Horoscopes

Horoscopes for the month of April 2024

Aries (Spring Equinox-approx. April 21^st): Happy birthday, Aries! This is your month, but wow, what a month it is! To begin, Mercury retrogrades in your sign, meaning many of you will deal with situations during the month that will impact your overall life rather than being relegated to only one aspect. The first two weeks are about moving forward, healing your wounds, and learning to work within your limits. Emotionally, you may feel out of sorts as the month starts, but this will be short-lived. As the month continues, you may find the emphasis stays on moving forward, but now it focuses on communication, romance, creativity, and personal growth. Emotions may require some minor adjustments, particularly regarding your spiritual path, how you handle emotions maturely, and growing up when appropriate.

Taurus (Approx. April 21^st to approx. May 21^st): As April begins, you may find you are optimistic and can see good things coming, but they are still a little ways off and won’t manifest until the end of the month, so now is a good time to welcome the year’s arrival. The Mercury retrograde highlights what needs to be wrapped up before you can begin new cycles for 2024. Enjoying your creativity and emotional connections with others might also be worth it. Emotional control will probably come easily to you in the first week of the month, allowing you to navigate the Mercury retrograde. As the month progresses, things may become more to your liking, and by the end of the month, it will feel like Taurus season. Emotional and spiritual growth may be wise to focus on until the energy shifts from Aries’s fiery nature to Taurus’s grounded energy. Work has been the theme for the last two weeks, and using work as a focus away from other knotted life areas might be wise to do.  

Gemini (Approx. May 21^st to Summer Solstice): Are you ready? Even though it is not yet Gemini season, it may feel like it with all of the fast-moving activity in Aries, the concentration of planets in Pisces, and the Mercury retrograde, so as April starts, it would be wise to get your running shoes on and get ready to adapt as best you know. Watch for the April 8^th eclipse, as it may be emotionally challenging but can help you navigate the upcoming changes easily. As the month matures, you may discover things go from adventurous to rocky. An intense aspect pattern kicks in when the sun enters Taurus, and with it comes challenges and issues to address. In short, the more the Mercury retrograde continues, the more challenging it may be. The good news is that the intensity and challenges associated with the retrograde period will be short-lived and should clear out by the middle of June.

Cancer (Summer Solstice to approx. July 21^st): In addition to Aries, Libras, and Capricorns, you are one of the signs that will probably feel this Mercury retrograde more than others. In short, challenges may exist when it comes to your family and home life, as well as how you handle your emotions for the first week of the month, and when that dissipates, the emphasis will change, although the intensity may not. However, the first two weeks are also a good time for making mature changes regarding your emotions and spirituality. As we get later into the month, you may find the challenges multiply in number and intensity, but as the Mercury retrograde ends at the end of the month, so will the bulk of these challenges. However, navigating the last two weeks of April may prove a handful, as romance and communication may be challenged. The good news is this same timeframe is a good time to focus on work and bury yourself in daily life tasks.

Leo (Approx. July 21^st to approx. August 21^st): During April, you may face challenges similar to Aries, Cancers, Libras, and Capricorns, except the emphasis for you is on seeing the necessity of change when it is thrust in your face. Part of this entails knowing when to be willful vs. when you are simply being stubborn. The Mercury retrograde will probably highlight things you need to revisit, but the good news is that you are essentially future-proofing your plans for the year. As the month progresses, you may feel a growing tension in the air, but that will not arrive until sometime in early to mid-May, giving you time to wrap up what needs to be done and to focus on adjusting to a quickly changing world. If you make minor internal adjustments, you may find you can accomplish quite a lot in your daily work life.   

Virgo (Approx. August 21^st to Autumnal Equinox): April 2024 and the Mercury retrograde may affect you in many ways similar to Gemini, but the emphasis for you is health and your daily job, rather than personal challenges and communication. The intensity of the Mercury retrograde will be less severe than Geminis, but when retrograde moments do happen, they will be intense. As the month continues, things will even go out quite a bit, and by the end of the month, you may find you are in an excellent position for the upcoming Taurus transits. Yes, emotional and spiritual tensions will be present throughout the month, but this has been happening for a while now and will continue for a while, so there is no need to worry about them any more than normal. Late in the month, your intuition may be stronger than normal, but so are your emotions, which might require greater emotional control than normal.

Libra (Autumnal Equinox to approx. October 21^st): As discussed above regarding Cancers, you may find this Mercury retrograde hits you harder than most. Many of the challenges during the retrograde will have to do with your ego, character, doing what’s right, and being humble in affairs of the heart. What separates you is that there will be tension in the air rather than constant problems to face, and specifically, this tension will be internal, making it easy to hide from the external world but not from yourself. As April advances, the tension will continue, but the closer we get to May, the more this tension will dissipate. You may find that the whole month is a good time to revisit and adjust how you deal with emotions, romance, creativity, and spirituality. Another good focal point for the month is changing your social scene, or at least how you interact with society.  

