seeing momentum building, you're itching for more.

Your imagination could run wild on April 12, because Jupiter, the planet of abundance, and Neptune, the planet of spirituality, pair up in your adventure zone, kicking off a new cycle that will last until 2035. You'll be zeroing in on ways you can hone your skillset, get out of your comfort zone, enjoy more personal growth, and flex your creativity over the course of this long-term phase. And around April 16 when the full moon is in your home zone, you could be preoccupied with striving to find a better balance between what you need out of your private and public lives. Listening to your inner voice is key.

Leo

As the month kicks off, the vitality-strengthening sun, your ruler, has been in your adventure zone for the last couple of weeks, urging you to move away from anything mundane and too comfortable. You want to stretch your wings, learn, grow, maybe even be stunned by an eye-opening experience, whether related to travel or education. Around April 1, the new moon there could inspire you to commit to a whole new game plan, whether that's signing up for an online course or getting all your ducks in a row to book that trip you've been dreaming about for way too long. You'll find quite a bit of satisfaction from bonding on an even deeper level with your S.O. or someone special, thanks to relationship-oriented Venus moving through your emotional and sexual intimacy zone from April 5 to May 2.

In fact, on April 12, when lucky Jupiter and mystical Neptune pair up there, know you're stepping into an exciting 13-year cycle in which your closest bonds can be a source of incredible spiritual inspiration. And the month wouldn't be complete without lots of action in your professional world too. As the confident sun moves through your career zone on April 19 from May 20, you'll command the limelight and catch higher-ups' attention — even more than usual. If you've been plugging away on your destined path, your hopes to make an impression and be recognized for your hard work could very well be met, particularly around April 30 when the powerful, shakeup-bringing solar eclipse hits this sector.

Virgo

Aries season can be incredibly steamy for you, Virgo, thanks to the confident sun moving through your emotional and sexual intimacy sector. So you've no doubt gotten a taste of this vibe over the past couple of weeks, and when the new moon falls there on April 1, you'll be presented with a chance to set a powerful intention related to your nearest and dearest bonds. If you're single and aching to manifest a partner with whom you can truly build a future, this can be a powerful moment for visualization and other rituals. If you're attached, consider talking through your mutual vision for the future with your sweetheart. Once messenger Mercury, your ruler, moves into your adventure zone on April 10, where it remains until the 29th, the tone shifts, amplifying your desire to learn and philosophize with others. You may also find it easier to connect with friends and loved ones who live far away.

You could find yourself cultivating a new perspective on your one-on-one relationships on April 12, given an inspiring meet-up between lucky Jupiter and spiritual Neptune in your partnership zone. This conjunction won't happen again until 2035, so now you'll be laying the foundation for enhanced spiritual fulfillment in relationships for many years to come. (No pressure — this is about tapping into your intuition.) And around April 16, the full moon in your money zone could offer up crucial realizations about how you've been valued by your clients, employer, or other key players in your work life versus what you deserve.

Libra

Aries season brings your attention to your relationships — even more than usual — because the sun is moving through your partnership zone, highlighting any and every one-on-one connection, romantic, platonic, or professional. Chances are you've gotten a taste of this vibe for the last couple of weeks, and around April 1, the new moon falls there too, highlighting your annual chance to set a powerful intention related to how you're connecting with others. And while your ruler, relationship-oriented Venus, moves through your daily routine zone from April 5 to May 2, you'll be considering how you can be of service to your nearest and dearest. Conversations around it all could be even more of a focus from April 11 to 29, once messenger Mercury moves into your emotional and sexual intimacy zone and makes it even easier to take ongoing conversations to an even deeper level.

Around April 16, when the full moon falls in your sign, you could be feeling especially sensitive emotionally and self-reflective. If something needs to change in order for you to feel more centered, particularly in your closest relationships, you might do well to open up about that now. This is especially the case, because a couple weeks later, on April 30, the solar eclipse falls in your intimacy zone, and you'll find that a big — possibly even stunning — course shift within your deepest relationship may be necessary for growth.

Scorpio

For the past couple of weeks, the confident sun has been moving through your daily routine zone, kicking up activity around wellness and everyday to-dos. And around April 1, this could be an even more intense focus, thanks to the new moon there. Whether you've been wanting to turn over a new leaf in regard to self-care or finding more balance between work and life, you'll be empowered to make that a reality over the next six months. At the same time, the playfulness, creativity, and spontaneity you've enjoyed throughout Pisces season aren't over at all, because sweet Venus, the planet of relationships, moves through the fellow water sign and your romance and self-expression zone from April 5 to May 2 and go-getter Mars, one of your co-rulers, joins the party from April 14 to May 24. In turn, this can be a month that's as whimsical as it is full of spontaneously steamy moments between you and someone special.

