Libra Monthly Horoscope – April 2018

Libra (Born September 24 to October 3) and Libra Ascendant 0 to 10 degrees Libra:

April 2018 Libra Horoscope: Love, Career, & General Trends

Overview.

The Sun this Month: Central Focus, Consciousness

Until April 20th:

The Sun continues to put a spotlight on your solar seventh house--your partnership sector. This can be a time of much learning through the mirror of close relationships. It's not the time to push your agenda or personal plans forward; rather, it's a cycle in which you are at your best when you recognize the need to form alliances, to give back to a special someone, and to compromise in order to find some balance in your life.

It's a strong period for putting yourself into another person's shoes and to better understand him/her. You may be meeting with someone strong and assertive by nature now, or a partner is more assertive and needy of attention. There may be some competitive feelings between you and a significant other now. Focus is on reconciliation, forming or cementing bonds, diplomacy, consultation, one-on-one interactions, and negotiations. You may feel a little drained physically now, temporarily.

From April 20th forward:

The Sun energizes your sector of transformation, change, sexuality, personal growth, regeneration, others' money and resources, addictions, and taxes. As a result, this is not the most gregarious of months for you. You take a step back, focus on intimacy with a partner, or simply retreat a little from the hectic pace of life. This is an excellent time to create a budget or financial plan, or to rid yourself of bad habits that undermine your sense of personal power and self-mastery.

All that is deeply personal comes into focus now. Intimate matters are especially important to you during this cycle. Just how well you are handling your life comes up for inspection. Your self-mastery skills and psychological predisposition matter to you more than usual. This is the time of year when you are most desirous of change on a deep level. Clearing out psychic "junk" or ridding yourself of bad habits may be part of the picture now. You are more willing than usual to explore life's secrets.

This cycle brings greater in-depth understanding and an inclination to delve beneath the surface of matters to get to the bottom of them. Research uncovers new material that allows you to develop a better overall picture of the year's events. This is an especially introspective cycle during which you have the chance to truly uncover your personal strengths and talents. On a more practical level, you may be dealing with joint finances and shared resources now more than usual.

Venus this Month: Love, Romance, Social Life, Comfort

Until the 24th: 

Venus graces your solar eighth house now. During this cycle, a financial boost is possible, or you may gain financially through your partner. A deep and intimate connection made now could be revitalizing and even healing. You are more inclined to want to smooth over differences in a partnership concerning the sharing of power, intimacy matters, finances, and other emotionally-charged topics. Intimate relationships are intensified now. Either you or your partner want a deeper union.

From April 24th forward: 

Venus graces your solar ninth house during this period. A taste for the exotic takes hold during this cycle. Routine affairs simply don't seem to satisfy. You receive pleasure from anything that expands your horizons, both physically and mentally. Foreign people and places may particularly appeal now. You tend to be expansive and generous when it comes to love. A love interest who attracts you during this cycle may be somebody who you previously wouldn't consider attractive, or someone whose cultural background is very different than yours. You have a taste for the exotic and the spirit to match. Public relations work, promotion, and other such endeavors are favored now. It is more about how you express yourself than the specifics of what you are saying that helps sway others to your position. There could be especial rapport with foreigners and with women if you are traveling during this period. You are all the more attractive and charming with this position, which increases your popularity. If a romance were to begin now, it is more likely to be with someone of a different background or educational level, or someone you meet through travel. You have a taste for the exotic now that can show up in many areas of your life--who you are attracted to, what you buy, the kind of art or entertainment you enjoy, and so forth.

Mercury this Month: Communications, Learning, Connections, Transportation

Mercury is retrograde from March 22nd to April 15th:

All Mercury retrograde cycles particularly affect you in terms of communications involving legal affairs, travel, and education, as well as communications about the past, because Mercury rules these areas of your life. With Virgo ruling your twelfth house sector, somebody might be deceiving you or working against you, or nagging issues from the past may crop up and demand attention. Put off making solid travel plans if possible.

