A printable April 2020 calendar with 6 monthly mantras. You can download the printable PDF file, here.
6 MONTHLY MANTRAS FOR APRIL 2020
A mantra is a positive affirmation that you recite to yourself for the purpose of motivation or encouragement. A statement or slogan used in repetition to transform thoughts into reality. Here’s 6 mantras for the month of April.

– I make room for stillness to enter my life and bring renewal.
– I will continue to love and take care of my body.
– I take ownership of my ability to use my voice for good, share ideas, and be a positive influence in my family, workplace, and community.
– I will not stop working, creating, dreaming when the journey gets hard.
– I’ve made it through before and I will make it through again.
MONTHLY MANTRAS FOR EACH ZODIAC SIGN – APRIL 2020
A mantra is a word or sound repeated to aid concentration in meditation. It is a positive affirmation that is repeated to one self for the purpose of motivation or encouragement. A statement or slogan used in repetition to transform thoughts into reality. Here’s a mantra for the month of April for each Zodiac sign.

ARIES APRIL MANTRA
“I trust my mind, intuition, and heart to make the best choices for me every time.”

TAURUS APRIL MANTRA
“The only thing permanent in this life is that everything is temporary.”

GEMINI APRIL MANTRA
“I always find time for the things to make me feel happy to be alive.”

CANCER APRIL MANTRA
“Every day may not be good, but there is something good in every day.”

LEO APRIL MANTRA
“I decide what kind of life I really want and say no to everything that isn’t that.”

VIRGO APRIL MANTRA
“I deserve rest and quiet when I need it and I create space in my life where my needs can be met.”

LIBRA APRIL MANTRA
“I accept what is, let go of what was, and have faith in what will be.”

SCORPIO APRIL MANTRA
“The best time for new beginnings is now.”

SAGITTARIUS APRIL MANTRA
“My mind benefits from stillness as it allows me to disconnect from the world and connect to the truth in my soul.”

CAPRICORN APRIL MANTRA
“I am committed to taking action despite fear, knowing that blessings, opportunities, prosperity, and goodness are making its way to me right now.”

AQUARIUS APRIL MANTRA
“I am unapologetic about who I am and the value that I add to this world.”

PISCES APRIL MANTRA
“I am open to the new and changing. Every moment presents a wonderful opportunity to become more of who I am. I flow with life easily and effortlessly.”
APRIL 2020 HOROSCOPE READINGS FOR EACH ZODIAC SIGN
April 2020 horoscopes based on your Zodiac star sign accompanied by a monthly mantra by The Mantra Co.

ARIES (MARCH 21 – APRIL 19) – “I TRUST MY MIND, INTUITION, & HEART TO MAKE THE BEST CHOICES FOR ME EVERY TIME.”
This month is all about being confident in the choices you’ve made thus far to get you to where you’re at today as well as the choices you will make moving forward. Decide that you are the only person in charge of your life. Unfair things will happen to you, unfortunate times will come to you, but you will always get to choose how to react. You can live in frustration and bitterness, but you’ve already invested so much time and effort into getting your shit together for 2020 and you’re not going to stop now. Continue to do what you feel is right in your heart. Stop being afraid of what might go wrong and start thinking of what could go right.

TAURUS (APRIL 20 – MAY 20) – “THE ONLY THING PERMANENT IN THIS LIFE IS THAT EVERYTHING IS TEMPORARY.”
Right now you might be in a situation where you think you won’t survive, but remind yourself of what you’ve been able to overcome. All those moments you felt like you weren’t going to make it through and surprised yourself when you pushed through – you did that. The only thing permanent in life is that everything is temporary. Be grateful for what you have. If you want more, work for it. If you don’t like something, change it. Seek comfort wherever you can, whether that be from loved ones or within the safety of your own home. Stop projecting a future of fear and project a future of peace.

GEMINI (MAY 21 – JUNE 20) – “I ALWAYS FIND TIME FOR THE THINGS THAT MAKE ME FEEL HAPPY TO BE ALIVE.”
We can’t always control the events that happen in our life, but we can adjust our perspective and change the way we respond to it. Setbacks are part of the journey. They’re not signs to stop. Sometimes you need to fall in order for a new and better you to emerge. This is your time to make sure your comeback is stronger than your setback, Gemini. Do more things this month that make you forget to check your phone. Don’t get stuck into a monotonous routine. Occupy your time doing something different every day. Learn something new. Try something new. Challenge yourself. The pursuit of knowledge is never ending and neither is your self-development journey. Why stop now?

