April 2025
Happy Easter!
New Moon Solar Eclipse: Mar 29 at 9 degrees Aries
Full Moon: Apr 12 at 23 degrees Libra
New Moon: Apr 27 at 7 degrees Taurus
Mercury Direct Apr 7
Venus Direct Apr 12
The world feels the need to organize, pull together and make sense of the activities and events that have happened so far this year. It is time to work out differences and find a common ground. If not, there could be unexpected or unusual happenings, including endings and completions. There are volatile energies in the air that must be managed carefully to avoid serious consequences. These are most likely to be seen during the latter part of April.
Mercury rules communications, transportation, etc., but it also rules the FLOW of money. It is now moving out of a weak state and will regain full power gradually. Any delays or problems with money transfers, funding, financial approvals, etc., can now be resolved.
Venus rules love, yes, but it also rules money, partnerships and everything beautiful. The money markets will be affected. Venus pulls back into retrograde about every 18 months. So when it turns direct on the 12th, it, too, will enter full power again and will not retrograde again in 2025.
With both of these money connected energies pushing forward again, be very aware of your financial dealings and how they could change. Many times when a weak planet returns to its power, it can turn everything upside down. So be prepared for changes in the next 4-5 weeks.
Partnerships will also garner attention – business and personal – so be ready to address the needed changes as they could become volatile and explode quickly.
Dates of Interest
Apr 01: April Fools Day! Watch out for pranks that go wrong!
Apr 03: Too much going on. Find some alone time to calm the energy
Apr 07: Mercury Direct and creating waves – slow down, be patient
Apr 10: Testy, draining energy – step away from disagreements
Apr 12 – FULL MOON in Libra
Apr 12 – VENUS Direct in Pisces at 24 degrees
Apr 13 – Palm Sunday
Apr 16 – Mercury enters assertive and independent Aries
Apr 18 – Good Friday and Mars re-enters Leo. Testy energy
Apr 19 – The Sun enters Taurus and confronts the Leo Mars
Apr 20 – EASTER – the evening might be cranky
Apr 23 – Tough day – leaders, power, corruption, egos out front
Apr 26 – Challenging energies – confrontations likely, be alert
Apr 27 – NEW MOON (Supermoon) in Taurus at 7 degrees poking Mars
Apr 30 – Venus returns again to Aries and adds fire to passions about money, love and beauty.
Sun Signs & Ascendants
Aries: Rushing around serves no good purpose right now. Make plans but wait to implement them. Mild exercise is better this month. Avoid crowds when you can.
Taurus:
April Taurus sun signs may feel out of sorts while those born mid May have luck on your side. Hints of a major change coming are now evident!
Gemini:
It is time to clear out, clean out, and let go! Mid month is prickly. You are at the threshold of a new life adventure and you feel it. Be patient, you have time!
Cancer:
You will find your emotional center by month’s end. Until then, find ways to be out in the sun, take a walk in nature, enjoy being with family and friends.
Leo:
This month your focus is on your back/spine. Find ways to exercise that will strengthen your back muscles. Start at the top with a new hairstyle!
Virgo:
Those born at the end of August may feel tired or drained. Find ways to uplift your spirit through helping others, donating and being physically active!
Libra:
Listen to the advice of older individuals. Be cautious with spending on luxuries. Wear happy colors and listen to uplifting music when possible.
Scorpio:
Unexpected changes may take you off guard. Although surprising, roll with whatever unfolds. It is time for a new approach, evident by mid-month.
Sagittarius:
You may feel cranky for most of the month. Toward the end of the month, you will understand the “prickles” and take charge moving forward.
Capricorn:
Time is on your side so count your blessings. Legal matters may pop up. A streak of luck is likely around mid-month. Schedule dental appointments now.
Aquarius:
The winds of change are blowing in your direction in a fantastically positive way. No matter the challenge, you will overcome it. A new door is opening wide.
Pisces:
Commitments made now will last if both parties have honest intentions. An art project may pop up suddenly that distracts you. Follow your intuition.
Energy Shifts
There is the tendency to rebel or make unusual choices. Be very cautious when speaking as there is power given to speech during the time Mercury is in Aquarius. Be ready for a new perspective, new way of thinking. As always, there are hidden agendas, secrets, things worked on behind the scenes. One, many or all could be exposed now. There is so much energy that we are definitely going to be kept on our toes. Love and relationships are intense. A new relationship now could light up a new direction for many. Some will feel everything is moving just too fast or the changes are too extreme and others will embrace the changes and move forward.
