Your horoscope for the week ahead: A once-in-a-lifetime conjunction will help reveal hidden truths

The big astrological news of this week is a once-in-a-lifetime conjunction between Jupiter, the planet of truth, and Neptune, the planet of spirituality, in sensitive Pisces. It's taking place on Tuesday, but its powerful influence will be felt all week, perhaps even lingering for months afterward. It's the kind of alignment that influences a whole epoch. The last time these two giants in astrology met in Pisces was 166 years ago in 1856.

Jupiter represents the conscious mind, cutting through deception and falsehoods to help you see clearly. On the other hand, Neptune allows us to plumb the oceanic depths of the unconscious and, under certain circumstances, can immerse us in illusion and delusion. While things may feel confusing, and it may take some time, ultimately truth will prevail and Jupiter will win the day.

Also on Tuesday, a sextile between pragmatic Saturn and the sun will help you scrutinize your perception of reality so you can see through all the smoke and mirrors with your feet firmly anchored to the ground.

Then, Mars, the planet of energetic force, enters Pisces on Thursday. This will empower people's passive-aggressive tendencies. Watch out for hidden enemies during this time, and don't reveal too much to those you may not be able to trust. 

It's all building to the crescendo of a full moon in Libra on Saturday, when you will find yourself weighing up truth and falsehoods. Somehow or another, wrongs will be righted and fairness and justice will prevail. 

Here is your horoscope for the week of Monday, April 11, 2022.

Aries

The more chaotic life gets, the more we seem to desperately strive to create some small semblance of order by trying to control the more trivial aspects of our existence. Don't fall into that trap this week. Something may not make sense in your life now, but with the star power you have, you need not feel daunted by any difficulty. If you apply just a little constructive effort, you can set a chain of events in motion that will lead right to the resolution of your problem. 

Taurus

When one door closes, another opens. And this week, you might want to leave it ajar so the possibility of change can sweep in. You now have the opportunity to bring about an irrevocable shift — or you can deliberately decide to keep several options open while you explore new possibilities. Much like a chess game, you will be able to see all the potential consequences of a choice before you have to make it. 

Gemini

You have lived through easier times to be sure, but never have you been in such a potentially rewarding situation. You may think it's unlikely that your current circumstances will lead to anything worth celebrating. You only feel that way, though, because you are fed up with a process that feels like it will never come to an acceptable conclusion. But it will, if you stick with it stoically and do your best to maintain a good-humoured attitude. Do that and you may find yourself starting to get somewhere constructive as soon as this week. 

Cancer

When we lack faith in the future, we often prepare for the worst — and may even feel vindicated when things go wrong. What if, instead, we simply worked harder to ensure that things went right? As you look ahead to your future, you may see several reasons to worry. Do what you can, where you can, to improve your outlook right now. And where you can't, just relax. Things are a lot less gloomy than you might imagine. You'll be surprised with how well they turn out. 

Leo

You may not be in the habit of buying lottery tickets because you are acutely aware of the statistical probability against winning. Still, if you had one in your hands, would you throw it out without waiting to see what happens in the draw? Probably not. Something has now found its way into your life without you making a conscious effort to get it. You may not see its point or purpose yet, but give it a chance before you conclude that it has little or no value. You could be in for a pleasant surprise. 

Virgo

This week, you will feel an urge to review — and reassess — some of the arrangements in life that you currently take for granted. Soon, you may also find that a part of the past catches up to you in a very positive and encouraging fashion. Once, long ago, you made an investment of time, energy and emotion. You were quite excited about it then. But once it started to seem as if it would never work out, you put it to the back of your mind. Now, though, something seems to be shifting and the possibilities are starting to look good again. 

Libra

When we find ourselves absorbed by obsessions and fears, it's easy to get in the habit of denying ourselves — and those around us — some of the most basic pleasures of life. If you are experiencing an internal wrestling match this week, try to think your way out of it. Is there really something bad about your great desire? Perhaps what's holding you back is merely misplaced guilt. Maybe you should untie the ropes and be free. 

Scorpio

You may be feeling short on time or plagued by the sense that you're in the wrong place at the wrong moment. It's likely that you're under a lot of pressure, and you must find some way of handling it. Try to shift your outlook from one of anxious panic into a quiet determination. Just decide, here and now, that what needs to get done will get done — and that if something doesn't happen, so be it. Irritation will just cause you to trip yourself up. Concentrate, take your time and everything will work out just fine. 

Sagittarius

There are times when it may be appropriate to give something up and get nothing in return, when generosity is its own reward. However, what's being asked of you now is a little different. You simply need to reach a compromise that's fair to everyone. Look at what's being offered, and if it doesn't seem to go far enough, see what can be stretched a little further. Or consider a counter-proposal of your own. If that doesn't work, let a neutral party weigh in. A deal can be done with a bit of negotiation, of that you can be sure. 

Capricorn

You're wondering how likely it is that you will get what you want. Either you must summon a little more faith or stop pursuing something that you probably can't have — and start aspiring to an attainable objective instead. If you don't believe you stand a chance at success, you are putting yourself at a disadvantage. Get the attitude right and there is every reason in the world to expect a happy outcome.  

Aquarius

This week has the potential to bring you something you very much want and need. Once you feel its rewards, it's likely you will consider all the strife, hassle and hardship you faced to have been a perfectly fair price to pay. Sure, it doesn't seem that way when you are amidst the madness, but a little faith can get you through the suffering. Trust the decisions you've made in the recent past, no matter how many reasons you can see to question them. You're on the winning path.  

Pisces

You are pursuing a big idea. That's great, but in order to get there, plenty of patience will be required. Right now, you are having a distinct difference of opinion with a colleague or companion. Ultimately, you both want much the same thing, but you have very different beliefs about the steps that should be taken to get there. It may be possible, this week, to actually work together to achieve positive progress — but only if you keep your eye on the big picture.