These April self-care horoscopes for each of the 12 zodiac signs are based on the upcoming astrological transits, (the movement of the planets around the sky), and some of the general themes that are going to be activated for you in the coming month.
As a witch, I’ll be sharing some predictions, insight, and inspiration on how you can most effectively nurture yourself and practice self-care this month based on the cosmos.
I highly recommend that you generate your birth chart at www.astro.com or www.astro-charts.com and read the horoscope for your rising sign but if you only know your sun sign, you can read for sun signs too or instead.
Please note that in order to generate a chart with an accurate rising sign, you will need your exact birth time, as even a few minutes can actually make a difference.
April 2023 Astrological Transits
- Full Moon in Libra (April 6): This will be the last full moon before eclipse season so it’s a great time to really lean into your juiciest, most beautiful moon rituals and manifestations. Call in support in finding balance in your life and your relationships.
- New Moon Eclipse in Aries (April 20): This solar eclipse is the first in a series of Aries/Libra lunar and solar eclipses over the next two years. It’s also the second new moon in Aries in a row, (the last was March 21!) This is a powerful portal for transforming your life and stepping into your next level identity.
- Mercury Retrograde in Taurus (April 21): This will be our first planetary retrograde since the end of January and it’s happening in the slowest and most grounded sign in the zodiac. Mercury is inviting us to press pause, slow down, and smell the roses.
April 2023 Horoscopes For Self Care & Wellness
2023 April monthly horoscopes are here! Don’t forget to read for your sun AND rising sign.
April 2023 Aries Horoscope – Sun & Rising
The full moon in Libra is an invitation to celebrate the people closest to you, who you share your life with. Call in a feeling of balance between focusing on your individuality and sense of self as well as uplifting those you are in relationship with.
The new moon solar eclipse is happening in your sign! This is a powerful portal of transformation that will have far-reaching effects on many areas of your life. You’ll see this transformation slowly unfold over the next two years, but this is your first taste, so just notice what themes come up during the eclipse.
Mercury retrograde in Taurus is asking you to slow down around your material manifestations. The money, house, and other things you desire so much are coming your way. However, they’ll come much more easily if you reflect during this retrograde on why you truly desire them and get grounded in how they will bring pleasure and ease into your life.
April 2023 Taurus Horoscope – Sun & Rising
The full moon in Libra is an invitation to celebrate the beautiful, special little moments in your everyday life. Call in a feeling of balance between accomplishing the mundane responsibilities that fill your day to day as well as allowing beauty and art to be present and necessary.
The new moon solar eclipse in Aries is a powerful portal of transformation that will mostly occur in your dreams. You’ll see transformation around your inner voice and the way you talk to yourself and trust your intuition slowly unfold over the next two years.
Mercury retrograde in your sign is asking you to slow down – big time. You’re usually pretty good at taking your time and stopping to smell the roses but any urgency that’s snuck into your vibe lately is taking a back seat. Reflect on where in your life could use a pause and get grounded in pleasure again.
April 2023 Gemini Horoscope – Sun & Rising
The full moon in Libra is an invitation to celebrate all the little things in life that bring you joy. Call in a feeling of balance between creating beauty and art to share with others as well as for the joy it brings you personally.
The new moon solar eclipse in Aries is a powerful portal of transformation that will have the biggest impact on the communities you engage in. You’ll see transformation slowly unfold over the next two years around which groups you choose to show up in and the way your values are reflected in the communities around you.
Mercury retrograde in Taurus is asking you to slow down and take some much needed rest and soul nourishment. Reflect on what would allow you to truly rest and feel grounded in sleep, self-care, and intuitive support.
April 2023 Cancer Horoscope – Sun & Rising
The full moon in Libra is an invitation to celebrate what makes you feel safe to be in sacred relationship with others. Call in a feeling of balance between feeling safe and secure in your relationships as well as cultivating that safety for yourself.
The new moon solar eclipse in Aries is a powerful portal of transformation that will have the biggest impact on your work, career, or business. You’ll see transformation slowly unfold over the next two years around how you fulfill your higher calling and achieve your goals in this area.
Mercury retrograde in Taurus is asking you to slow down and take a step back from any groups you’re a part of that feel like they are draining your energy or asking too much of you. Reflect on what kinds of community or group spaces would feel grounding and supportive to you.
April 2023 Leo Horoscope – Sun & Rising
The full moon in Libra is an invitation to celebrate the beauty you create through your voice and words. When you write or speak, people stop and listen because you speak to their hearts and souls. Call in a feeling of balance between using your voice for the sake of others as well as writing or singing just for yourself.
The new moon solar eclipse in Aries is a powerful portal of transformation that will have the biggest impact on your spiritual life. You’ll see transformation slowly unfold over the next two years around how you engage with your spiritual practice and the teachers and leaders you learn from.
Mercury retrograde in Taurus is asking you to slow down and press pause in your work or business. You’ve been hustling recently and it’s time to take some much-needed rest and a step back from the edge of burn out. Reflect on what would make your work life feel full of ease and abundance.
