Monthly predictions for April 2025

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.  Continue reading…