Dispatches From Diogenes: Monthly Horoscope For April 2023
It appears that the synapses of stars have finally fired up in our favour, connecting across the galaxies as only they do. It is by no mere chance that our paths have crossed, you could say that I have been waiting a long time to get these messages through. We have many adventures written together with you and I, stories of collapsing and renewing timelines as written in the sky. Through a willful suspension of disbelief I invite you to journey with me to the other side of the veil, the world as you know it has a tendency to create sticky syrupy cobwebs of conditioning and it’s up to you to decide when to let go of the old tale.
Consider this, the human body is not made up of abstractions but very real, pulsating power. Composite of the same life force as what thunders through the storms of Jupiter. Harnessing the wisdom of ancient ancestors as encoded in the solar systems of your DNA, unbraiding the messages mapped out in the ever shifting cosmos as our heavenly bodies move in their own dance. Your fate lies as much in your hands as it spins on encounters of chance.
I’m not here to overwhelm you with information, rather ask you to come see the magic in the mundane with me. There is no bridge to cross in making your life a living dream, no spells to cast to turn daily things into moving meditations. Why shouldn’t we all make big bold and purposeful declarations? Why shouldn’t we howl at the moon if only through silence as can only be felt when we find comfort in our own company? They say the universe is listening so it’s time that we start speaking. Through twelve weathers of the zodiac I am here to be your guide as with my eyes that see far past the horizon, mapping constellations and navigating the moontides from my corner of the universe. This humble space cadet may have yet to earn your faith, but in the prospect of purpose finding perhaps we leave that too to fate.
April energies take us through the fire of Aries season, as tamed and channelled in the right direction. A wall of flames fashioned into a wand of blazing glory. Using the energy of the waxing moon, we allow for new seeds, new ideas, new visions of the world to take root. In the fullness of the full moon we make room for newness to bloom, what does Spring look like inside your heart? Folding over into the cycle of Taurus will make clear what deserves our attention and what is calling to be nurtured. Go forth, dear reader, my celestial compatriot and seeker. I believe in you.
Aries Sun Sign
Aries
This month you have the opportunity to grow what you focus on. The thing is, it’s important to approach this aspect of your willpower without the burden of past problems. Sometimes we’re too caught up in the daily-ness of things to get a sense of the bigger picture. Let the light in, Aries. There’s a golden opportunity shining upon you, if only you take the time to let go of your dark clouds and give in to the spirit of newness. The more you look at things with the mindset of someone who has a lot to learn, the easier it becomes to navigate what life presents you. If your finances have been up and down you’re being called to examine your relationship with money – most of you have already been working on this though. In April, you’ll see the signs of what it means to have a healthy relationship with abundance and security.
Career and Opportunities
When it comes to getting the job done, you’re learning that it pays off to see things through to the end. This month you’re hitting your goals, seeing the value of finishing touches and the pursuit of perfection in what you put out into the world – not just in traditional terms of success but also in how it makes you feel. You’re in full blown emperor mode, harnessing the inherent fire of your being because channeling passion into work has never felt this seamless. On the flipside, being swallowed by work commitments and the desire to keep things going could put you on the path to overworking. Know when to disconnect from your devices and simmer down your racing thoughts.
Personal Relationships
Well well well, turns out every cynic has their day in the sun don’t they? For all the times you’ve convinced yourself that you have a stoic heart, that you prefer things a certain way, you’re now on the brink of something new. Something that promises to throw every rulebook squarely back in your face. Whoever this is coming into your life, they’re about to shake things up in the best possible way Aries. And honestly, if there’s a possibility for such a beautiful earth-shattering sky-opening love connection to walk in, why would you consider going back to someone from the past? If that is on your mind, you’re signing up for a month of serious soul-questioning. Would you allow yourself to be loved? Or would it take a meteor shower?
