Jupiter and Saturn's influence in April brings significant astrological shifts. Jupiter, located in Aries sector until May 2025, expands career opportunities, increases confidence and luck, and enhances leadership skills, positively impacting Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius. Meanwhile, Saturn in Pisces sector until February 2026 brings discipline to spiritual pursuits, increases responsibility in relationships, and enhances intuition and emotional intelligence, benefiting Pisces, Capricorn, and Scorpio.
Aries (Mar 21 - Apr 19)
General: Are natural-born leaders, adventurous, impulsive, and passionate individuals. They embody courage, confidence, and determination.
Career: Natural-born leaders, excel in management roles. Suitable fields are entrepreneurship, military, and sports management. This year, promotion is likely and new opportunities arise.
Finance: Spendthrift tendencies; need budgeting discipline. Lucky in investments, especially in technology. Increased income, and unexpected windfalls are possible.
Love/relationships: Passionate lovers, who value intimacy and honesty. Attracted to confident, independent partners. New romance blossoms and existing relationships rekindle.
Health: Prone to headaches. Impulsive decisions affect physical health. Need regular exercise to maintain energy.
Lucky colour: Red
Lucky days: 5th, 14th, 23rd
Lucky crystal: Carnelian
Taurus (Apr 20 - May 20)
General: Are dependable, practical and sensuous individuals. They value stability, security, and sensual pleasures.
Career: Hard working, diligent, and patient employees. Suitable fields are finance, architecture, and agriculture. This year, career stability and security assured and promotions are possible.
Finance: Frugal spenders, wise investors, and savers. Lucky in real estate and long-term investments. Savings increase and unexpected financial gains are possible.
Love/relationships: Loyal partners value commitment and intimacy. Attracted to sensuous, reliable, and patient individuals. This year deepens existing bonds and commitment is likely.
Health: Prone to neck and throat issues. Stress affects your health. You need relaxation techniques like yoga or meditation. Relaxation is essential. Focus on stress reduction.
Lucky colour: Green.
Lucky days: 10th, 19th, 28th.
Lucky crystal: Emerald.
Gemini (May 21 - Jun 20)
General: Are curious, adaptable and communicative individuals. They value knowledge, socialising, and intellectual pursuits.
Career: Quick-witted employees, excel in communication fields. Suitable fields are writing, teaching and media, technology. This year communication skills are rewarded, and new projects are offered.
Finance: Unpredictable spenders, intelligent investors. Lucky in technology stocks and innovative ventures. This year there will be unexpected financial gains. Wise investments will be rewarded.
Love/relationships: Social butterflies attract intelligent partners. Value intellectual connections. Communication is essential. New romance blossoms through social circles, and friendship turns romantic.
Health: Prone to nervous anxiety. Stress affects mental clarity. You need mental stimulation, and exercise like puzzles or games. Mental clarity improves. Focus on stress reduction techniques.
Lucky colour: Yellow.
Lucky days: 3rd, 12th, 21st.
Lucky crystal: Citrine
Leo (Jul 23 - Aug 22)
General: Are confident, passionate and generous individuals. They value creativity, recognition, and loyalty.
Career: Natural-born leaders, who excel in managerial roles. Suitable fields are entertainment, politics, education and design. This year, there will be recognition for achievements. Leadership opportunities arise.
Finance: Generous spenders. Invest in luxurious items. Lucky in creative ventures, the entertainment industry investments. This year there will be increased income through creative pursuits. Financial abundance is possible.
Love/relationships: Passionate lovers, who value loyalty and admiration. You attract confident and generous partners, who appreciate drama. This year, romantic gestures spark passion, and existing love reignites.
Health: Prone to heart issues. Stress affects confidence. There is a need for regular exercise, and outdoor activities like sports. You need an energy boost. Heart health improves with physical activity.
Lucky colour: Orange.
Lucky days: 1st, 10th, 22nd.
Lucky crystal: Sunstone.
Virgo (Aug 23 - Sep 22)
General: Are analytical, practical and precise individuals. They value hard work, service, and perfection.
