April 1st – April Fool’s Day
Until a few centuries ago, the New Year always began in March when the Sun moved to the first point of Aries (first sign of the zodiac). April Fool’s Day originated after the Gregorian Calendar moved the date of the New Year from the March Equinox to January 1st. If you celebrated the New Year in accordance with the Equinox on March 25th, you were labelled a “fool.” Some believe April Fool’s Day to be a celebration of the Norse God Loki; a trickster God who brought mischief and chaos before a big change or new beginning.
Fertility for all of Mother Earth is strongest at the start of the astrological year (i.e. Aries season).
April 5th – First Quarter Moon
Quarter phases help clarify our plans post-New Moon. The First Quarter Moon — with the right side illuminated and the left side in shadow — signals a time of decision-making, when we’re called to assess our progress and push through any obstacles that have come our way since the New Moon phase. This quarter follows the New Moon Solar Eclipse in Aries that occurred on March 29th. (see March Astrology 2025 post).
Moon in Cancer. The Moon rules Cancer so she is ”at home” here. Cancer, a cardinal water sign, rules the home, emotions, and our sense of nurture; comfort, intuition, and family matters. Be prepared for a tidal wave of unexpected emotions. The energy of this First Quarter Moon in Cancer is like when something small triggers an emotional epiphany. This moon challenges us to fuse action (Aries) with emotion (Cancer) and to surrender to the heart. You don’t have to shout to be powerful – the Sun is in Aries and the Moon is in Cancer.
April 7th – Mercury returns direct in Pisces
Mercury is the planet of our mind and how we share our thoughts; conversations, decisions, and problem-solving. Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun making its orbit shorter than Earth’s orbit; Mercury passes Earth 3-4 times a year because of this difference in orbital speed.
Mercury was in retrograde March 15 - April 7th. As Mercury retrograde comes to a close and stations direct in Pisces, clarity gently returns. The lessons we’ve gathered from the deep inner reflections, intuitive messages, and emotional undercurrents from 3/15/25-4/7/25 welcome us to clearer insights and tangible understandings. Our dreams, intuition, and creative inspirations begin to flow more freely, guiding us forward with newfound wisdom and gentle confidence.
AKA Festival of freedom; the night the Israelites were freed from Egypt and Egyptian slavery as well as freedom from being bound by destiny (predestined decrees from planetary forces totally beyond human control).
Our Hebrew ancestors in Egypt, those whose journey from slavery to freedom we commemorate on the Passover holiday, lived in a culture obsessed with the rule of the stars and the power of the planets to predict the future. The Torah tells us how Pharaoh sought out his astrologers in order to divine the true meaning of events. It is in this context that biblical commentators understand the seemingly strange ritual demanded by God of his people in order to warrant their deliverance. God told Moses to command the Jews to take “every one of them a lamb for each parental home, a lamb for a household” (Exodus 12:3). They were required to slaughter the lamb and to smear its blood on the two door posts as well as on the lintel. Only then would God “pass over” the homes of the Hebrews whose firstborn lives the Almighty would save.
This was a test. The lamb was a major god of Egypt and to be saved/deemed savable, one had to publicly demonstrate their rejection of the Egyptian idol.
Egyptians worshiped the ram as a god (Aries, 1st and most powerful zodiac, ram, leader of star signs) and saw themselves as leaders of the world, receiving their strength from their god, the ram. Strongest time for Egyptians would be the month of Aries when their god is ascendent and the strongest day of the month would be its full moon. This is when the Israelites made their exodus. They feasted upon a lamb the night before their exodus.
April 12th/13th – Pink Full Moon, Micromoon
The Pink Full moon is in Libra. Libra is the 7th sign of the zodiac represented by balanced scales. This cardinal air sign is fixated on harmony and symmetry. Ruled by Venus, the planet that governs love, beauty, and money, Libras adore high art, intellectualism, and connoisseurship. Libras struggle with indecision and need to work on trusting their intuition moving forward in relationships with others and themselves. Can be a time to clear out issues in relationships and to become more distant with those you do not feel connected to. Venus retrograde helps make this distinction more apparent.
The Pink Full Moon marks the first full moon of Spring and sets the date for Easter. The full Moon on April 12, 2025, occurs just before reaching apogee (the point when the Moon is farthest from Earth.) The micromoon is the opposite of the supermoon.