There are NO retrograde planets this month. This means all the planets are moving with full strength and without delays. Also worth noting is that by mid month we will have Mercury, Mars and Venus in the visionary and humanitarian sign of Aquarius joining Pluto. There is a huge emphasis on “the people” and things ruled by Aquarius. Aquarius is ruled by Uranus and therefore, not a fan of restrictions but rather of freedom. This Aquarius influence will also affect the other air signs Gemini and Libra with a harmonious flow of energy.
It is time to move out of the karma energy that was operating in 2023. We will still see remnants of it through March but it is not the “theme” now. Making critical decisions and also the economy are. However, in August, that theme of 2023 will return for one month and then be done!
The economy and how it affects the people is the focus highlighting the world. Events, i.e. wars, chaos, and natural disasters should be watched now more than ever. Economic growth is spotlighted. Watch for changes in power structures and in many cases, that will involve downsizing, personal and business. This is more of a correction to the pandemic’s effect on the economy. Although painful at first, these adjustments will bring stability and a new path forward.
With Pluto beginning a new 20 year cycle in AQUARIUS, epiphanies, genius ideas, advanced technology, inventions, and futuristic projects find the limelight. AI is already on stage and spotlighted. The sign of AQUARIUS is about humanitarian causes, freedom and independence, inventions, futuristic thinking and the people, for example.
Spiritual/religious beliefs and studies play a part in this Pluto transit. This includes the leadership of religious and spiritual groups and organizations.
We are entering an exciting time. It will not happen overnight. But, it is a beginning. Our way of living and thinking about communication, travel, and currency is changing.
For now in 2024, be ready for the challenges, surprising events, and jarring news that will occur as we open the door to a new way of looking at the world and the people.
Daily Influences
Apr 01 – April Fool’s Day! The moon in Taurus moves into VOID at 1:43pm and then into Gemini at 4:26pm. The morning could show a bit of crazy money market madness. Earth events may cause concern.
Apr 02 – The moon now in Gemini stirs communications. Mercury is preparing to go Direct on the 7th, so watch for misunderstandings. Take your head out of the clouds. This is not the time for naivety.
Apr 03 – A challenging day. The moon is in Gemini until 2:26pm when it enters VOID. At 6:50pm it enters Cancer. While the morning struggles with challenges, the evening pokes at our dreams.
Apr 04 – The moon now in sensitive Cancer looks for ways to protect family and help others. Communication could be very emotional so perhaps the less said the better today. Be understanding but quiet.
Apr 05 – Mercury is “shaking” creating missteps. Be ready to take measured action. Emotions are high. Sensitivities are high. The Cancer moon enters VOID at 6:54pm until tomorrow morning.
Apr 06 – The moon eased into LEO at 12:34am. Leaders and entertainers are likely headline news. Egos are inflated. The competition for the spotlight will expose weaknesses.
Apr 07 – MERCURY DIRECT at 7:08am. We have a green light for moving forward with new projects. The problem is it will take time to get back to full steam. That means moving forward slowly. The moon is still in the stage-grabbing sign of Leo. Maybe you can plan something romantic!
Apr 08 – The moon moves out of LEO early at 12:08am, entering VOID until 9:40am when it enters Virgo. The proof is in the details now! Today should focus on the small print, the details, things that are omitted. Watch being overly critical as it will ruffle feathers.
Apr 09 – The moon continues in Virgo increases the desire to serve others in some way i.e. community leaders, nurses, and charities as example. This is a good day for personal care also – haircuts, doctor appointments, salon visits, etc.
Apr 10 – The day opens in Virgo until 3:49pm when it is VOID until 9:12pm when it moves into Libra. There are scattered blips of tough energy throughout the day. Criticism will not be taken kindly and could be met with strong opposing energy.
Apr 11 – The moon in Libra increases the desire to compromise. Interest in music and art increases. The money markets may be more unstable as the energies are high due to the approaching full moon tomorrow as well as Venus (rules money) turning direct.
Apr 12 – FULL MOON IN LIBRA 23 degrees at 8:22pm. VENUS DIRECT in PISCES at 9:02pm. Last month the lunar eclipse in Virgo may not have been felt by many. However, now, at this full moon in Libra, you might feel the effects of that eclipse. Relationships are important and crave attention today. Be willing to compromise and go the extra mile.
