To say April 2024 is an important month it’s an understatement.
Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock – or you’re just starting out with astrology – you know that April 2024 is when Jupiter conjuncts Uranus in Taurus. The exact conjunction happens on April 20th-21st, 2024, but its influence is already building up and will be more strongly felt in the 2nd half of the month.
Before the Jupiter-Uranus conjunction, we have another significant astrological event: an intense Solar Eclipse in Aries.
This Eclipse is important for multiple reasons: it’s a Total Eclipse, which means it’s by default more intense than a partial Eclipse (the majority of Eclipses are partial). And it’s EXACTLY conjunct Chiron. We haven’t had such an intense Eclipse in a long time!
The first half of the month is INTENSE to say the least. Mercury is retrograde, we have a Total Solar Eclipse, and Mars conjuncts Saturn, to name just a few.
The 2nd half of the month, however, promises to be much more uplifting. On April 20-21st, 2024 we have Jupiter conjunct Uranus, on April 26th, 2024, Mercury goes direct, and at the end of the month, the planets of relationships, Venus and Mars, move into the sign of their domicile.
I really like the last week of April. For the first time in a long time, it feels that things are moving in a positive direction.
But let’s take a look at the most important transits of the month:
April 5th, 2024 – Venus Enters Aries
On April 5th, 2024, Venus leaves Pisces and enters Aries.
Perhaps the best quality of Venus in Aries is emotional honesty. When we tap into Venus in Aries’ boldness and aliveness with an open heart, we automatically connect with that part of us that is fearless and unapologetically authentic.
Venus in Aries is a great transit to practice emotional honesty with yourself and others. Emotional honesty isn’t about making demands, or making other people feel wrong. It’s our repressed emotions that eventually come out aggressively or self-righteous.
April 8th, 2024 – New Moon And Solar Eclipse In Aries
On April 8th, 2024 we have a New Moon and Solar Eclipse at 19° Aries. The Eclipse is tightly conjunct Chiron (at 19° Aries). Just like a Phoenix, at the Solar Eclipse, we WILL rise from our wounds with a renewed sense of identity.
The thoughts, emotions, flashbacks, events, or interactions that will surface at the time of the Eclipse will trigger our vulnerabilities and unprocessed pain, but if we stay there, we have a unique chance to rewrite the story of our wound to unlock its hidden potential.
April 10th, 2024 – Mars Conjunct Saturn in Pisces
On April 10th, 2024, Mars is conjunct Saturn at 14° Pisces.
Mars wants to act NOW, but Saturn wants to do things LATER – not because he’s lazy (on the contrary) but because he wants to think things through and make sure something of lasting value is built.
The Mars-Saturn conjunction may feel very frustrating – but it will also give us that extra push and determination to get things done, by finding a good compromise between impulse-driven action and practicality.
April 15th, 2024 – Mercury Conjunct Chiron
April 15th, 2024, Mercury retrograde is conjunct Chiron at 18° Aries. This is the 2nd Mercury-Chiron transit in a series of 3 (the first was on March 20th, at 19° Aries, and the 3rd will be on May 7th, at 21° Aries).
Mercury retrograde, with its introspective quality, gives us an opportunity to dig deeper into the root causes of our wound (Chiron) and reframe our understanding of ourselves.
Maybe our wound – and the story around it – is not really as permanent or defining as we once believed. Perhaps we can gain a clearer understanding. Perhaps we can rewrite the narrative.
April 19th, 2024 – Sun Enters Taurus
On April 19th, 2024, the Sun enters Taurus. Welcome to the Taurus season, a so-very-special season, particularly this year.
While Jupiter and Uranus in Taurus are now very close to each other, it’s Sun’s ingress into Taurus that will give the green light to tap into the archetypal energy of the sign.
Sun in Taurus will make it clearer for us what the Jupiter-Uranus conjunction means to us at a personal level.
April 21st, 2024 – Jupiter Conjunct Uranus
On April 20-21st, 2024, Jupiter is conjunct Uranus at 21° Taurus.
Jupiter conjunct Uranus is an exciting transit in itself. What’s not to be excited about? Jupiter is the great benefic, bringing opportunities for growth and expansion. Uranus is the planet of progress and surprises.
