Aquarius Weekly Horoscope

Step up to the mic, Aquarius! This Wednesday, April 16, mouthy Mercury zips back into Aries and your communication corner for the second time this spring, staying until May 10. After a few weeks of cosmic static (thanks to the retrograde from March 15 to April 7), your message starts hitting again. With the wordsmithing planet doubling down on your behalf, your natural gift of gab is getting a full-on revival. Dive into that blog or memoir project. Plug in your podcast mic or nominate yourself to be on a panel. Your thoughtful takes deserve airtime, and the world’s in the mood to listen. If you’ve been cloistered away for winter, emerge onto the local scene. A fun new friend group could form when you pop up for trivia nights, art walks and live shows. Or just thread yourself back in with the people you adore. They’ll be happy to have you back!

Another urge to merge comes flooding in starting on Friday thanks to the arrival of lusty Mars in Leo and your relationship sector. Talk about a sea change! Since January 6, the red planet has been on its grind in Cancer and your industrious sixth house. And while you may have made some leaps at work or on your wellness journey, you’re ready to feel like a hot-blooded creature again. From now through June 17, the lusty planet will heat up your dynamic-duos zone, and you’ll only have eyes for one special someone—or the focus to find that person! Keep your heart and mind open but also keep your standards high. Soulmate-level love doesn’t require you to compromise on any of your essential qualities (or deal breakers). This is an opportunity to examine that list of criteria, however, to make sure it’s both realistic and still relevant to your current lifestyle. Attracting a vibrational match starts with you setting the intention to meet someone who will appreciate your eccentric personality and not try to throw a bridle on you. In an LTR? This is a great time to give bae a closer peek at your more vulnerable and sensitive corners. You don't have to share all your secrets, but not hiding behind humor can strengthen the bond. A note of caution with Mars: The feisty, fireball of a planet can bring out your combative streak. How often do you spin into anger when it comes to your partner—or just your love life in general? Watch that pointing finger, Aquarius. It’s too easy to get worked up about relationships between now and June 17, but equally likely that you’ll forget that conflict is generally a two-way street.