Taurus Sun Sign
Taurus
Every day is Self-care Sunday if you put your heart into it, Taurus. April sees you opening up to the beauty of everyday things, to knowing yourself deeper, to collaborating with like-minded people in your creative pursuits. And on that subject, you’re exploring new avenues of self-expression, of creating simply for the joy of creation. The only time I see you getting your horns up is in the face of drama. You have no time for unnecessary conflict and the kind of people who say one thing but mean another. When it comes to unnecessarily clichéd captions, it’s ‘good vibes only’ in your space. New connections with people on your wavelength will serve as a tool for greater self-discovery and synchronistic living.
Career and Opportunities
The month of April is a time of absolute gratification, Taurus. Your path and purpose are in alignment with what you do. Not only do you start the day with excitement about the projects you’re working on, you also get to end the day with the satisfaction of having done it all. With this kind of fulfillment comes a sense of clarity, of big picture thinking. In this way, when conflict arises or there may be doubts among your peers you are able to show them the right way forward. You may be called on to defend the legitimacy of this project, even to prove that it is a worthy pursuit. Trust that in the end, what is legitimately right will be what is valued. When you experience this level of trust and long-term vision, others will learn through you.
Personal Relationships
You have reached a point of alignment both within the body –how you see yourself- and in your beliefs –how you see the world. This kind of harmony is one that paves the way not just for healing but for the closing of old chapters, making way for a shift in the narrative where you are empowered. You are not a canvas upon which life throws suppositions, abstractions, the semblance of real and honest connection. You are at the center of your solar system, sure in your stance of what you bring to the table. When you operate from this point of emotional stability, you are not fazed by the shifting nature of others. You are able to see through to the heart of things and that’s something to be proud of.
Gemini Sun Sign
Gemini
The energies of April signal a time of changing gears and slowing down if you will not be in the way of suspension of action not in the least but rather a minimisation of energy expulsion in favour of relaxation. Basically, give yourself the rest you need. The best way to figure that out is just to listen to your body and mind. Subtle cues abound in what is needed. What is coming your way over the course of the next few months may require a lot more investment of your energies than you can know just yet. Things may not be moving just yet, this only gives you more time to chalk out your plan a bit more definitively. Wherever you go Gemini go with passion go with fullness of the heart.
Career and Opportunities
A return on investments is on the cards for you Gemini. That which you have worked diligently on is starting to gain momentum. You may have more eyes on you than you’re aware of, just know that by showing up and doing the work you’re earning your stripes. With this kind of success and respect on your crown the path ahead grows more fertile. What seeds do you wish to plant now that will feed the minds of the next generation? Can you set things in motion now that will grow into opportunities for the next season? The answer lies in seeking the right collaborators who will share your vision. You know how to turn on the charm, you know how to play with honesty, and trust that Co-creation will only help you level up and up and up.
Personal Relationships
Is your bed of roses turning into a grave of thorns? Chances are that one of you’ve been struggling to effectively communicate in your relationship. Now this doesn’t give you permission to further joust with your partner. If you enter a conversation with your sword up pre-prepared for defense, you’ve already stacked the odds against yourself. The only way forward this month is to talk about what’s in your heart, what’s in your mind, maybe even why the two don’t seem to be getting along. As you let them in, you’ll see an immediate shift in your dynamic. This is the key to inner alchemy, you are not in a tunnel looking for the light at the far end. You are both the darkness and the lightness. As you embrace one you empower the other.
Cancer Sun Sign
Cancer
Are you fighting for your inner child or acting from a space of hurt for all that has transpired? No one claims that healing from old wounds is an easy or graceful experience, rather it is an exercise in holding on to your softness while traversing a landmine of emotions. You have a strong sense of what is right and wrong, no one champions a cause like you. Especially if the cause in question is you! However, this month may be a good time to experiment with how you move through this framework of feelings. Try dancing your way through the pain, exorcising your deepest fears through spending time with your people, maybe even using the arts to re-parent the child inside that needs love and care. There is no right answer, there is no way to dilute these experiences. But no one says they need to all be back-breaking heart-ripping days.
