Aries Monthly Horoscope
April 2023 Horoscope: Predictions for Aries
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| Aries born March 21 to 31 | ||||
| Aries born April 1 to 10 | ||||
| Aries born April 11 to 20 |
Overview for this Month: Aries (All)
April 2023 Monthly Horoscope Overview for Aries:
You're in a more confident, open, and personally powerful chapter of your life, dear Aries, although your attention to home and family is also strong in April. You’re making your opportunities by putting more faith in yourself and your capabilities. Mars does challenge you from your sector of home, family, and self-image. You're still in a powerful position this month, as you're "owning" your life and ready to take charge. You simply have to jump over some hurdles to get to this positive headspace at one hundred percent.
The most significant area of passion and possible upheaval this month will likely involve your private world, family life, and home matters. You’re ambitious about these things now, desiring to make great changes that will last. There are bigger emotions at home than elsewhere, and tempers may be prominent. The trick is to avoid impatience and impulsiveness—strategize for best results.
You may want to rule the roost now, which can be successful if you’re a gentle leader! Mars energizes you to deal with problems or stagnation in your domestic life all month. Family, and possibly your own struggles with self-image, can sometimes conflict with your plans.
While you’ll be pursuing personal interests and craving more independence this month – and you’re pretty successful on these fronts – this can also be an important time for house cleaning of some variety, which can be on figurative and/or literal levels. Home renovations or minor improvements are possible now. Acknowledging and resolving problems with family or people you live with can be in focus. Look for the root of issues instead of seeking cosmetic fixes. There can be more considerable demands on your time and energy on the domestic front.
The Full Moon on the 6th brings an epiphany that helps you learn your heart's desire and brings more clarity after the moment's emotions settle. While the nature of a Full Moon is emotional, this lunation is suitable for seeking harmony. Getting there may involve some ups and downs.
More often than not, however, you're in the driver's seat with the Sun in your sign until the 20th. The changes you make in April seem to have visible, quick results.
Ideas for boosting business, your reputation, or your income can emerge. If you’ve been undervaluing yourself or your talents, you now want to make things right. Difficulties can arise if you get the feeling that others are not respecting you or your things.
Venus into your solar third house on the 11th finds you more sociable, connected, and curious. It's a great time to happily explore interesting topics. Others appreciate your words, ideas, and involvement.
The Solar Eclipse on the 20th is powerful. It occurs in the very last degree of your sign, and it can push you to leave something in your past in a big way so that you can begin anew. It helps pave the way for personal changes in the coming weeks and months. It's a time to reinvent yourself, such as with a new way of expressing and presenting yourself. Consider putting your best foot forward, as you are getting noticed and making a strong personal impression on others. You are braver and more adventurous, seeking out new experiences, and even if you aren’t consciously trying to find them, experiences will find you! Aim to get in touch with what you truly want.
Note that last month's New Moon was also in your sign, and this time, you can feel an urgency to make a sweeping change. You can be quite impulsive and filled with energy, but you need to pace yourself to make the best use of this time. Express yourself enthusiastically, without apology, and mindfully.
Your focus shifts further to practical affairs as the month progresses. Even with a Solar Eclipse in your sign just behind you, you strive for more predictability, comfort, and security in the last week of the month.
Keep in mind that Mercury is retrograde in your finances sector from the 21st forward, and it makes sense to look back before moving ahead with money matters. Still, you might discover new ways to improve your practical affairs, and you’re exceptionally resourceful with your time and energy. New ways of interacting with loved ones can yield surprisingly good results.
See also This Month in Astrology.
Aries (Born March 21 to 31)
AND Aries Ascendant from 0 to 10 degrees Aries:
April 2023 Aries Horoscope: Love, Career, & General Trends
April 2023
The Sun this Month: Central Focus, Consciousness
Until April 20th:
The Sun continues to move through your solar first house. You experience a renewal of energy and vitality now, and it's a strong time for increased personal confidence. The emphasis is on self-expression, what kind of impression you make on others, and beginning new personal projects.
