April 4-10| Motivational Week

When I looked at the overview of the week ahead, one word kept coming to me: motivational. But why?

Well, Mars — the planet of drive, determination, anger, and motivation — is moving into Aries, and he's having some interesting meetups as he leaves Pisces behind.

When Aries Season began, I shared how the New Moon in Pisces and Aries Season itself carried a real "dreams to reality" kind of feel. This week just builds on that energy.

For those of us old enough to remember, it has a lot of the same vibes as the movie Field of Dreams — "If you build it, they will come."

So as you move through this upcoming week, it's a great opportunity to really get clear on what you've been building toward. The Full Moon in Libra was all about balancing the "me" with the "we" — and that balancing act works so beautifully with Mars moving into Aries. When we understand where our motivation is coming from, and who it's coming from, we know best how to use it. That clarity is what turns a dream into something real.

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April 4-10 | Motivational Week

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✨April 6-7| Sagittarius Moon

We kick off the week with a Double Fire Sky — a Sagittarius Moon paired with an Aries Sun. But what does that actually mean?

It's a combination of high energy (Aries Sun) with an ability to tap into optimism, a love of freedom, and a desire to seek answers to the big questions (Sagittarius Moon).

If you find yourself buzzing with energy, moving your body will help. On Monday you may find yourself out and about, connecting with friends or relationships that help move you forward on the path you've chosen for your future. And if things get hard — tap into joy and humor where you can.

Tuesday's energy shifts a bit more inward, with the Moon connecting with Mercury and Chiron bringing focus to how you feel about your communications and your healing journey. If you find communications are hard to follow or understand, ask for clarification. It may lead to insights neither of you had considered before — and that's worth pausing for.

✨ April 8 and 9| Sagittarius → Capricorn Last Quarter Moon

At 7:04 AM CT Wednesday morning, the Moon shifts into Capricorn, setting the stage for the Last Quarter Moon which peaks at 11:51 PM CT Thursday at 20° of Capricorn.

On Wednesday, Mars will sextile Uranus before heading into Aries on Thursday. This can bring an "expect the unexpected" kind of energy to your drive and motivation. Since this is a sextile, it moves fast and is easy to miss if you're not tuned in. Watch for synchronicities — they may offer insights you weren't expecting.

Thursday brings three big energies worth paying attention to.

First, Mercury exits its Post Shadow, meaning the Mercury Retrograde that started back in February is officially done. We are in the clear until the next one during Cancer Season.

Next, Mars moves into Aries — a sign he actually rules. Mars is our drive, determination, anger, and passion. In Aries, we can all tap into a collective competitive spirit that also draws out the courage we each carry inside. You may find yourself becoming very single-minded with a strong surge of energy to draw from while Mars visits through May 18. How this plays out personally depends on where Aries falls in your chart. You can also look at what planets you have in Aries, Cancer, Libra, and Capricorn to get a sense of what Mars may amplify for you during his stay.

Last but not least, the Last Quarter Moon peaks at 11:51 PM CT. With Quarter Moons we can feel a frustration or a push toward something — and with the Last Quarter Moon specifically, it tends to be that final push around what still needs to be released. Think back to what came up for you at the Libra Full Moon last week. What are you still carrying that doesn't need to come with you into the Aries New Moon on the 17th? You may notice some tension between wanting long-term goals that make sense (Capricorn Moon) and the urge for immediate action (Aries Sun).

If old structures that are no longer working haven't been released yet, this energy may surface that tension — and offer the opportunity to pivot where things feel out of alignment in your life or career. It's a great time to take an honest look at your long-term goals.

• Are they still what you want?

• Do they just need a small tweak?

• It doesn't mean throwing everything out — just keep what's working and release what isn't.

Overall, under a Capricorn Moon, if things feel like they're moving too fast or going too far, it can leave us feeling a little grouchy. If it gets rough, getting outside, putting your feet on the earth if you can, or even just going for a walk may help.

✨ April 10 | Capricorn → Aquarius Moon

We carry the Capricorn Moon energy through most of Friday as we close out the work week. From 5:23 PM CT to 6:55 PM CT we have a brief Void of Course window before she shifts into Aquarius.

With this energy available, it's a great time to tap into inspired, future-forward thinking and the ability to see the bigger picture for what it is. You may also feel the desire to connect with friends and fall into really great conversations as a result.

Shortly after moving into Aquarius, the Moon makes a beautiful aspect to Mars that could leave the end of the day feeling like you have an extra boost of energy. If you are a parent, doing an activity to get the wiggles out may be just the thing!

We carry this energy into the weekend — more on that next week!

✨ Closing Thoughts for the Week

We move through it carried by the deep, probing energy of the Scorpio Moon, into the optimism and big-question seeking of Sagittarius, and land in the grounded, forward-thinking space of Capricorn and Aquarius. Along the way, Venus and Pluto ask us to face what has been simmering, Mercury officially closes the door on retrograde season, and Mars — our planet of drive, determination, and passion — comes home to Aries.

The through line of the week is that "dreams to reality" energy we talked about in the overview. The Full Moon in Libra asked us to balance the me with the we. The Last Quarter Moon asks us to release what no longer belongs. And Mars in Aries hands us the courage and the fire to actually do something about it.

So this week, pay attention to what lights you up, what needs to be let go of, and who — or what — is truly driving your motivation. The Field of Dreams energy is real. The question is — what are you building?

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