For the week of April 18th thru the 25th, be sure to read your Rising Sign as well: 

Aries

On Friday, your ruling planet, Mars, enters Leo investing you with energy, wit and charm, and a hell of a lot of feistiness. Be forewarned. For as soon as Mars enters Leo it will face down Pluto, making you feel as if you are needing to overcome some extraordinary forces that could seem much larger than yourself. Avoid taking on gargantuan goals, or pushing yourself beyond your limits. Rather use the tenacity and determination to tackle challenges that you’ve been trying to get done for ages, but were avoiding until now. Just don’t overdo it. Know your limits, and also know when it’s a good idea to back down and retreat. This is not a good week for making any major commitments, changes or decisions. For the consequences of these decisions will cascade out, like so many ripples in a pond. And until you are fully informed of what those consequences are going to look like you might want to think twice. Try to lean into the Saturn, North Node conjunction this week to gain greater clarity and guidance. Go on retreat. Reflect. Commune with the gods. Even the most skilled warriors need to get briefed before charging in. Ask for clarity and guidance first. And then make your decisions later, having faith that you are going to know precisely where you need to be in the end. 

Taurus

It may very well seem that extreme situations call for extreme measures. But as the Sun enters Taurus this weekend and your season unfolds, we are also reminded of the value of safety and security. Especially in what can feel extreme situations. For as the Sun enters Taurus this week it will then square off with both Mars and Pluto. The energy is shifting, and it could even feel like it’s time for some desperate action. And the less safe you feel, the more likely you are to react. However, we cannot stress enough how important it is to make sure that you know the full consequences of any decisions or choices you make. And you won’t want to do these under duress. When Saturn is conjunct the North Node as it is now, it can feel like some important changes are happening, that are well out of our hands. And with Uranus still in the last degrees of your sign, you are ready to pack your bags, if need be. Do keep your options open. But also know that this is not a time to jump into things lightly. For what is also true with Saturn conjunct the North Node is that the decisions we make now are going to have long-term consequences. At the very least hold off until the Sun is out of range of that desperate Mars/Pluto opposition on the 26th. Instead, seek shelter from whatever storms are brewing and just wait them out, having faith that the answers will reveal themselves at the right time and in the right way.  

Gemini

What with all the crazy astro weather we have been having lately, everyone is waiting with bated breath for the other shoe to drop. There is this feeling of imminence in the air when Saturn is conjunct the North Node. Especially so in the latter degrees of Pisces, where things seem to just dissolve into the ether. And it may be that certain things are going to be winding down, and coming to an end. At first this could feel like you are unmoored, not quite sure what to expect going forward. Especially if there are certain things that you had grown accustomed to having and relying on in the past, that are no longer available. However, even as one door may be closing, another one is poised to open, showing you that there might be some alternative routes lying ahead. Later in July, Uranus will be dipping its toes into Gemini bringing a few twists and turns as it does so. But for now you are being asked to be cautious, rational and clear. For the decisions we are making now are going to have long-term consequences well into the future. And you will want to know precisely what those are going to be, before you make any important decisions or changes. 

Cancer

On Sunday we have our last quarter moon for the month. This is when we see that half moon in the sky, somewhere between the Full Moon on April 12th, and the upcoming New Moon on April 27th. These quarter moons betwixt and between can serve as turning points in the month. This one may be more so. At this point in the Lunar cycle we may be already thinking about the goals we may want to accomplish with the next cycle. But before we get there we realize that certain things that are no longer relevant, or are getting in the way, may need to be put aside. A certain amount of dissatisfaction arises which shows us what needs to go, and what we want to stay. This is generally a good time for cleaning and clearing. But this last quarter moon is fraught with conflicts that make you feel as if you are fighting forces that just feel so much larger than yourself, depleting whatever resources you have at your disposal. This could be quite frustrating. But it could also be a catalyst to make better choices and more constructive plans for the future. Just know, that any major decisions made this week, can have far-reaching consequences. So you will want to make sure that you are fully informed and clear about everything that is involved before yo dive in. All the more so with this tricky quarter moon this weekend. 