You are a little more self-centered than usual, and this is quite natural and healthy as long as you don't take it too far. You are more decisive and forward-looking now, and you put more faith in your own abilities. Physically, you are likely feeling strong. This is an excellent cycle for making personal changes in your manner or appearance, and for any self-improvement endeavors. Personal projects that you begin now are likely to blossom nine months down the road.
From April 20th forward:
The Sun highlights your second house now, and your focus is on material affairs and comfort issues. Security is a driving force for you at the moment, and you might find that you are especially interested in accumulating possessions. What you have and what you don't have come into focus--what makes you feel comfortable, your sense of security, and what you value.
This is the time of year when personal finances and possessions receive maximum attention. Pour your energy into your work and your finances, and you might just be able to take your ideas to the bank.
Extravagance with your pocketbook is something you may want to look out for, however. If you find yourself itching to make unnecessary purchases, know that at the root of this urge is the desire to pamper and comfort yourself. Nothing wrong with it, but there are inexpensive (and even free) ways to make yourself feel good.
This is not the most eventful time of year for you. You are more inclined to dig in your heels and hang on to what makes you feel most secure than to take big risks.
Eclipses
A Solar Eclipse occurs on April 20th:
A general rule of thumb regarding eclipses is to avoid major decision-making in the week before and after an eclipse. This is because new information that could change our perspective often is revealed in the week after the eclipse. There is absolutely no need to suspend projects already in progress. Essentially, it's better to take in right now--to observe and get in touch with feelings.
The Solar Eclipse marks a new beginning for you. Letting go of the past is necessary in order to move forward. This eclipse occurs in your solar first house, suggesting a new approach to your personal life, the manner in which you come across to others, and the way you assert yourself. A focus on ways to improve or enhance your appearance and mannerisms may be part of the picture in the coming months, as well as a sense of renewal and reinvigoration with regards to how you assert your needs and express yourself to others.
This is a phase when you have an increased awareness of your own needs. It's a very powerful time for you--a time to reinvent yourself in some personal way, such as with a new look or manner of expressing and presenting yourself.
This is a personally busy time of year, when you feel energetic and enthusiastic. Think about how you present yourself to others, focus on changing personal habits in such a way as to improve your confidence in yourself, and concentrate on putting your best foot forward, as this is a time when you will get noticed and make a personal impression on others.
However, factor in the importance of authenticity in your presentation of yourself. You do not have to, of course, reveal all of yourself to others, but the sign of Aries associated with the first house reminds us of the importance of acting on our impulses and believing in ourselves. This is a time when you can be brave and enjoy new experiences.
Venus this Month: Love, Romance, Social Life, Comfort, Pleasure
Until April 10th:
Venus continues to grace your solar second house during this period. You might receive gifts or bonuses now, or you find much comfort in what you already own and have. You may be a little extravagant with money for the time being, as your desire for luxury and comfort items is increased now, and this is something to watch for. When it comes to love, you value those who make you feel comfortable and secure.
From April 11th forward:
With Venus moving through your solar third house during this period, you are mostly cheerful in your approach to others, and perhaps somewhat intellectual, during this transit. Essentially, you are quite companionable now. You enjoy talking about what interests you, and you find great value in the exchange of ideas. Sometimes this transit brings benefit through siblings, communications, or short trips. During this period, you are most attracted to wit, cheerfulness, and verbal rapport. You are especially good at mediating conflicts. Smoothing over differences using your diplomacy skills figures now.
Mercury this Month: Communications, Learning, Connections, Transportation
From April 3rd forward:
With Mercury in your solar second house, this is a strong period for analyzing your cash flow, income, and earning power. You are more practical and rational in your approach to finances during this period. With your conscious mind focused on money and possessions, as well as personal values, this can be a strong period for gathering new money-making ideas.
Alternatively, it could be a time when you tend to fret over your finances. Conversations tend to be practical rather than frivolous now. Financial gain may come through communications.
Mercury is retrograde from April 21st to May 14th:
All Mercury retrograde cycles particularly affect you in terms of communications in general and job or health-related communications because Mercury rules these areas of your life. There can be delays or rethinking with these matters.
