Soberscopes – Sobriety Horoscopes for April 2018

Welcome to Spring, beautiful souls! We have some challenging astrological aspects to navigate during this Aries season, but we need challenges to help us grow. Mercury retrograde (March 23- April 15) is for us, not against us. You might notice obstacles in communication, technical difficulties, or things not going according to our plan. It’s a good time to practice surrender. If you find yourself really irritated because of conflict or inconveniences such as your car breaking down on the highway, or that job you really want taking forever to hire you – trust the process! Aries wants to go full speed ahead with any endeavour, but retrograde wants us to slow down, tune in and proceed with mindfulness. Be sure you’re putting your energy into the right things – things that bring you joy, things that use your gifts, and things that will bring you long term peace. Although it might be difficult at times this month, let’s try to sail through this season without being too reactionary. We can get through it together! You are never alone, so if you feel “restless, irritatble, and discontent”… pick up the phone because chances are someone else it going through it too.

From the Old Farmer’s Almanac about Mercury Retrograde: “Perhaps Mercury’s retrograde periods can cause our plans to go awry. However, this is an excellent time to reflect on the past. It’s said that intuition is high during these periods, and coincidences can be extraordinary.”

Without further adieu, here are your APRIL SOBERSCOPES:

Happy birthday, Aries. We honor your amazing qualities of passion, strength, and individuality. Thank you for always being authentic and courageous in all that you do! This month, you’ll be feeling secure in your ability to manifest your desires. Life might even feel like a fairy tale at times, as though everything is falling into place. There’s no need to doubt that everything is moving in divine order. If people around you don’t understand your journey, if family wants you to play it safe, do not be afraid to lovingly stand up for what you believe in. However, you don’t have to be involved in every disagreement. Sometimes the best course of action is no action, which can be very hard for you. Stay focused on your purpose and remember the old adage, “What other people think of you is none of your business”.

Meditation will heighten your intuitive powers. Perhaps you’re unclear about certain decisions and actions to take. Remember, there is a quiet place you can always retreat to which contains all the answers you need. Go within, and then take the inspired action. Enjoy the fruits that your spiritual growth offers. The more time you spend in the presence of your inner love and your higher power, the more you are able to give and receive love from others. If things in your life have begun to feel stale, this renewing of the spirit in still moments of solitude can be the catalyst that helps you fall in love with your life all over again.

The start of Spring brings you plenty of motivation and ambition. It’s often difficult for you to do and focus on only one thing. It would be beneficial, however, if you could learn to focus solely on what you are doing in the moment, taking it one second at a time. You’ll be amazed at what you can achieve without depleting all of your energy trying to do your multiple projects all at once. The new ventures and visions you’ve put action into will be very successful, but as always, don’t let them consume you. Carve out some time to relax with the ones you love.

If you’ve felt overworked and overwhelmed, it’s okay to ask for help. It’s okay to delegate responsibilities to others. It’s okay to focus on your spiritual condition, as everything flows from that place. Without a continued rebirth of spiritual progress, it’s easy to fall into a complacent isolation. It’s okay to retreat and restore at times, but too much isolation can make you feel depressed. If this happens, simply pick yourself back up and remember some of our most basic tools. Practicing gratitude is a big one. It will change the way you feel about your life. When your thoughts and feelings shift, your whole world shifts.

You might want to go full steam ahead as you embark on exciting new projects and creative endeavors. Use the confidence you’ve been developing over the last few months to really put yourself out there in new, innovative ways. Use your passion to delve into these new adventures, but don’t forget to stay rooted in humility by remembering how far you’ve come. Make sure to give back. Stay close to your support system. Surround yourself with those who live by spiritual principles and share your values. If you feel like you have too much on your plate at times, just breathe and remember that these new opportunities are answered prayers.

If you’ve been feeling a bit resentful, like you’re always picking up the slack at work or at home, it is likely because you are one of the most orderly and fair minded signs of the zodiac. This is certainly a gift, but one to be used in a spirit of service. You must remember that we all have unique gifts and you cannot expect everyone to be as organized and motivated as you are. When feeling discontent or resentful, we must do the work it takes to forgive. This doesn’t mean you can’t set boundaries and stand your ground, it just means you’ve got to find a way to surrender the results. Your relationships will thrive when you can speak your truth from a place of love and acceptance.  

Repeat to yourself, “I am loved and in good health” and so it will be. You’ve become more aware of how important it is to take really good care of yourself. As you continue to make self-care a priority, your health and the quality of your relationships will improve. You will attract relationships that make you feel taken care of. Enjoy the blessings that are emerging as a result of the positive changes you’ve been making. This deepening self-awareness has allowed you to make these positive shifts. You’re on the path of self-discovery, so keep going, Libra. You’re an inspiration to those around you.

The serenity prayer will serve you this month. You may feel a bit stuck or indecisive, and if so, that’s okay. It can be hard for you to slow down. This month asks you to take your faith to the next level. Your dreams and goals are manifesting whether you see it right now or not. Mercury retrograde sometimes makes us feel as though we are going backwards, further away from our goals, but it’s only an illusion. Use this time to rest and ease any anxiety coming from the fear of things not going according to your plan and time table. Take actions you are inspired to take. You’ll see the fruits of your labor. Keep the faith, Scorp!

Life is moving in your favor. Dreams are coming true because you’ve put in the work. You have no reason to fear. Your Higher Power is with you through every big life change that comes your way. Your talents and gifts are being honored by others. These are beautiful and pleasure filled times for you… savor every moment. Remember also that you will forever be a student, constantly learning and improving. Spiritual growth is a lifelong journey. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by emotions, now is a good time to practice self-care. You can’t always be “on”, so take some time for a little rest and recharge.

As you stay connected to your Higher Power and do your best to carry out what you feel is (His, Her, It’s)  Will for you, you will inevitably attract abundance into your life. “As you give, so shall you receive”… and you’ve been giving a lot of yourself lately. If you start to feel ungrounded it is okay to retreat into solitude. Now is not the time to neglect prayer and mediation. Sometimes we get so caught up living our very full sober lives that we forget about the Power that made it all possible. Keep that connection strong and you can’t go wrong!

Any financial fears you had earlier on in the year should begin to melt away this month. Take solace in the pleasures and comforts that life is offering you. Look back, say 6 months ago, at where you were and how many of your dreams have manifested since then. Use this as inspiration to keep dreaming bigger dreams. Spend time in mediation discovering what that might be. Trust that your Higher Power wants you to be “Happy, Joyous, and Free”. As you continue to give back and be of service, you’ll never have to worry about your material needs being met.

Sometimes it feels like a challenge for you to stay grounded, and with all the fiery energy in the air, it may feel like foreign territory this month. If you’ve been experiencing any conflict lately, try your best not to internalize it. Use your spiritual toolkit to move through conflicts and learn from them instead of taking them personally. If you feel stuck in ego, remember all the things you can do to lovingly guide yourself back to forgiveness. Water signs can be hypersensitive during this time, so be sure to channel your sensitivity in a way that is helpful and healing to others. Remember always that it is a gift.

Come back to visit us in May for the next edition of Soberscopes!