Astrology of April 2025

by Daria Rowe March 28, 2025

All dates are for Pacific to Eastern time.

Overview of April 2025

The first quarter of 2025 was plagued by retrogrades, fraught with misunderstandings, miscommunication, and obstacles to push through. This is finally coming to an end: as of April 13, we enter that magical stretch when all the planets are going direct, and that is very helpful for new undertakings. It will last until May 5.

Neptune is now in Aries, initiating a big energy shift that will stay with us for 14 years.

More good news: as of April and through the rest of 2025, the outer planets will make a series of sextiles and trines to one another. It all starts in April, with a Saturn-Uranus sextile #1. It becomes exact on April 4, but we will feel the energy from late March to mid-April. Hopefully, all these positive planetary connections are a sign that things will start flowing a little smoother going forward.

Before that happens, however, the last week of April brings a volatile Sun-Pluto square, and the extended Mars-Pluto opposition peaks for the last time, on April 27. These two planetary aspects are volatile: they can bring unrest, tension, conflict, and power struggles. The Mars-Pluto opposition, in particular, has been active since November 2024, peaking in November, January and now for one last time, in April.

The last week of April may bring an escalation of power struggles, before things get better. In fact, if you need to have an important yet potentially contentious conversation with someone, do it between April 10-18, or save it until early May.

High Concentration of Energy in Pisces and Aries

Five planets are gathered together in Pisces and Aries at the moment, which will last until April 20 (when the Sun moves into Taurus). If your birthday is in March or April, there will be an area in your life receiving a supersized focus in the next 12 months. This might be the year to order your Solar Return reading!

Mercury Turns Direct: April 7

Mercury and Venus retrograde overlap for the first week of April. In an interesting twist, they are moving through pretty much the same section of the Zodiac. Venus will retrace her steps through 10° Aries to 24° Pisces, and Mercury will cover 9° Aries to 26° Pisces through its retrograde motion.

From experience, most Mercury Rx-related mishaps happen in the days before and after it changes direction, so be on high alert March April 4-10. Proofread all important emails. If you absolutely must sign a legal document during this time, read the fine print.

Despite the bad rap it gets, every Mercury Retrograde is good for something. And this one, straddling Aries and Pisces, is excellent for discovering what triggers you, working on your patience, and paying attention to your dreams and keeping a dream journal!

Still, all the standard Mercury Rx cautions apply, until April 10:

👉🏼 Check fluids in the car and air in the tires

👉🏼 Double-check your travel plans; give yourself some extra time to get to your destination

👉🏼 Back up data on your phone and computer

👉🏼 Remember to charge your phone

👉🏼 Review important e-mails, including the distribution list, before you click “Send”! Sending sensitive info to the wrong recipient can easily happen during Mercury Retrograde

👉🏼 If you must sign any important documents, read the fine print

👉🏼 If buying electronic devices or gadgets, save your warranty. Better yet, comparison-shop for big ticket items (electronics or vehicles) during Mercury Retrograde, and purchase after Mercury goes direct

👉🏼 And (borrowed from the art of feng shui), clean all windows and mirrors for clarity of thought and communication.

Most importantly, practice grounding and don't sweat minor Mercury Rx annoyances. This too shall pass!

Venus Turns Direct: April 12

Venus Retrograde is not the best time for engagements, proposals, weddings and new relationships. Save home beautification projects, radical new haircuts, and purely elective cosmetic procedures until April 13 or after, as well.

For some love-and-romance highlight of this month:

April 6 is a great for a hot date (just not your first date! Venus is still retrograde!). If you're serious about your love interest and have been meaning to propose, April 24 features a Venus-Saturn conjunction: a very helpful energy for those seeking commitment in relationships.

Venus makes some very helpful aspects during this retrograde. I cover them here.

I share the highlights for each week below; you can also find my in-depth weekly forecasts here.

