Virgo Monthly Horoscope – April 2018

Virgo (Born August 23 to September 2) AND Virgo Ascendant 0 to 10 degrees Virgo:

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

Overview.

The Sun this Month: Central Focus, Consciousness

Until April 20th:

The Sun continues to highlight your solar eighth house. Your attention turns inward, as well as to close personal relationships on a deeper level. Personal transformations, personal power, and intimate matters fulfill you most during this cycle. There may be a strong focus on other's money, such as the resources of a partner, inheritance, banking and loans, or taxes.

You are more intense in your mood and disposition, and perhaps even secretive, at this time of year. You are more in touch with the deeper and even primal elements of your own personality, and more able to see these things in others. This can be a determined and personally powerful time of year if you apply the energy of this transit constructively.

From April 20th forward:

This month, with the Sun spotlighting your solar ninth house, your focus turns outward, away from the more personal concerns that have occupied your thoughts in the last months. More than any other time during the year, you are feeling most adventurous and willing to take a leap of faith. This is a cycle in which you seek a higher meaning to your life, and/or seek out new experiences that take you beyond the here and now, and beyond the mundane details of day-to-day life. Anything that broadens your experiences attracts now.

A lack of superficiality finds you straight to the point, interested in the truth of things. It would be wise for you to consider scheduling a vacation, adventure of sorts, or a course that expands your mind. These don't have to happen now, but taking the time to recognize your needs for escaping the daily grind, taking a few risks, and feeding your spirit for self-expression through some form of adventure or higher learning, will help you to feel good about yourself. The only caution with this cycle is that you could lose touch with managing everyday affairs and important details.

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

Until the 24th: 

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.

From April 24th forward: 

Venus graces your solar tenth house now. During this cycle, you are most charming and well-received on the job. Your responsibility and authority are likeable qualities now, making this a favorable period overall for schmoozing with those in a higher position than you, as well as for negotiations or social activities related to business. Venus is charming, friendly, and affectionate, and her presence in your career and reputation sector brings social opportunities to your career. You are coming across well at work now, and romantic opportunities, or simply more chances to socialize and network, are likely. You are socially ambitious right now, and success may come through your good managerial qualities or some form of artistic talent, or, indirectly through your marriage partner. People who turn your head during this cycle are those who come across as especially competent.

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 your own body language and personal manner (you may feel that others misunderstand you), as well as communications involving the career or public, because Mercury rules these areas of your life. You are ruled by Mercury, so the likelihood of being misunderstood, in general, is high. Put off career decisions as well, as career matters are Gemini-ruled for you.

Occurring in your solar eighth house this time, extra care should be exercised regarding any financial initiatives that involve shared resources. Delays are very possible when it comes to receiving support, loans, and taxes. It may be better to side-step arguments with loved ones that revolve around intimacy and sexuality just for now, or approach these matters with more sensitivity if they can't be left for a better time. Investments made now may not go the way you want them to, particularly those involving joint finances. It may be hard to rely on the input of your partner now, and money you were counting on may not be forthcoming. It's best to budget rather than spend during this period, and in fact it's an excellent period for review. It would be wise to be especially clear when it comes to communicating with financial officials and intimate partners; or take this time to re- examine issues rather than communicating about them prematurely.

This month:

Mercury continues to transit your solar eighth house. The ability to analyze and rationalize some of the deeper elements inside yourself and in your intimate life now can benefit you. This is also a good time for sorting out finances, particularly money shared or coming from other sources other than your own personal income.

You might particularly enjoy discussing topics that you typically don't verbalize with someone special during this cycle. Anything taboo, mysterious, or puzzling can be especially fascinating for you just now. You have little interest in small talk. You are more aware of subtleties and nuances during this cycle, and you can use this increased insightfulness to improve your life.

