Weekly Horoscope: April 28 to May 4, 2024

Your weekly horoscope is here. Venus moseys on into the sign of Taurus from Monday, desire, love, and beauty align with sensuality and practicality, form and function. Invest in quality and long-term, whether that’s a bae or an artisanal sourdough! Mars, the planet of action and energy, is rapid-fire assertive, bee-lining for a single-pointed goal, so that’s your memo to follow through too. Go slow and appreciate the gifts of life and draw a line from where you are now to where you want to be, then take the most direct approach. You can do both this month.

Read on to discover your weekly horoscope and what’s in store for your sign during the week of April 28 through May 4, 2024.

AriesOn Monday, Venus, the planet representing love, beauty, aesthetics, (and money) moves out of your sign and into its home sign of Taurus. Gracing your sphere of resources and values suggests value coming your way. Is it time to put up your prices, invest, or make a special acquisition? Enjoy your things, Aries; love them and appreciate how they enhance your life. If they retain value in the long term, even better. Keep on trucking, Aries; Mars, your ruling planet, heads into your sign on Tuesday. Through June 9, you’re in full-throttle super Shero mode, so focus your energy on a goal. Find an outlet for excess fire, and I’ll say this again this week: don’t be drawn into needless dust-ups. This is the most yang of all astrological combinations, so flex like you mean it and reap the rewards of taking action.

TaurusAs your ruling planet Venus is in your sign, we call it your ‘Venus return.’ She’s potent as she’s most able to do what Taurus does better than most: appreciate using your finely tuned senses. Find yourself a wooded glade or a pretty corner of your local park and throw out the picnic blanket. Spring is here, and it’s your time to shine. Indulge in some of your favorite things and enjoy. You’re at your most charming and alluring as the Goddess alights, so go with the glow-up. It’s a great time to update your headshots, commission a portrait, or otherwise invest in your presentation as well as your outlook. Mars, the planet of energy, moves into your sphere of Zen and mysticism, so take an active approach and try tai chi or something more challenging. Walking in nature to ‘lose’ your everyday concerns for that period is beneficial now; head out for a hike!

GeminiVenus, the planet of beauty, love, and desire, heads into your sphere of sleep and mysticism on Monday, so get plenty of both! Consider revamping your bedroom with a new item, color, or change up the lighting so you enjoy your space and it’s more relaxing. Slow down enough to charge up those batteries and nourish your nervous system. Grounding is essential, so lolling about on a picnic rug in nature is really on-brand for this season and it’s the perfect restorative before charging off on your inspiration highway when your season kicks in. Mars, the planet of action, keeps the social fires burning, so make that a group picnic and throw in a hike, lead a group challenge whether that’s fitness or meditative. You don’t need to be told, but here I’m telling you: try new things, Gemini.

CancerLovely Venus, the sign of all things beauty and desire, heads into your sphere of extended social connections on Monday. If you haven’t already, it’s time to set up some luxurious outings, appointments, or adventures with your crew. Find yourself in a food appreciation situation with a class, exploring new restaurants, or a food festival. Yes, exploring antique shops is also on the menu. Nature is a yes, as are clubs and groups to go with if you’re keen to meet new friends or a romantic prospect. Don’t wait for friends to connect you, although they may also do that; go join that collective, utilize a platform that connects people, and find more of what you love with others who share your interests. Mars in your career zone suggests taking on more autonomy, leadership, and perhaps a little risk like leaping into a new role that provides a challenge. Assertiveness and goal orientation get you out of your shell and behind the driver’s wheel!

LeoYour career sector gets a glow-up as Venus, the planet of beauty and charm, arrives on Monday. With themes of earthy practicality, what might you be ready to put into practice here? Take steps that lead to security and stability! Venus is the planet that also rules pleasure, you’re bound to connect with like-minded souls and enjoy your interactions more than usual so make love not war. A beneficial alliance could be on the cards, perhaps a colleague with a useful connection that can convert to a hike in income. As Mars steps with pep into your sphere of travel and the higher mind, if you’re on a trip, I’d say that’s great timing! If you’re not, then take action to broaden your horizons through your initiative and energy. Think big and act bigger, higher education, international potentials, don’t stick to your own back yard at this time of year. This period supports you in gaining a lot of ground, so get up and go!

VirgoVenus in your sphere of international travel, education, and big-picture perspectives could have you tapping into cultural delights, swapping hot hosting tips, or connecting with a philosophical approach to savoury current affairs. Is it time to solve the world’s problems? Any time is a good time, so shoot the breeze with a diverse range of people and learn a lot! This may be highly social or a more private and thoughtful approach with a great list of podcasting thought leaders, depending on your level of extroversion. This is a period you’re well-placed to pursue your interest in medicinal food, nutrition, and physical health. Mars in your sphere of intimacy suggests taking the lead, a direct approach, and going for it. If you like someone like that, don’t beat around the bush. You never know if you never go!