CANCER (JUNE 21 – JULY 22) – “EVERY DAY MAY NOT BE GOOD, BUT THERE IS SOMETHING GOOD IN EVERY DAY.”
Instead of overthinking this month and worrying about how things will work out for you, align your thoughts with divine timing and trust that everything meant for you is making its way towards you right now. Change can be beautiful and scary at the same time. During the moments when life seems to be moving a million miles a minute, pause. Take it all in where you are right now. Remind yourself that everybody is most likely going through the same difficulties that you are and there are better things ahead. Some situations just won’t work out, no matter how much you hoped they would, but accepting it for what it is should give you peace.

LEO (JULY 23 – AUGUST 22) – “I DECIDE WHAT KIND OF LIFE I REALLY WANT & SAY NO TO EVERYTHING THAT ISN’T THAT.”
Sometimes you have to let go of the life you thought you wanted in order to make room for the life you are truly meant for. Take time this month to truly reflect on the life you want to live, without seeking approval and validation from other people. What is it that YOU truly want? What actually makes YOU happy? This journey is not meant to have you question who you are, but instead help you align to who you’ve always been minus the pressures and expectations of the outside world. Take these realizations and turn them into action plans to create your new ‘normal’ when this pandemic is all over.

VIRGO (AUGUST 23 – SEPTEMBER 22) – “I DESERVE REST & QUIET WHEN I NEED IT AND I CREATE SPACE IN MY LIFE WHERE MY NEEDS CAN BE MET.”
Sometimes we get so caught up in life that we forget we don’t always have to be doing something. Our lives have been nothing but speed, distractions, and constant movement. The challenge this month is to learn to depend on yourself for happiness and not material things or people on the outside. Practice stillness. Indulge in solitude. Find peace in silence. Live for the little things in life. Live for morning sunrises and late-afternoon sunsets where you’ll see colors in the sky that don’t usually belong. Self-discovery isn’t comfortable, but it’s a miraculous thing. It can be confusing, but you’ll be surprised how much you’ll discover about yourself during this time.

LIBRA (SEPTEMBER 23 – OCTOBER 22) – “I ACCEPT WHAT IS, LET GO OF WHAT WAS, AND HAVE FAITH IN WHAT WILL BE.”
Whatever the present moment contains, accept it as if you had chosen it. Appreciate where you are in your journey, even if it’s not where you want to be. Pause for a moment and take in all that this year has taught you. Reflect on your life with a grateful heart and work on finding a healthy balance in your new ‘normal.’ Create a new routine, adapt to your new environment, and always work with it, not against it. Remember every season serves a purpose and you do not have to have everything figured out right this second. So be patient with yourself, gracious with yourself, and smile at the unknown because it’s time to write a new story.

SCORPIO (OCTOBER 23 – NOVEMBER 21) – “THE BEST TIME FOR NEW BEGINNINGS IS NOW.”
You are being presented with two choices: evolve or repeat. The biggest loss in the end is if we come out on the other side of this unchanged. Look at this as a new beginning. A chance to shift and level up. Don’t go backwards to habits and situations that weren’t helping you evolve. You have to keep reminding yourself why you even decided to move forward. You’ll have days where you feel like you’re going crazy by yourself, but you’ll also have days where you feel like you’ve found peace. Love yourself through the messy middle. No matter what situations arise and how lost we become, show up for yourself everyday with an open mind and give yourself the opportunity to be the best version you can possibly be.

SAGITTARIUS (NOVEMBER 22 – DECEMBER 21) – “MY MIND BENEFITS FROM STILLNESS AS IT ALLOWS ME TO DISCONNECT FROM THE WORLD AND CONNECT TO THE TRUTH IN MY SOUL.”
The space between you and your loved ones may be hard right now, but this break from people will either make you realize how much you truly miss and love them or how much peace you have without them. There is beauty in the moments between change and stillness. The moments of solitude this month will allow you to self-reflect on your relationship with yourself and others. Gather strength and confront yourself to figure out what your own personal version of happiness looks like. You’re living on your own terms right now, Sagittarius, and you have the time to restructure your life. As you continue to practice social distancing this month, reminisce on the great times you’ve had and look forward to the changes you will make.

