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This<\/strong> week\u2019s headline items<\/strong>: Pluto starts its Station phase (slows down\/preparing to go retrograde) <\/span>on Tuesday; Venus changes signs from Aries to Taurus on Wednesday afternoon; and it’s time to start to take action on our New Moon intentions on Saturday.<\/p>\nThere will be three Moon VoC<\/a> phases this week: Monday morning (for a little over 5.5 hours), Wednesday evening (for a little over 6.5 hours), and Saturday late morning (for almost 4.5 hours).<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Monday, <\/b>the Moon remains in pioneering, fast-paced Aries<\/strong><\/em>. It will journey there until 1:44pm EDT.<\/b>\u00a0Life is an adventure, we’re more open to new ideas, and have great enthusiasm for new projects. Patience is certainly not our strong suit at this time, but we can decide quickly, and act immediately.<\/p>\n Our independence and dynamism are important to us right now, so we may find it hard to be disciplined or accept advice at this time; in general, our responses to others tend to be more assertive or even aggressive. If you find your foot tapping, try hitting the gym, or finding other ways to burn off the body’s excess energy.<\/p>\n This Moon placement also started the New Moon cycle yesterday (Sunday, April 11th) at 10:30pm EDT. Feel free to watch my New Moon video now<\/span><\/a> (if you haven’t watched it yet).<\/p>\n Monday at 8:06am EDT, <\/b>we enter a Moon VoC<\/span><\/a> that will last for a little over 5.5 hours, until 1:44pm EDT. <\/b>Use this intuitive time to connect with others and do something enjoyable. What if you got in touch with your passion for life, just for these 5.5 hours? What if you could inspire others just by being yourself?<\/p>\n As always with a\u00a0Moon VoC<\/span><\/a>, as best as you can, don’t start anything brand-new, stick to routine things, or simply go with the flow. You may also want to plan Monday morning until the afternoon ahead of time.<\/p>\n Monday at 1:44pm EDT, <\/b>the Moon moves into steady, peaceful <\/i>Taurus<\/i><\/b>, where it will journey until Thursday very early morning. <\/b>We love all physical comforts, prefer consistency, and would rather stick with what we know works well. In other words: change is not our favorite thing and “rushing things” goes against our grain. What is our favorite thing for the next two days? It’s probably, slowing down and getting in touch with whatever delights our senses \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n ***<\/strong><\/p>\n ALREADY A MEMBER? <\/strong>Scroll down & keep reading (make sure you are logged into your Member\u2019s account<\/a>)!<\/strong><\/p>\n GET IT ALL! <\/strong>Get the whole Forecast (Monday through Sunday) \u2014 as well as other awesome and exclusive content \u2014become a site member<\/a> <\/strong>(still, for the price of a cappuccino!)<\/p>\n *** Tuesday, <\/b>the Moon remains in steady, peaceful <\/i>Taurus<\/i> all day<\/b> (see Monday afternoon for details).<\/p>\n If you haven’t set your New Moon Intentions<\/em> yet, there is still time! You have until 10:30pm EDT today (Tuesday). <\/strong>If possible, align them with the New Moon energies that I spoke about in my last video \u2014 feel free to watch it again if you are not sure anymore \u2014 click here<\/strong> to watch my video on the New Moon in Aries<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n For more info on how to best set your New Moon Intentions, click here<\/strong><\/a> to read my article on the subject.<\/p>\n Tuesday evening, <\/b>an opportune Sun\/Mars aspect<\/em> becomes exact at 7:09pm EDT. We started to feel this aspect from last week, Friday evening <\/b>(April 9th) on; it will remain strong until this Sunday evening. <\/b>Many of us feel an inner joy now — when communicating and connecting with others; now is a good time to link this to our passions and personal goals.<\/p>\n We have to \u201ctake\u201d opportunities, and this one is no exception: It requires us to take action. What if there was a single, really simple action step, that would feel almost effortless? What might it be?<\/p>\n Our self-confidence and self-esteem can get a boost: we feel we can meet life on life’s terms and stand up for ourselves (and our point of view) without becoming hostile or confrontational. Body and mind can align, and we want to move fast! Patience is probably not on top of our list…<\/p>\n Ask yourself: What might sharing something that I feel passionate about allow me to do? Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 21-26 degrees of\u00a0<\/i>Aries, Gemini, Aquarius <\/i><\/b>or<\/i> Leo<\/i><\/b>? If so, you will be more affected by this aspect.<\/i>\u00a0This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in\u00a0<\/i>Leo<\/i><\/b>\u00a0or\u00a0<\/i>Aries<\/i><\/b>\u00a0(the Sun rules Leo; Mars is the ruler of Aries)<\/i><\/p>\n Also on Tuesday, <\/b>Pluto slows down (or “stations”) at a little over 26.5\u00ba of Capricorn<\/strong>, getting ready to come to a halt<\/i> on <\/b><\/span><\/b>April 27th<\/b><\/span>, when it will begin its 5-month Retrograde phase. This makes its energy more exalted in the sky for the next 4 weeks<\/b>.<\/p>\n When an outer planet stations, its energy gets more pronounced; we become more aware of its impact on us — and this can sometimes cause discomfort. We are being asked to hang out with that discomfort until the planet’s energy has picked up speed again<\/strong> (around\u00a0May 12th<\/b>).<\/p>\n Pluto is associated with our Soul purpose. It relates to the process of empowerment<\/em> — our ability to feel empowered from within, through the experience of wholeness — and to our deepest passions. It is also associated with transformation<\/em>, for example our ability to transform darkness into light or “death” into “rebirth”. Those terms don’t necessarily refer to physical death or rebirth, but rather some sort of ending and beginning.<\/span><\/p>\n To get to a place of truthfulness on the Soul level,<\/strong> Pluto will remove what no longer serves us, replacing it with something new — something fully aligned with our deepest passions and Soul purpose. When we resist the deep changes Pluto brings, we tend to suffer; on the other hand, when we surrender and allow for that process to take place, we will move to a place of greater authenticity — and feel a newness and empowerment from within.<\/span><\/p>\n The Pluto Station in<\/strong> Capricorn<\/b> amplifies our need for accomplishment and authenticity in the world that we are building not only for ourselves, but for future generations. It also sends a message about empowering ourselves and transforming anything that is no longer congruent with sustainable long-term-goals or social structures<\/strong>. Ask yourself: What needs to die in my life, so my goals can be transformed and my Soul can feel rejuvenated?<\/span><\/p>\n Because we are placing so much focus on building and succeeding, we need to be extra aware of how much self-care we are allowing ourselves to receive at this time<\/strong>: as best you can, allow balance between striving for accomplishment and nurturing yourself. Reach out for support if you start to feel burned out or find yourself going down the \u201crabbit-hole”.<\/span><\/p>\n As best as you can, take a closer look at whatever is “in your face”<\/strong> for the next 4 weeks<\/b>. Look for what might no longer be in alignment with your Soul’s purpose (your deep authentic Self). Ask yourself: Where am I holding on, out of fear?<\/strong> What habits, behaviors or fears are holding me back from feeling fully empowered from within? What would it look like, if I was fully aligned with my Soul-purpose? How would it feel? When we confront our fears we very often discover hidden gifts and strengths.<\/span><\/p>\n We will also address the Pluto Station\/Retrograde phase<\/em> in more detail — in relationship with our own birth charts<\/strong> — in our next Forecasting Forum on April 23rd<\/strong>. If you are not yet<\/em> a Star Member<\/a> of my online community, feel free to join us by registering for this month only<\/a>… to do so, click here! <\/strong><\/a>There is also an EARLY BIRD SPECIAL<\/strong> that will be available until April 20th at midnight!<\/strong><\/p>\n Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 24-29 degrees of <\/i>Capricorn, Cancer, Aries, <\/i><\/b> or <\/i>Libra<\/i><\/b>? If so, you will feel this station more strongly. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in <\/i>Scorpio<\/i><\/b> (Pluto is the ruler of Scorpio).<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n Wednesday, <\/b>the Moon remains in steady, peaceful <\/i>Taurus<\/i> all day<\/b> (see Monday afternoon for details).