Welcome to your April forecast!   Click on “read article” and scroll down til you find your sign of the zodiac….

ARIES (MAR 20-APRIL19) I am afraid things won’t settle down this month for you until after the new moon in Aries on the 18^th… Before that point your life is rockin’ and rollin’ along with the rest of the world. April does start off with a Sun- Lunar Node aspect so intimacy is the name of the game right now, heightened by the full moon and lunar eclipse in Libra on the 4^th. Be sure to attend to relationships the first week of April, made somewhat easier by Mars and Venus in Taurus. Back to the full moon — it’s a big one. Full moons always illuminate something, whether we want to see it or not. This one illuminates the Uranus-Pluto square, or in other words, how utterly unpredictable life is right now. So Mars and Venus in Taurus help you value the little things of life, the routines and shared moments, the things that keep you grounded. That’s your job for the first two weeks of April, to stay focused on the concrete. Between the 7^th and 9^th the Sun and Mercury in Aries catch up to Uranus and squares Pluto, making for some mental tension. Pay attention to your craziest and most inspires ideas. Venus enters Gemini on the 11^th and a few days later opposes Saturn. You may feel antsy about commitment. Then there is a spectacular new moon in your own sign on the 18^th which captures the mushy and distracting influence of the Venus-Neptune square as well as a nice Mars-Jupiter square. Enjoy the dreamtime! Indulge your romantic side. Have some fun. The Sun enters Taurus on the 20^th and the rest of the month is pretty quiet. Nice Venus Chiron aspects at the end of the month bring a few days of self-reflection.

TAURUS (APR 20-MAY 20) April is a nice month for you! The start of the month is intense because of the Libra full moon and eclipse on the 4^th, but there is also a pleasant Sun –Lunar Node aspect that facilitates connections and intimacy. The full moon in Libra strips the illusions away and makes you deeply aware of how little control you have over anything right now. Yes, the Uranus-Pluto square is still wreaking havoc….but that’s another story. The good news for you is that Mars and Venus are both in Taurus so you are able to feel productive and purposeful and grounded even in the midst of the current chaos. The Sun and Mercury in Aries catch up to Uranus and squares Pluto from the 7^th to the 9^th so expect a few days where your head will feel like it’s exploding, either with good ideas or aggravation or computer meltdowns…   But it’s quite fleeting so don’t stress. Venus enters Gemini on the 11^th and quickly opposes Saturn. The issue is commitment and making sure your needs are getting met. There is a big new moon in Aries on the 18^th with a beautiful Mars Jupiter square and a Venus-Neptune square.   Enjoy some romance! The Sun enters your own sign of Taurus on the 20^th and then it’s smooth sailing for the rest of the month.

GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 20) The start of the month is intense and a bit stressful on the relationship front. The Sun and full moon on the 4^th line up awfully close to the Uranus-Pluto square, making for lots of drama among your friends and connections. Remember that full moons illuminate and nothing can hide in its light. So the instability and uncertainty of life is all too evident right now… But the Sun –Lunar node aspects are nice and so the Passover-Easter weekend brings a lot of conviviality. The Sun and Mercury in Aries catch up to Uranus from the 7^th to 9^th, so expect mental tension and antsiness. Mars and Venus are in Taurus, thankfully, so you are able to be productive and enjoy creature comforts. Venus enters your own sign on the 11^th and then quickly opposes Saturn, raising issues of commitment for you. Then there is a beautiful new moon in Aries on the 18^th, complete with a Mars-Jupiter square and a Venus-Neptune square. That sounds like fun—inspiration, enjoyment and creative expression all rolled into one new moon. The Sun enters Taurus on the 20^th and the rest of the month is very low-key astrologically, thank all the gods and goddesses!   The month ends with a nice Venus-Chiron aspect. Time to feel valuable and worthwhile and loved.

CANCER (JUNE 21- JUL 21) April is a decent month all around, although it begins with some tension at the start due to the powerful full moon in Libra and lunar eclipse. The Sun-Lunar Node aspects are positive for feeling connected to family and friends, but this full moon – oy! This whole period from the March 20 new moon through the full moon has been very unsettling. The Libra full moon forces you to see things clearly and not idealize any relationships. Mars and Venus are both in Taurus right now which is delightful for feeling productive and grounded. The Sun and Mercury in Aries catch up to Uranus from the 7^th to 9^th, and remember that anything involving Uranus also engages Pluto . This means a few days of extreme mental tension, perhaps accompanied by good –if not somewhat crazy– ideas.   Venus enters Gemini on the 11^th and immediately opposes Saturn, making for some feelings of loss. But no worries – there is a gorgeous new moon in Aries on the 18^th with beautiful Venus-Neptune and Mars –Jupiter aspects. This is a great lunation for creative expression and for having fun. The Sun enters Taurus on the 20^th and the rest of the month is smooth sailing!

