ELEMENT: FIRE
RULING PLANET: MARS
COLOUR: RED

Traditionally connected with Aries, Garnet gives courage and strength. It is an incredibly powerful protective stone, as it helps you see past deception.

APRIL HOROSCOPE:

You just want your life to feel normal. And if you had your way, you’d use your wand to bring your wishes to life. Aries, do you see the irony of it all? You were never meant to be like everyone else, you were never meant to be bland. Yes, you want your life to feel wholesome, but a dash of bird’s eye chilly only adds your signature spark to it, no? Release the heaviness and bitterness you have been carrying forward in your heart. Cut through the noise of other people’s opinions of you that you have been carrying forward in your mind, that too rent free. They only held you back. While yes, structure is needed to see things through, you need not go to the other end of the spectrum to micromanage things and ensure everything goes to your plan. Share the load, welcome love and support. Allow the cosmos to help. The year has only just begun and you have a lot on your plate to strike off.

Power Crystal: Unakite, to tune into earth’s natural energies and receive its bountiful blessings.

ELEMENT: EARTH
RULING PLANET: VENUS
COLOUR: EMERALD GREEN

Pyrite is a wonderful crystal for Taurus, as it is said to bestow an abundance of blessings in favour of hard work and perseverance. It is especially attuned to Taurus energy, as it is an earth element crystal that also resonates with the fire element.

APRIL HOROSCOPE:

There are many layers to this game, Taurus. Your need for fame and recognition is human, and totally valid, but also ask yourself if that is the only way you feel you will be seen and heard. This month's full moon is reiterating certain touchy topics and making big waves in your tiny, seemingly fragile heart. And here is the good news and the not-so-good-news. It is not your heart that is fragile, it is your ego that fears rejection that is. So in what ways would you really want to live your life and in what ways would you want to be known? These may sound like very existential questions but these are the ones that really help you reach your breakthrough moments where you don't just do it because you want to shine, you do because you want to do and hence you shine. Your self worth is going through some major solid shifts in the right direction, and if this is not reason enough to celebrate then what is? Well, of course, it is your birth season as well—so remember to carry those party shoes along wherever you go okay (even if your birthday is in May)?

Power Crystal: Rainbow aura quartz, to accept your eccentricities and cut through the BS you have been consuming.

ELEMENT: AIR
RULING PLANET: MERCURY
COLOUR: YELLOW AND WHITE

Citrine helps increase intelligence, which is what the airy twins ultimately long for in life. Through the guidance of this crystal, Gemini will also be able to enhance their memory and energy.

APRIL HOROSCOPE:

Memory seldom releases itself. It takes effort and work to erase it. Who knows this better than you Gemini. Under the guise of you being ‘busy’ have you drowned your worries and fears in a soundproof room where you would get to them ‘later’? Well the ‘later’ has arrived and it is ‘now’. This month manoeuvre your fears and anxieties with confidence. You are not ‘ not good enough’ , you simply convinced yourself to hide away to feel safe. And if this hit you hard, read that again slowly and let it sink in. The memory that just flashed before your eyes, is the one that needs to be released. Talk to that person or version of yourself you just saw and comfort them reminding them that things will work out just fine. You have got them and now the two of you together have the tools to handle whatever comes your way. No one and nothing can break you down. Use this hidden strength to show up within your relationships and in general in life, and effectively communicate your needs, be unafraid to ask for what you need, while also remembering to honour others’ important needs. This month is as magical as you want it to be.

Power Crystal: Selenite, to work with the lunar cycles, feminine goddess energy and your angels and guides more clearly and closely.

ELEMENT: WATER
RULING PLANET: MOON
COLOUR: WHITE AND BLUSH

Rose Quartz is an excellent crystal for boosting some of the best traits of people born under Cancer. It is a stone that amplifies compassion, kindness, unconditional love and self-love.

APRIL HOROSCOPE:

You have dedicated yourself to distance yourself from a part of your current or past life that feels too heavy or even borderline trauma ridden and no, Cancer, you are not escaping from your life, you are simply choosing to keep only what adds value. You are mastering discernment—giving attention and fostering only relationships that add value and meaning to your life. Your spiritual goals are getting clear as is your understanding and vision for yourself, and your immediate circles. You are onto something, and you are no longer waiting in the sidelines to begin creating it. You are no longer waiting on the right moment—you are simply, taking things as they come and asking yourself how you can maximise your offerings, your gifts and what you benign to the table in the simplest and swiftest possible manner.

