Cancer
Cancer (Ruling Planet: Moon; Element: Water) Everyone says you’re overly emotional, Cancer. And it’s true. But your emotions also fuel every aspect of your otherwise creative, intuitive, spontaneous, loving and protective personality. And you are generally a faithful friend, Moonchild. You motivate and persuade others easily. But the Crab is moody and unbalanced. You fluctuate between clingy and icy, depending on your mood and how pessimistic you’re feeling that day.
The start of April brings Venus into Aries, and Mercury into Taurus, prompting unconventional ideas, good impressions, and ambition this month. But when Mercury goes retrograde on the 28th, you’ll find it harder to try anything new or even get your feet off the ground. Weirdly enough, this retrograde could also cause issues with your internet presence– so just watch what you post. There’s also a new moon in Aries on the 7th, which will benefit you if set new goals around this time. The impact of Mars’ retrograde in Sagittarius on the 17th will manifest itself in little aches and pains caused by the stress you’re bottling up. Deal with these frustrations in stride, but be sure to approach these situations as delicately as you can. The 19th marks Sun’s entrance into Taurus, and Venus follows this path on the 29th. These planetary positions will facilitate a rare independence, and although you may feel more distant in any romantic relationships, you’ll take your responsibilities in love more seriously. Then, the full moon in Scorpio on the 22nd will leave you wanting an earth-shattering, ground-breaking soul connection with someone. And a love like that could certainly make you feel better. Just know that you need to help yourself before anyone can help you.
Your April Trax:
An ambitious and frustrating month may just call for music to reflect that. Infinity Milk by Dananananaykroyd is some intensifying, weird and giddy math rock. For something a lil’ more chill, but still definitely math rock, consider Everything Matters! From Boston locals People Like You. More chill yet, Elm by Clever Girl is a solid choice.
Dates to watch: 22nd, 23rd
Your events: IAN / Ovlov / Horse Jumper of Love / Lady Pills @ Mid East Up, April 22nd
White Denim, Sam Cohen @ The Sinclair, April 22nd
Father John Misty @ House of Blues, April 22nd
Salty Greyhound, Earring, Tiffany’s House, Sports Coach @ Grandma’s House, April 22nd
DENT, dæphne, Bat House, Puppy Problems @ The Democracy Center, April 23rd
WICKED MESS- 20+ bands, 8 hours, @ Elk’s Lodge, April 23rd
MSPCA Benefit Show: Funeral Advantage, Burglary Years, Kitner, Pleasure Gap @ O’Brien’s, April 23rd