CAPRICORN (DECEMBER 22 – JANUARY 19) – “I AM COMMITTED TO TAKING ACTION DESPITE FEAR, KNOWING THAT BLESSINGS, OPPORTUNITIES, PROSPERITY, & GOODNESS ARE MAKING ITS WAY TO ME RIGHT NOW.”
It feels like life’s slowly going by day by day and that even when you try your hardest… nothing changes. But the one thing you need to focus on this month is moving forward. Fear can drive you away from reaching your highest potential, but you have the willpower to take that fear and channel it towards taking action towards your goals. Pivot, don’t pause, Capricorn. The smallest step in the right direction can turn out to be the biggest step of your life.You’ll have days where you feel empowered and days where you’re discouraged. Both are okay. You just need to have trust in yourself and know that better things are coming.

AQUARIUS (JANUARY 20 – FEBRUARY 18) – “I AM UNAPOLOGETIC ABOUT WHO I AM AND THE VALUE THAT I ADD TO THIS WORLD.”
In times like these, we’re all seeking for social connection and connection conquers loneliness in ways otherwise impossible. People are naturally drawn to you because your energy is so contagious and it would be a shame to not share it with the world, especially right now. Your soul attracts people because of your ability to embrace your flaws, your awkwardness, your weirdness, your intensity, your vulnerability, your everything. This month, dare to share more of yourself to the world. Be loud about the things that are important to you and use social media to express it. Don’t be afraid to open up. Do everything with so much love in your heart that there’s no room for fear and always remember to have fun along the way.

PISCES (FEBRUARY 19 – MARCH 20) – “I AM OPEN TO THE NEW AND CHANGING. EVERY MOMENT PRESENTS A WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITY TO BECOME MORE OF WHO I AM. I FLOW WITH LIFE EASILY AND EFFORTLESSLY.”
Life comes with highs and lows and the key this month is to move with the flow of it. You can be lost and wondering what tomorrow will bring, but you can also be present in the moment and live for today. Don’t think about what can happen in a month. Don’t think about what can happen in a year. Just focus on the 24 hours in front of you and do what you can to get closer to where you want to be. If you’re working on changing bad habits, unhealthy thought patterns, negative emotions, or toxic behaviors, know that you are healing a part of this world by healing yourself. If you’re forced to change something in your life that’s out of your control, don’t be afraid to start over again. This time, you are not starting again from scratch, you are starting from experience.

QUARANTINE IG STORY TEMPLATE
Here’s a fun little template to reflect on your quarantine lockdown for IG. Download, HERE.

3 Ways to practice happiness
Happiness begins with perspective. Everyone has heard of the rich/poor happiness concept where the richest people can be unhappy while the poorest people can be the happiest. This comparison shows the importance of mindset, perspective on our mental health, and perception of happiness.
Many times happiness coincides with contentment, contentment with what is going on with your life at that point in time. Perspective precedes perception and perception of life precedes the experience of life. How we view the things going on around us is essential to how we experience them.
Life and happiness aren’t about what you have since nowadays it has become apparent that materialistic wealth does not equal happiness. Happiness is about the opportunity and chance to experience life positively. If your perspective of life remains positive you can continually see the bright side to life and all of its occurrences. Thus, happiness isn’t about what you have, rather it’s about how you experience it.
If you begin your day in a positive mindset and set off with the determination to not let the small things ruin your mood, you can see that the day as a whole becomes happier. We can begin to appreciate the small moments of life instead of overlooking it. Our experience of life becomes a bit more positive, and in turn, it becomes a bit happier.
In the end, happiness relies on our perception of our experiences which similarly relies on our perspective of the world around us. Perspective is the foundation of happiness, and to attain happiness, don’t chase materialistic vices rather chase yourself and your passions and your relationships to find happiness in those small things that are truly matter.
3 WAYS TO PRACTICE HAPPINESS
01. WRITE IN A GRATITUDE JOURNAL EVERY DAY
It doesn’t have to be long. Start with 2-3 bullet points a day.
02. LAUGH
Laughing is the greatest pain reliever without a prescription. Jot down what made you laugh that day. Again, it doesn’t have to be a paragraph. It could be one small thing.
03. ACKNOWLEDGE YOUR FEELINGS
It’s okay to feel discouraged. Acknowledge your feelings, take note of why you feel the way you do, take a step back and take a deep breath. Remind yourself that your feelings aren’t facts. Look up at the sky and tell yourself two happy thoughts. Repeat.
Written by Lucas S.
9 AFFIRMATIONS TO CONTROL YOUR EMOTIONS
Here’s some affirmations you can practice and repeat to yourself daily to calm your mind and control your emotions.

