Your Weekly Horoscope Is an Emotional Rollercoaster Ride From Start to Finish

Your horoscope for the week of April 28 to May 4 begins with a dizzying stir, but it ends with something being created and destroyed. Emotions are at a fever pitch, and seasonal transitions are pushing you out of your comfort zone, but one thing is for sure—after this week, things will be running much more smoothly.

On April 29, a dreamy and illusive shift takes place as Mars forms a conjunction with nebulous Neptune, bringing your focus to something that lies beyond the realm of possibility. You may be idealizing the potential in a situation, causing you to dream big, but with very little practicality in mind. Still, this formation can bring your artistic visions to life, expand your sex life, and encourage you to judge your victories beyond the context of your ego.

For the past few weeks, the combination of eclipse season and Mercury retrograde took a toll on your relationships and your vitality, but you’re starting to regain your confidence and strength. On April 29, Venus will enter Taurus—the zodiac sign of is rulership—allowing the goddess of love and beauty to do what she does best. Allow this transit to get you grounded, bringing you back to the present moment where you can fully appreciate the sensual and romantic pleasures you’re surrounded with. On April 30, red-hot Mars will enter Aries, and because the planet of power and ambition governs Aries, you can expect to feel more motivated to achieve greatness and compete to win.

You can expect to dive right into the deep end by the end of the week, as a last quarter moon in Aquarius joins forces with Pluto—planet of rebirth—on May 1. Pluto isn’t afraid to stare into the abyss of your shadow self, so get ready to sift through the moldy darkness of your spiritual closet. This takes place just as Pluto is stationing retrograde on May 2, which means something shocking and unexpected may resurface. Power dynamics are shifting and manipulators are soon to be exposed.

How the Planets Will Affect Your Zodiac Sign This Week

Here’s what you can expect from the upcoming week, according to your sun and/or rising sign (and seriously, you’re missing out if you don’t read these horoscopes for your rising sign):