Occurring in your solar second house this time, extra care should be exercised when it comes to new financial initiatives. There may be the need to revisit old, nagging issues regarding personal finances. Take this time to re-budget instead of making premature purchases. Hold off on major decision-making regarding money. Instead, take the time to re-think your sources of income and how you spend your cash during this period, but put off finalizing anything important for the time being. In fact, some money-making ideas or ventures may be put on hold due to circumstances beyond your control. This is an excellent period for review, however.
Mars this Month: Energy, Drive, Courage
All month:
Mars continues to activate your solar fourth house. More energy and enthusiasm is brought to your home life, but there can also be a tendency to stir up trouble if you are not careful to channel any excess energy into constructive and productive pursuits around the home. You desire to take the lead, but you should do so in a respectful way so as not to get anyone's goat.
Overview Horoscope:
April 2023 Monthly Horoscope Overview for Aries:
You're in a more confident, open, and personally powerful chapter of your life, dear Aries, although your attention to home and family is also strong in April. You’re making your opportunities by putting more faith in yourself and your capabilities. Mars does challenge you from your sector of home, family, and self-image. You're still in a powerful position this month, as you're "owning" your life and ready to take charge. You simply have to jump over some hurdles to get to this positive headspace at one hundred percent.
The most significant area of passion and possible upheaval this month will likely involve your private world, family life, and home matters. You’re ambitious about these things now, desiring to make great changes that will last. There are bigger emotions at home than elsewhere, and tempers may be prominent. The trick is to avoid impatience and impulsiveness—strategize for best results.
You may want to rule the roost now, which can be successful if you’re a gentle leader! Mars energizes you to deal with problems or stagnation in your domestic life all month. Family, and possibly your own struggles with self-image, can sometimes conflict with your plans.
While you’ll be pursuing personal interests and craving more independence this month – and you’re pretty successful on these fronts – this can also be an important time for house cleaning of some variety, which can be on figurative and/or literal levels. Home renovations or minor improvements are possible now. Acknowledging and resolving problems with family or people you live with can be in focus. Look for the root of issues instead of seeking cosmetic fixes. There can be more considerable demands on your time and energy on the domestic front.
The Full Moon on the 6th brings an epiphany that helps you learn your heart's desire and brings more clarity after the moment's emotions settle. While the nature of a Full Moon is emotional, this lunation is suitable for seeking harmony. Getting there may involve some ups and downs.
More often than not, however, you're in the driver's seat with the Sun in your sign until the 20th. The changes you make in April seem to have visible, quick results.
Ideas for boosting business, your reputation, or your income can emerge. If you’ve been undervaluing yourself or your talents, you now want to make things right. Difficulties can arise if you get the feeling that others are not respecting you or your things.
Venus into your solar third house on the 11th finds you more sociable, connected, and curious. It's a great time to happily explore interesting topics. Others appreciate your words, ideas, and involvement.
The Solar Eclipse on the 20th is powerful. It occurs in the very last degree of your sign, and it can push you to leave something in your past in a big way so that you can begin anew. It helps pave the way for personal changes in the coming weeks and months. It's a time to reinvent yourself, such as with a new way of expressing and presenting yourself. Consider putting your best foot forward, as you are getting noticed and making a strong personal impression on others. You are braver and more adventurous, seeking out new experiences, and even if you aren’t consciously trying to find them, experiences will find you! Aim to get in touch with what you truly want.
Note that last month's New Moon was also in your sign, and this time, you can feel an urgency to make a sweeping change. You can be quite impulsive and filled with energy, but you need to pace yourself to make the best use of this time. Express yourself enthusiastically, without apology, and mindfully.
Your focus shifts further to practical affairs as the month progresses. Even with a Solar Eclipse in your sign just behind you, you strive for more predictability, comfort, and security in the last week of the month.
Keep in mind that Mercury is retrograde in your finances sector from the 21st forward, and it makes sense to look back before moving ahead with money matters. Still, you might discover new ways to improve your practical affairs, and you’re exceptionally resourceful with your time and energy. New ways of interacting with loved ones can yield surprisingly good results.
