Posts by Laura Orcutt
Scorpio 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.
Read MoreYour Weekly Horoscope | April 13th – April 19th, 2026
Mars in Aries sextile Pluto in Aquarius makes this an auspicious week for any launch, ask, or daring move you have in mind. The general rule for these planetary energies is the bolder, the better. Mars is famous for pushing the envelope as far as it will go, and Pluto is notorious for staring down its opponents, forcing them to blink first and yield the field. It’s not for the typically faint of heart, but it may also be a time when the faint of heart show off what they’re truly made of – much to the consternation of bullies, cynics, and know-it-alls. That said, be careful about being too relentless, especially when it comes to changing the minds of people who may not be in agreement with you at first. Aggressive isn’t the same as confident, and understanding the difference between these two is paramount to your future success. You want to win people over, not steamroll them where they stand.
Read MorePisces Weekly Horoscope | April 6th – April 12th, 2026
You thought you were headed for a financial disaster, but a Mars/Uranus sextile on April 8th shows you walking away from it. Now, Uranus isn’t a planet typically associated with good fortune (that’s the sole province of ruling planet Jupiter); however, Uranus does rule over last-minute changes in plan, and that’s what will save you. This might be the result of a shift in policy or the unexpected reversal of an official position. In any case, you’re being shown the way out of a tight corner. Follow through on the steps you need to take to salvage your situation, and things will work out splendidly.
Read MoreAquarius Weekly Horoscope | April 6th – April 12th, 2026
Born with an innate sense that there’s a greater design at work in your life, your struggle is to try to live according to it. Maybe you’re always coming up with innovative ideas or getting quick glimpses of the way that things could be if only you could change this or that. Then again, you may be the agent of change, the one who rocks the boat at work. Right now you’re done with trying to breathe fresh life into the old and formulaic, and Mars in Aries for the next 5 ½ weeks shows you ready to blast off in a new and exciting direction.
Read MoreCapricorn Weekly Horoscope | April 6th – April 12th, 2026
Capricorns spend a lot of time gazing at mountaintops, but there are times when you need to ask: where am I going with all this? Scaling summits is easy; determining what you’re getting out of it isn’t. Meaning-of-life questions don’t exactly top the list of Capricorn’s burning priorities (you’re usually trying to figure out how to turn a six-figure salary into a seven-figure one), but you need to weigh your ambitions and aspirations in the balance. One is not the same as the other, and discovering the difference is going to set the course for where you go from here.
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