Your Weekly Horoscopes: April 16 to 22, 2023

The solar eclipse in your sign on the 20th marks the beginning of a new era for your image, identity and self-care. You thought there wasn’t any more room for you to grow, but what if this is just the start of a major glow up? Mercury retrograde begins on the 21st allowing space to review how your schedule, obligations and routines affect both your spending habits and your self-worth.

This week’s mantra: “Confirm.”

There’s no sugarcoating it: the solar eclipse on the 20th opens an existential can of worms for you, Taurus. Instead of getting caught up in what you can’t control, consider how you can learn to trust the universe more. Mercury retrograde kicks off in your sign on the 21st grounding you in a review of your basic needs and desires for the next few weeks.

This week’s mantra: “Care.”

The solar eclipse on the 20th unleashes a new dynamic when it comes to your networks, friends and community. Get ready for a season of exciting changes to your social life that affects not just your party schedule but also your visions and dreams! Mercury retrograde begins on the 21st in your unconscious sector which emphasizes the importance of going inward to sustain your personal and foundational needs as your social life grows.

This week’s mantra: “Flower.”

The solar eclipse on the 20th reveals an exciting period for your career. This isn’t just a singular moment but the beginning of two years of growing and changing through your public image. Mercury retrograde then kicks off on the 21st allowing you to reflect for the next few weeks on how you keep up your communications and social obligations while also allowing time for personal space.

This week’s mantra: “Visible.”

The solar eclipse on the 20th is just the beginning of some long-term changes for your overall life vision. By this time next year, you might be deep into a spiritual practice, heading off on an international vacation or preparing to go back to school. Mercury retrograde kicks off on the 21st allowing you to reflect on the networks and resources available to make your dreams come true.

This week’s mantra: “Vision.”

The solar eclipse on the 20th kicks off a long-term period of major emotional and financial catharsis. By this time next year, accounts will be closed and secrets will be unearthed. For now, just focus on those “a-ha!” moments in therapy. Mercury retrograde kicks off on the 21st allowing you time to slow down and consider how your values are being reflected in your identity and career.

This week’s mantra: “Release.”

The solar eclipse on the 20th marks a major turning point for your closest relationships. Though you’ve been lucky to connect with so many interesting people over the past year, now is when things get really interesting. Mercury retrograde begins on the 21st in your shared resources sector offering a chance to reflect on what’s holding you back from the partnerships you crave.

This week’s mantra: “Attach.”

The solar eclipse on the 20th brings a health issue or scheduling concern to the forefront. You’re trying to do it all at the same time, but you can’t keep pushing forward without self-care. Mercury retrograde begins on the 21st allowing you to reflect on how you’ve put others before yourself. Sometimes it’s easier to be helpful, but that doesn’t mean you can ignore your own problems forever.

This week’s mantra: “Maintain.”

The solar eclipse on the 20th blasts open a new dimension when it comes your sex life. Whether you’re dating around, planning to get pregnant or reinvigorating your romance after a dry spell, get ready to try new things! Mercury retrograde begins on the 21st allowing you to reflect on how you can fit more pleasure into your day to day.

This week’s mantra: “Heat.”

The solar eclipse on the 20th is the start of a whole new era when it comes to your home and family life. Maybe you’re ready to have kids or move back to your hometown or at the very least, move apartments to a more ideal neighborhood. Whatever it is, things will be different by this time next year, on a foundational level. Mercury retrograde kicks off on the 21st allowing you to consider how to better balance work, play and sticking to long term goals.

This week’s mantra: “Inward.”

The solar eclipse on the 20th rocks your immediate world. Whether your group chat is blowing up, your sister drops a surprise announcement or your best friend calls to say she’s moving to your city, your little world is about to get a whole lot bigger. Mercury retrograde kicks off on the 21st in your home sector allowing you to reflect on your family dynamics and private life.

This week’s mantra: “Gossip?”

The solar eclipse on the 20th opens up a new era for your money. This isn’t just about your income and financial resources (though those are certainly on the rise) but also about your stuff. Do you really need so much of it? Mercury retrograde kicks off on the 21st and is a perfect time to clear out your immediate environment to make more space for new projects and relationships.

This week’s mantra: “Own.”

Jaime Wright is an astrologer based in New York. You can subscribe to her newsletter for more musings on the stars.