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Aries Weekly Horoscope | April 6th – April 12th, 2026
You’re a fighter, not a lover when Mars is in Aries. That’s because Mars feeds on conflict. You love a good argument when voices are raised and tempers flare because it shows that people care! That’s why you’ll make provocative statements aimed at getting a rise out of them. But Mars in Aries isn’t just a troublemaker. It can even make you heroic by urging you to say what nobody else will, to do what everyone else wishes they had done, and keep on pushing for what’s right long after others have given up. Mars will be in Aries from April 9th until May 18th.
Read MoreYour Weekly Horoscope | April 6th – April 12th, 2026
Mars is the RED planet. Named after the Roman god of war, Mars is the planet of passion, combat, and drive in astrology. It’s that part of you that says, “I want THAT!” and then goes after it with all of the single-minded focus of a heat-seeking missile. But Mars will fluctuate in intensity according to the zodiac sign that it is in. Some zodiac signs water down Mars’s energy while others bury it. Mars rules Aries, so it will feel like your Mars energy is on steroids from March 9th through May 18th. Even if you’re the shy, demure type, you won’t be during this time. Either Mars will push you to speak your mind and to go after what you want, or it will bring people into your life who will challenge you, thwart you, and perhaps even bully you into standing up for yourself. Mars is a fighter and he likes a good tussle. He rules over all battles, whether it’s a battle of the wills, a battle of words, or the battle of the sexes. This can be fun as long as you practice good sportsmanship, but things could get out of hand on April 19th, April 20th, and May 4th. These are your red flag days, so fight the good fight, but also make a point to shake hands afterwards to show that there are no hard feelings.
Read MorePisces Weekly Horoscope | March 30th – April 5th, 2026
In the past, you would have asked someone to fly to your rescue at the first sign of trouble, but Jupiter in Cancer has emboldened you. Not only are you willing to tackle life’s challenges, you’re able. You’ve learned to call upon strengths you didn’t know you had, talents that were previously underutilized, and an imagination that helps you to navigate the here and now rather than distract you with escapist fantasies. Perhaps the best realization to come out of all this is that the world is a deeper and richer place than you gave it credit for and that you have a place in it.
Read MoreAquarius Weekly Horoscope | March 30th – April 5th, 2026
Squeezed between the tedium of work and frustrated aspirations, it makes perfect sense that you would want to kick over the game board and send all the pieces flying. You’ve done so much strategizing and maneuvering to make your current situation manageable that it’s a wonder you can even see straight. Unfortunately, rash impulses aren’t an option because you would have to go and collect all those pieces and set them up on the board again. The best thing is to see obligations through to the end. You’ve come too far to back out now—especially when you’re so close to mastering a challenging situation.
Read MoreCapricorn Weekly Horoscope | March 30th – April 5th, 2026
You’ve experienced quite a change to the roster since Jupiter entered Cancer last June. Not only are there new friends and acquaintances, but you may be working with an entirely different team of people. And as for relationships? It’s likely you started seeing someone or that you’re experiencing a new lease on a familiar partnership. All of these things sound good, but Capricorns aren’t always open to this much change. You’re more into streamlining commitments, not adding to them. Nevertheless, Jupiter has prevailed upon you to expand your horizons and recognize how much people enrich your life—not overtax it with additional demands and obligations.
Read MoreSagittarius Weekly Horoscope | March 30th – April 5th, 2026
You need to count the blessings in your life even if they do belong to other people. And perhaps that’s the problem. The Sun/Jupiter square on April 5th will remind you (and in no uncertain terms) that you are where you are based on your connections, loved ones’ generosity, and even the kindness of strangers. This sort of thing never sits well with a fiercely independent sign like Sagittarius, but instead of bucking the system of support, you might try expressing appreciation. The people in your life don’t like feeling taken for granted any more than you do; they’re just happy to share the wealth.
Read MoreScorpio Weekly Horoscope | March 30th – April 5th, 2026
It used to be that you resisted any change that threatened the status quo in your life. Scorpios tend to be conservative in their approach, and this was reinforced during the time that Pluto was in Capricorn, but now that Pluto is in Aquarius, you may find that you’re becoming more unconventional, experimental, and even progressive. This isn’t about politics; it’s about your attitude towards the future. In other words, instead of insisting that people toe the line, you may be pushing them to break rank and speak freely. This new side will take some getting used to—not just for intimates, but for you too.
Read MoreLibra Weekly Horoscope | March 30th – April 5th, 2026
Everyone knows there are two sides to every story, but that can be infuriatingly inconvenient when we’re forced to acknowledge it in the heat of an argument. Yet that’s the beauty of the Full Moon in Libra on April 1st. Its cool, silvery light invites you to step away from the grudge, take a walk around the block, and return when you’re in a more balanced headspace. Libra’s motto is never to burn a bridge because you don’t know when you’ll need to cross back over it. Working to keep the channels of communication open can be challenging, but the proof is in the compromise.
Read MoreVirgo Weekly Horoscope | March 30th – April 5th, 2026
A lot of people get out of the kitchen if they can’t take the heat… and quite frankly, you’re one of them. What’s the point of staying in a situation where you’re feeling stressed out… not to mention used and abused by a superior who doesn’t appreciate you? But there’s something to be said for staying put. Present circumstances may be onerous, yet you are being made to grow in ways you wouldn’t have otherwise. These sorts of challenges force you to draw on strengths you didn’t know you had. Leave now, and you would interrupt a creative process right when it’s about to deliver.
Read MoreLeo Weekly Horoscope | March 30th – April 5th, 2026
The Sun/Jupiter square on April 5th can be tricky because of the planetary exaltations. The Sun is exalted in Aries, and Jupiter is exalted in Cancer. This sounds good, except they’re forming a square. What happens is your normally self-confident Sun becomes inflated under Jupiter’s adverse influence so that you start to believe that EVERYTHING you do is great and not just the things you’re talented at. Sun/Jupiter squares are famous for overreach, which makes this a good time to check in with those people in your life you trust to tell it like it is. They’ll keep you moving forward safely inside the guardrails.
Read MoreCancer Weekly Horoscope | March 30th – April 5th, 2026
You’ve calculated and recalculated that risk, and now it’s time to take it before opportunity passes you by. The Sun square Jupiter in Cancer on April 5th shows that there can be no turning back. This is your career-defining moment, so you really must move forward with that dramatic break, push, or purchase. It’s a good time to remember the golden rule of white-water rafting – never try to stay away from the rocks because it’s the nature of water to go around them. Let the current of events carry you, and you will emerge on the other side of this with prize in hand.
Read MoreGemini Weekly Horoscope | March 30th – April 5th, 2026
Your determination and faith win out when ruling planet Mercury trines Jupiter for the third time in Cancer. This regards a bit of business that you went out on a limb to do in February or March. In fact, it looks like you may have had to go behind a boss’s or superior’s back in order to seal the deal. Thankfully, things will turn out splendidly insofar as a successful sale, purchase, or signing is concerned; however, you will still have to explain yourself to those you circumvented. Be humble and apologetic, and you could escape with just a gentle rap on the knuckles.
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