Saturn-Rahu Conjunction – (April – May)
Mars Transits Cancer – (April 2 – June 6)
Mercury Direct in Pisces - April 7
Venus Direct in Pisces - April 12
Saturn-Rahu Conjunction – (April – May)
Saturn entered the zodiac sign of Pisces on the 29 th of March, 2025 where it would stay till February 2028. Here it gets into exact conjunction (0 deg) with Rahu or the Moon’s North Node already transiting through Pisces. This conjunction would last for about 6 weeks or so between April and May. Another interesting thing to note here is that Venus and Mercury are also transiting through Pisces and hence Pisces has quite a bit of transient energy.
By the end of May, Rahu would be transiting to the sign of Aquarius. Saturn’s energy is slow but deliberate, and practical, while Rahu is unstable and spontaneous. Together they constitute a diverse mix of energies. This Rahu and Saturn together make an odd combination. Together they remind us that our future lies in our present actions. They teach us to find out what we want in life and how we express this desire.
Rahu is known for instability while Pisces is an expansive sign. Saturn brings about practicality and sets boundaries. Together this is a potent duo that is waiting to explode with immense energy till mid-May, tread cautiously.
Mars Transits Cancer – (April 2 – June 6)
Mars that has been transiting through the sign of Gemini in March, transits to the adjacent sign of Cancer on the 2 nd of April and would be here till the 6 th of June. Moon is the ruler of Cancer and Mars is said to be debilitated here. However, the waters of Cancer would nourish Mars. In Cancer, Mars would be aspected by Rahu. Around mid-April, Mars turns retrograde at 12 degrees of Cancer. This is a time when we ought to restrain ourselves from any forward motion. Instead, we should review our journey and find ways to improve the same.
Mars is all about action, and when we need to act facing huge challenges in the water sign of Cancer, things get out of hand. Make sure that you do not lose your heart, instead rest and relax occasionally. There is more work to be done.
From May, there would be a consolidation of the energy of Mars when we would be better resourceful. From mid- May, Mars comes out of the aspect of Rahu as it transits to Aquarius. Then Mars would have some quiet time in Cancer. This would give us the ability to find our path and make changes to it as the environment has altered completely in due coure of time.
Mercury Direct in Pisces- April 7
Mercury that turned retrograde during mid-March in the sign of Aries turns direct at 3 degrees of Pisces. Pisces is already posited with Retrograde Venus, Rahu or the Moon’s North node and Saturn.
As Mercury turns direct, things around begin to get a bit steady. Of course, there would be some lingering effects of retrograde through the post-shadow period. As Mercury transits through the early degrees of Pisces, Rahu gets back to Aquarius, while Mercury, Saturn and Venus move forward in their journey.
Mercury starts to gain momentum as April moves on. It would be following the Sun into Aries and would enter this fiery sign on the 6 th of May. Use this direct motion of Mercury to finish your unfinished tasks, let go off projects that are not so lucrative now. Also, you can use this phase of Mercury to re-ignite the lost sparkle in your relationships. Breathe easy and tread ahead in style armed with the positive energy of Direct Mercury.
The Moon starts to grow as April starts and get full at 30 degrees of Virgo on the 12 th forming the Full Moon for the month. This Full Moon urges us to be ready with a choice as a forward journey is in sight. The full Moon in Virgo transits to the adjacent sign of Libra on the 13 th of April. On this very day, the Sun also transits from the sign of Pisces to the sign of Aries where it is said to be exalted. This indicates that the universe is nudging us to tread ahead.
Venus Direct in Pisces - April 12
Shortly after the Full Moon on the 12 th of April, retrograding Venus turns direct at 1 degrees of Pisces. In Pisces, Venus is said to be exalted. Starting April, Venus appears as a morning star and would continue so till the end of the year.
The planet Venus is all about attraction and relationships. As Venus turns direct, the confusion caused by the Rahu-Saturn conjunction in Pisces starts to wane off. Pisces is the ideal ground for Venus to do its work of connections. Jupiter rules over the sign of Pisces and this is a friendly terrain for Venus to further nurture connections. Now that the retrograde phase of Venus has ended, the truth would have prevailed and now the forward journey seems undaunting.
This Venus in Pisces emphasizes our yearning for empathy and connections in life. Now you would be back at your creative best. With Jupiter and Venus in an exchange of signs, there would be a sense of positivity around that encourages growth in the right path. Venus stays in Pisces till the end of May and this makes the period quite productive.
Sun Transits Aries – (April 13 – May 14)
The Sun transiting through Pisces transits to the sign of Aries on the 13 th of April to start yet another journey around the zodiac cycle. In Aries, the Sun is said to be exalted. Closely following the transit of the Sun from Pisces, Mercury would be leaving Pisces, Rahu or the Moon’s North node slips into Aquarius and Venus would be moving to Aries during the last days of May and hence Saturn would be left behind all alone in Pisces.
This transit of the Sun through Aries marks new beginnings and time of correction of our path. Use this period to take on your responsibilities and give unconditionally. We are urged to stay positive and inspired to move forward.
The Full Moon of April starts to wane and gets New on the 27 th of April in the fiery sign of Aries at 14 degrees. This New Moon as always would be draining ourselves both mentally and physically. We would be at our most vulnerable point this time. On this day, we have Mars through Cancer and with this there would be an exchange of signs between Mars and Moon.
If you think that you have the resources, then you can move forward. Else, lay low, replenish and rejuvenate yourself before treading ahead. This New Moon asks us to stay grounded despite rapid changes around us. Take things under your control and do not get lost in the chaos in your vicinity. Look out for guidance from close quarters. Trust your instinct and keep going as the Moon starts to wax through its phases.
