April 2014 Astrological Forecasts

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The New Moon on March 30th lined up with Uranus/Pluto/Jupiter. Over April, you may feel the need to bust out of whatever has been holding you back. There is a strong focus on your public standing or outer image. Be visible, step up to the plate, push a plan forwards with integrity and dignity.

The Solar eclipse on the 29th is the day to take the first step towards improving your knowledge of something, of getting in touch with someone, picking up the phone or writing that message. Whatever action you take will set the intention for the 6 months to follow.

THE GRAND CROSS
These energies finally collide from mid-month onwards and will, once again, set up a standing wave frequency or cosmic signature-of-intent for a general loosening and unravelling of corroded establishment structures in our societies, but it is also a hot, tense, pressure-cooker alignment.

In this configuration we have Mars in reverse (retrograde) and the advice would be not to launch into anything major, in the form of a project, an important move or …. if you have to throw the gauntlet down to someone, to initiate proceedings or negotiations – it’s better to wait until Mars goes direct from May 20th to make the crucial first move.

THE SAFETY VALVE
But there is the most amazing invitation coming to us during this challenging Cardinal Grand Cross to tap into love and compassion. The chance to serve and be caring and forgiving will arise from the beginning of the second week onwards. This wonderful aspect from Venus will provide an energy release mechanism or a safety valve allowing tension and heat to find a way out of the Grand Cross pressure-cooker. Pay attention to where Venus will be in your chart when she moves on the 6th.
Until the 20th, the Solar energy theme means you will be taking your targets or overall direction more seriously or being more aware of the rules imposed by officials, parents, bureaucracy and anyone to whom you have responsibilities. The overall idea is to project a good image and be consistent and responsible as you go forwards. Reputation or how you are packaging something may be emphasized.

COMMUNICATIONS MENTAL AND PHYSICAL
Until the 8th, your mind may be more focused on those from a distance, travel, transport or unfamiliar environments. You’ll tend to be more aware that the distant horizon holds fresh potential. This could be a good time to refresh your mental palette and think in bright new colours and a plan may be forming in your mind. There may be a breath of fresh air from further afield or exchanges with a teacher, guide or those with specialist knowledge.

Mercury enjoys this communicative sector which also emphasizes higher learning, publications and the legal side of things. Another way this transit might work is you take the opportunity to beat the drum about something, be the guide or the guided, the informer or the informed.

PLOTS AND PLANS
From the 8th, discussions, correspondence and ideas may revolve around short-term plans or longer term considerations like where you are going from here in life. Career, a new enterprise, or those who may facilitate your aims could be highlighted. You may find your goals and schemes are being validated or rejected by the by the way things are unfolding across the wider stage – so keep your ear to the ground. You will be putting mental effort into expressing yourself in the best way you can so as to get the result you desire. Vehicles, transport or communications equipment may also be on your mind. Around mid-month expect the unexpected and roll with the changes.

EVALUATION
Until the 6th, Venus is in a place of emotional depth and you can really move others with Venus here and another can touch your feelings – great for the romantics and artists among you. Venus could manifest as a relationship which might help you out materially or emotionally in major or minor ways. So, a good time to acquire and use resources to benefit your material interests with others. Negotiations could go in your favour and deeper connections with another could be rewarding, and some of you may feel like shifting into more commitment in a material or emotional sense – depending on your natal chart and on your own ability to create what you want. A relationship could revolve around a shared space, possessions or property and things can be ironed out to mutual advantage. On another level, Venus here means feelings will be nearer the surface and someone may find it easier to sway your feelings, also, it can mean things become more sexual, intimate or ’involved’.

NEW CONNECTIONS
From the 20th, the Solar energy makes it a proactive phase when friendships, contacts new and old, or more involvement within a community or a group of kindred spirits could be a key feature. A future-orientated phase when you may be working quite hard to achieving an aim which has been on the backburner for a long time or on behalf of friends or a group. Networking or technology is also well highlighted.

From the 23rd, is a period in which to discuss, consider, and generally chew the fat in the company of others. Others could find you articulate and your ideas interesting as you feel freer to experiment and explore different concepts or avenues of expression. Equally others could surprise or delight you with their fresh and unusual take on things. Anything which serves the interests of a collective will be on your mind.

From the 6th, Venus supports a key relationship with those at a distance, travel, or you bond with someone from an academic or advice-giving environment. You are more likely to connect with knowledge or expertise which balances your perspective and helps you get the bigger picture. You yourself may be valued or admired for your knowledge, know-how or guidance and this may be a good time for putting the word out on to a bigger stage.

Publications or education could be emphasized or benefit you materially. You and someone may team up and are share a big learning curve together.

From the 20th it’s a proactive phase when friendships, contacts new and old, or more involvement within a community or a group of kindred spirits could be a key feature. A future-orientated phase when you may achieve an aim which has been on the backburner for a long time. Networking is also well highlighted.

From the 23rd, is a period in which to discuss, consider, and generally chew the fat in the company of others. Others could find you articulate and your ideas interesting as you feel freer to experiment and explore different concepts or avenues of expression. Equally others could surprise or delight you with their fresh and unusual take on things. Anything which serves the common good will be on your mind.

CREATING A NEW SENSE OF SELF
Saturn, now in a very positive angle to your Sun sign, means ultimate success if you take the long view and pay more focused, nurturing attention to creative or investment projects, also regarding the affairs of children/young ones, or a romantic relationship then you are on the road to building a solid and robust structure which stands the test of time. Equally, any leisure or creative activities may be harder to organize or you will have less time for them but a more disciplined, patient approach will help them blossom. It may also mean that, because of one (or more) of these examples you feel held back or limited in your aims so you will need to proceed with care and perseverance.

ROOTS
Until July, Mars is in a major transit at the root of your chart which means you could be busier than usual in and around HQ, or with family members.

Physical effort may be needed in or because of a living space inside or outside, or be related to community locally or over the wires. Points on the map, a family member, or a property inside or outside, will need a decisive or assertive approach which may also make demands on your stamina and may be the cause of conflict. Mars in this area could mean a lot more coming and going within a locality or hustle and bustle around you. As always with Mars, there could be moments of tension which surface now and again and affect your mood and you may have to use pent up energies in a more positive way. Skeletons may start rattling in the closet and you have to square up to old emotional patterns or tie up loose ends from the past or with parents. On the other hand you may be putting your energies into something which connects you with tradition, the family line, Mother Nature or the planet as a whole. For some, parents or parenting are emphasized – especially the father.

PAINTING WITH A BROADER BRUSH
With Jupiter in your sign until July it’s time for a real growth spurt in your life as things could be taking off in new directions. You will discover much through those from different backgrounds or belief systems, or ways of doing things, so, quite a learning curve! More travel, foreign cultures or higher education could be part of the picture. Just try to avoid trusting to luck or overlooking important details and expanding too far too fast.

This is your opportunity to think bigger and reach for the golden ring on the merry-go-round of life.

The current Saturn/Neptune/ Jupiter positions will help you to be creative with ideals and aspirations close to your heart until next July. Over this long transit you will learn to think bigger and be more enterprising.

AQUARIUS

On March 30th, the New Moon lined up with Uranus/Pluto/Jupiter. During April, you may feel the need to bust out of whatever has been holding you back. Don’t put off writing the novel, making that call you have been putting off or simply get something off your chest.

The Solar eclipse on the 29th at the root of your chart heralds new beginnings around family, domestic setup or place on the map. On this day take one positive step towards improving something related to any of these areas no matter how small. The forthcoming 6 months will see the results of this statement of intent unfold in your life.

THE GRAND CROSS

These energies finally collide from mid-month onwards and will, once again, set up a standing wave frequency or cosmic signature-of-intent for a general loosening and unravelling of corroded establishment structures in our societies, but it is also a hot, tense, pressure-cooker alignment.

In this configuration we have Mars in reverse (retrograde) and the advice would be not to launch into anything major, in the form of a project, an important move or …. if you have to throw the gauntlet down to someone, to initiate proceedings or negotiations – it’s better to wait until Mars goes direct from May 20th to make the crucial first move.

THE SAFETY VALVE
But there is the most amazing invitation coming to us during this challenging Cardinal Grand Cross to tap into love and compassion. The chance to serve and be caring and forgiving will arise from the beginning of the second week onwards. This wonderful aspect from Venus will provide an energy release mechanism or a safety valve allowing tension and heat to find a way out of the Grand Cross pressure-cooker. Pay attention to where Venus will be in your chart when she moves on the 6th.

USEFUL CONNECTIONS

Until the 20th, the Sun is in a sociable, busy area and you could be meeting and greeting or connecting over the wires, corresponding, maybe sharing what you know, and probably running around more. It’s a time when you have more on your mind and maybe more to get your head around. Education or travel are also highlighted and there may be plans, schedules or itineraries to consider.

Until the 8th, conversations tend to have a more practical slant. The piggy-bank, property or possessions may be on your mind. Conversations may revolve around material security or physical needs and you may be looking into how to improve things and get it all working in a way which satisfies requirements, and also strive to gather information about whatever would be of best use to yourself or others. Information exchange may revolve around various resources or practical ways of achieving this or that result. Buying/selling, renting/leasing may also be on your mind at this time. This would be a good moment to have a think about what is of most value to you or figure out how to capitalize on assets. Another angle here is to acknowledge and make use of your natural gifts.

Venus is in your sign for the first week. Venus here means you feel more sociable and in the mood to meet the world with a smile. Your relationships get a boost and more opportunities to mix and mingle successfully or hook up with those important to you. With Venus here you will tend to come across as more welcoming and attractive – good news for business as well as your personal life. On the other hand, you could be feeling somewhat self-indulgent and feel like treating yourself to activities, or purchases which boost morale. Overall this is a good time to put yourself out there and work the energy to your advantage in whichever manner is most appropriate.

From the 6th, Venus is in an area concerning money, property, possessions and other basic stuff. Overall, it means you can do okay in financial negotiations as your people skills will tend to improve. Buying/selling/renting/leasing tends to go in your favour and applying for funding or investments made under this transit can prove beneficial as long as you are sensible and don’t take a wild risk. In general, Venus tends to ease things materially and can open the path between money or other goodies and you but, just make sure the traffic isn’t travelling more away from you than towards you – unless this is your choice. This is a good time for making improvements to what you own already or preserving stuff, and making the most of it. Overall, you may get a chance to use material resources to adorn a space inside or outside. Physically if things have been out of balance this Venus transit can help you find equilibrium again. If you use the Venus energy well, then others may value your company, your approach or your abilities and you may value theirs. Any conflict over possessions or property matters can be harmonized over this long Venus transit.

