Astrology Landscape April 21 - April 25

 

This Week in Astrology

Treasure Map check-in. Have you made your map yet? You do know this is one of the most potent Aries lunar charts in a very, very long time. Do not let it slip by you. You have between now and May 1 to make your map.

What is a Treasure Map? Is there a video I can watch? Yes. Does it work? Yes. Is the process meaningful? Yes.

Please make a map.

In the meantime, this week starts out with the Crescent Moon. We get informed in some way. During the New Moon we planted seeds that speak to new paths for the self. So what are we learning?

On the evening of the 24th (PDT), the Moon moves into the First Quarter and we will have the impetus to act. What information did we receive that now inspires more action? How does it all tie back to our intentions from that fiery New Moon?

Also, on the 25th we launch a new seven-year cycle when Uranus finally moves into Gemini, where it has not been since 1941 to 1949. Are you strapped in? We are about to go warp speed.

And on the 25th the Sun squares Pluto. These tense days, and we get two a year, are still informing us since Pluto is only a few degrees into Aquarius. Watch the news for tech stories. Watch for big news. Big tech.

 

 

Crescent Moon Phase

 

 Crescent — Gathering Information

We begin to receive information. We research a bit more and perhaps get feedback on the seeds we planted at the New Moon. Sometimes we receive clues about something we planted. Even if you think nothing is happening, stop and look again. Who called you? What conversation happened? Even the smallest or most mundane events during this phase can contain a message. A parking ticket. An argument with a spouse. A refund check from the phone company. Pay attention. What information is arriving and how can it help?

Hero’s Journey: The hero begins exploring the unknown and gathering allies.
Creative/Science Process: Research — gathering information and materials.

 

Focus on: What did you ignite and now what are you learning?   When you put “me first” how does it bring out new information?  When you think about igniting something new does it change your relationship with neighbors, siblings and neighborhood?  What about your ability to converse.   What language do you use when talking with others?  Is it gripes?  Is it airy fairy?   What are you learning about language and your self-agency?  

 

Planetary notes: 

 

4/20: Mercury conjunction Mars (8 AR).   Words that bring out our fighting spirit.   Actions are called out.  Language brings actions.  Blunt speech, blunt actions. 

4/23: Venus conjunction Uranus (29 TA).  Out of the blue resources.   Love from unexpected corners.   Support in random ways.   Money and love get boosts in weird ways. 

 

 

First Quarter Moon 

April 23, 2026

7:31 pm  PDT

 

 First Quarter — Taking Action

Now we act on the information we received. We pursue the idea again. What hurdles have appeared involving the seeds you planted at the New Moon? We make another call, reach out to someone, mail something, or stir the pot again. Sometimes this phase reveals that the goals we planted require more effort from us. Independence may need to be asserted. Others may resist our growth, even if they believe they have our best interests at heart.

Hero’s Journey: Crossing the threshold and committing to the journey.
Creative/Science Process: Commitment — the work begins.

 

Focus on:   How are the seeds you planted on the new moon that speak to your self-agency now need more actions that call for strength?   How can you benefit by bold and big actions?  How can you get heroes to step up for you?  Or how can you your own superhero?   Where is love and creativity in this process?   How are you romancing you?  

 

Planetary Notes:

 

4/23: Venus enter Gemini 

4/25: Uranus enters Gemini (separate post) 

4/25: Sun square Pluto.   Stubborn tension.  Who does not want to give up something? How is this not helpful?  Groups and friends feel at odds with practical application.  Status quo feels at odds with the many.  

 

 

 

Uranus Enters Gemini April 25 - Prepare to Go Fast & Pivot

 

Uranus – Gemini

April 25, 2026 

5:51pm PDT 

 

Uranus returns to Gemini where it will be until 2033/2034. 

 

Last July Uranus tip toed into Gemini looked around at the joint and said “I’ll be back.”  Uranus is Tech, Big Tech and Gemini is communication.  Gemini is also out of the blue and weird.   Within days of entering Gemini last summer there was a moment on a Jumbotron at Coldplay concert that went very viral.   Deep Fakes got juiced upand users morphed on how they approached AI by more than a search engine.    On April 24 we are there for the long haul and we will have endless discussions about Uranus in Gemini for the next seven years.  I am already exhausted at the thought of those future conversations.   Sigh.   