Scorpio (Approx. October 21^st to approximately November 21^st): Surprisingly, April 2024 starts in a decent position, other than the ongoing tension regarding daily work life and prosperity. You may be more in control of your emotions than normal and have a mind for work. But, the hidden influence during the first two weeks of the month is the planet Mars, which rules both Scorpio and Aries. This means you may have more energy than normal, and your temper may be shorter if you hurry through things or if someone makes you mad. As the month continues, this extra energy will taper off the closer to the end of the month we get, only to be replaced with tension in the air having to do with your romantic life, daily activities, and communication. Focusing on your daily work life may yield surprising results if you use that vaulted focus to achieve success.

Sagittarius (Approx. November 21^st to Winter Solstice): It’s an interesting month for you, so paying attention to details will be very helpful. The Mercury retrograde in Aries may bring many unresolved things to the surface that need to be addressed, but in the long run, addressing them now may be a good thing. The emotional, romantic, creative, and spiritual challenges will continue for a while, but you may now be able to accrue internal healing. As the month continues, things go from minor situations to tension in general, with lots of problems coming up, especially ones with creativity and spirituality, and how you can juggle them with your daily work life. If you don’t have good emotional control, you may lose out on opportunities that come your way daily. Towards the end of the month, you may sense things are clearing, and you’re right, but they are still a few weeks away.

Capricorn (Winter Solstice to approx. January 21^st): Like the other cardinal signs, Aries, Cancer, and Libra, April 2024 may greet you with a lot of challenges, especially when it comes to communication and internal psychological wounds, and surprisingly, the Mercury retrograde may act as a guide for what to focus on to resolve so that you can truly begin the rest of the year. Romance, spirituality, and creativity may all be rolling along smoothly, and your emotional control may be better than normal. As the month progresses, more challenges may come up, including romance, but there is a tradeoff: life, in general, may be slowing down and allowing you to focus on work more than you have been able to recently. Daily work may occupy much of your time during the last two weeks, allowing you to catch your breath before returning to work in May.   

Aquarius (Approx. January 21^st to February 21^st): Other than the ongoing physical world issues, you may find April rolls along surprisingly well for a month that is a Mercury retrograde. What comes up during this time are things that need to be done anyway, and if you do what you need to do to address them, their resolution may be particularly smooth. As April matures, though, as the retrograde winds down, things will stay smooth, but in the first two weeks of May, issues may crop up again and in greater quantity. But the good news is that this happens every year when planets move through Taurus, so you’ve got this. But, the eclipse on the 8^th may intensify these yearly challenges, making you more emotionally triggered than normal. Just remind yourself it’s a distortion of the eclipse; thus, you can handle it with your intelligence.

Pisces (Approx. February 21^st to Spring Equinox): The theme of early April 2024 is stronger than normal emotions and the inability to see things clearly, which makes this a good time to focus on work, practicality, production, consistency, and your career. Emotional and spiritual growth may continue to be stunted, but this will break free the more into May we get. Before then, though, the last two weeks of April may bring tension in your daily work life, but the way forward may become clearer now that more planets are moving out of Pisces. You are correct if you feel positive change is right around the corner, but this won’t happen until mid to late May. And, as for the Mercury retrograde, well, it will be a retrograde to deal with, but not an over-the-top retrograde like it has been in the past.

*FOR ALL SIGNS: Mercury will retrograde from March 31st through April 26th and move from seventeen degrees Aries back to seven degrees.

These little tidbits of advice, along with this horoscope, are brought to you by Bill Duvendack of 418 Ascendant LLC. Bill is an internationally known astrologer, author, clairvoyant, teacher, presenter, and tarot reader. He is available for consultations of many kinds and is an ordained Thelemic bishop who can assist in spiritual growth and development. For more information, consult his website, www.418ascendant.com, and feel free to email him at bill@418ascendant.com.

Aries (Spring Equinox-approx. April 21^st): As December 2023 begins, you may find an abundance of energy present to help you achieve your goals, so it would be wise to have your list of goals for the month ready. A challenge may be present when it comes to personal communication in the workplace, but this can be mitigated by taking extra time to be clear when dealing with coworkers. Romantic relationships may be wrought with challenges, too, but this will be short-lived. Tension may generally be present the first few days, but this will fade quickly. As the month continues, the workplace may become the focal point for the last two weeks, as wrapping up projects and dealing with misunderstandings may take center stage. This may present challenges to other areas of life, but the silver lining is that if you do the work, you could enter 2024 with a clean and healed slate.

Taurus (Approx. April 21^st to approx. May 21^st): Emotionally, December 2023 may begin with its share of challenges, but these will fade within the first few days. Like Aries, the workplace may take center stage, but unlike the rams, the Taurus emphasizes laying a foundation for the future. Prosperity and expansion remain two major themes throughout the month but be careful to keep the expansion to positive areas of life rather than the waistline. As December matures, your career and occupation may take precedence, and while some of this has to do with wrapping up projects by the end of the calendar year, some may also address laying the groundwork for 2024. The last week of the month may be full of pleasure to an excess, a danger to avoid. Watch for unexpected financial and health blessings coming your way to usher in the New Year.