Occurring in your solar seventh house this time, extra care should be exercised when it comes to negotiations and one-on-one communications. Be as non-judgmental as you can with a partner. There may be the need to revisit old issues in a partnership, or there could be some communication problems with a partner. An ex-partner may resurface during this cycle. Misunderstandings with your partner now can do some damage if you (or your partner) focus on the choice of words instead of the meanings behind the words. If you need to talk through problems, try not to over-react to what your partner has to say. Mixed messages coming from a partner, or a disappointment, could occur now. You may not be as adept at mediating disputes for the time being, but it's a good cycle in which to reflect upon your negotiation skills with the goal of improving them. Re-thinking a partnership arrangement is possible now, but you should avoid jumping to any premature decisions. It would be wise to be especially clear when it comes to communicating with partners; or take this time to re-examine issues rather than communicating about them prematurely.

This month:

Mercury continues to transit your solar seventh house. You can be especially aware of your "audience" in your communications now, which tend to be diplomatic and respectful during this cycle. You may be encountering an especially chatty or communicative partner, or meeting youthful, talkative people.

At this time, you love to hear others' opinions and perspectives, and it's an excellent time to do so. Others can spur on your own thinking and decision making processes now, simply by offering another perspective. You are thinking a lot about others, a partner, and relating in general, and in some cases perhaps worrying over these things.

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 2018 Libra Monthly Horoscope: You begin the month especially aware of your emotional needs, dear Libra, with the Full Moon in your sign awakening you to your true feelings on a matter at the end of last month. With this new awareness, you may make some plans or adjustments that improve your life. However, it's a little slow going from the 2-4. Mars meeting with Saturn in your sector of heart, home, and family can slow you down so that you can concentrate your energy on priorities, particularly in your personal life or with family and household concerns. There may be some hard work involved with getting a problem area handled. People around you can be ornery or stubborn, as well, from the 2-4. Mind you, even though problem areas can crop up at what seems like the worst possible times, they can prompt you to improve your living conditions or home life and can lead to long-term benefits. The focus should be on strengthening and simplifying things and then rebuilding later on in the month.

Venus moving through your intimacy sector most of the month (until the 24th) is rich for building up your inner world or an intimate relationship, and most importantly, your relationship with yourself. While there can be some disruptions in your personal life in April, Venus is there to support you and to pull up opportunities for growth and enjoyment. You might thoroughly enjoy delving into a challenging project or exploring your own psychology during this period.

Mercury continues its retrograde transit in your partnership sector until the 15th. Conversations and projects begin to move forward after that date. Further, a New Moon occurs on the same day Mercury turns direct (on the 15th) in your partnership sector, paving the road to a new beginning of sorts, mainly related to close relationships. This can be a time for bringing fresh energy to your connections and interactions, and if you can benefit from turning over a new leaf in these areas, it's a fine cycle in which to do so, although "slow but sure" is the best approach now and for most of April.

While you're best off saving brand new beginnings for after the 15th, there is a nice window for progress and opportunities from the 10-14. It can be an excellent time for support, nurture, and peace, particularly making these things happen with a hands-on approach and clear actions that improve your life. You can be extremely eager when it comes to making changes in your life, especially on a deep, internal level. You can also get many things done around the home. For some, this can be a powerful time for an intimate relationship or a special project. You're also seen in a favorable light at this time, although not necessarily understood, and this can suit your purposes quite nicely for the moment! Creative talents can assist you in advancing your work, health, or domestic goals. Physical and emotional healing are very much tied together. Renovations on a physical and/or emotional plane are rewarding now.

The Sun enters your solar eighth house on the 20th and Venus leaves it on the 24th, so that there's always some attention in this area of your solar chart in April, bringing light to your passions as well as your need to connect intensely with someone or something. It's a fine time to connect with your deeper feelings and desires. On the 22-23, you're in good shape for taking action on a home, family, business, or money matter. This is a time when you want to take action and get things moving along. It's a good time for home and family-related projects, as you are especially resourceful right now. Anything that improves your sense of safety and security will appeal now. Creative projects can be published or launched, although it may only be after the 26th when you feel you're genuinely moving forward.

The 24th brings Venus into harmony with your sign, and while Venus benefits you in some manner no matter its relationship with your sign, this can be a time of more obvious rewards or ease. You can find learning and sharing or exploring new places and experiences particularly gratifying now and for the first few weeks of May.

