Astrology Forecast for April 13 - 19, 2026
Image: "She's Like the Wind" by Christine Cholowsky. Shared with permission.
Note: the dates in this forecast are for the Pacific time zone.
Unless I provide a specific timeframe, we'll feel the energies 24-72 hours before the date I mention (the date when the planetary alignment is exact).
They'll gain strength as they approach, and linger for 24–48 hours after, gradually fading with each passing hour.
💫 To Make the Most of This Week:
This week is bursting with positive, optimistic energy. Love, romance, career, personal empowerment, spiritual pursuits - it's all for the taking, so don't squander this week!
The key thing to know about this week is that there is a super powerful Aries stellium in the skies - 6 planets! This is the week to connect with your inner warrior and action-taker, Mars.
Here are a few things to try this week:
1. Do you tend to procrastinate?
This is the week to do that thing you've been avoiding! Aries energy rewards decisive action — pick one task you’ve been circling around and give it 10 focused minutes. Momentum will do the rest.
2. Do you struggle with setting healthy boundaries?
If there is a difficult conversation you've been dreading and avoiding, this week can help you muster your courage. And, don't forget to set an intention for greater assertiveness on the New Moon in Aries, on April 17.
3. Do you work with vision boards?
Activate yours on the New Moon this week, for some extra oomph. The New Moon is on April 17, but wait until 8:58 a.m. PDT, because the Moon is void of course before that.
Simply leave your vision board in the window and let it absorb the celestial energy of new beginnings, confidence, and “can-do” spirit.
Set the intention “So be it, so it is” – to help your dreams come into reality.
☀️ ♈If you're an Aries, considering that this powerhouse of Aries energy will be locked in your Solar Return chart, your next 12 months could be a very important period in your life. It's a good year to book a Solar Return reading, to learn about your year ahead.
💫 Key Astro-Events:
Now let's take a look at the astro-events this week:
✨ Monday April 13: Venus sextile Jupiter, and...a drumroll...an Opportunity Period!
What a lovely day! Venus and Jupiter support each other. This is an excellent energy for romantic matters.
For the metaphysically inclined, charge a rose quartz + citrine for luck in love matters, or a pyrite + citrine for financial improvements.
And, don't miss the Opportunity Period. It's a long one! - April 13, 1:55 a.m. to April 15, 6:07 a.m. PDT. Because it's on a waning Moon, it's best for finishing existing projects, rather than starting new ones. It's particularly fantastic for spiritual, artistic, or metaphysical activities.
Best For:
- Romantic matters (Venus sextile Jupiter)
- Spiritual pursuits (Moon in Pisces)
- Artistic endeavours (Moon in Pisces)
✨Tuesday April 14: Mercury Enters Aries + Moon Turns Balsamic
My oh my, we're now at 5 planets in Aries! And on April 15, the Moon will join the party, too.
Channel your inner warrior! Set boundaries. Have a conversation you've been shying away from. Yes, you absolutely have it in you. We all do! We all have Mars (courage and assertiveness) in our natal charts.
The Moon is Balsamic from April, 14 4:52 a.m. to April 17, 4:52 a.m. PDT. It's an inauspicious time for new beginnings, but it's fantastic for clearing out what no longer serves you - and that may involve that courageous conversation!
Best For:
- Setting boundaries
- Having courageous conversations that clear the air
- Decluttering (physical, digital or emotional)
Avoid:
- Starting new, important projects and undertakings
- Giving in to anger or impatience (it won't take you far)
✨ Thursday April 16: Mercury Conjunct Neptune; the Moon is Still Balsamic
Another fantastic day for spiritual pursuits and for creative writing.
Best For:
- Spiritual pursuits
- Creative writing
Avoid:
- Starting new, important projects and undertakings
- Giving in to anger or impatience (it won't take you far)
✨ Friday April 17 at 4:52 a.m. PDT : New Moon in Aries ♈
The strong Aries stellium we've been experiencing for the last 10 days culminates in a fiery, can-do New Moon in Aries. 6 planets in Aries - this is incredible! Don't forget to set your intentions - but it's best to wait until 8:58 a.m. PDT because the Moon is void of course until then.
You don't have to set your alarm either - as long as you set your intentions within 8 hours after the New Moon, you're tapping into the right energy. If it's a busy day for you, within 24 hours will still work.
Best For:
- Setting intentions for courage, vitality, healthy assertiveness and taking charge of your life.
✨ Saturday April 18: Mercury Sextile Pluto
Best For:
- Research and investigative work
- Cognitive therapy
✨ Sunday April 19: Waxing Moon in Gemini; Mars Conjunct Saturn; Sun Enters Taurus
Happy Birthday to my Taurus readers! ♉🎉🎂
Best For:
- Learning a new, quick and useful tip - cooking, cleaning, technology, a life hack, you name it! A Gemini Moon is great for finding shortcuts.
- Rolling up your sleeves and working on something that has been on your to-do list for a while.
- Spending too much time on your electronic devices. A Gemini Moon is very restless, and it can be difficult to get a good night's sleep. Do some yoga or take a lavender bath before bedtime.
- A Mars-Saturn conjunction can make it difficult to get things going. So if you can't get into the groove, don't push it. You'll just frustrate yourself, and no progress will be made.
🕰️ Moon Void of Course
Avoid starting anything new you want to succeed during these periods:
- April 13, 12:42 a.m. to 1:55 a.m. PDT
- April 15, 6:07 a.m. to 7:04 a.m. PDT
- April 17, 4:52 a.m. to 8:58 a.m. PDT
- April 19, 8:45 a.m. to 9:18 a.m. PDT
- April 19 (yes, twice in one day!) 10:17 p.m. to April 21 10:00 a.m. PDT - it's a lengthy one, so pay attention!
🌙 When Positive Transits Don't Deliver:
I write a lot about astrological timing - the secret sauce that can make your life flow with greater ease.
But, can I tell you something? Timing only works if you are ready to receive what the cosmos is offering.
I've seen people miss beautiful, supportive transits — not because the astrology wasn't working, but because old fears or patterns (shown in their natal chart, BTW), were still running the show.
That's why I also write so much about the Lunar Cycle! It's the cycle of renewal — the place where you consciously decide what you want to invite into your life, and what you need to clear out.
The good news: you can absolutely learn how to bring your mindset and actions in alignment with astrological timing.
MoonManifest — my live program that teaches you exactly this — starts May 13. It's a practical, hands-on bootcamp — not just another manifestation course — and it's designed to bring real results. If something in your life feels stuck, this is for you.
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