Welcome to GLAMOUR's monthly horoscope. Our astrology writer Emma Howarth forecasts the month ahead for every star sign. Emma, the author of A Year Of Mystical Thinking, will be writing intuitive monthly horoscopes with a straight-talking, relatable and forward-thinking vibe to help guide your month…
Aries
Just when you thought you had everything under control, along comes Mercury retrograde (from 1 April) and a total eclipse (8 April) in your sign to shake things up. Don’t panic, Aries! This is exactly what you need. Life is changing fast and a Mercury backspin is the perfect opportunity to slow down and reassess your options. Are you really happy with the way things are going? Think it over and be ready to make the changes you need later this month (after Mercury direct on 25 April, ideally).
The new moon and total eclipse in your sign brings some wildcard energy your way on 8 April. Is it time for you to step into a whole new version of yourself? Pay attention to the signs as the month evolves. By Taurus season (from 19 April) you’ll be ready to level up. Money talks as April comes to an end, so don’t sell yourself short when an opportunity knocks. The 23 April full moon falls in your transformation zone urging you to ditch something (or someone) you know is holding you back. It’s time to act like the star that you are.
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Mantra for the month Think again.
Taurus
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The burnout is real, Taurus. And it’s time you found a way to do something about it. Aries season brings healing vibes your way, while a perfectly timed Mercury backspin from 1 April invites you to think again when it comes to your wellbeing. You simply can’t do it all right now. The 8 April new moon and total eclipse arrives to hammer home the point. It’s time to make balance, peace and good vibes your priority, Taurus.
By birthday season (the sun moves into your sign on 19 April) you’ll be better placed to take the steps you need to achieve a goal or dream. Just make sure the plan you choose to pursue has you and your desires at its heart not someone else’s. The 23 April full moon falls in your relationship zone urging you to let go of outdated ideas related to love and family life. It really is okay to do this your way. By the time Mercury marches forwards on 25 April, life will look very different. The biggest plot twist of your life is imminent and you’re totally ready.
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Mantra for the month Rest more.
Gemini
Brace yourself, Gemini, because this could be an intense month. Mercury takes a backspin in your friendship zone from 1 April, initiating a much-needed shake up in your social circle. Don’t be tempted to dive into the drama but do pay attention to the people who rise to the occasion. You’ll soon know who the keepers are. The 8 April new moon eclipse brings big news your way. A new connection could be about to play a very important role in your future. If it’s meant to be you’ll know by mid month.
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When Taurus season begins on 19 April you’ll be more than ready for a break from the chaos. Plan in a holiday or break if you possibly can and focus in on the practices that help you stay grounded. By the 23 April full moon you’ll know what you need to do to remain on track for the rest of the year. Health comes first, Gemini. Mercury ends its retrograde on 25 April clearing the way for new opportunities and exciting ideas. This is the beginning of something very special.
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Mantra for the month Let it go.
Cancer
It’s time to take a deep breath and remember who you are, Cancer. If life feels like it’s been spiralling out of control lately, this is your chance to get back on track. The month begins with a Mercury backspin in your career zone – but don’t panic. This is an opportunity to think things over, choose again and decide what you really want to aim for in the rest of 2024. Not sure what that is? Wait for a sign around the 8 April new moon and total eclipse which brings wild card energy to your success-focused tenth house.
Taurus season begins on 19 April, focusing in on the friendships and networks that make life better for you. It’s time to expand, evolve and bring people together in that way that only you can. Expect a creative boost around the 23 April full moon and positive news on the job front from 25 April. By the time the month draws to a close, you’ll be more than ready to level up, put yourself out there and start making that dream a reality.
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Mantra for the month Follow your heart.
Leo
Ready to shake things up a bit? You’ve come to the right place. April begins with a Mercury backspin in your expansive ninth house, inviting you revisit a neglected idea or plan. Life might feel better than it once did, but if that idea still lights your fire perhaps the time has come to take a few steps in the right direction. Do also take the time to double check the details of travel plans until the messenger planet is direct again, too. Expect inspiration to strike around the 8 April new moon and total eclipse but not where you’d think it might. It’s time to try another way of looking at things, Leo.
By Taurus season (from 19 April) you’ll be ready to knuckle down and make stuff happen. Stop getting in your own way, Leo. The world might not seem like it’s ready for what you have to offer but it actually is. The 23 April full moon falls in your domestic fourth house inviting you to ditch the pressure to be perfect. It’s really killing the vibe. By the time Mercury resumes direct motion on 25 April you’ll be happier and healthier than ever.
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Mantra for the month Find a new way.
Virgo
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This is the moment you’ve been waiting for, Virgo. Mercury retrograde brings a redo and revisit vibe to April from the off which is perfect timing for a project you know needs some extra honing. Get to it and by the time the messenger planet is direct again (25 April) you’ll be ready to make some major moves. The 8 April new moon and total eclipse has some magic up its sleeve too. It falls in your mystical eighth house so expect signs, synchronicities and wild revelations. You’re on to something, Virgo, and your transformation starts now.
Taurus season brings travel plans and inspiration your way from 19 April so be ready to follow your curiosity somewhere thrilling. You can’t do it all but you can do something rather spectacular if you set your mind to it. The 23 April full moon is all about getting your story out there so ditch the self doubt for good. You are ready, it is good enough and you won’t believe what’s about to happen. It’s all eyes on Virgo time. You’ve got this.
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Mantra for the month Power through.
