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Your weekly horoscope for April 15-21, 2024

Here's what's in store for your zodiac sign this week.

This week’s last hurrah for 2024 in out-there Aries invites us to cut loose and experiment: physically, mentally, emotionally, creatively. To walk on the wild side with bolder, more playful choices. To reach out, make the first move, don’t hold back. Here’s your weekly horoscope April 15-21, 2024.

Aries, Mar 21 – Apr 19

With massive cosmic energy switching on the ignition of your imagination, this is a good week to ask: What new approach is possible here? And be satisfied with micro steps and bite sized wins until 26 April when Mercury in your sign hits the heavenly highway again.

Taurus, Apr 20 – May 20

Is something that ought to be pleasurable stressing you out? Life could be a whole lot easier if you release a bit of control, relinquish insisting on doing things your way, perhaps try delegating. As a Tauran you know how to take your time and let things evolve organically. 

Gemini, May 21 – Jun 20

It’s worth cultivating a discovery mindset this week. Listening with a fresh and receptive perspective as if you’re hearing things for the first time. Though with your planet mentor Mercury still in reverse mode, best wait till next week to get those exciting new ideas up and running.

Cancer, Jun 21 – Jul 22

This is looking like a week where making sacrifices might be a recipe for resentment. So better to use it as a golden opportunity to practice letting go of holding on. Draw from Venus’ creative well and keep conversations focussed on what you do want, not want you don’t.

Leo, Jul 23 – Aug 22

With April cranking up your entrepreneurial enthusiasm, others will be attracted to what you’re offering. This week Venus asks: How can you bring more pleasure into your daily life without unbalancing the stability you’ve worked so hard for? By starting with micro moves rather than grand gestures.

Virgo, Aug 23 – Sep 22

With your guiding planet Mercury spinning retrograde till April 26, this week could see complex interpersonal dynamics and group in-fighting, in which case clarify commitments and deadlines. Look for solutions that minimize stress levels. Someone from your past might lend a helping hand.

Libra, Sep 23 – Oct 22

Expect fireworks, steam, and a lot of creativity this week, which alternates between frenetic forward motion and cautious back-pedalling. Both Venus and Saturn are supporting a balance of beautiful and functional, so use the Venus side of your brain for artistry and the Saturn side for systematic thinking.

Scorpio, Oct 23 – Nov 21

All relationships are mirrors, and the current celestial climate can be quite fierce. If this week brings some tough love wake-up calls in the form of unfiltered feedback, or colleagues or close connections reflect back unflattering or confronting images, view these as an opportunity for evolution. 

Sagittarius, Nov 22 – Dec 21

Sagittarian patience with red tape is notoriously short, so pace yourself before you spontaneously combust. Trying to force situations to meet your expectations has been a source of stress for you in the past, so why keep repeating that pattern? Use this week’s Mercury retro to flip the script.

Capricorn, Dec 22 – Jan 19

Your savviest strategy right now is staying in cruise control until the planets move to a more Capricorn-friendly element next week. Until then, work at refining raw ideas and getting assembly lines prepped, and don’t forget to reward yourself with your favourite kind of treat.

Aquarius, Jan 20 – Feb 18

You’re not required to have all the answers this week, just ask the right questions to figure out how to work smarter, not harder, and have more time for fun. Let your wild and carefree side out to play to attract the kind of colourful characters who excite and delight you.

Pisces, Feb 18 – Mar 20

Saturn sounds the call for some long-term planning this week, as in getting your inner desires and outer world in synch. And Mars adding extra muscle to your hustle can motivate you to finally get a lot of that stuff you’ve been procrastinating about ticked off the to-do list.

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