Sagittarius Weekly Horoscope

Making room for joy is not a luxury this week—it's the whole assignment. On Monday, April 13, a conjunction of audacious Mars and numinous Neptune in Aries lights up your fifth house of creativity, romance and self-expression with a heady, inspired glow. This is the energy of the artist who can't sleep because the ideas won't stop coming, or the lover who suddenly sees everything through a more vivid lens. Let yourself be swept up in it, Sagittarius, even if it doesn’t go farther than simply a daydream. When Mercury moves into Aries and your fifth house on Tuesday, however, you might start putting a plan behind those romantic notions. The messenger planet is here until May 2, sharpening your creative instincts and giving your personal brand a fresh, witty edge. This is a prime window for refreshing your image, experimenting with your style or putting your work in front of new eyes. Your words carry extra sparkle right now, so use them liberally.

Then comes Friday! The year’s only new moon in Aries arrives with a rare stellium of the Sun, driven Mars, loquacious Mercury, structured Saturn, healing Chiron and numinous Neptune all gathered in your fifth house. Don't be surprised if it sweeps a little drama and intensity into your personal life. As a fire sign, you run on adrenaline, and this lunar surge could be a very good thing. Just check the ego at the door and make your choices from a place of genuine passion rather than pride. Single Archers may find themselves drawn to someone who matches their energy. Simultaneously, don't rule out someone who grounds and balances you. That contrast can be its own kind of chemistry. If a creative brainchild has been gestating, put it under the metaphoric grow light. With Mars and Saturn synced up on Sunday, you might already see the first shoots emerging from the fertile soil. No rush though, Impatient One. Give yourself until the September 26 Aries full moon to see what this inspired new chapter has produced.

The process may become as rewarding as the result starting Sunday, when the life-affirming Sun lopes into Taurus and your sixth house of work, service and wellbeing. After a month of high-key glamour and adventure, redirect the energy toward more grounded pursuits. Until May 20, you'll have the motivation to eat clean and move your body regularly. Just keep the routine varied. If it starts to feel obligatory, you'll find a hundred excuses to disengage. Focus on the joy you feel when you move your body in pleasurable ways. It doesn't have to be boot camp; how about a Flamenco class or restorative yoga at the end of the day? As the original DIY sign, you'll be happy doing your own thing, so download fitspo apps or stream videos you can do at home on YOUR schedule.