See our Time Line Forecast report for a personalized forecast for the year ahead.
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romantic compatibility reports, including the Synastry and Love Ties reports.
See also general trends for Aries in 2023.
See also detailed 2023 Aries Yearly Horoscope.
Aries (Born April 1 to 10)
AND Aries Ascendant from 10 to 20 degrees Aries:
April 2023 Aries Career, & General Trends
April 2023
The Sun this Month: Central Focus, Consciousness
All month:
The Sun illuminates your first house now, bringing issues surrounding your personal identity, appearance, outward behavior, and self-expression to the forefront. This marks the peak of your physical solar cycle, and you are in the position to make an impression on others, and to assert your personal influence. Spontaneity of expression is what this transit is about. You are ready to put your past behind you and to start a new personal cycle. You have presence and you project confidence. Increased energy and a renewed feeling of confidence is with you now, so take advantage.
It's a great month to do something entirely new and pioneering—to go solo in some area of your life. This particular season of the year smiles on your personal endeavors. This is a time when you more easily get in touch with a true sense of your identity and purpose. The most enterprising side of your nature surfaces, and it's time to seize opportunities. Existing problems in your life may be overcome now by bravery and a straightforward approach to your life.
There's nothing wrong with a bit of self-centeredness during this cycle, but avoid taking it too far. It's not the best time for teamwork and other cooperative endeavors. The spotlight is on you and your ability to lead, so make it a good one! Take steps to improve how you come across to others. It's time to carve your own path in life.
Eclipses
A Solar Eclipse occurs on April 20th:
A general rule of thumb regarding eclipses is to avoid major decision-making in the week before and after an eclipse. This is because new information that could change our perspective often is revealed in the week after the eclipse. There is absolutely no need to suspend projects already in progress. Essentially, it's better to take in right now--to observe and get in touch with feelings.
The Solar Eclipse marks a new beginning for you. Letting go of the past is necessary in order to move forward. This eclipse occurs in your solar first house, suggesting a new approach to your personal life, the manner in which you come across to others, and the way you assert yourself. A focus on ways to improve or enhance your appearance and mannerisms may be part of the picture in the coming months, as well as a sense of renewal and reinvigoration with regards to how you assert your needs and express yourself to others.
This is a phase when you have an increased awareness of your own needs. It's a very powerful time for you--a time to reinvent yourself in some personal way, such as with a new look or manner of expressing and presenting yourself.
This is a personally busy time of year, when you feel energetic and enthusiastic. Think about how you present yourself to others, focus on changing personal habits in such a way as to improve your confidence in yourself, and concentrate on putting your best foot forward, as this is a time when you will get noticed and make a personal impression on others.
However, factor in the importance of authenticity in your presentation of yourself. You do not have to, of course, reveal all of yourself to others, but the sign of Aries associated with the first house reminds us of the importance of acting on our impulses and believing in ourselves. This is a time when you can be brave and enjoy new experiences.
Venus this Month: Love, Romance, Social Life, Comfort
Until April 19th:
Venus continues to grace your solar second house during this period. You might receive gifts or bonuses now, or you find much comfort in what you already own and have. You may be a little extravagant with money for the time being, as your desire for luxury and comfort items is increased now, and this is something to watch for. When it comes to love, you value those who make you feel comfortable and secure.
From April 19th forward:
With Venus moving through your solar third house during this period, you are mostly cheerful in your approach to others, and perhaps somewhat intellectual, during this transit. Essentially, you are quite companionable now. You enjoy talking about what interests you, and you find great value in the exchange of ideas. Sometimes this transit brings benefit through siblings, communications, or short trips. During this period, you are most attracted to wit, cheerfulness, and verbal rapport. You are especially good at mediating conflicts. Smoothing over differences using your diplomacy skills figures now.
Mercury this Month: Communications, Learning, Connections, Transportation
Until April 10th:
Mercury continues to transit your solar first house. During this cycle, you are more communicative than usual. However, this doesn't necessarily mean that conversations are at their best right now, simply because you are more interested in expressing yourself than listening! You are especially alert and a little cerebral now. You have a receptive audience for your ideas.
