Welcome to Taurus season 2025. As the Sun enters the grounded realm of this Earth sign, you are invited to tend to the foundations of yourself. It is an invitation to come home to your body, nurture your nervous system, and revel in the pleasures found in your world. An invitation to move at a pace that honors your system, feels safe, and is sustainable. And an invitation to know what it means to live in sync with the Earth, be held by the Earth, and learn from the Earth. This season, there is healing. There is grounding. There is a coming home to your inherent worthiness, value, safety, and belonging.

Lasting for about a month annually, Taurus season is the time the sun moves through Taurus, the fixed earth sign. Every year, the sun, which oversees self-image, identity, purpose, and confidence, makes its way through each of the 12 zodiac signs, spending about 30 days in each, and setting a unique tone for how you may experience the world.

When it’s Taurus season, which occurs every year between mid-April and mid-May, you may feel more likely to prioritize luxury, harmony, pleasure, and moving slowly through the world. This is the result of Taurus being ruled by Venus, which is the planet of relationships, values, earning, beauty, art, and pleasure. In astrology, the planet fuels your ability to relate to others, what you perceive as aesthetically appealing, your sense of romance, relationship to earning money, and creative self-expression.

The planet named for the Goddess of Love urges you to soak up what life has to offer socially, artistically, and financially. When it comes to self-expression or taking action, the bull refuses to be rushed, preferring to move slowly and steadily toward fulfillment of any desire or finish line.

An Earth sign, Taurus is ruled by Venus. Earth signs bring us into the tangible world. They invite us to inhabit more of our bodies and find more of our sense of belonging in the physical world. They remind us of the sacredness of landing in this life that we somehow find ourselves experiencing. They speak to the divinity found within the everyday, the spiritual within the physical, and the magic within making our dreams tangible.

Venus, as expressed through Taurus, is the foundational healing of self love, simple pleasures, and inner worthiness. Taurus is remembering that we are art, that our physical bodies are sacred, that we are sculpted by something beyond us, that we are one with the Earth. It is fine-tuning our ability to feel, notice, be with, live with, and create with the beauty and richness of being alive. And it is the deep embodiment of our inherent value, the kind that leaves no space for questioning, doubt, or self-abandonment. The kind that we deserve.

Aries season, which precedes Taurus season, was our rebirth. It was the fires of passion, initiation, ideas, and a new chapter for us all. Taurus season is where we take what we initiated under the influence of Aries and lovingly, sustainably, and consistently tend to it. While Aries season sparked us, birthing new potentials and opening new doorways, Taurus season grounds us as we tend to these ideas and bring into being by tangibly building their foundations in the physical world. It is a season where we build in a way that is sustainable, pleasurable, and in tune with the movements and seasons of our bodies.

As the Sun shifts through Taurus, it simultaneously travels through the area of your astrological chart that Taurus lives within, highlighting certain themes, invitations, and directions that are calling your name. By looking to sun, moon and rising sign, you can begin to unfold these invitations from within.

How Taurus Season Will Affect Your Zodiac Sign

Here’s what every sign can expect this Taurus season. Feel free to read the below based on your zodiac sign and/or rising sign, too.

