YOUR HOROSCOPE

For Monday, April 5

We may begin the day in an emotional rut as the sensitive Moon unites with intense Pluto in controlling Capricorn in the early morning hours. Our problems could feel unsolvable, but after the Moon enters objective Aquarius at 9 :0 4 a.m. EDT, we start to be able to think our way out. Connecting with others to get perspective is favored once the Moon makes a sextile to communicative Mercury. Burdens are lightened when shared, and also burdens are lightened when aired.

ARIES MARCH 2 1 -APRIL 1 9

Authority issues might weigh heavily on you today. A parental figure — or maybe a boss who has that vibe — could seem controlling. It may help you to reach out to a friend or even read your favorite advice blog to get an outside perspective on what is typical behavior in this situation.

TAURUS APRIL 2 0 -MAY 2 0

You are rethinking your capacity for spiritual connection now.

You might have been held back by your experiences with a religious institution that used control instead of genuine, authoritative guidance. Now, you’ll need to become your own authority figure. You are the one to decide what aligns with your life and soul.

GEMINI MAY 2 1 -JUNE 2 0

You may need to figure out how an emotionally intense experience you had recently fits into your larger, intellectual understanding of the world. An acquaintance who doesn’t know you very well may have a fresher perspective on your situation than your close friends who are already in too deep.

CANCER JUNE 2 1 -JULY 2 2

If a close relationship feels controlling or smothering, the answer, paradoxically, may be more intimacy. It is also possible that a parental relationship is influencing this situation. Are you repeating a dynamic that you had or saw with your parents in the past? Your actions are still up to you.

LEO JULY 2 3 -AUG. 2 2

Today, the drudgery could feel downright oppressive.

Pursuing intellectual stimulation like a thoughtful book or movie could at least give you a window out. Afterward, discussing whatever you learn with a close friend or partner could even strengthen the relationship.

VIRGO AUG. 2 3 -SEPT. 2 2

The child in you may have emerged as a way to balance some of life’s responsibility, but now it has gotten too powerful. To find balance, you might need to intentionally focus on adult matters. Try to move on to the more sensual side of adulthood at some point — kids don’t actually get all the fun.

LIBRA SEPT. 2 3 -OCT. 2 2

The responsibilities of family life seem to be weighing you down now. What you really need is a date night or a good hangout with a close friend. While you may get satisfaction from knowing that you are the rock in your family, balance is truly necessary, and you need to feel valued.

SCORPIO OCT 2 3 -NOV. 2 1

It is easy for you to get caught up in the drama of the people around you today. However, focusing on taking care of your own responsibilities, both domestic and professional, can be grounding, and you will see you are very capable of getting things done. Start small and watch your progress grow.

SAGITTARIUS NOV. 2 2 -DEC. 2 1

Money issues might be stressing you out, but how are you thinking about them?

The root of a financial leak may have something to do with how you think or communicate about finances. It is fine to believe that good fortune can happen, but in the end, your fortune is what you make it.

CAPRICORN DEC. 2 2 -JAN. 1 9

You are coming across as especially intense to others today.

Even if that isn’t what you intend, there may not be much you can do to convince them otherwise. You will be better off focusing on things that have a tangible and visible outcome. Organizing financial data would be one option.

AQUARIUS JAN. 2 0 -FEB. 1 8

It may be hard for you to figure out why you have been feeling more emotional than usual lately. Talking things out with someone else can help you clarify things, but this is more of an issue within yourself than a relationship problem with anyone else, so journaling could be a substitute.

PISCES FEB. 1 9 -MARCH 2 0

The groups you belong to in your community or on social media might be making you crazy, especially if there are rigid standards. It may be that you would like to see more empathy for situations where there are exceptions to the rules. Step away from the drama for now, and take time alone to reflect on what you really value.