The Cosmic Connection
Rising sign horoscopes for April 2 – 8
♈ Aries: A challenge to your values and resources from your community is incoming. Remain in alignment with your heart and in your own authority. Have some fun to release any tension.
♉ Taurus: A work situation or projection from others may have you questioning your self-worth. Being the best version of yourself with ease and grace is the way through.
♊ Gemini: A hidden force or person secretly working against you emerges. A perspective shift accompanies an acknowledgement of the blind spot. Effective communication is important.
♋ Cancer: Entanglements with others can become a source of friction. It’s a good time to lean on the support of your social circles. Believe in yourself, and handle things with confidence.
♌ Leo: Someone close may throw you off your game at work. Stay rooted in the depths of your being and your authenticity. Your inner light will shield you from anyone else’s shade.
♍ Virgo: The pursuit of a new adventure or endeavor may be tempered by something more immediate requiring your attention. Feel into and address the situation, then circle back.
♎ Libra: The value of intimacy is on the table as it involves taking a risk and potentially merging resources. Talk through any fears or hesitation with friends who share your heart space.
♏ Scorpio: Your closest relationships and partnerships hold up the mirror for you to learn more about yourself. This is the theme of the week. Feel into and alchemize deep emotions that rise.
♐ Sagittarius: Lines of communication become the highlight this week, and the incoming call is from your body. Quiet your mind and be present to tune into and receive the messages.
♑ Capricorn: Give yourself a permission slip to indulge. All work and no play can be a Capricorn tendency. Treat yourself to something you enjoy, that brings you pleasure, and have fun!
♒ Aquarius: Remain focused on your personal sense of freedom. Dynamics between home, family, and work may become a source of friction. Liberating yourself is the lesson.
♓ Pisces: Tap even more deeply into the messages and communication from your soul. Resume or begin a daily practice that helps you quiet your mind, feel at peace, and drop into your heart.
Weekly astrology summary:
The cosmic tensions continue this week with two consecutive, biannual configurations. The first headbutt comes from Venus in Taurus challenging Pluto in Aquarius, which holds steady throughout April 3. The experience of this configuration can feel like dredging up relationship dynamics that usually prefer to remain hidden in the shadows. On the same day, the moon will add a deeper emotional layer, which, ultimately, will allow for the transmutation of whatever rises to the surface. Be aware of any tendency to hold one’s ground and resist change. The best way through the tension is motivated, heart-centered action and acknowledgement that foster deeper self-worth and growth.
The second is the sun in Aries challenging Jupiter in Cancer on April 5. Solely focusing on oneself gets schooled by social skills in extending care and empathy to others. Expansion lies in recognizing the needs of others and showing emotional maturity. Although the lived experience may be different for each person, the opportunity for everyone in these aspects is to handle the created tension and conflict through action, ingenuity, and positive growth and change. See the above horoscope for your rising sign for more specific insight and guidance. If you’re unsure what your rising sign is, you can email me at ursaalchemy@gmail.com, learn more in my tutorial video on my Ursa Alchemy YouTube channel, or cast your own birth chart for free on astro.com.
Ursula Duffy is a Professional Astrologer, Certified Aromatherapist and founder of Ursa Alchemy. Find her astrology readings and astrological aromatherapy services, teachings, podcast, get in touch and more at www.ursaalchemy.com or ursaalchemy@gmail.com.