To be continued…
Eclipses
March 14 – Lunar Eclipse 23 Virgo (visible in parts of the US)
March 29 – Solar Eclipse 9 Aries
September 07 – Lunar Eclipse 15 Pisces (not visible in the US)
September 21 – Solar Eclipse 29 Virgo
Mercury Retrogrades in 2025
Mar 15 – Apr 07 in Aries and Pisces
July 18 – Aug 11 in Leo
Nov 09 – Nov 29 in Sagittarius and Scorpio
New Moons
It is worth noting the first three months have new moons at 9 degrees and one is a Solar Eclipse. This indicates a closing or completion is happening. This is world-wide.
Jan 29 Aquarius 9 degrees
Feb 27 Pisces 9 degrees
Mar 29 Solar Eclipse Aries 9 degrees
Apr 27 Taurus 7 degrees
May 26 Gemini 6 degrees
Jun 25 Cancer 04 degrees
Jul 24 Leo 02 degrees
Aug 23 Virgo 0 degrees
Sep 21 Solar Eclipse Virgo 29 degrees
Oct 21 Libra 28 degrees
Nov 20 Scorpio 28 degrees
Dec 19 Sagittarius 28 degrees
Full Moons
Jan 13 – Wolf Moon in Cancer – home family, letting go of the past
Feb 12 – Snow Moon in Leo
Mar 14 – Worm Moon in Virgo Lunar Eclipse (SUPERMOON)
Apr 12 – Pink Moon in Libra
May12 – Flower Moon in Scorpio
Jun 11 – Strawberry Moon in Sagittarius
Jul 10 – Deer Moon in Capricorn
Aug 09 – Sturgeon Moon in Aquarius
Sep 07 – Harvest Moon Lunar Eclipse in Pisces (SUPERMOON)
Oct 6/7 – Hunter’s Moon in Aries
Nov 05 – Beaver Moon in Taurus
Dec 04 – Cold Moon in Gemini
Moons
New Moon
A new moon initiates energy that is very strong for four weeks or one lunar cycle but influences the year until another new moon occurs in that same sign – approximately a year later. What that energy involves is indicated by the sign in which the new moon occurs and personally which house/aspects, etc. are activated in your astrological chart. If the new moon is an eclipse the energy is tripled.
Full Moon
The full moon that follows two weeks after the new moon brings the energy of the new moon out into the open, or to a peak. It continues to unfold energy for two more weeks until the next new moon when the cycle begins all over again highlighting a different area of our lives. Those emotional influences can last a year.
Void Moon
When the transiting moon makes no aspect to a transiting planet, it is considered to be VOID. During these void periods – which can last a few minutes or a few days – it is best to avoid signing sign contracts, interviewing for jobs, or setting important appointments. Why? Because appointments are usually delayed or rescheduled altogether or they do not turn out as expected. Contracts have delays or have to be re-negotiated, etc. Job interviews turn out to be non-productive or empty promises are made. If, for instance, a first interview does occur and appears positive, you may be asked to start ASAP or have to interview with additional people. Individually, if you are under excellent aspects from transiting planets, this will then be a good time to proceed even though the moon is void.
I find that during void moon energy, solutions to problems can be found. Therefore, it is an excellent time for lawyers to find loopholes in cases or uncover evidence that will turn a case in their favor. Lost items are found or returned during this energy at a higher percentage than when the moon is not void. Any computer glitches that have evaded solution can suddenly be resolved. You can be lucky and win a lottery or raffle.
Keep in mind that during a VOID MOON, any activities undertaken usually take TWICE as long to accomplish due to low energy. It takes twice as long to accomplish half as much. New projects may not find the energy necessary to “lift off”. So, it is best to stick with routines, stay low key, and rest if you can. I find detours, delays, cancellations, and “out of the blue events” are common during a VOC time.
One thing is for certain — always expect the unexpected during the time of a VOID of COURSE MOON and be prepared for delays or cancellations or a surprising turn of events. This can be felt as positive or negative!
Sky Interests
Retrograde Planets
Venus Retrograde in Aries March 1 – April 12 (briefly into Pisces)
When Venus is retrograde it has a similar effect as when Mercury is retrograde. The focus with Venus is more about reflecting back on relationships. Slow down a bit and evaluate where you place value. This will include any money outlays or investments. Many times close relationships are under the microscope and that increases the tension. Old lovers could return or perhaps just visit. Venus retrogrades about every 18 months. It is in the same sign about every 8 years. So, the last time it was retrograde in Aries was in March/April 2017. In March 2025, note that Venus AND Mercury are retrograde together in Aries for about 4 weeks. This could represent a challenging time for communications, relationships, MONEY, etc. Impulsive actions could hurt outcomes. Again, use the time to reconsider what you are doing and who you are doing it with! Keep in mind, the Solar eclipse on March 29 is also in Aries so there is a considerable amount of energy to use pushing forward with your plans. But patience is needed for success. While the retrogrades are in effect, simply slow down, step back and reassess your situation.