Aries (March 20-April 19) You’ve basked in the limelight during your season, Aries, and now, you can take everything you’ve gained to the next level during Taurus season. When the sun is in Taurus, making money will be your main focus because your second house of income is activated. This means you have an opportunity to transform your most dynamic ideas into cash flow. You’ll also be working on nurturing your self-worth. In turn, you’ll be even more empowered to get paid what you deserve.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) Welcome to your season, Taurus. No doubt you were enjoying the quiet, restorative tone of the sun moving through your 12th house of spirituality over the last month, but with the sun in your sign and first house of self, it’s time to step out into the sunlight and share everything you have to offer with the world. You’ll find you can gain more clarity around exactly how to pursue passion projects — and which ones are most worth your time and energy. This is also the time you have everything you need to project your ideas and personal brand out into the world in a way that’s sure to make an impression.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) Gemini, your 11th house of networking has been activated during Aries season, which means you’ve been even more connected to your favorite groups and teams. But as the sun moves through Taurus and your 12th house of spirituality, you could actually get a bit more comfortable with bed rotting because this is your annual opportunity to chill ahead of your own season. You might be even more psyched to make room in your schedule for slower-paced activities (think: meditation, yoga, or dream journaling), all of which could lay the groundwork for thrilling new goals you can get after soon enough.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) The sun just wrapped up its time in your 10th house of career, Cancer, and in turn, you may have been craving more recognition for your work, but now, as the sun moves into your 11th house of networking, you’re more invested in working as part of a group, team, or community alongside like minded colleagues or friends. Nurturing platonic bonds can now offer you bolstered success over the course of Taurus season. This sector is also dedicated to long-term wishes, so don’t hesitate to take steps toward an aspiration you’ve held close to your heart for some time.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) As the sun moves through your 10th house of career during Taurus season, you’ll find it’s easier to command the limelight, Leo. You infuse everything you do with dynamism, charisma, and joyfulness, which can’t help but magnetize well-deserved applause, recognition, or accolades now. At the same time, you might feel a bit of a pull toward prioritizing quiet time with your significant other, friends, or loved ones, so use this period to zero in on new ways to strike a balance between these two important areas of your life.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Because the sun is now in your ninth house of adventure, Taurus season is your chance to step beyond your day-to-day routine, Virgo — and no, it doesn’t have to result in a ton of stress. Taurus season nudges you to get out of your comfort zone by planning and taking a long-distance trip, soaking up knowledge that leads to honing different skills or otherwise exploring uncharted terrain. Embrace eye-opening experiences and take that leap of faith. Trading your focus on everyday details for the big picture now can benefit your mind, heart, and spirit.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct 22) The vitality-fueling sun is moving through your eighth house of emotional bonds and joint resources, Libra, amplifying your desire for emotionally-fulfilling conversation and intimate connection. Superficial interactions will just aggravate you, so own your need to be vulnerable and give yourself permission to go deeper. This could also be a chance for you to get out of your comfort zone — in some cases, sexually, in other cases, financially. (Consider it time to look into new investments and/or maybe pay off some debt.)

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) During Taurus season, the sun’s trip through your seventh house of partnership pulls your attention toward one-on-one partnerships, Scorpio. While you could be focusing on your romantic partner and what you two are pursuing jointly, this is also a season for moving the ball forward on a meaningful project or aspiration alongside a best friend, business partner, or family member. By reflecting on how you’re showing up within these relationships — and how others are showing up for you! — you could find you’re inspired to stand even more strongly in your own sense of self.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Taurus season activates your sixth house of daily routine and health, so you’ll be focused on checking off your to-do list once and for all, Sagittarius. Your wellness is also a focus, so consider reflecting on your existing fitness plan and possibly exploring ways in which you can take it to the next level or switch it up entirely. As you build momentum and get more organized and productive, you’ll feel even more centered, confident, and capable of taking on whatever the next day, week, or month has in store for you.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Capricorn, the sun’s shift into Taurus and your fifth house of romance and self-expression invites a surge of playfulness, fun, and creativity. You’ll find yourself with the ability to own and share your voice and most heartfelt feelings. As industrious as you are, it can be tough to make room for lighthearted or spontaneous pastimes, but during Taurus season, you have full permission to put your usual grind on the backburner in order to prioritize breezy and joyful moments with friends, loved ones, and romantic partners. Make more time for flirting, laughing, and expressing yourself artistically.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) As the sun moves through Taurus, it moves through your fourth house of home life, Aquarius, turning your attention to your family affairs and domestic space. You might feel like taking a pause from your usual forward-thinking hustle to chill out with your nearest and dearest, baking, gardening, or tending to your home in whatever way helps you feel more grounded. This can also be a productive season for diving into deep self-work — perhaps alongside a therapist or mentor — which can promote well-deserved inner peace and healing.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) The sun’s trip through Taurus and your third house of communication will bring you a busy calendar and a voracious appetite for connecting and learning, Pisces. You can connect and make exciting plans with friends, colleagues, or even new connections. When you meet up, conversations may even feel more lively and mentally-stimulating than usual. You’ll also feel more eager to express your most brilliant, colorful ideas and opinions. And whether you’ve been wanting to read more, go for a challenging hike, take a road trip, or visit that new museum, you’ll have extra oomph to join up with a few friends and make it happen now