On the 25-26, you can experience the need or desire to start over in a particular area of life so that you can feel more in control. Mars and Pluto align today in your sector of home, family, and soul, and you may very well choose to renovate or rework something on the homefront or deal with tricky feelings and dynamics with family. If there have been problems brewing with loved ones, they're likely to beg for airspace now. You may be challenged to confront and manage emerging issues that have been buried, swept under the carpet, or otherwise hidden. The Full Moon on the 29th is good for awareness and understanding of your means and resources, as well as a possible plan for making improvements.

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See also general trends for Libra in 2018 .

Libra (Born October 4 to 13) and Libra Ascendant from 10 to 20 degrees Libra:

April 2018 Libra Horoscope: Love, Career, & General Trends

Overview.

The Sun this Month: Central Focus, Consciousness

All month:

The Sun illuminates your seventh house. At this time of year, you have a greater need than usual to be with a partner. Bouncing ideas off someone helps you to better understand yourself. A partner provides a mirror for your own self-discovery. Now is the time to realize your own potential through a significant other. During this cycle, you focus on balancing your personal interests and objectives with your social life, or with those of a partner. The emphasis is on "us" rather than "me".

You need the energies, companionship, and support of other people, and they may also seek out your support and companionship. It's important to include others rather than to go solo for the time being. However, bending too much to the will of another is not advised either. Social interactions of a personal, one-on-one kind are emphasized. Circumstances are such that your diplomacy skills are required. Your popularity is increasing, and is reinforced by your own ability to cooperate and harmonize. Your ego and pride are tied up in how you relate to others now. This may be an especially busy time for people who consult or work with clients one-on-one.

Venus this Month: Love, Romance, Social Life, Comfort

Until the 8th: 

Venus continues her trek through your partnership sector. Meaningful and harmonious relationships--both social and romantic--define you during this cycle, affecting your mind, body, and soul. Financial or social success may come to or through your marriage partner at this time. Special attention to and from a partner is in focus, and flattery works to your advantage! Give to a partner exactly what you would like to receive just now. It's not about you right now--it's about someone else close. Smoothing out your close personal relationships is what makes you happy during this cycle. You have a greater need than usual for contact and exchange with an intimate partner. If single, you are more willing than normal to enter into a committed relationship. In general, you are adaptable when it comes to your affections.

From April 8th forward: 

Venus graces your solar eighth house now. During this cycle, a financial boost is possible, or you may gain financially through your partner. A deep and intimate connection made now could be revitalizing and even healing. You are more inclined to want to smooth over differences in a partnership concerning the sharing of power, intimacy matters, finances, and other emotionally-charged topics. Intimate relationships are intensified now. Either you or your partner want a deeper union.

Mercury this Month: Communications, Learning, Connections, Transportation

Mercury is retrograde from March 22nd to April 15th:

All Mercury retrograde cycles particularly affect you in terms of communications involving legal affairs, travel, and education, as well as communications about the past, because Mercury rules these areas of your life. With Virgo ruling your twelfth house sector, somebody might be deceiving you or working against you, or nagging issues from the past may crop up and demand attention. Put off making solid travel plans if possible.

Occurring in your solar seventh house this time, extra care should be exercised when it comes to negotiations and one-on-one communications. Be as non-judgmental as you can with a partner. There may be the need to revisit old issues in a partnership, or there could be some communication problems with a partner. An ex-partner may resurface during this cycle. Misunderstandings with your partner now can do some damage if you (or your partner) focus on the choice of words instead of the meanings behind the words. If you need to talk through problems, try not to over-react to what your partner has to say. Mixed messages coming from a partner, or a disappointment, could occur now. You may not be as adept at mediating disputes for the time being, but it's a good cycle in which to reflect upon your negotiation skills with the goal of improving them. Re-thinking a partnership arrangement is possible now, but you should avoid jumping to any premature decisions. It would be wise to be especially clear when it comes to communicating with partners; or take this time to re-examine issues rather than communicating about them prematurely.

From April 27th forward: 

Mercury transits your solar seventh house. You tend to weigh the pros and cons of every issue during this cycle, taking into account others' needs as well as your own. Some indecisiveness is possible now, simply because you naturally entertain opposing viewpoints. You have a strong desire to cooperate and communicate with others now. You feel most comfortable spending time with people on a one-to-one level, or with those with whom you share a personal history.

