Does your ex still think about you? Your birth chart might hold the answer

You’ve moved on. Well, almost. Somehow, they still haunt your thoughts at the most unexpected hours. But what if it wasn’t just you? What if the feeling was mutual—and written in the stars? This month’s planetary movements are stirring emotional memories and reopening chapters that never quite ended. With Venus, Saturn, Pluto, and Mercury finally going direct, the universe is blowing on the embers of past loves. And certain signs or placements are particularly likely to feel the return of old emotional echoes. It’s time to investigate: is your ex still thinking about you—and if so, why now?

April 2025: when the planets reignite old flames

It’s no coincidence if a familiar presence has been lingering in your thoughts lately. The sky in April 2025 is an emotional truth serum. On April 7, Mercury goes direct in Pisces, unlocking communication channels that have felt jammed for weeks. Regrets, unsent messages, and unspoken feelings may suddenly rise to the surface. That same day, Venus meets Saturn in the same water sign, activating karmic bonds and deep emotional ties. An old story you thought was behind you may feel unfinished—almost as if it’s calling you back. Then, on April 23, the Sun in Taurus squares Pluto, the planet of deep transformation and hidden truths. This aspect pushes us into intense self-reflection—you can’t ignore those lingering feelings any longer. This trio—Mercury, Venus/Saturn, and Sun/Pluto—sets the stage for exes to reappear, whether in real life or just in your thoughts.

Your birth chart holds the clues (and maybe the answer you’re afraid of)

To know if your ex is thinking about you, it’s not just about today’s sky—you need to look at your birth chart. Your seventh house, which rules committed relationships (and unforgettable exes), can be triggered by current transits, hinting at the return of a connection or emotional pattern. If Pluto, Saturn, or Venus are passing through this house, you might feel an emotional reactivation that’s hard to ignore.

Your natal Moon—your emotional memory bank—can also offer powerful clues. When it’s hit by strong aspects, especially from Neptune, Pluto, or the Sun, it can stir memories with intense force. Meanwhile, Mercury and Pluto work like cosmic detectives—Mercury delivers messages (sometimes literally), and Pluto digs up buried feelings you thought were long gone.

Who’s most likely to feel it?

Water signs (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces) are ultra-sensitive to emotional undercurrents. Earth signs (Taurus, Capricorn) tend to overthink and replay unresolved stories in their minds. Gemini, Libra, and Sagittarius—being communication-driven—may feel an overwhelming urge to reconnect and get closure.

But here’s the thing: sometimes it’s not them reaching out to you. Sometimes, you’re still unconsciously holding on. An ex can symbolize a part of your past, a version of you that you haven’t fully outgrown. Karmic astrology tells us that an ex can be a mirror—reflecting wounds, attachments, or lessons you haven’t fully processed.

What now? is it time to understand—or finally let go?

The signs that your ex is thinking of you aren’t always crystal clear, but there are common threads: vivid recurring dreams, sudden unexplained emotions, strange synchronicities (their name everywhere, their song on the radio, a place that keeps showing up), or even a text just when they cross your mind. Subtle signs—but powerful.

If you’re tempted to reach out, ask yourself three questions: Am I seeking clarity or repeating a cycle? Am I emotionally aligned? Am I acting out of insight—or out of loneliness? If you feel fragile or nostalgic, give it time. But if you feel the genuine need to close a chapter with grace and awareness, April’s transits may support that closure.

You can also try simple rituals to help distinguish genuine emotion from unconscious habit: write a letter (but don’t send it), meditate on cutting energetic ties, or keep a dream journal between April 7 and 23. These symbolic gestures can help free you from the invisible string still tying you to that story.

Remember: an ex may come back for a thousand reasons. But your evolution is yours alone. The real question isn’t whether they’re thinking of you—it’s whether you’re still defining yourself through that old story. Your birth chart won’t predict a rekindled romance. But it will shed light on the parts of you still evolving. And sometimes, the return of an ex—or just their memory—is there to remind you just how far you’ve come.