Career and Opportunities
Some ideas take root and have the potential to bloom into something that could change the world some day. Sometimes, you need to go back to the drawing board. When we can let go of the notion of hustling day and night, suffering for your art, having a one-track mind, then we can make room for easy learning. Professional growth doesn’t have to come with a heavy toll on your personal life. You don’t need to sacrifice one for the other. Sure, that doesn’t signal smooth sailing; you’re bound to face rock bottom one way or another. You have the inherent strength to pull yourself back up and continue working on the life that you wish to live.
Personal Relationships
Who says that it’s unrealistic to want to have it all? We’ve passed the point where we allow ourselves to settle for lukewarm lovers and passive admirers. To know your worth and be unwilling to dim your shine for the palatability of others is something to be proud of. In any connection, the surefire sign of mutual love and respect is simply the equality of how much is given and received. Sometimes the best thing you can do to better understand the dynamics of a love connection is to take a step back. As you do this, make room for the inner dissonance to give way to new perspectives. As your waters grow calm, you’ll see things in a whole new light and when this light illuminates where your connection is headed, you will know what to give attention to. TLDR: if you think you love someone, take a break, re-evaluate, let them see your worth.
Leo Sun Sign
Leo
The month of April is steeped in the kind of dreamy, breezy vibes that can only mean that you’re coming into alignment with your path. Now, this may look different for every Leo out there but what remains true is the fulfillment in your heart. Everything’s coming up roses, for some of you this is a month of a busy social life, taking your work and your world out there for others to see and share in. Your gardens are blooming, exploding with all things beautiful and fragrant and feeding the soul. The task is yours when it comes to which side of yourself you choose to nurture, the spellcaster or the overthinker. You are not a ship being captained by another person, you are the wind and the water giving direction to your own life. Let the old patterns die and make way for what’s coming in this next phase of life.
Career and Opportunities
Where do your loyalties lie? This month has you examining your thought patterns particularly in terms of singular goals vs. the greater good. Think of it this way, when we plant a tree we sit in its shadow for only certain hours of the day. If we plant a whole forest we create an ecosystem allowing for others to thrive. Let your passion be the driving factor in pursuing goals on a grander scale. A true master of the principle of abundance is one who understands the flow of give and take, of investment and returns. What you give your energy to now will bloom into a kingdom tomorrow. As you do, you become an example for others to follow.
Personal Relationships
In April you are firmly leaving behind patterns of the past that do you no good in the present moment. This is all new and uncharted territory for you Leo, and that can be scary at first. In fact few things can be as daunting as having to confront what hasn’t been working out for you by your own hand. The more we try to assign causes to our problems in an outward direction, the tougher it is to heal and accept the reality of the situation. Self-reflection of this manner requires you to be completely transparent, which by no means says that you shouldn’t ask for absolute transparency in return. You may not know what lies on the other side of this healing just yet but in the end it will always be a worthwhile pursuit.
Virgo Sun Sign
Virgo
Guess who’s overthinking again, on a downward spiral with no end? Anytime you find that you’re headed down burnout boulevard Virgo, remember you are in control of your thoughts. You are not a flesh doll being puppeteered by your mind. It may be a trickier rope than ever to balance – on one hand you have to know that you’re in control of your own reality, that which you give power to with your thoughts is what manifests into reality. You literally dictate the direction of your day! On the other, too much control only gives way to chaos. April calls for a time of reprieve from all this mental gymnastics. Indulge (hold the gasps) in something that does nothing for you in a material sense. The path to healing lies through navigating your feelings. Paint your palms, swim in the sea, cycle through unknown streets, let your mind breathe. Find what fills your cup.