Gemini (Approx. May 21^st to Summer Solstice): Even though tension may be in the air when it comes to speaking your truth and traveling, you may find a sense of optimism and creativity is also present. Regarding your romantic relationships, you may find that your decisions now have far-lasting consequences. The more tender you are now when interacting with your paramours, the better off you may be to begin 2024. As December advances, most of the tension in the air will dissipate, but remember that Mercury retrograde is coming up, so the more you remain adaptable and humble, the more you can resolve before the New Year. Spiritual challenges may remain the entire month, but these are all part of your maturation process and can be dealt with with patience and deferred gratification.

Cancer (Summer Solstice to approx. July 21^st): Tension may be the theme of the beginning of December, so if you were hoping for a gentle start, you may be disappointed. Challenges may be present regarding your inner healing, romantic relationships, workplace communication, and figuring out your spiritual direction. However, your creativity, intuition, financial abundance, and good health are in your favor. As December continues, many of the challenges fade, but one life area that may still need to be dealt with is the career and occupation. Communication problems may be frequent, and there may be a sense of urgency to wrap up projects before the calendar’s end. Your daily life may interfere with where you’re going in a broad sense, but not all interferences are bad, as you may learn. Enjoyment may be found in getting to the root of repetitive patterns in relationships if you take the time to research.

Leo (Approx. July 21^st to approx. August 21^st): Like Aries, you may find excess energy at your disposal as December 2023 begins, and with this may come increased optimism and creativity. Romantic relationships are also rolling along smoothly at this time, and with this may come money and access to the finer things in life. Regarding finances and food, it would be wise to play things conservatively until 2024 arrives. As December continues, you may discover the extra energy has dissipated to be replaced by challenges in your romantic relationships. These problems may be due to ego clashes, so compromising when appropriate would be smart. Your daily life may still be full of unexpected situations that challenge your emotional control, and you may be more prone to excess than normal, so while you’re looking ahead to 2024, keep your focus on daily life if possible.  

Virgo (Approx. August 21^st to Autumnal Equinox): Challenges and problems may come up at the beginning of the month that have to do with travel, investments, and your ongoing spiritual dilemmas, so you may find it smart to focus on what you can control rather than trying to control everything. Your career, money, and daily life may be a good focal point for your attention. If you focus on these, you may find you can put yourself in a good position for 2024. As the month progresses, many of the challenges from earlier in the month dissipate and are replaced with communication issues, especially in your workplace. Money through business may flow easily to you, and your romantic life may be extra intense, for ill and for well. The Mercury retrograde may focus on how you speak to others, as you may find it is time to change your approach to dealing with people.

Libra (Autumnal Equinox to approx. October 21^st): Romantic relationships may continue to be a major focal point for the beginning of December, and I encourage you to ride this wave as much as possible because this will dissipate shortly after the end of the first week. Your creativity may be stronger than normal, too, and if you apply yourself, you may discover that your projects turn out better than desired. As December matures, the good times change to challenges that have to do with your career, occupation, and overall direction of life. Travel may be enjoyable towards the latter part of the month, but to offset this, you may find it is time to eat a piece of humble pie or at least be honest with yourself about some uncomfortable truths about your personality. With some work, you may find you are in a position to create spiritual growth.

Scorpio (Approx. October 21^st to approx. November 21^st): When it comes to your daily life, you may find the best way to proceed as December begins is by playing things conservatively and cautiously. Your career may be rolling along nicely at the beginning of the month, but your personal life may require many minor adjustments through mid-December. As the month continues, you may get tested on your ability to deal with daily life, health, and money, but if you handle these subjects well, it might just free up your energy and attention to focus on the big picture of life rather than the small details. Money may flow easily to you through your business the later in the month it gets, and your romantic life may show a spark of passion and intensity.

Sagittarius (Approx. November 21^st to Winter Solstice): Happy birthday Sagittarians! This is your month to let your hair down and celebrate. Optimism, extra energy, wanderlust, creativity, and good fortune may all be found in abundance, so if you stay alert, you may capitalize on many good things that might otherwise be missed. Romantic relationships may be rolling along nicely and smoothly, but the later they get in the month, the more they may require adjustments. As December marches, adjustments may become the norm rather than the exception. This may be particularly true in your career and romantic relationships. Impulsiveness may be a temptation to deal with throughout the month, as is the desire to be blunt rather than tactful. It would also be smart to be careful when traveling.

Capricorn (Winter Solstice to approx. January 21^st): Personal communication and adaptability in the workplace may be major themes that usher in December 2023, and if handled carefully, you may maneuver yourself into a solid position to welcome January 2024. Dealing with money and work may be smart for the beginning of the month, and paying attention to your diet would also be good to keep in mind. As the month progresses, you may find that almost everything, and I do mean almost everything, comes together and rolls along smoothly. The only challenges left as January 2024 looms have to do with internal healing, particularly concerning your ego and sense of self. Do your best to avoid head injuries, and be careful with your sweet tooth.

Aquarius (Approx. January 21^st to approx. February 21^st): Your daily life may continue to present challenges, which might also be true of money and health as December 2023 begins. Your emotions may be tense at the beginning of the month, but this will only last a few days. Traveling might be a good remedy around the beginning of the month, so if you get the chance, you may want to indulge. As December advances, things may become generally challenged, with special emphasis on your daily life, romantic relationships, and money through business. A subtle danger to note is that of getting in your way, and this can be remedied through humility and being open to new and different ways to do things. This is part of your ongoing internal healing process and can help you open up to new, positive experiences towards the middle of 2024.

