Virgo Monthly Horoscope

Hidden tensions could surface at the April 26 Mars-Pluto clash 

Pace yourself, Virgo. Ever since last month’s Virgo lunar eclipse on March 14, you’ve been on a major roll with a personal project or mission. But starting April 18, Mars downshifts into Leo and your twelfth house of healing, rest and closure. Between now and June 17, it’s time to integrate all those big eclipse season ideas and tie up any lingering loose ends. 

For the next two months, your imagination will be vivid, so be sure to capture the gems that surface. Creative ideas can come in fast. That said, you might want to wait until Mars enters YOUR sign mid-June before putting them fully into action. Use this Mars cycle like a spiritual and artistic “residency” and just let the downloads emerge. 

Heads up: As intense Mars travels through this subconscious sector, watch out for flare-ups of jealousy and paranoia. This is a good time for shadow work, deeper therapy or working with a holistic practitioner to release buried blocks. Many days, you could be both wired AND tired, so give yourself a little buffer to unwind before bedtime.

Take extra precautions on April 26, when Mars opposes Pluto, a volatile moment that could disrupt the peace and tempt you to make a hasty, ill-timed move. With Mars in your hazy twelfth house, this could bring confusing messages and disinformation that triggers a knee-jerk reaction. 

More challenging still: Pluto, the planet of hidden phenomena and the unconscious, is in Aquarius and your micromanaging sixth house. This faceoff could stir up old resentments, anger and fear—along with an impulse to project those feelings onto another person through harsh criticism.

Examine your own psychological motives, especially around control and denial. A powerful breakthrough might be on its way if you can set your ego aside. With the Mars-Pluto challenge in your health sectors, find ways to manage your stress, clean up your diet and prioritize wellbeing when things get too intense.