TODAY I WILL …
… not be controlled by fear, confusion, or my circumstances.
… say no to negative self talk.
… take a technology time out.
… take the time to give myself the love and attention it needs.
… confide in someone I trust to talk about my feelings.
… listen to sounds and music that makes me feel some type of way.
… succeed by being the best me I can be.
… control who and what I respond to. Not everything deserves my time and energy.
… notice where I hold tension in my body and invite it to soften.
3 ways to overcome loneliness
We’ve all felt lonely at some point in our lives, the feeling of being alone in the world wanting more connection. As depressing as it sounds, loneliness can be liberating. In a period of loneliness, we are given the chance to focus on ourselves and be selfish when we’re usually constantly trying to accommodate others. Loneliness gives us an opportunity to self reflect and begin to understand the roots of the problems that plague our lives.
Ironically, as we practice the social distancing of this pandemic, many of us will begin to deal with missing our friends and family that we are not able to see as often. This loneliness that we feel from being away from these people should be focused on becoming a better person and building a more positive mindset.
The loneliness that comes with no longer having the privilege of seeing our loved ones should be a lesson that teaches us to appreciate the small things, and the little moments that we have taken for granted. If this loneliness we all feel together can teach us one thing, it should teach us to be more appreciative of the life we were given and the people that surround us.
Positivity in the time of loneliness can be a saving light as hope for better days fill our minds. However, we challenge you to make today a better day, to take initiative in a rebellion against this pandemic. By taking control of our own lives and taking the power away from our circumstances, we become powerful and continue to grow in times of isolation. Let this time of isolation be an opportunity for you to become more connected to yourself. We have the chance to enjoy our own company and become more in tune with ourselves without having to worry about others.
3 ACTIVITIES TO OVERCOME LONELINESS
01. WRITE IN A JOURNAL
Write a journal or make a voice memo of what you enjoy doing. Fall back in time and remind yourself what the child you wanted to be right now at this age.
02. DO WHAT YOUR BODY ENJOYS
Connecting with your soul is good too, but make sure to connect with your body. Do something that your body enjoys doing — yoga, stretch, jog, or maybe an intense workout.
03. CONNECT WITH LOVED ONES
Don’t forget to connect with your loved ones. Facetime them, text them, email them, or call them. Utilize our technology.

Written by Lucas S.
ZODIAC SIGNS IN QUARANTINE BE LIKE ..
With everything going on around the world, I wanted to lighten the mood up a little by creating these zodiac meme graphics of what each zodiac sign is like in quarantine.

ARIES IN QUARANTINE BE LIKE …
+ CONSTANTLY HAVING THE URGE TO SMACK THE PERSON WHO THEY’RE REGRETTING QUARANTINING WITH
+ TWERKING THEIR WAY THROUGHOUT THE HOUSE
+ I REFUSE TO BE PART OF THE ‘CORONAVIRUS BABY BOOM’
+ TEXTING ALL THEIR EXES FOR PURE AMUSEMENT

TAURUS IN QUARANTINE BE LIKE …
+ I THINK I SHOULD TAKE ANOTHER NAP
+ MY NECK, MY BACK, MY NETFLIX & MY SNACKS
+ WHAT SUMMER BODY?
+ I DIDN’T GHOST YOU BABE, I AM JUST ‘SOCIAL DISTANCING’ RN

