Astrology for April 2024

April looks set to shine a light on the need for each of us to listen to our hearts and souls. It’s so easy to go through life without taking the time to pause and listen to the world within, and although this is understandable given how busy we can be, it can leave us feeling disconnected and discombobulated with life. For a long time now, we have been standing at a threshold, change has been rising up on every level of our being and there has been a great deal of confusion connected to the paths we’ve walked, the paths we are walking and the path ahead.

For many of us, there is a sense of overwhelm as there is so much noise and chaos around, it can be hard to connect to our hearts and souls. As a result, we can feel lost, alone, and unsure of our choices. This can leave us feeling frustrated and cautious about crossing this threshold towards pastures new. Of course, we are always standing at a new threshold, life is constantly changing and shifting. Change is inevitable, and when we resist the process, we can feel even more lost and confused. However, embracing change is often easier said than done because it means a willingness to let go and a willingness to accept the process. For some of us, acceptance becomes an obstacle, preventing us from finding peace with the constant shift of life. Yet, acceptance isn’t about giving up or giving in, acceptance is a willingness to be more aware in life and to acknowledge where we are. When we can consciously step into acceptance, resistance fades away and we can begin to find peace within ourselves. Acceptance doesn’t mean not caring or giving up on dreams or ambitions, acceptance is simply a state of being, a state of openness and connection.

So, as we stand on this threshold of change, we can choose to spend our time gazing at the uncertain path ahead, or we can seize the moment and make the most of now. So many of us spend life being cautious and holding ourselves back from taking a chance, but so many of us then get to a point of regret, wishing we had been bolder or wiser as the opportunities we have now may not be possible around the corner. Seizing the moment isn’t about throwing caution to the wind, it’s about listening to the whispers of our souls and being willing to honour ourselves more.

Of course, many of us have parked our hopes and dreams over the years as life has got in the way and prevented us from embracing them as wholeheartedly as we may have liked. Many of these dreams have gathered dust in the recesses within, but they are not lost, they are simply out of sight. Now seems like a good time to re-connect to those dreams and to explore them once again. Many of us have changed and evolved beyond recognition so some of these dreams may no longer feel relevant, but it’s just as important to let them go as this creates space for something new.

As our priorities continue to shift, there is a sense that we are beginning to seek out new ways to find more balance in life. This takes courage and self-belief as we need to step beyond our comfort zone and into unfamiliar terrain as balance often comes through a need to establish boundaries, and to draw new lines in the sand with those who often inadvertently misuse our generosity and love. In essence, we each need to stand in our truth and have the courage to say ‘No!’ when needed. For some of us, having the courage to say ‘Yes!” is also important, as asking for help can sometimes be incredibly difficult.

Part of this process involves a willingness to stop feeling as though we must try harder to do more, be more and achieve more. We need to let go of that inner critic and replace it with an inner coach that supports us and encourages us to live the lives we were born to live. Instead of focusing on the things we haven’t done, or what we haven’t yet achieved, if we shift towards even the little things to be thankful for, we begin to create a new dynamic of gratitude and abundance. Of course, our perspective won’t necessarily change our reality, but it will help us to see life with more clarity than ever before.

It’s important to stop placing ourselves under so much pressure, to let go of those ‘to do’ lists, as well as the conditions we place on ourselves on the path to happiness. For instance, so many of us feel that we can be happy once we’ve found either the perfect job, met the perfect partner, or lost weight. Yet, are these truly the solution? Instead of conditions, it’s important to seek out happiness in this moment, otherwise we are forever looking towards the horizon. Happiness isn’t something that will land in our laps when we have fixed A or B, it’s a force to nurture and cultivate in its own right. 

So many of us spend our lives trying to resist or exclude those parts of us that we don’t like, don’t understand, or even fear. This can leave us feeling bogged down and overwhelmed with the pressure that we place on ourselves to do better. It’s time to let this go and to instead focus on finding peace within ourselves. When we try to resist or deny a part of ourselves, they don’t fade away, that noise gets louder, and the echoes follow us wherever we walk. In essence, denying any part of us leaves a feeling of incompletion and this needs to change now. It’s time to celebrate our imperfections and find joy in being whole.

There is no denying that we are going through a tumultuous time of change, but instead of retreating, this is a time where understanding, acceptance, grace and love are needed. It’s time to reach out, to find unity, and to find connection. This is a time to let our light shine, to be empathic and compassionate, to hold out a hand to support someone lost or alone. We may sense the encroaching darkness, but the darkness isn’t something to fear, it’s as inevitable as the light. Resisting the darkness doesn’t make it go away, it just turns it into something bigger and seemingly harder to face.

Whilst many are still feeling confused and bewildered, others are finding their feet and their courage. Some may run ahead, but others will stay and consciously become a part of the cycle of evolution; to breathe in when others breathe out and vice versa. In other words, to become an integral part of the flow of life, to be open about pain and struggles, and to know that it’s okay to not be okay. Open-ness, transparency, and a willingness to live life as fully as possible.

So, for those of us who can, it’s time to breathe deeply into the world. For those of us struggling, know you are not alone…

Gemini ♊

As you continue to seek out ways to live your life more wholeheartedly, there is a sense that some much-needed breathing space has appeared within your heart and soul. Whilst you have welcomed this breathing space, it’s not quite as welcome as you hoped as instead of bringing you an opportunity for peace and stillness, it has actually brought you more thinking time. Of course, you are a thinker, and you love to explore the depths of life, trying to make sense as to why things are the way they are. However, you are also a deeply spiritual and emotional being, and there are times when overthinking can thwart the flow of your creative and spiritual essence. It is therefore important to know when it’s time to think, when it’s time to do, and when it’s time to be. Whilst it is perfectly possible to choose not to use this breathing space for thinking, it can be hard when the pace of life quietens down and the distractions fall away, as thinking is usually your default position.

Try to make a conscious choice to connect more deeply to your heart and soul in order to allow your spiritual and emotional essence to flow freely. Balance is perhaps the key here as you have the capacity and innovation to think outside of the box to find new ways to live your life that embrace the thinker, the spiritual, and the emotional you. After all, they are all a part of you! So, as you turn towards this breathing space, keep an open mind and an open heart as you rest gently in the quiet, allowing insights to surface and emotions to flow freely. Let go of the desire to push for answers as this is not a time for charging ahead or overthinking, it’s a time for allowing, for being, and for finding a new flow in your life.

by Sarah Jane Grace at sarahjanegrace.com/monthly-forecasts on April 1, 2024