Pisces (Approx. February 21^st to Spring Equinox): On the surface, things might be rolling along nicely and smoothly as December 2023 begins, but if you dig deeper, you will find challenges and problems that have to do with spirituality and travel. Communication may also be challenged, but specifically, as it pertains to speaking your truth. Money may easily come to you through your daily grind, and expansion opportunities can be found around every corner. Once the middle of the month rolls around, a sense of even better things may come for you in early 2024. Dangers while traveling, spiritual quandaries, and issues with honesty may be the only problems left to deal with in late December, but if these are handled well, January 2024 may bring a whole new positive world full of potential waiting to be developed.

*FOR ALL SIGNS: Mercury retrogrades on December 12^th at eight degrees Capricorn and will stay retrograde until January 2^nd, which will be at twenty-two degrees Sagittarius. Thus, for the whole month, do your best to avoid miscommunications and address whatever unresolved workplace projects are outstanding so that you can enter 2024 with as clean of a slate as possible. This also means playing it safe while traveling on New Year’s Eve.

These little tidbits of advice, along with this horoscope, are brought to you by Bill Duvendack of 418 Ascendant LLC. Bill is an internationally known astrologer, author, clairvoyant, teacher, presenter, and tarot reader. He is available for consultations of many kinds and is an ordained Thelemic bishop who can assist in spiritual growth and development. For more information, consult his website, www.418ascendant.com, and feel free to email him at bill@418ascendant.com.

What’s in Your Future?

Aries (Spring Equinox-approx. April 21st): November 2023 may start with more fire than
you can handle, Aries, so it would be wise to go into the month with a plan for monthly
achievements. You may also find that you are shorter-tempered than normal if you are
opposed. A good way to handle the beginning of the month is by chatting with friends
and easing into it rather than fully launching into it. As the month progresses, you may
see that optimism fills the air and that there is a new sense of hope and positive vibes.
You may also find tension in your romantic relationships, but this will be short-lived.
One of the better ways to handle this is through diplomacy and making appropriate and
healthy concessions. By the very end of the month, you may be emotionally charged to
start December.

Taurus (Approx. April 21st to approx. May 21st): The theme of the first few weeks of
November may be tension, especially regarding communication and business, so it would
be wise to take a detached approach to things. You may also discover that the unexpected
is still the norm in daily life, but it might easily be manageable since this has happened
for a while. As the month progresses, you may notice the majority of that tension
dissipates, but there is still a lingering short temper. Emotional and spiritual themes may
take up much of your time and energy, but if you play your cards right, you can lay a
foundation for long-term deferred growth. Your creativity and imagination may be
stronger than normal, but it could bring confusion and a lack of clarity if you don’t put it
to good use.

Gemini (Approx. May 21st to Summer Solstice): Stronger than normal emotions may be
how November 2023 begins, and one of the better ways to channel this is by talking to
friends and engaging in frivolous activities. There may be challenges when it comes to
money coming to you through your day job, and if you are not mindful, health challenges
may crop up, too. Regarding romance, it is worth noting that now is a good time to
dissect things and take them apart rather than looking at the superficial. As the month
continues, there may be a shift in the air regarding communication, and you may find this
is a source of tension. You may be called on to be decisive towards the end of the month,
which might be counterintuitive, although it is the right way to proceed. There may be
challenges when it comes to your emotions, too, but these can be mitigated through faith
and spirituality.

Cancer (Summer Solstice to approx. July 21st ): November 2023 may start with a blast of
intensity, whether it concerns business or your words carrying more weight than normal,
so it would be wise to be cautious and calculating. Another theme for the first two weeks
is taking care of the resources you share with others. Money may flow easily through
your daily job, and taking time to clean, especially the kitchen and offices would be wise.
As the month matures, you may find the intensity dissipates, but now there are challenges
when it comes to romance. There may also be problems when it comes to diplomacy with
your loved ones, and one of the better ways to handle this is through the system of give
and take.

Leo (Approx. July 21st to August 21st ): Challenges galore may be the theme of the first
two weeks of November, but most of these will have to do with business, playing well
with others, and business communication. On the bright side, this is the perfect time to
reach out and chat with others. Finding advice and comfort with friends may be
especially helpful. With some minor adjustments, you may find more money comes to
you through your daily work life. If applicable, early November is also a good time to
change your diet. As the month progresses, you may discover that optimism and
increased energy are prevalent, so let this be the light guiding you through the first half of
the month. Your romantic relationships may take a turn for the positive, too, and this
could result in money through your relationship or simply a deepening love with your
partner.

Virgo (Approx. August 21st to Autumnal Equinox): Business, business, business may be
the dominant theme for the beginning of the month, so if you hit the ground running, you
may find you can tap into a lot of potential waiting to be grabbed. Unexpected money
may easily come to you during the first two weeks, and adjusting your diet may also be
worth it. Love is flowing nicely at this time, too, even though you may not feel open to it
spiritually. As November evolves, you may find challenges in communication, especially
when it comes to being honest and direct. The same romantic relationships that were
good at the beginning of the month may require minor adjustments for success, but if
these changes are made, things may turn out very well over December.

