April 2026 at a glance
It's time to move forward! Welcome to spring with full speed ahead. All the planets are now going direct, and Mercury will clear its retrograde shadow on April 9th.
It's time to move forward!
Welcome to spring with full speed ahead. All the planets are now going direct, and Mercury will clear its retrograde shadow on April 9th. Things will progress with greater clarity, passion, and dynamism, but also with impatience, impulsiveness, and aggressiveness. Stay alert, as this huge amount of energy can backfire or you get burned out.
On April 1st, the Full Moon at 12°21 Libra squares Jupiter in Cancer. Relationship issues will feel larger than life, and everything might feel over-the-top and exaggerated. Venus in Taurus, as a ruler of this lunation, squares Pluto - adding power dynamics into the play. Step aside, take a deep breath, and avoid situations that might escalate. This lunation is part of the lunar gestation family, which began on the New Moon on October 2nd, 2024. The events of that new Moon might come up on this lunation. The most affected will be all cardinal signs: Aries, Cancer, Libra, and Capricorn, and all of you with natal placements between 10°-15° of those signs.
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On April 17th, the New Moon at 27°28' Aries is closely conjunct Chiron. Ruler of the lunation is Mars in Aries, conjunct Saturn with Mercury and Neptune in Aries close by. With seven planets in Aries, this calls for caution as frustrations may arise. It's a great opportunity for fresh starts and bold adventures, but it can also be really destructive. If used wisely, this action-oriented energy can bring long-term success with Saturn involved.Nevertheless, this is a highly potent time and a break of a new dawn. The most affected will be all cardinal signs: Aries, Cancer, Libra, and Capricorn, and all of you with natal placements between 25°-29° of those signs. The first few degrees of fixed signs (Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius) may also feel the effects, or if you have any natal placements at those degrees.
- Pluto this month will bring some challenges within our relationships and finances on April 3rd when he squares Venus in Taurus. On April 25th, the Sun-Pluto square will challenge our psychological stamina and our ability to survive in difficult situations. Favorable Pluto aspects this month are a sextile to Mars on April 16th and a sextile to Mercury on April 18th - our minds and actions are inclined toward research and digging deep to find what we want. We finish the month with a lovely Venus-Pluto trine on April 28th, with a desire to connect on a deeper, more profound level.
- Neptune will meet Mars and Mercury shortly after they ingress into Aries, Mars on April 9th and Mercury on April 14th. Our ideas and dreams can become our reality if we put them into actionable endeavors. Who dares, wins! Venus will sextile Neptune on April 26th, after her ingress into Gemini on April 24th, offering new opportunities for love, romance, and friendships.
- Uranus will deliver new possibilities and a fresh perspective when it ingresses into Gemini on April 25th. During the month, at the last degree of Taurus, he meets Mars in Pisces on April 8th, Mercury in Pisces on April 14th, and Venus in Taurus on April 23rd. It's a chance to be more adventurous and outgoing, to be open to new things, and to lean into accepting the unexpected!
For more information on Uranus in Gemini, tune in to a conversation with astrologer Caitriona NíAnluain on my YouTube Channel.
4. Saturn will have a big role in April after the New Moon in Aries. A triple conjunction between Mercury, Mars, and Saturn on April 19th & 20th can go two ways: if we want quick resolutions and if we act impulsively, verbally, and physically, the consequences can be drastic. On the other hand, if we take this surge of energy positively, with courage and focus, we can plant seeds for long-term success and great achievements. Good days to do physical activities to release tension, frustration, and impatience.
5. Jupiter has a great start to the month with a lovely trine to Mercury on April 3rd. Anything can happen, and everything is possible at this moment. Shortly after, he will square the Sun on April 5th. Overreaching and overconfidence can actually slow us down rather than push us forward. He can promise more than he can deliver. Things look much better with a sextile to Venus in Taurus on April 13th. Both planets in their exaltations bring many wonderful opportunities for growth and fortune in romance and finances. The last aspect of the month is a square to Mercury in Aries on April 26th. Our impulsive thinking and conversing can get us into trouble, so think before you speak!
6. Taurus season starts with the Sun's ingress into Taurus on April 19th. Grounded energy will bring a more solid and slower approach to life. At this time, we can finally start working on the things we started with more presence and consideration.
7. Pallas Athena, our goddess of wisdom and strategic thinking, enters Aries on April 26th. We can act boldly now, inspired by our dreams and a wish to win! Align your strategies to your goals, think innovatively, new, futuristic, and get the ball rolling :)
April starts a new chapter for us personally and collectively. The important thing is to focus on constructions, not destruction. At this time, anything can become true; our new reality can be better and happier. Do it despite your fears; that's the only way to overcome them and regain a sense of control. It's time to act, now!
Best period of the month: April 8-16th, April 27-30th
Challenging period of the month: April 17-23rd
I wish you an active, dynamic month full of progress and growth.
With love,
Jasmina
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