By Narayana Montúfar
Feel your five senses awakening! After a twisty and fiery Aries season, Taurus season is just what your mind, body, and soul need. Like nature, you can begin to bloom as the sun enters the earth sign on April 19 — but due to the rare and exciting alignment between Jupiter and Uranus on April 20, you’re being asked to blossom in a completely new (and even a little scary) direction. But as the story goes, there has to be an ending before a new beginning. The April 23 full moon in Scorpio is your best chance to begin recycling the old into the new by alchemizing fear into power! Scorpio is a water sign, meaning that your feelings are your vehicle for this transformation.
On April 25, communication trickster Mercury goes direct in Aries, dropping you clues regarding this new direction. Keep your wits about you now, as the yearly Mars-Neptune meetup could spell lies and deception for some. April 29 and April 30 begin two of the luckiest and most useful transits in 2024. The cosmic lovers – Venus and Mars – will occupy their favorite spots in the sky. This brings opportunities for romance and deep bonds until May 23, so be sure to stay open to new connections during this time.
Make it a point to begin something new on May 7 during the new moon in Taurus. This is one of your best opportunities of the year to shoot for the stars! You have the drive, perseverance, and vision required to start materializing a dream. The road to get there might not necessarily be what you had initially planned thanks to the May 13 alignment between the sun and spontaneous Uranus. But by the time the luckiest day of the year arrives (the May 18 meeting between the sun and Jupiter), you will be glad you kept an open mind and an open heart.
Aries
Your birthday season brought you a lot of beginnings, Aries. And in Taurus season, you get to anchor them and even translate them into gains or money! Keep an eye on the rare April 20 meeting between Jupiter and Uranus, which might require you to take a financial risk. If possible, wait until the April 26 Mars-Neptune connection ends, which brings deceiving energy to the mix.
Your fiery planet, Mars, blazes into your sign on April 30, elevating your energy, stamina, and drive for the next six weeks. If you have a project to work on or finish, these weeks are golden for making headway! Mars and Pluto’s harmonious connection on May 3 is especially potent for making your mark in the world. The days between May 7 and May 18 highlight your finances—when a raise or bonus could be in your stars!
Taurus
This birthday season could be one of your most rewarding yet, Taurus. Since 2018, change-maker Uranus has been upgrading your life and personal values with the end goal of liberating you. If you’ve abandoned old belief systems, by the rare April 20 Jupiter-Uranus alignment, you could be in for a significant breakthrough and even windfall! A raise, bonus, or powerful position could now be in your cards.
The April 23 Scorpio full moon brings a relationship or personal connection to an end, making room for something new to come into your life. You will notice this by the ultra-lucky May 7 Taurus new moon, which features the fortuitous Venus and Jupiter in your sign. If the May 13 meeting between the sun and Uranus throws you a curveball in your plans, taking the road less traveled could land you a sweet surprise by May 18.
Gemini
Dive into the unknown, Gemini! This Taurus season, you might notice a growing desire to be alone with your thoughts, most likely responding to a deep sense of curiosity. It is in deep states of relaxation or meditation when your most magical and groundbreaking thoughts arrive, especially around the rare April 20 Jupiter-Uranus kiss.
The days between April 22 and April 27 could be tricky when it comes to work and business. If a project threatens to dissolve under the Scorpio full moon, make sure you have all the correct information. As Mars and Neptune merge, not all is what it seems to be. The end of Taurus season will require you to keep an eye on your wellness practices. Activations of electrical Uranus could make it hard to rest and sleep. Yoga, aromatherapy, and meditation could do the trick!
Cancer
Aries season brought career beginnings your way, Cancer, and this Taurus season, you will focus on cementing them. Starting April 30, Mars in Aries makes the next six weeks ideal for meeting, punching forward, and closing deals. Mars and Pluto’s connection on May 3, in particular, could bring a juicy, long-term contract your way.
The area of business relations is where you also shine now. You might notice that to achieve your goals, you must enlist the help of powerful collaborators. Some might be eccentric, interesting personalities that break the classic mold. They might appear in your orbit on various occasions around April 20, April 23, May 7, and May 18. This is one of those times of the year when opening your mind to mingling with people outside your usual periphery will pay off!
Leo
Get ready to skyrocket, Leo! Wild-child Uranus in your career sector since 2018 has signified an “unrotting” of how you approach this area of your life. By April 20, you will see why this needed to happen. A top position or golden opportunity could be given to you now or by the luckiest day of the year — May 18! Just remember, this is a time to embrace radical change and experimentation.
Tiptoe around intense clients or authority figures around April 30, when Venus in your career sector clashes with power player Pluto. Pay attention to the signs, as there is more for you to notice below the surface. The May 7 Taurus new moon is as lucky as new moons can be. During this time, take the long view and set intentions concerning the role you want to play in the world at large.
