April 2021 I Ching Horoscopes

Pisces

Your April trigrams are K’an (Water) over Ch’ien (Heaven). The hexagram is called Hsu or Waiting. Your naturally compassionate nature means you always need to feel useful. Waiting isn’t always easy – especially when you are sure you know what you should be doing. April may well see you challenged to wait. Ch’ien is all about being dynamic and creative. It is very fiery. But it is under the water represented by K’an. Fire plus water = steam that obscures your view. K’an represents confinement almost forcing you to stay still. But trust that the way forward will soon seem clear…if you are patient and wait. Ch’ien is asking you to use your wisdom. K’an is warning you of the danger of rushing in and also telling you to keep your ears open.

Aries

Your April trigrams are K’un (Earth) over Ken (Mountain) and the hexagram is called Ch’ien or modesty. Modesty isn’t an attribute associated with your sign. But the subtitle for this chapter is ‘go forward constantly and conscientiously despite mistakes.’ K’un is asking you to be cautious, receptive to and respectful of others. Your fiery nature may be able to persuade others to do what you think it best but you could be wrong and you need to listen. Ken is encouraging you to be still, you can listen and to do some some inner reflection. Ken is also warning you against being stubborn and clinging to what you are SURE is the right course of action. Modesty is about keeping the ego controlled and recognising when you have made a mistake. Remember the man who never made a mistake never made anything!

Taurus

Your April trigrams are Chen (Thunder) over Li (Fire) and the hexagram is called Feng or Abundance. Chen indicates a time of disruption that may make you feel uncomfortable. But don’t let it put you off. Your best approach is just to be yourself…patient, practical, reliable, maybe even a little stubborn? ‘Abundance’ refers to when things just flow for you. When they stop just flowing don’t give in to the temptation to give up. Chen indicates you need a new perspective, keep your ears open and you will get it – possibly from an unexpected source. Li rules the heart and influences sound judgement – which is what you need in April. Keep yourself grounded.

Gemini

Your April trigrams are Li (Fire) over Sun (Wind) and the hexagram is called Ting or The cauldron. Sometimes it is just your time to shine and that’s the situation in April. Being in a cauldron is not comfortable though and you may have to sacrifice certain cherished things to get to where you need to be. Li is all about warmth, clarity, being the sort of person who is able to guide and encourage others. Sun is about being gentle and soft like the wind but Sun can also represent wood…in this case the wood that feeds Li’s fire. Do enough but not too much, be gentle on yourself as well as on others. When you shine bright it’s easy to get burned out. Sun rules the lungs…and is reminding you to stop and breathe…give yourself a break. Don’t get so caught up in your work that you forget one important fact. Selfcare is never selfish

Cancer

Your April trigrams are Ch’ien (Heaven) over Chen (Thunder) and the hexagram is called Wu Wang or innocence. April is a month when you need to be prepared for the unexpected…but that does not mean to engage in planning too much. Ch’ien indicates creative dynamism working for you…being kick started by the disruption indicated by Chen. April is a time to trust that it will all work out. You need to keep yourself focused on what is going on right now…trusting that when the unexpected happens you will be shown how to cope. Don’t let pessimism take hold. And don’t let your imagination run riot. The tag line from an old Dr Pepper advert seems apt. ‘What’s the worst that could happen?’ The answer is probably nothing dire. So be prepared to go with the flow and enjoy each moment as it happens.

Leo

Your April trigrams are Sun (Wind) over K”an (Water) and the hexagram is called Huan or Dispersion/ Dissolution. You are very passionate and creative but can become stubborn if things don’t go as you expected. What you need to dissolve is any hardness or rigidity in your thinking. Sometimes we need to be flexible and responsive. Both wind and water are gentle, responsive…but water can wear away the hardest rock, and the wind can uproot huge trees…so they are not powerless. Neither are you. K”an indicates a feeling of being trapped but Sun is telling you the way out isn’t being to be found by strength but gentle persistence. K’an is also warning you again about being trapped into misunderstanding other people’s motives. You need to listen with your heart as well as your mind.