Mercury Retrograde in Aries March 15 – April 7 (backing into Pisces)
We have this retrograding energy about every 3.5/4 months. It provides an opportunity for reconciliations, re-negotiations, reconnecting and reassessing. Many times friends you have not heard from in ages, pop back into your life. It is also true that for some industries, the money flow changes to a trickle! Communications get lost, the check is in the mail and never arrives.. General screw-ups! Equipment breaks down. Major purchases are a no-no because you may not like them. It is not wise to sign contracts or agreements for new ventures. However, anything that is a RE-do, it is good, i.e. re-lease your car, repaint your house, renegotiate a legal paper, etc., So… OLD news is on the table for review now. NEW ideas/projects and partnerships etc., should be tabled until Mercury is direct again in April.
Transiting Planets
When a transiting planet contacts an individual’s personal planet, (Sun, Venus, Mercury, or Mars) a reaction, feeling or perhaps an event involving the planetary energies will be initiated. Example: transiting Jupiter connects with your Venus. You could simply have a couple of “feeling good” days while this is active or maybe even win a lottery, fall in love, or receive a bonus, settle a legal case, or set up a new bank account. It is helpful to know if this will be happening so you can plan and be prepared to make it a good “connection”. The following slower moving planets will be influential this year due to several actually changing signs.
JUPITER in GEMINI until June of 2025 then into Cancer
Jupiter moves the fastest of the slower moving planets, staying only a year in each sign. If Jupiter touches one of your planets, it will uplift and add a more generous and philosophical energy to that planet’s activity. It enhances whatever or whoever it touches. When it is in your sign or your ascendant sign, it offers a certain amount of protection. It cannot keep all challenges away from you. But, in those cases, the outcome is better than if you did not have the protection of Jupiter.
Jupiter rules many things such as foreign policies, countries, religion, higher education, spirituality, military and military activity to name a few. It also rules legal matters or authority. So, it is possible that if Jupiter is close to one of your planets, you might be involved in a lawsuit or legal proceeding sometime during this year.
Overindulgence is one negative influence of Jupiter, so be sure to keep everything in moderation. Jupiter enhances so it is possible to gain weight if it is transiting your Ascendant! Start a good exercise routine and stick to it.
SATURN in PISCES until May 2025 moving into ARIES until Sep 2025, returning to PISCES briefly before moving back to ARIES in Feb 2026
Saturn transits last about 2.5 years. In May, Saturn prepares its exit from Pisces. It enters ARIES until Sep 2025 but returns to PISCES until Feb 2026 when it finalizes the entry into Aries staying until April 2028.
This creates a rumbling of energy that could bring about restrictions or limits involving things ruled by both Pisces and Aries: waterways and boundaries, oceans and liquids of all kinds, activities behind the scenes, religions/churches, imagination and then fires, aggressions, military, and military activities. It may hinder or slow new projects. There may be restricted activities due to fires/volcanoes, etc. Virgo and Libra sun/ascendants may find a strong opposing energy making each task a challenge. On a positive note, health/medicine/healing may be a big topic with new and better ways to detect disease/illness. There may be new laws introduced that will change or structure the healthcare system as well as benefits from programs, i.e., social security. A review of new projects or laws can be studied with better plans for implementation.
Commitments made during a transit of Saturn to a personal planet (sun, moon, mercury, Venus, mars) will have endurance or longevity. Remember, Saturn offers the opportunity to bring discipline and structure to your life. This is positive if you take advantage of it without resisting the responsibilities or limitations that may also come.
Be watchful of accidents or health issues involving the lower legs, especially the ankles, and feet and also everything about the head (eyes, ears, nose, mouth, brain, etc.). Saturn encourages you to organize and discipline your activities and accept responsibilities. Pisces, If you have been working hard and taking care of tasks and keeping up, you will find that Saturn will reward you with a “good job” kind of gift when it exits your sign in 2026. Aries, you have to wait a bit longer until it leaves your sign in 2028. Given the ability to focus and accomplish now, use Saturn’s positive side to finish up projects or goals that have been set aside. Perhaps you want to join a cause to help the world. Take on any added responsibilities as a learning experience that will benefit you even if you cannot see it at the time. PISCES has a strong connection with charities, children, pets, creative projects, oceans/liquids, psychic ability, and the film industry. ARIES has a strong tie to military forces, fires, firemen, impulsive decisions, explosives, drought or dry places.
