weekly horoscope ( Monday April 14th - Sunday April 20th )
Aries
Passion for your profession is a must for Aries—especially since you
bore faster than most. Are you doing what you love with your life? This
Monday, April 14, intensity-amplifier Pluto turns retrograde in your
career zone for five months. Dig into a deeper inquiry and make sure
you’re traveling down the right path. You’re never stuck or trapped,
Ram, but you might feel like you’re spinning your wheels. To get out of
the rut, what do you need to learn? Who do you need to meet? Studying or
networking (or both) can help you move from Point A to Point G.
Retrogrades are not the best times for making sudden or extreme moves,
so instead of taking a hard left down a new route, try making a few
smaller course corrections. Little things—like moving your desk closer
to a window, negotiating one work-from-home day per week, even taking on
a challenging research project—can breathe inspiration back into your
career. And ditch the renegade routine and put on a suit jacket every
now and again. With powerhouse Pluto in your tenth house of VIPs, you’re
meant to be buttering up the impresarios. Not simply to get on their
good sides, Aries, but so that you can turn them into champions and
allies. Having friends in high places is an amazing shortcut, after a
Taurus
Next stop: The South of France, Sao Paolo, or Sedona. This Monday, April
14, mystical Pluto turns retrograde in your ninth house of travel for
five months. The call for a spiritual pilgrimage—or a meaningful,
educational trip—has been sounded. With backspinning Pluto at the helm,
the point of this journey is to deepen your connection to yourself. If
you don’t literally board a 747 between now and September 22, you can
always travel in the figurative sense. Sign up for a self-development
workshop or a course of study that helps you master one of your
passions. If you’re a media maker or entrepreneur, probing Pluto, points
you behind the scenes for a while. When you reveal your product to the
world, you want to make a huge splash. Dot every i and cross every t.
Better you should delay your launch that put something out that isn’t
fully tested and insured.
Gemini
Dive into the chamber of secrets, Gemini. This Monday, April 14,
esoteric Pluto turns retrograde in your mystical eighth house for five
months. You’ve always been fascinated by life’s complexities. But rather
than skim the surface, one of these interests could become an
all-consuming passion. If you’re not studying astrology, getting your
Reiki I certification, or training as a yoga teacher, Pluto’s backspin
could evoke a creative discovery process. From song writing to poetry to
experimental painting processes, this five-month phase is all about
making art for art’s sake. With subterranean Pluto backstroking through
these waters until September 22, you could do major healing on one of
your long-held issues. But you’ll have to dance a pas de deux with your
own shadow. Exhume that skeleton you’ve locked in the closet and make
friends with your demons. When you understand what provokes these
reactions, they won’t have control over you anymore. Relationships may
be the very mirrors that reflect these roadblocks, Gemini. If the going
gets tough, go to couples’ therapy.
Cancer
You love them, you love them not. Pulling petals off a daffodil is not
going to solve that dilemma for you, Cancer. This Monday, April 14,
probing, possessive Pluto embarks on a five month retrograde through
your house of committed relationships. If you’ve been on the fence about
a partnership—for business or pleasure—it’s time to investigate. So,
what exactly IS preventing you from fully engaging? Retrogrades are
times of review. Yes, Cancer, it may be necessary to dig up an issue
from the past—one that you were a wee bit too hasty to sweep under the
rug. Maybe you never actually mentioned how bothered you were in the
first place, and have been quietly hoping the problem would take care of
itself. Secrecy and strategy will bite you in the arse during Pluto’s
backspin. Honesty, on the other hand, paves the way to intimacy. There
could be some long, private conversations ahead, ones that find you
baring your soul (for better and for worse) about what’s been bugging
you. Surprise, surprise: people will not break into a thousand pieces
just because you express discontent. They might actually be relieved to
know where your limits lie.
Leo
An apple a day keeps the doctor away. Probing Pluto turns retrograde in
your healthy living sector for five months this Monday, April 14, making
self-care a high-priority item. Pump up the dosage level of your
preventative medicine between now and September 22. Learning about
natural health and the benefits of exercise could become an
all-consuming passion during Pluto’s backspin—and we raise a glass of
green juice to this pursuit. With this mystical planet at the helm, you
should also explore the connection between your emotions, thoughts and
physical health. It’s no secret that stress can lower your resistance.