LEO (JUL 22-AUG 21) This is an interesting month! The Uranus Pluto square is tight, and the April 4^th full moon and lunar eclipse trigger its action. The world is in a flurry and life seems very unsettled. This Libra full moon, together with Sun- Lunar Node aspects, makes you aware of the fragility of things and of people you care about. This is just the nature of the times we are in. Mars and Venus in Taurus make this a good time to take care of business, and also gain some groundedness from sharing meals and routines with people. Get out into the garden if you can. From April 7^th to 9^th Mercury in Aries zips by the Uranus-Pluto business, so you have a few days of tension and mental antsiness, perhaps accompanied by some brilliant new ideas…. So pay attention. Jupiter in Leo turns direct on the 8^th and you will feel a release of energy.   Venus enters Gemini on the 11^th and opposes Saturn for a few days, raising issues of commitment and relatedness and possibly leading to crankiness. Meanwhile there is a beautiful new moon in Aries on the 18^th with gorgeous and fun aspects. Enjoy art and music and hanging out with friends. The Sun enters Taurus on the 20^th and the rest of the month is cake….

VIRGO (AUG 22- SEPT 21)  The start of the month is intense as energies build towards the April 4^th full moon and lunar eclipse. This lunation engages the tumult of the Uranus-Pluto square so you are very affected by the unsettledness of life right now. The Sun-Lunar Node aspects and the Libran focus of the full moon put the focus on friends and loved ones, and you are aware of everyone’s vulnerability. It is just the nature of the times we are in. Meanwhile Mars and Venus are in earthy Taurus so it feels good to take care of business and put some energy into work and gardening and cooking.   Between April 7^th and 9^th The Sun and Mercury in Aries catch up to Uranus and squares Pluto, which could generate some tension and at a minimum some technological difficulties… Venus enters Gemini on the 11^th and immediately opposes Saturn for a few days. You will be a bit serious and thinking about commitments. Then there is a gorgeous new moon in Aries on the 18^th with nice Venus-Neptune and Mars-Jupiter aspects. Have fun – make some art, or enjoy some music and art. It’s an inspiring new moon. The Sun enters Taurus on the 20^th and you always find the Taurus time compatible with your earthy self….

LIBRA (SEPT 22-OCT21) Wow – the start of the month is very intense for you!   There is lots of activity and conviviality with the Sun-Lunar Node opposition but the April 4^th full moon and lunar eclipse in Libra are upping the ante of drama. This full moon falls close enough to the Uranus-Pluto business to make you very aware of how unsettled life is and how vulnerable people are… It is just the nature of the times, honey, and there is nothing you can do… Mars and Venus in Taurus mean that all you can do, actually, is take care of business on a very concrete level , sharing routines and meals and moments with those you love.   Between the 7^th and 9^th the Sun and Mercury make a more exact contact with Uranus and Pluto so expect some mental tension. In fact you may feel you are exploding with ideas, so pay attention.   Then Venus enters Gemini on the 11^th and opposes Saturn, helping you make sure your needs are getting met in relationships… there is a beautiful new moon in Aries on the 18^th with gorgeous Venus-Neptune and Mars Jupiter aspects. This is a fun and inspiring one, and important for you, since Aries is your opposite sign. Enjoy! The Sun enters Taurus on the 20^th and the rest of the month is astrologically easy…

SCORPIO (OCT 22-NOV 21) The start of the month is very intense and emphasizes relationships. The Sun-Lunar Node aspects are all about friends and loved ones, and the April 4^th full moon in lunar eclipse brings some drama or crisis. Since this full moon is in Libra and falls awfully close to the Uranus- Pluto square, you are very aware of the unsettledness and chaos in people’s lives….. You’re feeling everyone’s vulnerability. Mars and Venus in Taurus give you the oomph to take care of business – in fact, you’re moving mountains and it feels good and centering to do that. Between the 7^th and 9^th the Sun and Mercury in Aries catch up exactly to the Uranus –Pluto square and so you have a few days of mental tension and perhaps some technological or electrical problems, but they are fleeting. You will also have great ideas and inspiration.   Venus enters Gemini on the 11^th and opposes Saturn, surfacing the issue of trust and commitment. You really know who you can trust. Then there is a gorgeous new moon on the 18^th, bringing beautiful Mars Jupiter and Venus Neptune aspects. Have fun and get your romance on! The Sun enters Taurus on the 20^th, and the rest of the month is easy. Get out into your garden!

