Your Horoscope for the Week of April 18

​~*~ArIeS~*~

You may get a very pleasant surprise this week, Aries! Your ruler, assertive Mars, begins a rare retrograde Sunday, which gives you a chance to pause and reflect on long-term goals. Between now and July, come up with a fresh big-picture strategy for what you want. It's a good time to reevaluate everything career-related too, since powerful Pluto is also going retrograde this week. The sun moves into steady Taurus on Tuesday, which will help you save money and streamline your finances. Friday's full moon is one of your sexiest of the spring!​

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~*~TaUrUs~*~

After a super-busy few months, you are finally sorting out where you truly want to put your focus and energy right now. Both powerful Pluto and dynamic Mars begin long retrogrades at the beginning of the week, which will push you to pause and reassess your recent plans, strategically and financially. No need to rush any big decisions. You will get a fresh burst of energy when the sun moves into your sign Tuesday, however, and for the next month, you will be in a zone of taking care of yourself. Friday's full moon in your house of relationships makes this weekend an especially romantic one. ​​

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~*~GeMiNi~*~

This week could be a mixed bag for you, Gemini. You may face some frustrating delays early in the week when active Mars and powerful Pluto both begin long retrograde periods. Now is the time to reappraise what you truly want from your work and personal relationships. Take things slow and steady. Especially after the sun moves into cautious Taurus on Tuesday. Feel your way through situations rather than overthinking things. Friday's full moon may help you kick-start your spring health routine, so enjoy some time in nature or at a farmers' market. ​

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~*~CaNcEr~*~

Some final pieces of the puzzle are coming together this week, Cancer. Major work changes have been taking place and you may be slowed down a bit by logistics, thanks to powerful Pluto and active Mars both beginning a long retrograde at the beginning of the week. The sun moves into slow-moving Taurus on Tuesday, and will urge you to relax and reconnect with your people over the course of the next few weeks. The full moon Friday could be one of your most fun and flirty of the spring, so get out and let your hair down. Sparks could fly with someone from work! ​

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~*~LeO~*~

This could be an exciting week for you, especially if you are traveling. Early in the week, both active Mars and powerful Pluto begin a long retrograde, which will slow things down a bit (which could be a good thing!). The sun moves into determined Taurus on Tuesday and will set you up for some big career opportunities in the next few weeks. Be on the lookout for interesting people who cross your path on the job. Friday's full moon is a good time to reconnect with your family. But if you are planning to travel, you may be in for some unexpected surprises. 

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~*~ViRgO~*~

Slow down this week, Virgo, since you may start feeling differently about some big projects that you have been working on. Both powerful Pluto and active Mars go into retrograde mode early in the week, which will put a pause to some of your plans. Rather than see it as an obstacle, take the time to reappraise your goals, especially where finances are concerned. After the sun moves into hedonistic Taurus on Tuesday, let your hair down, and have some wild and adventurous nights out. It could lead to a quick romantic connection, especially around Friday's passionate full moon!​​

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~*~LiBrA~*~

This is an exciting week, Libra, when you may be changing directions quite suddenly. At the beginning on the week, both active Mars and powerful Pluto enter rare retrograde periods. This will cause you to slow down and take a closer look at some of the ideas and information that have been sparking your interest recently. It's important to make sure you have all the facts straight before moving forward. The sun moves into stable Taurus on Tuesday and will help you refocus on your highest priorities. Friday's new moon is an especially spicy one, and may give you some clear answers about if and how you want to move forward with a certain someone. ​

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~*~ScOrPiO~*~

Work has been on fire recently and this may be the week that you finally have clarity about which direction everything is going. Your ruler, powerful Pluto, begins a long retrograde at the beginning of the week. With active Mars also going retrograde, things are starting to slow down and become clearer. You will especially have clarity around relationships since the sun moves into loving Taurus and your zone of partnerships Tuesday. Feel things out and compromise rather than pushing your plans though. Friday's full moon in your sign could be one of your steamiest and most fun of the spring! ​

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~*~SaGiTtArIuS~*~

This week could be full of unexpected twists and turns. Both assertive Mars and powerful Pluto begin long retrogrades at the beginning of the week, slowing down your recent momentum. Until late June, it's best to reorganize your plans rather than charge ahead with new projects. The sun moves into steady Taurus on Tuesday, and will help you stay organized and keep up with the details. Friday's full moon could bring you some unexpected romance! A fun flirtation could come out of nowhere. Look for quirky and fun types!​

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​~*~CaPrIcOrN~*~

You are a steady and strategic person, but when you know it's time to make moves, you charge ahead, and this is one of those weeks. Active Mars and transformative Pluto both start a long retrograde cycle at the beginning of the week, which will cause you to take a pause as you assess how far you have come recently. But you won't want to pause long. After the sun moves into determined Taurus on Tuesday, you will be ready to charge confidently in a new direction. And Friday's luscious full moon in Scorpio will give just the opportunity!​

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~*~AqUaRiUs~*~

Some exciting new intel and fresh ideas are coming your way this week. Powerful Pluto and active Mars both begin a long retrograde at the beginning of the week and will help you slow down and reappraise a lot of the big decisions you have been making recently. After the sun moves into steady Taurus on Tuesday, you will reconnect with your roots, values, and priorities. So if you're totally comfortable with something, consider moving in a new direction. Lots of options will present themselves to you during Friday's new moon! It's also the ideal weekend for a getaway. ​

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​​~*~PiScEs~*~

You have been turbo-charged recently and things start to slow down a bit this week, but there are still a few surprises in store! At the beginning of the week, both assertive Mars and transformative Pluto begin long retrogrades. This will prompt you to re-strategize about some of the work and business projects you have cooked up in the past few months. Adapt your vision now. After the sun moves into loving Taurus on Tuesday, your social life will kick up a notch, so get out and meet people. Friday's full moon makes this weekend one of your best for travel and adventure. ​  ​

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