LibraYour ruling planet is switching it up again as it moves into your zone of mysteries, resources through others, and intimacy. Put down the paperwork and spend extra time with your partner or a special person. That could be a friend you enjoy sharing the more personal side of life with. Or it could be a staycation, as Mars, the planet of action and energy, is also on the move, straight into your partnership zone. With this sizzling combo, it’s definitely together time! Take an active approach to your dynamic duo and make the first move if someone catches your eye. Since Mars is opposite your sign, it’s not the best for your usual m.o of harmony and peace (it’s named after the God of war after all), so maneuver out of the path of flames, let off steam physically; a fencing class anyone? Or take your date out on an adventure. You could be mediating a spicy situation for another couple so use all of your natural born skill set Libra.

ScorpioAs Venus moves into your opposite sign, take it as an indicator to slow down, stabilize relationships, and enjoy them. Lean into the sensual side with your partner, indulge your senses with your bestie, and make plenty of one-on-one time for your favorite people. If you’re single and seeking, a solid, quiet type could step into your life, or perhaps it’s you that brings out the best in the people you’re with. Renew those vows and revisit your values in relationships to dial up your appreciation. Gratitude for what you like tends to call in more, so focus on the positives with firm boundaries on the negatives. Work and wellness gear up as Mars brings extra firepower to this sphere. Join a gym, lead a team, pick a challenge and go for it. There’s energy to burn and burn it must; it’s super Scorpio time, flex!

SagittariusAs Venus swans into your work and wellness sector on Monday, take a look at what you might want to achieve. Perhaps a new health practitioner or routine for maintenance or a specific concern? You have luck in finding the right one over this period, so ask around and research. Harmonious daily relationships support a healthy environment and mindset, so keep it simple and connect on tangible topics. With Mars heading out of your domestic sphere on Tuesday, ramp up any jobs around the house you’ve planned to finish off. As it brings its energy to your leisure, hobby, and romance sector, it’s time to start something new or get more active on what you’ve already got going on. This isn’t sitting on the couch energy; it’s get out and conquer, hire a bike, skate, try hot yoga, or set a personal challenge.

CapricornFrom Sunday to Tuesday lunchtime, the moon illuminates your sign, sending the mood to serious and dutiful. Take care of business and note how you feel (the moon is associated with our internal life and feelings). Open up and connect with someone close to you or that you’d like to cultivate a closer connection with. As Venus turns up the country squire aesthetic, do your best to indulge your senses and get back to earthy simplicity. Make the most of your leisure time by revisiting something you love. Yes, time with your children, pick up that guitar, or research investment options if that’s your idea of a good time. Watch the sunset with someone special and attune to nature. Mars in your domestic sphere from Tuesday suggests a project requiring a lot of energy, direction, or willpower, is best begun pronto!

AquariusYour domestic sphere is graced by Venus from Monday, so home really is where the heart is. Enjoy domestic bliss and why not amp it up with a makeover, add a garden, or at least edible houseplants, making your own sprouts, or try your hand at sourdough for a personal challenge. Mars in the sphere of local environment, connections, and learning suggests you take the initiative in starting up something new. That could be a special interest group, fitness, or community gathering of some sort. You’re only limited by your imagination, so go for it. Enjoy new areas you’ve never visited to keep it fresh and your mind energized. Studies show novelty fires up those neural pathways so get out of your everyday routine.

PiscesThe moon in your sign from Thursday afternoon to Saturday brunch suggests an introspective mood best for emotional connection, empathy, and the arts. Tap into nature for some grounded spiritual bliss and watch as any stress or worry dissipates. It’s the simple things like sunlight on your skin and fresh air; they do wonders for your soul! Venus in your sphere of neighbors, local connections, and siblings is the perfect excuse to get out and explore new venues with friends, a partner, or solo so you’re more available to strike up conversations. Meeting someone new may look like noticing that person you see every day but never took the time to really ‘see’. Friend or more, it starts with connection. Mars in your money zone means taking action, trying something new, and putting in the energy. Perhaps that research in a new area like digital finance or launching your own project, whatever it is, this is a go-for-it green light.

Vanessa Montgomery—a.k.a. Astro All-Starz—is a professional counseling astrologer and the upcoming author of Astro Power: A Simple Guide to Prediction and Destiny for the Modern Mystic Aimed at enlightenment and seeing past labels to the oneness that unites us all, Montgomery’s work also helps navigate the practical essentials with grounded cosmic intel. Her motto: Free your mind, own your power, create your world. You can learn more at astroallstarz.com or follow Montgomery on Instagram @astro_allstarz.