 

Historically, Uranus in Gemini, great ideas emerge especially around communication.  Innovative breakthroughs are abundant in science, health, transportation and art.   We would not be wrong to anticipate this period to be THE cycle of AI.  Uranus in Gemini is also disruptive to the status quo in nations.  Revolutions around independence has been a common theme in these periods.  

 

On a personal level, we benefit by being light on our feet.  Willing to get up and move around.  We itch to do something different.   We seek liberation.  We welcome short trips to experience something new.  Novelty goes far.  The themes shaking-it-up will be expressed by the natal house of the Uranus transit.   Also, those people who have planets in early Aquarius, Gemini & Libra will get excited by the thought of doing something new.   Those with planets in early Virgo, Sag and Pisces can feel challenged by all the movement or overwhelmed, which is saying a lot since these signs are good at flexing.   

All of us need to find our intuition to help guide us during a world in transition.  Neptune in Aries may be helping us on that one.  Learning how to pivot is crucial.  It is also important to come up with practices that can make you feel grounded.   So much up in the air-ness can be exhausting.   Moments of grounding can do a lot of good. 

Historically, Uranus in Gemini cycles have coincided with periods of war in the United States, including the American Revolution, the Civil War, and World War II. We are again entering this cycle at a time of conflict. How that unfolds remains to be seen.

One point worth noting comes from Nick Dagan Best, who said that the world at the beginning of a Uranus in Gemini cycle does not look like the world at the end of it. When Uranus entered Gemini in 1941, the United States was not yet in World War II. By the end of that cycle, the war had been fought, atomic technology had emerged, and the global order had shifted. In the 1860s cycle, the country entered divided and after the Civil War formed a new structure. Go back further and the American Revolution follows the same pattern. These are periods of fundamental change.

However, this current cycle is not a repeat. Uranus is forming supportive aspects to Pluto, Saturn, and Neptune that have not occurred together before now in human history.  There is disruption, but there is also structure.   Prepare for something different and watch this space.  

 

Videos on Treasure Mapping

 

I have two recent talks up on Treasure Mapping if you want to work with it more directly.

The interview with Amanda at Astrology Hub is free and gives a clear overview of the process. That one has already been seen by thousands, so it’s a good place to start.

The PRS talk goes further. It includes actual Treasure Maps from the past year and how they played out, which gives you a better sense of how this works in real life.

If you’re new to it, start with the free one. If you want to see how it actually lands, the PRS talk is the next step.

Note:   You will be making your Treasure Map anytime after April 17 and before May 1st. 

The Last Days Before the Reset

 

We are down to the last ten days of the Pisces lunar month and the final days of the zodiacal lunar year that began with the Aries New Moon in 2025.

This is it.

Technically, we are still taking actions based on the seeds we planted three weeks ago at the Pisces New Moon, where the focus was on intuition, faith, and the willingness to recognize something bigger than ourselves. There is a lot to be said for stepping back and acknowledging that not everything is in our control, and that there may be a larger current moving through our lives.

At the Last Quarter Moon, we take action on those insights, but from a more practical place. This is not about emotion or reflection. This is where we step in as the adult in the room. No sense crying over spilled milk. We deal with what is in front of us and make decisions that move things forward.

Last Quarter Moon Phase
April 9, 2026
9:51pm (PDT)

Last Quarter — Practical Adjustments
Now we make the final adjustments to the seeds planted at the New Moon. We make the final calls, send the final messages, and follow the paths that still make sense. Other paths are allowed to fall away. This phase favors wise action and clear decision-making.

It is a time for living the spirit of the Serenity Prayer:
God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change,
the courage to change the things I can,
and the wisdom to know the difference.

Hero’s Journey: Rebuilding life after transformation.
Creative/Science Process: Critique and evaluation.

Focus on:
What actions are you taking that connect back to the spirituality, faith, and compassion that came in at the New Moon, and now require practical follow-through? How can you step into your inner CEO? How are you looking at your systems and making them work for you?

Planetary Notes:

4/9: Mars enters Aries
4/12: Mars conjunct Neptune (2 AR) — Actions are inspired and support new ventures and independence. Acting on intuition and gut.
4/13: Venus sextile Jupiter (16 CA) — Creativity and values expand. Travel and foreign connections may bring joy and pleasure.

