On Sunday, April 21, Juno, the “asteroid of commitment,” goes direct in your sign, Virgo, enhancing the depth of your relationships, both romantic and platonic. As your partnerships level up, make sure to nurture such growth by expressing your love and appreciation for the people in question. There is a night that’s best spent alone: Tuesday, April 23, during the dramatic full moon in intense Scorpio. Consider this lunation cosmic PMS. Rest and self-care are your allies. Indulge in beauty rituals or whatever practices help you manage stress. Scorpio is the sign of transformation, so the vibe will be chaotic. It’s best to channel your energy into experimenting with beauty rituals rather than risk playing with people’s hearts.

And, phew. Thursday, April 25, marks the end of Mercury retrograde, paving the way for clearer communication and reduced misunderstandings. Then, as loving Venus enters Taurus on Monday, April 29, you should continue to notice evolution and positive change within your relationships, but with fewer misunderstandings. Learning to pause before firing off an agitated text and reducing time on social media are valuable practices even when your ruling planet is direct. Part of your signature perfectionism can manifest as anxiety, so anything to reduce stress is a valuable skill set.

The month comes to a close with fighter Mars moving into its home sign of Aries on Tuesday, April 30. Mars is associated with sex, so when it’s stationed in a sign it is happy in, like Aries, this means that romance is able to evolve in tandem with sex. Basically, if you’re hooking up with someone and not sure where it’s going, especially now that Juno is direct, that passion will couple with long-term potential. If such dating advice doesn’t apply to you, Mars in Aries provides great energy for getting ahead at work. Enjoy Mercury direct, and we’ll see you in May, Virgo.

Important dates in April 2024:

Monday, April 1: Mercury goes retrograde in Aries
Thursday, April 4: Venus enters Aries
Monday, April 8: New moon and solar eclipse in Aries
Friday, April 19: Sun enters Taurus
Sunday, April 21: Juno goes direct in Virgo
Tuesday, April 23: Full moon in Scorpio
Thursday, April 25: Mercury goes direct in Aries
Monday, April 29: Venus enters Taurus
Tuesday, April 30: Mars enters Aries

To see monthly predictions for another zodiac sign, check out our full list of April 2024 horoscopes.