Written by Anthony Will
Friends, foes , and everyone in between, welcome to this month’s trek through the stars with the April edition of The Other Astro Word! For those of you who are here for the first time, or those of you that have successfully avoided this article chain until now, this is a monthly horoscope brought to you by yours truly to lift the veil on the sky and give you a semi-accurate prognosis. Read on to see some of the significant events going on in the sky, and a little fun personal reading as well!
Monthly Update
This month brings a strong surge of energy from the sky above, as we are in eclipse season! Historically, eclipses are a momentous occasion, coinciding with significant events in humanity’s timeline and usually bringing about special significance (If you don’t believe me, just watch Avatar: The Last Airbender). Expect no exception this month, and use this time to live in the moment and move forward. April 11th brings Jupiter and the Sun together to make the “luckiest day of the year”. Plan something meaningful for this time, and use it as a springboard to propel you forward this year.
Horoscopes
This month is full of energy, yet some of it will bring energy of the nervous type, as we close out April with finals. To coincide with that, I’ll drop a little study tip geared at each sign, to maybe bring some comfort in these coming weeks.
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Aries: Jupiter remains in your sign, so luck is on your side! Apply this to future endeavors and all the emails you need to send. Rely on your strengths, and you’ll sail through.
Study tip for Aries… Don’t just drive through all your work- study breaks are important! Take a second to sip some tea and let those brain muscles rest as you grind out your work.
Taurus: This month shows signs of duality for you. The beginning of the month has Mercury in your sign, inspiring strengths in communication, though Mercury does go retrograde at the end of the month. Pay attention to this, and play into your strengths when they’re at their best.
Study tip for Taurus… Find the perfect spot to study on campus, away from the noise and business of so many places. There are some great spots if you really search, and the location will help with your productivity for sure!
Gemini: Venus enters your sign on the 11th, and this coinciding with the luckiest day promises some luck with love. Focus on the people you care about this month, as it’s the perfect time for you to.
Study tip for Gemini… make a perfect playlist! Find the tunes that match your most productive self and jam out while you work. If heavy metal is too much, rock with some Mozart!
Cancer: Mars enters your sign in this month, pulling you out of your comfort zone and into the battle zone. It may be different being at the forefront of things, but you’ll have some luck throwing yourself at things and taking some risks.
Study tip for Cancer… the time spent not studying is just as important as the time you do. Buy some extra tea and some comfort foods, and TAKE CARE of yourself! Self-care is the cornerstone of good finals grades.
Leo: You connect deeply to the sun astrologically, and it resides in Aries, thus firing you up. This is a perfect time to practice some self-care, and smear that expensive face mask on. Focus on you this month. You deserve it.
Study tip for Leo… It may be hard to find the motivation to kick out some of your work if it seems too challenging. Try your best to chop up the work into smaller bits, and celebrate the smaller victories.
Virgo: This month brings one word to mind – patience. An avid communicator, you may see some frustrations arise when Mercury goes retrograde. Try your best to be patient with yourself as well as with those around you this month, and things will work out.
Study tip for Virgo… The best thing for you this finals season is to not try to overdo. Focus on one thing at a time, and give it your full attention.
Libra: You share a ruling planet with Taurus, and that is the planet of Love, Venus. It travels into Taurus this month, so expect some luck surrounding those you care about, and put some time into these relationships!
Study tip for Libra… Focus on the time you spend while you study. Put in enough time to get work done, but don’t forget to schedule time in for talking with family and spending time with friends as well as yourself. Use and honor your schedule.
Scorpio: This is a very solid and stable month for you. Your ruling planets are chilled out this month, so expect some peace and quiet. Expect a drive towards others as well, and momentum that gears you towards helping others and donating your time.
Study tip for Scorpio… No one will be able to help you as much as yourself when you study. Find a place to hole up, shut down and focus on your work. Focus on the location you work best, and go there.
Sagittarius: You’ll be adding fire to fire this month. Your ruling planet Jupiter resides in Aries, so expect to be amped all through April. Lean into that drive to try new things and go new places.
Study tip for Sagittarius… Don’t do too much. Make sure that when you plan out your work, it is able to be done in a day and you don’t overwork.
Capricorn: With Saturn in Pisces, you’ll feel a difference within, and potentially the feeling that you’re out of your comfort zone. Embrace that. Use this time to pay attention to your emotions and be honest with how you feel. Be open.
Study tip for Capricorn… Get a drive to study! Set goals for yourself while you work, whether it’s a grade you want of an amount of progress you want to make. Challenge yourself and your friends.
Aquarius: With Pluto hanging out in your sign still, you may feel rebellious. Pluto’s rebel vibes blend well with your search for justice, and you may feel a particular affinity towards speaking up against injustice. Whether this deals with the news or a rude customer or friend drama, you know how to stick up for yourself and others this month.
Study tip for Aquarius… You work well in a group, but it’s also important to know when you need to work by yourself. Plan study time with friends and also make sure to work alone, and sort out the work you can get done accordingly.
Pisces: This is the time to let your brain go crazy! Imagination will run rampant all through this month with your ruling planet, Neptune, in your sign. With illusion at the forefront, it may be a bit confusing and strange, but use this time to let your creativity shine.
Study tip for Pisces… Don’t procrastinate. I know, I know… it’s hard. But take a minute every, say, 15 minutes or so and plan how to continue your work. Little by little, all the way.