Interestingly, your own thoughts become clearer through dialogue with others during this window. You may be doing public relations work, counseling, negotiating, or arbitration during this cycle. There is a lot of emphasis on communications with partners and best friends at this time. You can use the power of words to advise others or to make peace with people in your life. You are more diplomatic than usual during this transit.

Mars this Month: Energy, Drive, Courage

Until the 5th:

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 5th 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 2018 Libra Monthly Horoscope: You begin the month especially aware of your emotional needs, dear Libra, with the Full Moon in your sign awakening you to your true feelings on a matter at the end of last month. With this new awareness, you may make some plans or adjustments that improve your life. However, it's a little slow going from the 2-4. Mars meeting with Saturn in your sector of heart, home, and family can slow you down so that you can concentrate your energy on priorities, particularly in your personal life or with family and household concerns. There may be some hard work involved with getting a problem area handled. People around you can be ornery or stubborn, as well, from the 2-4. Mind you, even though problem areas can crop up at what seems like the worst possible times, they can prompt you to improve your living conditions or home life and can lead to long-term benefits. The focus should be on strengthening and simplifying things and then rebuilding later on in the month.

Venus moving through your intimacy sector most of the month (until the 24th) is rich for building up your inner world or an intimate relationship, and most importantly, your relationship with yourself. While there can be some disruptions in your personal life in April, Venus is there to support you and to pull up opportunities for growth and enjoyment. You might thoroughly enjoy delving into a challenging project or exploring your own psychology during this period.

Mercury continues its retrograde transit in your partnership sector until the 15th. Conversations and projects begin to move forward after that date. Further, a New Moon occurs on the same day Mercury turns direct (on the 15th) in your partnership sector, paving the road to a new beginning of sorts, mainly related to close relationships. This can be a time for bringing fresh energy to your connections and interactions, and if you can benefit from turning over a new leaf in these areas, it's a fine cycle in which to do so, although "slow but sure" is the best approach now and for most of April.

While you're best off saving brand new beginnings for after the 15th, there is a nice window for progress and opportunities from the 10-14. It can be an excellent time for support, nurture, and peace, particularly making these things happen with a hands-on approach and clear actions that improve your life. You can be extremely eager when it comes to making changes in your life, especially on a deep, internal level. You can also get many things done around the home. For some, this can be a powerful time for an intimate relationship or a special project. You're also seen in a favorable light at this time, although not necessarily understood, and this can suit your purposes quite nicely for the moment! Creative talents can assist you in advancing your work, health, or domestic goals. Physical and emotional healing are very much tied together. Renovations on a physical and/or emotional plane are rewarding now.

The Sun enters your solar eighth house on the 20th and Venus leaves it on the 24th, so that there's always some attention in this area of your solar chart in April, bringing light to your passions as well as your need to connect intensely with someone or something. It's a fine time to connect with your deeper feelings and desires. On the 22-23, you're in good shape for taking action on a home, family, business, or money matter. This is a time when you want to take action and get things moving along. It's a good time for home and family-related projects, as you are especially resourceful right now. Anything that improves your sense of safety and security will appeal now. Creative projects can be published or launched, although it may only be after the 26th when you feel you're genuinely moving forward.

The 24th brings Venus into harmony with your sign, and while Venus benefits you in some manner no matter its relationship with your sign, this can be a time of more obvious rewards or ease. You can find learning and sharing or exploring new places and experiences particularly gratifying now and for the first few weeks of May.

On the 25-26, you can experience the need or desire to start over in a particular area of life so that you can feel more in control. Mars and Pluto align today in your sector of home, family, and soul, and you may very well choose to renovate or rework something on the homefront or deal with tricky feelings and dynamics with family. If there have been problems brewing with loved ones, they're likely to beg for airspace now. You may be challenged to confront and manage emerging issues that have been buried, swept under the carpet, or otherwise hidden. The Full Moon on the 29th is good for awareness and understanding of your means and resources, as well as a possible plan for making improvements.

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.

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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 Libra in 2018.

Libra (Born October 14 to 23) and Libra Ascendant from 20 to 30 degrees Libra:

April 2018 Libra Horoscope: Love, Career, & General Trends

Overview.