Balsamic Moon Phase

April 13, 2026
6:29 pm

Balsamic — Release
This phase closes the lunar cycle. We release what has run its course so the next cycle can begin. By letting go, we clear space for the New Moon. Reflection, rest, and closure allow the mind and spirit to reset before the next intention emerges.

Hero’s Journey: The return and completion of the journey.
Creative/Science Process: Rest and incubation before the next idea.

Focus on:
How are you releasing depression? How are you releasing ennui? How are you releasing loneliness? How are you releasing vagueness? How are you releasing any sense of victimhood?

Planetary Notes:

4/14: Mercury sextile Uranus (29 TA) — Inspired thinking brings new practical ideas. Innovation and technology are helpful.
4/14: Mercury enters Aries
4/16: Sun conjunct Chiron (26 AR) — Identity and spirit are healing through independence and new paths.
4/16: Mars sextile Pluto (5 AQ) — Actions are supported by groups and bring meaningful change.
4/16: Mercury conjunct Neptune (2 AR) — Thinking may feel vague, intuitive, and creative.

Aries New Moon — April 17, 2026
4:51am PDT

Aries New Moon: We All Knew It Was Coming. April 17, 4:51am PDT

 

April 17, 2026

4:51am (PDT) 

27 Aries 28

Every New Moon brings a gift and sets something in motion.  Some are more direct than others.   Every astrologer on God's Green Earth is talking about this Aries cycle.    That should tell you something.  I have been bringing up for about a year.   

This Aries new moon is not asking you to think about what you want. It’s asking if you’re willing to say it out loud, even to yourself.  The answer should be  yes.   Just sayin'  

I wrote the full piece over on Margaret Wendt's site:
http://margaretwendt.com/columns.php

Finding Your Opportunities --- Let's Clear Your Head

 

This is the most potent Aries new moon I have seen in 30+ years. 

 

I don't think I can say it more clearly than, PLEASE make a Treasure Map this year. 

 

If you know astrology then you know we have Saturn, Neptune & Uranus all in new signs this year. Pluto is at the beginning of Aquarius. This is era defining astrology. 

 

For those who do not know astrology, things are changing at rapid pace. I mean rapid on steroids. I am not going to sound like a CNN reporter, but you can look around and see examples in the news that things are changing. You can look around your town and your neighborhood and the lives of some of your friends and family to know change is afoot. More to the point, I will argue you are feeling it inside you. 

With all that said a Treasure Map will be your companion to figure out what you want, need, desire in this changing landscape. We have between April 17- but done by May 1st to make our Maps. 

To help you get your head on for the opportunities available to you I want to recommend these three resources that were suggested to me. 

 

I loved all three and found them exactly the medicine for complicated days where stuff looks hard but under it I felt, "hmm but there is maybe something good or an opportunity going on, I think". I continue to see the stuff manifesting but more to the point it is the opening I have in me that I think is valuable. 

 

There is so much gunk we all carry that ultimately is a form of 'lack'. These clear all the gunk out. 

 

Go find them.

Chris Brennan and Austin Coppock On The Astrology of April

 

Back in January I wrote how I saw 2026 unfolding through the astrology lens.   After I posted my report, I read other astrologers analysis and for the most part we all were saying the same thing.   However, I must admit some of my favorite astrologers were more spiked up about April than me.   Yes, I knew the line up of Aries planets was intense, I had already looked it up because of Treasure Mapping but my focus on April when I wrote my report then was more on the end of the month when Uranus moves into Gemini which will launch a whole new adventure, (that’s a nice word for it) that the world will navigate.    

 

Now that we have experienced January – March and April is upon us, I do have more appreciation for the other astrologers point of view on April.    Above is a link to Astrology Podcast’s Chris Brennan and Austin Coppock’s monthly report that just came out about April.     Their take on the heat of Mars, Saturn, Neptune in Aries all conjunction is long on historical references.   I found Austin’s reference to the Port of Royal (Jamaica) fire in the early 1800s when this aspect previously occurred fascinating given it was one of the biggest trade ports in the world and it burned down.    Now there is so much focus on a trade route in the Strait of Hormuz.   Fascinating.    

 

Anyway, I encourage those who want a deep dive into the astrology of April to watch their report.