Power Crystal: Rose quartz, for accepting yourself, your beliefs and your life, with a dash of magic and ladles full of love.

ELEMENT: FIRE
RULING PLANET: SUN
COLOUR: ORANGE, YELLOW AND GOLD

Tiger’s Eye is known as the traditional Leo stone because it is a creativity and positivity opener. It opens roads by allowing the lion to achieve confidence, positivity, and balance.

APRIL HOROSCOPE:

Whatever the challenge, there is nothing a calm mind cannot combat. Leo, while yes, life may have been murky and swampy lately, you need not let yourself fester on the dense energies of your past. Learn the lessons, pick up the pieces, wash them off and rebuild. You wish to live lighter, you wish to live brighter, so why would you really want to stay stuck in parts of your past that only feel like quicksand but serve no real purpose. The parts of life you are re-evaluating are not linear or single toned. They are multilayered and faceted. Sometimes wisdom lies in accepting the fact that even if you want to, you could possibly never label every single colour or species of plants you come across—some wildflowers remain free of labels and hence they remain wild. The same logic applies to anything in your life that feels too constricted to fit into a box—even your own definition of who you think you are or are becoming. Take things as they unfold.

Power Crystal: Howlite, for anxiety, peace and acceptance.

ELEMENT: EARTH
RULING PLANET: MERCURY
COLOUR: BLUE AND SILVERY WHITE

Smoky Quartz is one of the best stones to ward off negativity and resonates with the Crown and Root Chakras. Wearing Smoky Quartz as jewellery is recommended especially for people who are sensitive to negative energies in their environment.

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You have walked through many fires, barefeet, Virgo, so it is not like you are afraid of the dark. Yet, your angels come in to remind you that you are held, supported and sheltered. Your heart may be breaking down into a million pieces and even then you are being looked after. Whatever has conspired in your life either in the past 6-8 weeks/ months or years (depending on where you are in your personal life journey), is now coming together in unexpected ways. You are able to connect the dots and you are also now learning how to say what you actually feel rather than put up pointless defensive walls. Good job on that! This month can tend to get active, so it will be super important for you to filter through your calendar and make your priorities clear in your mind. Make time for yourself and your loved ones while you are at it, okay? You will be better for it.

Power Crystal: Morganite to reclaim peace, compassion and gentle strength.

ELEMENT: AIR
RULING PLANET: VENUS
COLOUR: PINK

As Apatite is a highly-effective stone for increasing focus and mental clarity, it is the perfect stone to use against Libra’s indecisive nature. It also encourages positive self expression and communication especially in group settings.

APRIL HOROSCOPE:

Have you been really listening to yourself and watching the rhythms that life brings your way? Libra, for every single thing you feel and have been experiencing, even healthwise, there is a deeper memory of unresolved emotions, hurt and even trauma that your body carries forward. This month begins with a full moon in your sign and you are feeling its deeply healing effects for a good 3 weeks after as well. This is not just any old purge, this is a system reset that is underway. You are being watched over, you are being guided and divine intervention is on its way super quick. But you must also do your part—try your best to let go, release and if possible forgive not for others, but because you need not let old wounds take away your right to peace and happiness.

Power Crystal: Rhodonite for deep healing and a nervous system reset.

ELEMENT: WATER
RULING PLANETS: PLUTO & MARS
COLOUR: BLACK AND GREY

Aquamarine is an exceptional stone for Scorpios, as both are associated with water. Its energy is calming and soothing, and is perfect for the overly active Scorpio. Wear Aquamarine jewellery when travelling for protection.

APRIL HOROSCOPE: 

It may feel like a soft start to the month, an energy you have told yourself is not ‘you’ but really, it suits you well. The cosmos may be forcing you to stay put at home or in bed for the much needed rest and relaxation. Your love life may be a point of focus where you are not only renewing it and thinking of various ways to improve it but you are also finding ways to see how it is already perfect in its tiny ways. For singles, love may be a point of focus, and you are not giving up on it, not just yet—and that is what the cosmos supports. Be it money, love, health, relationships or anything else, Scorpio, you are being nudged to clear the way to feel, and ask for what you want without feeling guilty about it, and also ask for it to be given to you ‘with ease.’ Now the only question remains, will you listen to your intuition and follow the easeful ideas being offered to you?

Power Crystal: Yellow jasper, to release the need to control and find power in flow.

