There is a sense of truth and consequence this week, as we draw another line in the sand under what was a pretty hectic Q1. With Mercury out of its shadow, all the crossed wires and confusion of Mercury retrograde (which was mid-March to the first week in April) should be sorted.
A new moon (Monday AEST, Sunday GMT) kicks things off, inviting you to put your money where your mouth is. The feel is “total do-over,” and the approach is “blow it all up.” Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius will feel it most. Pay attention to the moments of truth that bubble up, and don’t be afraid to cut the cord or go big on a new resolve. What’s great about this lunation is that it feels much stickier than any we’ve had this year. So if you’ve been flip-flopping on whether to commit to something, for fear you’ll immediately bail, consider this an excellent window to go all in and stick with it.
Later in the week, the Pluto weather continues as it stations to go retrograde on Sunday (AEST and GMT). This is another window where power, control, and truth will be particularly pertinent, both in your day-to-day life and in the news. Watch this space!
ARIES AND ARIES RISING
Value and self-worth are hot topics this week as the new moon highlights all the ways you could be doing things from a more powerful position. If you’ve been waiting for a sign to take decisive action on getting your finances in order, this is it. With Venus moving into your home sign mid-week, the temptation for instant gratification purchases threatens to derail all those good intentions almost straight away. Stay strong! Nothing good ever came easily.
TAURUS AND TAURUS RISING
There’s a real sense of consequence to this week, with Pluto casting a long shadow over the next seven days. The decisions you make could have rebound effects you’ll be living with for some time (thank Saturn’s involvement for that). Go into it with your eyes open. Be willing to stand your ground and dig your heels in. If it matters to you, then that’s enough; it matters. Drama with friends that played out over the Venus retrograde period (February–April) may not directly relate to your current situation, but it could definitely be shaping the way you approach things. Don’t discount what you learned.
GEMINI AND GEMINI RISING
Are you in the mood to do a little cosmic weeding? This week’s new moon is asking you to slip on your gloves and get your hands dirty. Consider it a rich window to dive into the things you’ve been avoiding and look them squarely in the eye. Whether or not you’re willing to name them, they’re there, under the surface, influencing every decision you make. With Pluto – the planet ruling truth – involved in all the major astro weather this week, it’s time to get real. Nine times out of ten, the things you’ve been most afraid of aren’t half as bad when you actually bite the bullet and tackle them head-on. Be brave and rip the band-aid off.
CANCER AND CANCER RISING
There could be some pretty monumental fresh starts in store for friends and allies this week. Look to your social circle to see the beginning of something big taking shape in their life. It might not be easy terrain, but they could do with a friend as they navigate massive changes. Pluto is playing a pivotal role, asking them (and you) to toughen up and tackle something head-on. With the dust settled from Mercury and Venus retrograde, it might finally be time to have that conversation you’ve been avoiding. Just don’t underestimate the impact it could have, and be prepared for all outcomes.
LEO AND LEO RISING
Sometimes the scariest course of action is to dig in your heels and play it safe. That’s the feel this week as the new moon in Taurus sets the mood for the following month. Saturn – the planet that asks us to think long term – is involved, as is Pluto, with all of that equating to making sensible, grounded decisions. Staying put may not be the sexiest option, but if everyone expects you to duck and weave, that united front could be downright transformative. Sometimes, taking the well-lit, well-worn path is a matter of self-preservation. Not everything has to be extremely hard or difficult.
VIRGO AND VIRGO RISING
There’s a delicious earthiness available to tap into this week that could feel truly transformative. To kick things off, a new moon asks you to dream big. With Venus and Saturn ruling this lunation, you’re presented with an opportunity to reconnect with something real and present. Whether it’s leaning into a spiritual practice like Kundalini or a long-term goal to see more of the world or picking up where you left off with an enduring (female) friendship, this week is all about sowing seeds to transform your life, long term. Trust that from little things, big things grow.
LIBRA AND LIBRA RISING
After months of chaotic energy, this week is asking you to double down on self-care. Getting back to practices that help you ground and recentre could be transformative. While you’re focusing on the here and now, feet-on-the-ground kind of sensations, the flow-on effect on your emotional well-being will be major. Next weekend, a moment of realisation on Sunday (AEST and GMT) could have a far-reaching influence over the way you let off steam or the way you approach parenting (if you have kids).
SCORPIO AND SCORPIO RISING
It’s a big week for Scorps as one of your ruling planets, Pluto, brings the drama. For you, it’s most likely to unfold around close relationships. Look for shifts in the power dynamic as some home truths hit hard. It’s not so much a time to take risks but double down on the path that will keep you feeling safe and grounded in the long term. Reflect on the past couple of months (February—April) for clues on what you need more of to feel settled and secure. Use the intel as your north star and say the things you need to—even if they feel extremely scary in the moment.
SAGITTARIUS AND SAGITTARIUS RISING
There’s an opportunity for Sagittarians to begin again this week, especially at work. As feathers are ruffled by drama beyond your control, you’re dealt an opportunity to be the in-control first responder. When the proverbial hits the fan, keep calm and carry on. Just because everyone around you is panicked doesn’t mean you need to buy into it too. Keep your feet firmly planted on the ground and just hold steady, you’ve got this.
CAPRICORN AND CAPRICORN RISING
On a scale of one to Charli XCX, how much fun are you having right now? If you’re feeling more blah than brat, consider this week’s astrology a notice to lighten up. All work and no play makes Cap a dull girlie. But the only person who has the power to readjust the balance of recreation in your schedule? Yep, you guessed it. It you. So, before you hit accept on one more late Zoom, consider: what would happen if you chose to decline? Your 80 per cent effort is like the rest of the zodiac’s 150 per cent. Would the world fall apart? Maybe…or maybe they’d just reschedule. Dare you to find out…
AQUARIUS AND AQUARIUS RISING
The realisations are coming in thick and fast this week. As Pluto asks you to step up or step off, there’s a wind of dramatic transformation in your midst. Will you rise to the challenge or chicken out? That’s entirely up to you. This internal struggle with facing your fear or staying small may not be something you’re willing to share with those around you, but it’s happening inside, whether you like it or not. Any missed opportunities early in the week will resurface next Sunday when Pluto stations in your home sign. You can do this. You are stronger than you think. But you need to try before you can find out for yourself.
PISCES AND PISCES RISING
It’s a fresh start this week with Taurus season ushering in a new age. Along with its not-so-subtle helper Pluto, the key change could feel more discordant than you might like. Still, there’s something to be said for getting on with things – and get on you will. With Venus and Saturn also connecting in your home sign, you’re focused on relationships, particularly with other women, who are in it for the long haul. Now is not the time to be wasting energy on anyone who isn’t likely to stick around til the final credits. You know who they are.
This story first appeared on GRAZIA International.
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