On April 22nd, at 10:26pm EDT<\/strong>,\u00a0the\u00a0New Moon\u00a0becomes exact\u00a0in 3.5 degrees of\u00a0Taurus<\/strong><\/em>. This marks the\u00a0beginning of a new Moon cycle.<\/p>\n

As best as you can, get really quiet, and see if you are getting any new messages or ideas. If you are, harvest them, and fold them into any intentions you set for the new Moon cycle — I will talk about this process later in the article, and I\u2019ll even give you the very best and most potent times for doing so \ud83d\ude42\u00a0\u00a0Click here<\/strong> to watch my video on the subject<\/a>.<\/p>\n

This New Moon aligns with Uranus in Taurus<\/strong>, squares Saturn in Aquarius<\/strong>,\u00a0semi-sextiles Neptune in\u00a0Pisces<\/strong>, and trines the South Node in\u00a0Capricorn<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n

So, as you can see, lots of planets and points connect to this New Moon. This paints a complex picture, with opportunity for change, an atmosphere of diversity, a need to redefine “old” structure, an extra effort to connect with our compassionate heart and our imagination, and a sense of knowing that all is well, all of the time.<\/p>\n

But before we go into all of these aspects in more detail, let’s first talk about the sign of Taurus<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

This\u00a0New Moon in steady, peaceful\u00a0Taurus<\/strong>\u00a0places\u00a0more focus on our interactions with the physical world — you could say that we seek a healthier relationship with \u201cmatter”, one in which we are neither too attached, nor too disconnected from things on the physical plane — for example, our bodies, resources (such as money), and the planet we co-inhabit.<\/p>\n

We are powerfully reminded to….<\/p>\n

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We are powerfully reminded to take the time to honor the only planet we can currently live on \u2014 The Earth \u2014 and honor its resources and beauty.<\/p>\n

In much the same spirit, we are invited also to honor ourselves, our bodies, and our talents. This is a good time for reevaluating our relationship to money and possessions, and for discovering what truly makes us happy and fulfilled, so\u00a0check in with yourself:<\/strong> What came to mind when you read this?<\/p>\n

Let’s talk about some of the aspects in this New Moon chart:<\/em><\/p>\n

As mentioned earlier, the New Moon aligns with Uranus in Taurus<\/strong><\/em>;\u00a0this underlines the message that we are ready to take the next big step on our path. Uranus symbolizes the desire for freedom, equality, and (most of all) progress.<\/p>\n

Our willingness to innovate is thus strong with this alignment. New ways of seeing, using, and approaching our personal possessions, valuables, money, and talents are in focus.<\/p>\n

It takes courage to try something new and different. Ask yourself:<\/strong> What is the next step on my journey toward becoming an ever-stronger, healthy individual, one who honors and loves themselves, and is not afraid to have different values from others?<\/p>\n

This alignment between Uranus and the New Moon asks us to break away from anything keeping us from honoring our uniqueness and quirks — whatever keeps us in a rut, collectively and individually.<\/p>\n

Shifts are happening everywhere. It’s time to develop some self-love and awareness. Ask yourself:<\/strong> Where do I want to have more certainty? Where do I want to break free? If I made a big leap, where would I most like to land? Could I surprise myself once a day for the next 28 days?<\/p>\n

The New Moon\/Uranus alignment also squares Saturn in Aquarius<\/strong>.<\/em> Squares usually offer an invitation to “stretch and grow” and do things differently; for this particular Square, this is even more true, given that Uranus is involved.<\/p>\n

Saturn in Aquarius<\/strong> asks us to take responsibility for our part in the collective, turn a critical eye to everything that we envision for our future, and adopt an objective, scientific approach. We are individually and collectively invited to clarify our thoughts.<\/p>\n

Ask yourself:<\/strong> What do I value differently from others? How could these differences spark a creative process, bringing diversity, and a new approach to our collective interactions? Where do I need to be more flexible and think outside the box?<\/p>\n

Most of us want peace and abundance for ourselves and others, a world in which we can all appreciate and enjoy life with minimal interruption, and with the certainty that we are physically taken care of — what if my taking the time to focus on building a future that realistically supports all human beings could bring all that about for everyone, myself included?<\/p>\n

The New Moon semi-sextiles Neptune in\u00a0Pisces<\/strong><\/em>, showing us that we may need to make an extra effort to connect with our compassionate heart, imagination, and sense of knowing that all is well, all of the time.<\/p>\n

Over the next four weeks, ask yourself:<\/strong> What might change for me if I knew for certain that\u00a0everything is proceeding according to plan? What might reconnect me to trust in my own divinity and eternal nature?<\/p>\n

What if I made an effort to practice being compassionate and kind with myself and others — just for the next 20 minutes? What if I decided right now, to make this a daily practice for the next 28 days?<\/p>\n

The New Moon trines the South Node in\u00a0Capricorn<\/strong>.<\/em>\u00a0This invites us to examine and redefine “old” structures in our lives, individually and collectively; “old” ways of doing things need to be revised or adjusted.<\/p>\n

This could be in connection with our own careers or long-term goals, or with the economy, “authority figures”, and governmental structures.<\/p>\n

Ask yourself:<\/strong> Where are my efforts best applied at this time? Considering where I am right now in my life, what commitments am I ready to make? Where do I need to be more focused and disciplined? Where do I want to be more “effort-less”?<\/p>\n

