April 2026 monthly tarot horoscope: Your star sign’s forecast

April arrives with new energy and momentum.

With powerful Aries energy lighting up the skies — including a New Moon in Aries and fiery Mars in Aries — the cosmos is encouraging bold action, courage and decisive movement.

At the same time, the Full Moon in Libra on April 2 reminds us that life isn’t just about charging ahead alone. Relationships, fairness and emotional balance come into focus, asking us to check whether our ambitions still honour the partnerships and connections that matter most.

By the time Taurus season arrives later in the month, the energy softens and stabilises. What began as a spark of inspiration can start to take practical form.

April is ultimately a month of initiation followed by grounding — make the brave first move now, and you’ll give yourself something solid to build on in the months ahead.

Lets use the tarot, specifically my new Light In The Dark Tarot and Oracle deck, to guide the way.

Aries

March 21 to April 20

Tarot cards for Aries for April: Ten of Coins, The Sun, Nine of Coins

Meaning: Beautiful, joyful, prosperous and successful energy is blessing you and helping you all month long, Aries. It is your season, after all, so expect to get lucky!

Your most successful enterprises are shown by the ambitious Nine and Ten of Coins: long term goals in and around the foundational areas of health, wealth, work and home. Lay good foundations, build on them, create legacy and wealth to last. Make investments vs spending.

Use this month’s good fortune and luck from The Sun card (the best card in the deck) to bless and bestow riches on your key foundations. Look at the decade ahead and make a vision for yourself, a daydream, a fantasy… and then start work on making it a reality. It can happen.

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Taurus

April 21 to May 21

Tarot cards for Taurus for April: Ace of Wands, Five of Cups, The Star

Meaning: Something very, very happy is going to arise out of something sad. You get a second chance, a piece of good karma, a validating and rewarding option that you deserve.

The Five of Cups sees you moving past a recent disappointment with integrity and good grace. Folk appreciate how you handled yourself. And The Star shows that this excellent behaviour is warranting a wish pass from the Universe! You are going to get something far better than whatever was lost. So chase after your ideals and dreams. Believe in them and breathe life into them with action and force.

The Ace of Wands shows something new will come to you, representing an authentic wish or desire, and you will be glad you didn’t get what you thought you wanted before — because this is better.

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Gemini

May 22 to June 21

Tarot cards for Gemini for April: The Lovers, Three of Swords, Knight of Swords

Meaning: You could be embroiled in a situation where you’re going to do someone wrong (or vice versa) so tread ultra carefully this April, because neither of those outcomes is desirable. You value good karma and peace, so you don’t like bothering other folk, nor do you accept being backstabbed or lied to.

Be wary of tricky situationships, temptations, gossip, and invitations to betray a confidence (you do love to chat). The Lovers and Three of Swords combine to warn you to stay on the straight and narrow path. Whatever looks like temptation… avoid.

The Knight of Swords sees you perhaps having to stand tall and firm to get through this. People always underestimate your strength and resilience because you’re so outwardly friendly and funny. They’re about to find out what happens when they threaten a Gemini’s peace… hold on!

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Cancer

June 22 to July 23

Tarot cards for Cancer for April: The Moon, Nine of Swords, Ace of Swords

Meaning: The Moon is your ruling planet and appears here as a guiding luminary for April, with the message that you should dig into the unsolved, unanswered or untrue illusions you know lie in your realm. There are mysteries and puzzles to be dug into.

The Nine of Swords asks you to follow your disquiet, your discomfort, your nagging sense of dread or nervousness that all is not as it seems somehow. The Ace of Swords asks you to ask questions, validate answers, research, sense check, pressure test and probe. Take nothing at face value.

Within the month you will have important answers that make a difference to what you decide to do next. And it feels good to have cracked the case and solved the riddle. Go do it.

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Leo

July 24 to August 23

Tarot cards for Leo for April: The Chariot, Three of Cups, Seven of Swords

Meaning: The Chariot empowers you with purpose and motivation this April, you are moving (maybe literally) and striking out on your own course, built around your own goals and needs. It feels good. You’re an unstoppable force. Use that to get someplace good!

The Three of Cups and Seven of Swords tell a tale as old as time for Leos… social jealousy. You attract much attention, folk are always interested in what you’re doing, and people love hanging out with you and having fun. That’s the Three of Cups vibe. And then that also attracts envious eyes, critical judges and people who covet your powers. That’s the Seven of Swords vibe.

Spend as much effort and energy on putting up and holding boundaries against such energy as you do into welcoming and expanding your ever-growing circle. Be choosy. Be discerning. Be defensive when you feel things are ‘off’ – you’re too good to take rubbish off folk.

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Virgo

August 24 to September 23

Tarot cards for Virgo for April: The Empress, The Hanged Man, Four of Cups

Meaning: The Hanged Man and Four of Cups both speak of limbo, stagnation, frustration, and not seeing the woods for the trees. Virgo, you are the ultimate problem-solver and troubleshooter; you have high standards (if not perfection), and you will push, push, push away at something until it yields. But that approach is not working.

Breathe. This April, you must step back, stop, surrender, and let things be as they are. You can’t force this issue. Instead, be the Empress! Surround yourself with those and what you love and like! Be adored, be generous, play, create, have fun, love, uplift, encourage, feast and indulge. Live life to the full in the environments you feel safe and happy.