Libra (Autumnal Equinox to approx. October 21st ): I realize that at the beginning of
November, you may want to chat with your friends and indulge in a variety of interests,
but this could take you away from achieving success if you make minor, necessary
adjustments when it comes to business and your professional life. It may also be worth it
to make changes to your diet. As the month moves forward, money may start easily
flowing your way through your contacts. Romance may also come easily to you, bringing
with it very good blessings. Optimism may be in the air, and your communication skills
will be sharper than normal if you stick to clarity and directness. Emotional tension may
be in the air for the last two weeks, but this will quickly dissipate. Spiritual tension may
remain in place, and although this has been going on for a while, you may see that your
inner changes are now gaining traction.

Scorpio (Approx. October 21st to approx. November 21st ): Happy birthday, Scorpios! This
is your month, and while I realize many of you have already had birthdays, that does not
mean you can’t celebrate more! November starts with a lot of emphasis on business,
being proactive there, and money easily coming to you through those channels. Your
health may also be very good right now as well. As November marches on, you may find
that your adaptability skills are showcased and that by using them, you can achieve
surprising success in your daily work life and maybe even your romantic relationships.
Even though you may feel emotionally solid and ready to go, this may be a good time to
focus on what’s coming next rather than what you want to happen. Mars energy may play
a heavy role for the whole month, culminating in a climax around the last week of the
month.

Sagittarius (Approx. November 21st to Winter Solstice): With November 2023, we inch
closer to your birthday, but before you get there, you may find challenges that have to
deal with money through work and your romantic relationships take the majority of your
time and energy. The first couple of weeks are all about adjustments, but most of those
will have to do with your professional life specifically. Be prepared for people to take
what you say to heart, so choose your words carefully. As November goes forth, you may
notice that proactivity is the name of the game, and the more you put it out there, the
more you set yourself up for maximizing future opportunities. Communication and
adaptability may be two major themes, and the good news is that both may be coming
easily to you. Sharing your spirituality with others may be good for the soul, or travel
may be very nurturing if you are so inclined.

Capricorn (Winter Solstice to approx. January 21st ): Like other signs, business and
professional development may be the two major themes that start November, and in your
case, these are not only flowing along nicely and smoothly, but they may also be
producing stronger results than expected. This is also a good time to clean your office,
body, or both. As the month continues, challenges in your romantic life may be common
around the middle of the month. Frivolously spending money in the presence of friends
may be a danger to avoid. The emphasis on the workplace may dissipate, but in its place
is a focus on adaptation, particularly communication. You may also sense emotional and
spiritual changes are coming, but their nature is evolution rather than degradation. Watch
your temper for a few days after the sun enters Sagittarius, and if you do that, you may
find the ambient energy can be channeled into productive projects.

Aquarius (Approx. January 21st to approx. February 21st ): Challenges, as they have to do
with sex, business, and shared resources, may all be themes for the first half of
November, so it would be wise to apply your intelligence to whatever comes up. The
good news is that you can find help by contacting your friends and having brief
networking conversations when possible. As November matures, the ambient energy
changes to that of optimism and clear communication. Your romantic relationships may
also take a turn for the better, and this is a good time to engage in diplomacy in whatever
life area requires it. Your emotions may still be challenged but will largely clear up by
early December. For the whole month, it is wise to play things financially conservatively.

Pisces (Approx. February 21st to Spring Equinox): November 2023 begins with tension in
the air when it comes to your romantic life, money coming to you through the workplace,
and health, so it would be wise to focus on those areas as the month begins. Even though
your emotions may be out of sorts, this will only last a few days. With the right focus,
you may put yourself in a position for long-term business success by being proactive.
This is also a good time to pick up a side job for the extra cash. As the month continues,
things may go from rolling along nicely to being full of challenges, especially when it
comes to communication and spirituality. For the last week of the month or so, your
psychic skills may be stronger than normal, as will your emotions, but these can be too
much of a good thing. Having a creative outlet for the extra energy would be smart to
develop if you don’t have one already.

These little tidbits of advice, along with this horoscope, are brought to you by Bill
Duvendack of 418 Ascendant LLC. Bill is an internationally known astrologer, author,
clairvoyant, teacher, presenter, and tarot reader. He is available for consultations of many
kinds and is an ordained Thelemic bishop who can assist in spiritual growth and
development. For more information, consult his website, www.418ascendant.com, and
feel free to email him at bill@418ascendant.com .

Aries (Spring Equinox-approx. April 21^st): August 2023 may begin with a feeling of being between two worlds: the previous world of imagination and creativity and the upcoming healing world, with the only problem area being your daily work life. A good way to work with this is to stay optimistic and circle back to things you put on the back burner that may help your current situation. As the month progresses, you may find that the workplace might take up more of your time, requiring a lot of adjustments for success. You may also discover that reviewing your spending habits, particularly impulse buys, may be smart. Also of note is that you can expect an extra energy burst around the middle of the month, and if that is the case, it is wise to have an outlet for that energy rather than letting it boil over unexpectedly and inappropriately. 

