Today’s seas aren’t as smooth as they look from the surface. April begins with the sensitive Moon entering hard-working Capricorn, highlighting the value of focused caution. We’re off to a great start as the Moon then sextiles passionate Mars, revitalizing our energy and hyping us up. Alas, the rough waters begin when intellectual Mercury enters its retrograde period at 6:14 pm EDT. It’ll be tough to communicate, travel, use technology, and just plain think until April 24! Balance passion with caution.
March 21 – April 19
You can make career moves at any moment. Mercury enters its retrograde motion today, but there are still some positive shifts that you can enact before getting hit with the reversal. Take advantage of these moments before cosmic chaos touches down to get your affairs in order, then during Mercury Retrograde, check and double-check your communications to make sure there are no mistakes. If you’re not working, then you can get on top of your to-do list. Don’t stop living just because you’re afraid of errors!
April 20 – May 20
Confusion might cause problems for you. Your energy is heightened by the universe, allowing you to do more with the time that you have — but simultaneously increasing the risk that you’ll miss a step or forget something, then forcing you to redo all your progress. The adage, “measure twice, cut once” is very relevant today, because you can ready yourself to save a lot of time and work by making sure you’re devoting your efforts to the right place.
May 21 – June 20
Financial caution is a skill you can now wield — even if it’s regarding the finances of others. You may be managing the wealth or resources of peers or customers, or just pooling your money with friends or family. Either way, you’ll need to be thoughtful about any abundance. Miscommunication or forgetfulness can throw a wrench into your best-laid plans, and you’d have to start over again or even apologize to others for the loss of their finances. Be careful with other people’s stuff!
June 21 – July 22
Responsibilities can get in the way of fun. You might have a good time planned with friends, family, or other loved ones. Unfortunately, work that you’ve committed to do, or even tasks that you weren’t expecting, will potentially prevent you from hanging out with your loved ones. You may feel slighted by this, but it’s best to roll with the punches and reschedule. After all, a little chaos is going to rain on everyone’s parade — the impact depends on how you react to it.
July 23 – August 22
Organization is presently within your grasp. It might be that your mental to-do list has gotten overwhelmed, and certain systems of scaffolding that you once had in place end up collapsing and falling to the wayside. It may be a good plan to try and use the energy of Mars and the Moon’s sextile to set yourself up for success before Mercury Retrograde swans in and makes it harder to reorganize your life. Don’t feel like you have to be a genius!
August 23 – September 22
Creativity can genuinely fit into your life — if you make space for it. Perhaps your recent activities have been all work and no play, and this is unsustainable! You’ll burn out if you don’t have rest or fun refreshing your system. Those who have busy lives have to schedule fun, which doesn’t sound all that enjoyable in itself, but setting this appointment will give you something to look forward to when you’re getting frazzled. Avoid burning the candle at both ends!
September 23 – October 22
Family life may require extra attention from you without warning. Even if you’ve been trying to keep everything running smoothly, you might find that your home or family life has suffered while you’ve been trying to put out fires or focus on another area of life that was more demanding. Contemplate the benefits of planning a small dinner or outing so that you can all enjoy some company. Still, watch what you say, as slips of the tongue can happen more often during this transit.
October 23 – November 21
You might need to be careful about what you say at this time. You may have a secret that you’re trying to keep hidden, a very sensitive person as a conversation partner, or must stay quiet about an opportunity that you’ve received. You’re someone who’s likely good at keeping secrets naturally, but if you’re not, then avoiding situations where a lot of chatter is expected would be wise. Gossiping or speaking out of turn will go over like a lead balloon, so be wary!
November 22 – December 21
What you once thought was secure may reveal itself not to be. There might be a financial matter, an investment, or a partnership that you thought was locked down, but abruptly, it looks to be on shaky ground. Playing fast and loose is likely not what you set out to do, so you could have some reevaluation to do when it comes to where you’re sending your resources or spending time. Don’t ignore any cracks in the foundation that need remedying!
December 22 – January 19
You’re number one, Capricorn — and you’re probably looking out for number one above all. This means that you’re focusing on your own energy and hunting for ways to elevate yourself. This could be seen as selfish by some, especially anyone who typically receives help from you, but sometimes you have to take a day to focus on yourself. Use this moment to make sure that you’re emotionally secure and rested. Remind yourself that it’s okay to go it alone every now and again!
January 20 – February 18
It’s time to focus on inner goals. These can be things like managing trauma, releasing grudges, finding peace, or engaging in spiritual practices like yoga or meditation. Communicating your needs to others might be strenuous, so if you need to talk about this part of your life, contemplate the benefits of speaking with a professional rather than a friend or a family member. The energy of the day indicates that a loved one may misunderstand you and could accidentally hurt your feelings when responding.
February 19 – March 20
You may be working for the good of others at the moment. There could be a need to work on a team or for a group of people who need your help. Your efforts might feel stymied by everyone’s different needs, but you likely have the energy and desire to make satisfying compromises happen for them. Your empathetic nature and willingness to help others can genuinely benefit you and them through the chaos. Just recall that this stressful time too shall pass.