Career: Meticulous employees, who excel in analytical roles. Suitable fields are healthcare, finance, technology and research. This year, there will be recognition for attention to detail, and promotions possible.
Finance: Frugal spenders, wise investors in practical assets. Lucky in real estate, healthcare investments. This year, there will be increased savings, and unexpected financial rewards for hard work.
Love/relationships: Loyal partners, value commitment and hard working. Attract practical, analytical individuals who appreciate service. This year, deepen existing bond through shared work or projects. New relationships with colleagues are possible.
Health: Prone to digestive issues. Stress affects the nervous system. There is a need for a healthy diet, and regular exercise like yoga. Improve digestion, and reduce stress with mindful eating and exercise.
Lucky colour: Brown.
Lucky days: 4th, 13th, 22nd.
Lucky crystal: Selenite.
Libra (Sep 23 - Oct 22)
General: Are diplomatic, social, and balance-seeking individuals. They value harmony, beauty, and relationships.
Career: Charismatic employees, who excel in collaborative roles. Suitable fields are law, design, hospitality, or public relations. There will be recognition for teamwork, and new partnerships will be formed.
Finance: Tendency to overspend on luxuries, and wise investors in art. Lucky in creative ventures, and beauty industry investments. There will be increased income through collaborative projects, and financial harmony is possible.
Love/relationships: Romantic partners, value harmony and beauty. You attract charming, social individuals, who appreciate balance. There will be new romance, which blossoms through social events, and existing love becomes stronger.
Health: Prone to kidney issues, and stress affects balance. Need relaxation techniques like meditation, and regular exercise. There is a need for improved balance. Reduce stress with yoga and social activities.
Lucky colour: Pink.
Lucky days: 6th, 15th, 24th.
Lucky crystal: Rose Quartz.
Scorpio (Oct 23 - Nov 21)
General: You are intense, passionate, and private individuals. They value truth, loyalty, and profound connections.
Career: Excel in research and strategy roles. Suitable fields are investigation, surgery, psychology, and finance. This year there will be recognition for insight. Promotions in leadership roles are possible.
Finance: Shrewd investors, and wise in handling other people's money. Lucky in investments related to technology, secrets, and research. This year, there will be increased income through savvy investments, and unexpected financial rewards.
Love/relationships: Intense partners. Value loyalty and profound connections. Attract passionate, private individuals, who appreciate the truth. Deepen existing bonds through emotional intimacy, and new romance with kindred spirit possible.
Health: Prone to obsessive thoughts. Stress affects reproductive health. Need physical activity like martial arts, and meditation for a calm mind. Improve mental clarity, and reduce stress with exercise and mindfulness.
Lucky colour: Dark red.
Lucky days: 8th, 17th, 26th
Lucky crystal: Obsidian
Sagittarius (Nov 22 - Dec 21)
General: You are adventurous, optimistic, and freedom-loving individuals. They value exploration, knowledge, and expansion.
Career: Independent employees, who excel in entrepreneurial and travel roles. Suitable fields are import/export, education, tourism, and philosophy. There will be recognition for vision, and new business opportunities arise.
Finance: Impulsive spenders. Lucky investors in international ventures. Lucky in investments related to travel, education, and technology. This year, there will be increased income through global opportunities, and unexpected financial windfalls.
Love/relationships: Spontaneous partners, who value freedom and adventure. Attract optimistic, independent individuals who appreciate exploration. New romance blossoms through travel or social events. Existing love becomes more adventurous.
Health: Prone to hip issues. Stress affects liver health. You need regular exercise like hiking, balance between freedom and routine. Improve flexibility, and reduce stress with outdoor activities and relaxation.
Lucky colour: Navy blue.
Lucky days: 3rd, 12th, 21st (though typically 5th is also, but 3rd stronger in April).
Lucky crystal: Lapis Lazuli
Capricorn (Dec 22 - Jan 19)
General: You are disciplined, responsible, and ambitious. They value structure, authority, and lasting achievements.
Career: Dedicated employees, who excel in leadership and management roles. Suitable fields are government, finance, law, architecture, and executive roles. There will be recognition for responsibility, and promotions to high-level positions possible.
