Hello, friends!
We are now in the second month of spring. After an energetic Aries season, the Sun has moved out of the Cardinal Fire sign Aries and into the fixed Earth sign Taurus.
Where Aries sparks new beginnings, Taurus brings steady focus and the persistence needed to finish what was started. Aries excels at initiating and leading, but it can struggle with follow-through. Taurus arrives in the second month of spring to apply steady effort and turn inspiration into tangible results. Right now the cosmos is urging us to roll up our sleeves and get to work.
That message is reinforced this week by a major planetary shift: Pluto’s annual retrograde, which typically begins around this time each spring. Pluto moving retrograde signals a slowing of power maneuvers—whether you’re the one taking charge or someone else is acting behind the scenes. This transit tends to expose covert dynamics and brings clarity about who is exerting control and why. It can feel intense, but it also creates the conditions for meaningful change and personal empowerment.
Pluto retrograde invites you to rethink power structures and to initiate your own game-changing moves. Some people find this process unnerving, but with awareness it becomes an opportunity for transformation rather than fear.
Below is a concise look at the planetary positions and daily highlights for the week. Bookmark your daily horoscopes to navigate day-to-day shifts and reflect on how you might respond to the power plays unfolding in your life.
Planetary Locations During April 22 – April 26, 2019
• Sun: Taurus (April 20 – May 21)
• Mercury: Pisces (until April 17, 2019)
• Venus: Aries (April 20, 2019 – May 15, 2019)
• Mars: Gemini (until May 16, 2019)
• Jupiter: Sagittarius (until December 2, 2019)
• Saturn: Capricorn (until March 22, 2020)
• Uranus: Taurus (March 6, 2019 – August 19, 2021)
• Neptune: Pisces (until January 2026)
• Pluto: Capricorn (until October 12, 2024); Pluto retrograde in Capricorn from April 24, 2019 – October 2, 2019
Daily Snapshots for April 22 – April 28, 2019
Monday, April 22
Sun: Taurus — Use your five senses to enjoy sensual pleasures and ground yourself in the present.
Moon: Sagittarius — When your mind wanders, channel curiosity into purposeful action.
Transits:
• Sun (Taurus) conjunct Uranus (Taurus) — With the Sun aligned with Uranus in Taurus, expect surprising but practical flashes of insight. Uranus can introduce sudden shifts; Taurus stabilizes those impulses, giving them staying power. Express your originality and follow any inspired ideas today—changes may unfold with lasting impact.
Tuesday, April 23
Sun: Taurus
Moon: Sagittarius
Wednesday, April 24
Sun: Taurus
Moon: Capricorn — Take initiative on projects you want to endure.
Transits:
• Pluto Retrograde in Capricorn — Pluto turning retrograde invites release of controlling patterns and reassessment of power dynamics. If you tend to control situations, consider loosening your grip before circumstances force a change. If you’ve been under someone else’s influence, this period can bring awakening and the chance to reclaim autonomy. Use the next few months for inner transformation and to align with your truest self.
Thursday, April 25
Sun: Taurus
Moon: Capricorn
Friday, April 26
Sun: Taurus
Moon: Aquarius
Saturday, April 27
Sun: Taurus
Moon: Aquarius
Sunday, April 28
Sun: Taurus
Moon: Pisces — Lead with compassion, but also bring clear thinking along with your heart.