Career and Opportunities
Something doesn’t feel quite right but you’re not sure what it is. There’s a fire but you can’t see the smoke just yet. For some of you this may be a question of ethics and if there has ever been a time to hold on to your moral compass, it is now. Even if you’re the only person fighting for the truth or backing the underdog, do it. Call out anyone who’s being shady, in a manner most appropriate, as I know you know how to do. You have it in you to bring harmony back into the situation, aligning the wavelengths to one of mutual respect and peace. If people aren’t willing to work together, you can show them the way. Breathe Virgo, you’ve got this.
Personal Relationships
At any given moment there is indomitable potential around you. You’re in a position to be super attractive to other people because you know your worth. You have it in you to be sharp and witty, center of conversation and a boldly steady partner in a romantic connection. The thing is you’re creating issues where there are none and somehow also fuelling your own fire till you reach this point of stasis, where nothing makes sense and you don’t know what to do. You know what to do. Take time away from the situation and allow your mind to simmer down. Instead of overthinking, try un-thinking. Where your mind-sky runs clear of negative thoughts and you make room to remember who you are.
Libra Sun Sign
Libra
It may not feel this way just yet but the scales of justice are evening out for you this month. That being said, it could be a few more months in the future for you to see the actual effects of this. Trust that the universal forces of right and wrong are absolute, so long as you move through the world with the right intentions in your heart you have nothing to worry about. April energies bring healing across the board and how you choose to channel this is up to you. Do not underestimate the simple power of belief, if you had the interdimensional ability to see energy as tangible waves of light and colour how would you alchemise and direct them? Trust in yourself, Libra. Your feet are planted firmly on the ground, which is how you are able to move into the newer version of you – and the fact that this newer version of you is opening up is indelible, inevitable and beautiful!
Career and Opportunities
Okay okay okay something isn’t working here and chances are you already know it. For some this may point to a major sense of dissatisfaction, a falling out of alignment with your purpose and what is expected of you. For others it may be smaller arguments that keep popping up and disturbing the flow of your day as you generally prefer it. If the cards could speak they’d tell you to just take a break! What you actually stand to benefit from is to find your own way of disengaging with the drama and listening to what your heart desires. How can you, at the start of each day, endeavour to fill your cup? Make this your goal for the month of April, to strive for some semblance of emotional satisfaction that has nothing to do with what you are expected to be doing. TLDR: Seek joy, everything else can wait.
Personal Relationships
If they can’t give as good as they get, and it’s no secret that no one gives love the way a Libra does, then it’s time for you to take off those tinted glasses. You deserve someone who has their shit together, not a vacillating lover who isn’t able to show up for you when you need them to. April energies are all about clarity, not in the way of seeking it as if you aren’t powerful enough to have your own. I would suggest you demand clarity, not from another, but from the universe from your own higher self. A sense of clarity on what you are asking for, clarity on how you want to love and be loved. In this process, I hypothesize you will not only find the answers you are looking for but also be the kind of lover you are expecting to come riding in.
Scorpio Sun Sign
Scorpio
This month may see you yearning for something different, Scorpio. You may inevitably find yourself in the spotlight, whether by way of success at work or an abundance of social connections that take up your time. However, the flipside of this is that you find all the talking, networking, congratulating, drinking, smiling, shifting from room to room absolutely exhausting. You don’t need to feel conflicted to feel alive. Sometimes you just have to cut loose from the world outside and wander into the landscape of your mind instead. You do not owe anyone your time and energy. In April, tap into your inherently introspective nature, find comfort in your own company, seek out answers to questions of the soul instead. There exists a rather vast bank of revelations and learning through this actualisation.
Career and Opportunities
It may come as a surprise to a few of you but things are actually really amazing on the work front. You’re waking up with a sense of purpose each day, looking forward to developing your projects. You are learning how to sharpen your mind-tools in a way that feels like this is it, this is what you’re meant to be doing. This is what it means to be aligned with your path and this alignment is palpable to those around you. Remember, support is available whenever you need it. However, sometimes we end up too attached to the progress and outcome of things as we see them in our mind. When you run the risk of compromising the natural development of your work, it may be time to step away and bring a sense of balance to your approach.
