Astrology Insights for the Week of April 20, 2025

This week, the cosmos invites us into a reckoning. With a potent last quarter moon in Aquarius, Venus and Saturn’s final conjunction in Pisces, and a climactic Mars-Pluto opposition, revelations abound. The theme? "Tales from the Crypt." What lies buried within our psyches, politics, and collective systems is stirring awake.

The Last Quarter Moon: Cratered Illusions

This is the first of two lunar quarter moons in Aquarius, the second arrives at 29° on May 20. Mark your journal now: where are you today in relation to your hopes, dreams, and ideals? Then revisit next month to reflect on what’s shifted. There’s an intense urge to take action under this sky. Mars in Leo squares both the Sun and Moon, stoking the fire of impulsive moves and theatrical displays. But caution is key. Acting too quickly could alienate allies and create ripple effects across your entire kingdom. The sound of silence may be the wisest course, even as the tempta...

If you celebrate it, I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Sagittarius season should be joyful. Jupiter, the planet of abundance and blessings, rules the sign. It was challenging for many as last week included two difficult transits. The Sun and Mars in Sagittarius made tense squares with Saturn in Pisces. The Sun focuses our attention. Mars invokes movement, conflicts, and accidents. Saturn imprisons, delays, and disappoints but brings achievement after hard work.

The biggest story is that there were several rounds of hostages released from Gaza in exchange for a ceasefire, aid to Gaza, and the release of Palestinian prisoners. Sagittarius is associated with freedom. How beautiful to see (Sun) people running (Mars) to their loved ones after a horrific ordeal (Saturn). There were several delays, but they extended the deal extra days. The collaboration enhanced by Venus in Libra is not likely to last. The planet of peace will meet the South Node, a cosmic drain on November 29; the...