If your communication and relationships have felt stymied recently, then this is the week your words will flow easier and your connections will become clearer. Mercury, the planet of thought and explanation, turned retrograde on March 14 and turned direct on April 7. Under the now-infamous Mercury retrograde period, our technology goes haywire, our internet keeps going out at the wrong times and our ability to get our meaning across seems nonexistent. Mercury retrograde is a time to review how we communicate and to rethink our messaging. Venus has been retrograde since March 1 and is turning direct on Saturday, April 12. Under Venus’ retrograde, we do a deep audit on our relationships with others, and people from our past resurface. It is a time for relationship frustrations and a reconsideration of how we express ourselves creatively. If it feels as if you’ve been confused lately, you’re right on time. However, the planets keep turning and every transit changes. This is the week when our thoughts and relationships will begin to find their groove again.
Here are your horoscopes for Mercury and Venus turning direct in Pisces. Read for your rising and sun signs.
Aries
March 21 – April 19
Under these retrogrades, you’ve probably found yourself retreating inward the past few weeks. Your thoughts have become self-reflective and self-protective, and you’ve created some distance between yourself and the people in your life. Stepping away is important from time to time, and you’ll soon be able to see the fruits of your retreat.
Taurus
April 20 – May 20
As you’ve taken some more time to yourself, you may have noticed your support networks have shifted a bit. Have some people fallen into the background while others have come to the fore? Under these retrogrades, you have had the opportunity to reconsider who in your life is there to support you, and who is hanging around for ulterior motives. Take what you’ve learned and be choosy.
Gemini
May 21 – June 20
Now that you’ve parsed out who is in your corner and who is not, you are able to focus on the unique contribution that you have to offer the public. Your career, reputation and public purpose are coming into focus and the professional relationships you’ve nurtured are getting ready to give you a leg up. Speak clearly about what you want and see who puts out their hand.
Cancer
June 21 – July 22
You may have been feeling like you’ve been thrust into a confusing new adventure these past few weeks, and that is because you have. Unfamiliar terrain. New streets to walk. A different smell in the air. While your relationships and thought patterns have had to readjust, the reason for this shift will be coming clear soon. For now, try to appreciate the new horizons that have opened.
Leo
July 23 – Aug. 22
You’ve been doing some deep thinking about what you share with others. Your time, your money, your energy. It hasn’t always felt easy to speak up about what you need or where the limits are. That’s starting to shift. You’re ready to name what matters to you and be clear about where you stand. It’s a good week to get things out in the open.
Virgo
Aug. 23 – Sept. 22
The people in your life may have felt confusing lately. Conversations have gone in circles or felt unfinished, and you’ve been left wondering where things stand. This week brings a reset. You’ll start to hear what others really mean and you’ll know how to respond. Don’t be afraid to check in again. This time, the message will land.
Libra
Sept. 23 – Oct. 23
Your routine has been a bit out of whack and your body may be feeling it. Maybe tasks have piled up or you’ve been working through some health stuff in the background. Now it’s time to bring back some structure. You’re not meant to be perfect. You’re just meant to feel better. Start small and let things settle back into place.
Scorpio
Oct. 23 – Nov. 21
It’s been harder than usual to feel inspired or connected to what brings you joy. Romance might have felt a little distant or confusing too. This week, your spark starts to return. You’ll find it in music, movement, laughter or art. Let yourself have fun again. You don’t need a big reason. Just a moment that makes you smile.
Sagittarius
Nov. 22 – Dec. 21
Your sense of home has been shifting lately. Maybe you’ve been thinking a lot about the past or feeling unsure about where you belong. That’s starting to settle. This week brings more peace and clarity around what makes you feel safe and supported. Let yourself lean into comfort. You don’t have to hold it all together by yourself.
Capricorn
Dec. 22 – Jan. 19
Lately, it’s been hard to get your point across. Whether it was a misread text or a phone call that never happened, communication has been frustrating. This week, things smooth out. You’ll be able to speak more clearly and people will actually hear you. Say what you need to say, even if it’s something small. It could open the door you’ve been waiting on.
Aquarius
Jan. 20 – Feb. 18
Money has been on your mind. You may have been rethinking your budget or feeling unsure about what you truly value. This week helps you reconnect with what feels worth it. Whether that’s time, effort or income. You don’t need to have it all figured out, but you can make choices that feel more grounded and fair to you.
Pisces
Feb. 19 – March 20
You’ve been going through a quiet shift in how you see yourself. Maybe you’ve felt unsure about how to show up or what parts of you to share. Now things are clearing up. You’re starting to feel more like yourself again and maybe even a little braver. Let the world see you as you are. You don’t need to explain it. Just be it.