GEMINI IN QUARANTINE BE LIKE …
+ FACETIMED WITH THEY MOTHER, BROTHER, GRANDMOTHER IN THAT ORDER
+ CRY LAUGHING AS THEY FALL INTO A NEVER ENDING TIK TOK HOLE
+ TAKING A SIP OF A MIXED DRINK THAT’S 97% VODKA
+ IDGAF I’M BREAKING QUARANTINE

CANCER IN QUARANTINE BE LIKE …
+ I DON’T LIKE TO BRAG, BUT I’VE BEEN AVOIDING PEOPLE SINCE WAY BEFORE THE CORONAVIRUS
+ PLAYING THE WEEKND’S ALBUM ON REPEAT ALONE IN THEIR BEDROOM
+ COOKING & BAKING ALL TYPES OF UNNECESSARY THINGS
+ I’M GOING TO HAVE A PARTY & NO ONE’S INVITED BUT ME

LEO IN QUARANTINE BE LIKE …
+ GETTING READY TO GO TO THE KITCHEN
+ EVERY HOUR IS HAPPY HOUR IN MY HOUSE
+ STILL BE POSTING SOMETHING THEN DELETING IT AN HOUR LATER
+ COOKING EXTRAVAGANT DINNERS MEANWHILE THE REST OF US ARE EATING MICROWAVABLE FROZEN FOOD

VIRGO IN QUARANTINE BE LIKE …
+ GOOGLING “HOW TO NOT DIE OF BOREDOM”
+ I’VE ALREADY CLEANED MY HOUSE 3 TIMES
+ *COUGHS ONCE* AND THINKS THEY HAVE CORONAVIRUS
+ PREACHING TO EVERYONE HOW TO STAY HEALTHY

LIBRA IN QUARANTINE BE LIKE …
+ I FEEL LIKE A KINDERGARTNER THAT KEEPS LOSING MORE RECESS TIME BC 1 OR 2 KIDS CAN’T FOLLOW DIRECTIONS. CAN YA’LL JUST LISTEN AND STAY HOME?!
+ IGNORING EVERYONE’S TEXT MESSAGES
+ AM I ACTUALLY HUNGRY OR AM I JUST BORED?
+ I GUESS I’LL START MAKING TIK TOK DANCES …

SCORPIO IN QUARANTINE BE LIKE …
+ NOT TRYNA BE PART OF THE ‘CORONAVIRUS BABY BOOM’ IN 9 MONTHS, BUTTT WANNA QUARANTINE AND CHILL?
+ TESTED POSITIVE FOR MISSING THE HOMIES
+ I DON’T TRUST ANYONE, EVERYONE IS A SNEAKY MF THESE DAYS
+ READY TO SPRAY YOU TF DOWN WITH LYSOL IF YOU SO MUCH AS CLEAR YOUR THROAT

SAGITTARIUS IN QUARANTINE BE LIKE …
+ STILL ASKING EVERYONE, ‘SO WHAT YA’LL DOING THIS WEEKEND?’
+ WATCHING TRASHY REALITY SHOWS FOR THE DRAMA
+ TEXTING, DM’ING, GROUP CHATTING WITH THE SAME PEOPLE ALL AT ONCE
+ HAVING A WINE TOUR BY THEMSELVES THROUGHOUT THE HOUSE .. CHEERS BITCH

CAPRICORN IN QUARANTINE BE LIKE …
+ DEAR 2020, NONE OF THIS SHIT WAS ON MY VISION BOARD
+ WTF SHOULD I WEAR TO THE LIVING ROOM TODAY?
+ ATTEMPTS TO DO SOMETHING PRODUCTIVE AND ENDS UP ON THE COUCH
+ LEMME JUST HIT IT REAL QUICK

AQUARIUS IN QUARANTINE BE LIKE …
+ I’LL CLEAN THAT UP LATER, IT’S FINE
+ I NEED TO BREAK OUT OF THIS JAIL CELL CALLED HOME
+ BINGE WATCHING LOVE ISLAND EVEN THOUGH THEY HATE EVERYTHING ABOUT IT
+ WORK FROM HOME? I DON’T EVEN WORK FROM WORK