From the 8th, Mercury is in a very outgoing, chatty area of your Solar chart but it’s also to do with education, gathering or sharing information, media etc. Increased interchanges through speaking and writing are more likely, and possibly more paper-work. Overall, it tends to be a great time for making connections, learning and sharing new stuff, in person or over the wires. An unexpected piece of knowledge or sudden idea may come to you around mid-month which is the crucial piece of the jigsaw.

A ROOM OF ONE’S OWN
From the 20th, the focus will probably be more in and around the base of operations like the neighbourhood, community or with family members. Property matters – buying/selling/home improvements may be a feature or it may be about a particular space inside or outside. In some respects your gaze will tend to be more inwards and you may be pondering more, or feeling things more deeply. Listen to your instincts!

From the 23rd the focus will probably be more in and around a base of operations or within a locality, community or with family members. Property matters – buying/selling/home improvements may be a feature or it may be about a particular space inside or outside. In some respects your gaze will tend to be more inwards and you may be pondering more, or feeling things more deeply. Listen to your instincts!

A PLACE IN THE WORLD
Saturn is at the top of your Solar chart until the end of the year. In slow stages, this will help you redefine your place in the world, your image and life direction. This is the time of the harvest and you will reap seeds sown in past years for good or ill. You may feel you are not doing the work, projecting the image or receiving the recognition that you deserve and you will be required to work harder at cultivating those in authority as a new structure takes shape. If you are old enough, look back about 29 yrs or 14 yrs to get the gist of what is unfolding now by recalling where you were then and what happened next. Can be quite an eye-opener! Until July, Mars is in a more outgoing, expansive area of your solar chart. At key points over this long transit you will be supported as you reach out for new horizons and fresh experiences, so this may be the right moment to launch a new scheme or enterprise or to go on a journey of discovery.

You will be gathering information or learning through doing, but also grasping certain things you didn’t have a clue about before. Some of you may be getting out and about more and this is a good time to shake out the cobwebs. Travel, connecting with foreign lands, giving or taking a course would be a good idea. Some of your physical energy may be needed as you push the envelope of daily life and get right outside of the routine box by stretching yourself mentally or physically.

STRINGS TO YOUR BOW

Jupiter will be in your area of health & work until next July and there will be no shortage of opportunities to learn and grow through employment matters, colleagues, daily duties, but also health and fitness. The indications are that you will get the chance to experience new work or health routines until mid-year. Employers or colleagues will tend to be more appreciative of your abilities and your contribution.

The current position of Saturn, Neptune and Jupiter will create a vibration which positively supports imaginative ways to improve your material/financial circumstances and may give you a deeper insight into what is of more value in your life now. New work possibilities are on the horizon and could connect you to travel or another culture.

ARIES

We are in for some gale-force influences in April 2014 and it could turn out to be a significant month in our diaries.

The Cardinal Grand Cross is a configuration in our skies over April combining Mars/Jupiter/Uranus/Pluto with some Mercury thrown in. There will also be a Lunar eclipse in Libra and, at the beginning of the month the Sun will line up briefly with Jupiter/Uranus/Pluto. Near the end of the month there is a Solar eclipse in Taurus. So it’s busy, busy, busy in April!

The Solar eclipse in Taurus on the 29th indicates this is the day to take a step to improve your material/financial situation. This move will set the ‘intention’ for the 6 months to follow.

The Grand Cross energies are colliding from mid-month onwards and will, once again, set up a standing wave frequency or cosmic signature-of-intent for a general loosening and unravelling of corroded establishment structures in our societies, In this configuration we have Mars in reverse (retrograde) and the advice would be not to launch into anything major, in the form of a project, an important move or …. if you have to throw the gauntlet down to someone, to initiate proceedings or negotiations – it’s better to wait until Mars goes direct from May 20th to make the crucial first move.

A WIN/WIN SOLUTION?
BUT there is the most amazing invitation coming to us during this challenging Cardinal Grand Cross to tap into love and compassion. The chance to serve and be caring and forgiving will arise from the beginning of the second week onwards. This wonderful aspect from Venus will provide an energy release mechanism or a safety valve allowing tension and heat to find a way out of the Grand Cross pressure-cooker.

On March 30th, the New Moon in your sign lined up with Uranus/Pluto/Jupiter. During April, you may be busting out of whatever has been holding you back regarding certain personal goals or professional ambitions.

REGENERATION
Until the 20th, is a powerful time for you with the Sun in your sign. A good time for taking stock and reviewing the dance of life over the past year. In general, the way should be clearer to improve things for yourself personally and definitely to be more ‘self‘ centred, doing whatever is most supportive of yourself physically, mentally and spiritually. Also to give more time and energy to aims and ambitions close to your heart and feel the empowerment that brings.

Perhaps doing that in a quiet environment until the 8th, as Mercury is working from deeper levels and your mind tends to become introspective and more open to emotional or subtle energies. You may be a little preoccupied, by things going on behind the scenes or within you and you could find yourself zoning out or just feeling mentally at 6’s and 7’s as things may be a little up-in-the-air. Zoning out isn’t necessarily a bad thing and, at this time, you can do your best thinking in a restful, nurturing environment or in a private bubble with others. Imagination and intuition are working well. Also a good time for healing, spiritual or imaginative activities, so, listen to your inner guidance, hold the vision of how you want it to be, and plan to move beyond what is now getting in the way of your happiness and wellbeing.

Until the 6th Venus warms friendships new and old and you feel supported as you move forwards with something you have hoped for, maybe for a long time. Fresh associations, networking, group gatherings or team efforts benefit from Venus’s sociable, helpful mood. Pooling forces and resources may be interesting, materially beneficial and, in general facilitate positive experiences. Also you may be viewed as the friend or colleague whose contribution is invaluable to another’s progress. Equally you may appreciate value others and wish to help them with their objectives. Group connections may feel more supportive, friendly and companionable.

ONE EYE LOOKING OUT

But from the 8th, Mercury is in your sign livening things up and putting you more in the stream of information exchange and mixing with others. There may be more paperwork or other things to get your head around. Communications equipment, vehicles, travel or transport might also be emphasized. A time to develop people skills and it’s important to express intentions or ideas clearly and accurately to others. At times there may be so much coming at you that you feel a bit scattered so engineer quiet spaces for yourself whenever you can. There may be moments of wild speculation and miraculous inspiration but just keep those feet on the ground. Around mid-month there the unexpected or unfamiliar could be liberating.

ONE EYE LOOKING IN

From the 6th, Venus is transiting a more background area or your Solar chart and you may be more inclined to immerse yourself in whatever feeds your soul. You’ll tend to keep your feelings to yourself and you could be pondering a relationship and feeling uncertain. Or you could be mulling over the past and finding emotions getting in the way of the present. Others can be oblivious to what’s going on for you so take a step back, touch base and, with Venus’s knack of finding the balance, you can gently iron out any inner turbulence.

From the 20th finances, goods, property or anything which affects your material security or physical wellbeing is likely to have your attention. So key themes are centred around ‘stuff’ – yours (or theirs), and perhaps protecting it, moving it, ditching it or acquiring more. Also seeing how to improve things on a practical, physical, material level which may improve comfort or wellbeing – yours or another’s.

From the 23rd, conversations tend to have a more practical slant. The piggy-bank, property or possessions may be on your mind. Conversations may revolve around material security or physical needs and you may be looking into how to improve things and get it all working in a way which satisfies requirements, and also strive to gather information about whatever would be best for yourself or others on basic levels. Ideas may revolve around various resources or practical ways of achieving this or that result. Buying/selling, renting/leasing may also be on your mind at this time. And stuff!

IS IT ME? OR IS IT THEE?
Until July, Mars, (your ruling planet) is transiting Libra, your opposite sign – very significant for Aries. During this exceptional transit personal or professional exchanges are likely to be more dynamic and lively. Because of the agenda of another, there are more physical demands put upon you to be decisive or take action. You and someone could elicit strong opinions in each-other or, conversely, maybe you feel a strong pull towards someone or they feel a strong pull towards you. Once again patience may be needed as Mars here can make you too hasty, handle someone badly, throw caution to the winds, or make a false start. So the advice would be to try to keep things on an even keel and don’t dive in head first at full revs with all guns blazing before you are sure about of your ground.

But overall, co-operative interactions are favoured as personal or professional alliances can be beneficial and productive if both horses are pulling the carriage in the same direction. If your opposite number is not having the same transit in the same place (which is unlikely), then you may see them as indecisive, or dragging their feet. So sometimes you will just have to slow down and try to understand things from the other‘s point of view. Equally don’t let someone overtire you because the Mars energy is coming at you through them and you are trying too hard on their behalf.

Another’s willingness to take action with/for you can be invaluable as it may help you to be more effective and functional than if you were going it alone. During this extended transit, diplomacy and people skills need to be cultivated more.

Saturn is in Scorpio and will be in your 8th house until 2015. The 8th house carries the energy of the snake which sloughs off its old skin revealing the glittering colours of the young skin beneath. So this is a gear-change time which involves clearing the decks to make space for new green shoots. This may revolve around property, finances, relationships or your own bad habits. You’ll become more aware over this time frame of who/what you can really trust and in the process, you may have to let go of a previous perspective, relationship, possession, expectation, so that life can be reborn within you. Sometimes ditching or modifying prior arrangements in favour of those which are financially, emotionally or physically more comfortable can happen but it will be gradual and you may still have to live within the parameters of the previous set-up for a while. Or maybe there’s a removal of a financial set-up, support system or lifestyle and you feel this as a lack. Either way you will slowly be transitioning into a fresh perspective and turning over a new leaf.

A SAFE HARBOUR
Until next July, Jupiter is in your home area highlighting expansion related to your place on the map, neighbourhood, a space inside or outside. Also this transit helps settle you emotionally and can create a sense of belonging and feeling more inwardly balanced. Outwardly, family and community relationships should improve or you extend or make additions to your base of operations. If you feel cramped or restless where you are located, then, in general, it’s a good time for expanding the existing space, getting access to somewhere you prefer which you learn from, or relocating altogether.