Mars this Month: Energy, Drive, Courage

All month:

Mars continues to energize your solar fifth house. This brings increased energy and enthusiasm to romance, child-rearing, and creative or recreational endeavors. It can also bring some strife to these areas of your world in some cases. For the most part, however, a romance could pick up pace, you are self-motivated and inspired on creative and expressive levels, and your self-confidence is well-received by others during this cycle. You are more willing to take little risks and you are competitive in a mostly friendly way. In your enthusiasm to take the lead, try to be sensitive to and respectful of others' needs.

Overview Horoscope:

April 2018 Monthly Horoscope for Virgo: When the month begins, you've just experienced a call to action related to money, resources, comfort, and health, dear Virgo. You start April very alert to the need to take care of personal business. Priorities are clear. This is an important time for sorting out your affairs. As well, if you've been feeling unfairly treated, you'll want to do something about it now.

You may be facing some obstacles or second thoughts about a plan on the 1-2, however, but being "in the know" is better for you. It can be easier to meet goals with a stronger sense of purpose motivating you now, even if you feel a little deflated at first glance. In your romantic or creative life, there may be a reality that you need to face. This is a time to employ self-discipline even if you become aware of complicated logistics in a relationship, with an endeavor, or with a creative project. Take the time to digest things rather than reacting too quickly. This is a time for taking things one step at a time based on new, more realistic information.

Mercury remains retrograde until the 15th. Possibly the most inconvenient time for this cycle is the 3-5 when retrograde Mercury clashes with Mars and Saturn. You may need to correct technical problems, or deal with delays or confusion about your next step now. By the 15th, these things begin to turn around. Delays may be blessings in disguise, in fact, as they can point you in the direction of alternative methods that end up working out better for you. An example may be the breakdown of a car that leads to the discovery of a mechanic that becomes your favorite.

With Mars in between Saturn and Pluto from the 2-26 in your solar fifth house, it can be difficult to find time to let your hair down this month! You can, however, make some serious progress if you aim to be patient, thorough, and determined. Attempts to rush things during this period tend to meet with slaps on the wrist. Rewards seem to only come after concerted efforts and can be delayed or deferred, to boot! However, you can be quite successful at simplifying, editing, and rebuilding specific projects.

Venus spends time in your sector of the non-routine in your life until the 24th, and you're in great shape for learning new things or enjoying compelling new experiences. Mind you, you don't always have the extra time to explore or expand your interests this month, but the times you get are high-quality moments.

There is a nice window from the 10-14 for such moments, as well as for expressing creative urges and sharing them. Others tend to be cooperative and helpful. You can be feeling spirited and confident, especially about a relationship or creative endeavor. There is a nice flow of friendliness between you and others. Gentle competition nudges you to do your best. It's a good time for connecting with people who benefit you romantically or spiritually, as well as your wants, needs, and desires as you're less inclined than usual to fight or ignore them! You're approaching life, people, business, and projects with more creativity and passion.

While on the 24th Venus leaves your adventure sector, the Sun enters it on the 20th -- a further excuse to seek out ways to expand your mind and experiences. On the 22-23, a confident and courageous attitude makes things happen for you. You have a stronger than usual ability to express yourself powerfully yet warmly, which can open up new possibilities, connections, and interests to you. At this point, Mercury is direct, the New Moon is behind you, and you're feeling a little freer, although you'll feel far less pressure after the 26th. You can be quite ardent about pursuing your desires and projects, as well as moving past obstacles that are starting to feel considerably less intimidating.

On the 25-26, you're motivated to fix problems and clear obstacles in your path, particularly with creative expression, relationships with a child, your dating life, or your hobbies. You are ready to go out on a limb now to make empowering changes. This can be a time for putting in extra effort to make room for more enjoyment in your life. Venus is now at the top of your solar chart, paving the way for an improved reputation or more satisfaction with your work and responsibilities. The Full Moon on the 29th can stimulate a lot of mental activity and movement or busyness in your life, but it's also excellent for recognizing the projects or personal interests that are most dear to your heart. Taking better care of yourself on a mental level becomes a stronger desire now, and you have all the tools to balance out your life in satisfying ways now.