Finance: Prudent investors, and wise in long-term financial planning. Lucky in real estate, traditional investments, and inheritance. There will be increased income through promotions, and unexpected financial rewards for hard work
Love/relationships: Loyal partners. Value commitment and long-term bonds. You attract responsible, ambitious individuals, who appreciate discipline. Deepen existing bonds through shared goals, and new romance with someone respected.
Health: Prone to bone issues. Stress affects joints and discipline. You need regular exercise like yoga, and balance between work and self-care. Improve joint health, and reduce stress with meditation and routine.
Lucky colour: Black.
Lucky days: 4th, 13th, 22nd.
Lucky crystal: Black onyx
Aquarius (Jan 20 - Feb 18)
General: Are innovative, independent, and humanitarian individuals. They value freedom, intellect, and progressive ideas.
Career: Visionary employees, who excel in inventive and technological roles. Suitable fields are science, technology, engineering, arts, and social reform. There will be recognition for innovation, and new opportunities in cutting-edge fields.
Finance: Unconventional investors, and lucky in futuristic ventures and trends. Lucky in investments related to technology, renewable energy, and innovation. There will be increased income through inventive projects, and unexpected financial windfalls.
Love/relationships: Unpredictable partners. Value intellectual freedom and friendship. Attract independent, open-minded individuals, who appreciate innovation. New romance blossoms through social causes or intellectual pursuits. Existing love becomes more exciting.
Health: Prone to ankle issues. Stress affects the nervous system. Need regular exercise like swimming, and a balance between independence and self-care. Improve circulation, and reduce stress with relaxation techniques and social activity.
Lucky colour: Blue.
Lucky days: 2nd, 11th, 20th.
Lucky crystal: Amethyst.
Pisces (Feb 19 - Mar 20)
General: Are compassionate, imaginative, and sensitive individuals. They value spirituality, empathy, and connection to universe.
Career: Creative employees, who excel in artistic, healing, and mystical roles. Suitable fields are music, art, healing arts, spirituality, and counselling. There will be recognition for compassion, and new opportunities in creative fields.
Finance: Intuitive investors. Lucky in investments related to art, and spirituality. Lucky in unexpected financial gifts, inheritances, or royalties. There will be increased income through creative pursuits, and unexpected financial blessings.
Love/relationships: Romantic partners. Value deep emotional connections and spirituality. Attract sensitive, imaginative individuals, who appreciate empathy. New romance blossoms through spiritual or creative pursuits. Existing love becomes more mystical.
Health: Prone to foot issues. Stress affects the immune system. There needs to be self-care practices like meditation. Connection with nature. Improve immunity, and reduce stress with spiritual practices and relaxation.
Lucky colour: Purple.
Lucky days: 3rd, 12th, 21st (though typically 6th is also strong for Pisces).
Lucky crystal: Aquamarine.
Cancer (Jun 21 - Jul 22)
General: Are emotional, nurturing, and protective individuals. They value family, comfort, and strong relationships.
Career: Compassionate employees, who excel in caring professions. Suitable fields are nursing, teaching, social work, and hospitality. Emotional intelligence boosts leadership skills, and promotions are possible.
Finance: Frugal spenders, wise investors in real estate and family businesses. Lucky in inheritance, and family-related financial gains. There will be increased family income. Unexpected financial support is possible.
Love/relationships: Loyal partners, value deep emotional connections Attract sensitive, nurturing individuals, who appreciate family ties. Deepen existing bonds, and commitment is likely through emotional intimacy.
Health: Prone to mood swings. Stress affects digestive health. Need self-care practices like meditation, and spending time near water. Emotional balance improves, and digestive health strengthens with relaxation.
Lucky colour: Silver.
Lucky days: 7th, 16th, 25th.
Lucky crystal: Moonstone
TR Jayaprakash Kutty of Kerala in South India is an astrologer and palmist. Over the years, he conducted readings, and continues to do so, in countries, including Mauritius, Malaysia, Reunion, Singapore and Bahrain. Kutty is conducting readings from the Sri Mariammen Temple in Mount Edgecombe in Durban until mid-April. For more information, call 067 334 0897 or WhatsApp +91 949 583 5429.