Taurus (Approx April 21^st to approx. May 21^st): Manifestation is the theme for August 2023, so if you plan things right, you may find you can maximize many results during the month. However, towards the beginning of the month, you may find challenges regarding romance and situations from your past that have strangely come back up. As the month continues, you may find that things get a lot better, especially in the romance area and fun money. Throughout the whole month, diligence and discipline may be your two strongest allies. It is also worth mentioning that your emotions may be out of sorts around the twentieth, lasting for about a week. A lot of this will have to do with how you have processed emotional wounds and the limits they impose. This will be short-lived, though, so consider this a case of forewarned is forearmed. 

Gemini (Approx. May 21^st to Summer Solstice): Fun, good fortune, and romance may be some of the themes that occur as August 2023 begins, so it is wise to stay light-hearted. Even though the workplace and daily work life may be full of challenges, especially when it comes to communication, you may find everything else in your life is rolling along nicely and smoothly at the moment, with a lot of healing occurring. As the month matures, you may find the theme shifts to specifically communication in the workplace, as Mercury stations retrograde. Regarding your health, avoiding eating while driving or engaging in manual dexterity activity would be wise. In general, this is a good time to go within and change what needs to be changed to navigate the upcoming Mercury retrograde’s focus on your professional life. 

Cancer (Summer Solstice to approx. July 21^st): Of all of the signs in the zodiac, you are the ones that are in a prime position as August 2023 opens, so it would be wise to ride the vibe as long as you can. This may especially be true regarding the workplace and the physical world in general. This is also a good time to get proactive regarding work-related projects and initiatives. As the month continues, things may go from good to great, and even the upcoming Mercury retrograde can bring surprisingly good work-related benefits if you stay humble and seize opportunities as they arise. In the latter part of the month, it is a good time to lay a foundation for emotional and spiritual projects. Be careful, though, as past hurts may paralyze your forward movement during the last two weeks. 

Leo (Approx. July 21^st to approx. August 21^st): Happy birthday Leos! This is your month to shine! The Venus retrograde complicates things a bit, as you may find a theme right now is to make do with less, especially when it comes to fun and discretionary spending. Unexpected expenses may come up that have to do with food, money, and all things related to the physical world, so it would be wise to play things safe and address whatever comes your way. As the month continues, things may go from extremely good to average, and with the Mercury retrograde, you may find your energy and attention are drawn to your work life. That means it is a good time to wrap up work projects and revisit tabled conversations. Your emotions may be out of sorts around the middle of the month, but this will be short-lived. 

Virgo (Approx. August 21^st to Autumnal Equinox): Work, work, work may be the theme of the start of August 2023, so it is smart to know that ahead of time to allocate accordingly. This is also a good time for long-term financial investments and solidifying your health and financial future. As the month continues, things may improve, but the Mercury retrograde is about to hit you hard in most life areas. Work, money, business, and health are all themes that will carry through most of the month, so it can be easy to focus and create your circumstances as necessary. This also means that August is not a good month for creativity and spirituality, so you may find it wise to return to either or both in September. 

Libra (Autumnal Equinox to approx. October 21^st): While your creativity may be flowing at the beginning of August 2023, you may find the romantic life requires some review, as is your discretionary spending. This is part of your ongoing healing process, which might create internal tension. As the month matures, you may find that the Mercury retrograde requires a lot of minor adjustments to achieve success in the workplace and with your health. Adjustments may be the theme of the last two weeks of the month, so if you stay alert, face what you need to face internally, and make the appropriate adjustments, you might hit the ground running when Mercury directs. If spiritual lessons are addressed, you may find a lot of spiritual and emotional healing, which could open the door to greater creative growth. 

Scorpio (Approx. October 21^st to approx. November 21^st): Ouch. This may be the word that best sums up the beginning of August, as challenges and growth opportunities may be common when it comes to money, romance, the love life, and stalled creativity, so it would be wise to do what you do best-take care of business by blocking out distractions. You may also find this is a time to play things financially conservatively and make the appropriate adjustments for your long-term physical world foundation. As the month continues, work, and all things related may take up the bulk of your time, and while money and love may still be challenged with the Venus retrograde, things otherwise roll along smoothly. Your emotions may become excited around the middle of the month, but this will be brief, allowing you to get back to work. 

Sagittarius (Approx November 21^st to Winter Solstice): Optimism, innovation, and extra energy may all be themes over the first two weeks of August. These themes you can easily embrace, even with the Venus retrograde impacting your love life and cash flow. Your daily work life may be full of challenges, particularly regarding communication, but it is also a good time to take the initiative when opportunities present themselves. As the month continues, it is worth noting the Mercury retrograde because you, along with Virgo, Geminis, and Pisces, will be the most affected, so consider this your alert. That transit may do more than bring communication issues. It may also uncover other issues you didn’t know about until now. The good news is that if you like to be the hero, this is an opportunity to showcase your skills. 