The name Pink Moon comes from the early spring bloom of a wildflower native to eastern North America: Phlox subulata, commonly known as creeping phlox or moss phlox. This flower, often called “moss pink,” was in full bloom around April’s full Moon.
This moon calls for balance, harmony, and emotional honesty. A dynamic T-square (fig.1) is formed with Mars in Cancer highlighting existing inner tension or conflict, and areas of emotional sensitivity, defensiveness, or suppressed feelings within that are ready to be witnessed and healed. Bravely address emotional triggers/conflicts head-on with clear communication and emotional courage. Balance assertiveness and sensitivity. It’s a powerful opportunity to acknowledge your emotional needs openly, heal relational wounds, and establish stronger, healthier boundaries rooted in mutual respect and emotional honesty.
This full moon marks the completion of a six-month cycle that started on October 2, 2024, with a New Moon Solar Eclipse in Libra. Despite not being an Eclipse, this Full Moon will bring important shifts.
Fig. 1 T-square configuration.
April 12th – Venus direct in Pisces
Venus is the planet of love, beauty and money. Venus is the natural ruler of love, beauty, harmony, sensuality, the senses of desire, jealousy and envy, lust, and betrayal; these are all things that Venus can represent, as well as friendship, the arts, pageantry, jewelry, the beauty of flowers, and nature. Venus rules Libra.
Venus retrograde in Pisces from March 27th - April 12th. Venus appearing to move forward again may help you improve connections and feel better with others. May feel less strained by old baggage, karma, and issues. Expect forward progress within the next couple weeks. Thoughts and communication speed up, filled with eagerness and courage, urging us to boldly share our truth and set clear intentions. Pursue new directions and confidently take initiative – it is well supported.
April 12 is definitely a date to mark on our calendars as a potent Full Moon in Libra takes place while Venus, Libra’s ruler, is stationary direct. This event will bring the spotlight on relationship dynamics that need our attention and emphasize how our wounds and unconscious complexes impact how we show up in our connections with others and the patterns that keep repeating in our lives.
The last Sunday before Easter and the start of Holy Week. A blessed olive branch would be given in churches to those in attendance to be hung up in the home and preserved as a sign of peace and faith. Sacred tradition. Palm Mass recalls the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem in which his arrival was greeted by a crowd waving palm branches, just 5 days before his death. Jesus allowed the people to praise him as king for the first time, bringing the wrath of the Jewish and Roman leaders upon himself because it was his “time.” Jesus’ entry is described in all four canonical gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Jesus was selected as the Passover lamb according to Old Testament law. Jesus knew he was riding into the city but also to his death on the cross.
Symbolism: olive tree = sacred plant, rebirth, peace, not to be thrown away but to be burned to obtain ashes for Ash Wednesday; Noah and the dove that brought him an olive branch = flood is over; the last night that Jesus spent with his disciples in Gethsemane was in the garden at the foot of the Mount of Olives = the Last Supper; palm = immortality and rebirth, link between Earth and sky.
April 16th – Mercury enters Aries
Mercury is the planet of our mind and how we share our thoughts; conversations, decisions, and problem-solving. Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun making its orbit shorter than Earth’s orbit; Mercury passes Earth 3-4 times a year because of this difference in orbital speed.
Things may come full circle. Pick back up ideas and plans that got dropped last month and take the initiative to get started.
While Mercury is no longer retrograde or in Pisces, its conjunction with Neptune can continue to perpetuate a sense of confusion for a few more days, blurring the lines between what is real and what is not. In Aries, the messenger planet helps us think faster, speak more confidently, and approach challenges head-on. You may feel an urge to act quickly and decisively, but be aware of your choices and the consequences of your bold actions during this extroverted, confident time.
Mercury will leave Aries on May 10th to enter Taurus.
Good Friday commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his death at Calvary; believed to be the culmination of Holy Week (Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday); observed in various ways: fasting, church services, stations of the cross, prayer and reflection, community service, virtual services, and artistic expressions.
According to the New Testament, Jesus was arrested in the Garden of Gethsemane on the night of Holy Thursday. He was then brought before the Sanhedrin, the Jewish religious court, where he was questioned and ultimately condemned for blasphemy (accused of crimes like failing to pay taxes to Caesar, disturbing the nation, and asserting to be a ruler (God's Son)). The following morning, Jesus was taken to Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor of Judea, who initially found no fault with him. Pilate, under pressure from the crowd, eventually sentenced Jesus to crucifixion. Jesus was then forced to carry his cross to the site of execution, known as Golgotha or Calvary. There, he was crucified alongside two criminals and died after several hours of agony.
