There’s a lot of green on the calendar this week, as Mars sextile Pluto highlights opportunities to build health and wealth. Mars is our physical energy, now in physical sign Aries, turns up the heat and stokes competition.
Mars’ contact with Pluto shows opportunities to take constructive action, take the lead, and fix the problem. Pluto lives in the underworld, so we have to dig deep to tap into the power to get something going. This aspect takes pace between fire sign Aries and air sign Aquarius– ideas meet action. There is a lot of opportunity to bring change.
But you’ll have to back it up later in the week, as the Mars vibe takes a serious turn toward boundaries and accountability, and tests your commitment to do what it takes. Mars transits can also increase some physical symptoms. Plan an easy day as the New Moon approaches on Friday.
New Moon in Aries ♈️ April 17
An incredible 4-planet stellium appears in the first 7 degrees of Aries, with the New Moon’s itself conjunct Chiron’s position near the end of Aries. 7 planets total, all in Aries. It’s getting crowded in this bonfire!!
Let’s break down this spicy soup, ingredient by ingredient. Starting with some confusion, misinformation, a heated conversation. Mars– ruling planet of this New Moon, conjunct Mercury, communication and words and Neptune– confusion, delusion, dreams, intuition.
Everything moves fast when planets are in Aries. Folks are quicker to anger and more likely to react impulsively, drive too fast, or shoot first and ask questions later. So be very cautious as the planets light up the sign of competition and conflict. Protect your head. May we all be protected and blessed with peace and prosperity.
Aries is hot– you may do best with cooling foods like cucumber, and herbs like fresh parsley to support your adrenal glands, so you don’t burn out.
I’m all about using the energy– and this New Moon chart is incredibly supportive of a gentle healing movement practice. I just rediscovered Yoga with Adriene on YouTube. Whatever you need to start doing for you, this New Moon is a good moment.
The god of war, Mars, is strongest and most impulsive in his home territory. Mars has more strength than Saturn in Aries
This week’s aspects
From the Weatherwatcher’s Calendar
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Times are U.S. Eastern (New York) Events are strongest BEFORE exact.
Moon enters Pisces
Monday, April 13, 2026 at 4:55 AM
📗 Mercury sextile Uranus
Messages of freedom and change. Opportunities to solve technology problems and learn something different, unusual, or astrological!
Mercury sextile Uranus at 29° Pisces and Taurus
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 1:10 PM
♈︎ Mercury enters Aries
Communication and commerce speed up and enter a high energy phase of new ideas and new beginnings.
Mercury in Aries
April 14 – May 2
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 11:21 PM
Moon VOC
Moon’s final aspect: sextile Uranus
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 9:07 – 10:03 AM
Moon enters Aries
Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 10:03 AM
🔴 Sun conjunct Chiron
Touchy vibe. Awareness of feeling alienated, misfit, or out of place.
Sun conjunct Chiron at 26° Aries
Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 11:10 AM
❇️❇️ Mars sextile Pluto
Strike out boldly in a new direction. Sextiles bring help, cooperation, and opportunity. Your combined efforts can move things forward and change things for the better.
This focused and deliberate lineup favors new directions, activities, and initiatives, especially in the realm of banking, finance, taxes and dealings with big corporations or the government.
Mars sextile Pluto at 05° Aries and Aquarius
Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 2:55 PM
📕 Mercury conjunct Neptune
Messages of compassion for self on a brand new level. Intuition, poetry, creativity. Thoughts of loss and grieving.
Mercury conjunct Neptune at 02° Aries
Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 10:01 PM
Moon VOC
Moon’s final aspect: conjunct Sun
Friday, April 17, 2026, 7:51 – 11:57 AM
🌑 NEW MOON at 27° Aries
Friday, April 17, 2026 at 7:51 AM
Moon enters Taurus
Friday, April 17, 2026 at 11:57 AM
📗 Mercury sextile Pluto
Messages of power, healing, and transformation. Solutions, fixes, and repairs. Conversations about deep topics.
Mercury sextile Pluto at 05° Aries and Aquarius
Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 4:34 PM
Moon VOC
Moon’s final aspect: conjunct Uranus
Sunday, April 19, 2026, 11:44 AM – 12:17 PM
Moon enters Gemini
Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 12:17 PM
🚩🚩 Mars conjunct Saturn
Mars, the planet of “Go”, aligns with the limiting and restricting force of Saturn, the planet of “Stop.” This frustrating situation in the heavens often means frustration here, as well. Put safety first, and work patiently through obstacles that arise now. Keep your focus on the long term— Saturn. Drink plenty of water and have your self-care supplies ready.
Mars conjunct Saturn at 07° Aries
Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 6:43 PM
♉︎ Sun enters Taurus
Sun in Taurus
April 19 – May 20
Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 9:39 PM
Moon VOC
Moon’s final aspect: sextile Mars
Monday, April 20, 2026 at 1:17 AM – Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 1:00 PM
📕 Mercury conjunct Saturn
Thoughts turn toward business, obligations, limitations. Difficult decisions. Serious thinking, serious conversations. Pessimism or depression. A solution appears in 2 days.
Mercury conjunct Saturn at 07° Aries
Monday, April 20, 2026 at 7:22 AM
