Gemini Monthly Horoscope

Roll call! April is all about tapping into people power. So who's on Team Gemini and who's decidedly not? With the Sun, Mercury retrograde AND a total solar eclipse in Aries activating your eleventh house of collaborations, the cast of characters could undergo a major change. 

April's stars will rally your loyal allies and possibly reveal a frenemy or two in the process. Not fun, but at least you’ll know who you're dealing with, Gemini. Observe carefully before jumping to any conclusions now.

Let’s start with Mercury, your ruling planet, the galactic guardian of communication, travel and technology. Three to four times a year, Mercury turns retrograde, appearing to go backward from our vantage point on Earth. As a result, anything under Mercury’s jurisdiction can also go haywire. From wild misunderstandings to crashed software and broken appliances to plans that go haywire, Mercury retrograde can try everyone’s patience—and put you in the hot seat. 

This year, Mercury will be retrograde in Aries and your teamwork zone from April 1 to 25. Double down on preventative measures and make sure you have a solid support system in place to troubleshoot the inevitable plot twists. Go the extra mile in giving your collaborators clear instructions, and then check to confirm they really understood the marching orders. Do the same when someone hands YOU an assignment. Even if you feel silly for repeating back what you “think you heard,” you can’t be too careful now.

If you’re traveling with a group this month, go triple-strength on those precautions. And pro tip: Since both Mercury and the eleventh house are associated with technology, you might want to delay or scale back any big digital launches. Make sure you have the people and processes in place and thoroughly tested if you roll out a big offering this April.