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Virgo (Born September 3 to 12) AND Virgo Ascendant from 10 to 20 degrees Virgo:

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

Overview.

The Sun this Month: Central Focus, Consciousness

All month:

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 8th: 

Venus continues to move through your solar eighth house during this period. You are attracted to the deeper elements of relationships and social interactions now, rather than what you meet on the surface. Mysteries fascinate you and you could be looking for others' motives for doing and saying what they do. It's a good time to feel supported by others, whether it's financially or emotionally. It's also a strong cycle for discovering your own hidden talents as well as fascinating things about a partner.

From April 8th 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 your own body language and personal manner (you may feel that others misunderstand you), as well as communications involving the career or public, because Mercury rules these areas of your life. You are ruled by Mercury, so the likelihood of being misunderstood, in general, is high. Put off career decisions as well, as career matters are Gemini-ruled for you.

Occurring in your solar eighth house this time, extra care should be exercised regarding any financial initiatives that involve shared resources. Delays are very possible when it comes to receiving support, loans, and taxes. It may be better to side-step arguments with loved ones that revolve around intimacy and sexuality just for now, or approach these matters with more sensitivity if they can't be left for a better time. Investments made now may not go the way you want them to, particularly those involving joint finances. It may be hard to rely on the input of your partner now, and money you were counting on may not be forthcoming. It's best to budget rather than spend during this period, and in fact it's an excellent period for review. It would be wise to be especially clear when it comes to communicating with financial officials and intimate partners; or take this time to re- examine issues rather than communicating about them prematurely.

From April 27th forward: 

Mercury transits your solar eighth house. You are more intuitive now than usual, picking up all of the hidden cues from people around you and reading between the lines. This is an excellent cycle in which to do some financial planning and strategizing.

Research is also highly favored. It's easier for you to approach sensitive, intimate, and personal matters with rationality and logic. As such, this is a great time to open up conversations about topics that normally might cause waves, such as those revolving around the sharing of power, intimacy, and finances.

Mars this Month: Energy, Drive, Courage

Until the 5th:

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.

From April 5th forward:

Mars animates and energizes your solar fifth house. This is a very self-expressive time when you have lots of energy, but not necessarily self-discipline to match. You have more energy at your disposal to express yourself creatively, through activities with children, romantic activities, hobbies, or sports. Your love life may step up a notch, and this could be an especially passionate time. You tend to put more energy into play and pleasure! Be careful not to burn the candle at both ends. Also, watch out for a tendency to want to gamble. You are more playful than usual, and especially magnetic. You have a likeably competitive, more energetic, and pleasingly assertive temperament during this transit. However, in some cases, you may be coming on too strong or aggressively, or meeting with aggressiveness in romantic relationships.

Overview Horoscope:

April 2018 Monthly Horoscope for Virgo: When the month begins, you've just experienced a call to action related to money, resources, comfort, and health, dear Virgo. You start April very alert to the need to take care of personal business. Priorities are clear. This is an important time for sorting out your affairs. As well, if you've been feeling unfairly treated, you'll want to do something about it now.

You may be facing some obstacles or second thoughts about a plan on the 1-2, however, but being "in the know" is better for you. It can be easier to meet goals with a stronger sense of purpose motivating you now, even if you feel a little deflated at first glance. In your romantic or creative life, there may be a reality that you need to face. This is a time to employ self-discipline even if you become aware of complicated logistics in a relationship, with an endeavor, or with a creative project. Take the time to digest things rather than reacting too quickly. This is a time for taking things one step at a time based on new, more realistic information.

Mercury remains retrograde until the 15th. Possibly the most inconvenient time for this cycle is the 3-5 when retrograde Mercury clashes with Mars and Saturn. You may need to correct technical problems, or deal with delays or confusion about your next step now. By the 15th, these things begin to turn around. Delays may be blessings in disguise, in fact, as they can point you in the direction of alternative methods that end up working out better for you. An example may be the breakdown of a car that leads to the discovery of a mechanic that becomes your favorite.

