April 8, 2018
Aries Icon: Maya Angelou
Weekly April 2-8, 2018
Aries:
It’s one of those weird in-between weeks, Aries. This doesn’t mean that nothing will happen, it just means you might feel stuck from time to time. That’s because Mercury is smack in the middle of its retrograde and it’s all happening in your own sign. If this birthday phase of yours feels slow and strange, check in with your feelings and the way you wield your power when you’re at your best. You might be tempted to use it over someone on Wednesday and Thursday, while the communication planet makes harsh aspects to both your ruler Mars and serious Saturn.
Taurus:
The Moon is in your opposite sign as the week begins, so you might feel like you’re dragging through late Tuesday. Luckily you get your energy back by Wednesday –but the activity is mostly going on behind the scenes. Wednesday and Thursday are fueled by retrograde Mercury, as he makes aspects to Mars and Saturn. This can turn up the heat on communication, but it’s best that you work out your feelings solo before you engage. Most important, if you feel any stress, do something that makes you feel better right away – don’t delay gratification. A quick trip this weekend could be just the thing.
Gemini:
This week heavily features your ruler Mercury, so you’ll feel a lot of the movement of the stars, especially from Tuesday to Thursday. The fact that the communication planet is currently retrograde makes this whole week even more intense. Mars and Saturn are in harsh aspect to Mercury at midweek, and that’s when the conflict can come up – especially with your friends. Avoid any unnecessary clashing by taking a deep breath and assessing your feelings – before engaging. Good news: by the weekend you should feel much better and in the mood to spend time with your lover.
Cancer:
It’s a bit of a hectic week, Cancer, so take precautions at the outset. With Mercury Retrograde stirring up the stars on Wednesday and Thursday, your sensitivity might be sky-high. Your one-to-one relationships take the brunt of the communication planet’s clash with Mars and Saturn. It’s all about learning how to assert yourself without being too aggressive, all while you find the right boundaries. By the weekend the Moon moves into your opposite sign, so you’ll likely crave more beauty sleep and chill-time. Don’t overschedule – you probably will be less in the mood for brunch and more in the mood for napping.
Leo:
The stars are in a fierce mood this week, at least through Thursday, so buckle up. With Mercury (currently retrograde) at war with both Mars and Saturn, it might feel like conflict is everywhere you look. This amps up considerably late Tuesday through Thursday – avoid drama at all costs at this time. By Friday the mood lightens and when the weekend hits, you’re likely to be quite productive, making up for any steam you lost during the workweek. Catch up but don’t forget to indulge in self-care – even something as simple as a mani-pedi or massage should do the trick.
Virgo:
Your ruler Mercury isn’t merely retrograde right now: he’s busy making intense aspects to other planets this week. If you feel even more off-kilter than you’ve felt since the communication planet first starting moving backwards in March, there’s a good reason for it. Between late Tuesday and Thursday, Mercury will battle with Mars and Saturn, and this can make everything a whole lot more intense. This is especially the case for your most intimate relationships. Avoid any conflict with lovers this week, or at least wait to bring up challenging subjects until the weekend. The Moon will be in your romance zone, giving you cover.
Libra:
Your relationships are at the center of this week’s messy astrology, Libra. Mercury is still retrograde in your partnership zone, and between late Tuesday and Thursday, the communication planet will be on a rampage. First he’ll square off with Mars, and then Saturn – this can bring up any passive-aggressive tendencies and you might err on the aggressive side of the equation. On Thursday Mercury fights with Saturn, bringing up any issues around autonomy and owning your authority. Rather than waiting for it to all come up suddenly, causing a battle with your partner, consider getting it out of the way early or waiting until the weekend.
Scorpio:
This is one of those weeks, Scorpio, so take a deep breath and avoid any landmines. Mercury Retrograde continues apace but it gets extra complicated from late Tuesday night through Thursday, when the communication planet battles with your ruler Mars and Saturn. You might suddenly feel immense rage for what feels like no reason, or experience this kind of out-of-the-blue anger unleashed from a friend, colleague or loved one. Stay out of the fray if you can – it might get ugly if you amp up the aggression. This means that you must avoid sending out any stingers even when you really want to.
Sagittarius:
This is not your average week, Sagi, but then again you’re no average sign, so you can handle whatever comes up. That said, there’s a whole lot of conflict in the stars, especially between late Tuesday evening and Thursday. Mercury Retrograde has been in effect for several weeks now, but this might be the one week when you REALLY feel its effects – especially when it comes to talking about money with partners and/or lovers. Try to avoid anything messy at least until the weekend, when there will be far less cosmic stress and far more opportunities to shop for pretty spring things.
Capricorn:
The stars are in a MOOD this week, Capricorn, and your sign is implicated in the intense cosmic shenanigans. This has everything to do with Mercury Retrograde, in force since late March and lasting though mid-April. This is the pinnacle week for the communication planet’s backwards jaunt, as he’ll square off with both Mars and Saturn (both planets are in your constellation right now). The hottest moments are between late Tuesday night and Thursday. The key is to avoid letting your ego get out of control. Even if someone pushes all your buttons, take a deep breath and keep a stiff upper lip.
Aquarius:
What a week! Your sign is not directly impacted by the stars’ super intense aspects, but you’ll still feel it because ALL of us will. There’s no avoiding Mercury’s clash with Mars and Saturn between Tuesday and Thursday – made all made more challenging by the current retrograde. You may not be able to resist talking back if someone pushes any of your buttons, but by all means, you should try. Your house of talking and thinking is lit up at the moment (that’s the house that Mercury is moving through in reverse). Translation: check yourself before you wreck yourself.
Pisces:
The stars are not even close to kidding around this week, Pisces, and your super sensitive soul may have some trouble adjusting to the intense vibes. In other words, consider putting any unnecessary responsibilities on the sidelines for now, if at all possible. Mercury Retrograde is already causing considerable havoc, but on Tuesday evening through Thursday this hot mess gets even messier. Communication is challenging, to say the least, especially when you’re talking about money matters. Things are much better over the weekend – aim to spend a lot of time with friends, as your social zone will be highlighted.
