Astrology by Lisa Stardust

The week begins with the First Quarter Moon in Leo occurring on April 27th, which heightens our emotions and desires. Mars in Cancer links up with Uranus in Taurus on April 29th, inspiring and motivating us to take action in attaining our goals. The Sun and Mercury Retrograde align in Taurus on May 1st, forming an astrological aspect called “cazimi.” This happens when a planet connects with the  Sun at the same degree. The Sun takes the energy of the planet and makes it more efficient and powerful. In this case, the Sun is giving Mercury a lot of juice — making it the best day of retrograde. If you have contracts to sign, documents to file, or discussions to have — May 1st is the ideal date to take on these matters. Pluto Retrograde commences on May 1st in Aquarius, taking us back to Pluto in Capricorn. This retrograde ends on October 10th, At this time, we’ll focus on healing and dealing with our past trauma. Releasing old wounds and opening scars will hurt too — so be kind to yourself and others during the process of mending your heart.

Witchtip:

Use April 27’s  First Quarter Moon in Leo as a time to bring newness into our lives. Write a list of all your personal goals on a piece of paper to keep track of what you want to attain. Then, meditate over a gold or orange candle (the colors of Leo) and light it once you’ve set your dreams in motion to help bring them to life.

Aries

Unexpected financial windfalls are on the way, as long as you trust yourself and the future. Big wins for you are possible this week, but you have to be present and stop obsessing about what you wish you have. Good things (and abundance) come to those who wait. Be patient!

Taurus

You have to push forward through the changes which might feel difficult mid-week, but you have all the tools at your fingertips to succeed. You might need to give yourself a pep talk in order to feel confident in the actions you’re taking to attain greatness in the days ahead.

Gemini

Right now, you’re in the process of clarifying and categorizing all of your relationships, friendships, and partnerships. This energy propels you forward in the realm of breaking down your fears in group settings, which can include introducing yourself to new people and letting connections form naturally from an organic perspective.

Cancer

You have to take responsibility and hold it down for yourself and others this week because you’re currently taking on a major leadership role. You have to be sure to adhere to your strong value system and go through with a decision that allows you to take your power back.

Leo

Your professional aspirations may be in flux at the moment, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Now, you have the opportunity to create a workspace that has insightful content and discussions — something that will be handy in evolving your company or brand forward to align with modern times.

Virgo

Finding comfort amidst the drama that is currently occurring in your personal life will be hard. But, the solace you are looking for can be attainable if you stop worrying over what everyone else is doing and take that energy inward to remedy your own affairs. You got this, Virgo!

Libra

You may find yourself overanalyzing situations from the past, which isn’t helping you overcome your current situation. Nothing can remedy old wounds— except the act of forgiveness — something that you will have to apply to your heart and spirit. Working on yourself is the first step in personal growth.

Scorpio

You’re in a position to help people grow and evolve. Whether or not you choose to use your energy for good is up to you — just keep in mind that when others come to you asking for assistance on projects you should try to be kind (and vice versa).

Sagittarius

You rarely get a moment to chill these days, which is why you should try to create a safe space and place where you can find peace of mind. Perhaps this entails aligning with nature or reconnecting with yourself. Regardless of what you do, finding “you” time will be sublime.

Capricorn

With your creativity at a high, there isn’t anything you can’t achieve right now. As long as you allow yourself to keep your head in the clouds and dream the impossible dream — you can attain immense success. This is one of those times that requires you to think outside the box.

Aquarius

The week ahead promises to bring major changes to your life. Most of which will help you evolve and grow into the person you want to be. The caveat is that you’re wanting to push your newly found views on others who aren’t ready to advance their lives. Don’t rush their process. 

Pisces

It’s time for you to slow down and stop doing everything at top speed. There is no need to rush matters, which is a sentiment that you’re learning fast. Enjoy your wins and relish every moment as it comes, instead of focusing on the next best thing. Be here now.