Due to the current positions of Saturn, Neptune and Jupiter in a your Solar chart, your awareness is more intuitive and you will pick up on levels of feeling or nuances of meaning that eluded you previously. You will probably appreciate your home, family or tribal relationships more.

For you, Aries, these planets are situated in the parts of your solar chart which are sensitive, spiritual, healing and emotional. You can really put your emotional drive behind something now and make it how you wish it to be. It also means you are likely to be more aware of spiritual, healing vibrations interpenetrating your being.

CAPRICORN

On March 30th, the New Moon in Aries lined up with Uranus/Pluto/Jupiter. During April, you may feel the need to bust out of whatever has been holding you back. The foundations of your life may need a spring-clean or family ties are reorganized in a major or minor way. Deeper patterns could pop up and skeletons could rattle in the closet – a good time to move on into new growth.

The Solar eclipse on the 29th is the moment to get active with something you could get a lot out of, something which empowers you and allows you to express yourself in a creative, spontaneous or romantic way. Once the statement of intent is set in that direction on that day, results will unfold over the subsequent 6 months.

THE GRAND CROSS

These energies finally collide from mid-month onwards and will, once again, set up a standing wave frequency or cosmic signature-of-intent for a general loosening and unravelling of corroded establishment structures in our societies, but it is also a hot, tense, pressure-cooker alignment.

In this configuration we have Mars in reverse (retrograde) and the advice would be not to launch into anything major, in the form of a project, an important move or …. if you have to throw the gauntlet down to someone, to initiate proceedings or negotiations – it’s better to wait until Mars goes direct from May 20th to make the crucial first move.

THE SAFETY VALVE
But there is the most amazing invitation coming to us during this challenging Cardinal Grand Cross to tap into love and compassion. The chance to serve and be caring and forgiving will arise from the beginning of the second week onwards. This wonderful aspect from Venus will provide an energy release mechanism or a safety valve allowing tension and heat to find a way out of the Grand Cross pressure-cooker. Pay attention to where Venus will be in your chart when she moves on the 6th.

WITHIN THE CASTLE WALLS
Until the 20th, the focus will probably be more in and around a base of operations or within a locality, community or with family members. Property matters – buying/selling/home improvements may be a feature or it may be about a particular space inside or outside. In some respects your gaze will tend to be more inwards and you may be pondering more, or feeling things more deeply. Listen to your instincts!

Until the 8th, Mercury is in a very outgoing, chatty area of your Solar chart but it’s also to do with education, sourcing or sharing information, media etc. Increased interchanges through speaking and writing are more likely, and possibly more paper-work. Overall, it tends to be a great time for making connections, learning new stuff, fact finding in person or over the wires.

Until the 6th, Venus is in an area concerning money, property, possessions and other basic stuff. Overall, it means you can do okay in financial negotiations as your people skills will tend to improve. Teaming up with another regarding finances or buying/selling/renting/leasing is favoured and applying for funding or investments made under this transit can go your way as long as you are sensible and don’t take a wild risk. In general, Venus tends to ease things materially and can open the path between money or other goodies and you but, just make sure the traffic isn’t travelling more away from you than towards you – unless this is your choice. This is a good time for making improvements to what you own already or preserving stuff, and making the most of it. Overall, you may get a chance to use material resources to adorn a space inside or outside. Physically if things have been out of balance this Venus transit can help you find equilibrium again. If you use the Venus energy well, then others may value your company, your approach or your abilities and you may value theirs. Any conflict over possessions or property matters can be harmonized over this long Venus transit.

From the 8th, discussions could revolve around family, extended family, neighbours, or property matters. Correspondence and speculation may be about a physical space inside/outside, or points on the map. You may be mulling things over feeling more emotional or nostalgic. There may be communications with relations or parents for some of you and others may be considering a legacy or a tradition of some kind. Whatever is going on feelings tend to be nearer the surface and certain interchanges may stir things up or touch a nerve. Either way it tends to be a mentally busy or social time in and around a base of operations – wherever that is – or you may be on the move more. Around mid-month there could be an unexpected change affecting any of these areas.

THE GREAT WIDE OPEN
From the 6th, Venus will be in a very sociable sector of your solar chart. She can help you to be articulate in your expression and tends to deliver environments or daily encounters which are more appealing or entertaining, even exotic. Some of you could be in exchanges with others who appreciate your self-expression or there may be more interesting distractions or more access to the arts. Media is favoured as is anything artistic. You’ll want to keep things courteous you will be on the look-out for what is attractive and feeling more appreciative of the beauty and love there is available to you, you will be freer to express this to others. This transit could bring warm, supportive relations with siblings or soul brothers and sisters. You also can do better when buying/selling/promoting etc and if you want to settle a feud or negotiate for something, then you can be very persuasive.

From the 20th, there’s a brighter, less inward, vibration around. So that could manifest as more opportunities to be in environments with scope for play and enjoyment. You are more likely to feel the appreciation of others and do things which let you shine your light and feel more empowered. It could put you at the centre of attention – all eyes on you! More emphasis on children, youngsters or romantic partners is likely for some, and for others, there could be more socializing and maybe more involvement with entertainments, leisure or arts.

From the 23rdMercury is in a more innovative sector of your Solar chart and there’s likely to be increased communications either with or about young ones, lovers or pets. Whatever you are doing, there may be more laughs or distractions along the way. Now you enjoy playing with ideas and speculating, maybe a little wildly, on this or that or the other possibility. Your creative juices are flowing and you are more articulate which may help with beating the drum on something. Trickster energy is stronger and games or pranks may be on your mind, there could be a false alarm or you are the butt of someone else’s joke. Also, you could be more romantically expressive or creatively inspired at this time.

From the 6th, Venus will be in a very sociable sector of your solar chart. She can help you to be articulate in your expression and tends to deliver environments or daily encounters which are more appealing or entertaining, even exotic. Some of you could be in exchanges with others who appreciate your self-expression or there may be more interesting distractions or more access to the arts. Media is favoured as is anything artistic. You’ll want to keep things courteous you will be on the look-out for what is attractive and feeling more appreciative of the beauty and love there is available to you, you will be freer to express this to others. This transit could bring warm, supportive relations with siblings or soul brothers and sisters. You also can do better when buying/selling/promoting etc and if you want to settle a feud or negotiate for something, then you can be very persuasive.

Until the end of the year, Saturn is in a more helpful angle to your Sun sign. This means you can be more successful if you put a steady flow of energy into networking, group connections, friendships, a hierarchy or a social circle. Finding your place in the pecking order might be slow but if you accept that you can only integrate gradually, you can rise up the levels as you gradually establish yourself in the eyes of others.

The life-changing force of Pluto is in your sign for many years. Choices should be deeply weighed within you. You’ll have an array of options presenting themselves and letting go of an old paradigm may be a necessity. You will be striving to project a more authentic version of yourself into the world. You will tend to feel more sensitive about everything and touchy about what you see as interference from others and there will be an urge to have more control over your environment.

A NEW DIRECTION OR THE MASTER PLAN
Until July, both Mars and Jupiter are transiting key areas of your Solar chart.

Mars is transiting the top of your chart. This Mars position indicates is a period for putting physical effort into achieving certain goals and ambitions. These may be career orientated or ‘via’ points on the way to where you hope to end up. Overall, this transit of Mars could inspire you to work on image or reputation and reach standards which are demanded by those in authority, and, if you are decisive and energetic, Mars will help you get to where you want to go as long as his tendency to be controversial is handled. You may get frustrated with the powers that be as you feel they are slow, aggressive, inefficient or downright unco-operative. If you manage to keep your cool and not be too hasty, you will make progress with the master-plan, but also with lesser goals and ambitions too.

A NEW RAPPORT
Jupiter will be opening the way to growth through close personal or professional alliances. Because of key close associations your horizons will broaden. Others will be interested in your take on things but, equally you will probably be intrigued by theirs. Partners, colleagues, clients, friends could get you thinking more expansively and probably you will learn a lot through them.

The current position of Saturn and Neptune will help boost your creative self-expression and help you experience a deeper understanding of which community or friendships you enjoy the most or are the most useful in your life. A new relationship may open your heart and mind to bigger horizons.

GEMINI

The New Moon in Aries on March 30th lined up with Uranus/Pluto/Jupiter and will be active during April. You may breaking out of whatever has been holding you back. Take the initiative to mix with new people in this progressive phase.

The Solar eclipse on the 29th is a day to change your habits in some way, to go in for more nurturing, sensitive activity. Use your imagination, get lost in something or meditate. This is a service house so it is the moment to get personal desires out of the way and be there for others. The intention will be set for the next 6 months.

THE GRAND CROSS
These energies finally collide from mid-month onwards and will, once again, set up a standing wave frequency or cosmic signature-of-intent for a general loosening and unravelling of corroded establishment structures in our societies, but it is also a hot, tense, pressure-cooker alignment.
In this configuration we have Mars in reverse (retrograde) and the advice would be not to launch into anything major, in the form of a project, an important move or if you have to throw the gauntlet down to someone, to initiate proceedings or negotiations – it’s better to wait until Mars goes direct from May 20th to make the crucial first move.

THE SAFETY VALVE
BUT there is the most amazing invitation coming to us during this challenging Cardinal Grand Cross to tap into love and compassion. The chance to serve and be caring and forgiving will arise from the beginning of the second week onwards. This wonderful aspect from Venus will provide an energy release mechanism or a safety valve allowing tension and heat to find a way out of the Grand Cross pressure-cooker.

TIME TO GET MOVING

Until the 20th, the Solar energy makes it a proactive phase when friendships, contacts new and old, or more involvement within a community or a group of kindred spirits could be a key feature. A future-orientated phase when you may be working quite hard to achieving an aim which has been on the backburner for a long time or on behalf of friends or a group. Networking or technology is also well highlighted.

Until the 8th, discussions, correspondence and ideas may revolve around short-term plans or longer term considerations like where you are going from here in life. Career, a new enterprise, or communicating more with those who can facilitate your aims. Be alert to feedback and notice how goals and schemes are being validated or rejected by the by the way things are unfolding across a wider stage. You will be putting mental effort into coming across in the best way you can to those in authority or those you are responsible to so as to get the result you desire. Vehicles, transport or communications equipment may also be on your mind.