April 1 - 6: Action Action Action! And Save Some Time for Romance on the Weekend

Even with Mercury and Venus still in retrograde, this is a very powerful week. On April 4, Saturn and Mars sextile Uranus, and Mars trines Saturn! They are all sending harmonious vibes to one another. Use this week to advance your business or career. Start working on a long-held dream project. Watch for unexpected insights and flashes of inspiration.

And on the weekend, take advantage of the lucky Sun-Jupiter sextile 🪄and a hot Venus-Mars trine 🔥🌶️ Charge a citrine for luck OR book a hot date with your sweetie!

April 4-10 is a high danger zone for Mercury-Rx related mishaps though, so if you must sign a contract, read the fine print. Proofread important emails. Give yourself lots of time to get to important appointments.

April 7-13: Renew Your Vows/Recommit to Your Relationship; Heal Old Wounds

Early in the week, Venus Retrograde makes a conjunction to Saturn and sextiles Uranus. April 7 would be a fantastic day to renew your vows or just to simply tell your partner how much they and the relationship still mean to you, and how committed you are to many more good years together.

Mid-week, with the Moon is great for making a health-oriented change to your diet or routine.

And the Full Moon in Libra, on April 12 at 5:22 p.m. PDT, is opposite Chiron. It's a very powerful Full Moon to ask for healing old relationship wounds and disappointments. For the metaphysically inclined, try your hand at making Apple Blossom Water.

April 14-20: Creative Writers, This Is Your Week! And, Happy Birthday, Taurus! ♉

Finally! The retrogrades are over. Mercury and Mars both move into Fire signs this week: Mercury moves into Aries, and Mars FINALLY moves out of Cancer and enters fiery Leo. With all the planets now direct, this is a great week to get traction on your projects.

Mercury forms an extended conjunction with Neptune this entire week. Normally it's a quick aspect, lasting for a couple of days, but because Mercury is freshly out of retrograde and is still moving slowly, we'll feel the energy for an extended period of time. It's great for creative writing or spirituality blogs, as it's easier to channel the messages from the Divine this week. But (OK don't hate me, considering we've just left Mercury Retrograde behind), this aspect can also cloud your thinking and make your judgement less solid.

On Tuesday April 15, the Moon in Scorpio forms a beautiful Grand Trine in Water, with Venus, Mars, Saturn and Mercury! The energies are great for relationship matters.

And, the Sun enters Taurus on April 19. Happy Birthday to my Taurus readers!

Sunday April 20 is a very busy day in the skies. With the Sun square Mars, a lot of work can be accomplished, by minor annoyances can easily turn into major irritation and fights. If planning to have an important yet contentious conversation with someone, save it until early May if you can.

April 21-30: Stay Away from Dark Places and Volatile People; Ask the Universe for Prosperity on the New Moon in Taurus!

Pluto takes center stage between April 22-26. The Sun forms a volatile square to Pluto and not to be outdone, Mars forms an equally formidable opposition. This screams power struggles. If you have anger-prone and volatile people in your environment, lay low.

Focus your energies instead on getting ready for the New Moon in Taurus on April 27, at 12:31 p.m. PDT. Sage your place on the Balsamic Moon (April 24, 12:31 p.m. to April 27 12:31 p.m. PDT). Take a cleansing shower with a few drops of rosemary essential oil smeared on the wall (or use a shower steamer with rosemary oil). Visualize the water washing off everything that doesn't serve you.

And then set your intentions on the New Moon! Ask the Universe for prosperity, abundance, contentment and patience.

Cautions This Month:

✨ April 4-10: Mercury is changing direction, turning direct on April 7.

Be on the lookout for Mercury Rx-related mishaps. Give yourself plenty of time to get to important appointments.

✨ April 22-26: the Sun square Pluto; Mars opposite Pluto.

Stay away from power struggles. If someone in your close circle has anger management issues, reduce contact. Don't do anything that would have your Mom worried for you, either!

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