Astrology Forecast April 1 – 7, 2024

The month begins on a fiery note with Mercury going retrograde today until April 25th. This Mercury retrograde may have a greater impact than usual as it occurs in the ardent sign of Aries.

Expect heightened frustration and impatience over the next three weeks as tensions could ignite quickly. The energy of Aries amplifies impulsiveness and assertiveness, which can lead to rash decisions and thoughtless actions or words.

It will be important to practice patience, exercise caution with technology, back up important files, and avoid initiating new projects or making important decisions if possible. Watch out for electronic glitches, last-minute cancellations, and having to start things over at least twice before they stick!

Miscommunications and misunderstandings are also likely to be more common, especially in close relationships where there may be a tendency toward more self-centered or combative interactions.

To mitigate potential conflict, think carefully about how you phrase things and strive for clarity before you react. During this time, focus on listening and reflecting before speaking, as knee-jerk reactions could lead to unnecessary complications!

Another important aspect this week is Venus moving into Aries on Thursday, emphasizing romance and passion for the next four weeks. We may be inclined to make promises we can’t possibly keep, so try to set some boundaries around your words during this cycle.

As for the lunar energies, today and tomorrow’s final Quarter Moon in Capricorn will give us the energy to push through at least some of those annoying retrograde technical glitches and get more done. It is also an excellent time to clear out unnecessary elements in your life that no longer serve you in order to focus on your goals. The Capricorn Moon trines Uranus in Taurus tomorrow, encouraging independent work and innovation.

On Friday and Saturday, we’ll drift peacefully under the Pisces Moon, but don’t plan on getting much done until Sunday, when the Moon dips into Aries to remind us of all the things we’ve been putting off and raise our energy levels at the same time. The vibe is clear: Just get it done! But be careful not to let things get out of control, and channel this energy constructively.