The April angst continues and shows no sign of abating. On April 18, Mars enters Leo until June 17, 2025. Mars was previously in Leo back in November 2024, stationed retrograde in 6 degrees of Leo on December 6, 2024 and moved back into Cancer on January 6, 2025. So basically we have spent most of 2025 with Mars in Cancer, a sign where it is not particularly happy or comfortable. Defensiveness and passive aggressive behavior are associated with Mars in Cancer.
Mars is much happier in Leo but it is not as cooperative as it can be highly competitive. When Mars is in the fixed fire sign of Leo, there is a strong urge for recognition. Anger can be triggered by a perceived lack of respect because the ego is highly sensitive during this time. Mars in Leo is also associated with being stubborn, since it is a fixed sign, but there is lots of enthusiasm and energy to accomplish things. So we will be dealing with a much more direct expression of our energy, motivation and passion.
The Sun moves into Taurus on April 19 as our focus shifts to being more sensual, receptive, reliable and practical. Determination and security needs become priorities for us within the next month. It's a time to enjoy the finer things in life. Taurus is ruled by Venus, so pleasure is paramount. Just don't forget that the shadow side of the Sun in Taurus is a tendency to be stubborn (it is fixed earth, after all) and possessive.
The Sun in Taurus wastes no time getting into the thick of things with planetary action. On April 20, Easter Sunday and the end of Passover, the Sun will be squaring Mars in 0 degrees of Leo. This could play out as tests of character from authority figures. We can be irritable, impulsive and impatient. We might be forced to defend our goals and desires. The Sun squaring Mars can also lead to a build-up of anger, resentment or sexual frustration. The most constructive way to channel this energy is to exercise or perhaps do some spring cleaning.
On April 23, the Sun in Taurus is squaring Pluto in 3 degrees of Aquarius. This is another tough aspect which can lead to a need for power which can be accompanied by a tendency to be more assertive and controlling. Watch out for power struggles, compulsive behavior in relationships and fears of losing control. But the Sun square Pluto has the potential to bring rebirth if we are willing to let go.
I have my Sun in Scorpio squaring Mars in Aquarius and Pluto in Leo, so I am all too familiar with the volatile nature of these aspects. I urge you not to underestimate their energy in terms of the potential for acting out and transformation. And as a Scorpio, I am aware of the fact that transformation and rebirth tend to be somewhat uncomfortable. So bear with this energy...
The last major aspect that I would like to discuss is the conjunction between Venus and Saturn in 27 degrees of Pisces occurring on April 24. This aspect has occurred two other times: on April 7 in 25 degrees of Pisces when Venus was retrograde and on January 18, 2025 in 16 degrees of Pisces when both planets were direct. The third hit of an aspect can quite literally be the charm when it actually manifests for us. What is the theme of Venus conjunct Saturn? It can provide a major reality check in love and finances. But there can be a sense of isolation, distance and difficulty in expressing feelings. If a romance does happen it can be quite karmic because commitment is associated with Saturn. The Venus-Saturn conjunction in Pisces falls in my 6th house and is exactly trining my natal retrograde Uranus in Cancer in my 10th house, so I think that the adage the third time is the charm will ring true for me. But with Uranus, you never how it will play out...
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