Posts by Laura Orcutt
Pisces Weekly Horoscope | April 13th – April 19th, 2026
Not only will the Mars/Neptune conjunction on April 13th be enervating, but it can also make you feel lost at sea. The trick to surviving it is not to give up. If anything, you want to lean into the Mars energy and keep going. It doesn’t matter if you’re hopelessly behind and haven’t a chance of catching up; it’s important that you cross the finish line. People who don’t finish what they start are left in limbo, while those who complete the task know that, even if they didn’t do well, they still gave it their best shot and are free to move on to something else.
Read MoreAquarius Weekly Horoscope | April 13th – April 19th, 2026
The Mars/Pluto sextile on April 16th shows you working to bring people up to speed. You know that they’re capable of learning and mastering certain skills, but they may not share your confidence. If anything, they might stop dead in their tracks right when they’re on the verge of making a breakthrough. It’s frustrating, but these are also teaching moments for you. What can you do differently to help them over their mental hurdles? Students teach teachers as much as teachers teach students, and this re-examination of your method and approach can update your skills in the same spirit that you’re asking them to update theirs.
Read MoreCapricorn Weekly Horoscope | April 13th – April 19th, 2026
As a Capricorn, you’re used to taking the long way. And that’s not by choice. Being born under Saturn means you’ll always encounter obstacles along the way. The German-Jewish philosopher Walter Benjamin once described Saturn as “the planet of detours and delays.” The Mars/Saturn conjunction on April 19th signals a time when you finally reach your goal or realize an ambition; however, you may be worried that it’s taken too long to get to where you are. It’s a valid point, but then again, time is what you make of it, and that’s best answered by years of experience and the wisdom you’ve accrued along the way.
Read MoreSagittarius Weekly Horoscope | April 13th – April 19th, 2026
It’s amazing what we’ll do for love. We’ll open our hearts, break through barriers, and even forgive things most people would find unforgivable. Some might view this as delusional, but you know it’s better to express love to its fullest than to hold back. And that has always been your reward, even if things haven’t worked out. The stellium in Aries this week – the Sun, Mercury, Mars, Saturn, and Neptune – will fire up the passions once more. It may seem like you’re embarking on yet another Quixotic adventure, but better to love and live than to play it safe and wonder what could have been.
Read MoreScorpio Weekly Horoscope | April 13th – April 19th, 2026
It’s hard to tell if you’re really making a difference at work or if you’re there to keep things from falling apart. Somewhere along the way, obligations got the upper hand so that you feel more like you’re serving them than fulfilling them. Given your druthers, you’d move on, but it’s clear that you can’t because of the people who rely on you. There are times when we’re stuck with a situation, and this is one of them. Thankfully, it won’t last forever… indeed, the energy should lift after the 25th… but for now, soldier on and know that you’ll soon be rewarded for your fortitude.
Read MoreLibra Weekly Horoscope | April 13th – April 19th, 2026
It’s hard to talk to someone when they’re down on themselves. Comforting words are rejected, efforts to help are shot down, and your solutions are found wanting. It feels like everything you say is wrong or only makes matters worse. In reality, it’s the other person who’s doing this to themselves, and that won’t change until they find their way out of that dark corner. This is the time for patience and leaving people alone. Trust in this, and this person will reemerge eventually ready to share and full of gratitude for you being there for them when they couldn’t be there for themselves.
Read MoreVirgo Weekly Horoscope | April 13th – April 19th, 2026
It’s a good idea to not take things at face value when Mercury, the planet of inquiring minds, forms a sextile to Pluto, the planet of hidden agendas. This brings out all of your investigative tendencies because the pieces to a puzzle just aren’t fitting together in the way that they should be. This could pertain to a work situation, a financial transaction, or even your date’s flimsy excuse for canceling last minute. Indeed, the more you push for answers, the more question marks fly up instead. Follow these inconsistencies wherever they may lead, and you will surely get to the bottom of the situation.
Read MoreLeo Weekly Horoscope | April 13th – April 19th, 2026
Leo loves the good life, and that means doing what you love for a living, making enough money so you don’t owe anyone anything, and being surrounded by the people and things you enjoy. It’s not a tall order if you think about it; however, the Mars/Saturn conjunction on April 19th may cast a pall over that. Sometimes, Leos can put a cap on what they’re capable of doing. You may not like feeling pushed out of your comfort zone, but Mars and Saturn are striving to make you be the best that you can be… and that’s better than what you’re currently settling for.
Read MoreCancer Weekly Horoscope | April 13th – April 19th, 2026
A New Spring Moon always marks a fresh start, but unfortunately it looks like somebody will be cramping your style before you even get out of the starting gate. This may be a naysayer, a buzz-kill, or an authority figure who simply isn’t sold on your ideas. Now you could let this person take the wind out of your sails, or you can look for something valuable in what they’re saying because the questions they’re posing or the criticisms they’re sharing are valid. They could even help you identify the very problem you need to solve in order to bring your plans to fruition.
Read MoreGemini Weekly Horoscope | April 13th – April 19th, 2026
You will wake up feeling energized and zippy when Mercury enters gung-ho Aries on April 14th. This will be in stark contrast to the past few weeks when you were feeling dazed and confused. The wonderful thing about Mercury in Aries is that it bestows positive thinking. Your mind will be abuzz with fresh ideas, innovative concepts, and the intellectual determination to make things happen. No more “what if” scenarios or “if only” excuses for you. The only thing you have to watch out for is talking to people like they’re slow on the uptake. They may be… but you needn’t point it out.
Read MoreTaurus Weekly Horoscope | April 13th – April 19th, 2026
How angry are you? It’s a question worth asking when Mars conjoins Saturn at a sensitive angle of your horoscope. This creates a blind spot when it comes to recognizing how deeply frustrated you are. Moreover, there’s a tendency to blame yourself, which can lead to short-tempered responses and brusque exchanges. It’s important to remember that you were born under Venus, a planet that values peace and harmony. This might be a good time to check in with those people you trust most. Not only will they provide feedback and perspective, but they can also help you turn your anger into something more constructive – like motivation.
Read MoreAries Weekly Horoscope | April 13th – April 19th, 2026
The more you push, the faster things slow down when Mars conjoins Saturn on April 19th. This is what happens when the planet of unstoppable force meets the planet of immobility. Yet the answer isn’t to power through; it’s to change your approach to a problematic situation. Obstacles don’t have to be surmounted. Sometimes they need to be studied. In fact, it can even be argued that the more you respect the problem in front of you, the more it “speaks” to you – stimulating your creativity and ingenuity. Trust in this conversation, and you will find a way through that wasn’t apparent the first time.
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