Leo

There are a few important turns this week for Leo: one is that the Sun, your ruling orb, enters the sign of Taurus this weekend, slowing the pace (somewhat) while also digging in. Whatever was recently started will become something of a focus for the next several weeks, as you find ways to make any new initiatives thrive and grow. The other shift is that Mars has finally come back to enter your sign again, which is where it was when it stationed retrograde in December. All of that preparation, deliberation and planning behind the scenes is now being readied to move forward. Mars in Leo energizes your sign, gives you stamina and courage to get things done. Just know that initially this will feel pretty conflicting. On the one hand you are seeking safety and security and stability thru the Sun in Taurus. On the other hand you are ready to fight the good fight come what may. And betwixt both of them is this looming Pluto energy that makes it almost feel like there are tremendous forces at work trying to raze everything in its path. How can you find safety and security in this sort of weather, where those forces aim to fight you at every turn? Just know that decisions made over the next few weeks can have long-lasting consequences. So this is not a time to rush into anything. Use the Taurus Sun to pace yourself, and explore every avenue before jumping into anything. The rest will sort itself out later. But first you will want to be fully informed before committing or making any promises. 

Virgo

Sometimes when Saturn is conjunct the North Node it can feel as if we are bound to others through some sort of destiny, and there’s no getting out of it! This may be welcome news in some cases. In others it can almost feel like some sort of tragic destiny in which your karma is being intertwined with others in ways that are so hard to define. And yet simultaneously there can be this feeling of the chickens coming home to roost, or that those people that you had come to rely on for so long, may not always be available. Relationships and alliances are twisting in the gyre. And it may even seem at times like people and things are just fading into the ether. Use the Saturn/North Node conjunction this week to sit with yourself and your own mind. Go within. Read the cards and the oracles, requesting guidance, clarity and understanding. We’re all going to need a little bit of that right now. And this is especially so if you feel the earth tilting just enough to remind you that we are in a year of all sorts of transitions. And finding yourself in the scheme of things will be all that you can do. Trust the process. It will bring you exactly where you need to be (and with whom), if you do. 

Libra

If your routines have been a little off, you might want to sit back and take a look at what has recently changed. It could be that you have outgrown some old habits. Things that previously supported your well-being may now feel a little too limiting. In what ways are you not fully trusting yourself, and your own body to know what it wants and what it needs? Are you even listening to it? What are you needing to let go of in order to restore that trust? The same with work. What daily habits and schedules are supporting what you do? And which things are no longer necessary, or making your work that much harder? It can be hard to change habits and routines. Especially if they have supported you so well in the past. But there comes a time when you really need to just trust yourself, your own abilities, and your own inner wisdom. This is not necessarily a time for radical change. But it is a good week to check in with yourself. Look at those things (and or individuals) that are just draining you, wasting your energy, and taking up too much space. You might want to rethink those in the future. But also pay attention to those things that are working. It may mean being willing to do things a little differently, readjusting, and rethinking. Where do you need to set better limits? Or are you feeling too limited by your current circumstances? What do you want to further commit to? And what might you want to release and let go of? 

Scorpio

With the incessant shifts of the planets these days, you may not quite know whether you are coming or going. Aspects of your life may even be ending, or feel as if they are imminently so, even as new avenues are opening up over the next several months. Many a Scorpio has been working really hard, reinventing themselves and their lives over the past several years. The mission continues now that Pluto is in Aquarius. But one of the things that still seems so important, is the need to show the world, as well as yourself, what you are capable of doing. And even if you don’t quite have the opportunity to do so right now, things will be shifting, yet again, in the weeks ahead. One thing to keep an eye on is that Mars has just entered Leo. This will inspire you to reach high, and take those extra steps to put your name in the spotlight. Just be wary as you do so. The weather over the next few weeks, albeit energizing, can feel terribly combative. Like you are needing to fight for every inch and step you take. If things get too testy, you might want to step back and assess what you are getting yourself into. Some fights are worth having. In that case, focus your will on winning. But there are others that are simply not worth all the aggravation and ill will. Choose wisely. For decisions made in this weather could have far-reaching ramifications. 