<\/p>\n Wednesday afternoon, at 2:22pm EDT<\/b>, <\/i> “Simple and natural” is key. Our financial issues and dealings are being carefully and lovingly considered, we are not easily persuaded to take risks, we’d rather spend our money on a massage or a good meal.<\/p>\n Do you have your Ascendant or Sun-sign in Taurus<\/strong> or Libra<\/strong>? If so, you will feel even more attracted to physical pleasures and comfort for<\/strong> the next 3.5 weeks<\/strong>. Your heart will want loyalty and consistency. Connecting to nature or anything simple and organic is going to feel especially comforting.<\/em><\/p>\n Wednesday at 8:00pm EDT, <\/b>we enter a Moon VoC<\/span><\/a> that will last for a little over 6.5 hours, until 2:35am EDT <\/b>(Thursday very early morning).\u00a0 <\/span>Use this intuitive time to empower each other in regards to earthly issues and mutually support each other in practical ways.<\/p>\n As always with a\u00a0Moon VoC<\/span><\/a>, as best as you can, don’t start anything brand-new, stick to routine things, or simply go with the flow. You may also want to plan Wednesday evening until Thursday very early morning ahead of time.<\/p>\n Thursday<\/strong>, the Moon remains in steady, peaceful Taurus<\/strong><\/em> and VoC<\/a> until 2:35am EDT; at that time<\/strong>, the Moon moves into chatty, versatile Gemini<\/strong><\/em>, where it will journey until Saturday afternoon<\/strong>. For the next two-and half days<\/strong>, we like to learn, connect and interact as much as possible. “Busy” feels good: connecting online, on the phone, or sharing face-to-face, preferably multi-tasking all the way\u2026<\/p>\n The one thing we can do without is boredom: If our mind is not engaged in some way, we might as well curl up and play dead \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n Thursday early afternoon<\/strong>, an opportune Sun\/Jupiter aspect<\/em> becomes exact at 12:59pm EDT. We started to feel this aspect from Monday evening on; its influence will remain strong until Saturday evening.\u00a0<\/b>We might want to take advantage of the opportunities this aspect provides — it’s an excellent time for actively creating a longer-term vision for humanity (or a group of people we feel affiliated with), and for simply connecting to what we feel passionate about and letting this feed our self-confidence.<\/p>\n In fact, we may well feel particularly vital and confident — and inner optimism can bring rewards.<\/p>\n Humor can be a big part of this aspect too: We are able to laugh whole-heatedly, and see nothing but possibility in our lives, especially when it comes to exploring our communities (whether local or online), connections with like-minded people, and any journeys that help us see our connection to one another.<\/p>\n Whether these journeys are physical, mental, or spiritual, they could bring about a healthy shift of attitude toward our place within humanity and the future we all trying to create with each other on this planet — this could be true on personal or collective levels.<\/p>\n Imagine you have a special lens which showed you the “bigger picture”… What would your beliefs about the future look like as you gazed through it?<\/p>\n Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 24-28 degrees of\u00a0<\/i>Aries, Aquarius, Sagittarius, <\/i><\/b>or Gemini<\/strong><\/i>? If so, you will be more aware of this opportunity.\u00a0This is also true for those of us who have our\u00a0Ascendant\u00a0or Sun-sign in\u00a0<\/i>Leo<\/i><\/b>\u00a0or\u00a0<\/i>Sagittarius<\/i><\/b>\u00a0(the Sun rules Leo; Jupiter is the ruler of Sagittarius).\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n Friday<\/b>, the Moon remains in chatty, versatile Gemini<\/strong><\/em> all day<\/strong> (see Thursday very early morning for details).<\/p>\n Friday very early morning<\/strong>, we sense harmonious connections even though we are focused on making progress. Where our vision for the future is concerned, we are invited to bring a new level of authenticity, and make realistic choices around connecting with others.\u00a0 <\/span>(Moon in Gemini<\/strong> trines Saturn in Aquarius<\/strong>, exact at 3:53am EDT<\/em>)<\/p>\n Friday late morning<\/strong>, a challenging Sun\/Pluto aspect<\/em> becomes exact at 9:27am EDT. We started to feel this aspect build from Tuesday evening on; it will remain strong until next week Monday evening <\/b>(April 19th). What we identify ourselves with could now be challenged. This aspect forces us to confront our will, power, assertion, and authority.