If that doesn't sound like quite enough emphasis on love and connection this month, the confident sun moves through your partnership zone from April 19 to May 20, stepping up your ability to move the ball forward on one-on-one objectives, whether that's tackling financial to-dos with your S.O. or smoothing over rockiness with a BFF. And around April 30, when the first solar eclipse of the year lands there, you could experience a major shakeup — the start of a new era — within one of your closest relationships. It's time to think about how your sense of self is bolstered or compromised within this bond — and make your next move accordingly.

Sagittarius

Aries season can be a fun-filled joyride, full of lots of flirtation, creativity, and spontaneity, which most definitely suits your fiery personality, Sag, and this is thanks to the fact that the sun moves through your romance and self-expression zone. Around April 1, the new moon falls there as well, so if you've been mulling over an artistic project you'd like to dive into, wanting to brush up your dating app profiles, or take a chance and detail a recent fantasy to your sweetheart, this dynamic lunar event is a sweet opportunity to do so. And while you can't help but be full of wanderlust pretty much always, just a few days later, on April 5, relationship-oriented Venus moves into your home zone where it'll remain until May 2, so hunkering down close to home with your honey or loved ones might be especially appealing.

In fact, with your ruler, lucky Jupiter pairing up with spiritual Neptune in your home zone on April 12, and kicking off an inspiring cycle that lasts 13 years, you'll be thinking about your roots and nest and considering how you can derive the most spiritual satisfaction from this area of your life. If that feels a bit overwhelming, take heart that the second half of the month could have you in the weeds on daily to-dos and fitness, thanks to the sun's move through your wellness zone from April 19 to May 20. Around April 30, when the solar eclipse lands there, it'll be time to contemplate changes that need to happen to keep you feeling healthy and centered.

Capricorn

Being so goal-oriented and driven, it can be tough for you to slow down and enjoy the pleasures of domesticity, Cap, but while the confident sun moves through your home zone — which it has been doing for the last couple of weeks — you have a sweet opportunity to do just that. And around April 1, the new moon there presents you with a chance to go inward and gain clarity around what you truly want out of your inner life. It could be time to kick off a whole new chapter in which you feel more balanced while on your professional path and caring for your emotional well-being. Once sweet Venus, the planet of relationships, moves through your communication zone from April 5 to May 2, sharing your thoughts with friends and loved ones comes more naturally.

You can expect more of a party, creative, and fun-loving vibe to kick off once messenger Mercury slips into your romance zone on April 10, where it'll remain until the 29th. You've no doubt been craving more opportunities to use your imagination over your rational mind and to trust your artistic impulses, and Taurus season can offer you exactly that, because the confident sun moves through your self-expression zone from April 19 to May 20. Around April 30, when the solar eclipse activates this area of your life, change within a relationship — romantic or professional — could be necessary. You'll know in your heart that it's time to embrace a switch-up.

Aquarius

While the vitality-bringing sun moves through your communication zone — as it has been doing for the last couple of weeks — your curiosity soars and your social life is even more gratifying than usual. You've likely had plenty of invitations to hang with existing friends, and you'll soon have opps to make new ones — potentially around April 1 when the new moon falls in that zone too. In other words, you're thriving. What's more, if you've been batting around ideas for switching up your income stream or learning more about emerging markets to invest in, trading notes with friends and connections can happen even more organically than usual once relationship-oriented Venus moves through your money zone from April 5 to May 2. Don't hesitate to run with a bold, imaginative game plan, particularly around April 12 when fortunate Jupiter and mystical Neptune pair up in that sector, kicking off a 13-year cycle that can foster spiritual growth related to your values.

Around April 16, the full moon falls in your adventure zone, and the same old routines could really start to take a toll on you emotionally. Shake things up by exploring how you could pick up skills that will prepare you for a new career path or even just a vacation plan that could leave you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. And two weeks later, when the solar eclipse falls in your home zone on April 30, being pushed to go inward and reflect on the past — and possibly even deep emotional wounds — could ultimately bring you a sense of healing and optimism for the future.

Pisces

As we moved into Aries season last month, and the sun began its journey through your money zone, your focus shifted from your personal brand to growing your income. Around April 1, when the new moon falls in that sector, you can set a powerful related goal. Whether you feel like your talents and energy aren't being valued as they should, or you're ready to take your business to the next level, this can be a dynamic moment to gain clarity and take initial action. You should also feel pretty empowered by the fact that your season hasn't truly come to a close, thanks to relationship-ruling Venus in your sign from April 5 to May 2 and go-getter Mars there from April 14 to May 24. What this means: The world is speaking your love language and dreaming as a way to move the ball forward on their goals, putting you in a powerful, knowledgeable position.

And you'll enjoy one of the luckiest moments of the year — possibly decade, seriously — on April 12 when fortunate Jupiter pairs up with spiritual Neptune, your ruler, in your sign. (The last time this happened was in 1856!) These power playing planets kick off a 13-year cycle related to spirituality, art, and dreams, all flavored with Piscean energy. Whether you've been wanting to tap into your creative side or make strides in your personal healing or growth, you can get clear on what you want to achieve and begin to make it a reality now.