We have a Jupiter-Uranus conjunction once every 13-14 years, and it’s the only time it happens in Taurus during our lifetime. Jupiter conjunct Uranus promises to bring a very exciting opportunity in the Taurus sector of your chart.
There’s something magical about this transit. Uranus brings the excitement element, and Jupiter suggests that, while we may not anticipate what Uranus has in store for us, it is likely something positive.
Of course, just because a transit looks great on paper, this doesn’t mean everyone will win the lotto.
If you have planets or angles around 21° in Taurus (or Cancer, Virgo, Capricorn and Pisces), you will likely experience the positive manifestations of Jupiter conjunct Uranus.
If instead, you have planets or angles around 21°in the other fixed signs, this powerful transit might challenge you at first. It’s not that the developments Jupiter and Uranus bring are not positive in essence, but it may not feel that way at first, because change is not always easy, especially for fixed signs.
Whatever happens (or doesn’t) around the time of this conjunction, pay attention to any messages or downloads you receive. There WILL be opportunities – but you have to seize them, and say yes to them.
April 23rd, 2024 – Full Moon In Scorpio
On April 23rd, 2024, we have a Full Moon at 4° Scorpio. This is an intense Full Moon square its ruler, Pluto (now at 2° Aquarius).
The Full Moon in Scorpio is a great time to release emotional baggage that no longer serves us. The Pluto square however is anything but comfortable. Power struggles, hidden agendas, or subconscious desires may come to the surface.
Pluto will ask us to confront these heads on, however uncomfortable the process may be. Yet, it’s precisely through this process of facing our shadows that we can experience true self-awareness and empowerment.
April 26th, 2024 – Mercury Goes Direct
On April 26th, 2024, Mercury stations direct at 15° Aries. This is a relief after a period of reflection and recalibration during a VERY intense Mercury retrograde.
Due to its station, Mercury has spent – and will continue to spend an unusual amount of time in the proximity of Chiron and the North Node.
Now that Mercury has turned direct, it’s time to reflect on the lessons learned and move forward with a clearer perspective. Once we have identified self-sabotaging patterns of thinking, we can now rewrite them with healthier and more empowering beliefs.
April 29th, 2024 – Mars Conjunct Neptune
On April 29th, 2024, Mars is conjunct Neptune at 28° Pisces.
When Mars, the planet of personal will is conjunct Neptune, the planet of divine guidance and surrender, the message is: don’t force your way through.
Listen to subtle messages, watch for serendipities and find a higher purpose for your actions. When we’re open to receiving divine guidance, our actions have meaning and impact.
April 29th, 2024 – Venus Enters Taurus
On April 29th, 2024, Venus enters Taurus, her domicile sign. We all know that when Venus is happy, everyone is happy.
Venus in Taurus encourages us to slow down and savor the simple pleasures of life. As native Taurus Dave Gahan says “words are very unnecessary”. We’re wired to believe that to be happy (Venus) we have to have more, do more, get busy, or fill up the empty spaces.
But Venus – the planet of happiness and contentment – doesn’t need any of these. Venus in Taurus is a reminder that happiness is not about doing – but about being. Simply sink into the present moment and enjoy the silence.
April 30th, 2024 – Mars Enters Aries
Uh oh! On April 30th, 2024, Mars enters Aries. There’s no other planet that makes such a bold and triumphant transition from the dreamy waters of Pisces into the fiery realm of Aries.
If you’ve been feeling a bit sluggish in the last few weeks when Mars was in Pisces, this will now change.
In Aries, Mars does what he knows best: takes action. When Mars is in other signs, we always find reasons not to act. Mars in Taurus? “It takes too long”. Mars in Gemini? “I can’t focus”. Mars in Cancer? “What if it hurts other people’s feelings?” Mars in Leo?” What if I make a fool of myself?”. Mars in Virgo? “What if it’s not perfect?”.
When Mars is in Aries, the time is now. We naturally connect with that part of our psyche that is always ready for action.
PS: In the coming weeks, I will write 2 reports: one about the Solar Eclipse in Aries, and another one about the Jupiter-Uranus conjunction in Taurus. Stay tuned!
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