Until the 6th a key relationship could revolve around travel, someone at a distance, or you bond with someone from an academic or advice-giving environment. You are more likely to connect with knowledge or expertise which balances your perspective and helps you get the bigger picture. You yourself may be valued or admired for your knowledge, know-how or guidance and this may be a good time for putting the word out on to a bigger stage. Publications or education could be emphasized or benefit you materially. You and someone may be sharing a big learning curve together.

TIME TO GET MOVING
From the 8th, is a period in which to discuss, consider, and generally chew the fat in the company of others. Others could find you articulate and your ideas interesting as you feel freer to experiment and explore different concepts or avenues of expression. Equally others could surprise or delight you with their fresh and unusual take on things. Anything which serves the common good will be on your mind and there may be a sudden illumination which catapults you onto a new train of thought.

From the 6th, Venus can create more favourable circumstances in business or career matters or with general goals and ambitions. Authority figures, bosses, parental figures will be positively emphasized as they will tend to see you in a good light and there could be an ally – possibly a female – or just someone you feel close to no matter whether they are socially above you or not, who is invaluable to your success or who facilitates your goals. You yourself could be the one who takes a firm but friendly stand or enables another to achieve their aims and ambitions. This transit may involve you in more artistic activities help you co-ordinate with another to achieve the master plan. You could team up with someone for your mutual advantage.

FEED YOUR SOUL

But from the 20th, the Sun’s energies could manifest as more of a pull towards things going on behind the scenes or in your private life – perhaps to do with the past or it’s something on the drawing board that you are working on. You’ll probably have to be more aware of others’ needs at times and you may not fully realize how much you are dealing with as the Sun is in a karmic house during this phase. Imagination could be working overtime, so don’t let unfounded worries get the better of you. Happily, intuitive insights can show the way and you should trust your gut feelings.

From the 23rd, Mercury is working from deeper levels and your mind tends to become introspective and more open to emotional or subtle energies. You may be a little preoccupied, and you could find yourself zoning out or just feeling mentally at 6’s and 7’s as things may be uncertain. At this time, you can do your best thinking in a restful, nurturing environment or in a private bubble with others. Also a good time for healing, spiritual or imaginative activities, so, listen to your inner guidance, hold the vision of how you want it to be, and move beyond what is now getting in the way of your happiness and wellbeing. Time to lose yourself in activities which feed your soul.

A STITCH IN TIME
Saturn is transiting a service-orientated area of your Solar chart until the end of the year. But it’s also the stitch-in-time-saves nine part too. Keeping ahead of the game with the practical side of chores and health would be smart. Generally it means harder work and more assistance to others on a regular basis or keeping things ticking over with general maintenance and repairs. Also it could be a time for plugging away at learning practical skills, and generally applying yourself in useful ways. Service providers, co-workers or even certain equipment or techniques may present obstacles or cramp your style at times. These challenges make you savvy and push you into wiser choices in the future.

Until July, Mars is in a more spontaneous, and for some, romantic area, giving you the trigger to be more in the mood to take a chance on love or to speculate in other ways, but don’t risk what you can’t afford to lose. Mars tends to be hasty, so it’s best to sleep on something before making major decisions. There could be occasions when you feel at the centre of attention or more physically in demand. Your creative energy, or competitiveness should come to the fore. Whatever is going on, you could feel more in your power, more in touch with your child within but equally, you could be busy because of children or younger ones in your life. Overall this is the time to get active with projects you enjoy and which are rewarding and empowering. Great for the entrepreneurs and ‘creatives’ among you. Geminians will feel this energy the most this month.

A FERTILE SOIL TO EXPERIENCE AND GROW
Take advantage of Jupiter in your area of piggy-bank, property and possessions until July to splash out on whatever might help you expand mentally or physically into fresh territories. Such decisions could teach you a great deal and even turn out to be lucrative or worthwhile in other ways down the line.

On another level, Jupiter here will help you decide what is of highest priority to you at this stage in your life‘s journey. He will help you to think positively about basic resources (money or property) and he will help you realize your own worth through opportunities for you to show others what practical abilities you have. Others are more likely to show appreciation of your property, possessions, talents or experience.

During the long transit of Neptune through your career area you may end up being the ‘prop’ that others lean upon or you may sacrifice your own style or your own preferred plan to serve and facilitate another, and as long as you have separated the needy from the greedy, all will be well if you respect and honour your own goals in life and integrate the practice of higher service as often as you are able.

Saturn, Neptune and Jupiter in water signs means you could be co-operating with others to make a dream into reality and a certain talent or resource could open the door to more abundance. Geminians may not be seeing something clearly enough to take confident action though. It may be a time to listen carefully to guidance, let go of ego and do what feeds your sense of personal integrity.

LEO

On March 30th, the New Moon lined up with Uranus/Pluto/Jupiter, so, over April, you may breaking out of whatever has been holding you back. This is a great time for expansion and explorations which teach you new things. You will have the opportunity to source information, consult with those who have the knowledge you seek so you can join up the dots and get the bigger picture. It’s a great time for travel, launching into a project and perhaps looking into the legal side of things.

The Solar eclipse on the 29th will be significant for you children of the winged lion and those with early Leo rising but it will affect the whole sign. This is an optimum day to take responsibilities or your status more seriously. To be aware of certain traditions or standards and to move forwards with authority and integrity. Consulting with someone in authority would also be helpful. One small step in that direction on that day will set up a statement of intent which will unfold over the coming 6 months.

THE GRAND CROSS
These energies finally collide from mid-month onwards and will, once again, set up a standing wave frequency or cosmic signature-of-intent for a general loosening and unravelling of corroded establishment structures in our societies, but it is also a hot, tense, pressure-cooker alignment.
In this configuration we have Mars in reverse (retrograde) and the advice would be not to launch into anything major, in the form of a project, an important move or if you have to throw the gauntlet down to someone, to initiate proceedings or negotiations – it’s better to wait until Mars goes direct from May 20th to make the crucial first move.

THE SAFETY VALVE

But there is the most amazing invitation coming to us during this challenging Cardinal Grand Cross to tap into love and compassion. The chance to serve and be caring and forgiving will arise from the beginning of the second week onwards. This wonderful aspect from Venus will provide an energy release mechanism or a safety valve allowing tension and heat to find a way out of the Grand Cross pressure-cooker. Pay attention to where Venus will be in your chart when she moves on the 6th.

Until the 20th, the Sun is in a more outgoing, expansive area which tends to raise the spirits as you see fresh possibilities outside of the routine box. Some of you may have itchy feet, and with the vibrations increasing opportunities to escape the daily grind this is a good time to get out and about more and try new things. Travel or educational pursuits could be emphasized and you should keep your eye on the distant horizon.

PLOTTING AND PLANNING
Until the 8th, communications tend to become more strategic, involved, or confidential. Your thinking could focus on the financial angle or revolve around a space, a venue, possessions or property belonging to or shared with another. There may be more discussion related to an agreement, contract or moral obligation, and your mind will be more introspective as you ponder things.

A RAPPORT
Until the 6th, Venus is strong in her favourite place and affairs of the heart are favoured. You and someone could be feeling a closer rapprochement, no matter whether it’s a personal or professional association. A special someone could come into your life but all relationships, personal, or professional tend to flow more easily. Whatever kind of a relationship it is, friends, family or romantic, you should value their presence, financial contribution or loving attention more. Working one to one or in a team could bring useful resources, financial or otherwise your way – both horses pulling in the same direction.

From the 8th, your mind may be more focused on those from a distance, travel, or another unfamiliar environment. You’ll tend to be thinking bigger and more aware of fresh potential, or a distant horizon. This could be a good time to refresh your mental palette and think in bright new colours. A plan may be forming in your mind. There may be a breath of wind from further afield or exchanges with a guide, those with specialist knowledge or just someone with a refreshing slant on things. Mercury enjoys this communicative sector which also emphasizes higher learning, publications and the legal side of things. Another way this transit might work is you take the opportunity to beat the drum about something, get the word out, be the guide or the guided, the informer or the informed. Around mid-month, a ‘turn of events’ can be inspirational and catapult you into a new understanding which is truly liberating.

DEEPER CONNECTION
From the 6th, Venus is in a place of emotional depth and you can really move others with Venus here or another can touch your feelings deeply – great for the romantics and artists among you. In general, it can mean things may become more intimate or ’involved’.

Venus here could also manifest as a relationship helping you out materially or supporting you emotionally in major or minor ways. So, a good time to acquire and use resources to benefit your joint material interests with others. Negotiations could go in your favour and there could be deeper, more rewarding bonds with another. Some of you may feel like shifting into more commitment in a material or emotional sense – depending on your natal chart and on your own ability to create what you want. Also, a relationship could revolve around a shared space, possessions or property but things can be ironed out to mutual advantage.

IMAGE AND REPUTATION
From the 20th, you will probably be taking certain targets or overall direction more seriously or you have to become more aware of the rules imposed by authority figures, bureaucracy and anyone you wish to impress favourably. The overall idea is to project a good image and be consistent and responsible as you go forwards. Reputation or how you are packaging something may be emphasized.

From the 23rd, discussions, correspondence and ideas may revolve around this area and you will be putting mental effort into expressing yourself in the best way you can so as to get the result you desire.

Vehicles, transport or communications equipment may also be on your mind.

Saturn is in a long cycle of challenging you to take responsibility for the dust swept under the rug from the past. Therapeutic work triggers inner change and, externally, a more body-centred approach through healthy practices should help you build better emotional/physical foundations.
Outwardly, you will have to work harder at family relationships and getting along with others in a community or neighbourhood – any of which may be lacking in some way. Anything you have just been tolerating regarding your domestic setup, place on the map or with family or extended family members will now need your attention especially as loose ends from the past may emerge in the present.

ENGAGE BRAIN BEFORE SPEAKING
Until July, Mars is in a transit of your Solar communications sector accelerating mental processes and firing up the way you express yourself. Educational pursuits, speaking, writing or socializing can be pretty demanding or even competitive at times and you express ideas and opinions with greater force and dynamism which may take others aback at times. Comings and goings may increase or you find yourself more in the stream of information exchange and this would be a good time to float a new concept or body of work. However, there may be tensions and you can feel overloaded with too much information coming at you or demanded from you. Sometimes, it could feel that certain others are too impatient or over-assertive but, your own reactions may be too defensive.