ELEMENT: FIRE
RULING PLANETS: JUPITER AND NEPTUNE
COLOUR: ORANGE, YELLOW AND PURPLE

Amethyst is the perfect stone for the ever-wandering Sagittarius, as it puts their minds and bodies at ease. As a soothing stone, it also helps calm the mind especially when rest is needed; it is an excellent cure for insomnia.

APRIL HOROSCOPE:

The crux of the challenge is that Sag, you are different from all those who surround you and perhaps you feel like a mandrill trying to look like an orangutan, because well, a monkey is a monkey, right? Wrong. Each one has a unique skill, personality trait and blueprint. And you, my dear, are here to understand what you are deeply passionate about. While the world may chase pure money, you need a dopamine hit from the contentment your job offers too—even if you are a homemaker. So what can you do to stop belittling yourself? Begin in your own head. Interrupt yourself each time you catch yourself thinking or saying something belittling or limiting about yourself and turn it around to focus on something you are actually good at. The goal is to focus on progress and not perfection and it is then that prosperity in all its forms comes knocking at your door.

Power Crystal: Peridot, for understanding and assimilating life lessons.

ELEMENT: EARTH
RULING PLANET: SATURN
COLOUR: BROWN, OCHRE AND GREY

Onyx is associated with Capricorn because of its connection to the earth and its grounding energy. Onyx can help you harness your inner strengths and transform negative emotions into positive ones.

APRIL HOROSCOPE: 

Start the month off on an easy note—find kindness in your heart, thoughts and speech and make sure your messages are delivered melodically, even if you are trying to convey bitter truths. Let the message land softly. What is important is not how harsh the truth is, what matters is how it is assimilated and put into action—because that is when things begin to work, really. Capricorn, be yourself. But what does that mean? What parts of you do you reject, accept them. What parts of you do you celebrate, let them lead and what parts of you are ignored, pay attention to them. You are likely to be experiencing a more spiritual or energetic upgrade during the second half of the month and this is when things suddenly begin to ‘click’, make sense and even come together, and no, this is not random, it is the result of all the hard work you have poured into yourself and your life in the first half.

Power Crystal: Green jade or green aventurine, for wellness and luck.

ELEMENT: AIR
RULING PLANETS: URANUS AND SATURN
COLOUR: BLUE AND GREEN

Turquoise balances and aligns all the chakras, stabilising mood swings and instilling inner calm. It is excellent for depression and exhaustion and also has the power to prevent panic attacks. It promotes self-realisation and assists creative problem solving.

APRIL HOROSCOPE:

You may have been wanting a way out, you may have been asking for help and looking out for answered prayers, Aquarius, however, the challenge up until now may have been that you mistook your ‘big feelings’ as your flaws where in reality they are your biggest assets. When you feel touchy ask yourself what or lack of what is triggering that reaction in you. Then address the challenge from a ‘let-find-a-work-around’ perspective. You may have been thinking you are an ugly duckling, but what if you indeed are a swan? Find your voice, find your kin and find your tribe. Your true beliefs become clearer to you around the end of the month, and the journey to that point is what this month is all about. There are no shortcuts to rediscovering yourself and this month really shows you what you are made of and how you wish to make the most of it.

Power Crystal: Honey calcite, for renewed love, hope, luck and calm.

ELEMENT: WATER
RULING PLANETS: NEPTUNE AND JUPITER
COLOUR: DEEP BLUE AND SEA

Tourmaline promotes energy flow and inspiration. It aids in transforming stagnant energy into positive vibrations by cleansing and protecting your aura – handy for empathetic Pisceans who need help to ‘shield their field’ from energy vampires.

APRIL HOROSCOPE:

The month starts off with a deep emotional cleanse, Pisces, one that touches your soul, clears your heart and pours out through your eyes like river rapids no one has ever seen before but that is also thanks to the powerful full moon initiating the month. This is a great time for self care as you not only release old habits, people and limitations but also, forge new ones–meditation, yoga, journaling, clean eating, and of course healthy communication and whatever else you want to add onto the list. Take up a hobby, make friends or simply reconnect with like-minded folk to not only add meaning to your life but also health, wellness and heart. Turn your focus towards well-being and you will have come back a full circle to find love in your life once again—for lost hobbies, for old friendships and perhaps even for yourself and your life.

Power Crystal: Clear quartz, for purification, detoxification and amplification aka manifesting.