Mercury retrograde ends April 7. What that means for your sign

Spring’s rewind is over, over, stick a fork in it, OVER! Mercury, the planet of communication, was retrograde between March 15 and April 7. Retrogrades are an astronomical phenomenon during which planets appear to move backwards in their orbit. In reality, this is an optical illusion caused by either Earth overtaking a slower-moving outward planet in its orbit, or being overtaken by a faster-moving planet. It’s actually the energy that is retrograde.  

So now….The “retro-shade” has arrived! When Mercury stations direct, we have much to celebrate. However, it’s also important to remember that the messenger planet isn’t completely back to normal. First, Mercury must regain its usual tempo, speed, and transit over the retrograded degrees. Symbolically, you want your car to warm up before reviving the engine at full speed when it’s turned on. Therefore, you want to gradually build your energy back up after Mercury retrograde, remaining humble that the cosmos needs time to regain stabilization. During this duration of time, don’t rush. Allow mental breakthroughs to form and make their way into your conversations before making drastic changes. With your strategies and plans, you will feel more sure, confident, and capable afterward.

Within astrology, retrogrades are said to affect the domain a planet rules. Mercury rules travel and communication. During the approximately three week-long period of Mercury retrograde, which happens about three times a year, astrologers recommend adding time to any travel schedule and always having a backup plan. They also caution against signing contracts or making any major moves — just in case. Throughout this transit, our conversations were testy, technology glitched, and we had much to rethink, reprocess, and reprioritize. It feels like a sigh of relief to end this Mercury retrograde, although we should hold off on the complete celebration until Venus retrograde ends on April 13, coinciding with the Libra full moon.

Now that Mercury retrograde is over — at least until the next one in July — here’s what to know.

The nearly three-week period that lasts after the retrograde is called “retroshade,”. This time around, as Mercury move forward through degrees, we will feel clarity where there once was cloudiness. The same matters will seem more bearable. You will feel relief but also a sense of learning lessons again.

What does the end of Mercury retrograde mean for your sign?

Aries 

Mercury retroshade is an excellent time to decompress if you’ve been overwhelmed lately. Try to find a few minutes a day to disconnect and find a glimmer of gratitude. Aries has undergone profound transformations under this Mercury retrograde. The ambitious star sign has learned that they must attune to their energy before making sense of their thoughts and feelings with anyone else. As Mercury stations direct, Aries feels ready to choose themselves, their authenticity, and self-love. There’s no better way to move forward than to decide to cut away distractions that prevent you from feeling yourself.

Taurus 

You will hear from friends who want to rehash problems and disagreements that occurred long ago. Don’t waste your energy engaging in the same old drama. Consider taking the high road and not fighting back. Taurus begins making peace with closed doors and endings as Mercury stations direct. Mercury retrograde taught them that some things are beyond their control. All they can directly influence is their energy, mental health, and sense of integrity. While Mercury’s retrograde ends, Taurus finds relief. It feels good to embrace healing, knowing whatever is fading away is for the best.

Gemini 

Something you had previously ruled out might be coming back into the picture. But is it still what you want? It’s OK to pursue it, but see if it fits into the picture of the life you have made. As Mercury retrograde ends, Gemini feels relief. Their social life has likely revealed who their true friends are versus who’s there for only certain life events. Knowing people’s roles in your life is healing. While they may have been disappointed by career or inner circle delays, know your goals begin to manifest now. The pause was necessary.

