The Astrology of April 2025: Courage, Endings, and New Beginnings
Did you feel that pressure cooker we jumped into back in March? You weren’t imagining it. And spoiler alert: we won’t get a real exhale until around April 12. March came in hard and fast, fueled by the arrival of Aries season and complicated by Venus and Mercury retrograde in Aries. No wonder so many of us felt like we were charging headfirst into walls.
And while April brings some much-needed shifts with Venus and Mercury finally stationing direct and moving into the gentler waters of Pisces, the fire of Aries season is still burning strong beneath the surface.
Eclipses, Endings, and New Beginnings
Officially, we’re moving out of eclipse season. Energetically? We’re still deep in it.
The first week of April has been thick with endings and beginnings happening almost simultaneously. If you’ve felt like doors are slamming shut while others are swinging open before you can even catch your breath, you’re exactly where you’re meant to be.
Aries + eclipse energy doesn’t leave much room for ambiguity. What’s over is obvious. What’s next is clear.
The best thing you can do right now? Trust what you’re seeing. Trust what you’re feeling.
Neptune Moves into Aries: A New Era of Awakening
On March 30th, Neptune shifted into Aries, kicking off a brand new 14-year spiritual cycle.
Neptune in Pisces, the sign it ruled, helped us dream, dissolve, and deepen. Now, Neptune in Aries demands action. It's about bringing visions out of the dream world and into reality.
In Aries, Neptune clarifies where deception has lingered. Things that used to stay hidden in the fog are now illuminated. You may find your body’s intuition sharpening, pulling you to full stop when something feels off.
This early period of Neptune in Aries is a powerful time to notice what you prefer. Many people are so used to seeking approval that they lose track of what they truly want. Right now, slowing down and simply asking yourself what feels good, true, and aligned is a radical act.
Reflection questions for the weeks ahead:
What things have you been denying yourself?
What feels "off" even if you can’t logically explain it?
Where is your body asking you to listen more closely?
The astrology is loud. The intuition is louder. Stay awake. Stay tuned.
The Full Moon in Libra: A Key Moment for Balance and Stand-Taking
On April 13th, we experience the Full Moon in Libra, marking a critical turning point this month.
Unlike the intense and disruptive Aries energy of March, this Full Moon serves as a significant positive shift — especially for women. It's a time when women are more likely to take a stand and find their voices, shifting the balance from the masculine, action-oriented energy we’ve been riding through Aries season. In fact, this Full Moon is likely to give women at large a much-needed boost, amplifying their ability to establish harmony and equity in relationships and life.
What’s even more significant: this Full Moon is the first "normal" lunation since the eclipses and offers a collective exhale. It will mark the true energetic end to the chaos of the eclipses that stirred us earlier in the year, bringing us into a more grounded place. Expect clarity on relationships, both personal and professional, and the opportunity to reset your intentions around balance, fairness, and harmony.
If you’ve felt like you’ve been spinning or struggling with unresolved emotional tension, the Full Moon in Libra will give you the chance to find equilibrium. This is a moment to release what no longer serves your sense of peace in relationships and trust that everything out of alignment will be illuminated.
Mars in Leo: The Next Power Shift
By April 18th, we experience a palpable shift in the collective vibe as Mars moves into Leo. This transit is highly energetic, bringing a surge of boldness, confidence, and maybe even a touch of overconfidence. The masculine energy from Mars will shift from the emotionally charged, sensitive Cancerian energy into Leo’s dramatic, fiery intensity.
Be prepared for ego battles, a potential for overpromising, drama, burnout, and FOMO to run high. Mars in Leo’s bravado and self-assurance can come with a certain scorched earth quality — think of it as burning bridges in the name of independence and self-expression. The ego will be front and center.
When Mars in Leo opposes Pluto in Aquarius, expect teamwork tensions for Aquarius (its opposite sign) as well as for Taurus and Scorpio (who will feel the square to Leo). For Taurus, this may come as the feeling of discomfort, as old foundational structures start to shake. For Scorpio, the full force of this transit may surface old ego wounds, pushing you to confront deep-rooted fears.
On the more supportive side, Aries will likely find an easy flow with this energy (trine Leo), so expect bold actions and confident moves. This is also a great time for Gemini and Libra (sextile Leo) to partner up, collaborate, and make moves. This Mars-Pluto dynamic can create opportunities for team-driven momentum—make sure everyone is aligned and not burning out from overexertion.
In the coming weeks, pay attention to how these energies shift your interactions and your internal drives. Do you feel yourself leaning into overconfidence or feeling the pull to prove yourself? What can you release in the name of balance? As we enter this dramatic phase, remember that the true power lies in balance, not in the extremes.
April’s Reading: The Girl with the Louding Voice
This month in the Zodiac Book Club, we’re sitting with The Girl with the Louding Voice by Abi Daré — a stunning choice for Aries season.
Adunni, the heroine, beautifully captures fire sign energy. She’s bold, rebellious, impulsive, and deeply driven by a desire for knowledge and freedom. If Adunni had a zodiac sign, she would be Aries with a touch of Sagittarius and Aquarius: pure fire with a future-forward vision.
But it’s not just the courage we see in her. We also notice Aries' less celebrated traits: the childlike bluntness, the struggle with tradition, the instinctive bursts of judgment.
Through Adunni’s journey, we watch her break ancestral patterns around silence, survival, and self-worth. Her anger becomes both her fuel and her obstacle, perfectly mirroring Mars' role in astrology as the planet of both action and war.
If you’re curious to explore themes of voice, survival, and fire energy with us, it’s a beautiful time to join in.
Soundtrack for Aries Season: A Tribute to Loud Voices
Our collective playlist this month, a Zodiac Book Club monthly offering, is a love letter to louding voices everywhere, obviously a nod to The Girl with the Louding Voice and Aries season itself.
Expect a soul-stirring mix of Afro beats and soul queens: Burna Boy, Asa, Simi, Tems, Chaka Khan, Halle Bailey, Jazmine Sullivan, and the aching beauty of Libianca all remind us what it feels like to live out loud even when the world wants you quiet.
Turn it up. Let it move you. Let it remind you of your fire.
As we move through this intense and transformative energy, I encourage you to reflect on how these shifts are showing up for you. Are you feeling the pressure of Mars in Leo’s boldness, or the balancing act of the Full Moon in Libra?
If you’re ready to harness this powerful energy, let’s dive deeper together. Whether you’re navigating personal challenges, looking to find your voice, or wanting to realign with your purpose, this is the perfect time for clarity. Book a session with me today and let’s explore how the cosmic shifts are affecting your chart and your life. Together, we’ll create actionable steps to ensure you’re stepping into this new chapter with confidence and balance. Let’s connect and make this season your most aligned yet.