<\/p>\n Coming into focus now: the relationship with a father- or other important male-figures. We may face the need to be more independent, assertive, and autonomous.<\/p>\n We may alienate others with a controlling, jealous, or overbearing manner. This manner stems from a deep fear of letting go and surrendering to the idea that some things cannot be directed or controlled. We are learning to detach from (let go of) something or someone that no longer serves us — the “something” could include attitudes.<\/p>\n This fear may lead us to compulsive, suspicious, or difficult behavior, costing us the very thing that we hold dear. As best as you can, open yourself up to the power of love within. When you do, you will discover your own strength, and rework your very identity. Perhaps most importantly, this aspect puts us face to face with exactly <\/i>what’s been holding us back from leading a fuller, more meaningful life.<\/p>\n We may have to make some changes or adjustments between our immediate personal desires and our long-term goals. As best as you can, be open to receiving feedback from others during this time.<\/p>\n If you feel pressured into doing something or you feel a power struggle build, as best as you can, get centered, get grounded and open your heart and mind. This aspect is a major growth opportunity for us: we struggle with buried elements of our personality and ego, learning to face, accept and transform them.<\/p>\n Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 23-29 degrees of <\/i>Aries, Capricorn, Libra,<\/i><\/b> or <\/i>Cancer<\/i><\/b>? If so, you will be more affected by this aspect.<\/i> This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in <\/i>Leo <\/i><\/b>or <\/i>Scorpio<\/i><\/b>(the Sun is the ruler of Leo; Pluto rules Scorpio)<\/i><\/p>\n Friday late evening<\/strong>, we are required to make some adjustments — and we may need to do a little stretching and growing, when it comes to our inner or emotional experiences. As best as you can, be gentle with yourself and others, seek to understand before seeking to be understood. <\/span>(Moon in Gemini<\/strong> squares Neptune in Pisces<\/strong>, exact at 11:15pm EDT<\/em>)<\/p>\n Friday night\/<\/strong>Saturday very early morning, a harmonious Mars\/Jupiter aspect<\/em> becomes exact at 1:14am EDT. We started to feel this aspect from last week, Saturday <\/b>(April 10th) on; it will be strong until next week Thursday evening <\/b>(April 22nd). This aspect brings optimism, enthusiasm, and expansion to our personal goals, creative projects, and explorations.<\/p>\n It’s a good time for bold, decisive action that leads very directly to success in our various projects — especially those connected to writing, teaching, learning, studying, sharing information, shipping things, or any form of sales and marketing. Our positive attitude helps us to take risks that get us unstuck, and we have the vigor to blast through challenges; use this aspect to tackle anything that seemed impossible in the past \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 23-29 degrees of\u00a0<\/i>Gemini, Aquarius, <\/i><\/b>or <\/i>Libra<\/i><\/b>? If so, you will be especially blessed by this aspect. This is also true for those of us who have our\u00a0Ascendant\u00a0or Sun-sign in\u00a0<\/i>Aries<\/i><\/b>\u00a0or\u00a0<\/i>Sagittarius<\/i><\/b>\u00a0(Mars is the ruler of Aries, Jupiter of Sagittarius).<\/i><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Saturday <\/b>is a huge day (at least where astrological aspects are concerned)! The day begins with the Moon in chatty, versatile Gemini<\/strong><\/em>, where it remains until 3:25pm EDT<\/strong> (see Thursday very early morning for details).<\/p>\n Saturday before 11am (and then again after 3:30pm EDT):<\/strong>\u00a0it’s time to take actions on our New Moon intentions.<\/em> If you set Intentions Sunday night, Monday or Tuesday this week — after the New Moon became exact — today (Saturday<\/strong>) will be the best time to take relevant actions.<\/p>\n If you wrote your intentions down, go back and take another look at what came through intuitively. If you didn\u2019t write anything down, get quiet for a moment and check in with yourself: What actions are calling to me?