From April 11th:
With Mercury in your solar second house, this is a strong period for analyzing your cash flow, income, and earning power. You are more practical and rational in your approach to finances during this period. With your conscious mind focused on money and possessions, as well as personal values, this can be a strong period for gathering new money-making ideas.
Alternatively, it could be a time when you tend to fret over your finances. Conversations tend to be practical rather than frivolous now. Financial gain may come through communications.
Mercury is retrograde from April 21st to May 14th:
All Mercury retrograde cycles particularly affect you in terms of communications in general and job or health-related communications because Mercury rules these areas of your life. There can be delays or rethinking with these matters.
Occurring in your solar second house this time, extra care should be exercised when it comes to new financial initiatives. There may be the need to revisit old, nagging issues regarding personal finances. Take this time to re-budget instead of making premature purchases. Hold off on major decision-making regarding money. Instead, take the time to re-think your sources of income and how you spend your cash during this period, but put off finalizing anything important for the time being. In fact, some money-making ideas or ventures may be put on hold due to circumstances beyond your control. This is an excellent period for review, however.
Mars this Month: Energy, Drive, Courage
Until April 13th:
Mars continues to activate and energize your solar third house now. You may be especially busy running errands and tending to daily activities during this cycle. It's a strong time for putting your energy into intellectual projects or studies. You tend to communicate in a more direct manner now, and you might want to be careful that you don't come across as insensitive or abrasive. You may find it too easy to become impatient with others if they seem to be taking up too much of your time, such as with other drivers or with people who are not speaking as directly as you are. Channel your extra energy into mental tasks so that this transit can be highly stimulating (instead of stressful).
From April 14th forward:
Mars activates and energizes your solar fourth house. You have more energy at your disposal for domestic projects or activities. Because your actions are governed by your instincts during this period, you may be especially defensive and protective. You may work hard at making yourself feel more secure, and you may be called upon to take charge on the home and family front. You may have more energy to invest in homemaking, house repairs, redecorating, or family activities. In fact, if you are feeling very restless, moody, or defensive during this period, it would be a good idea to do any of these things! You may have an increased desire to rule the roost, and if this transit stimulates conflict or disputes, it is likely to be family-related--you may have arguments with them, about them, or on their behalf. You may also encounter opposition from career-related matters or people. You may get worked up about old angers or regarding emotional issues from the past that are resurfacing now.
Overview Horoscope:
April 2023 Monthly Horoscope Overview for Aries:
You're in a more confident, open, and personally powerful chapter of your life, dear Aries, although your attention to home and family is also strong in April. You’re making your opportunities by putting more faith in yourself and your capabilities. Mars does challenge you from your sector of home, family, and self-image. You're still in a powerful position this month, as you're "owning" your life and ready to take charge. You simply have to jump over some hurdles to get to this positive headspace at one hundred percent.
The most significant area of passion and possible upheaval this month will likely involve your private world, family life, and home matters. You’re ambitious about these things now, desiring to make great changes that will last. There are bigger emotions at home than elsewhere, and tempers may be prominent. The trick is to avoid impatience and impulsiveness—strategize for best results.
You may want to rule the roost now, which can be successful if you’re a gentle leader! Mars energizes you to deal with problems or stagnation in your domestic life all month. Family, and possibly your own struggles with self-image, can sometimes conflict with your plans.
While you’ll be pursuing personal interests and craving more independence this month – and you’re pretty successful on these fronts – this can also be an important time for house cleaning of some variety, which can be on figurative and/or literal levels. Home renovations or minor improvements are possible now. Acknowledging and resolving problems with family or people you live with can be in focus. Look for the root of issues instead of seeking cosmetic fixes. There can be more considerable demands on your time and energy on the domestic front.
The Full Moon on the 6th brings an epiphany that helps you learn your heart's desire and brings more clarity after the moment's emotions settle. While the nature of a Full Moon is emotional, this lunation is suitable for seeking harmony. Getting there may involve some ups and downs.
