Horoscope: April 16

Aries: March 21 to April 19

Mercury has recently entered under Aries. Hiding your thoughts in silent protest will only lead to words clawing your throat raw, desperate to be let out. 

Taurus: April 20 to May 20

A ripped seam doesn’t mean a ruined piece — sew it back together again. Patch up the holes and refasten the buttons. 

Gemini: May 21 to June 21

You can’t scratch at your skin until new layers are revealed. Wait for change. Embrace the slow process of molting. 

Cancer: June 22 to July 22

Stagger your responsibilities, a few hours to one and a few hours to another. Every second can’t balance every obligation.

Leo: July 23 to Aug. 22

Mars will soon enter under Leo. Jump into risks, laughing freely as you dive. Now is not the time to hesitate. 

Virgo: Aug. 23 to Sept. 22

Don’t let misery deflate your previous joy. Emotions wave — cresting and falling. One low doesn’t negate other highs. 

Libra: Sept. 23 to Oct. 23

Dig your feet in the sand and make haste before the dunes erode, tripping your eager feet and crashing you onto the floor below. 

Scorpio: Oct. 24 to Nov. 21

Frame your accomplishments. Admire all that you’ve achieved. Let humility melt into well-deserved confidence — you’ve earned it.

Sagittarius: Nov. 22 to Dec. 21

Cornered animals will bite. Be wary of fear provoking anger and pain. Panic doesn’t always justify hurt.

Capricorn: Dec. 22 to Jan. 19

Secrets sit heavy against your teeth, pressuring your mouth into motion. Fealty is best practiced in direct action. Hold your tongue.  

Aquarius: Jan. 20 to Feb. 18

Crumpled paper, even when smoothed, still bears the wrinkles of the harsh compaction. Be mindful of how you act.

Pisces: Feb. 19 to March 20

Creeping vines will choke you if you don’t cut them back. Keep your wits about you. Even the slowest crawl can result in the greatest ambush.