It’s better to be measured and decisive in what you say, keeping lines of communication open rather than wasting energy wondering about someone’s deeper motives. In general, there may be more correspondence or other types of paperwork than usual and flying hither and thither for business or personal reasons. Overall, you should start to feel more confident about making decisions or defining certain objectives more clearly. You can be proactive and successful with media, promotions, negotiations or simply speaking up for yourself in a more assertive way.

ALL THINGS ARE CONNECTED

Until next July, because of the position of Jupiter, letting go and forgiving and in general tying up loose ends from the past will help you grow and, as all things are connected, add to the pool of goodwill for us all no matter how insignificant or difficult it may feel at the time. This is also a good time for developing or finishing off things behind the scenes, doing imaginative or inner work, particularly in collaborations or projects which teach you new things and which are nurturing or healing for you or others.

But this is also the area where you can be your own worst enemy, shooting yourself in the foot because you cannot change old habits, emotional patterns or beliefs. In general, this is your opportunity to heal old wounds and touch base with your spirituality. The current positions of Saturn, Neptune and Jupiter means matters related to family, community or place on the map, or possibly something unfinished from the past, promotes a new level of understanding and you handle things in a more sensitive or insightful manner as the abstract ideal gradually finds a new outer form. You could benefit by pursuing more spiritual, nurturing or imaginative activities behind the scenes.

LIBRA

On March 30th, the New Moon in Aries lined up with Uranus/Pluto/Jupiter. Over April, you may be busting out of whatever has been holding you back in a partnership or other close relationship.

The Solar eclipse on the 29th is the day to take a positive step towards improving the material/financial situation. Or there may be a new chapter in a relationship and this is the time to initiate a strategy to support that alliance. This ‘statement of intent’ taken on that day will underpin a blossoming over the following 6 months.

THE GRAND CROSS

These energies finally collide from mid-month onwards and will, once again, set up a standing wave frequency or cosmic signature-of-intent for a general loosening and unravelling of corroded establishment structures in our societies, but it is also a hot, tense, pressure-cooker alignment.
In this configuration we have Mars in reverse (retrograde) and the advice would be not to launch into anything major, in the form of a project, an important move or …. if you have to throw the gauntlet down to someone, to initiate proceedings or negotiations – it’s better to wait until Mars goes direct from May 20th to make the crucial first move.

THE SAFETY VALVE
BUT there is the most amazing invitation coming to us during this challenging Cardinal Grand Cross to tap into love and compassion. The chance to serve and be caring and forgiving will arise from the beginning of the second week onwards. This wonderful aspect from Venus will provide an energy release mechanism or a safety valve allowing tension and heat to find a way out of the Grand Cross pressure-cooker. Pay attention to where Venus will be in your chart when she moves on the 6th.

PULLING TOGETHER
Until the 20th you’ll benefit more from the support or contribution of another in close relationship. It’s not a time to be going it alone, so central to this period, will be how to get the best out of partnerships and other close associations. You and someone could be bonding, negotiating or forming an alliance. But however it is for you, there is a stronger feeling of mutual interaction – or attraction!

Until the 8th, Mercury is focusing your mind upon daily schedules, the to-do list, and discussions, ideas or paperwork have a more practical flavour. Thoughts could revolve around daily duties, repairs, maintenance, or health – yours or another’s. Thinking about the mechanical details of daily life will definitely be a keynote. Like “How does this thing work? Or “How are we going to manage to sort this out?” Also you could be learning useful new skills or applying those you already have either out of choice or necessity.

Until the 6th, the Venus position can mean you express yourself in more spontaneous or creative ways which could be good for business and personal life as your spirited efforts make a good impression on others. There may be happier connections with children, young people, pets or partners, and for some, a romantic relationship. Or maybe you are just exchanging admiring glances with another. In general, this energy links you more to anything you personally find empowering or satisfying. And, most importantly, puts you in touch with your own inner child. Social get-togethers may revolve around leisure, performance or sport.

From the 8th, communications – personal or professional, in close interactions and collaborations are highlighted and you’ll probably be bouncing ideas around with someone. You may be intrigued or less than impressed at someone’s slant on things but even if you disagree, at least it helps you clarify your own thinking. You may be in relationship with someone whose guidance or information is valuable or you yourself may be more looked upon as the information-giver, go-between, or guide at this time.

Around mid-month there could be a change in the dynamic of a close relationship so expect the unexpected!

From the 6th, Venus is in a more practical mood, favourably highlighting teamwork regarding health matters, running repairs or the job. Others will probably be in a co-operative frame of mind assisting with your requirements. You are more likely to have reasonable interaction with health-providers, co-workers and anyone providing assistance and so if there has been an ongoing problem chances are you will find someone to help with recovery or repair and, even if the problem is not resolved, the interaction will tend to be pleasant. There is likely to be a female or somebody you take to who is there with practical help or advice when needed. This Venus transit could be good news for you health-wise as long as you avoid overindulgence either through head-in-the-sand habits or being willful or extreme. Socializing or a romantic liaison could happen with someone connected to employment or a service-orientated environment.

DEEPER QUESTIONS
From the 20th, is a gear-shifting phase, but you‘ll probably be feeling your way forwards as you intuitively sound things out. You may be more conscious of someone’s feelings or what another’s side is in a financial, legal or moral sense. You could be musing over some deeper questions, but answers will come more through intuition than the intellect. Transition will occur when, through mutual action with, or challenge from another, your value structure (and instinct) tells you what is the right thing to do.

From the 23rd, communications tend to become more strategic, involved, or confidential. Your thinking could spring from deeper feelings and be more heart-based. You may be mulling over finances a space, a venue, possessions or property belonging to or shared with another. There may be more discussions related to an agreement or contract and you have to liaise with another before the deal is sealed.

THE MALEVOLENCE OF THE INANIMATE OBJECT
Saturn moved out of your sign on the 6th October 2012 marking the beginning of a cycle of meeting challenges related to the material/physical side of life. Disciplined effort will be needed to manage the piggy bank and to improve quality of life whether that’s cash or vegetables. Gradually this side of things takes the shape you desire, but routine perseverance is the key as there will tend to be obstacles, be kind to yourself, encourage yourself and don’t take your eye off the ball. Make what you have work for you better. Except for Librans born at the end of the sign, this transit ends on Christmas Eve 2014 – nice present?

READY TO ROLL
Until July, Mars is in your sign. This will accelerate things around you. Mars here, means the need for you to be decisive and active is increasing. It also brings more hustle and bustle around you. More stamina may be needed but vitality tends to improve and, whether you like it or not, the goals and objectives are more obvious. Definitely the time to get the ball rolling on things – or just keep up! As Mars is about initiating things, whether you choose it or not, this is a time to be more dynamic and physically active and get on with what needs doing either out of choice or necessity. Some of you will get plunged into situations which demand assertiveness, leadership or just get you working harder.

Even though Mars tends to boost vitality, be aware that Mars can run you ragged and use up your time or sap your energy, so take the trouble to engineer enough down time for yourself. The advice is to be smart and customize things to suit you better and pace yourself so you will have the reserves you need to tackle life, balancing your efforts with enough R&R. Overall, this is your opportunity to get with whatever program you need to improve things for yourself personally. Mars does not like hanging around and so you should not procrastinate once you have thought something through, but impatience and overstretching your energies are Mars’ weaker side so just watch your step as you go forward and you can be successful.

NEW DIRECTIONS

Until next July , Jupiter will be in your area of career and overall life direction, meaning more doors swinging open, but not all will be leading to the highest good and you could be puzzling over which is the best way to go. It’s more likely you could gain more recognition and be learning new things professionally. By the end of the transit you should feel more established in your field or the die is cast regarding your general direction and that will be the time when you can identify more with what you do for a living.

Libra, you may be working harder at materializing something which is of value to you. You may feel pressured to prioritize in order to bring something important to fruition. During this period the positions of Saturn/Neptune/Jupiter mean you are being more realistic about where you go from here in life.

PISCES

On March 30th, the New Moon lined up with Uranus/Pluto/Jupiter. During April, you may feel the need to bust out of whatever has been holding you back. Move ahead with plans to improve your material/financial set-up.

The Solar Eclipse on the 29th is in a good angle to your sun sign and signals this is the day to take the initiative regarding communications, education or creative self-expression. So write the letter or make the call. The ‘intention’ will be set for the following 6 months.

THE GRAND CROSS

These energies finally collide from mid-month onwards and will, once again, set up a standing wave frequency or cosmic signature-of-intent for a general loosening and unravelling of corroded establishment structures in our societies, but it is also a hot, tense, pressure-cooker alignment.

In this configuration we have Mars in reverse (retrograde) and the advice would be not to launch into anything major, in the form of a project, an important move or …. if you have to throw the gauntlet down to someone, to initiate proceedings or negotiations – it’s better to wait until Mars goes direct from May 20th to make the crucial first move.

THE SAFETY VALVE
But there is the most amazing invitation coming to us during this challenging Cardinal Grand Cross to tap into love and compassion. The chance to serve and be caring and forgiving will arise from the beginning of the second week onwards. This wonderful aspect from Venus will provide an energy release mechanism or a safety valve allowing tension and heat to find a way out of the Grand Cross pressure-cooker. Pay attention to where Venus will be in your chart when she moves on the 6th.

PRACTICAL THINKING

Until the 20th finances, goods, property or anything which affects your material security or physical wellbeing is likely to have your attention. So key themes are centred around ‘stuff’ – yours (or theirs), and perhaps protecting it, moving it, ditching it or acquiring more. Also seeing how to improve things on a practical, physical, material level which may improve wellbeing – yours or another’s.

Until the 8th, Mercury is in your sign putting you more in the stream of information exchange and mixing with others. There may be more paperwork or other things to get your head around and mental processes may be accelerated. Communications equipment, vehicles, travel or transport might also be on your mind. A time to put those people skills to work as you outline intentions or ideas more clearly and accurately to others. At times there may be so much coming at you that you feel a bit scattered so engineer quiet spaces for yourself whenever you can.

