New beginnings and opportunities are the main ingredients in this monthly planetary brew. 

Mercury in Pisces (mutable water) stations direct from 7th April after its retrograde and moves into the dynamic, fire energy of Aries from 16th April. Mercury retrograde periods are the perfect time to rewrite your intentions and overcome any obstacles with fierce kindness. Hold your vision in your mind’s eye as you recreate in your journal your dreams and desires. Remember whilst brewing your favourite cup of herbal tea or magical elixir to delight your senses and breathe in the sacred aroma and spend a quiet moment in contemplation with your connection to the divine.  

Botanicals of Mercury:  Honeysuckle. Lavender, Mullein & Tulsi 

The passionate energy of Venus (love, beauty, pleasure and creativity) stations direct on 13th April. After her 41-day retrograde cycle in dynamic Aries and mystical Pisces.  Devotional rituals of love and magic are deeply bound in this significant new Venus Star cycle over the next nineteen months. Now is the perfect moment to plant the seeds of fresh beginnings in your relationships, finances and aspirations for the future.   

Venus in Aries represents the inner fire burning brightly with determination.  This is the flame-keeper of the sacred ways and a new revolutionary cycle of love wisdom. Now is the time to be brave and to turn the page to start a whole new chapter in your life, whether it be a new business venture, relationship or creative project.  Aries is the first sign of the zodiac, and the signature is the “I AM” so the invitation is to seek and find a new aspect of who you truly are and your identity out in the world with purposeful action and drive. 

A ritual suggestion would be to light a natural beeswax candle (ideally pink or red) and soften your gaze looking at the flickering flame.  Speak aloud what you want to change in your life and reflect on what is holding you back from your truest expression.  As you stare into the flame, reclaim your power and your vision for the future.  Keep your energy strong and focused to liberate yourself from any fear, especially if life has been challenging.  When you blow out the candle’s flame know the smoke is sending your intentions up to the heavens.  This is calling in your destiny with magic and love as the world holds undiscovered treasures for you and the new way forward.   

The pages are turning, and a new exciting chapter is about to be written.  

Full Moon in Libra (cardinal air) 13th April @ 10.22am AEST. 

This full moon highlights the balance of the Libran scales within interpersonal relationships and the needs of self with the expectation of others. Spend time reflecting where you need to bring more balance, into your life with both finances and relationships. The secret is to strike a balance and consider any situations in which you have sacrificed your own needs and desires to appease another.  

Chiron (the struggles & gift) dances with the Sun together in the sign of Aries, and this illuminating solar signature reveals any wounds around life purpose and creativity.  This is an invitation to welcome insights for growth and wisdom, even it feels emotionally raw and visceral over this full moon. 

Let your heart crumble into an infinite amount of tiny, precious seeds. Then plant love everywhere you go.” Anita Krizzan 

This is the time to review what path your life is taking, who you are and how you can live more sustainably and intuitively.  Remember the sign of Libra (Venus ruled) embodies love and kindness towards earth and humanity, especially during these challenging times in both the personal and the collective. 

Botanicals of Venus:  Damiana, Cacao, Roses, Violets