April, the month co-hosted by dynamic, go-getter fire sign Aries and luxury-loving, slow and steady earth sign Taurus, can’t help but be a month full of transitions. As rainy days replace icy ones and flowers start blooming in abundance, it becomes more and more clear that winter is behind us, and we’re in the midst of a new chapter. That sense that it’s time to truly let go of the past in order to fully step into the future is amplified this year, because April 2025 is a month in which two slowdown-inducing retrogrades wrap up as astrological green lights start flashing all over, nudging you to move the ball forward once more.
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A few key days to highlight on your calendar as you move through this game-changing month: After moving backward and centering delays and self-reflection for three weeks, Mercury retrograde finally ends on Monday, April 7, pushing forward in Pisces before entering Aries on the 16th. Venus will also go direct in Pisces on Saturday, April 12, clearing the path to push ahead once more in matters of the heart, earning and spending as well as beauty and creativity. That’s the same day as a full moon in Libra, which could act as a significant culmination point for partnerships, mediations, negotiations and artistic endeavors. Mars, the planet of action and energy, launches ahead in bold, confident Leo on April 18 and Venus moves ahead in direct, decisive Aries on April 30.
Here’s how to take advantage of this month’s celestial events, based on your zodiac sign. (Be sure to read both your sun and your rising sign if you know it. If you don’t, you can find it in your birth chart or by using this CafeAstrology calculator.)
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If it feels like the ground is shifting beneath you and life is changing at the same time that you’re stuck managing loose ends from the past, you can look forward to a new vibe in April, thanks to not one but two planets finally ending their retrogrades that have been happening in your sleepy spirituality sector and self-image zone. For starters, Mercury will move forward on April 7, clearing the path for you to begin to apply any insights you’ve had through self-reflection or self-work over the last three weeks. Vivid dreams might also lend themselves to ambitious goals — or at least researching how you can get the ball rolling on a bold new initiative. And when Venus moves ahead in this same spot on April 12, you may feel a little less like hibernating and more like getting back out into the world socially. And that feeling only grows once Venus re-enters and jets ahead in your sign on April 30. You can also look forward to hitting the gas on creative endeavors and acting on your most heartfelt desires thanks to your ruling planet, go-getter Mars moving through your romance and self-expression zone from April 18 to June 17.
April may feel like you’re waking up from a deep, dreamy slumber and then slowly but surely finding your groove with pursuing your boldest passion projects, because a ton of action in your sleepy spirituality zone quickly morphs into lots of activity in your self-image zone. If you’ve had to deal with crossed wires with friends and colleagues and delayed group projects, you can look forward to Mercury, the planet of communication, ending its retrograde and moving forward in your friendships zone on April 7. And it’ll really be all systems go once your ruling planet, romantic Venus, moves forward there on April 12. You can once again feel more connected and in sync with your teammates or fellow community members. Around April 12, when the full moon is in your wellness and routine sector, you could be inspired to tweak your schedule in even the slightest way in order to boost your vitality (think trying to take a daily walk). You can look forward to April 19 when the confident sun moves into your sign, kicking off your season and bolstering your self-assuredness. And April 27’s new moon in your sign is your annual opportunity to set an ambitious intention you’ll be able to manifest over the following two weeks to six months.
A flurry of action in your career and friendship zones might have you feeling a little burned out as the month kicks off, especially if you’ve been attempting to pursue lofty professional aspirations only to feel like you’re running in place. That’s the effect of your ruling planet, messenger Mercury, moving backward through your career zone, but take heart that it’ll go direct on April 7, and you can steadily begin to build momentum once more, stepping even more confidently into your sense of authority. Once relationship-oriented Venus is direct there, as well, after April 12, you could feel like it’s easier to smooth over misunderstandings and disagreements with higher-ups and colleagues. Also around April 12, when the full moon is in your romance and self-expression zone, you’ll be inspired to hit pause on hard and fast deadlines in order to honor your desire to infuse your day-to-day with more fun and spontaneity. Your closest relationships are sure to benefit from listening to your heart. Just make sure to create space for tending to your psychological well-being and any kind of nurturing self-work (like therapy or meditation) once the vitality-boosting sun is in your spirituality zone from April 19 to May 20.
