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Weekly Horoscope March 31-April 6: Mercury Retrograde

Your horoscope for the week of March 31 to April 6 proves that a new month is about to begin and we’re already having a rough start. You’re fully immersed in some of the most challenging astrology you’ll experience during 2024, so be kind to yourself.

It all begins on April 1, when Mercury stations retrograde in Aries, beginning a backwards tailspin that leads to communication mishaps, aggressive debates, and hot-headed moments. Aries is an unstoppable fire sign that follows its gut instinct, preferring to act now and ask for forgiveness later. However, not every conflict is worth starting, and during this transit, egos will be far more fragile and easy to offend.

Mercury retrograde also has a way of bringing up the past, forcing you to tie off loose ends and find closure. Ex lovers and old friends have a way of crossing your path, and when Venus—planet of love and romance—joins forces with delightful and delusional Neptune on April 3, you may think its a good idea to dredge up old feelings and rekindle fires that were never quite fully extinguished. Think twice before making commitments or trusting the whims of your fanciful heart, because this energy can be quite deceptive. If it seems too good to be true, it most likely is.

Venus enters Aries on April 5, bringing an intensity and a short-sightedness into matters of love. After all, Venus is technically in detriment while moving through Aries, as “love at first sight” quickly becomes old news as soon as the spark starts to dim. However, as Venus forms a sextile with transformative Pluto on April 6, you’ll be encouraged to deepen the love in your heart—both toward yourself and those who have come and gone.

How the Planets Will Affect Your Zodiac Sign This Week

Here’s what you can expect from the upcoming week, according to your sun and/or rising sign (and seriously, you’re missing out if you don’t read these horoscopes for your rising sign):

  • Aries

    This week, you have the creative spark.

    The week begins on Monday, April 1, with Mercury turning retrograde in Aries. Mercury will be retrograde until April 25. As Mercury turns direct in your sign, what was lost or released can come back to you, and this includes people. An old lover might return. Someone from your past could contact you just because they’re thinking of you. And then a conversation can start and exciting things could happen as a result.

    On Tuesday, April 2, the sun in Aries makes a semisextile to Saturn in Pisces. It might take extra concentration to get through the day. Numbers seem to swim on the screen, columns don’t add up, and balancing accounts is out of the question. Aries, a better use of this energy would be to focus on building something one piece at a time. This could be a bookcase, garden wall, or whole house. Read your full monthly horoscope here.

  • Taurus

    This week, your messages are heard loud and clear.

    The week begins on Monday, April 1, with Mercury turning retrograde in Aries. Mercury will be retrograde until April 25. You could get caught up in a video game. This might be a game you haven’t played in a while, and now its colorful graphics and exciting action have lured you back in. It’s enjoyable, but it could eat up a lot of time over the next couple of weeks.

    On Tuesday, April 2, the sun in Aries makes a semisextile to Saturn in Pisces. Getting together with a friend could be more difficult than you thought. Your schedules don’t quite match up. They’re running late through no fault of their own, or you could get the directions mixed up and end up at a different coffee shop. Taurus, today could be frustrating. Read your full monthly horoscope here.

  • Gemini

    This week, you see the past and the future.

    The week begins on Monday, April 1, with Mercury turning retrograde in Aries. Mercury will be retrograde until April 25. An old friend could come knocking. This might be someone you haven’t seen in years or even decades, and now you’re flooded with nostalgic, happy memories. If you’re looking for love, this meeting could rekindle an old flame.

    On Tuesday, April 2, the sun in Aries makes a semisextile to Saturn in Pisces. Work could be challenging today. Gemini, you might find that the report you want to submit is incomplete, or you could see a mistake just before you send it. You might have to work overtime to correct everything. Or you could be waiting for someone to send you data so you can complete the report. That day could be frustrating. Read your full monthly horoscope here.

  • Cancer

    This week, you are appreciated.

    The week begins on Monday, April 1, with Mercury turning retrograde in Aries. Mercury will be retrograde until April 25. You might be able to get your old job back. Someone from a place where you used to work could tell you of a job opening. Your old supervisor might ask you to fill in while they are on leave. Or you could be lent out to your old team for one more project.

    On Tuesday, April 2, the sun in Aries makes a semisextile to Saturn in Pisces. You might be reviewing a contract now. Cancer, it isn’t as simple and straightforward as you’d hoped. There could be legalese or obfuscation of key points, and this could leave you feeling skeptical about signing. Consider putting this off for another day. Read your full monthly horoscope here.

  • Leo

    This week, adventure is possible.

    The week begins on Monday, April 1, with Mercury turning retrograde in Aries. Mercury will be retrograde until April 25. You might be thinking about going back to school. This could be to finish previous studies or get a higher degree. Or you might look at vocational training to acquire new skills very quickly. If you’re a teacher, you might be deciding whether to return to a previous position.

    On Tuesday, April 2, the sun in Aries makes a semisextile to Saturn in Pisces. A financial transaction could meet with lots of obstacles today. One thing after another could cause delays. A piece of paper could be missing. A signature that’s in the wrong place means a new document has to be printed. Today could be filled with many small irritations. Read your full monthly horoscope here.