From the 8th, conversations tend to have a more practical slant. The piggy-bank, property or possessions may be on your mind. Conversations may revolve around material security or physical needs and you may be looking into how to improve things and get it all working in a way which satisfies requirements, and also strive to gather information about whatever would be best for yourself or others on basic levels. Ideas may revolve around various resources or practical ways of achieving this or that result. Buying/selling, renting/leasing may also be on your mind at this time. And stuff! So this would be a good moment to have a think about what is of most value to you or figure out how to capitalize on any asset or recognize and use your natural gifts more. Around mid-month a surprise may get you thinking along new lines.

TOUCHING BASE
Until the 6th, Venus is transiting a more background area or your Solar chart and you may be more inclined to immerse yourself in whatever feeds your soul. You’ll tend to keep your feelings to yourself and may be pondering a love relationship as things may seem a bit uncertain. Or you could be mulling over the past and finding emotions getting in the way of the present. Others can be oblivious to what’s going on for you so take a step back, touch base and, with Venus’s knack of finding the balance, you can gently iron out any inner turbulence.

CONNECTING WITH HEART
From the 6th until the end of the month, planet of love, material success and physical balance, Venus, is in your sign you will tend to feel more sociable and in the mood to meet the world with a smile. Your relationships get a boost with more opportunities to mix and mingle successfully or hook up with those important to you. With Venus here you will tend to come across as more welcoming and attractive – good news for business as well as your personal life. On the other hand, you could be feeling somewhat self-indulgent and inclined to treat yourself to activities, or purchases which boost morale or are a valuable asset. It’s not all easy-peasy with Venus, which also rules money and other material resources like possessions and property, and you’ll need to work to balance things, so just make sure that the flow of abundance is not flowing more from you than to you – unless that is your choice. Overall this is a good time to put yourself out there and work the energy to your advantage in whichever manner is most appropriate.

From the 20th, the Sun is in a sociable, busy area and you could be meeting and greeting more or connecting over the wires, corresponding, sharing what you know, sourcing information and probably running around more. It’s a time when you have more on your mind and maybe more to get your head around. Education or travel are also highlighted and there may be plans, schedules or itineraries to consider.

From the 23rd, Mercury is in a very outgoing, chatty area of your Solar chart but it’s also to do with education, gathering or sharing information, media etc. Increased interchanges through speaking and writing are more likely, and possibly more paper-work. Overall, it tends to be a great time for making connections, learning and sharing new stuff, in person or over the wires. An unexpected piece of knowledge or sudden idea may come to you around mid-month which is the crucial piece of the jigsaw.

Until late year, Saturn is in a supportive aspect with your sign. There may be some deep insights about your beliefs which have taught you a great deal already during this transit which began late 2012. You will be seeing the reality of who or what you idealized. Taking more seriously wider communications, literature, higher education, legal matters or long distance connections. Developing a new understanding will be gradual like chipping a shape out of stone. So be steady and patient. You may become more respected for your knowledge or style of communicating, but also appreciate and even wish to emulate others for this.

Until July, Mars is in the sector of your solar chart which clears the decks for new beginnings. This Mars position means a changing of gear but in the process you have to let go of a previous standpoint, plan or habitual way of doing something. You could be feeling some inner turmoil at times and you may have to bite your tongue or be more dynamic when it comes to a key relationship. Debts due or owed (moral or otherwise) may need a more decisive approach or maybe someone is being more assertive – even coercive – towards you. You’ll probably have to feel your way rather than ´think´ your way, and even though you are sensitive to another’s feelings or set of values, you want to stick up for yourself , and be true to your own values and inner nature. However, you’ll tend not to want to put all your cards on the table with most people.

Until July, Jupiter, planet of potential abundance and expansion will be positively influencing your Sun sign. This is a time when you when you may be appreciated more for your creative abilities, and it will encourage a more spontaneous, even self-indulgent, energy. There may be admiring glances coming your way and you may be in the mood to take a risk or a gamble. You may grow through access to activities where you can feel empowered and shine in your own unique way.

Neptune is in your sign for many years. So during this long transit of Neptune through its home sign you may end up being the ‘prop’ that others lean upon or you may sacrifice your own style or your preferred plan to serve and facilitate another, and as long as you have separated the needy from the greedy, all will be well if you integrate your own wishes too.

Saturn, Neptune and Jupiter are positioned to pulse a strong wave of energy positively underpinning your efforts to make ideals a reality. Going through ‘the proper channels’ or acquiring more knowledge or wider life experience can be convoluted so be careful to hold to the vision and it will gradually materialize. Be creative and joyful with your expansion.

SAGITTARIUS

On 30th March the New Moon lined up with Uranus/Pluto/Jupiter. During April, events may help you bust out of whatever has been holding you back. Time to explore and experience unfamiliar territories and get a broader perspective.

The Solar eclipse on the 29th indicates changes and improvements in health or working conditions over the coming 6 months, but the idea is to take a positive step in the right direction regarding either of these areas on the 29th to set the intent for the following 6 months.

THE GRAND CROSS
These energies finally collide from mid-month onwards and will, once again, set up a standing wave frequency or cosmic signature-of-intent for a general loosening and unravelling of corroded establishment structures in our societies, but it is also a hot, tense, pressure-cooker alignment.
In this configuration we have Mars in reverse (retrograde) and the advice would be not to launch into anything major, in the form of a project, an important move or …. if you have to throw the gauntlet down to someone, to initiate proceedings or negotiations – it’s better to wait until Mars goes direct from May 20th to make the crucial first move.

THE SAFETY VALVE

But there is the most amazing invitation coming to us during this challenging Cardinal Grand Cross to tap into love and compassion. The chance to serve and be caring and forgiving will arise from the beginning of the second week onwards. This wonderful aspect from Venus will provide an energy release mechanism or a safety valve allowing tension and heat to find a way out of the Grand Cross pressure-cooker. Pay attention to where Venus will be in your chart when she moves on the 6th.

SHINE THE LIGHT
Until the 20th, there’s a brighter, less inward, vibration around. So that could manifest as more opportunities to be in environments with scope for play and enjoyment. Or to associate with those out to have a good time. More emphasis is given to children, youngsters or romantic partners for some, and for others, there could be more socializing and maybe more contact with arts/entertainments or the leisure industry. You are more likely to feel the light of appreciation from others or be participating in activities you find fun or personally empowering.

In the first week, Venus will be in a very social sector of your solar chart. She can bring ‘grace, fluency and flow’ to your thinking and speaking and tends to deliver environments or daily encounters which are more appealing or entertaining, even exotic. Some of you could be in exchanges with others which encourage creative self-expression or there may be more interesting distractions or more access to the arts. Media is favoured as is anything artistic. You’ll want to keep things at least courteous and at most, show appreciation of the beauty and love there is available to you, and you will feel freer to express this to others. This transit could bring warm, supportive relations with siblings or soul brothers and sisters. You also can do better when buying/selling/promoting etc and if you want to settle a feud or negotiate for something, then you can be very persuasive.

HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS
Until the 8th, discussions could revolve around family matters, extended family, neighbours, or property. Correspondence and speculation may be about a physical space inside/outside, or points on the map. You may be mulling things over, thinking about the past or parenthood. There may be more contact with relatives for some of you and others may be considering a legacy or a tradition of some kind. Whatever is going on, feelings tend to be nearer the surface and certain interchanges may stir things up or touch a nerve. Either way it tends to be a mentally busy or social time in and around the HQ or not too far away and you may be on the move more.

INNOVATIVE THINKING OR WILD SPECULATION?
From the 8th, Mercury is in a more innovative sector of your Solar chart and there is likely to be increased communications either with or about young ones, lovers or pets. Whatever you are doing, there may be more laughs or distractions along the way. Now you enjoy playing with ideas and speculating, maybe a little wildly, on this or that or the other possibility. Your creative juices are flowing and you are more articulate which may help with beating the drum on something. Trickster energy is stronger and games or pranks may be on your mind, there could be a false alarm or you are the butt of someone else’s joke. Also, you could be more romantically expressive or creatively inspired at this time. Around mid-month there could be a sudden light bulb moment which catapults you into the stratosphere!

DOWN TO THE GROUND
From the 6th, Venus beams a friendly, sociable light into the root of your chart. This can manifest in various ways. Overall, it encourages a more harmonious time at home and you welcome others into your space or are more the visitor to theirs. Or, it could be a venue where you all meet up. It could be a good time to appreciate family connections and value the bonds you share either with them or your tribe. Maybe you just like where you are located. You could be getting more access to the beauties of nature, decorating a space or digging a garden. Perhaps feeling a little nostalgic, but this transit can help heal old wounds from the past, balance family relationships and bring more equilibrium to your emotions. Inwardly you should feel more balanced and aligned. And there could be a new arrival!

From the 20th, it’s time to make yourself useful. You may be dealing with more chores or niggly details, or, this may be the moment to get to grips with health issues (yours or another’s) or a better diet and exercise regime. You may also be putting more effort into applying practical skills. So, dealing with the ‘to do’ list and getting the schedules organized better seems advisable.

From the 23rd, Mercury is focusing your mind upon the practical side of life. The daily duties, discussions, ideas or paperwork may be on your mind. Thoughts could revolve around, repairs, maintenance, or health – yours or another’s. Thinking about the mechanics of daily life will definitely be a keynote. Also you could be learning useful new skills or blowing the dust off those you already have either out of choice or necessity. Practical advice will be of service.

SOWING SEEDS FOR THE FUTURE
In some ways, the current position of Saturn is a time of preparation for when it enters your sign at the end of 2014. You may doing more inner work or pottering away behind the scenes on something. You may be called upon to support or provide a service to others, who in some cases, will not grasp just how much you are doing on their behalf. This is the time to tie up the loose ends from the past, face up to behaviours which are counterproductive and move on.

Until July, Mars is in a very sociable and progressive area of your Solar chart. Very technology orientated so things like the internet and the paraphernalia that goes with it could be emphasized. You will tend to be the initiator with projects or part a group with interests or aims in common. Mars can be a bit pushy, so, on the flip side, there may be tensions between you and a friend or associate. Due to certain others, life becomes more demanding or annoying and you may have to be on the ball, competitive and decisive. Just avoid being hasty and don’t allow others to tire you out or push you into something you don’t want. This is a more future-orientated phase when things which have been shelved, sometimes for a long time, can start to move forwards again. So, in general, a phase to get the ball rolling – expecting the unexpected, unusual or inspirational along the way.

