Posts by Laura Orcutt
Aquarius Weekly Horoscope | April 1 – April 7, 2024
You’re not one to ask for favors. If anything, it’s other people who come to you with their requests. And given the way you’ll drop everything to help out, you probably don’t realize how much goodwill you’ve earned over the years. On April 6th, you learn that someone you assisted in the past is in the unique position of helping you to achieve a long-sought goal. Don’t be shy. Think of this as redeeming mileage points in a frequent flyer rewards program. Not only is this person happy to repay the favor, but they have some great ideas about how to capitalize on your efforts.
Read MoreVirgo Weekly Horoscope | April 1 – April 7, 2024
You may think everything’s signed, sealed, and delivered but retrograde Mercury says not so fast. Did the other party actually sign? Did you seal the deal or just talk about it? And as far as delivered: are you actually holding said object in your hands? Things have a tendency to go right to the brink and then pull back when Mercury turns retrograde in Aries so it would be a good idea to bird-dog all sales, tweak pitches, and spearhead enterprises from April 1st to April 25th. People may accuse you of being too hands-on, but better to be sure than to be left hanging.
Read MoreCapricorn Weekly Horoscope | April 1 – April 7, 2024
Decisions aren’t going to sit easily with you during this time that Mercury is retrograde (April 1st – April 25th). You will be constantly second-guessing yourself, making up and unmaking up your mind, and even revisiting matters you regarded as final. However, treating things as up in the air isn’t the worst way to get through the next three weeks. It gets you to focus on things in the moment and to be open to other approaches. Yes, it could prove befuddling, but then again this Mercury retrograde may bring a refreshing change of pace and the kind of spontaneity that’s been missing for years.
Read MoreGemini Weekly Horoscope | April 1 – April 7, 2024
Beware false starts and premature endings when Ruling Planet Mercury turns retrograde in the last degrees of Aries on April 1st. You may think you’re out of the woods but that’s wishful thinking. Mercury retrogrades are famous for tossing monkey wrenches into best-laid plans, but they can also bring unforeseen opportunities if you keep an eye out for them. Traveling back over recently covered terrain may reveal something you overlooked before or being forced to shoulder an obligation again may prove to be the very bane that turns into a boon. Who knows? You will when Mercury comes out of retrograde on April 25th.
Read MoreSagittarius Weekly Horoscope | April 1 – April 7, 2024
Usually, you’ll sound off about the latest outrage. Never one to sit on your feelings or apologize for your colorful opinions, you’re the first to let everyone know when you don’t like what’s going down. Sagittarians have never been the silent, long-suffering type. However, this week will be different. Whether it’s the realization that you’d only be throwing gasoline on the fire or that other people have much more at stake than you do, your unexpected silence speaks volumes. You never thought that not saying anything would be so powerful, but it bestows a certain kind of gravitas. It’s something to think about moving forward.
Read MoreLeo Weekly Horoscope | April 1 – April 7, 2024
Changes in a partner’s life will soon have an impact on you thanks to Venus in Aries forming its first sextile to Pluto in Aquarius on April 6th. This indicates good things coming to you through your relationship. So what can you expect? The first is a bump in finances and the second is that you may be looking at a move in your near future thanks to developments in your Other Half’s career. This could be near or far. In any case there’s a lot to think about and discuss but you can already feel the warm smile of delight on your face.
Read MoreScorpio Weekly Horoscope | April 1 – April 7, 2024
You have no problem talking to curmudgeonly types. Probably because you were once one yourself. You understand their frustration with quick fix solutions, their exasperation with corporate-ese, and their distrust of people who don’t have much of a track record. Nevertheless, you learned a long time ago that it’s easy to criticize and harder to show someone the ropes which is why you’re the perfect choice to approach that harsh taskmaster who’s got everyone spooked at work. Show this person that it’s more constructive to train people in how things are done than it is to shame them about their performance. This way everyone benefits.
Read MoreTaurus Weekly Horoscope | April 1 – April 7, 2024
Sacrifice is something that’s often frowned upon these days. People regard it as a sign of weakness or asking to be somebody else’s doormat. Yet where would we be if certain people didn’t make sacrifices for us in our own lives – like the parent who worked two jobs to put food on the table or the coach who put in extra hours to make sure you became a success? The Venus/Neptune conjunction on April 3rd shows that it’s your turn to sacrifice for somebody else. However there’s a twist. You don’t get to pick who it will be – which will make your sacrifice all the nobler.
Read MorePisces Weekly Horoscope | April 1 – April 7, 2024
Usually you’re the one who over idealizes love, but now you’re beginning to wonder if the person you’re seeing is getting too carried away. It happens when Venus conjoins Neptune in Pisces. Now you have nothing against being put on a pedestal. If experience has taught you anything it’s that it’s better to be the person adored rather than the one who does the adoring. It puts the power of attraction squarely in your corner. However you might want to look for ways to bring your paramour back down to earth. You don’t want to end up competing with their romanticized idea of you.
Read MoreThe Return of Mercury Retrograde | April 1 – April 7, 2024
It could be said that Mercury takes a poltergeist’s delight in wreaking havoc on the clockwork regularity of our day-to-day lives when it’s retrograde. Appliances stop working, cars malfunction, and mobile devices start transmitting absurd messages with all the freewheeling abandon of an unruly Ouija board.
Needless to say, you’ll want to take things with a grain of salt and keep your sense of humor handy.
Yet even backwards, Mercury is still a guide; it’s the planet most responsible for getting us from here to there – although the next three weeks may feel more like you’re on a Scavenger Hunt from Hell.
You may be sent on a series of fool’s errands, find yourself netting a school of red herrings, or spun about in place by contradictory directions that suddenly reverse themselves.
Nevertheless, in the end, you will wind up being where you’re supposed to be. It may not be where you wanted to be but it’s definitely where you should be. Mercury will be retrograde from April 1st – April 25th.
Read MoreCancer Weekly Horoscope | April 1 – April 7, 2024
Things are coming together better than you expected. Is it really to be believed? The answer is both Yes and No. Yes – in the sense that there really is a light at the end of the tunnel and you can expect to settle a prickly matter soon; No, in that Mercury turns retrograde on April 1st throwing everything you pieced together into reverse. Mercury retrogrades are famous for introducing unforeseen complications and delays, however they rarely are complete disasters. Continue to push ahead with what’s in the works while addressing others’ concerns and you really will get that all important signature after the 25th.
Read MoreLibra Weekly Horoscope | April 1 – April 7, 2024
How is it you can attract the attention of everyone but the person you’re crushing on? This is what happens when Venus, your planetary ruler, is traveling through your opposite sign of Aries. Everything is contrary – just like your reflection in a mirror. Instead of admitting defeat, you might try reverse psychology. Go ahead and feign indifference while flirting up a storm with that ardent court of admirers who say they can’t live without you. This is bound to pique the interest of the one you’re in love with – so much that they’ll surely do something about it when Mars enters Aries on April 30th.
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