Taurus 20 April – 20 May

The week kicks off with a powerful New Moon in Libra, sitting cosily with the Sun in your house of daily routines and wellbeing, dear Taurus. This energy is all about fresh starts in how you manage your day-to-day, but with Venus — your ruling planet — retrograde in Scorpio, sitting in a square to Mars in Leo, things might not feel as straightforward as you’d like. Venus in Scorpio (Rx) is urging you to re-evaluate your closest partnerships and shared resources, perhaps even uncovering some hidden truths about what you *truly* value versus what you've just tolerated for comfort. That square to Mars in your home and family sector suggests some friction or impatience around domestic matters. Are you holding onto old patterns because they're familiar, even if they're no longer serving you?

Early in the week, that exact Venus-Mars square is amplified by Venus also squaring Pluto, which is retrograde in Aquarius in your career zone. This dynamic could bring a subtle power struggle or a need to confront some uncomfortable truths about where your personal values intersect (or clash) with your professional ambitions. It's time to realise that your stubborn streak, while usually a strength, might be preventing genuine progress. Jupiter in Leo is also sitting pretty with Mars, suggesting a big expansion of energy around your home life, possibly through renovations or family dynamics that demand your attention.

By Wednesday, as the Moon glides through Scorpio and starts to wax, that feeling of needing to dig deeper intensifies. Mercury is also moving steadily through Scorpio, pushing you to communicate more directly about those complex emotional and financial ties. This isn't about running from discomfort; it’s about having those candid conversations you've been putting off. The big news this week is Pluto, the planet of transformation, stationing direct in Aquarius by Saturday. This is huge for your career and public image, dear Bull. Over the past few months, Pluto (Rx) has been asking you to redefine what power and authority mean to you professionally. Now, as it moves direct, expect a slow but profound shift in how you wield your influence and how you’re perceived.

As we head into the weekend, the Moon enters Capricorn, grounding your energy in practical matters and long-term goals. This earth energy feels like coming home for you, Taurus, offering a chance to integrate the week’s revelations. However, the Moon will square both Neptune and Saturn (Rx) in Aries, suggesting some lingering confusion or self-doubt around your identity and personal initiatives. You might feel a gentle pull to surrender control, to trust the unfolding even when it’s not perfectly stable. Mars in Leo now makes an exact trine to Saturn, giving you the practical grit to tackle those domestic projects and bring order to any chaos. The week closes with a First Quarter Moon, providing clarity on the path forward, especially around those financial instincts and comfort zones that have been thoroughly tested. It's time to stop resisting the inevitable shifts and lean into your inner strength.