Personal Relationships
Sometimes what seems like the start of something new turns out to be a disappointment because it has not been given enough time to mature into something real. Now, no one should tell you not to build castles in the air – there’s far too many beauty stealers out there – but if the foundation of a relationship has an issue eventually it will fall apart. In the rush of what feels good, the heart can get ahead of itself. We’re only human after all. In the face of disappointment, remember that you always have people you can rely on to see you through the dark days. That is also as much a part of the human condition.
Sagittarius Sun Sign
Sagittarius
In the course of April, you have much to gain by operating from a space of self assuredness. You are uncompromising, unrelenting, you are too much for some people yet you have earned this position from having experienced all that you have in the past. Take this as a reminder of your wisdom and earned confidence, you are deserving of all that is coming to you at this time. Speaking of which, expect successful ends to old projects, recognition for your hard work, for some even the opportunity to be a mentor to others. On the other hand, if you have a clear vision of where you want to go, don’t shy away from seeking the right form of mentorship. Either way, trust that you’re on the cusp of some cool shit.
Career and Opportunities
Is this the month you embrace the point of no return? Something hasn’t been working in the way that you thought it would. Do you feel like you’ve sacrificed too much of one aspect of your life in favour of the other? For some this may be things on the work front, where your corner office feels more like a crown of thorns. For others, the opposite. Your personal life is just taking up too much of your time and you’re struggling to find balance. Either way, you’re at an impasse. The kicker is, you’re the only one who can pull yourself through this funk. The cards say it’s time to make a move towards calmer shores, a place where you can actually go to sleep at night with a sense of fulfillment. You’re due for a reckoning Sagittarius, something needs to change here.
Personal Relationships
This is a time to embrace the sweetness of your personal relationships, to let your friends know how much you love them, to hit them with rib-crushing hugs every time you meet. Or whatever you consider appropriate displays of appreciation. Nurture the connections you have, these are the people you rely on in times both good and bad. They’re even the people who will distract you when you’re waiting for that one person to text you back! Find the romance in daily living, in the way your pen flourishes in your journal, in the way your coffee smells while brewing, the rising and setting sun. Think of it this way, the more you exist in an energy of love and heart-centered awareness, the more it is reflected back at you from the world.
Capricorn Sun Sign
Capricorn
In April you are being shown the value of self reflection. Are the things you want out of life the same or at least in some degree of synchronicity with what you need? Do your actions align with your thoughts and desires? You have a lot to gain from pursuing your goals with a clear mind. Clarity of thought breeds clarity of action. Besides, it has to be better than sitting by the window of your Victorian home waiting for a lover to return from some sea voyage. Find what drives you and go forth with guns ablaze! You are not here to play games of mediocrity. Any action undertaken from the alignment of your head and your heart is bound to be fruitful in the end.
Career and Opportunities
Some things just no longer make sense, no matter how you try and justify it. So, what are you doing this month Capricorn? The cards show a light at the end of the tunnel but you have to be willing to put in the effort and move out of spaces you have outgrown. The minute you make this decision and take matters of your fate in your own hands, things will fall into place. This month, you have the potential to be nothing less than a Master Manifestor! So why play small? Go back to the drawing board if necessary. Look at what fills you with childlike joy, what gets you excited. That’s where the magic happens!
Personal Relationships
This may not be the month of extreme romantic overtures and balcony-side declarations of love but should that stop you from having a good time? Au contraire. Too often we are bogged down –purely self-inflicted– by the weight of expectations. For things to go a certain way with a certain someone within a certain time frame and matching a certain tonality as set by Wes Anderson or any other self-important filmmaker. Incorrect. The only person standing in the way of flexing your flirtation muscles is you. Choose lightness in your approach. Explore your desires. Release expectations and you’ll find that things tend to flow in an easier way. You think you want something, you don’t even know what else could be out there for you!