<\/p>\n Saturday at 11:03am EDT, <\/b>we enter a Moon VoC<\/span><\/a> that will last for almost 4.5 hours, until 3:25pm EDT.<\/b> Use this intuitive time as an opportunity to communicate with others, so you can creatively move things forward — especially anything connected to personal goals or projects.<\/p>\n As always with a\u00a0Moon VoC<\/span><\/a>, as best as you can, don’t start anything brand-new, stick to routine things, or simply go with the flow. You may also want to plan Saturday late morning until the afternoon ahead of time.<\/p>\n Saturday early afternoon<\/strong>, an opportune Mercury\/Jupiter aspect<\/em> becomes exact at 12pm EDT. We started to feel this aspect from Friday morning on; it will be strong until Sunday morning. <\/b>This aspect is an opportunity for us to expand our thinking and express ourselves with confidence and optimism — we share what’s important to us from a place of open-mindedness and excitement.<\/p>\n This connection also creates a possibility of expansion via stepping into uncharted territory. Humor can be a great way to tap into this energetic combo. This planetary connection also favors short trips, writing, teaching, studying, and making observations. We more readily exercise good judgment and are more “philosophical” and open to learning.<\/p>\n As with any opportunity, we have to “take” it — it requires we take action. What could you do that would instill confidence in your exploration of the mind? Is there a new mental process that is asking to be explored? Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 24-28 degrees of\u00a0<\/i>Aries, Aquarius,\u00a0Sagittarius,<\/i><\/b>\u00a0or\u00a0<\/i>Gemini<\/i><\/b>? If so, you will be more aware of this opportunity.\u00a0This is also true for those of us who have our\u00a0Ascendant\u00a0or Sun-sign in\u00a0<\/i>Gemini, Virgo<\/i><\/b> or <\/i>Sagittarius<\/i><\/b> (Mercury rules Gemini and Virgo; Jupiter is the ruler of Sagittarius).<\/i><\/p>\n Saturday afternoon<\/strong>, an opportune Mercury\/Mars aspect<\/em> becomes exact at 3:09pm EDT. We started feeling this aspect from Friday morning on; it will be strong\u00a0until Sunday evening.\u00a0<\/b>This aspect provides an opportunity to connect thought to action. Body and mind can align; words and deeds connect with ease. As with any opportunity, we have to “take” this one: it will not happen by itself.<\/p>\n Ask yourself: What actions call to me today? How are those actions connected to my personal projects?<\/p>\n One other thing worth mentioning:\u00a0since April 3rd, <\/i><\/b>Mercury in\u00a0<\/i>Aries<\/i><\/b>\u00a0has been in a “mutual reception” with Mars in\u00a0<\/i>Gemini\u00a0<\/i><\/b>— in other words, these planets are in each other’s signs\u00a0until<\/b> April 19th<\/b>; during that time, they support each other’s agenda. We seek out mental stimulation: sharing, teaching, learning, writing, etc…. and we want to move fast! Patience is not on top of our list…<\/p>\n Our disdain for routine keeps us busy; we may feel quite fidgety or full of nervous energy. As best as you can, make lists, focus on things that support your well-being in all areas of your life — and most of all: choose wisely! Ask yourself: what might I discover about myself and my desires if I allowed myself to listen?<\/p>\n Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or any personal planets) in 24-28 degrees of <\/i>Aries, Gemini, Leo<\/i><\/b>, or\u00a0<\/i>Aquarius<\/i><\/b>? If so, you may be more aware of this opportunity. This is also true for those of us who have our\u00a0Ascendant\u00a0or Sun-sign in\u00a0<\/i>Gemini, Virgo<\/i><\/b> or <\/i>Aries<\/i><\/b>\u00a0 (Mercury is the ruler of Gemini and Virgo; Mars rules Aries).<\/i><\/p>\n Also, on Saturday afternoon, at 3:25pm EDT<\/strong>, the Moon moves into protective, nurturing Cancer<\/strong><\/em>, where it will journey until next week Tuesday very early morning<\/strong> (April 20th). With this Moon placement, we are more sensitive to what people say to (and about) us, so be kind to yourself and others. Emotional safety is important to us at this time: We like connecting to the familiar, home or family becomes our sanctuary.