With Mars in between Saturn and Pluto from the 2-26 in your solar fifth house, it can be difficult to find time to let your hair down this month! You can, however, make some serious progress if you aim to be patient, thorough, and determined. Attempts to rush things during this period tend to meet with slaps on the wrist. Rewards seem to only come after concerted efforts and can be delayed or deferred, to boot! However, you can be quite successful at simplifying, editing, and rebuilding specific projects.

Venus spends time in your sector of the non-routine in your life until the 24th, and you're in great shape for learning new things or enjoying compelling new experiences. Mind you, you don't always have the extra time to explore or expand your interests this month, but the times you get are high-quality moments.

There is a nice window from the 10-14 for such moments, as well as for expressing creative urges and sharing them. Others tend to be cooperative and helpful. You can be feeling spirited and confident, especially about a relationship or creative endeavor. There is a nice flow of friendliness between you and others. Gentle competition nudges you to do your best. It's a good time for connecting with people who benefit you romantically or spiritually, as well as your wants, needs, and desires as you're less inclined than usual to fight or ignore them! You're approaching life, people, business, and projects with more creativity and passion.

While on the 24th Venus leaves your adventure sector, the Sun enters it on the 20th -- a further excuse to seek out ways to expand your mind and experiences. On the 22-23, a confident and courageous attitude makes things happen for you. You have a stronger than usual ability to express yourself powerfully yet warmly, which can open up new possibilities, connections, and interests to you. At this point, Mercury is direct, the New Moon is behind you, and you're feeling a little freer, although you'll feel far less pressure after the 26th. You can be quite ardent about pursuing your desires and projects, as well as moving past obstacles that are starting to feel considerably less intimidating.

On the 25-26, you're motivated to fix problems and clear obstacles in your path, particularly with creative expression, relationships with a child, your dating life, or your hobbies. You are ready to go out on a limb now to make empowering changes. This can be a time for putting in extra effort to make room for more enjoyment in your life. Venus is now at the top of your solar chart, paving the way for an improved reputation or more satisfaction with your work and responsibilities. The Full Moon on the 29th can stimulate a lot of mental activity and movement or busyness in your life, but it's also excellent for recognizing the projects or personal interests that are most dear to your heart. Taking better care of yourself on a mental level becomes a stronger desire now, and you have all the tools to balance out your life in satisfying ways now.

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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Love & Romance Forecast Report

Love outlook for the year ahead. Try our Love & Romance Forecast report.

Romantic Compatibility Reports

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romantic compatibility reports, including the Synastry and Love Ties reports.

See also general trends for Virgo in 2017 and the full 2017 Yearly Virgo Horoscope.

Virgo (Born September 13 to 23) AND Virgo Ascendant from 20 to 30 degrees Virgo:

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

Overview.

The Sun this Month: Central Focus, Consciousness

Until April 10th:

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 10th 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 April 16th: 

Venus continues to move through your solar eighth house during this period. You are attracted to the deeper elements of relationships and social interactions now, rather than what you meet on the surface. Mysteries fascinate you and you could be looking for others' motives for doing and saying what they do. It's a good time to feel supported by others, whether it's financially or emotionally. It's also a strong cycle for discovering your own hidden talents as well as fascinating things about a partner.

From April 16th 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

This month: 

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.

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

All Mercury retrograde cycles particularly affect you in terms of your own body language and personal manner (you may feel that others misunderstand you), as well as communications involving the career or public, because Mercury rules these areas of your life. You are ruled by Mercury, so the likelihood of being misunderstood, in general, is high. Put off career decisions as well, as career matters are Gemini-ruled for you.

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.

Mars this Month: Energy, Drive, Courage

Until April 24th:

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.