You’ve been feeling restless but struggling to find an outlet for all that pent up energy thanks to messenger Mercury and romantic Venus both retrograde in your adventure sector, but that’s all about to change, thankfully, when both planets move ahead on April 7 and 12 respectively. Whether you’re itching for a vacation or an opportunity to hone new skills, you’ll increasingly feel as though you have the wind in your sails as the month progresses. Around April 12, your ruler, the intuitive moon, will be full in your home zone, which could crank up the intensity of your emotions and make you more aware of deep-rooted wounds that require addressing once and for all. The axis that this full moon occurs on has been activated in a powerful way since 2023, and you’re already living in a new reality related to your home life and career. Now’s your chance to truly heal in order to more fully embrace the future. You can also look forward to accelerating your moneymaking efforts, thanks to dynamic Mars moving forward in your income sector from April 18 to June 17. And once the sun is in your friendship zone from April 19 to May 20, you can more readily lean on platonic connections to make strides on long-term goals.
It’s possible you’re feeling fairly frustrated with how challenging it has been to connect with your significant other or a loved one or to get concrete results related to your shared financial goals. This is the result of both messenger Mercury and values-oriented Venus moving backward through your intimacy and joint resources zone, but April brings big shifts here, kicking off with Mercury going direct on April 7 and Venus following on April 12. It’ll get easier to get in sync and to feel productive as a duo. And April 12’s full moon in your communication zone could be an especially lovely time to share what’s on your mind and feel heard and appreciated for what you’re bringing to the table. You’ll also love a new shot at soaking up knowledge, working with mentors and honoring your wanderlust once Mercury and Venus move into your adventure and higher learning zones on April 16 and April 30 respectively. And chances are your vitality has taken a hit with go-getter Mars spending so long in your sleepy spirituality sector, but it’ll bound back into your sign and self-image zone on April 18, where it remains until June 17, revving up your ability to be assertive and pursue your most ambitious goals. This energy will be particularly welcome as you work toward making your mark professionally once your ruler, the confident sun, is in your career zone from April 19 to May 20.
With your ruling planet, messenger Mercury, retrograde in your partnership zone as the month begins, it’s possible you’ve been managing various slowdowns, delays and miscommunications within your one-on-one bonds. This has been an opportunity to reassess how you’re handling challenges as a pair but also a challenging moment, to be sure. Venus’ retrograde in the same spot is only serving to underline these themes. Thankfully, on April 7, Mercury goes direct, and on April 12, Venus follows, and you’ll have a less difficult time connecting with a dear friend, significant other, close colleague or loved one, which can’t help but make it easier to create progress on shared aspirations. Around April 12, the full moon in your money zone is a chance to reflect on whether your efforts to bring in cash are aligned with your self-worth and values. It could be time to streamline your commitments in order to bolster your bottom line. And the second half of the month could inspire you to get out of your comfort zone, thanks to the confident sun’s trip through your higher learning and adventure sector from April 19 to May 20.
It’s possible March left you feeling as though you’re now navigating brand new, uncharted terrain, thanks to a game-changing eclipse in your partnership zone, so you can take heart that April takes that intensity down a notch. It’s been tough to get ahead on your everyday to-dos and wellness game plans as a result of messenger Mercury and your ruler, sweet Venus, retrograde in your daily routine and health sector, but once Mercury goes direct on April 7 and Venus follows on April 12, you’ll feel more productive and on track in that department. Just note that around April 12, the full moon falls in your sign, which could heighten your sensitivity and intensify your emotional experience. In turn, you’ll do well to wear your heart on your sleeve, acknowledge your needs and take action that aligns with self-care in relationships. If you’ve been feeling disappointed with a particular bond that’s lacking reciprocity, you might opt to move in a new direction now. Thankfully, leaning on friends and colleagues comes more naturally than ever with go-getter Mars making its way through your networking zone from April 18 to June 17.
You’ve probably been feeling a bit weighed down by responsibilities and to-dos that seem to keep piling up and making it harder to fit in lighthearted fun and artistic self-expression, because messenger Mercury and relationship-oriented Venus have been retrograde in your romance zone and spend the first days of April wrapping up these transits. The good news is that they’ll go direct there on April 7 and April 12 respectively, which could feel like a real breath of fresh air for your creativity, owning your voice, sharing what’s in your heart and spending quality time with your nearest and dearest. Around April 12, the full moon in your spirituality zone could motivate you to dive into deep inner work that boosts your consciousness of wounds you’ll do well to address in order to strengthen your self-awareness and bond on an even more meaningful level with loved ones. This may also serve you well as one of your co-rulers, go-getter Mars, moves through your career zone from April 18 to June 17, amplifying your motivation to make your mark, step into the spotlight and earn recognition from higher-ups. Prioritizing pairing up and setting goals within your one-on-one relationships also benefits your well-being from April 19 to May 20, thanks to the confident sun moving through your partnership zone.