The Sun this Month: Central Focus, Consciousness

Until April 10th:

The Sun continues to spotlight your solar sixth house. This is a busy period that finds you tending to many different details of your daily existence--your work, various projects, organization around the home and office, your daily routines, and health matters. Your ego may be especially tied up in the work you do, so that you are proud and more creative than usual in your job. You may be in the position to take charge in your work, or to take charge of your health and diet. Sometimes this cycle relates to increased activities involving pets. You seek to perfect your skills or methods now, and you focus on the parts that make up the whole now in order to improve your daily life. As a result, you can be more critical than usual, but this process is necessary for you to sort out what works for you and what doesn't.

From April 10th forward:

The Sun illuminates your seventh house. At this time of year, you have a greater need than usual to be with a partner. Bouncing ideas off someone helps you to better understand yourself. A partner provides a mirror for your own self-discovery. Now is the time to realize your own potential through a significant other. During this cycle, you focus on balancing your personal interests and objectives with your social life, or with those of a partner. The emphasis is on "us" rather than "me".

You need the energies, companionship, and support of other people, and they may also seek out your support and companionship. It's important to include others rather than to go solo for the time being. However, bending too much to the will of another is not advised either. Social interactions of a personal, one-on-one kind are emphasized. Circumstances are such that your diplomacy skills are required. Your popularity is increasing, and is reinforced by your own ability to cooperate and harmonize. Your ego and pride are tied up in how you relate to others now. This may be an especially busy time for people who consult or work with clients one-on-one.

Venus this Month: Love, Romance, Social Life, Comfort

Until April 16th: 

Venus continues her trek through your partnership sector. Meaningful and harmonious relationships--both social and romantic--define you during this cycle, affecting your mind, body, and soul. Financial or social success may come to or through your marriage partner at this time. Special attention to and from a partner is in focus, and flattery works to your advantage! Give to a partner exactly what you would like to receive just now. It's not about you right now--it's about someone else close. Smoothing out your close personal relationships is what makes you happy during this cycle. You have a greater need than usual for contact and exchange with an intimate partner. If single, you are more willing than normal to enter into a committed relationship. In general, you are adaptable when it comes to your affections.

From April 16th forward: 

Venus graces your solar eighth house now. During this cycle, a financial boost is possible, or you may gain financially through your partner. A deep and intimate connection made now could be revitalizing and even healing. You are more inclined to want to smooth over differences in a partnership concerning the sharing of power, intimacy matters, finances, and other emotionally-charged topics. Intimate relationships are intensified now. Either you or your partner want a deeper union.

Mercury this Month: Communications, Learning, Connections, Transportation

This month: 

Mercury transits your solar sixth house. This is a good placement for Mercury, as it is the natural ruler of the sixth house. It's an excellent period for sorting out the details of your daily existence. You are inclined to make to-do lists, pay bills and sort out clutter, and to do detail work on the job. Health matters are most certainly on your brain as well, and you could be thinking of scheduling check-ups or busy researching ways to improve your health. You may also show a keener interest in improving your basic skills.

Your approach to work during this cycle is pleasant, happy, and logical for the most part, unless you allow worry or scattered energy to enter the picture. You are inclined to want to learn new work skills, or to improve your skills and output in terms of work. There is likely to be more activity, movement, contact, and communications with co-workers now.

You tend to take more interest in organizing your working environment--and this is an excellent time to do so, as you are especially objective and intelligent when it comes to getting a handle on your daily affairs and all of the "little things" that contribute to a feeling of efficiency and competency. Menial tasks become more prominent. Watch, however, for tension or idle chit-chat interfering with your work output during this cycle.

Mercury is retrograde from March 22nd to April 15th:

All Mercury retrograde cycles particularly affect you in terms of communications involving legal affairs, travel, and education, as well as communications about the past, because Mercury rules these areas of your life. With Virgo ruling your twelfth house sector, somebody might be deceiving you or working against you, or nagging issues from the past may crop up and demand attention. Put off making solid travel plans if possible.

