Susan Miller's full horoscope for Libra in April 2017: Jupiter will warm your heart

This month, Pluto may continue to stir up memories from the past that you have long forgotten or even wanted to avoid. Next, see Susan Miller's full Libra horoscope for April 2017.

Susan Miller's full horoscope for Libra in April 2017

Overview

With Jupiter in Libra, you are favored by the heavens this year. Under normal circumstances, life would be bright and sunny. Last month's New Moon in your house of committed partnerships triggered old wounds related to a spouse or family member. It will take a while to sort out the details, so give yourself time.

This month, Pluto may continue to stir up memories from the past that you have long forgotten or even wanted to avoid. By thinking about these long-buried emotions and gathering more information about the situation, you may gain new perspective. Planetary aspects occur for a reason, and while facing past memories may be painful, you will ultimately gain more peace and contentment.

This month you are really looking back rather than forward, as your ruling planet, Venus, is retrograde, a trend that began on March 4 and lasts until April 15. You won't make much progress until the end of the month, but progress is not the point - reflection is more important. Venus is also associated with your self-image and how you feel in your relationships. Now you will decide whether your point of view is correct. If the answer is no, then you need to make adjustments.

Since Venus is out of tune, now is not a good time to make any dramatic changes to your appearance - such as no plastic surgery or bleaching dark hair - but regular care is fine and necessary. Avoid trying new, untested skin care products and skin treatments, and it is better to continue using the beauty routines and products you have used before. Venus also rules your commitments, and because its power is weakened you are unable to use its strongest energy. In other words, this is not a good month to get engaged, for example, as your eventual union may be frustrated by a lack of emotional support.

Mercury will also be retrograde this month, from April 9 to May 3. This will affect your perception of your partner. As you can see, your appreciation for yourself will be tested, and your feelings toward those close to you may also change. Don’t make final decisions, because in April, which is full of smoke and mirrors, what you see is not often what you get. Sign the contract next month, not in April.

There will be a full moon in Libra on April 10, so within four days, something very important to you will come to a climax. Emotional tensions may be high, so avoid new starts. Your partner may seem to be acting erratically, which may make you wonder. Give the other person some time to relax and wait and see if a pattern of behavior emerges, or if this is just an aberration this month. Again, don't rush to judge, be magnanimous.

Your spending may be higher this month as Mars is urging you to use your credit card more. You may find yourself needing to pay a tax, but don't be discouraged - there are many people in the same situation as you, and once Venus resumes direct motion, you will find many ways to make money. It's also possible that you want to apply for a loan or refinance your mortgage, or find venture capitalists or sponsors for your business idea. Now is a good time to take a comprehensive look at your finances, perhaps by seeking advice from a financial advisor.

If you've been feeling short of money, you may find extra funds (or be paid an unpaid balance) toward the end of the month, thanks to a friendly new moon in your house of money, April 26. By then, you will have the power to make feasible plans for your future and to gain a sense of financial security, thanks to Saturn's supportive help.

Once you've taken care of all the calculations, negotiations, discussions and decisions, get ready to break free and embark on a carefree, eye-opening trip to places you've never been before. Once Mars enters Gemini on April 21, you will feel very relaxed and able to travel far away. Mars will stay there until June 4. Take this as a signal to go. Later, when Mars stays in Cancer from early June to most of July, you will not be able to go anywhere because the career opportunities are too good to ignore. If you accept one of these offers, you'll be expected to prove yourself to be a shining star at your desk and make your boss or client feel that you are. So when you have an ideal adventure vacation in late April, seize it!