Libra
If you’re ready to get your love life back on track this might just be the month, Libra. Aries season homes in on your relationships zone, with Mercury retrograde (from 1 April) inviting you to reassess how things are going in a romance. Not sure this applies to you? If you’re single and looking, brace yourself for a blast-from-the-past DM slide this month. And only you know if it’s worth going there… The 8 April new moon eclipse brings realisations and revelations your way so don’t be surprised if everything turns out how you least expected it to. Remember life is happening for you not to you right now.
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Taurus season brings good money news and intense feelings your way from 19 April. If you’re looking for excitement you’ll find it before the month is out. The 23 April full moon falls in your money zone, inviting you to ask for more in all areas of your life. Leave the limiting beliefs behind you, Libra. Mercury is direct once more from 25 April so you can end the month on a high. Love wins if you let it.
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Mantra for the month You can and you will.
Scorpio
A health kick that fell by the wayside demands a revisit this month, Scorpio, so be ready to shake things up. You might find yourself changing other aspects of your life too. Mercury retrograde begins in your routine focussed sixth house on 1 April, bringing major rethink vibes your way. Do you want to live where you’re living? Is your daily routine too repetitive? If it’s time for a change, start planning, but don’t make any major moves until the messenger planet is direct again on 25 April. Hold tight on for the 8 April new moon eclipse which could bring a serious wake-up call your way. If not now, then when, Scorpio?
Expect romantic progress from 19 April when the sun moves into your love zone. You’ve worked hard to call in a relationship of equals and you’re closer to finding the perfect balance than you’ve ever been. Power up for the 23 April full moon which falls in your sign, inviting you to let go of old ideas about who you are and what you deserve. Spoiler: you deserve it all. By the time Mercury is direct again you’ll be full of energy and ready for anything.
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Mantra for the month Collaborate.
Sagittarius
Creativity is key for you this month so be brave and get started. This might just be the idea that makes the difference. Mercury retrograde (from 1 April) urges you to revisit a project you abandoned in favour of something else this month. What springs to mind? Do you want to go back there? Take your time but try to keep making progress where you can, Sag. The 8 April new moon and total eclipse could bring the wildcard energy you’ve been looking for. Perhaps the answer to your big question is something altogether more obvious?
By Taurus season (from 19 April) you’ll be ready to focus in on your health, wellbeing and daily routine. You might think you’ve already levelled up as much as you can but you ain’t seen nothing yet. The 23 April full moon brings healing vibes your way, urging you to shake off a limiting belief that’s long been holding you back. It’s time to own your magic and your future, Sagittarius. By the time Mercury retro ends on 25 April you’ll be ready to shine bright.
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Mantra for the month Create.
Capricorn
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Take some time out from the grind to focus on the people you care about and you won’t go far wrong this month. You might feel like there’s a mountain to climb in your career right now, but it’ll mean nothing without strong foundations. Enjoy a slower pace during Mercury retrograde (from 1-25 April) and you’ll be right where you need to be later this month. Big personal news around the 8 April new moon and total eclipse could change your outlook, too. You’re ready to take the next step in life and love, Capricorn.
Taurus season brings serious good vibes your way from 19 April so be ready to shine. Creative success, fun times and a brush with fame could all be on the cards as you take a project to the next level. Your instincts were right all along on this one. The 23 April full moon urges you to let go of people who don’t have your back and welcome in a new crowd of connections. You’re a team builder, Capricorn – build your team. By the end of the month life will feel full of potential and more exciting than ever. Be ready to level up.
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Mantra for the month Priortise.
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Aquarius
You’ve said everything that needs to be said in a tricky personal situation and there’s really nothing more you can do, Aquarius. Take a break, cut yourself some slack and know that the path you choose to take next is what really matters. Be prepared for misunderstandings and miscommunication during Mercury retrograde, which begins on 1 April. Now is not the time to be the loudest person in the room. The 8 April new moon and total eclipse could show you the true intentions behind someone’s actions. Be ready to stand up for what you believe in.
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Taurus season brings welcome relief from 19 April, focusing in on your home life and the people you care about most. It’s time to remember who you really are, Aquarius. Firm up your foundations, stock up on good vibes and you’ll soon be ready to fly. The 23 April full moon falls in your career zone urging you to think bigger at work. You can do anything you set your mind to, Aquarius. By the end of the month you’ll be ready to take things to the next level.
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Mantra for the month Believe in yourself.
Pisces
Money talks for Pisces this month so make sure you remember your worth. An offer that feels like something you can’t refuse could be headed your way this April – just make sure you double check the finer details during Mercury retrograde (1-25 April). You’ve waited a long time to get rewarded like this for work you enjoy, but that doesn’t mean you have to take an opportunity at face value. Your input will make a difference so make sure you sell your strengths. There could be life-changing news on the cards around the 8 April new moon and total eclipse too. You’re worth so much more than you realise in all areas of your life, Pisces. You don’t need to settle.
Taurus season (from 19 April) brings good news for a writing, speaking or creative project you’ve worked hard on recently. Be ready to commit to a new way of working if you want to make big things happen. The 23 April full moon falls in your expansive ninth house, bringing ideas, inspiration and travel opportunities your way. Go where your heart beats faster, Pisces. When Mercury retrograde ends on 25 April it’s all systems go for you. It’s here and it’s happening and it's everything you hoped for.
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Mantra for the month Expect the best.
April's retrograde falls under the fiery Aries sign.