Virgo
You might not recognize yourself after this season is done with you, Virgo! The April 23 Scorpio full moon marks the end of a belief, idea, or way of communicating with the outside world. Let it go, as more likely than not, this way of thinking has been affecting a close relationship. After all, this season puts a focus on your intimacy sector. Mars entering Aries on April 30 heralds a six-week period during which you will need to pay more attention to what’s happening with your closest bonds.
This season, you attract more luck when you open your mind by traveling, learning, and experimenting with new places and ideas. The rare meeting between Jupiter and Uranus on April 20 might set you off on an epic journey, bringing a fabulous time to travel and study.
Libra
After the epic transformation of Aries season, Taurus season gives you a lot to think about and figure out. Relationships of all kinds continue to change now, with Mars asking you to set clear boundaries in some and Venus in Taurus sweetening and solidifying others, starting April 29.
If you’re in a serious relationship, wild child Uranus’ antics on April 20, May 13, and May 18 might feel like your partner is behaving erratically. Contrary to what you might think, giving them space and more freedom could be just the antidote. If you’re single, Pluto stationing retrograde on May 2 invites you to take a deeper look at how your taste in prospects is radically changing. Regardless of your status, small but mighty Pluto is showing you more profound ways to experience pleasure.
Scorpio
Rejoice, Scorpio! On April 25, Mercury goes direct in your zone of daily work, putting an end to the trial and error you’ve been experiencing with certain projects and/or tech tools. With Mercury now direct and Mars entering this sector of your chart on April 30, you will be busy catching up on and being productive this season.
Relationships are the other area of your life that will be busy this season. You might notice a decrease in your desire to hold onto connections that have expired their due date—whether they are friendships, business, or romantic. While Uranus’ energy in your chart sometimes feels disruptive, it does point to the need for freedom right now. This might ring true around the April 23 Scorpio full moon. You might also revisit certain conversations around commitment and boundaries when Venus meets Uranus on May 18.
Sagittarius
Big things are scheduled for you this season, Sagittarius—just how you like it! Your planet, Jupiter, will perform a rare meet-up with Uranus, the planet of electricity and sudden change. Brilliant ideas, aha moments, and even an unexpected windfall could be in your cards around April 20. If an idea is born now, put it in motion at the ultra-lucky May 7 new moon, which inspires action at work or with any personal project that could use an injection of creativity.
More good news! May 18 features the luckiest day of the year, and you are one of the zodiac signs on the receiving end of this fortune. Today, expand in the direction of a cherished dream. By the time Gemini season arrives, Jupiter will push you forward, ensuring it materializes.
Capricorn
Sink into pleasure, Capricorn! After the intensity of Aries season, the season of the Bull invites you to breathe, relax, and enjoy time in blooming nature. After all, Taurus rules your zone of fun, play, romance, and creativity. Your sex life is definitely a focus, especially around the April 20 and May 18 kinky activations. With Mars entering Aries on April 30, it’s time to let your freaky flag fly for the next six weeks!
If you’re single and considering dating, the May 7 Taurus new moon is your best time of the year to fill out an online profile or declare your love to someone. Do keep in mind that when Mercury squares off with Pluto between May 15 and May 17, intense exchanges could take place. Luckily, by the time the luckiest day of the year arrives on May 18, Jupiter brings sweetness to your love life.
Aquarius
Taurus season will be a reflective time for you, Aquarius, so don’t be surprised to see yourself becoming more introverted and needing more time alone than usual. This will be especially true around the April 23 Scorpio full moon, which is bound to culminate a big project at work. Keep an eye on your wallet and expenses around April 26 when Mars and Neptune align. A miscalculation could cost you some extra dollars later on. Mercury goes direct on your zone of communication on April 25, but the mental fog doesn’t truly clear until May 5. Be extra careful to avoid mixups until then.
One of your highlights this season is Venus and Jupiter bringing sweetness to your home sector. You will feel closer to your partner, roommates, and even neighbors. Redecorating a little corner in your abode is also an option this season, especially when adding some electrifying tones that energize you!
Pisces
For you, Pisces, this season will feel jam-packed – especially when it comes to communication and thought processes. Avoid making big decisions around the highly emotional April 23 full moon as much as possible. The bond between Mars and Neptune around this time could cloud your judgment, making this a time to practice deep discernment.
Your thoughts, words, and inner dialogue hold incredible power now. The rare and exciting meet-up between Jupiter and Uranus on April 20 could feel like a lightning bolt igniting your intuition. An idea for a book, a podcast, or a business could be born now and be successful and lucrative in the long term. Keep your mind open and your eyes peeled between May 13 and May 18, when this genius energy could return to help you fine-tune this groundbreaking and unique idea even more!
Narayana Montúfar is a Mexican-born, California-based astrologer, writer, and Akashic reader who finds inspiration in the symbolic language of the cosmos. She is the author of ‘Moon Signs: Unlock Your Inner Luminary Power’, the resident astrologer for House of Intuition, and a guest writer for Women’s Health, Cosmopolitan, Well+Good, Refinery29, and Parade. Find her on Instagram at @narayanamontufar or at her website naromon.com.