Occurring in your solar sixth house this time, extra care should be exercised when it comes to work, health matters, and daily routines. Be as non-judgmental as you can with co-workers and/or employees. Re-thinking the suitability of your job is possible now, but you should avoid jumping to any premature decisions. Work-related mess-ups can frustrate you, or you might need to redo work that you thought was complete. However, you might find that the refinements you make now will be very valuable later. Double- check your work before submitting it. It's a fine time for researching health and nutrition programs, as well as job skills and opportunities, but perhaps not the best time for beginning all-new programs. It would be wise to be especially clear when it comes to communicating with co-workers and health professionals; or take this time to re-examine issues rather than communicating about them prematurely.

Mars this Month: Energy, Drive, Courage

Until April 24th:

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 24th 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 2018 Libra Monthly Horoscope: You begin the month especially aware of your emotional needs, dear Libra, with the Full Moon in your sign awakening you to your true feelings on a matter at the end of last month. With this new awareness, you may make some plans or adjustments that improve your life. However, it's a little slow going from the 2-4. Mars meeting with Saturn in your sector of heart, home, and family can slow you down so that you can concentrate your energy on priorities, particularly in your personal life or with family and household concerns. There may be some hard work involved with getting a problem area handled. People around you can be ornery or stubborn, as well, from the 2-4. Mind you, even though problem areas can crop up at what seems like the worst possible times, they can prompt you to improve your living conditions or home life and can lead to long-term benefits. The focus should be on strengthening and simplifying things and then rebuilding later on in the month.

Venus moving through your intimacy sector most of the month (until the 24th) is rich for building up your inner world or an intimate relationship, and most importantly, your relationship with yourself. While there can be some disruptions in your personal life in April, Venus is there to support you and to pull up opportunities for growth and enjoyment. You might thoroughly enjoy delving into a challenging project or exploring your own psychology during this period.

Mercury continues its retrograde transit in your partnership sector until the 15th. Conversations and projects begin to move forward after that date. Further, a New Moon occurs on the same day Mercury turns direct (on the 15th) in your partnership sector, paving the road to a new beginning of sorts, mainly related to close relationships. This can be a time for bringing fresh energy to your connections and interactions, and if you can benefit from turning over a new leaf in these areas, it's a fine cycle in which to do so, although "slow but sure" is the best approach now and for most of April.

While you're best off saving brand new beginnings for after the 15th, there is a nice window for progress and opportunities from the 10-14. It can be an excellent time for support, nurture, and peace, particularly making these things happen with a hands-on approach and clear actions that improve your life. You can be extremely eager when it comes to making changes in your life, especially on a deep, internal level. You can also get many things done around the home. For some, this can be a powerful time for an intimate relationship or a special project. You're also seen in a favorable light at this time, although not necessarily understood, and this can suit your purposes quite nicely for the moment! Creative talents can assist you in advancing your work, health, or domestic goals. Physical and emotional healing are very much tied together. Renovations on a physical and/or emotional plane are rewarding now.

The Sun enters your solar eighth house on the 20th and Venus leaves it on the 24th, so that there's always some attention in this area of your solar chart in April, bringing light to your passions as well as your need to connect intensely with someone or something. It's a fine time to connect with your deeper feelings and desires. On the 22-23, you're in good shape for taking action on a home, family, business, or money matter. This is a time when you want to take action and get things moving along. It's a good time for home and family-related projects, as you are especially resourceful right now. Anything that improves your sense of safety and security will appeal now. Creative projects can be published or launched, although it may only be after the 26th when you feel you're genuinely moving forward.

The 24th brings Venus into harmony with your sign, and while Venus benefits you in some manner no matter its relationship with your sign, this can be a time of more obvious rewards or ease. You can find learning and sharing or exploring new places and experiences particularly gratifying now and for the first few weeks of May.

On the 25-26, you can experience the need or desire to start over in a particular area of life so that you can feel more in control. Mars and Pluto align today in your sector of home, family, and soul, and you may very well choose to renovate or rework something on the homefront or deal with tricky feelings and dynamics with family. If there have been problems brewing with loved ones, they're likely to beg for airspace now. You may be challenged to confront and manage emerging issues that have been buried, swept under the carpet, or otherwise hidden. The Full Moon on the 29th is good for awareness and understanding of your means and resources, as well as a possible plan for making improvements.

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