Taurus 20 April – 20 May

With the Moon nestled in your own sign, Taurus, at nearly 7 degrees, you’re feeling everything amplified today – especially that deep-seated need for comfort and security. But here’s the tea: while it feels good to be grounded, there’s a quiet rumble beneath the surface that’s calling for a shift. Mars, also hanging out in your sign at 17 degrees, is giving you a serious kick of energy, pushing you to assert yourself. Yet, that square between the Moon and Pluto in Aquarius could stir up some unsettling feelings around power dynamics or control, particularly in areas you’d rather keep stable. Don’t be surprised if an unexpected truth pops out of the woodwork today.

Your ruling planet, Venus, is having a major moment. It's dancing with Jupiter in Cancer, creating a beautiful conjunction that could bring a lovely surge of warmth and expansion into your home life or emotional world. This connection, happening in the later degrees of Cancer, hints at indulging in some of life's finer pleasures – think a delicious meal or a cosy night in. However, Venus is also squaring Pluto and sextiling Uranus in Gemini, which means while you’re craving that sweet stability, there's also a subtle push for something fresh and perhaps a little bit out of your usual comfort zone. Are you secretly clinging to a situation or belief that’s past its expiry date, Taurus? It's okay to admit it.

Mercury in Cancer is squaring Saturn in Aries, which could make communicating your deeper feelings a bit tricky or feel like a chore. You might find yourself wanting to retreat rather than face a challenging conversation, especially one that requires you to break free from old habits. But with Mercury also sextiling Mars in your sign, you actually have the words and the quiet determination to tackle it. This isn't about throwing caution to the wind, but recognising where your stubbornness is less about steadfastness and more about avoiding necessary change.

Later today, as the Waning Crescent Moon reminds us to release what no longer serves, consider where you've been digging your heels in for no good reason. It’s not about dismantling your stable foundations, dear Fixed Earth sign, but about making small, calculated adjustments. You’re being gently nudged to refine, not destroy. Use that Mars energy wisely – channel it into making a small, deliberate decision that moves you closer to genuine peace, even if it feels a tad uncomfortable at first.