Sagittarius

Sagittarius has this inclination to travel, explore their horizons and environments. They don’t usually like to stay put for too long. There are places to explore. Things to see. However, there can also be something to be said for the security and stability that things like family and community can offer. That sense of belonging and place. The recognition of coming from somewhere: having roots, a history, a lineage. Even in situations where you are no longer connected to family, there can also be an appreciation for what you have inherited from your forebears and what sort of legacy you might wish to leave behind. Within that context there can also be this feeling that certain of these things have been gradually fading. That the things that you previously assumed would always be there, may not be so much longer. However, what also comes with this are opportunities to branch out and create new communities out of the old ones. You may not want to take any actions right now. Not without seriously considering the outcomes. This is a time for contemplation and reflection. Do pay attention to what has brought you to this place and time, but also consider what sort of impact big decisions can have on your future.   

Capricorn

It could feel a little unsettling as you watch certain aspects of your life fading. It could even feel like you are becoming unmoored and untethered. Or even like you are walking on quicksand. Things that you had been ignoring up until now, can no longer be ignored as the evidence is there and plain to see. But also know that what may seem like an ending, can also be an opportunity to make a new beginning. It may feel a little uncomfortable at first, but once you are ready to let go of the shore you are on, you may find yourself willing to consider shores as yet unexplored. In the mean time, pay attention to what you see, what you hear, and what you experience in your everyday life, as these could have an impact on what you come to understand about the world and your role in it. And in particular pay attention to your own mind and decisions, for the choices we make now can and will have far-reaching consequences rippling out in a myriad of ways. Therefore make sure that you have absolute clarity and understanding before making any major decisions and choices in this weather. It is important for you to be as reality centered as possible so that you can see things as they actually are. This will help you to make more practical and mature decisions going forward. 

Aquarius

What might you want to cultivate, that would support your sense of self-worth and self-esteem? This may come from some unlikely places, and perhaps not in the ways that you might suspect. It may feel as if you have been sitting on tenterhooks waiting for something to happen for some time now. And yet for some reason you are still okay. And it may be for reasons that you might not entirely understand yet. Look for insights into how you are valued, and what you are valued for. It may not be what you had previously thought. As a result some expectations will be fading, as you come to realize a different sort of value and self-worth. This week could be a little edgy. Especially for those Aquarians born at the beginning of the sign or who have the earlier degrees of Aquarius Rising. People may seem unduly aggressive, forcing you to have to defend yourself and yours. But even this can bring up questions about the things you value and whether or not the things that you consider to be important, are being reflected in the values of others. Avoid getting drawn into battles that are not of your choosing. But do pay attention to the conflicts that are being raised. If a line is being crossed, this could end up serving as something of a turning point, showing you the ways that your life, and your sense of self will be gradually changing.  

Pisces

If your life is changing in some significant way, rather than thinking of it as the end of an era, consider that this is actually the beginning of a new one. It may take some adjustment. Some getting used to. It could even feel like you are a bit untethered and unmoored, as you feel your ship drifting into uncharted waters. But the truth is, you probably saw this coming. And even if you didn’t you are still ready for this. And in some ways it’s all part of the plan of getting you where you need to be in order to make that new beginning, once and for all. Therefore let go of the bow lines, and allow yourself to reach the farther shore. This may require you having to try some new things that might feel a little uncomfortable at first.  Just know that they also have the capacity to open you up to a whole new world of opportunity.  If you are not sure what that all is, that’s okay. Use the conjunction of Saturn to reflect, contemplate and consider any new roles or identity shifts that you are or are considering taking on. See if you can see the rhyme and reason, the dots connecting, the raison d’être. Then trust your inner knowing to guide the way. Chances are you will get there one way or another, but it is helpful to trust yourself that you can do so. 

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