The month of April, especially the first half, is extremely eventful and unprecedented period from the planetary alignments standpoint. During the first ten days of the month, the slow moving outer planets: Neptune, Saturn, the north lunar node Rahu and two inner retrograde planets: Mercury and Venus come together with in three degrees in sidereal Pisces. Among these planets Mercury, Venus and Saturn are friends with each other. However, the water sign Pisces is not conducive for the debilitated Mercury’s energy. But Venus enjoys Pisces where she is exalted. Saturn tends to be neutral in Pisces.
The north lunar node Rahu doesn’t find Pisces friendly. While Rahu can be friendly with Mercury and Venus, it doesn’t get along with Saturn and Neptune. At material level Saturn’s energy may contradict with Neptune’s energy but, at spiritual level both planets come together in most spiritual sign of the zodiac, Pisces. So it’s quite a mixed picture. At individual level, depending on the currently active planets in respective transit charts will dictate the outcome based on the planetary configurations in individual’s natal charts.
At collective level, these five planets during the first half of April are likely to cause havoc in global politics with unexpected seismic shifts. Particularly, the ongoing Ukraine-Russia war is likely to further escalate into uncharted territory. The world economy, particularly, the US economy is likely to experience extreme man-made volatility. The conflict between the Trump administration and the US congress may quickly begin to rise demanding the quick action.
Recent world events already reflect these astrological shifts, reinforcing themes of upheaval, unpredictability, and restructuring. The ongoing legal and political battles surrounding Donald Trump mirror the effects of Rahu-Neptune conjunction, while the widening divide between the Trump administration and democrats along with few republicans suggests rising political instability. The Ukraine-Russia war is also intensifying as Saturn nears Rahu in sidereal Pisces. Ukraine, bolstered by Western support, already began making strategic advances, while Russia faces internal challenges. Similarly, the Middle East remains highly volatile, with tensions escalating between Israel, Hamas, and Hezbollah. The Gaza humanitarian crisis and Lebanon-Israel border clashes reflect Saturn’s restrictive influence alongside Neptune’s tendency to obscure solutions.
Financial markets have experienced extreme volatility, aligning with Saturn, Uranus, and Rahu’s disruptive influence in key financial houses. The Federal Reserve’s recent stance on interest rates, stock market swings, and inflation concerns underscore these planetary effects.
As far as transits are concerned during mid-March through mid-May five outer planets: Mars, Jupiter, Rahu, Saturn and Uranus transit from one zodiac sign to the next (for Rahu to the previous). This happens once in a century or over a longer period. And this may signal, collectively, a profound transformation in global politics, economies, and societal structures. Historically, such planetary shifts have coincided with major world events, revolutions, or power transitions, making this a crucial period of global restructuring.
The manifestation of energy of the retrograde Mercury (until April 7) and Venus (until April 13) will be reflected in challenges that we face in our daily life. The shift in energy due to transits of Uranus, Saturn, Jupiter, Rahu and Mars has been and will be felt both at the collective and individual level in next three months.
Despite the turmoil, the long-term alignment of Neptune, Uranus, and Pluto suggests that while material challenges will intensify, they are part of a broader evolutionary process. These shifts could redefine leadership, governance, and financial systems for decades to come. April 2025 is a month of intense planetary realignments, signaling the beginning of profound global change.
Retrograde Venus (March 2 – April 13)
On March 2, Venus turned retrograde in the sidereal zodiac sign of Pisces. Venus goes into retrograde approximately once every 19 months, with each retrograde period lasting about six weeks.
In general, a retrograde Venus signifies a challenging phase for women, relationships, marriages, home life, lovers, and the entertainment industry. Expect an increase in divorce rates, intensified conflicts between spouses, and heightened delays, frustrations, and misunderstandings in domestic matters.
If Venus holds a dominant position in your birth chart and is currently active in your transit chart, you are more likely to experience the full effects of this retrograde period until April 13.
Individuals in the entertainment industry—including actors, actresses, musicians, comedians, movie directors, and producers—may find themselves facing setbacks, disappointments, or professional difficulties, especially if Venus is strongly influencing their transit charts during this time.
Retrograde Mercury (March 15 – April 7)
On March 15, Mercury turned retrograde in sidereal Pisces and will remain in retrograde motion until it becomes direct on April 7.
