Pisces
Pisces (Ruling Planet: Neptune; Element: Water) Your head is in the clouds, Pisces, and you have a grand imagination. But this way of thinking can often delve into escapist territory, and you have no problem deluding yourself to avoid harsh realities. You can be a pessimist who blames things on bad luck. And like any other water sign, you’re sensitive. But The Fishes in particular are intuitive to others’ feelings, and, although you often feel misunderstood by most, you have the ability to understand many people from all different walks of life.
Aries, the sign after yours in the Zodiac, is quite present this month, first as lovely Venus transits the sign on the 5th, then when a new moon occurs in the sign on the 7th. For you, this means a more sensual, stable sense of romance. In the ways of money-making, a calm, focused mindset will make it easier to honestly assess your abilities, start a new venture, and rely on yourself at this time. Use this balanced energy wisely. Taurus appears in the sky three times this month, and will, overall, activate and help you express what’s on your mind, and it’s ok if you might not be feelin’ particularly theatrical this month. When Mercury retrogrades in Taurus on the 28th, however, this ability to express yourself could get totally thrown off, leading to miscommunications and alternations. So, try a different approach to being heard– like writing things down, and taking the time to navigate any confusing feedback. Mars also goes through retrograde this month, on the 17th in Sagittarius. For you, this could feel like a setback, a roadblock, or like whole universe is working against you. In this case, if you rise to the occasion, you will be rewarded. It might just take some time, so be patient during these temporary delays. The full moon in fellow water sign Scorpio is only a few days later, on the 22nd, and it’s energy will help you feel more settled and optimistic, as you finalize any big plans at the moment.
Your April Trax: If you’re feeling more stable and sedated at the beginning of the month, Breakfast by Ohio’s cross country is a quirky lil’ “living room pop” EP. Listen to Birthday by The Sugarcubes, Bjork’s old band from the late 80’s, for more avant-pop/alt. Rock tunes. A more soothing and ambient rock rec could be Low Light by The Soundcarriers.
Dates to watch: 12th, 13th
Your events: Porches / Alex G @ Mid East Down, April 12th
Thao and the Get Down Stay Down @ The Sinclair, April 12th
Esperanza Spalding @ Shubert Theatre, April 12th
Palm Spring Life, Roof Doctor, Friendship, Tuxis Giant (solo) @ Midway Cafe, April 12th
Bayonne, Plastic Waves @ Great Scott, April 13th
Music/Poetry Night with Moonish Brute, Cop Graveyard, Ethan Smith, Christopher Lee-Rodriguez, Melissa Lozada-Oliva @ Ol’ Yeller, April 13th