What repetitive worries are you harping on, ones that make you anxious,
nervous, and off-center? It’s not that you should give these thoughts
(or the accompanying feelings) power, Leo, but put some practical
measures in place to deal. For example, if you’re always nervous that
you won’t have enough money set aside for retirement, make an
appointment with a financial counselor, pick up a Suze Orman book, find
out what 401K plans your company offers. Simple systems can spare you
this needless stress—but if you keep worries tucked inside, you may
never explore these 101 solutions. Pluto is the planet of
transformation, and if you’re willing to dive deep during this
retrograde, you could completely overhaul your habits. Who knows, Leo?
You could become the poster child of glowing radiance, with a yoga
teacher’s certification to boot.
Virgo
Some say love is like a river—but it’s more like an ocean in your case,
Virgo. This Monday, April 14, deep, mystical Pluto turns retrograde in
your romance house for five months, sending you on a scuba diving
mission through your soul. A light and ephemeral attraction can only
hold your attention for so long between now and September 22. And while
your, highly selective sign does require strong physical chemistry, you
also need patient, insightful people who can swim to the deeper end of
the pool with you. Like attracts like, Virgo. Your mission during this
retrograde is to reveal your own vulnerability, even if that means
“failure” or “rejection” along the way. In reality, you’re screening out
superficial ones—good riddance! Only the strong will survive, and as a
result, you’ll have a true sense of confidence in these connections.
Begin practicing this week, by getting a little more personal—and a lot
less “perfect”—in romantic dealings. This can bring a seismic shift to
long-term relationships too. Your desire to co-create intensifies
whether you’re starting a band with your sweetie or making a baby
together. Let the permabonding begin! Pluto’s backspin also touches on
fame and creativity. Slip behind the scenes to work on your piece de
resistance, be it a searing album, photographic study, or the next great
American novel. With Pluto driving in reverse, you’ll want to guard
your baby from outside critics and make sure that your opinion is the
one that counts most.
Libra
Help…air! As much as you crave warm-fuzzy intimacy, you also have your
“too close for comfort” line. This Monday, April 14, undercover Pluto
turns retrograde in your private fourth house, drawing you deeper into
your shell. Over the next five months, balance out your tuber-social
schedule with more dedicated “me time.” These should be quiet,
meditative moments where you can simply be with your thoughts and
feelings. Maybe you’ll record them in your journal, turn them into song
lyrics, even express them through art. Set up a special “sanctuary” for
this, a room or area of your home where no one will disturb your soulful
groove. You could even create an altar with objects you hold sacred or
ones that trigger deep thoughts—family photos, crystals, divination
cards, books, mementos from important times in your life. Some Libras
will need more breathing room from family during Pluto’s five-month
backspin, while others can use this cosmic phase to build stronger
bonds. With your “the more, the merrier” M.O. you may have watered down
some important connections with friends and relatives. If you want to
grow closer to people, opt for one-on-one hangouts instead of turning
every dinner into a group thing. Chateau Libra could be the perfect
setting for twosome time, and a chance to flex your sign’s stellar
culinary skills (or fabulous taste in takeout). Not that you’ll be in
hiding all week—not by a long shot!
Scorpio
You ain’t got a thing, if you ain’t got that sting, Scorpio. Your
acerbic wit, your CIA scan-vision, your hawklike observations—this all
keeps you protected and prevents infiltration from undesirable outside
sources. But you’ll need to use your gifts judiciously over the coming
five months. That’s because this Monday, April 14, piercing Pluto (your
ruling planet) turns retrograde in your communication sector until
September 22, scrambling signals and setting the stage for grave
misunderstandings if you come on too strong. Potent self-expression
could be mistaken for aggressive rabble rousing so you must take time to
consider the way your message will land in other people’s worlds. Do
you find yourself on the defense often? Chill with the warrior stance or
you could start needless battles. People may actually be on your side.
Unless they have a known track record for shadiness, allow them to be
innocent until proven guilty. This is your opportunity to stretch a bit,
Scorpio, and view life through a different lens. You’ll build a strong
compassion muscle in the process. A work partnership or creative collabo
may be put on hiatus during Pluto’s backspin.