Cancer 

Instead of trying to push things forward, allow them to unfold naturally. No, you can’t control everything. Things will come to fruition slowly but surely. Have more patience right now. Cancer feels empowered in their career life and decisions as Mercury retrograde ends. It has been challenging for them to adjust to practical changes, shifts, or power dynamics. As they move forward with more clarity, better choices can be made. You’re ready to manifest success, Cancer.

Leo

As you’ve recently learned, over promising creates issues. You cannot deliver and make good on some of the projects or ventures. Instead of trying to please people by promising the moon, be realistic. It’s not too late to back out of a commitment. Leo had a hard time tackling moral dilemmas this Mercury retrograde. As Mercury stations direct, this Fire sign is granted the opportunity to break cycles. They are done buying into hive mindsets or limiting beliefs. Their life experience has removed some bias. Now, its time to follow their faith, moral compass, integrity, and trust they know what’s right from wrong for themselves.

Virgo 

A former flame may be making their way back into your good standings. Keep the conversation lighthearted before dragging up the past. Take the rekindling slow. This Mercury retrograde offered Virgo emotional healing. However, the only way out was through. As Mercury stations direct, they’re left with bittersweet emotions and realizations about intimacy, relationships, and how trust can be built or destroyed. They are determined to ensure their connections are solid, mutual, and healthy.

Libra 

Let go of friendships that are no longer speaking to your higher self. You’re seeking the company of real friends. This isn’t to say you should be cruel — just consider who you makes you feel like you can be yourself. Libra was asked to reflect deeply on their relationships during this Mercury retrograde. Uncomfortable conversations peeled the bandaid off, revealing wounds that needed to be cleaned, bandaged, and addressed to heal. As Mercury stations direct, the truth is out. Clear communication, boundaries, and mindfulness allow all their partnerships to improve.

Scorpio 

Do not overload your mind with work and information. Take a few moments to be free from your thoughts — and your phone. Do whatever it takes to unplug. Maybe it’s getting lost in a book or story. Maybe it’s meditation. Scorpio has learned that burnout won’t get them far. Mercury retrograde showed where they need to work smarter, not harder. Achieving their goals is possible now that Mercury direct has arrived. However, they must regain productivity and slowly stay balanced in their approach.

Sagittarius 

Your family has been patient and understanding with your moodiness (and vice versa). The retroshade may bring a welcome period free of disagreements. Still, recent turmoil highlighted how you might need to work toward better communication and finding a middle ground with others. Sagittarius has learned valuable lessons involving their romantic life, children, hobbies, and overall joy. Mercury retrograde made many more profound realizations through open dialogue and, yes, even conflict. Sagittarius is now focused on repair as Mercury stations direct. The tools for their happiness must be used, not ignored momentarily.

Capricorn

Capricorn, channel your inner diligence and back up your files and important documents. Mercury retrograde is over but you may still have some kind of mishap. At the very least, do some digital reorganizing so you can work efficiently. As Mercury retrograde ends, Capricorn regains emotional equilibrium. This cycle has brought up sensitive issues about their relationships, upbringing, roots, or family dynamics. Now, they’re asked to move forward with intentionality. Capricorn feels ready to choose their role mindfully rather than regressing into old habits.

Aquarius 

Your mind may be occupied by practical matters including finances. During times like these it might help to take the long view. You’ve gotten through challenges before, Aquarius, and you’ll do it again. You can also ask a trusted friend, family member or financial advisor for assistance and advice. Aquarius had a classic Mercury retrograde experience as it transited their communication sector. Misunderstandings arose. Computers, cars, and technology glitched. Arguments or conflicts came up. Now that they are more informed about root issues, they can progress with more awareness. Compromise, healing, and repair begin now.

Pisces 

The next several weeks will have you questioning your decisions. Rather than relying on just your gut feelings, think your options through as thoroughly as possible. Not only that — but get clear on your dreams and intentions. This exercise will help you make the best choices for the present and future. Pisces feels resourceful, and self-esteem boosts as Mercury stations direct. This retrograde taught them the importance of remaining true to your values in practical action, not just words. They are learning to let go of blocks towards monetary freedom, professional growth, and a low sense of worth.