Happy April, celebrity babies, and congratulations on completing a quarter of the year! The month begins with the first eclipse season of the year, so all signs are being swept by huge cosmic changes and major emotional intensity. But things aren't slowing down anytime soon, as there's another solar eclipse on the horizon, plus busy Mercury retrograde joining the mix. Spring has arrived, and the major astrological events of April 2024 are accelerating.
The tone of the month is immediately set as Mercury goes retrograde on April 1, kicking off a few weeks of notorious communication conflicts and scheduling snags. Much of this month is also Aries season, and by the second week of April, there will be a full-fledged Aries constellation in the sky, culminating in a powerful total solar eclipse—a lunar phase that will bring everyone to their feet. Names that grow out of their comfort zone. Taurus season begins on April 19 with a cosmic bang, culminating the next day with a rare Jupiter-Uranus conjunction in Taurus. Big changes are happening, both individually and collectively. After weeks of cosmic chaos, the April 23 Full Moon in Scorpio will cleanse everyone's emotions. Finally, the month ends with loving Venus and courageous Mars entering their home signs, allowing romance and passion to flow more freely.
Read on for the scoop on the most important astrological events of March 2024.
Mercury is back in retrograde
This is no April Fool's joke—Mercury retrograde will indeed return from April 1 to April 25, ending the past few months of delightful retrograde-free astronomical weather. This reversal can confuse matters in water-changing areas such as communication, timing, technical equipment, and travel. Because this entire retrograde occurs in active Aries, you may feel impulsive and act on your ideas quickly, but you'll need a little more patience to temper this. Taking your time during a retrograde like this will pay off!
Watch for Mercury's cazimi (Mercury's alignment with the Sun) on April 11, as it may lead to a spiritual breakthrough or a clear understanding of some retrograde issues you are currently facing.
Operation Aries and Total Solar Eclipse
The pioneering energy of Aries season dominates the first few weeks of the month. Aries is the cardinal fire sign of the zodiac, so let this astrological season inspire you to take action, fuel your passion, and face life's challenges fearlessly. On April 5, relationship-oriented Venus also enters Aries, allowing all signs to take a bolder approach to love. At this time, the Sun, Mercury, Venus, asteroid Chiron, and the North Node of destiny will gather in Aries for the remainder of the season, forming a powerful stellium that lights up the collective consciousness. Leadership and passion.
The climax of Aries season occurs on April 8, when a total solar eclipse rises in the sky in the constellation Aries. This is the first solar eclipse of the year, and it marks an important time of growth for all signs. The Solar Eclipse will be conjunct Chiron, the wounded healer, so everyone is challenged to strive for independence and face their own weaknesses. Forging a new path isn't easy, but now is the time to call on your inner leader and find your way against all odds.
Powerful Mars conjunct Saturn
One of the most important moments of the month comes on April 10, when hot-headed Mars and no-nonsense Saturn join forces in the emotional sign of Pisces. The vibe of Mars in astrology is passionate and positive, but stern and disciplinarian Saturn likes to take things slow, so when these cosmic forces come together, it can either enhance your long-term goals with lasting power or it can Causes you a lot of frustration. Resist the urge to dive headfirst into any plans and instead, give yourself time to think about the future and what you really want to invest your time in. These two planets only meet in the zodiac every two years and won't meet again in Pisces until 2052, so channel this intense and active energy wisely and use it to slowly but surely make your dreams come true.
Entering Taurus Season
It's been a big month for Aries so far, but on April 19, spring will take a refreshingly down-to-earth turn when the Sun enters the sensual realm of fixed earth sign Taurus. Taurus season brings the perfect vibe for finding stability—especially after the eclipse chaos of the past month—and its grounding energy can help you slow down, get pragmatic about your plans, and start being sustainable and organized achieve your goals. But this Taurus season is starting off a little spicier than usual, which leads to...
Jupiter-Uranus Conjunction Changes Everything
Taurus season is usually a chill time for enjoying life's sensuality and embracing the present moment—but this year it starts with a shocking bang, as Jupiter and Uranus make a rare conjunction in Taurus on April 20. This connection between lucky Jupiter and unpredictable Uranus is one of the year's most striking astrological alignments, as the two planets only come together every 12 years and won't do so again in Taurus for more than 80 years Appear. On a personal level, this can lead to brilliant bursts of inspiration and lucrative new ideas and innovations, especially in the Taurus-ruled part of your birth chart. On a collective level, watch for major developments and global shifts around money and finance, as well as an expansion of some of the themes Uranus has brought up in Taurus over the past few years.
April 23rd, pink full moon
This month is full of intensity and action, and the Full Moon in Scorpio on April 23rd will sweep away any emotional buildup that needs to be released. Scorpio's energy is all about diving beneath the surface and digging for the truth, so get ready to face yourself as you sort through all the feelings you've had about past eclipses. April's full moon is also traditionally known as the "Pink Moon" because of the widespread bloom of a North American wildflower called pink moss phlox at this time of year. Mercury retrograde ends just two days after this moon phase, making now the perfect time to start letting your spring bloom.
The Return of the Love and Sex Planet
After many cosmic showers, the last two days of April bring an exciting shift in atmosphere that will set the stage for many of May's flowers - as the love and sex planets Venus and Mars will both enter their traditional reigns constellation. Venus enters sweet Taurus on April 29, heightening your desire for luxurious vibes and sensuality. The next day, Mars enters active Aries, bringing a boost of libido and an influx of passion to all signs. You may not be able to fully enjoy this energy until April is over, but with the return of these planets, next spring is going to be exciting.