MORE TO PLAY WITH
Until next July, Jupiter will be putting a beneficial emphasis onto your joint financial area. Materially, your life could grow and expand through the contribution of key associations or a partnership. So this can mean more money, possessions or improved physical conditions made available to you, or that you find it easier to access them through a key relationship. It may be a different financial strategy or set-up becomes a useful resource and it may be some kind of moral debt settled or financial debt is repaid.

During this long transit of Neptune through your home area you may end up being the ‘prop’ that others lean upon or you may sacrifice your own style or your preferred plan to serve and facilitate another, and as long as you have separated the needy from the greedy, regarding family, neighbours or tribal members, all will be well if you integrate your own wishes too.

The new vibration emanating from the position of Saturn/Neptune/Jupiter helps you to take stock, tie up loose ends from the past as you gradually complete and heal from the previous long cycle. In less than 2 years, you will be building a new foundation from the roots up. You could benefit from someone sharing resources with you.

SCORPIO

On March 30th, the New Moon lined up with Uranus/Pluto/Jupiter. During April, you may be busting out of whatever has been holding you back in a partnership or other close relationship.

Set wheels in motion to improve efficiency with work methods and regarding health practices – yours or another’s.

The Solar eclipse in your opposite sign Taurus on the 29th ushers in a new chapter in close relationships. On that day take a step in the direction of compromise, collaboration, and, if you have been holding back, put your cards on the table. Once the intention is set on that day, results will unfold over the following 6 months.

THE GRAND CROSS
These energies finally collide from mid-month onwards and will, once again, set up a standing wave frequency or cosmic signature-of-intent for a general loosening and unravelling of corroded establishment structures in our societies, but it is also a hot, tense, pressure-cooker alignment.

In this configuration we have Mars in reverse (retrograde) and the advice would be not to launch into anything major, in the form of a project, an important move or …. if you have to throw the gauntlet down to someone, to initiate proceedings or negotiations – it’s better to wait until Mars goes direct from May 20th to make the crucial first move.

THE SAFETY VALVE

BUT there is the most amazing invitation coming to us during this challenging Cardinal Grand Cross to tap into love and compassion. The chance to serve and be caring and forgiving will arise from the beginning of the second week onwards. This wonderful aspect from Venus will provide an energy release mechanism or a safety valve allowing tension and heat to find a way out of the Grand Cross pressure-cooker. Pay attention to where Venus will be in your chart when she moves on the 6th.

CREATIVELY USEFUL

Until the 20th , it’s time to make yourself useful. You may be dealing with more chores or niggly details, or, this may be the moment to get to grips with health issues (yours or another’s) or a better diet and exercise regime. You may also be putting more effort into maintenance, repairs, or applying skills. So, dealing with the ‘to do’ list and getting things organized better seems advisable.

But, until the 8th, Mercury is in a more innovative area of your Solar chart and there’s likely to be increased communications with or about children, youngsters, partners or pets. Whatever you are doing, there may be more laughs or distractions along the way. Now you enjoy playing with ideas and speculating, maybe a little wildly, on this or that or the other possibility. Your creative juices are flowing and you are more articulate which may help with beating the drum on something. Trickster energy is stronger and games or pranks may be on your mind or there may be a false alarm.

From the 8th, Mercury is focusing your mind upon daily schedules, the to-do list, and discussions, ideas or paperwork have a more practical slant. Thoughts could revolve around daily duties, repairs, maintenance, or health – yours or another’s. Thinking about the mechanical details of daily life will definitely be a keynote. Also you could be learning useful new skills or applying those you already have either out of choice or necessity. Around mid-month there could be a change which makes you aware of what’s missing or what is unnecessary.

SUPPORTIVE RELATIONSHIPS
Until the 6th Venus beams a friendly, sociable light into the root of your chart. This can manifest in various ways. Overall, it encourages a more harmonious time at home and you welcome others into your space or are more the visitor to others. Or, it could be a venue where you all meet up. It could be a good time to appreciate family or tribal connections, or maybe you like where you are located. You could be getting more access to the beauties of nature, decorating a space or digging a garden. Perhaps feeling a little nostalgic, and this transit can help heal old wounds from the past, balance family relationships and bring more equilibrium to your emotions. Inwardly you should feel more balanced and aligned spiritually.

From the 6th, the new Venus position can mean you express yourself in more spontaneous or creative ways. There may be happier connections with children, young people, pets or partners, and for some, a romantic relationship. In general, this energy links you more to anything you personally find empowering or satisfying. And, most importantly, puts you in touch with your own playful inner child. Social get-togethers may revolve around speculative interests, leisure, performance or art – or children.

A PROBLEM SHARED IS A PROBLEM HALVED

From the 20th, it’s not a time to be going it alone and you’ll benefit more from close liaisons. So central to this period, will be how to get the best out of partnerships and other close associations. You and someone could be bonding, negotiating or supporting each other. But, however it is for you, there is more of a feeling of mutual interaction – or attraction!

From the 23rd, communications tend to become more involved or confidential. Your thinking is more intuitive and could take you deep within. The mental focus could also be on the financial angle or revolve around a space, a venue, possessions or property belonging to or shared with another. There may be more discussion related to an agreement or contract shared with another.

In the current Saturn cycle ‘turns of events’ will gradually help you learn how to take your responsibilities and your life more seriously and concentrate your energies consistently onto specific targets which build new structures for the future. Through adversity, you will steadily build the new routines outside and inside which will form the armature of that better, more comfortable life.

SERVING THE COMMON GOOD

Until July, Mars is in a more inward and private area suggesting things could be busier behind the scenes or in a separate bubble with others. I see this area as a chrysalis or cocoon within which something is developing or growing. This is a dynamic energy and so you may be putting yourself out for something bigger than you are. But that’s alright for this is a karmic house which is about selflessness.

This Mars transit will encourage a more self-reflective mood where you will be mulling things over whilst in the midst of other activities. Mars here can dip the vitality and with Saturn in your sign you may be feeling somewhat downbeat and talk yourself out of something which could lead you to the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. But you need true grit to ride out the obstacles and get to it.

This Mars transit will also stimulate the unconscious and your imagination as well as your ability to manifest what you want and shape things from backstage. You may feel happier if you take more time out for yourself to nurture or heal and it’s advisable to work alone whenever you can. Emotions and some frustrations may be nearer the surface and knee jerk reactions are more likely so this is something you may catch yourself doing. Those who take this onboard may just avoid falling down those old emotional holes in the road.

Because your energies are turned inwards, you are more easily affected by outside influences and can get sucked into other people’s stuff, so just be more self-protective at this time. Pay attention to dreams, visions, omens and coincidences. Mars here will also underpin practices like yoga, meditation, clairvoyance or healing, or indeed anything which takes you out of yourself so you sustain the energy and enthusiasm you need to be of service where necessary.

A LEARNING CURVE

Until July, Jupiter will be working happily out of his own house in your solar chart – the ninth. During this more serious time in your life, this is very good news for you Scorpio. Your mental territory is due to broaden and experience will mature you. Growth can also come through travel, foreign connections, wider communications through the spoken or written word, another language or academia. Also education, so being seen as the teacher or student or the disseminator of information, the advisor, or guide is more likely. A great vibration for broadcasting on to a grander stage, but also for getting involved in publishing, politics, legal issues or communications media. This is an expansive area and the boundaries of your known world will stretch into new territories.

The position of Saturn/ Neptune/Jupiter could stimulate your imagination related to a speculative project or a romantic relationship. Saturn’s realism and limitations should prevent you from building impossible castles in the air in either area. And Jupiter will open your mind to new horizons and fresh adventures. All three together bring a wave of positive energy into your life which underpins an innovative, inspired and realistic approach.

TAURUS

We are in for some gale-force influences in April 2014 which could turn out to be a significant month in your diary.

The Cardinal Grand Cross is a configuration in our skies over April combining Mars/Jupiter/Uranus/Pluto with some Mercury thrown in. There will also be a Lunar eclipse in Libra and, at the beginning of the month the Sun will line up briefly with Jupiter/Uranus/Pluto.

There is a SOLAR ECLIPSE in your sign Taurus on the 29th. A significant day for you to take a positive step in the direction of better relations with others. You will probably be feeling more sensitive but this could make you more sympathetic and understanding towards others. Try to strike the balance between others and your deeper interests and concerns. Action taken on this day will set the ‘intention’ for the 6 months to follow.

THE GRAND CROSS
These energies finally collide from mid-month onwards and will, once again, set up a standing wave frequency or cosmic signature-of-intent for a general loosening and unravelling of corroded establishment structures in our societies, but it is also a hot, tense, pressure-cooker alignment.

In this configuration we have Mars in reverse (retrograde) and the advice would be not to launch into anything major, in the form of a project, an important move or …. if you have to throw the gauntlet down to someone, to initiate proceedings or negotiations – it’s better to wait until Mars goes direct from May 20th to make the crucial first move.

THE SAFETY VALVE
But there is the most amazing invitation coming to us during this challenging Cardinal Grand Cross to tap into love and compassion. The chance to serve and be caring and forgiving will arise from the beginning of the second week onwards. This wonderful aspect from Venus will provide an energy release mechanism or a safety valve allowing tension and heat to find a way out of the Grand Cross pressure-cooker. Pay attention to where Venus will be in your chart when she moves on the 6th.

SHIP IN A BOTTLE

Until the 20th, the Solar energies could manifest as a pull towards things going on behind the scenes or in your private life – perhaps to do with the past or perhaps it’s a work in progress. You’ll probably have to be more aware of another’s needs or requirements and they may not fully realize how much you are dealing with as the Sun is in a karmic house during this phase. But this is no time to cling to ego, as, if you do, you may feel disappointed.

Until the 8th, Mercury puts the mental focus upon furthering your aims through friends, new contacts or group associations. You may be keeping a watchful eye from the wings.

Discussions and ideas may have a technical slant or you may just be thinking along new and unusual lines, so try to stay open. Unusual information or new ideas could be pushing you into the future. Overall, more involvement within a collective of those with shared interest is likely and it will be who you know or what can be learned through them which will be most informative.