More often than not, however, you're in the driver's seat with the Sun in your sign until the 20th. The changes you make in April seem to have visible, quick results.
Ideas for boosting business, your reputation, or your income can emerge. If you’ve been undervaluing yourself or your talents, you now want to make things right. Difficulties can arise if you get the feeling that others are not respecting you or your things.
Venus into your solar third house on the 11th finds you more sociable, connected, and curious. It's a great time to happily explore interesting topics. Others appreciate your words, ideas, and involvement.
The Solar Eclipse on the 20th is powerful. It occurs in the very last degree of your sign, and it can push you to leave something in your past in a big way so that you can begin anew. It helps pave the way for personal changes in the coming weeks and months. It's a time to reinvent yourself, such as with a new way of expressing and presenting yourself. Consider putting your best foot forward, as you are getting noticed and making a strong personal impression on others. You are braver and more adventurous, seeking out new experiences, and even if you aren’t consciously trying to find them, experiences will find you! Aim to get in touch with what you truly want.
Note that last month's New Moon was also in your sign, and this time, you can feel an urgency to make a sweeping change. You can be quite impulsive and filled with energy, but you need to pace yourself to make the best use of this time. Express yourself enthusiastically, without apology, and mindfully.
Your focus shifts further to practical affairs as the month progresses. Even with a Solar Eclipse in your sign just behind you, you strive for more predictability, comfort, and security in the last week of the month.
Keep in mind that Mercury is retrograde in your finances sector from the 21st forward, and it makes sense to look back before moving ahead with money matters. Still, you might discover new ways to improve your practical affairs, and you’re exceptionally resourceful with your time and energy. New ways of interacting with loved ones can yield surprisingly good results.
See our Time Line Forecast report for a personalized forecast for the year ahead.
Get your unique Personalized Horoscope for the year ahead—over 100 pages long—for a detailed guide to your best days and your most challenging days for attracting love, career success, communication, and more.
Know More About Yourself and Others
Try Cafe Astrology's in-depth
birth chart reports, relationship reports, future forecasts, and more.
Love & Romance Forecast Report
Love outlook for the year ahead. Try our Love & Romance Forecast report.
Romantic Compatibility Reports
Try Cafe Astrology's in-depth
romantic compatibility reports, including the Synastry and Love Ties reports.
See also general trends for Aries in 2023.
See also detailed 2023 Aries Yearly Horoscope.
Aries (Born April 11 to 20)
AND Aries Ascendant from 20 to 30 degrees Aries:
April 2023 Aries Horoscope: Love, Career, & General Trends
April 2023
The Sun this Month: Central Focus, Consciousness
Until April 9th:
The Sun continues to shine its light on your solar twelfth house. This is the time to listen to your intuition, to take a break from the hectic pace of your life, and to reflect on what you have learned in the past year. You might naturally retreat a little and take more private time for yourself now.
Your physical energy levels may not be up to par for the time being, and this is your body signaling you to take a break. This is not an ideal time for pushing forward with new personal projects and plans. It is better to finish up projects and tie up loose ends now.
From April 10th forward:
The Sun illuminates your first house now, bringing issues surrounding your personal identity, appearance, outward behavior, and self-expression to the forefront. This marks the peak of your physical solar cycle, and you are in the position to make an impression on others, and to assert your personal influence. Spontaneity of expression is what this transit is about. You are ready to put your past behind you and to start a new personal cycle. You have presence and you project confidence. Increased energy and a renewed feeling of confidence is with you now, so take advantage.
It's a great month to do something entirely new and pioneering—to go solo in some area of your life. This particular season of the year smiles on your personal endeavors. This is a time when you more easily get in touch with a true sense of your identity and purpose. The most enterprising side of your nature surfaces, and it's time to seize opportunities. Existing problems in your life may be overcome now by bravery and a straightforward approach to your life.
There's nothing wrong with a bit of self-centeredness during this cycle, but avoid taking it too far. It's not the best time for teamwork and other cooperative endeavors. The spotlight is on you and your ability to lead, so make it a good one! Take steps to improve how you come across to others. It's time to carve your own path in life.
