SYDNEY: 5:24 pm, April 1st

LONDON: 7:24 am, April 1st

NEW YORK: 2:24 am, April 1st

LOS ANGELES: 11:24 pm, May 31st

PERTH: 2:24 pm, April 1st

Endings and beginnings coincide with April’s new moon - the first new moon of the new zodiac year.

Mars, La Luna’s ruler, and Saturn are closing in on each other, cutting ties with something or someone holding you back from reaching your full potential. But this dynamic duo isn’t about to go quietly! Because Mercury, the communication planet, is in the same sign as the new moon, and Aries says what it means and means what it says - no holds barred.

One door must close before another one opens. And sometimes, doors don't close properly - they get jammed, fall off their hinges and creak loudly. This is when April's new moon steps in to say what needs to be said, allowing you to close the door properly behind you and step over the threshold into a shiny new future.

Yet Mercury's spit-fire tongue tempts you to speak your mind, minus the sugar-coating. And while direct, honest communication is the way to go during this new moon, be mindful of the words that spill from your mouth. You'll be itching to blurt out what everyone else is too afraid to say, and while telling it like it feels great in the moment, there's a real danger of regret if you go too far. Speaking without thinking could cause unnecessary upset and divide you from your true purpose. So, stick to the topic, avoid getting caught up in personal assaults or vicious slander, and just make your point.

Your new beginning awaits once all is said and done (hopefully without any verbal casualties). This may manifest as an updated attitude, improved wellness, an exciting new career path, a new love interest or the revival of a new chapter in an existing relationship. It will be what you need and not necessarily what you want, but trust that it’s in the best interest of your personal evolution.

This lunation encourages speaking up for yourself and asserting your independent views. Say what’s on your mind knowing that April’s new moon is cheering you on from the sidelines. Dish out your opinions straight up, but don't lose your humanness in your quest for truth or stone-cold facts. And before speaking with #nofilter, ask yourself; is this comment aligned with the person I want to be?

About Natasha Weber, the author:

Astrotash, Natasha Weber PMAAAC, MAFA

A self-confessed astrology nerd, Astrotash is the resident astrologer for myBody+Soul,Australia’s #1 health and wellness site. She writes horoscopes for Mamamia and has presented on radio and podcast shows, such as Sivana and Healthy-ish. Astrotash has appeared on Sunrise morning show and is also a guest speaker at the Soul Star Festival.

Motivated to build a bridge between sun-sign columns and the ancient science behind our celestial movements, Astrotash aims to bring deeper personal awareness through the lens of astrology. When she’s not reading the stars, you’ll find her in downward dog, ‘earthing’ in the Australian bush or dancing up a storm at Zumba.

Astrotash is accredited by the Australian Academy of Astrology and Cosmobiology and a member of the American Federation of Astrologers. Her articles have appeared inThought Catalogue, Out of Office New Yorkand Today’s Astrologer, in addition to international publications across the globe. She continues to research, present and publish, and is an active member of the following astrological organisations:

• Australian Academy of Astrology and Cosmobiology

• American Federation of Astrologers

• Federation of Australian Astrologer