And you know what… while you’re not forcing or even looking at it, this ‘thing’ that got stuck will magically get unstuck and you can return to progress. Like magic, I promise!

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Libra

September 24 to October 23

Tarot cards for Libra for April: Knight of Coins, Temperance, King of Swords

Meaning: Work hard, stay grounded and balanced, look and plan ahead. That’s it; they’re your three rules for a successful, rewarding and happy April, Libra. Sounds okay?

The Knight of Coins is a grafter but for every ounce of effort put in, he takes equal measures of reward. That is the balance you need to strike too. Temperance shows you’re finding your feet in some way, looking to feel grounded in a ‘new normal’, and this will take conscious effort. Don’t take on more, or take massive risks, or push yourself too far. Stay on an even keel.

The King of Swords is your star sign’s tarot king, and he is like you: strategic, objective, analytical and smart. He is always looking and thinking ahead, working out the next move. This is your mental homework for April.

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Scorpio

October 24 to November 22

Tarot cards for Scorpio for April: The Hermit, The Fool, Five of Swords

Meaning: A long-running cause of concern or stress is going to be totally and finally resolved this April, and it all comes from your thoughtfulness and willingness to turn the page and try something new. Sometimes you can’t fix stuff. You have to replace.

The Five of Swords sees you embroiled in something difficult, draining and fuelled by a conflict. It has gone on long enough. You have tried to repair it… to no avail. The Hermit wants you to step back, way back, and get perspective — you’re too close to see things clearly right now. Study events, sift through root causes, assess your own role, look at other options. And then return with The Fool.

You are going to turn the page and start a new story here. That might mean leaving this whole mess behind you, might mean drawing a line in such a way you can all call ‘truce’ and march on, might be that you sacrifice something and pivot to something different instead to remove the issue. But it’s a new perspective and a new approach. And it will work, for your benefit.

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Sagittarius

November 23 to December 21

Tarot cards for Sagittarius for April: Ace of Cups, Nine of Wands, Five of Coins

Meaning: A new relationship or powerful creative idea/role, or even friendship/pet/family member in your realm will bring blessings and joythis April with the loving Ace of Cups.

Maybe a tinge of bittersweet or poignant feeling too, because new love oftens provokes memories of those no longer around or who you miss and would want to share this with. Missing folk is the price of living a full, long life. It’s inevitable. So embrace it, be kind to yourself, share your news and ideas with them in spirit.

The Nine of Wands asks you to do the hard work/chores at the start of the month, get them out of your hair and underway so you can relax into spring and have fun. Don’t put things off or put yourself under pressure by leaving it all to the wire. Get those chores on the to-do list and ticked off!

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Capricorn

December 22 to January 21

Tarot cards for Capricorn for April: Eight of Coins, Seven of Coins, The Devil

Meaning: The Devil is your sign’s tarot card, so you’re very much making power moves, taking control, and getting to grips with important aspects of your nature, true desires, and purpose in life. You’re in a kind of ruthless mode, too. This feels like doing what’s best for you, based on a true, objective assessment of your authentic nature and needs. No pretence or compromise.

Some things will fall to the wayside, for sure, with the evolutionary Seven of Coins. You will notice stuff that simply doesn’t suit you, fit, wear well, feel good, or bring any reward or benefit. Stop all the old habits and obligations that feel ‘for the sake of it’.

The Eight of Coins brings you a major breakthrough moment of clarity and, from there, you know exactly what to pour your precious heart and soul into. You know where your efforts matter, make a difference, and bring you closer to the lifestyle you want to lead. It’s all getting clearer. Easier. More distinct. Basically, you do you.

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Aquarius

January 22 to February 19

Tarot cards for Aquarius for April: Strength, Page of Wands, The Emperor

Meaning: Surges of power and progress this April, a great sense of possibility and potential opening up in front of you. But the real magic comes when you take chances, free style, and play bold hands that others won’t!

Strength sees you taking on all challenges, the Page of Wands sees you playing fast and loose and approaching it all as a series of experiments rather than high-pressure strategy, and The Emperor has you putting your agenda front and centre and leading the way.

Irresistible energy is all around you, Aquarius, so put it to very good use and push in the direction you wish to head. Make moves in places you want to belong. Go for your dreams. You will find that folk find it hard to refuse you. You will find that Lady Luck is on your side… you can’t fail!

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Pisces

February 20 to March 20

Tarot cards for Pisces for April: Four of Wands, Page of Coins, Six of Coins

Meaning: You are investing in yourself this spring, with financial stability and structure, education and learning, and good karma relationships that make you feel empowered, appreciated, and secure. It’s a good feeling and it’s self-made, this is you working for you!

The Page of Coins is the educational element, which suggests you’re looking to learn — formally or informally. You are ready to take on knowledge and skill to help you get ahead… and it will prove a success because the Four of Wands points to promotion, progression and advancement. Things will come of what you learn!

The Six of Coins is a good karma card — the more generous and kind you are, the better treatment and opportunity will come your way. Quid pro quo. It’s a lovely way to live!

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Kerry King has been reading, teaching and creating tarot for 30 years. Join her magical, exclusive Tarot Club for forecasts, predictions, lessons and readings straight to your inbox. Enjoy one month free for all Metro readers (no lock-in or commitment) over on Patreon.

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