Astrology Forecast April 28 — May 4, 2025

This week promises a welcome cosmic breather, except for Pluto beginning its long retrograde motion on Sunday. With no major planetary upheaval until the end of the week, the cosmos offers us space to tend to our inner world, refocus our priorities, and reconnect with our senses.

Today a Taurus Moon invites us to find comfort in routine and reconnect with the tangible. Earthy and practical, this lunar influence is perfect for setting a realistic schedule for the rest of the week, organizing our home and workspace, and taking care of the small but important details we so often overlook.

The day begins with a semi-square between the Moon and Neptune, which can make for a hazy start. Our emotions, in particular, may feel slippery or diffuse. Allow yourself a slower morning, perhaps with grounding rituals like a nourishing breakfast, mindful movement, or even a moment of silence outside with your bare feet on the earth. The Moon’s semisextile to Jupiter will soon help us regain our optimism and encourage us to be open to new ideas.

Later today, the Moon’s quintile to Mars in Leo lights a subtle inner fire — creativity, motivation and confidence flow more easily as we follow our passions. A gentle semi-sextile to Chiron in Aries will support us emotionally through patience and self-acceptance.

As the Moon enters Gemini tomorrow, we may feel more drawn than usual to jump on the information highway. Curiosity will rule and the energetic climate will be ideal for brainstorming, researching, journaling, or sharing your voice with your community — especially through social media.

On Wednesday, Venus bursts into fiery Aries, igniting a trail of passion, initiative, and bold self-expression over the next four weeks. This planetary transit invites us to lead with our hearts, to make the first move, and to embrace desire without overthinking it. Venus in Aries doesn’t wait for permission — it acts on instinct, craving authenticity and excitement. While this can spark exciting new relationships or reinvigorate stagnant ones, it can also bring short tempers or impulsive decisions if we’re not mindful. Use this passionate energy to reconnect with what ignites you creatively and romantically — but be honest, direct and self-aware in your pursuit.

Thursday and Friday a Cancer Moon nudges us toward the cocooning side of life. This will be good a time to take a step back, reconnect with what makes you feel safe, and offer care — to yourself and those you love. Cooking, taking care of your home, or simply resting will also be good ways to recharge your emotional battery.

The Moon enters Leo over the weekend, reigniting the heart’s desire for joy, creativity and connection. We will be more expressive, more playful, and more willing show up. Say yes to any adventure, artistic exploration, or heartfelt conversation that may come your way.

On Sunday, Pluto turns retrograde in Aquarius. This slow-moving planet rules deep transformation, power, and the unconscious. Its five-month retrograde is subtle but powerful — encouraging us to turn inward and examine the deeper motivations and shadow work we may have avoided. Think of it as a slow alchemical fire that refines your inner truth.