Your Weekly Horoscope Says Mercury Retrograde Wants You to Make Bad Decisions

Your horoscope for the week of March 31 to April 6 proves that a new month is about to begin and we’re already having a rough start. You’re fully immersed in some of the most challenging astrology you’ll experience during 2024, so be kind to yourself.

It all begins on April 1, when Mercury stations retrograde in Aries, beginning a backwards tailspin that leads to communication mishaps, aggressive debates, and hot-headed moments. Aries is an unstoppable fire sign that follows its gut instinct, preferring to act now and ask for forgiveness later. However, not every conflict is worth starting, and during this transit, egos will be far more fragile and easy to offend.

Mercury retrograde also has a way of bringing up the past, forcing you to tie off loose ends and find closure. Ex lovers and old friends have a way of crossing your path, and when Venus—planet of love and romance—joins forces with delightful and delusional Neptune on April 3, you may think its a good idea to dredge up old feelings and rekindle fires that were never quite fully extinguished. Think twice before making commitments or trusting the whims of your fanciful heart, because this energy can be quite deceptive. If it seems too good to be true, it most likely is.

Venus enters Aries on April 5, bringing an intensity and a short-sightedness into matters of love. After all, Venus is technically in detriment while moving through Aries, as “love at first sight” quickly becomes old news as soon as the spark starts to dim. However, as Venus forms a sextile with transformative Pluto on April 6, you’ll be encouraged to deepen the love in your heart—both toward yourself and those who have come and gone.

How the Planets Will Affect Your Zodiac Sign This Week

Here’s what you can expect from the upcoming week, according to your sun and/or rising sign (and seriously, you’re missing out if you don’t read these horoscopes for your rising sign):