Astrology for April 24-30 2025

Volatility and Confrontation, Mars Opposite Pluto Final Round 

Buckle up, this week we got a bumpy ride. On April 26, Mars in Leo opposes Pluto in Aquarius at 3º for the last time in this series. Check back on these dates, November 3, 2024 and January 3, 2025. Remember the tension and confrontation around those times? Challenges that surface may harken back to those first two rounds of opposition. Today, we have the exact third and final round of the fight. This is a day filled with some kind of power struggle, a battle of will power. Mars in Leo has been through a long journey of learning about emotional patterns over the course of its retrograde through Cancer. Back in the sign of Leo, Mars has a lot to assert  for himself now. Pluto however, is the stronger force in this face-off. Pluto confronts Mars with something of a boss battle or final exam, where he must prove that he has matured his emotional patterns. Are we still pursuing desires from a space of self-centeredness or have we leveled up our tactics to include the best outcome for all? This is an extremely crunchy and uncomfortable time where most of us can be easily triggered as circumstances challenge the growth we have been enduring for months in matters of ego, desire, and will power. Its easy to argue, to lash out, to point fingers, to feel stuck - this opposition occurs in fixed signs after all. This combination can create easy escalation, violence, explosions, and intense aggression. It would be best to remember the Aquarian skill of detachment, to cool off, and find objectivity within the challenges that surface. They are far deeper than what pops off today. This energy is active all week.

The new Moon in Taurus at 7º occurs the very next day, April 27, adding even more tension to the mix. The Moon in the fixed sign of Taurus shows that we may not be able to find flexibility in emotional matters or confrontational circumstances. We may double down and lock in on our stance. As the days pass on from this incredibly challenging weekend, we may come to find that we had many more available options than we were able to surmise under tunnel vision and furrowed brows. Nonetheless, this new Moon encourages all of us to invite new beginnings around what we feel may bring us stability, especially via materials and resources. We are being asked to evolve many areas of life this weekend and take a hard look at the reality of our values. What do we actually care about? Where are our real and present priorities? Harsh truths will surface as a new lunar cycle begins. Taurus season is asking for simplicity and slowing down the pace of life to be in the now. Check in. Are we receptive to this concept? Where’s the proof? 

On April 30, Venus re-enters the sign of Aries after first entering the sign back on February 4, and enduring a long retrograde journey that only ended recently on April 12. During the last few months, we have all been tasked with redefining our desires, what brings us pleasure, and what we really value. As Venus re-enters Aries today, we can feel that we have arrived at some answers, or at least have a better idea about the things we no longer wish to prioritize in matters of relationships, self-sufficiency, and finances. In Aries, Venus is more driven to go after what she wants and is less receptive of people, places, and things outside of her aims. Less small talk, more blunt comments that tell it straight. We are more inclined to defend our desires and lean toward pleasure-seeking activities. We can be motivated to initiate projects and relationships and exciting pursuits, Venus in Aries loves the chase and hunt. There is less focus on long term, and instant gratification is prioritized. Take a look at what you are excited by. A lot can be learned about our desires now. What is worth pursuing? 

Noa is an astrologer and artist based in Austin, Texas with a love for nature, live music and the occult. She has been practicing astrology for 10 years and is dedicated to making astrological concepts more widely accessible and useful for navigating everyday life. 

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