Aries Monthly Horoscope

Endings, beginnings or a little bit of both? This month, the love planets, Venus and Mars, are in contrasting signs and have dueling agendas that at times could be hard to serve. 

For the first few days of April, both Venus and Mars are in Pisces, igniting your twelfth house of fantasy, escape and closure. This could be the end of a relationships cycle that hasn’t been serving you, perhaps because one or both of you have made too many sacrifices, or are doing an unfair share of the emotional labor. It could also mean a sweet surrender to your softer side, which allows you to truly receive the love being offered. Let it in, Aries.

Mars will remain in Pisces until April 30, so prepare to navigate the emotional depths you might normally avoid. With an April 8 solar eclipse in Aries and Mercury retrograde in your sign through April 25, there’s a lot of past stuff to process before you can fully leap into the eclipse-fueled fresh-start energy. 

Fear not, you’ll get a hit of spring fever anyhow. On April 5, romantic Venus shifts into Aries, taking up residence until the 29th. After feeling kind of invisible in March, you’re suddenly turning heads. Pull some of the edgier pieces out of your closet. Get out of the cocoon and have a little fun again. Spontaneity is sexy!

In a relationship or seeing someone? Start being more upfront about your needs and desires, as this assertive Venus cycle encourages you to express yourself openly. (Just be prepared to grant the other person the same level of radical honesty.) 

The emphasis on new beginnings could find you exploring a totally different look (hair color, wardrobe, makeup) or a radical new mindset and lifestyle. Experiment, research and sample before you make any irreversible changes. Mercury retrograde can really overshoot the mark. You don’t want to regret that tattoo or hair chop, Aries. 

Does a connection feel a little too close for comfort? Take more solo space if you’ve gotten too couple-y with Mars in Pisces. Clinginess will be a turn-off, but you may be just as guilty of creating that vibe. Bear that in mind before you make any accusations or proclamations.

Single? Look for self-sufficient people who bring new adventures and an element of excitement. Although you might start craving stability on April 29, when Venus move into grounded Taurus, it might not last long. Independent Mars moves into Aries on April 30, and your urge for adventure will get even spicier.