  • Virgo

    This week, you could find money.

    The week begins on Monday, April 1, with Mercury turning retrograde in Aries. Mercury will be retrograde until April 25. It’s a good idea to review your finances now. There could be investments at the right price. Or you might need to rebalance your portfolio so you’re well diversified in case of market fluctuations. You could uncover treasure today.

    On Tuesday, April 2, the sun in Aries makes a semisextile to Saturn in Pisces. You and your partner might not see eye to eye on everything today. Virgo, a small disagreement could morph into a big deal, especially if one of you is tired and already frustrated. Try to let bygones be bygones, at least for today. This will help preserve the peace. Read your full monthly horoscope here.

  • Libra

    This week it’s okay to indulge.

    The week begins on Monday, April 1, with Mercury turning retrograde in Aries. Mercury will be retrograde until April 25. Someone from your past could return. It’s possible you’ve been thinking about this person, and they just happen to call you. Or you dreamed about them, and now you bump into them at the coffee shop. One thing could lead to another, rekindling the ember of a romance into a bright flame.

    On Tuesday, April 2, the sun in Aries makes a semisextile to Saturn in Pisces. A work routine could be particularly frustrating today. Someone in management might give you a new way of doing things that’s slower and less accurate than the old way. And this could have you fuming because you already have a full list of things to do. Libra, you might have to have a talk with your supervisor, but do it on another day. Read your full monthly horoscope here.

  • Scorpio

    This week, you might get your heart’s delight.

    The week begins on Monday, April 1, with Mercury turning retrograde in Aries. Mercury will be retrograde until April 25. Today, a business opportunity returns to you. This might be something that you thought you’d missed or you were too late for at the discounted price. Or you might be contacted again for a collaboration or partnership. Scorpio, you could strike a good deal today.

    On Tuesday, April 2, the sun in Aries makes a semisextile to Saturn in Pisces. You might not have as much patience today as usual. You could be around a lot of people, and it feels like the noise level is far greater than usual. This is not a good time to be in a train station, airport, or kindergarten class. Read your full monthly horoscope here.

  • Sagittarius

    This week, it’s déjà vu all over again.

    The week begins on Monday, April 1, with Mercury turning retrograde in Aries. Mercury will be retrograde until April 25. Someone you were interested in a while back, maybe years ago, pops into your head. It’s possible that they’re thinking about you too. This might be the day to reach out through social media to see if you can find a past love. It’s also quite possible they’re looking for you.

    On Tuesday, April 2, the sun in Aries makes a semisextile to Saturn in Pisces. Today, something at home really frustrates you. It could be the way the dishwasher doesn’t really clean the dishes or how much noise the neighbors make. Your temper is short, and it’s difficult to solve a problem today. In fact, it would be better to skip the dishes, close the windows, and take a nap. Read your full monthly horoscope here.

  • Capricorn

    This week, you uncover an opportunity.

    The week begins on Monday, April 1, with Mercury turning retrograde in Aries. Mercury will be retrograde until April 25. Capricorn, you could be thinking about moving. This might be a thought that pops into your head every once in a while, and now that Mercury is retrograde, this idea is back. This is a good time to consider it by checking home prices, looking at rental rates where you want to go, or even starting to declutter the house.

    On Tuesday, April 2, the sun in Aries makes a semisextile to Saturn in Pisces. It’s very easy to get frustrated today, especially if you’re on the road. There might be extra traffic, road construction, or speed traps. A trip to the supermarket could take much longer than you expected. And getting to the office on time might be impossible. Read your full monthly horoscope here.

  • Aquarius

    This week, your talents shine.

    The week begins on Monday, April 1, with Mercury turning retrograde in Aries. Mercury will be retrograde until April 25. You might be very focused on your vehicle or means of transportation. While you know it isn’t a good idea to buy a car during Mercury retrograde, you might be very tempted to test drive or look at the latest models. You could receive a recall notice for your vehicle, which means you need to make an appointment with the dealer.

    On Tuesday, April 2, the sun in Aries makes a semisextile to Saturn in Pisces. Trying to avoid some inconvenience might end up costing you money. You’re weighing whether to pay extra so that you will be less frustrated, and the whole process could leave you annoyed. If possible, put off for another day any financial transactions, such as buying airline tickets or signing up for a new streaming service. Read your full monthly horoscope here.

  • Pisces

    This week, you’re drawing people to you.

    The week begins on Monday, April 1, with Mercury turning retrograde in Aries. Mercury will be retrograde until April 25. Something that you had the willpower to not buy earlier now seems to be all you can think about. Pisces, you might give in and purchase the thing that you said you weren’t going to buy. Mercury is retrograde, so if you do make a purchase now, make sure it’s returnable.

    On Tuesday, April 2, the sun in Aries makes a semisextile to Saturn in Pisces. Someone could hand you extra responsibilities. They might tell you that you’re so good at the task that you should handle it from now on. This might leave you feeling frustrated, but it’s likely there’s nothing you can do about it today. Just make a mental note that you’ll be having a discussion with this individual in the future. Read your full monthly horoscope here.

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