<\/p>\n Nurture yourself and others, but remember: Make sure your glass is filled before letting others drink from it \u2014 otherwise we might start resenting others for draining our energies.<\/p>\n Saturday late afternoon<\/strong>, a challenging Mercury\/Pluto aspect<\/em> becomes exact at 5:49pm EDT. We started to feel this aspect build from last Friday on, it will remain strong until Monday morning <\/b>(April 19th). This aspect creates some tension in our lives. We may feel anxious or stressed by one or more situations or interactions to do with our own personal goals.<\/p>\n We are being invited to grow and make some changes in our lives, particularly in terms of our thinking processes. We are being asked to find creative solutions and 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 We have tremendous focus and drive right now, which can tip into obsession. With this aspect an all-or-nothing attitude is very likely. Choose love over fear whenever possible. Not many people enjoy being second-guessed all the time, yet that is something that we are inclined to do now.<\/p>\n However, our determination to get to the bottom of any matter, to rip away falsehoods and expose true motives, can be used for good if we employ it in our work, for example, in regards to investigations or research. This is an opportunity to learn to harness our intense mental energy and apply it productively. We are also capable of very hard work, focus and effort now.<\/p>\n We have a great love of debate, but should be careful that we don’t overpower others with our strong opinions, attempting to “convert” them to our frame of mind, or treat regular exchanges of opinion as battlegrounds. Connect to yourself and others, empowering yourself\/them with what you feel passionate about.<\/p>\n Choose your words\/thoughts carefully, from a deeply connected and empowered place rather than from a place of fear, self-protection or a need for survival.<\/p>\n Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in <\/i>23-29 degrees of Aries, Capricorn, Libra,<\/b> or Cancer<\/b>? If so, you will be more affected by this aspect.<\/i> This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in <\/i>Gemini, Virgo <\/i><\/b>or <\/i>Scorpio<\/i><\/b>(Mercury is the ruler of Gemini and Virgo; Pluto rules Scorpio)<\/i><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Sunday<\/strong>, the Moon remains in protective, nurturing Cancer<\/strong><\/em> all day<\/strong> (see Saturday afternoon for details).<\/p>\n Sunday very early morning<\/strong>, a somewhat challenging Mars\/Pluto aspect<\/em> becomes exact at 12:26am EDT. We started to feel this connection from <\/b>Saturday very early morning on; it will be strong\u00a0until Monday very early morning.<\/strong> We feel uneasy about something, almost awkward — and we need to make a choice. An inner awareness needs to be developed in order to see what needs adjusting.<\/p>\n As best as you can, evaluate any projects before getting involved; our great energy and genuine humanitarian spirit could feed other people’s unrealistic expectations, leaving us feeling drained and unappreciated.<\/p>\n If we are able to reevaluate our everyday habits and inner dialog, we will see whether or not they really support our long term goals. If you have the choice, go deeper rather than faster — empower yourself and others by thinking long-term, rather than zooming into multiple directions, trying to do everything at once.<\/p>\n Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 25-28 degrees of <\/i>Gemini<\/i><\/b>\u00a0or\u00a0<\/i>Capricorn<\/i><\/b>? If so, you will be more affected by this aspect.\u00a0This is also true for those of us who have our\u00a0Ascendant\u00a0or Sun-sign in\u00a0<\/i>Aries<\/i><\/b>\u00a0or\u00a0<\/i>Scorpio<\/i><\/b>\u00a0(Mars is the ruler of Aries; Pluto rules Scorpio).<\/i><\/p>\n Sunday late morning<\/strong>, we are invited to make adjustments and (as best as we can) find creative solutions to seemingly insoluble situations. Make space both for healing around anger or self-identity and for taking care of emotional or family issues.