April 2023 Virgo Horoscope – Sun & Rising
The full moon in Libra is an invitation to celebrate the unadulterated pleasure you find in beauty and art. You’re often very practical and realistic but you have a profound ability to find beauty in everything. Call in a feeling of balance between enjoying art and finding art and beauty within yourself.
The new moon solar eclipse in Aries is a powerful portal of transformation that may feel like a walk through the underworld. You’ll see transformation slowly unfold over the next two years, helping you step into your most authentic self, if you embrace your shadows along with the light.
Mercury retrograde in Taurus is asking you to slow down in soaking up all that wisdom and making all those travel plans. You’ve been deep in research mode, but you’re burning yourself out. Reflect on what would make travel and learning feel fun and pleasurable again.
April 2023 Libra Horoscope – Sun & Rising
The full moon in your sign is an invitation to celebrate the beauty that lives within you. Celebrate yourself and the artistic masterpiece that is your soul. Call in a feeling of balance between self-love and appreciation as well as receiving love and support from others.
The new moon solar eclipse in Aries is a powerful portal of transformation that will have the biggest impact on your closest relationships. You’ll see transformation slowly unfold over the next two years around the ways that you show up in sacred union with others.
Mercury retrograde in Taurus is asking you to slow down and allow appreciation for your whole self to shine through. Not just the light, not just the graceful aspects of your personality, but the darkness and shadows that exist too. This would be a great time to take up shadow work journaling!
April 2023 Scorpio Horoscope – Sun & Rising
The full moon in Libra is an invitation to celebrate your intuitive gifts and inner wisdom. Celebrate the beauty of self-trust. Call in a feeling of balance between trusting your intuition and allowing guidance from your spirit guides or even goddesses to support you too.
The new moon solar eclipse in Aries is a powerful portal of transformation that will have the biggest impact on your health and wellness. You’ll see transformation slowly unfold over the next two years around how you feel good and healthy in your body.
Mercury retrograde in Taurus is asking you to slow down in your relationships. You may have been quick to react recently or caught up in your own needs and desires. Reflect on how you can feel more grounded in pleasure and ease and in supporting the people closest to you in accessing those feelings as well.
April 2023 Sagittarius Horoscope – Sun & Rising
The full moon in Libra is an invitation to celebrate the diverse communities you are a part of and the beauty of truly equitable spaces. Call in a feeling of balance between standing up for justice and what you believe as well as allowing your community to support you too.
The new moon solar eclipse in Aries is a powerful portal of transformation that will have the biggest impact on your creativity. You’ll see transformation slowly unfold over the next two years around how you find joy and inspiration all around you.
Mercury retrograde in Taurus is asking you to slow down and press pause on your rituals and routines. Reflect on how your rituals or even just daily habits have been serving you – and how they have not. Focus on getting grounded in the daily activities that truly bring you pleasure.
April 2023 Capricorn Horoscope – Sun & Rising
The full moon in Libra is an invitation to celebrate your unique brand of artistic expression: whether it shows up as paintings, spreadsheets, or conversation. Call in a work-life balance that allows every part of your life to feel beautiful.
The new moon solar eclipse in Aries is a powerful portal of transformation that will have the biggest impact on your home life. You’ll see transformation slowly unfold over the next two years as people and places that are not truly home for you fall away and you find safety within yourself.
Mercury retrograde in Taurus is asking you to slow down and press pause on your creative ventures. Your creativity and inspiration will return, but they’ll come back to you much more easily if you reflect now on what projects truly bring you pleasure.
April 2023 Aquarius Horoscope – Sun & Rising
The full moon in Libra is an invitation to celebrate the inspiring conversations you so often find yourself in. You attract people who see your unique wisdom for its potency, but also those who open your mind even more. Call in a balance between sharing your wisdom and learning from others.
The new moon solar eclipse in Aries is a powerful portal of transformation that will have the biggest impact on the way you express yourself. You’ll see transformation slowly unfold over the next two years around the words you use to describe yourself and the way you share your thoughts.
Mercury retrograde in Taurus is asking you to slow down and take some serious time for rest and rejuvenation. Take an extra long spa day or go away for a weekend of solitude and peace. Reflect on how you can get grounded in rest on a regular basis.
April 2023 Pisces Horoscope – Sun & Rising
The full moon in Libra is an invitation to celebrate your magickal, mystical, intuitive self. Celebrate your shadows and the parts of you that others think are too much. Call in a balance between standing in your power and surrendering to the depths.
The new moon solar eclipse in Aries is a powerful portal of transformation that will have the biggest impact on your finances and perhaps your sex life. You’ll see transformation slowly unfold over the next two years around claiming your true worth – you are worthy of wealth and orgasms.
Mercury retrograde in Taurus is asking you to slow down and go with the flow. You’re likely to have a very classic Mercury retrograde experience, so plan extra time for dealing with typos, miscommunications, and travel delays. Mercury isn’t just messing with you, it’s calling for a slower pace of life.