Good Friday offers an opportunity for contemplation on themes of love, sacrifice, and hope that resonate far beyond the bounds of any single faith tradition.
April 18th cont. – Mars enters Leo
Mars is the planet of outward activity, animal passion (i.e. sexual drive, aggression, and anger), ambition, competition, confrontation, masculinity, the warrior, the man, courage, energy, strength, and impulsiveness. Mars rules Aries.
Leo is a fixed fire sign, represented by the lion, ruled by the Sun, and the fifth sign of the zodiac. Leo is a hard-headed sign, loves to be center stage, dramatic, magnetic, courageous, loyal, and natural born leaders. The Sun never goes retrograde reinforcing the Leo traits of stability, loyalty, and consistency.
Things may be brought full circle similar to Mercury in Aries, but this time it comes from November or December of 2024 (Mars was stationed retrograde in Leo December 2024). Energy can return and you can feel more excited, creative, and joyful. Creativity and authentic expression are well supported. Prepare for the wings of your social butterfly to become more active! Mars nature is to initiate, take risks, and lead and while in Leo, this energy is amplified. Be wary of entertaining paranoia and rushing too head-strong into one thing or another.
April 19th - Sun enters Taurus
Stability and structure increase during the season of Taurus. Meanwhile, work on being more confident, getting more resources, pursuing financial opportunities, and being more present. Taurus season begins and moves us out of Aries season (initiatory passion) to shift towards steady building, where we are invited to move at a sustainable, nourishing, and rhythmic pace. Comfort, pleasure, and patience guide us, reminding us that sustainable growth comes from aligning with our natural rhythms and senses.
Be inspired to tap into your sensual side, revel in worldly pleasures, and remember that true pleasure requires patience. You are invited to slow down. Digest experiences in March and early April 2025.
Easter may occur anywhere between March 22nd and April 25th. The date is determined by the church and astrology, dependent on the cycle of the moon. Easter is set as the Sunday following the Paschal Full Moon (the Sunday following the first Full Moon following the Spring Equinox).
Easter has roots in fertility celebrations that occurred from late March to the end of April. Common Easter symbols such as eggs and rabbits are also rooted in fertility. Easter’s symbolism is closely connected to Aries: new beginnings, rebirth, and resurrection.
April 20th cont. – Last Quarter Moon in Aquarius
The Last Quarter Moon represents a time of release and completion, marking a powerful opportunity for personal growth and transformation. It symbolizes the ongoing process of growth, release, and renewal that we experience in our own lives. In Greek mythology, the Last Quarter Moon was associated with Hecate, the God of crossroads, magic, and witchcraft. This is a time to banish negativity, release what does not serve you, burn herbs, cast spells, complete projects, pay debts, and tie up loose ends before the start of a new lunar cycle.
Aquarius is a fixed air sign, 11th sign of the zodiac, “water-bearer,” “water-carrier,” associated with floods and rains, gifted with truth and pure intentions; idealistic, innovation, progression, and rebellious nature, humanitarian.
Prepare for a change or work on clearing things out in unconventional ways. Something may come to an end unexpectedly, which can make room for the new. The Last Quarter moon may stimulate Aquarius' innovative and humanitarian impulses. They may feel called to challenge the status quo and advocate for social change and progress.
April 21st-22nd – Peak of Lyrid Meteor Shower
The Lyrid Meteor Shower is caused by Comet C/1861 G1 Thatcher, first discovered on April 5th, 1861 (around the time of its last perihelion, or closest point to the Sun) by Alfred E. Thatcher from New York City. Among the oldest meteor showers on record. We won’t see Comet Thatcher, but we will see the debris from it. Comet Thatcher takes roughly 415 years to go around the sun once (furthest point from sun around 2070; next perihelion around 2283).
