Taurus 20 April – 20 May

That Venus Retrograde at 6° Scorpio, your ruling planet making a sharp square to Mars at 9° Leo, is really putting your famously stable nature to the test today, Taurus. You're feeling that push-pull between what you desire and what feels like a constant battle, especially in close relationships or around shared resources. It's like you're digging your heels in, clinging to a sense of comfort that might actually be holding you back from a necessary shift.

With the Moon in late Scorpio, nearly 29°, you’re in a deep, introspective space, probably mulling over some financial arrangements or emotional ties. This Waxing Crescent phase is all about setting intentions for growth, but you, dear Earth sign, might find yourself more focused on what you *don't* want to let go of. Here’s the tea: that Moon also opposes Uranus in early Gemini (5°), stirring up an unexpected itch for freedom or a sudden change of mind. You might be avoiding a conversation about money or a shared venture because it feels too disruptive, but the universe is nudging you to face it.

The Sun at 20° Libra is trying to bring some balance, making a lovely sextile to Jupiter at 21° Leo, suggesting opportunities for expansion and joy through your efforts. Yet, with your ruler, Venus, also squaring Pluto (3° Aquarius), there's an underlying power dynamic at play. Are you truly seeing the whole picture, or are you stubbornly sticking to your guns out of habit? That fixed modality of yours can be a blessing, providing consistency, but today it might feel more like a straitjacket around a situation that needs to evolve.

Later today, as the Moon trines Neptune (2° Aries), you might find some intuitive clarity, especially if you allow yourself to step away from the immediate tension. Don't be surprised if a vivid dream or a quiet moment of reflection reveals the path forward. It's time to realise that some things need to shift for your comfort to truly be sustainable.