\u00a0 <\/span>(Moon in Cancer<\/strong> squares Chiron in Aries<\/strong>, exact at 11:25am EDT<\/em>)<\/p>\n Sunday afternoon<\/strong>, we are asked to make some inner adjustments, as we may experience some internal discomfort. Personal comfort and safety is important for the Moon in Cancer<\/b>, yet Saturn in Aquarius<\/b> reminds us that staying attached to the past is not going to lead to new creations, or bring forth new visions for the future. (Moon in Cancer<\/strong> quincunxes Saturn in Aquarius<\/strong>, exact at 4:24pm EDT<\/em>)<\/p>\n Sunday late evening<\/strong>, a Sun\/Mercury alignment in 28 degrees of Aries<\/strong><\/em> becomes exact at 9:50pm EDT. We started to feel this aspect from Thursday evening on; it will remain strong until next week Wednesday morning <\/b>(April 21st). <\/b><\/b>This aspect indicates a confident mind and an analytical approach to life. Intelligence and communication abilities are strong at this time; however, we may not listen as well as the other speaks — we might be too busy thinking about what to say next.<\/p>\n Given that this alignment takes place in Aries,<\/strong> we may feel particularly impatient, rash, impulsive, aggressive even — so do your best to not create conflict or antagonize the people around you.<\/p>\n We want an active role in communications — it’s very hard for us to passively listen and absorb information right now. What we say or write now is impactful, so choose your words wisely: If people hung on your every word, what would you say then? What would you hold back from saying?<\/p>\n Our opinions are strong and our thinking independent — and we’re proud of both — so our egos may get bruised if we don’t feel “heard”. As best as you can, express yourself fully, knowing that others may have a different opinion and that’s ok.<\/p>\n Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in the following: 25-29 degrees of <\/i>Aries, Libra<\/i><\/b>, Cancer, <\/b><\/i>Capricorn<\/i><\/b>, or 0-1 degree of <\/i>Taurus, Scorpio, Leo, <\/i><\/b>or<\/i> Aquarius? <\/i><\/b>If so, you will be more affected by this alignment.<\/i> This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in<\/i> Leo, Gemini<\/i><\/b> or<\/i> Virgo<\/i><\/b> (the Sun rules Leo; Mercury is the ruler of Gemini and Virgo).<\/i><\/p>\n <\/p>\n A heads up for next Monday (April 19th):<\/b> the Moon remains in protective, nurturing <\/i>Cancer<\/i> all day<\/b> (see Saturday afternoon for details \u2014 April 17th). At 6:29am EDT,<\/b> Mercury changes signs from Aries<\/strong> to Taurus<\/strong><\/em>, where it will journey until May 3rd. At 4:33pm EDT,<\/b> the Sun<\/em> changes signs from Aries<\/strong> to Taurus<\/strong><\/em> until May 20th. <\/b>At 8:03pm EDT<\/strong>, we enter a Moon VoC<\/span><\/a> that will last for a little over 6 hours, until 2:11am EDT <\/b>(Tuesday very early morning – April 20th). More about all the details in next week\u2019s forecast \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n Join me for my next FORECASTING FORUM, on Friday, April 23rd at 2pm EDT<\/strong>\/11am PDT\/7pm BST. Please note <\/strong>we’ll talk about Pluto’s Station phase<\/em> in 26\u00ba of Capricorn<\/strong>, and the Super Full Moon in Scorpio<\/strong><\/em> (exact on April 26th) — in relationship to our own birth charts!<\/p>\n If you want to know how these planetary movements are impacting you personally<\/strong>, join me live or<\/em> sign up for the mp4-video presentation.<\/p>\n To join for FREE every month<\/strong>, become a Star Member on my site<\/a>. \u201c I <\/em>LOVE your monthly forums. They keep me connected to the cosmic vibes. More importantly, the forums remind me how to connect to myself with the use of astrology. You are a wonderful compassionate teacher Sonja and I feel blessed to have you leading the way!\u201d<\/em> \u2014 Karen W.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n To register for this month only<\/strong>, click here<\/a> \u2014 Early Bird Special<\/strong> available until April 20th at midnight!!!<\/strong><\/p>\n Have a fantastic week! Stay healthy, strong, centered, safe and keep tuning in! May we all be free from attachments and aversions (:Now, this week\u2019s Forecast\u2026<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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<\/del>Venus moves from fast-paced, enthusiastic, active Aries<\/strong> into steady, sensual Taurus<\/strong><\/em>, where she will journey until May 8th<\/b>. For the next 3.5 weeks,<\/strong> we love receiving physical pleasures and comforts. Our relationships are centered around delicious foods, wine and sensuality.<\/p>\n<\/h3>\n
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