PISCES IN QUARANTINE BE LIKE …
+ I HAVE NEVER BEEN SO EXCITED TO GO ON A DAILY WALK IN MY LIFE
+ FANTASIZING ABOUT THINGS THAT WILL PROBABLY NEVER HAPPEN
+ POSTING THROWBACK PHOTOS OF PRE-COVID-19 ‘REMEMBER WHEN …’
+ WHEN AM I GOING TO WAKE UP FROM THIS DREAM?
10 WAYS TO CHANNEL YOUR CREATIVITY DURING THIS PANDEMIC
While everyone seems to be at a loss at what to do since Netflix and other mass media outlets are quickly proving to be insufficient, finding a creative outlet for yourself can become lifesaving.
To fight off the feeling of pure boredom, we recommend a creative hobby or vice to project all that pent up energy that comes with this quarantine. Even for non-creatives, this time of stillness allows all of us a chance to tap into that creative side that we all have.
01. START A PODCAST
With everything going on in the world today, there is plenty that must be on your mind. Take this chance to express your voice about anything that you can possibly think of. Got a passion? Tell the world about it. Got an opinion? Spread your voice and get it heard. Podcasts are a great medium to say what you’ve wanted to say and begin a conversation.
02. START A BLOG
If podcasts aren’t your thing blogs are another way to communicate your opinions and anything else you want to talk about. Tell the world about your passions or inspire that passion in others. All you need is a device and the internet to start your own blog. There are also free programs like WordPress and templates to help you along the way.
03. START A YOUTUBE CHANNEL
You don’t need all that fancy equipment nowadays to have a successful YouTube channel. As long as you have a phone, free editing software app, internet, and an idea for video content, you’re good to go.
04. MAKE MUSIC
Have a passion for music? Try your hand at that instrument you haven’t touched in years or make that first step in chasing a career in music. Take this chance away from work to learn something new. There are apps like Yousician and Youtube that can help you learn music at your own pace and become that musician you always knew you were.
05. COOK OR BAKE
Cooking and baking are great mediums to release the stress that can come from being cooped up at home all day. Take this time to make something delicious and challenge yourself. Find a recipe and test your culinary skill and share it with those around you.
06. WRITE
Just as blogs and podcasts give you an opportunity to share your thoughts with the world, don’t forget to share your word with yourself. If telling the world your mind doesn’t appeal to you, we encourage you to start a personal journal. You can write about what you’re grateful for, what’s been bothering you, ideas, anything you can possibly think of, write it down. Writing down your thoughts and feelings can be extremely therapeutic.
07. GRAPHIC DESIGN
Graphic design is a productive and creative way to kill time during this quarantine. Adobe is currently giving students free memberships for their programs and if you’re not a student there’s always a free trial. Graphic design is also a valuable skill to learn to bring value to yourself in our age of mass digital media.
08. WEB DESIGN
Web design is another way to be creatively productive. If you have your own business or if you want to add value to yourself and expand your set of skills, then we encourage you to pick up web design. There are multiple programs like MasterClass and Youtube that can help you learn what you need to know and take your business or employer’s business to the next level.
09. PAINT/WATERCOLOR
For the more traditionally creative artists, paint and watercolor are fun, different mediums that can challenge your skills while expanding your own art style. Even if you can’t get out to your local art store, there are digital programs that also offer plenty of art mediums for you to play around with.
10. CRAFTING & DIY
Since we’re all pretty much stuck within our homes now it can be hard to find things that we need around the house. Our circumstance is challenging us to get creative and we challenge you to try and make that item yourself. DIY projects are both useful and fun as you can create something entirely by yourself and for yourself. Scrapbook your memories or take those little random items around your house and make something incredible.
Each of these outlets provides a huge opportunity to vent your frustrations. They become chances to let out all that energy that gets pent up from this social distancing taking place. Even in your solidarity, you can create something that is uniquely yours and equally fulfilling. By committing yourself to one of these outlets you can begin to express yourself in ways you never have and you may even find more about yourself as you begin the creative process.
As we go through these chaotic times together, I challenge you all to create something, anything. Take the first step of the creative process and begin that self-reflective journey to create something unique to you. Don’t let this time we have away from work and school become wasted time. Instead, use this time productively and come out of this quarantine with something you can call your own and show off to the world.
Written by: Lucas S.