The Lyra constellation has been described in writings dating back 2,700 years centering around the mythic poet and musician, Orpheus. Orpheus would play the lyre, attract deities, humans, and nature (trees would bend to be near him). Orpheus and the beautiful nymph, Eurydice, fell madly in love but the happiness quickly ended after their marriage when Eurydice was bitten by a serpent and died by its poison. Desperate Orpheus ventured into the underworld with his lyre, playing passionately and swaying the gods to sympathy. They allowed Orpheus to bring Eurydice back to the land of living under one condition: they must walk ahead and not look back until they had left the underworld. Orpheus emerged first, instinctually looked back to his lover, and lost her instantly. He spent the remainder of his life in mourning, playing melancholy music on his lyre until his reunion with Eurydice in death. The gods hung his lure in the northern sky as a reminder of his eternal devotion to Eurydice.
Takeaways: love demands bravery, love asks us to trust, love demands surrender, and love is a force beyond measure.
The origin of Earth Day is traced back to April 22nd, 1970 to a big teach-in event on college campuses in the United States. The 1960s was a decade of environmental awakening: Silent Spring by Rachel Carson, environmental legislation by former Democratic Senator Gaylord Nelson from Wisconsin (e.g. 1064 Wilderness Act, 1968 Wild and Scenic Rivers Act), and the 1969 oil spill in Santa Barbara, CA which led to the teach-in event held between Spring Break and final exams to allow for maximum student participation. Public support rapidly grew following April 22nd, 1970 and by the end of 1970, President Richard Nixon signed into law the National Environmental Policy Act, the Occupational Safety and Health Act, and the Clean Air Act.
April 22nd, 1970 held a lot of power in Taurus – Saturn in Taurus (planet of longevity, building, responsibility) with the Sun approaching conjunction, Mercury (planet of youth and learning), and Venus (planet of love and beauty), were also making a conjunction in later degrees of Taurus. Jupiter (the teacher) and the Moon (the emotion) were in Scorpio (the sign of death and regeneration) opposing that quartet of planets (Saturn, the Sun, Mercury, and Venus). At 0° Scorpio, Jupiter was almost exactly opposite the Sun. The lessons from Scorpio are recycle, reuse, compost, then regenerate. Taurus is a sign of consumption with an appetite that needs to be balanced by Scorpio's ability to create life from death. Taurus = soil; Scorpio = decaying matter to renew soil (fig. 2)
The theme for Earth Day 2025 is Our Power, Our Planet in support of renewable energy.
Fig. 2 First Earth Day Chart
April 25th – Moon aligns with Venus and Saturn to “Smile"
The thin waning crescent moon will form a triangle with Venus and Saturn. There will be a delicate glow on the unlit portion of the Moon called earthshine. This is a kind of celestial "wink" that encourages us to look to the sky, enjoy the view, and remember the playfulness of the Universe.
April 27th – New Supermoon
The New Moon in Taurus begins a lunar month focused on building new foundations, appreciating simplicity, and cultivating a sense of self-love that isn’t dependent on what we achieve or produce. This event invites us to ground into our bodies and make sure we are aware of our inherent value.
Take advantage of the opportunity to foster stability, structure, and security. Focus on grounding and making your life more calm; this is especially important since there have been so many retrogrades. Moon reaches perigee (closest point to Earth in its elliptical orbit around Earth). Large tides are possible.
The Sun and the Moon in Taurus square Mars in Leo and Pluto in Aquarius, which oppose one another. This T-square configuration adds more friction and intensity to the mix and pushes us to confront any resistance to change and growth. During the upcoming lunar cycle, we will be asked to navigate the tension between our need for stability and security and our desire for transformation and evolution.
April 30th – Venus enters Aries
Venus is the planet of love, beauty and money. Venus is the natural ruler of love, beauty, harmony, sensuality, the senses of desire, jealousy and envy, lust, and betrayal; these are all things that Venus can represent, as well as friendship, the arts, pageantry, jewelry, the beauty of flowers, and nature. Aries (cardinal fire sign) carries energy of clarity of self and beginnings.
Venus in Aries can bring us back to things that got pushed to the side in March 2025. Expect more energy with others, be more enthusiastic about love, and take the lead in relationships. In the sign of the Ram, Venus encourages us to pursue what truly lights us up and motivates us to trust our instinct. As soon as she returns to Aries, Venus immediately crosses Neptune. The Venus-Neptune conjunction in Aries will enrich our creative life and sensitivity while inspiring us to dream big and trust our visions. However, our judgment may be temporarily clouded around this time and it may be wise to wait before making impulsive decisions in both romantic and financial matters.
***All information presented has been gathered by personal research for entertainment purposes. Sources are not cited in this post to keep it succinct. Please ask questions as I am happy to discuss***