Capricorn (Winter Solstice to approx. January 21^st): Like Virgos, August 2023 may start with a lot of emphasis on your professional life and work routine, so it would be wise to focus on the practical. Also worth mentioning is that this is a good time to take a second look at how you process emotions and see if it is a good time for an upgrade. As the month continues, the workload only intensifies, and the Mercury retrograde will bring its fair share of unexpected projects and miscues. You may also find the latter part of the month is a good time to focus on the actual business side of what you do rather than just the daily grind. Playing it safe in areas of romance may also be smart to do for the whole month, but especially towards the end. 

Aquarius (Approx. January 21^st to approx. February 21^st): This Venus retrograde may make itself felt in your life as August 2023 begins, so it would be wise to handle money and romance cautiously until the retrograde ends. Additionally, you may find that prosperity, specifically investments, is at a crossroads and that unexpected expenses that are a bigger hassle than normal may come out. Also, watch your diet, as food poisoning may be possible. As August continues, you may find that things pick up when Mercury retrogrades, but what is coming up are details that need to be addressed, more than major situations. Your emotions may be out of sorts around the middle of the month, but this will only last a few days. All in all, compared to other signs, things might not be so bad. 

Pisces (Approx. February 21^st to Spring Equinox): Work and the daily work routine may be the major sources of tension as August 2023 begins, so it would be wise to detach and do what needs to be done. Prosperity may be rolling along nicely and smoothly, too, and much of what is happening now is karmic. As the month matures, you may discover that the workplace becomes tenser and that miscommunications and scheduling issues may be two areas to address. However, you are in a good position to lay a long-term foundation from a business perspective. You may also discover that magick is in the air somehow, whether it is a chance encounter or things miraculously coming together. This Mercury retrograde period will primarily have to do with how you spend your time daily to achieve success. 

*For all signs-Mercury stations retrograde on July 22, at twenty-one degrees Virgo, and will be retrograde until September 16, where it finishes at eight degrees Virgo. 

These little tidbits of advice, along with this horoscope, are brought to you by Bill Duvendack of 418 Ascendant LLC. Bill is an internationally known astrologer, author, clairvoyant, teacher, presenter, and tarot reader. He is available for consultations of many kinds and is an ordained Thelemic bishop who can assist in spiritual growth and development. For more information, consult his website, www.418ascendant.com, and feel free to email him at bill@418ascendant.com. 

Horoscopes for the month of May 2023

Aries (Spring Equinox-approx. April 21st): May 2023 may begin with a feeling that it is time to make some minor adjustments, especially regarding communication and how you handle electronics. You may also find pleasure with your friends, and money flows easily to you through the people you know. Opportunities for prosperity may exist if you act fast and have a contingency plan. As the month progresses, you may find that things no longer need minor adjustments and that friendships and communication are rolling along better than at the beginning of the month. However, challenges and growth opportunities may be present when it comes to your love life and your immediate family. You may also find that your house requires some TLC that costs money, but this may pay off better than expected in the long run.

Taurus (Approx. April 21st to approx. May 21st ): Happy birthday Taurus! This is your month to treat yourself and indulge in creature comforts. For the most part, May 2023 begins with a review process, not only of communication but also regarding how you approach your daily work and what you can do to ensure success in the long run. You may also find you are emotionally and spiritually growing, even though it may feel like it’s taking longer than you want. As the month continues, it is worth noting that your romantic life is rolling along well, as is the time you spend with your immediate family. You may also discover that your communication skills require some adjustments, but these are short-term. When the middle of the month arrives, you may find that your temper is shorter than normal but that you have above-average energy to get things done. It would also be wise to make sure your ego does not get in the way of growth.

Gemini (Approx. May 21st to Summer Solstice): Even though the sun does not move into Gemini until May 21st, you may find that love is in the air, as is good fortune, and both of these are especially true when it comes to people you know and how they can help. Your prosperity may continue to roll along easily, and if you are alert, you can maximize your gain. As the month progresses, things go from okay to spectacular, especially when Mercury directs. Towards the end of the month, your creativity may be stronger than normal, and your optimism may be infectious. While your daily life may require minor adjustments, these will only be needed in the short term. The opportunities present at the beginning of the month may be gone by the end, and now the attention turns to the maturation process of your emotions and spirituality.

Cancer (Summer Solstice to approx. July 21st ): Even though there is a Mercury retrograde at the beginning of the month, you may find that otherwise, things are rolling along nicely and smoothly and that things are coming up that need to be dealt with anyway. Money may be tight, particularly when it comes to increasing your profit margin, and your ongoing work healing your wounds continues until the middle of the month. Once the middle of the month arrives, you may find that things clear up rather quickly, and while your daily life may be returning to normal, now is the time to make some communication adjustments. You may also find that good things may be coming your way in your romantic life and when it comes to your immediate family. Spiritual unfoldment and improving your ability to work with emotions may be two strong themes that last until June.

Leo (Approx. July 21st to approx. August 21st ): The beginning of May 2023 may bring a host of challenges, especially regarding your daily life and diet, so it would be wise to tread lightly. However, you may also find your friendships rolling along nice and smooth, and money may be easily flowing through your connections. Until the middle of the month, you may find opportunities for long-term growth, but this will dramatically change the later it gets. As May continues, the challenges from earlier in the month may still be present, but they are not as intense as earlier. Mars enters Leo on May 21st, the same day the sun enters Gemini, and both of these mean that through the middle of June, you may find your energy levels are higher than normal, your fortune is better than usual, and your creativity is stronger than average.