URANUS in TAURUS since 2018 briefly enters GEMINI
Uranus stays approximately 7 years in a sign.
In 2018 it moved into TAURUS. This energy highlights money and earth changes. We can say we have experienced matters related to both.
In 2025 it will leave Taurus briefly and enter Gemini from July to November. Feeling restricted or overburdened will ease during the time it is in Gemini. Once it returns to Taurus in November, money concerns (markets, prices, etc.) will increase and create uncertainty until April 2026 when Uranus re-enters Gemini. It will then remain in Gemini until July 2032.
The following is what was said about Uranus entering Taurus and continues to describe many of the things happening until April 2026. At that time it will enter Gemini and a shift in energy occurs.
The last time we experienced the transit of Uranus in Taurus was 1934-1942 so we are close to finishing that cycle. In 2025 and 2026 we will experience a shift in the energy from Taurus to Gemini. The years 1942-1949 can give us an example as to the effect Uranus in Gemini had at that time.
The energy of freedom loving Uranus is quite unpredictable. In Taurus, EVERYTHING having to do with financial security is highlighted. Banks/banking, land/land deals, money markets, world trade, and farming are just a few areas being affected. TAURUS is practical, sensual, intuitive, and highly creative. Uranus energizes unpredictable and unexpected events due to its “out of the blue” energy. It also rules humanitarian causes and visionaries. The two together (Uranus in Taurus), demands changes in how we do business, especially involving finances, financial institutions, government’s influence of the same; but it will also bring to light creative abilities that may have been hidden or “put on the shelf”. This cycle also brings circumstances that open our hearts to humanitarian situations promoting a coming together of people from diverse backgrounds helping one another. There are unusual and intense weather patterns, earthquakes, meteor strikes, electronics, anything related to air travel, the auto industry and music. Many of the changes may be sudden and unexpected, and with no warning. Artists and entertainers will feel an influx of energy and many could become “famous” overnight.
Overall, expect unusual, unexpected and, in some cases disastrous changes during this 7-year cycle.
WHEN URANUS enters GEMINI for a few months July to November, we might get an idea of the kinds of things that may develop over the next few years. The energy changes from an earthly focus to an air/space one. It will involve inventions, AI, computers, electronics, space travel, and definitely communications of all kinds. Watch the events between July and November in order to prepare for 2026 and the 7 years that follow.
NEPTUNE in PISCES and ARIES
Neptune stays in each sign from 12 to 15 years. Entering 2025, Neptune continues in the sign of Pisces. The energy represents imagination, spirituality, film, religions and dreams. People find ways to escape reality and some use deception to get ahead in life. Most of that is caused by the “fogginess” that surrounds Neptune in Pisces. That will be changing in 2025 as the energy takes off in Aries March 30, 2025. Aries expresses itself boldly and with confidence. It is pioneering, aggressive and impulsive at times. Neptune was last in ARIES 1861-1875. This was the time of the civil war in the US. It encourages a serious awakening. It is a reality check. It is time to make those dreams real. Wars could, unfortunately, be part of this cycle when Neptune is in Aries. On a global level, managing the climate will be important as droughts and fires will increase. In some cases, it might be due to volcanic eruptions, but it can also be from explosions or wars. It will retrograde back into Pisces on October 22, 2025 remaining until it re-enters Aries on January 26, 2026. It will be in Aries until May 21, 2038.
PLUTO moves into AQUARIUS until 2044
The last time Pluto was in Aquarius was 1778 – 1798. During that time, there was a war for independence between the North American colonies and Great Britain, the US Bill of Rights was ratified. Uranus was discovered/The French Revolution began and included the Reign of Terror.
AQUARIUS rules things like electricity, air travel, electronics, broadcasting, freedom, inventions and the people. It is known to be the visionary sign because it really looks to the future. Perhaps we will see a change in how people do business or work – shorter workweeks, remote work, less travel, or new inventions (AI? software? ? air travel, robots?) and groups of like-minded people pushing for change, freedom of thought and actions will be important. Hopefully, we have learned from the past and will create a peaceful path forward.
Country & State Rulers
United States – ruled by Gemini (Mercury)
England – ruled by Aries (Mars)
Germany – ruled by Aries (Mars)
France – ruled by Leo (Sun)
Russia – ruled by Aquarius (Uranus)
Poland – ruled by Aries/Libra and Aquarius (Mars/Venus/Uranus)
Italy – ruled by Leo (Sun)
Spain – ruled by Sagittarius (Jupiter)
Japan – ruled by Libra (Venus)
Canada – ruled by Cancer (Moon)
Ireland – ruled by Taurus (Venus)