Sagittarius
“Choose a job you love and you will never have to work a day in your
life,” said Confucius. True that, Sagittarius. This Monday, April 14,
mystical, transformational Pluto turns retrograde in your second house
of income until September 22. Do you love what you do…or did you once?
Pluto’s backspin offers an opportunity to reconnect to your passion. For
some Archers this might mean leaving a job that you’ve outgrown
(although we recommend a slow and strategic exit strategy that allows
for the least possible impact to your financial stability). Other
Sagittarians may need to evaluate which aspects of the job you’re ready
to outsource or hand off to someone else, clearing space in your
schedule for you to focus on what’s meaningful and inspiring. Need to
update your skill set? Utilize the next five months for
behind-the-scenes training. You could literally become obsessed with
what you learn!
Capricorn
These days, “ego” has become a spiritual swear word, the thing everyone
is trying so hard to shed. But did you ever pause to consider that maybe
we have an ego for a reason? While getting stuck in a defensive posture
or false identity is not the end game, there are situations that prompt
our egos to arise and shield us from perceived harm. This Monday, April
14, probing, protective Pluto turns retrograde in Capricorn until
September 22. Welcome to a five month long self-discovery mission—one
that could see some flare-ups from the good old ego along the way.
Rather than judge yourself, embrace the opportunity to learn where the
edges of your authentic personality lie. Everyone wears a mask—yours
just happens to be a bit more formal and businesslike than most. Here’s
your research mission: find out what people and situations trigger you
to raise your social shield. You’ll know it’s activated because you are
having an out-of-body experience, almost as if a puppeteer is
programming your words and gestures while your heart beats at a faster
clip. No shame in your game, this happens to everyone. But
Pluto’s backspin can help you slow down and click out of autopilot. Try
the W.A.I.T. (Why Am I Talking?) technique designed by Miracles Now
author Gabrielle Bernstein. When you find yourself oversharing, pause
to ask yourself, “Why Am I Talking?” A moment of internal dialogue might
lead you to stop midsentence and switch from selling yourself to asking
questions. With this pregnant pause, you may realize that you are actually putting yourself in harm’s way. Forget about forcing a brave face or proving that you’re hardcore.
Aquarius
Bonn voyage, Aquarius. A journey to the deepest corners of your soul
begins this Monday, April 14 when probing Pluto turns retrograde in your
twelfth house of spirit and subconscious. Over the coming five months,
you’ll be pondering BIG questions like, where do I come from, what is
animating my physical being, and where do I go after this? (Nope,
nothing light and fluffy here.) For the more logical Water Bearers, this
Pluto phase could provoke a mini existential crisis and a
fantastic voyage to seek answers, texts, and truths that open up
possible explanations. But much of your learning between now and
September 22 will be un-learning, Aquarius. Strip away outmoded beliefs,
dissolve fears that have blocked you, and let yourself feel emotions
you’ve been too busy or distracted to sink into. Awareness is the key to
enlightenment, some might say. If you’re not sure where to start with
this discovery process, try this. Carry a small notebook in your bag to
free-write thoughts that arise in your moments of feeling stuck. In The
Artist’s Way (a fabulous book for creative Water Bearers to dive into
now), author Julia Cameron suggests a practice of Morning Pages. When
you first wake up, brew your espresso then simply write three pages of
whatever is in your head. (No self-judgment allowed!)
Pisces
Hang that red velvet rope, Pisces, and keep it in place for a while.
This Monday, April 14, murky, mysterious Pluto turns retrograde in your
eleventh house of groups and teams. For the next five months, be more
discerning about who you let in to your inner circle. With Pluto’s guard
down, it’s all too easy for the drama queens, disruptive vampires, and
doubt-planting frenemies to creep past security. Your heart is huge, but
let your intuition’s voice be the louder one. If your inner guides are
sending up red flags, pay attention! Let people earn their sacred spots
in your entourage. If nothing else, you’ll find some truly trustworthy
allies and lifelong friends from your “admission process.” Your
humanitarian spirit is never on hiatus, but you need to set limits with
your involvement in a good cause. You can’t save the world, Pisces, not
if that means draining your own reserves and zapping your joy and
energy. Finding the right balance will require careful foresight.
Remember that you also deserve the happy life you’re trying to create
for people in need!
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