Until the 6th, Venus is helping to create more favourable circumstances with authority figures, like bosses, parents who will be positively emphasized as they tend to see you in a good light. There could be an ally – possibly a female – or just someone you feel close to no matter whether they are socially above you or not, who is invaluable to your success or who facilitates an ambition. You yourself could be the one who takes a firm but friendly stand and enables another to achieve their goals. This transit improves image and helps you polish up presentation skills and can help you and another to achieve success.

From the 6th, you begin to enjoy the company of others more and may feel a friendship transform into something a lot closer. Social gatherings are more fun and during this period you could either receive or give support to another. Involvement within the group dynamic may turn out to be lucrative or deeply valuable to you in other ways.

INNER REALIZATIONS
From the 8th, Mercury is working from deeper levels and your mind tends to become introspective and more open to emotional or subtle energies. You may be a little preoccupied, by things going on behind the scenes or within you and you could find yourself zoning out or just feeling mentally at 6’s and 7’s as things may be a little up-in-the-air. At this time, you can do your best thinking in a restful, nurturing environment or in a private bubble with others. Imagination and intuition are working well. Also a good time for healing, spiritual or imaginative activities, so, listen to your inner guidance, hold the vision of how you want it to be. Around mid-month there may be a flash point of clarity which has you admitting that it may only be necessary to get out of the way of your own ego.

UNCORKED
From the 20th , is a powerful time for you with the Sun in your sign. A good time for taking stock and reviewing the dance of life over the past year. But, also, the way should be clearer to improve things for yourself personally and definitely be more centred upon whatever is most supportive of yourself physically, mentally and spiritually. Also to give more time and energy to aims and ambitions close to your heart and feel the empowerment that brings.

From the 23rd, Mercury is in your sign putting you more in the stream of information exchange and mixing with others. Quite a flurry of communications and at times there may be so much coming at you that you feel a bit scattered so engineer quiet spaces for yourself whenever you can.

There may be more paperwork or other things to get your head around. Communications equipment, vehicles, travel or transport might also be emphasized. A time to develop people skills and it’s important to express intentions or ideas clearly and accurately to others.

The current Saturn cycle is more challenging for your sign and may manifest as you having to work harder at balancing your point of view with that of others. At times you will be keenly aware of falling short of their standards and must aim at improvement. At other’s you will feel very frustrated by another’s demands or behaviour which you feel inhibits your own or clashes with your will. Compromise, collaboration or cultivating certain relationships will have to be done gradually and will probably be harder work as you are learning to overcome your own prejudices or historical expectations, but this may be a make or break aspect for certain relationships. If it is ‘making’ the relationship then you will step into more commitment and responsibility towards another. If it is a break-up then give thanks for what you have learned and try to move on without bearing any grudges.

DEVIL IN THE DETAIL
Until July Mars is in the area related to daily chores and health (yours or another’s), there is danger of a conflict with co-workers, service providers, or others you must co-ordinate with in a practical or health-related manner. Others may be pushing you into something you are not ready for or simply taking on too much and overdoing it is one reason why this area is also related to health. So watch your step at work but also do not over-stretch your energies or endanger yourself because of the demands of daily tasks or those you are working with or advising you. Mars tends to stir things up wherever he goes so you could be putting more effort into getting things as you would like them to be, but also you may be more conscious of diet, exercise, therapies or medical interventions for yourself or another. Overall this Mars position can deliver results you can be proud of but you need to be more a self-starter or deal with things in your own way with Mars here.

FLIT LIKE A BUTTERFLY

Until next July, Jupiter’s expansiveness will tend to support a more outgoing, upbeat, positive frame of mind. You may develop interests in education, speaking, writing or other forms of creative expression. There could be more exchanges which are positive, revealing or there are more comings and goings to and from a locality. New concepts will be carved into your mental landscape. The current positions of Saturn/Neptune/Jupiter may help you to get some insight into a relationship. Or, because of a certain close relationship you see something you didn’t see before. This energy is very optimistic and bodes well for making new associations as well as helping established ones become more positive.

VIRGO

On March 30th, the New Moon lined up with Uranus/Pluto/Jupiter. During April, you may feel the need to bust out of whatever has been holding you back emotionally or spiritually.

And the Solar Eclipse in Taurus on the 29th bodes well for positive changes through using your personal creativity doing the things you really enjoy over the subsequent 6 months. Step forward into enjoyable or entertaining environments and let your light shine.

THE GRAND CROSS
These energies finally collide from mid-month onwards and will, once again, set up a standing wave frequency or cosmic signature-of-intent for a general loosening and unravelling of corroded establishment structures in our societies, but it is also a hot, tense, pressure-cooker alignment.

In this configuration we have Mars in reverse (retrograde) and the advice would be not to launch into anything major, in the form of a project, an important move or …. if you have to throw the gauntlet down to someone, to initiate proceedings or negotiations – it’s better to wait until Mars goes direct from May 20th to make the crucial first move.

THE SAFETY VALVE

But there is the most amazing invitation coming to us during this challenging Cardinal Grand Cross to tap into love and compassion. The chance to serve and be caring and forgiving will arise from the beginning of the second week onwards. This wonderful aspect from Venus will provide an energy release mechanism or a safety valve allowing tension and heat to find a way out of the Grand Cross pressure-cooker. Pay attention to where Venus will be in your chart when she moves on the 6th.

TWO HEADS ARE BETTER THAN ONE
Until the 20th, the Sun is in gear-shifting mode, and you‘ll probably feel a little sensitive as you intuitively gauge your way forwards. You may be more conscious of the emotional angle or what another’s requirements or advice is in a financial, legal or moral sense. You could also be musing over some deeper questions, but answers will come more through intuition than the intellect. Transition will occur when, through mutual action with, or challenge from another, your value structure (and instinct) tells you what is the right thing to do.

Until the 8th, communications – personal or professional, in close interactions and collaborations are busy and you’ll probably be gathering information, bouncing ideas around and finding out a lot. You may be intrigued or less than impressed at someone’s slant on things but even if you disagree, at least it helps you clarify your own thinking. You may be in relationship with someone whose input is valuable or you yourself may be more looked upon as the information-giver, go-between, or guide at this time.

KEEP A CLEAR EYE ON THE BOUNCING BALL

Until the 6th, Venus is in a more practical mood, favourably highlighting teamwork regarding health matters, running repairs or your daily tasks.

Others will probably be in a co-operative frame of mind assisting with your requirements. You are more likely to have reasonable interaction with health-providers, co-workers and anyone providing assistance and so if there has been an ongoing problem chances are you will find someone to help with recovery or repair and, even if the problem is not resolved, the interaction will tend to be pleasant. There is likely to be a female or somebody you take to who is there with practical help or advice when needed. This Venus transit could be good news for you health-wise as long as you avoid overindulgence either through head-in-the-sand habits or being willful or extreme. Socializing or a romantic liaison could happen with someone connected to employment or a service-orientated environment.

From the 8th, communications tend to become more strategic, involved, or confidential. Your thinking could focus on the financial angle or revolve around a space, a venue, possessions or property belonging to or shared with another. There may be more discussion related to an agreement or contract and you have to compromise. There could be a flash of insight in your feelings around mid-month.

SHAKING OFF THE COBWEBS

But new potentials are in the wind as, from the 20th, the Sun is in a more outgoing, expansive area which tends to raise the spirits and you see fresh possibilities outside of the routine box. Some of you may have itchy feet, and with the vibrations increasing opportunities to escape the daily grind, this is a good time to get out and about more and try new things. Travel or distant horizons could be emphasized and you may be making plans.

From the 6th, until the end of the month, Venus is strong in her favourite place and affairs of the heart are favoured. You and someone could be feeling a closer rapprochement, no matter whether it’s a personal or professional association. A special someone could come into your life but all relationships, personal, or professional tend to flow more easily. Whatever kind of a close interaction it is, you should value their presence, financial contribution or loving attention more. Working one to one or in a duo could bring useful resources, financial or otherwise your way – both horses pulling in the same direction.

From the 23rd, your mind may be more focused on those from a distance, travel, or another unfamiliar environment. You’ll tend to be thinking bigger and more aware of fresh potential, or a distant horizon. A plan may be forming in your mind. There may be a breath of wind from further afield or exchanges with a teacher, guide or those with specialist knowledge. Mercury enjoys this communicative sector which also emphasizes higher learning, publications and the legal side of things. Another way this transit might work is you take the opportunity to beat the drum about something, get the word out, be the guide or the guided, the informer or the informed. This could be a good time to refresh your mental palette and think in bright new colours.

MENTAL MUSCLE
Saturn is challenging you to work more consistently and routinely at speaking, writing, media, education, short distance travel. You should be developing communication and people skills – perhaps integrating a new knowledge or dealing more with deadlines or steadily developing your people, writing or speaking skills or being more creative with your self-expression through art. Communications equipment or vehicles be problematic, but be key to your success. It’s also likely that you’ll be learning that often the ‘truth’ is no more than a ‘perception’ or a judgment which is time-bound and therefore finite. In other words it has an expiry date which changes with age and experience.

Until July Mars is in a long transit of a materialistic area of your Solar chart. Mars is demanding you put more effort and decisiveness into getting organized in a material or security-orientated sense. The piggy-bank, possessions or any other bit of territory may need a more motivated and decisive approach. And that may mean a more dynamic application of talents and skills. You could be striving to get your hands on certain things or places, but watch your step related to basic material security, money, property or possessions as Mars can be demanding, impulsive or too hasty at times. Your physical strength may be stretched or there may be tensions as you try to work through what needs to be done in a physical/material/financial sense.

Until next July, Jupiter will help you grow and learn through new associations and friendships, or within a collective of others who have interests or beliefs in common. New friends, colleagues or those with a shared outlook will expand your mind and your world over this phase. Equally you could be the enabler, teacher, guide connected to a key group of others.

During this long transit of Neptune through your opposite sign you may end up being the ‘prop’ that others lean upon or you may sacrifice your own style or your preferred plan to serve and facilitate another, and as long as you have separated the needy from the greedy, all will be well if you respect and honour your own wishes too.

There is a helpful vibration around for you Virgo because of the positions of Saturn, Neptune and Jupiter positively underpinning educational pursuits and developing skills through literature, or other media, it helps bring more heart-based interaction in close relationships. It’s possible others may provide more support or you gather together with those of like-mind for humanitarian or other reasons.

 

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