What immediately comes to me when I tune in to the energies of April: the month is likely to feel fast, combative (planetary pile-up in Aries), changeable (Fire), unpredictable; ie more of the same energies that 2026 has brought so far. So what original insights can we add, higher self?

“Become adept at moving freely. Where have you been stuck? Can you move forward in that area, even in the smallest of ways? The intention will create momentum. Wood feeds the Fire.

“Notice the little things. Observe the still point. Stay in the still point, the eye of the storm, wherever possible. Simply go still, sit in nature until your heart slows down and your mind and body relax. Listen intently to a single bird singing.

“Presence, of course. Every day you need to access greater presence, really understand what it feels like, how to recognise when you’re in presence, so that you can more quickly enter that state of being whenever you need to. It is awareness amplified, all senses engaged; the mind takes second place.

“What’s so important about presence, I hear you ask. Becoming intensely present helps when you’re experiencing challenges, traumas; difficult and unexpected situations… when you experience loss, pain, grief, anxiety or shock. These are some of the emotions that may arise in a month of volatility and unpredictability.

“Sharing honestly. Can you stay authentic with friends and family? Show up as you are — accept yourself, and by so doing, start to accept others for themselves more.

“Enlisting the support of other people when you need it. Yes to sovereignty, autonomy, but not becoming too proud to ask for help when needed. Humans are not designed to be solitary beings, however much many of you prefer your own company and value independence. Be more expansive, if you’re someone who tends to shrink in company; learn to listen and hold back, if you’re usually more dominant in company. Give and take.

“You are unpicking the warrior energy, the competitive restlessness, that has underpinned human relationships for thousands of years. The shadow energy of war may well peak this month.

“Inner peace. Do you even know what this feels like? How precious it feels when you realise you really can tap into it any time, whatever is going on outside you? This is the call of your true selves, higher selves. Inner peace, contemplation, stillness and gentleness: this will bring more love and harmony into your lives.”

With love

Saffron

31st March 2026