Eclipses
A Solar Eclipse occurs on April 20th:
A general rule of thumb regarding eclipses is to avoid major decision-making in the week before and after an eclipse. This is because new information that could change our perspective often is revealed in the week after the eclipse. There is absolutely no need to suspend projects already in progress. Essentially, it's better to take in right now--to observe and get in touch with feelings.
The Solar Eclipse marks a new beginning for you. Letting go of the past is necessary in order to move forward. This eclipse occurs in your solar first house, suggesting a new approach to your personal life, the manner in which you come across to others, and the way you assert yourself. A focus on ways to improve or enhance your appearance and mannerisms may be part of the picture in the coming months, as well as a sense of renewal and reinvigoration with regards to how you assert your needs and express yourself to others.
This is a phase when you have an increased awareness of your own needs. It's a very powerful time for you--a time to reinvent yourself in some personal way, such as with a new look or manner of expressing and presenting yourself.
This is a personally busy time of year, when you feel energetic and enthusiastic. Think about how you present yourself to others, focus on changing personal habits in such a way as to improve your confidence in yourself, and concentrate on putting your best foot forward, as this is a time when you will get noticed and make a personal impression on others.
However, factor in the importance of authenticity in your presentation of yourself. You do not have to, of course, reveal all of yourself to others, but the sign of Aries associated with the first house reminds us of the importance of acting on our impulses and believing in ourselves. This is a time when you can be brave and enjoy new experiences.
Venus this Month: Love, Romance, Social Life, Comfort
From the 2-28:
Venus transits your solar second house and, as the natural ruler of the second house, Venus feels right "at home" here. This is a rather content position for Venus, although there can be some restlessness when it comes to money and spending it—you are more inclined to want more things around you! Financial security and enjoyment of the good things in life are important to you, although you also value simple pleasures. The ability to relate well with others might enhance your own personal finances during this period. You may find yourself in a position in which there is a blending of financial matters with social or public affairs. This is a stable position for love matters and close relationships. You value those who make you feel comfortable, and familiarity is more important to you than someone new during this cycle.
From April 28th forward:
With Venus moving through your solar third house during this period, you are mostly cheerful in your approach to others, and perhaps somewhat intellectual, during this transit. Essentially, you are quite companionable now. You enjoy talking about what interests you, and you find great value in the exchange of ideas. Sometimes this transit brings benefit through siblings, communications, or short trips. During this period, you are most attracted to wit, cheerfulness, and verbal rapport. You are especially good at mediating conflicts. Smoothing over differences using your diplomacy skills figures now.
Mercury this Month: Communications, Learning, Connections, Transportation
This month:
Mercury continues to transit your solar first house. During this cycle, you are more communicative than usual. However, this doesn't necessarily mean that conversations are at their best right now, simply because you are more interested in expressing yourself than listening! You are especially alert and a little cerebral now. You have a receptive audience for your ideas.
Mercury is retrograde from April 21st to May 14th:
All Mercury retrograde cycles particularly affect you in terms of communications in general and job or health-related communications because Mercury rules these areas of your life. There can be delays or rethinking with these matters.
Occurring in your solar first house this time, extra care should be exercised when it comes to your body language. Others may misinterpret your body language, and you should be aware of a tendency to give off mixed signals. People in your life may complain that you seem emotionally distant. You may appear uncommunicative and hard to reach, or what you say comes out wrong. This is a time to review the manner in which you come across to others--not so much whether it truly reflects your nature, but more in terms of whether it is working for or against you. Don't worry too much if others aren't quite "getting" you for the time being. Things will change once Mercury turns direct, so you might decide to try to keep status quo for the time being. You might spend more time than usual when it comes to making decisions now, and this is natural. Rushed decisions may be regretted when you change your mind later on.
