The world holds its breath after Pakistan brokered an unlikely pause in the Middle East conflict with the Trump bunker proclaiming mission accomplished. GW Bush declared the same years ago and the Iraq War dragged on for another 8 years.
April was always going to be a fractious month with Mars moving into fiery Aries on the 9th, ratcheting up the aggro – though it comes round every two years so is not always a calamity. But this year there is a collection of planets already in Aries. First it crosses Neptune on the 12th for a gulp of panic with plans not working out; then Mercury moves into Aries; a New Moon in Aries on the 17th is followed by an accident-prone and can-be-aggressive Mars conjunct Saturn on the 19th which is associated with military action.
Mars in Aries is a reckless act-first think-second energy, with a tendency to stir up arguments. It lacks tact and sensitivity for others’ feelings as it crashes ahead. More heat, less light. More haste, less speed. Though in mythology Mars, the god of war, was deemed a peacemaker.
In addition, the New Moon on the 17th is conjunct Eris and Chiron in the day/two days before. Quite a congregation of planetary/Fixed stars and asteroids all linked.
From previous Post: April – messages from the universe
1st April 2026
Mercury in Pisces will conjunct Nessus on April 9th. Usually associated with deceit Nessus has a positive role, making us better equipped to deal with risks and cons. It might suggest the ‘negotiations’ in the Middle East and elsewhere are hindered by treachery and insincerity. Nessus is also linked with ancestral and collective trauma – unresolved issues passed down through family lines or cultural groups which like the Shirt of Nessus slowly poisons or wounds. On the upside it encourages individuals to stand up against injustice and toxic patterns to ensure the past does not repeat itself, demanding that these hidden wounds be given voice and visibility. Which certainly sounds accurate for the ancient blood feuds of the Middle East.
On the 9th Mars in Pisces is conjunct the Fixed Star Scheat, which generally is regarded as unfortunate, likely to occur with accidents, natural disasters and in this case because of combative actions.
On the 15th the Aries Sun is conjunct Eris, the dwarf planet, recognized for its similarities to Pluto. Although thought to be a force that disrupts, provokes and shatters illusions, it can also be a potent force for personal evolution. Both conflict and catalyst, it highlights fractures that already exist. It calls for a stand against falsehoods and prompts a confrontation with uncomfortable truths. With awareness it brings a moment where it is crucial to challenge distortions and say ‘No More’.
On the 16th the Aries Sun is conjunct the centaur asteroid Chiron which suggests that progress will not be made on the basis of pride, ego or ‘winning’. Healing can only come from a place of selflessness – which in a fight between alpha males, fuelled by ancient blood feuds and egged on by a rampant narcissist, may give the fates pause for thought.
The Aries New Moon on the 17th pulls together with the Eris Chiron conjunction – with all four tied in a bow. At best it could point to new beginnings where there are enough voices saying ‘no more’ and healing of collective and generational trauma can begin. But that does seem to be a gigantic ask.
On Trump’s natal chart his Mercury in Cancer will catch the tr Mars and tr Saturn from April 22nd square which is likely to provoke an angry outburst, followed by discouragement on his part as tr Saturn continues to square his Mercury. Tr Mars won’t get to square his Saturn Venus until just before mid May for another assault on his pride, denting his popularity. Later in May a Mars in Taurus square Pluto will bring more tensions and perhaps destructive events.
On his midpoints he has tr Jupiter conjunct his Sun/Pluto midpoint exactly today as he exults in his ‘triumph’. Though also from today till near the month’s end he has a tricky tr Uranus opposition his Saturn/Neptune midpoint bringing painful circumstances, weakness appearing suddenly, perhaps illness, a strong streak of dissatisfaction and neurosis.
Pete Hegseth has the same mix of euphoria with underlying panic and mental strain. His relationship with Trump may blow up in July and on with tr Uranus square their composite Mars Uranus conjunction.
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