Typically, retrograde Mercury brings increased anxiety, communication breakdowns, unexpected delays, frustrations, missed deadlines, unforeseen obstacles, and disruptions in daily routines. With Mercury retrograding in Pisces, these challenges may be particularly pronounced for healthcare providers, including doctors, nurses, and hospitals, as well as social reformers, nonprofit organizations, asylums, prisons, and caregivers.
This is not an ideal time to start new projects or ventures; instead, it is a period best suited for reflection and reassessment of past efforts. It’s also an excellent opportunity to declutter—whether it’s cleaning out a closet or tackling long-postponed tasks.
If Mercury is dominant in your birth chart and is currently an active planet in your transit chart, you are likely to experience stronger effects of this retrograde, particularly in matters related to the house Mercury is transiting in your Gochar (transit) chart.
However, individuals with Leo, Libra, Sagittarius, Aquarius, Taurus, or Gemini as their ninefold ascendant are least likely to be significantly affected during this period.
Uranus re-ingress Sidereal Taurus after March 16, 2025
An era of Material World Transformation and Female Dominance
On December 16, 2024, retrograde Uranus returned to sidereal Aries. After transiting through Aries until March 15, 2025, Uranus reentered Taurus, where it will remain for approximately seven years.
Uranus, the planet of sudden and uninvited change, is poised to bring significant disruptions to matters related to Taurus. As an earth and fixed sign, Taurus will channel the energy of Uranus’s independence, ambition, impulsiveness, and unpredictability into transformative shifts in the material world. Over the next six to seven years, areas such as banking, stock markets, financial institutions, the U.S. Federal Reserve, and central banks worldwide will undergo drastic changes. Financial markets are expected to experience extreme volatility, potentially dipping into a severe but short-term depression. However, the severity may not be fully felt until May 2025, as Jupiter’s materially favorable transit through Taurus offsets some of Uranus’s disruptive effects.
One notable aspect of Uranus’s transit in Taurus is the increasing prominence of female leadership. Taurus, being a feminine sign, aligns with this shift, heralding a rise in women taking on leadership roles in both the political and financial realms. Business leaders, the wealthy, real estate magnates, and influential figures in the entertainment industry are likely to feel the most significant impact of Uranus’s energy. This period will also see groundbreaking innovations and advancements in science and technology, driving rapid discoveries. A new wave of spiritually inclined leaders in politics and corporations is expected to emerge, blending compassion and human values into their leadership styles.
The challenging side of Uranus’s transit through Taurus involves the painful transformation of material norms. The familiar structures of the material world are likely to be redefined, aligning with humanity’s spiritual growth and evolution. These changes will echo themes previously outlined in predictions tied to Capricorn Pluto’s transformative energy and Piscean Neptune’s spiritual influence.
Other manifestations of Uranus’s transit in Taurus include economic wars, cyber conflicts, currency manipulation, economic persecution, agricultural disputes, and real estate crises. Economically disadvantaged individuals may face intolerable hardships. Natural disasters such as wildfires, extreme weather events, significant earthquakes, and unbearable seasonal conditions are also expected to increase in frequency and intensity.
For individuals with a well-placed Uranus in their natal charts and a Pisces, Sagittarius, Leo, or Cancer ninefold (Navamansa) ascendant, this transit may bring a particularly positive period. These individuals are likely to experience growth and success, especially during times when Uranus is prominently active in their transit charts.
Saturn Ingress Sidereal Pisces (March 28)
A meeting of two spiritual planets in the most spiritual sign
On March 29, Saturn entered sidereal Pisces, joining Neptune, and will remain there until approximately June 2, 2027.
Pisces, a water-based mutable sign ruled by Jupiter, embodies qualities such as spirituality, compassion, emotional depth, modesty, honesty, introversion, and a heart-centered connection. These traits closely align with Neptune’s attributes of intuition, divine inspiration, imagination, love, and mystical energy. Together, Saturn and Neptune form a powerful synergy, amplifying the spiritual and transformative potential of this transit.
The planet Saturn, often regarded as the karmic that teaches life’s difficult lessons, also guides us toward understanding our purpose and the path to self-realization. Its presence in Pisces—a sign that complements Saturn’s structured wisdom with Neptune’s spiritual depth—marks a rare and profound meeting of two spiritual planets in the most spiritually inclined zodiac sign.
Over the next two and a half years, Saturn’s influence in Pisces is likely to bring significant transformations, particularly in the healthcare industry, including health insurance. This period may introduce new norms that redefine how these sectors operate.