Aquarius Sun Sign
Aquarius
April energies in your sign come with a fair share of volatility, of high highs and unexpected lows. But would you have it any other way? I think not, Aquarius. If anything this is your opportunity to better observe how you are able to surf the waves of the energies the cosmos seem dead set on sending your way. If on some days all you do is daydream then give in and indulge in the wildest dreamiest fantasies you can think of. Who knows what new worlds you are waiting to birth on the back of these daydreams? I hypothesize that subtle cues for where you will find joy are hiding in plain sight. Your only mission this month is to be as *you* as you can possibly be.
Career and Opportunities
The energy this month is asking you to trust in the balance of right and wrong, the tides of karma and intention. And while you’re at it, remember to stay tuned in to your inherent intuition. You’re more powerful than you give yourself credit for, Aquarius. The time you have invested in learning and fine-tuning your skills has led you to the place you’re in now, from where you have the ability to start your own set of projects. An energy of newness surrounds you! New ideas, new solutions to old problems, maybe even new conspiracy theories that might lead to new points of reference in the legacy you’re creating. Sure you may encounter a fair share of non-starters in this process but who can blame you for trying! Throw every idea on the wall and what sticks is the way forward. You’re at your best when you operate from a spirit of play, of serious non-seriousness, so why would you try and fit into anyone else’s mold?
Personal Relationships
April brings a reminder of the power of your mind, Aquarius. You can have everything you desire, the kind of life that is built on mutual support and love. You can have a partner that meets you on the same page every day of the year. You can have any version of possible futures with the person you want to be with so what is it that keeps you from giving energy into that version of your life? It’s all a mind game. We’re surrounded by unserious news articles, products, books and movies that target the lovelorn cynic. Don’t give in to meme culture about losing hope and retiring at 7pm with a bottle of wine and the veritably worst casual read. This is a time to double down on the Venusian aspects of your life, the beauty of how you start your day, how you dress for your friends, the way things like paper like fabric like flowers feel between your fingertips. Your mission: nurture your most delusional romantic self.
Pisces Sun Sign
Pisces
Know that at any given moment you have the ability to choose which aspect of yourself to conjure up, to empower, and of course to nurture. You contain multitudes, Pisces. Self contradicting, sure, beautifully abrasive even, but this month you’re indulging in these aspects of yourself without apology. We can all go out into the world roaring and claiming our space in the sun, what takes real courage is to also examine the tender needs of the heart. What aspects of your inner child are calling out to be healed to be addressed perhaps even to be brought out into the world? Reconnect with the source of original joy. Chances are you might encounter a eureka moment you didn’t even know you were looking for.
Career and Opportunities
Things on the professional front seem to be on the up and up this month. What you have invested your energy into – and this may not necessarily be your day job – is gaining momentum over the course of April. Celebrate every success no matter how big or small, in this way you energetically make room for more good things in life. Now, you don’t need to start counting your chickens before they hatch or anything but where there is joy there will also be abundance in a material sense. Cautious optimism is the way to go. When it comes to taking a stance, you have every right to defend your position and why you choose to invest yourself in the projects that you do. Remember to do so with grace, you never know who could be a future collaborator in these rooms.
Personal Relationships
If matters of the heart have been weighing heavy on your mind, this month may be a good time to release these pressures to a higher power. Now, of course this is easier (and way more abstract) said than done so here are some practical postulations. Find your own method of journaling – go so far as to even take the idea of ‘journaling’ apart. Throw paint at the page, make a collage of stickers and then black it all out with a pen, press flowers into the shape of an imagined house pet. For others it may be fruitful to seek more spiritual avenues of healing. Now while I’m all for ceremonies of drum and dance, if that’s your thing, April energies point to something quieter. A dance of stillness, if you will. Your local bookshop will always be grateful for new patrons, even if you find solace in cosy murder mysteries. Simply put, fall back in love with your own rhythms, Pisces.
Weekend Horoscope: May 27-28, 2023
