From Retrograde Chaos to Taurus Zen:
April’s Cosmic Reset
‘Skyvibe’ Astrology Forecast for April 2025
By Krishna Dodds.
April gives us the opportunity to begin to understand some of the events and experiences that took place in March.
March was a huge month filled with retrogrades and eclipse portals. I don’t know how it was for you; yet for me it felt like there was so much happening on an external and internal level. Life was busy; yet I was also having lots of “aha” moments and insights around certain experiences and my response to them.
The first half of April will still have some crazy sky vibes, as the retrograde of Mercury and Venus are in effect until the 8th and 14th respectively. Of course they will both need to clear the shadow phase until we are totally free of the retrograde fogginess …yet the direct motion of both should bring clarity and realisations in the areas of (mis)communication and how we perceive and process information, and our love lives and relationships as a whole.
Mercury stations direct on the 8th of April and quickly starts moving forward from here on in, clearing the shadow phase on April the 25th.
Mercury will start the journey forward at 26 degrees of Pisces. So, plans and ideas that have been put on hold since the beginning of March may start to gain some traction now.
We can also start tapping into our dreams and what we would like to bring into reality.
When Mercury moves into Aries on the 17th of April, we will definitely feel like we are ready for a fresh, new direction, and will have the mojo to pursue our plans and goals.
Our mental energy should be clearer, and the brave and trailblazing traits of Aries should help boost our confidence.
The Full Moon rises at 23 degrees of Libra on the 12th/13th of April (depending on your location in the world), and will correspond with the forward motion of Venus the following day.
Venus is the ruler of Libra, so it’s safe to say that this full moon is going to be directly related to our relationships.
To get an idea of the themes that may emerge for you, cast your mind back to the beginning of March, all the way through to now.
What have you been noticing within your relationships? What patterns have been emerging? Have you been able to come to a compromise in some of these areas, or do you still feel that you are at loggerheads with your nearest and dearest? Are you able to forgive certain events that have taken place, or have your boundaries been crossed one too many times?
This Full Moon will shine a light on, and intensify all of the things that we have been hiding from ourselves, or the areas of our lives where we have been compromising.
It is more than ok to bend a little to accommodate people in our lives, yet it is not ok to compromise ourselves to the point where we break or have completely lost sight of who we are, or what we want.
A great question to reflect upon during this period is “What do I value?” “What is important to me?”
Libra is ruled by Venus, and sometimes Venus likes to smooth things over so that it looks a certain way to the outside world or even to themselves.
This FM is prompting us to take off the rose-coloured glasses and get real with ourselves and those we love.
How this will unfold will strongly depend upon how honest we can be with ourselves…and subsequently how honest we can be with others.
Negotiations can be easier throughout this phase. And from that, relationships can deepen or come to an end if they are no longer aligned.
Either way, when you are dealing with others, ask yourself, “what would love do”, and go from there.
As Venus is in Pisces, compassion, kindness, and empathy, may be useful traits to embody.
Intuitive hits will be high…so when all else fails, trust your gut!
Venus doesn’t clear the shadow of the retrograde phase until the 16th of May, so there may be more left in this story to play out.
On the 19th of April, Mars will re-enter Leo at 0 degrees.
Mars first entered Leo at this degree on the 5th of November 2024, and again via retrograde motion on the 4th of January.
Anything that has been put on hold or lost mojo from the two dates mentioned above, may start to pick up steam again-especially if they were stalled to attend to family matters or issues around the home.
Mars in Leo encourages us to be bold and brave, and to shine our light for the world to see.
The combination of Mars in Leo supporting us in tapping into our inner creativity, and Mercury in Aries revving up our mental stamina, can be a very powerful ally to help us get out there into the world and pursue what we want with great vigour.
Aries wants to blaze new paths-while Leo wants to be seen and adored.
This double fire energy can be instrumental in getting things started very quickly. So be prepared for take-off!
Side note: This can be a time of high drama and theatrics. If you find yourself constantly being confronted with this, remember the saying, “Not my monkey, not my circus.”
If it is your monkey and your circus, reflect upon why it’s occurring in your life and what you can do to dial it down.
On the 20th of April the Sun moves into Taurus, followed by the New Moon in Taurus on the 27th.
This is the relaxing exhalation moment that we’ve all been waiting for.
I’m not going to lie…the planets have felt like naughty chipmunks lately. And while a gift can be found in everything; it’s nice to have some respite from it all.
Taurus is the other sign that is ruled by Venus, and can help us to feel more connected to our bodies and the earth.
There is a slowing down of pace when we move into Taurus season. Our senses can become more attuned to the pleasurable and simple side of life. Such as, savouring a beautiful piece of chocolate, luxuriating in a bath full of essential oils surrounded by candles, or feeling the soft touch of your favourite blanket.
Taurus can help us to land and feel more grounded-which is perfect after the energetic flurry of the past months.
The New Moon that takes place @7 degrees of Taurus on the 27th/28th of April will bring our focus to financial security and the desire for stability.
If you’ve been feeling a little on edge or unclear about your finances, this could be a great time to start thinking about making a plan in this area. Perhaps you can consolidates your debts, pay off your bills, or set a financial goal to purchase something that holds value for you.
Taurus is practical and patient, and is able to commit to the long haul.
So…if abundance is your focus, NOW is the time to get really clear about what you want, set an intention, and co-create with the universe to bring about your desires.
Hint: Mindset and how much you appreciate yourself will support you massively with this.
A final note on Taurus: It can be a stubborn energy that digs it heels in and finds it hard to compromise. While the fixed aspect of Taurus is great in assisting us in seeing things through to fruition, it’s not so great when it’s used to be stuck in ones opinions or perspectives.
We can all use a bigger picture outlook from time to time-regardless of our sign.
Keep this in mind as we move through April.
Much love and cosmic blessings to you all.
Krishna
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