SAGITTARIUS (NOV 22- DEC 21) Although it feels like things in your life are hitting the fan, the month begins with powerful relationship aspects. The Sun-Lunar Node aspects, together with the Libra full moon and lunar eclipse on the 4^th, heighten a sense that you are protected and loved even in the midst of feeling like life is out of your control. Well – it is, that is just a fact. This full moon is a big one, and actually, this entire stretch from the March 20^th new moon til this full moon has brought tremendous release and illumination.   Get on your Sag horse and go for this wild ride!   Between April 7^th and 9^th , when the Sun and Mercury catch up exactly to the Uranus-Pluto square, you will feel like your head is exploding with new knowledge. Then Venus enters Gemini on the 11^th and opposes Saturn, giving you tremendous clarity about your real needs. The 18^th brings a fabulous new moon in Aries with beautiful Venus-Neptune and Mars Jupiter aspects.   Have some fun, enjoy art and music and hanging out with loved ones. The rest of the month is solid ad nurturing: the Sun enters Taurus on the 20^th and it’s smooth sailing. Venus squares Chiron at the end of the month, bringing healing to the fore. 

CAPRICORN (Dec 21-Jan19)   Well, the start of April is very intense on the relationship front.   The Sun-Lunar Node aspects make for a lot of good connection, and the build up to the April 4^th full moon and lunar eclipse in Libra just exaggerates it. This full moon falls quite close to the Uranus-Pluto square, so you are feeling the uncertainty of life and how vulnerable people are right now…. This is just the nature of the times we are in. Mars and Venus in Taurus help you take care of business and really value the small things, the routines you share with loved ones. Enjoy ! Then the Sun and Mercury in Aries make an exact conjunction to Uranus between the 7^th and 9^th so you may have a few days of high tension and angst – and also some great ideas! Roll with it. Venus enters Gemini on the 11^th and opposes Saturn – make sure your needs are getting met and you’re not just taking care of others. Then there is a beautiful new moon in Aries on the 18^th, with nice Venus-Neptune and Mars Jupiter aspects. Have fun – enjoy intimacy and art and music and your garden. The Sun enters Taurus on the 20^th, and the rest of the month is smooth. Use the Venus Chiron square at the end of the month for some self care and healing.

AQUARIUS (JAN 20-FEB 19)   The beginning of April is all about friends and loved ones because of the Sun –Lunar Node aspects and the upcoming Libran full moon on the 4^th. The full moon and eclipse falls very close to the Uranus-Pluto square so you are very aware of everyone’s vulnerability right now. Things can change on a dime for people you care about and you’re a bit shaken. But you are also feeling grateful for what you have and Mars and Venus in Taurus help you enjoy shared moments and routines with those you love. April 7^th -9^th highlights communication and mental energy, and you may have a few days of mental tension. It passes quickly. Venus enters Gemini on the 11^th and opposes Saturn and the issue is commitment and trust and getting your needs met. There is a gorgeous new moon in Aries on the 18^th with nice Mars Jupiter and Venus Neptune aspects. That is all about enjoyment and fun and art and music and romance and inspiration and and and…. The Sun enters Taurus on the 20^th and the rest of the month is about gardening. Get out there!

PISCES (FEB 20-MAR 19) The start of the month is quite intense, bringing lots of interaction with friends and loved ones. The April 4^th full moon and lunar eclipse in Libra continues the focus on relationships, and Uranus and Pluto make you very aware of everyone’s vulnerability these days. This has been a powerful stretch from that new moon in Pisces two weeks ago til now.   These are tumultuous times, so all you can do is use Venus and Mars in Taurus to take care of the details of things and share meals and moments and routines with loved ones. From April 7^th-9^th there will be some increased mental tension because of Mercury and the Sun but don’t worry, it passes quickly. Don’t be surprised by technological problems…. Venus enters Gemini on the 11^th and opposes Saturn: time to commit to your art. There is a gorgeous new moon in Aries on the 18^th with Venus Neptune and Mars Jupiter aspects. Time to enjoy life and indulge a bit!   This is not a time to be self-denying! The Sun enters Taurus on the 20^th and the rest of the month is smooth sailing. Venus in Gemini squares Chiron in Pisces at the end of the month which is great for healing.