"3 Zodiac Signs Level Up This Spring!" Astrologers Applaud
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On March 20, the Sun enters Aries. Aligned with the Spring Equinox, astrologers know it's time for energetic rebirths. This Fire sign feels ambitious, expansive, and confident during their solar season. With another revolution around the sun, they feel ready to celebrate their birthday, set new intentions, and reflect on how far they've come. There's ample positivity in the air, and confidence boosters are headed their way. Trust that your magnetism, hope, and radiance will elevate you. Overall, luck is on your side.
Aries' relationship and love life improve once Venus's retrograde ends. This cycle started in their sign on March 1 and finally ends on April 13. Stressors have been hurting them, creating complex social dynamics, lingering anger, and upsetting truths about their connections. Come mid-April, the Ram feels the relief of letting go of unhealthy patterns and closing doors, welcoming more growth opportunities.
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Confusing relationships or money challenges that arrived during Venus retrograde ends April 13. Their planetary ruler, Venus, profoundly impacts them. Its retrograde can feel raw, tender, and intense. From there on out, it becomes evident that they don't need to settle for less than treatment, unfulfilling connections, or unreliable outcomes. On April 19, we wave goodbye to this Aries season—Taurus season ushers in, bringing more steady, reliable, and consistent energy. The Bull revels in another revolution around the sun or solar return. Their birthday brings liberation, breaking the chains of self-doubt and limitation.
Taurus feels like they are starting a new chapter from steady ground. Rooted and grounded in their perspective, conviction, and confidence lead them towards happiness. This Earth sign knows what it needs. This time around they aren't afraid to go after it, either.
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Come April 7, Mercury retrograde comes to a close in Pisces. Communication begins to steady, resolving technological issues and misunderstandings between others. Your mind clears. Letting go of the past and its emotional weight brings mental concentration, clarity, and breakthroughs.
Further, on April 13, a long-held Venus retrograde cycle also comes to a close in your sign. From there on out, Pisces has gained tremendous strength and resolution in their social, relationship, and love life. Messy drama comes to a close. Even if it feels like inconclusive, scattered pieces of your heart, what's left provides hope for rebuilding, healing, and regeneration. Come mid-April, you will feel the luck and expansion you've been anticipating arriving. You've undergone a lot of invisible, internal work. Now, the external, material manifestations begin to come to reflect your inner landscape.
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