From April 24th forward:

Mars animates and energizes your solar fifth house. This is a very self-expressive time when you have lots of energy, but not necessarily self-discipline to match. You have more energy at your disposal to express yourself creatively, through activities with children, romantic activities, hobbies, or sports. Your love life may step up a notch, and this could be an especially passionate time. You tend to put more energy into play and pleasure! Be careful not to burn the candle at both ends. Also, watch out for a tendency to want to gamble. You are more playful than usual, and especially magnetic. You have a likeably competitive, more energetic, and pleasingly assertive temperament during this transit. However, in some cases, you may be coming on too strong or aggressively, or meeting with aggressiveness in romantic relationships.

Overview Horoscope:

April 2018 Monthly Horoscope for Virgo: When the month begins, you've just experienced a call to action related to money, resources, comfort, and health, dear Virgo. You start April very alert to the need to take care of personal business. Priorities are clear. This is an important time for sorting out your affairs. As well, if you've been feeling unfairly treated, you'll want to do something about it now.

You may be facing some obstacles or second thoughts about a plan on the 1-2, however, but being "in the know" is better for you. It can be easier to meet goals with a stronger sense of purpose motivating you now, even if you feel a little deflated at first glance. In your romantic or creative life, there may be a reality that you need to face. This is a time to employ self-discipline even if you become aware of complicated logistics in a relationship, with an endeavor, or with a creative project. Take the time to digest things rather than reacting too quickly. This is a time for taking things one step at a time based on new, more realistic information.

Mercury remains retrograde until the 15th. Possibly the most inconvenient time for this cycle is the 3-5 when retrograde Mercury clashes with Mars and Saturn. You may need to correct technical problems, or deal with delays or confusion about your next step now. By the 15th, these things begin to turn around. Delays may be blessings in disguise, in fact, as they can point you in the direction of alternative methods that end up working out better for you. An example may be the breakdown of a car that leads to the discovery of a mechanic that becomes your favorite.

With Mars in between Saturn and Pluto from the 2-26 in your solar fifth house, it can be difficult to find time to let your hair down this month! You can, however, make some serious progress if you aim to be patient, thorough, and determined. Attempts to rush things during this period tend to meet with slaps on the wrist. Rewards seem to only come after concerted efforts and can be delayed or deferred, to boot! However, you can be quite successful at simplifying, editing, and rebuilding specific projects.

Venus spends time in your sector of the non-routine in your life until the 24th, and you're in great shape for learning new things or enjoying compelling new experiences. Mind you, you don't always have the extra time to explore or expand your interests this month, but the times you get are high-quality moments.

There is a nice window from the 10-14 for such moments, as well as for expressing creative urges and sharing them. Others tend to be cooperative and helpful. You can be feeling spirited and confident, especially about a relationship or creative endeavor. There is a nice flow of friendliness between you and others. Gentle competition nudges you to do your best. It's a good time for connecting with people who benefit you romantically or spiritually, as well as your wants, needs, and desires as you're less inclined than usual to fight or ignore them! You're approaching life, people, business, and projects with more creativity and passion.

While on the 24th Venus leaves your adventure sector, the Sun enters it on the 20th -- a further excuse to seek out ways to expand your mind and experiences. On the 22-23, a confident and courageous attitude makes things happen for you. You have a stronger than usual ability to express yourself powerfully yet warmly, which can open up new possibilities, connections, and interests to you. At this point, Mercury is direct, the New Moon is behind you, and you're feeling a little freer, although you'll feel far less pressure after the 26th. You can be quite ardent about pursuing your desires and projects, as well as moving past obstacles that are starting to feel considerably less intimidating.

On the 25-26, you're motivated to fix problems and clear obstacles in your path, particularly with creative expression, relationships with a child, your dating life, or your hobbies. You are ready to go out on a limb now to make empowering changes. This can be a time for putting in extra effort to make room for more enjoyment in your life. Venus is now at the top of your solar chart, paving the way for an improved reputation or more satisfaction with your work and responsibilities. The Full Moon on the 29th can stimulate a lot of mental activity and movement or busyness in your life, but it's also excellent for recognizing the projects or personal interests that are most dear to your heart. Taking better care of yourself on a mental level becomes a stronger desire now, and you have all the tools to balance out your life in satisfying ways now.

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