In the realm of world religions, Saturn may initially appear to counter Neptune’s free-spirited energy by emphasizing dogmatic traditions. However, as Saturn’s wisdom merges with Neptune’s ideals of universal love, compassion, and detachment from materialism, a harmonious spiritual evolution is expected. Philosophers, philanthropists, social reformers, and spiritually driven scientists and entrepreneurs are likely to emerge as key influencers, shaping a more compassionate and mindful global landscape.
For individuals experiencing their Saturn return in Pisces, profound life changes—both material and psychological—are on the horizon. While these shifts may feel unexpected and challenging, they will ultimately be transformative, opening pathways for personal growth and self-discovery. Those with dominant Saturn placements in their natal charts, as well as individuals with Capricorn, Cancer, Leo, or Aquarius as their ninefold (Navamansa) ascendant, are likely to find this period particularly impactful, albeit demanding.
On the global political stage, Saturn in Pisces is expected to bring heightened focus on authoritarian regimes, particularly in nations like Russia and China. Their actions and influence will likely dominate headlines, signaling shifts in the balance of power and the evolution of governance systems worldwide.
Global Insights……..
The important challenging possibilities for April include:
March 24-April 20: Likelihood of outbreak of violence and terrorist activities, particularly in Russia, Ukraine, and the Middle East, with Syria, Iraq, Israel, and the Palestinian regions being the most affected. Additionally, both natural and man-made disasters are likely. Some Eastern European countries, Ukraine, Russia, and China may also experience political and social upheaval during this period.
April 8-19: Social or political unrest in Russia and/or China. In the United States, the Republican Party and its leaders, including President Trump, would do well to remain vigilant and cautious during this time.
April 25-28: Possibility of a sudden and undesirable event including both natural and man-made disasters and warlike climate is significant. The countries most likely to be affected during this period include Ukraine, Russia, Syria, Iran, Palestine, Israel, and the United States.
The important auspicious possibilities for April include:
Mar 25 – Apr 3: Good period for the economy. It is also a time of progress in technical fields, marked by new innovations and discoveries, and it fosters religious reconciliation.
Mar 23 – Apr 19: Growth in religious activities with renewed vigor and energy. Conservatives and liberals may find common ground on contentious issues, and Democrats and Republicans are likely to agree on more matters than they disagree. This could be a favorable time for passing lingering bills in the U.S. Congress and Senate. However, China and Russia might face mild setbacks in their foreign policies, particularly in their dealings with the United States.
April 21-26: Good period for European and Russian economy. This period is also good for progress in technical fields (new innovations and discoveries) and religious reconciliation.
The countries that are more likely to be affected during this month are: the United States, Ukraine, Russia, China, United Kingdom and Middle-East–especially Syria, Iran and the Palestinian-Israel region.
Natural and Man-made Calamities……..
The natural calamities like extreme weather conditions, wildfires, hurricanes, heavy rains, snow storms, air crashes as well as man-made accidents are more likely to occur -mad e accidents are more likely to occur during April 8-19 and 25-28.
While man-made calamities may manifest themselves in terrorism, unrest, violence, accidents, and air crashes, the natural calamities are likely to include extreme weather conditions such as severe cold winters, and equally intensive droughts, hurricanes or typhoons, thunderstorms, earthquakes and fires.
Planetary Energies for Individuals
Saturn-Rahu conjunction (and Saturn-Ketu opposition) (April 8-19)
When Saturn and Rahu form a conjunction, it is an inauspicious period for individuals with such conjunction or square in their natal charts. If Saturn or the lunar nodes Rahu or Ketu are actively influencing your life through your current Gochar (transit) chart, extra caution is advised in the areas governed by these planets in your natal chart. Avoid taking any risks during this time, as this alignment can bring significant challenges and difficulties, leaving a lasting impression. Staying low key is the best approach, and it is wise to postpone any new ventures or significant initiatives until this period has passed.
Uranus-Rahu sextile (Uranus-Ketu trine) (April 11-28)
The Uranus-Rahu sextile is highly favorable for individuals with lunar nodes positively placed in their natal charts with respect to Uranus. If this alignment connects to the first, second, ninth, tenth, or eleventh house, it can bring significant benefits, such as monetary gains, promotions, and enhanced prestige in professional and social settings.
This period is ideal for pursuing ideas or dreams you’ve long desired but never had the chance to act on. You are likely to feel a surge of positive energy and motivation, making this the perfect time to seize opportunities and move forward with confidence. Embrace this period and make the most of it!
Jagdish Maheshri
Professional Vedic Astrologer
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