Virgo (Approx. August 21st to Autumnal Equinox): May 2023 may begin with strong
emotions, and the Mercury retrograde amplifies these at the start of the month, so it would be wise to keep control of your emotions and to address what needs it when it comes to your daily life and health. Money may flow through your fingers right now, and while your profit margin may not be that great, you are still treading water. There may also be challenges in communication when it comes to your love life. As the month continues, you may find that things line up for a strong foundation later this year if you keep working. The home life and immediate family may be rolling along well, and the romantic challenges from earlier in the month have dissipated as quickly as they arrived. Spiritual and emotional tension may also be present for the whole month, but these are
dull sounds in the background of your life and may not be overly intense.

Libra (Autumnal Equinox to approx. October 21st ): Even though home life and immediate family may have their share of challenges right now, you may find success when it comes to networking and spending time with friends. Money may be tight, too, but this will change later in the month. Your internal wounds that you have been working on for a while are still there to be healed, and one of the better ways to accrue the healing is through humility and honesty. As the month continues, you may see that inspiration is coming easier than normal and that this is a good time to lay the foundation for group participation. If you were born around the beginning of the sign of Libra, you are in a prime spot to lay a big, solid foundation that has to do with group participation and taking new approaches to old ideas. Mars moving into Leo may ignite your creativity and give you the energy to get things done.

Scorpio (Approx. October 21st to approx. November 21st ): Every May, tension is in the air, but this year you may find it is more so than normal, especially because of the Mercury retrograde, so it would be wise to bury yourself in your work since it is rolling along smoothly at the start of the month. This is also a good time to be proactive regarding how you practice and live your spirituality and decide how and where you want to grow from here. As the month progresses, it is worth noting that when Mars enters Leo, your temper may be shorter than normal, and you have a higher-than-average energy level. Your creativity may also be stronger than normal, even though optimism may be hard to develop. Tense communication may be in the air the whole month, but towards the end, the emphasis changes from wrapping things up to going through the birthing process of your next project.

Sagittarius (Approx. November 21st to Winter Solstice): Money and romance may be full of tension as May 2023 begins, but these will be short-lived and should resolve by the end of the month. The first two weeks of May are still a good time to lay the foundation for projects that have to do with your self-expression, but to achieve success; you may have to take a second look at your emotions and spirituality because it may be time for a change. As the month continues, it is worth mentioning that you may feel a second win as Mars enters Leo, and your optimism and creativity may be stronger than normal. However, emotional tension may be present too, especially regarding subjects of conversation and your daily life, but this will be short-lived. The last two weeks of May may contain a lot of challenges in general, but a key to dealing with these things is to look inward and see what you need to change and why.

Capricorn (Winter Solstice to approx. January 21st ): Your home life and immediate
family may be full of tension right now, so it would be wise to stay detached and do what needs to be done for the whole of the unit. The beginning of May 2023 may be a prime time to lay a foundation in your career and daily life, as long as you clean up what needs to be cleaned up and are willing to be patient for your results. While home life stays the same for the entire month, you may discover that you no longer have to clear space or clean up leftover issues like at the start of the month. Rather, now is the time for proactivity and calculations. Your emotions and spirituality may roll along smoothly for the whole month, and lining up your personal development with physical world values may be the key to long-term success.

Aquarius (Approx. January 21st to approx. February 21st ): The power of May 2023 should not be understated as you make your plans for the month. Pluto retrogrades in your sign on the first, and you may find challenges and growth opportunities related to your physical life and body. The Mercury retrograde may focus on electronics more than anything else, but in contrast, you may see that money and love are available to you through your friends and casual acquaintances. As May continues, it is worth noting that the challenges in the workplace and daily life are still there, but now your patience is
thinner and your temper shorter, prompting you to focus on keeping your ego in check and seeing where and when it would be wise to be humble and open to new approaches. The good news is that the later in the month it gets, the more fun there is to be had, and an outing with friends might just be what the doctor ordered.

Pisces (Approx. February 21st to Spring Equinox): Emotional tension and internal
maturation may be the two dominant themes at the beginning of May 2023, so it would be wise to detach as much as possible. You may also note that frivolous spending comes back to bite you in the rear, and your daily work life may call for adjustments. As May marches on, improvements may be common, and your daily life starts producing big results with some patience and dedication. Your emotions may still be tense, but this will be short-lived. Challenges as a theme may come into being around the 21st, and while some may be short-lived, they may still have ramifications that last for quite some time. ©2023 Bill Duvendack, 418 Ascendant LLC

*Mercury Directs on May 16th in Taurus.
*Pluto retrogrades May 1st until October 12th back into Capricorn.

These little tidbits of advice, along with this horoscope, are brought to you by Bill
Duvendack of 418 Ascendant LLC. Bill is an internationally known astrologer, author, clairvoyant, teacher, presenter, and tarot reader. He is available for consultations of many kinds and is an ordained Thelemic bishop who can assist in spiritual growth and development. For more information, consult his website, www.418ascendant.com, and email him at bill@418ascendant.com.