Weekly Horoscope
Sunday, April 20, 2025
All Signs
Since the beginning of the year, it's been a nonstop barrage of exciting, dramatic and challenging influences. Finally, this week introduces a month-long chance to reset, reflect and recalibrate before Saturn moves into Aries on May 24. Let's welcome this breather! Meanwhile, a number of observant and savvy readers were quick to point out my error last week in saying Uranus was moving into Cancer (duh?); when of course, after being in Taurus since 2019, it moves into Gemini in July; then retrogrades back into Taurus in November; until it returns to Gemini at the end of April, 2026 to stay until May 2033. Actually, I remember looking at "two planets moving into Cancer" when I proofed the column -- and I recall that it did give me pause. (Little furry ones.) Nevertheless, I was scanning for typos and grammar, and ignoring content. In fact, my ability to overlook content is not unusual because I am a deeply shallow person.
Aries (March 21-April 19)
You'll have no trouble speaking your mind this week with Mercury now in your sign. (Not that you ever did hesitate to speak your mind.) Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday are pleasant days this week! However, squabbles about money, possessions, earnings and cash flow could take place on Wednesday. You might feel the need to get to the bottom of something to establish boundaries. If this is not clearly done, genuine power struggles will arise on the weekend with kids, or with issues related to kids, or vacation plans, or sports events, or a social outing. This will be a time when independent thought struggles with traditional authority. No fun. Don't make a big deal about anything.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
This is a powerful week for you because the Sun is in your sign boosting your confidence and energy; and making you project yourself more effectively in your world. However, with fiery Mars at the bottom of your chart, power struggles with parents and family members might take place. In fact, Wednesday will be your first test with authority figures. You might encounter someone who wants to force you to make radical changes to old behaviour patterns. You might have to account for yourself with an authority figure? The breakdown of machinery and equipment might occur. Thursday and Friday are lovely, but by the weekend, further power struggles with family members might erupt. (Yikes.) Maintain your cool.
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
With so much going on around you, you're happy to hide right now. (With good food and drink, of course.) Sure enough, the beginning of the week unfolds nicely until Wednesday, when you might encounter difficulties with others. Perhaps even equipment breakdowns. Grrr. Then everything lightens up again on Thursday and Friday, until the weekend. Ah yes, the weekend when power struggles with others might be overwhelming. Freedom versus authority. "It's my way or the highway!" These clashes might arise with siblings, neighbours, relatives - anyone in your daily milieu. Let go of your need to be right or to prove a point. Instead, be smart and put your own peace of mind first.
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
This week begins in a lovely way, which is a blessing. However, (and here is the part where what the 'big print' promises, the 'small print' taketh away); by Wednesday, you might have power struggles with someone, perhaps a friend or a group. These clashes might be about how to divide or share something. Or perhaps, how to do fundraising? Or how to divide an inheritance? They might be disputes about shared responsibilities, or about the division of labour, or shared expenses. Whatever the case, you are never casual about money - this much we know. Then once again -- on the weekend, further power struggles about money, cash flow and possessions might occur. (It's time to send out for dark chocolate.)
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
This is a tricky week. The good news is the Sun is at the top of your chart casting you in a flattering spotlight, which makes you look fabulous in the eyes of others. People will ask you to take on increased responsibilities. They might promote you. Whatever the case, it will feel great to make this fabulous impression on everyone. Monday and Tuesday are mellow, friendly days. Unfortunately, Wednesday could be a tough situation dealing with partners, close friends or authority figures. Someone might make demands on you. You might even be forced to give something up. Following this, Thursday and Friday are a lovely change. However, the weekend is another battle of wills with someone. It's time to batten down the hatches.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
This week begins in a lovely way. In fact, you're eager to travel and share exciting ideas with others because you want to explore the world around you in every sense of the word. Nevertheless, clashes of ego with others might arise on Wednesday, especially if you're entrenched in your ideas about political, religious or racial matters. (Aren't we all?) This is why you might be challenged. Some will suffer from equipment breakdowns, or difficulties related to your job, your health, or your pet. Following this, the next two days are back to normal until the weekend, when intense exchanges related to your health or your job arise once again. ("Is there no justice?") Tread carefully.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
This is a challenging time for you because you're dealing with taxes, debt, expenses, and issues related to the wealth and resources of others. It's all a bit much. Fortunately, Monday and Tuesday are friendly days. But by midweek, you might find yourself at odds with someone about money, shared responsibilities, expenses or something to do with one of your kids. Or perhaps, it's about the shared cost of a vacation, or sports, or a social outing? Whatever the case, difficulties with a friend on the weekend might still arise and these difficulties will be intense struggles. You might have to pull in your ego a bit? Relax -- you're a superb, smooth-talking diplomatic.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Enjoy schmoozing at the beginning of this week because you are in party mode! However, by midweek, on Wednesday, you might be challenged dealing with partners, spouses and close friends. Someone might question you - your authority or your methods. You might have to explain yourself. You might even have to give something up because it's time. (If there's one person who knows how to purge things from their life - it's you.) The next several days will flow more smoothly until the weekend, when once again, you feel challenged by something or someone, especially an authority figure. You'll feel you're starring in a remake of When Egos Run Rampant!
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
You're keen to work hard this week because you want to accomplish certain things. Oh yes, you have an agenda. This is why you're making To Do lists and working with efficiency and effectiveness. Nevertheless, you'll enjoy schmoozing with others because work hard/party hard is how you roll. Be careful because on Wednesday, equipment breakdowns, and power struggles with bosses and work colleagues, as well as something to do with your health, or a pet, could be nasty. Handle this with grace. Enjoy Thursday and Friday but prepare for the weekend when ego clashes about politics and religion might occur. Stay cool. Stay breezy. Stay upbeat.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
You're in play mode this week, which is why lucky Capricorns are off on vacation. The theatre, sports events, fun times with kids, plus the entertainment world will appeal! Do be aware that Wednesday is the classic time for power struggles with your kids or romantic partners. Brace for this and deal with whatever arises with skill - because you can demonstrate grace under pressure. Thursday and Friday will play out nicely; however, be aware that on the weekend, yet again, power struggles about shared property, inheritances, and the resources of someone else, could be nasty. Stay chill. Use skilful means.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Your focus on home and family is strong now. Many of you are involved more than usual with a parent. Short trips and conversations with others are important. You might also shop for pretty things for yourself and others. Nevertheless, prepare for Wednesday, when power struggles with parents and family members will be challenging. You might be forced to give something up, or let go of something that's just not working - including a relationship. Fortunately, the next two days are a welcome reprieve. "And then there was light." By the weekend, once again, power struggles with partners and close friends will test you. Someone might want the upper hand. Be careful.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
This is a fast-paced week, and you have a busy schedule! You're willing to work hard, which is why it's fortunate that you have moneymaking ideas. Enjoy socializing and working with others on Monday and Tuesday; however, steer clear of power struggles on Wednesday. You don't need this. Refuse to get involved, or -- why not be the peacemaker? Following this, Thursday and Friday are supportive and enjoyable. Nevertheless, on the weekend, work-related issues might create ego battles. Your desire to get ahead might be challenged by someone or something. Enlist the help of others. Don't go it alone. Note: If you feel overwhelmed, you might have to back down. It is what it is.