Where have I been limiting myself? Wasting time? Energy? Resources? Where have I tried to control something outside of myself? How might a realistic focus on myself and what I do have influence over support my efforts at this time?<\/p>\n

Venus (ruler of Taurus) currently in Gemini<\/strong> trines Mars in Aquarius<\/strong>.<\/em> This helps us bring people together for mutual pleasure and benefit — we find it easy during this time to get along with both sexes. There is also a feeling of flow around a common vision for life… ask yourself:<\/strong> If I knew I could easily connect with others, what would I pick to do?<\/p>\n

Venus is also moving through her pre-Shadow phase<\/em> right now — the time period where she moves over territory she will later revisit both during her Retrograde phase (May 13th – June 25th), and then again during her post-Shadow phase (June 25th – July 28th).<\/p>\n

Between now and May 13th<\/strong>, it is crucial that we pay extra attention to anything that shows up in regards to physical matter, our values, relationships, appreciation of the physical realm, and the conversations we have with others or in our own heads on those subjects.<\/p>\n

If possible, make notes, mental or written, so when Venus starts her Retrograde phase, you can come back to those notes and evaluate their viability.<\/p>\n

We will address the Venus Retrograde<\/em> and its Station phase<\/em> in Gemini<\/strong>\u00a0in more detail in our next Forecasting Forum<\/strong>, live on Sunday, May 3rd at 11:30am EDT<\/strong>. Some of the questions we will address in relationship to your own Birth chart: What values need to be reassessed in my life? In my relationships? My finances? What might a closer look reveal?<\/p>\n

For more info, or to register for this month only,\u00a0click here.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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Mercury in Aries<\/strong> squares the Jupiter\/Pluto alignment in Capricorn<\/strong><\/em>, at a time when Pluto is still exalted<\/em>, getting ready for its yearly Retrograde phase that begins April 25th, and only three days after the New Moon becomes exact.<\/p>\n

With the Square, we are being invited to grow and make some changes in our lives (particularly in terms of our thinking processes), to find creative solutions, and to be completely honest with ourselves and others. The best way to achieve this is by the continual practice of self-care and self-nurturing.<\/p>\n

Ask yourself:<\/strong> How could I bring more conscious awareness to my thoughts and any impulses to say things out loud? Am I reacting out of fear or responding from conscious awareness? Which is more strongly informing what’s being shared or communicated — my past or my present? How might consciously empowering myself and others contribute to resolving issues swiftly and effortlessly?<\/p>\n

Pluto is also still stationing<\/em> — and thus exalted<\/em> — bringing extra intensity to this process. Pluto shows us where we give our power away to others and where we abuse it ourselves, so\u00a0ask yourself<\/strong>: What structures no longer empower me? What am I most aware of right now? If I’m honest, what will almost inevitably break down over the long haul, simply because it is no longer sustainable?<\/p>\n

To sum it all up for this New Moon<\/strong>:\u00a0it is in our best and highest interest to honor our unique sparks and embrace change — becoming overly attached to “staying the same” or “being the same” is just as unresourceful here as rejecting our sameness.<\/p>\n

The New\u00a0Moon\u00a0in\u00a0Taurus<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0also reminds us that happiness is ultimately an inner state reached via an inner, highly individual process — we must each honor our own values and find appreciation and inner fulfillment wherever we can. The more we can honor ourselves, our talents, and our relationship to the physical realm, the more we can connect to the love and abundance that surrounds us every moment.<\/p>\n

Ask yourself:<\/strong>\u00a0What would I need to add or subtract to experience my life as a place of peace, abundance, and radiant love? Might adding a daily dash of love, grace, and gratitude add to my experience of this physical journey?<\/p>\n

How might I become more resourceful when approaching life’s challenges? What\u00a0business or social aspirations\u00a0am I now ready to adjust or redefine for myself? What might happen if I became 5% more aware of my relationship to self-responsibility?
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\nDo you have your Ascendant or any personal planets in 1-5 degrees of\u00a0Taurus, Scorpio, Leo\u00a0<\/strong>or\u00a0Aquarius<\/strong>?\u00a0If so, you may feel the effects of this New Moon more strongly. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in\u00a0Leo<\/strong>\u00a0or\u00a0Cancer<\/strong>\u00a0(the Sun rules Leo; the Moon rules Cancer).<\/em><\/p>\n

The New Moon is also the best time to set some\u00a0powerful intentions<\/em> for this month’s Moon cycle.\u00a0This is best done soon after the New Moon becomes exact — and definitely\u00a0not\u00a0during a\u00a0Moon void of course\u00a0phase<\/a>. So this month<\/strong>, the\u00a0best and most potent time to set intentions\u00a0would be\u00a0between\u00a010:26pm<\/strong> on April 22nd\u00a0 until 8:43pm<\/strong> on April 24th — all of those times are given in US East Coast-time.<\/p>\n

For more info on setting New Moon Intentions,\u00a0click here<\/strong>.<\/a><\/p>\n

If you live in a timezone other than EDT<\/strong> (US-Eastern Daylight Savings Time), feel free to join my Facebook Fan-page<\/a> or<\/em> follow me on\u00a0twitter<\/a>. I will be posting reminders on April 22nd, 23rd and 24th<\/strong> — to let you know that it’s the best time to set your intentions \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n

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