Mars this Month: Energy, Drive, Courage
This month:
Mars continues to activate and energize your solar third house now. You may be especially busy running errands and tending to daily activities during this cycle. It's a strong time for putting your energy into intellectual projects or studies. You tend to communicate in a more direct manner now, and you might want to be careful that you don't come across as insensitive or abrasive. You may find it too easy to become impatient with others if they seem to be taking up too much of your time, such as with other drivers or with people who are not speaking as directly as you are. Channel your extra energy into mental tasks so that this transit can be highly stimulating (instead of stressful).
Overview Horoscope:
April 2023 Monthly Horoscope Overview for Aries:
You're in a more confident, open, and personally powerful chapter of your life, dear Aries, although your attention to home and family is also strong in April. You’re making your opportunities by putting more faith in yourself and your capabilities. Mars does challenge you from your sector of home, family, and self-image. You're still in a powerful position this month, as you're "owning" your life and ready to take charge. You simply have to jump over some hurdles to get to this positive headspace at one hundred percent.
The most significant area of passion and possible upheaval this month will likely involve your private world, family life, and home matters. You’re ambitious about these things now, desiring to make great changes that will last. There are bigger emotions at home than elsewhere, and tempers may be prominent. The trick is to avoid impatience and impulsiveness—strategize for best results.
You may want to rule the roost now, which can be successful if you’re a gentle leader! Mars energizes you to deal with problems or stagnation in your domestic life all month. Family, and possibly your own struggles with self-image, can sometimes conflict with your plans.
While you’ll be pursuing personal interests and craving more independence this month – and you’re pretty successful on these fronts – this can also be an important time for house cleaning of some variety, which can be on figurative and/or literal levels. Home renovations or minor improvements are possible now. Acknowledging and resolving problems with family or people you live with can be in focus. Look for the root of issues instead of seeking cosmetic fixes. There can be more considerable demands on your time and energy on the domestic front.
The Full Moon on the 6th brings an epiphany that helps you learn your heart's desire and brings more clarity after the moment's emotions settle. While the nature of a Full Moon is emotional, this lunation is suitable for seeking harmony. Getting there may involve some ups and downs.
More often than not, however, you're in the driver's seat with the Sun in your sign until the 20th. The changes you make in April seem to have visible, quick results.
Ideas for boosting business, your reputation, or your income can emerge. If you’ve been undervaluing yourself or your talents, you now want to make things right. Difficulties can arise if you get the feeling that others are not respecting you or your things.
Venus into your solar third house on the 11th finds you more sociable, connected, and curious. It's a great time to happily explore interesting topics. Others appreciate your words, ideas, and involvement.
The Solar Eclipse on the 20th is powerful. It occurs in the very last degree of your sign, and it can push you to leave something in your past in a big way so that you can begin anew. It helps pave the way for personal changes in the coming weeks and months. It's a time to reinvent yourself, such as with a new way of expressing and presenting yourself. Consider putting your best foot forward, as you are getting noticed and making a strong personal impression on others. You are braver and more adventurous, seeking out new experiences, and even if you aren’t consciously trying to find them, experiences will find you! Aim to get in touch with what you truly want.
Note that last month's New Moon was also in your sign, and this time, you can feel an urgency to make a sweeping change. You can be quite impulsive and filled with energy, but you need to pace yourself to make the best use of this time. Express yourself enthusiastically, without apology, and mindfully.
Your focus shifts further to practical affairs as the month progresses. Even with a Solar Eclipse in your sign just behind you, you strive for more predictability, comfort, and security in the last week of the month.
Keep in mind that Mercury is retrograde in your finances sector from the 21st forward, and it makes sense to look back before moving ahead with money matters. Still, you might discover new ways to improve your practical affairs, and you’re exceptionally resourceful with your time and energy. New ways of interacting with loved ones can yield surprisingly good results.
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Because these energies or transits do not unfold neatly into any given calendar month (many transits carry forward from one month to the next), you will find some of the energies continue from the previous month.
For example, the Sun might transit the fifth house of your solar chart from July 22 to August 22, so that you will find a similar interpretation for this transit in both July and August’s horoscope. This is normal and expected. While new months can hold new energy, transits don’t abruptly change because the calendar month changes.
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