The sun spending time in your romance and self-expression zone has been a lovely opportunity to honor your heart’s needs and to make fun and spontaneity even more of a focal point in your daily life, and that vibe continues until April 19. But you’ve also been navigating the need to address old wounds and challenging emotional terrain with loved ones or perhaps revisiting home projects that were previously backburnered, because messenger Mercury and romantic Venus have been retrograde in your home zone. On April 7, Mercury moves forward there, and on April 12, Venus follows, and you’ll find it’ll take less effort to get on the same page as loved ones. You may also feel lighter and airier if you’ve taken the opportunity to do some heavy-duty, healing self-work over the course of the retrogrades. The April 12 full moon activates your networking and friendship zone, and you could find yourself wanting to feel even more like part of a team, group endeavor or community. Tune into this impulse and share your needs with friends or colleagues. Doing so could set you up for an even more fulfilling time once go-getter Mars is in your adventure and higher learning sector from April 18 to June 17, stepping up your ability to broaden your horizons and enjoy unparalleled personal growth.
As April begins, you could be feeling burned out as the result of not one but two planets — both Mercury and Venus — moving backward through your communication zone, making it more challenging to express your ideas and connect with others. The silver lining of these transits is that they’ve nudged you to get clear on how you want to exert your mental and social energy and perhaps streamline your commitments in order to be more productive, accessible and, well, happy. Once Mercury goes forward on April 7 and is followed by Venus on April 12, you’ll have a better sense of the social gatherings and work to-dos that you’re most invested in. This can be especially helpful in the days around April 12’s full moon, which falls in your career sector and could thrust you into the spotlight or a role in which you’re taking on more responsibility. And then from April 18 to June 17, dynamic Mars in your emotional bonds and joint resources zone motivates you to set loftier financial or intimacy-related goals alongside a loved one or your significant other. Being more vulnerable about your emotions is a fast track to deepening your bond and making progress as a pair.
As April opens, you might feel like you’ve been consumed with taking stock of your financial efforts, because messenger Mercury and relationship-oriented Venus are both retrograde in your money zone until April 7 and 12 respectively. This has been a fantastic opportunity to ensure all your ducks are in a row, to nurture your self-worth and to reassess relationships with people you’re working with and efforts you’ve been bringing your skills to the table for. After the 12th, you can begin to make changes — even the slightest tweaks — that could serve to bolster your bottom line. Around the same day, the full moon will fall in your adventure and higher learning zone, and your gut instincts are heightened. While you tend to be super-rational and require all the logistics before taking a leap, this might be a moment in which you’re prepared to make a move that’s based on having faith versus concrete facts and figures. Your dedication to one-on-one goals is also about to hit a powerful new level, thanks to go-getter Mars moving through your partnership zone from April 18 to June 17. And spending more heartfelt time enjoying family traditions and bonding through lovely downtime benefits your wellness as the sun takes its annual trip through your home zone from April 19 to May 20.
If you’ve been feeling as though you’re standing backstage, patiently waiting for life to really kick into high gear, April is your month, because finally, two planets retrograde in your sign and self-image zone will go direct. Both messenger Mercury and relationship-oriented Venus have been causing delays and setbacks for your passion projects and requiring that you put your nose to the grindstone to do intense self-work that will ultimately pump up your confidence, and on April 7, Mercury moves forward, followed by Venus on April 12. Slowly but surely, you can begin to take action on any epiphanies and lessons you’ve experienced since early March. You’ll feel more productive and capable of making your dreams a reality — and when both planets take turns landing in your money zone, on April 16 and April 30 respectively — you can turn your most brilliant, creative ideas into income-boosting opportunities. Be sure to trade notes and brainstorm with friends, colleagues and even neighbors or siblings from April 19 to May 20, because the sun will be in your communication sector, amplifying your mental energy and ability to connect and collaborate.
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