Virgo

Your April trigrams are Ch’ien (Heaven) over K’un (Earth) and the hexagram is called P’i or standstill. ‘Insanity is doing the same thing and expecting a different result’. The situation you are in is perfectly balanced and will remain perfectly balanced and stuck unless something changes. Ch’ien is bringing the creativity and dynamism needed. K’un is asking you to be receptive to the idea of change. You may need to do some heart searching to realise what has gone wrong and what you need to change. Someone close to you may well be offering some help – don’t automatically reject it. You don’t have to do everything yourself. You tend to be very much ruled by your head. K’un is asking you to listen to your heart as well. To perfect your balance, your head and heart both have a role to play.

Libra

Your April trigrams are K’un (Earth) over K’an (Water) and the hexagram is called Shih or The Army. Your tendency to avoid confrontation is going to be challenged in April. K’un is asking you to be reflective and receptive to what people are saying. K’an is asking you to listen. Earth and water together can make a muddy mess in which everything gets stuck. But small amounts can provide lubrication to keep things moving smoothly especially when things get rough. Let your diplomatic side be the lubricant that keeps things moving in the right direction…even if more slowly than you intended. K’an often indicates a trap or a confined space. Your options may well be limited by what others will accept. You can get your point across and may well find compromise is possible. What you must NOT do is not make your point at all. Muster your resources and self-belief.

Scorpio

Your April trigrams are Ken (Mountain) over Li (Fire) and the hexagram is called Pi or Grace. You are very resourceful and good at finding solutions to things. But in April you need to accept that the solution is not something you can influence, however much it bruises your ego! This is not the time to try to be spectacular and prove how good you are. Ken is all about stillness… mountains just sit there and loom over the landscape…they can’t be ignored and neither will you be. Just because you step back from doing something does not mean you will be ignored. Li rules the eyes and the heart… keep your eyes open. It also rules affection…and you need to trust you don’t need to do anything to earn affection. You have that simply because of who you are. Think of yourself as the fire that guides travellers down from the mountain to warmth and safety. All you need to do is be yourself.

Sagittarius

Your April trigrams are Chen (Thunder) over Ken (Mountain)and the hexagram is called Hsaio Kuo or preponderance of the small. Your idealism means you want to help people, and sometimes you promise too much. April may well bring you face to face with the fact that you said yes when you have said no. More correctly you should have said ‘not yet’ because your idea WILL work but now is not the time. Other people need to realise that what you are suggesting is correct…but you need to wait for them to realise that on their own. Chen indicates a disruption…the kind of disruption that will force things to change. You will know when that happens…and you will then have a small window (but not too small) to act. Timing is everything. Chen indicates a fresh perspective on things. Ken indicates that stillness and reflection is necessary to be open to that new perspective – for you as much as other people.

Capricorn

Your April trigrams are Tui (Lake) over K’an (Water) and the hexagram is called K’un or Oppression. April is a month when you need to keep positive and hold on to your confidence and self-belief. Keep a tight rein on your tendency to expect the worst outcome. You need to be mindful of negative thoughts creeping in…and nip them in the bud. Take time to remind yourself about the good things in life…make time for things you enjoy doing. Tui is all about the pleasures in life. K’an is warning you against becoming trapped into rigid thinking. K’an also rules the ears and is telling you to listen to what other people are saying. Tui rules speech. Don’t be afraid to speak your truth. Speaking sometimes helps us clarify our thoughts and in April you need to discover and be guided by your inner truths and core beliefs.

Aquarius

Your April trigrams are Tui (Lake) over Chen (Thunder) and the hexagram is called Sui or following. While others may not always agree with your views, April is a month when you need to do what you KNOW is right. Whether that is fighting for a good cause or just being a good listener. But be warned what you really want to happen may not be possible. Chen indicates a time of turbulence… the need for a fresh perspective. Chen rules all forms of communication especially mass communication. Watch out for a new idea too from social media…one that just feels ‘right’. Tui is encouraging you to let your inner child out to play! There is nothing wrong in taking time out to enjoy yourself and relax because that is when you can be most receptive to those new ideas. You don’t run from the unconventional – just give others time to get used to your new ideas.