Astrological Forecasts

April 1st may be April Fool’s Day, but astrologically, there is no fooling around.

The month starts on Thursday (Jupiter’s day) with the Moon in Scorpio. Scorpio does

not know how to fool around. We have the Moon trine Jupiter, though, so the world

does not have to be deadly serious. And, Venus changes signs and enters Taurus (a

sign it rules). Life may not instantly become better, but at least it can look

better.

Fri Apr 02 Mercury changes signs and enters Taurus, too. This lightens things up,

although perhaps slowing down the pace. The Moon enters Sagittarius, making

impatience even more of an issue. Why rush? Everything is not a race.

Sat Apr 03 the Moon is in Sagittarius when Venus squares Mars. Look at the bigger

picture, and don’t fiercely cling to your opinion.

Sun Apr 04 is Easter Sunday. The Moon enters Capricorn in the evening, and is there

when Venus trines Pluto. Necessary changes can still have some beauty about them.

An hour later, Mercury squares Mars. Resist pointless criticism, especially

self-criticism.

Mon Apr 05 the Moon conjuncts Pluto in Capricorn. A mild Heads Up. Work on

something radically transformative, if only in private and for a few moments.

Tue Apr 06 the Moon is in Capricorn when Mercury trines Pluto. Those necessary

changes may start to make a little sense. That evening, Pluto goes stationary

retrograde. That slight feeling of more security is an illusion, but it’s still

nice.

Wed Apr 07 the Moon enters Aquarius early in the morning. We can look forward to a

month of Wednesdays with the Moon in fixed signs. Think persistence, rather than

stubbornness. Engage in something, and stick with it. Midday, Saturn retrogrades

back into the sign of Virgo. Heads Up. Fear no rewriting or editing task. Nor is

there any fear of being rushed. Good work cannot be rushed.

Fri Apr 09 the Moon conjuncts Neptune in Aquarius. Dream something good for the

mass market. Four hours later, the Moon moves into Pisces. Some of your personal

feelings will resonate with others.

Sat Apr 10 the Moon is in Pisces for a day of sextiles. The Moon sextiles Pluto in

the early morning. This can take away the worst of the sting from some unwelcomed

change. Mid-afternoon, the Moon sextiles Mercury. It becomes easier to present a

difficult idea to even difficult people. Evening, the Moon sextiles Venus.

Regardless of how the day went, it now has the warm inner glow of a glass of wine.

Take gentle assistance where you find it.

Sun Apr 11 the Moon conjuncts Jupiter in Pisces. Swim with the big fish today.

Mon Apr 12 the Moon conjuncts Uranus in Pisces. Be careful that you don’t offend

unintentionally. About three hours later, the Moon opposes Saturn retrograde. Any

serious misstep earlier in the day may come back to haunt you. Don’t be knocked off

balance.

Tue Apr 13 the Moon is in Aries all day. Limit feverish activity to your work.

It’s the day before the New Moon. Heads Up. Don’t do anything rash that isn’t

absolutely necessary.

Wed Apr 14 is the New Moon at 24Ari. Begin something that’s expressly for you.

Your passion for it will carry you through to completion.

Thu Apr 15 the Moon is in Taurus all day, conjuncting Mercury in the midafternoon.

It’s Tax Day in the U.S. It’s also, I believe, the 98th anniversary of the sinking

of the Titanic. Way too late for a heads up on that one.

Fri Apr 16 the Moon conjuncts Venus in Taurus. Sit still and savor something you

love. Late that night, the Moon enters Gemini. Look forward to a weekend of

productivity, mental cross-fertilization, and brainstorming. Wait, there’s more.

Heads Up!! Mercury is grinding to a halt in the sky, to go stationary retrograde

tomorrow. Think computer backups, cell phones and all things with batteries well

charged, all the usual electronic, mechanical, transportational, and communicational

things safeguarded. Or maybe it’s as simple as knowing where your checkbook, keys,

Ipod, and notebooks are. Heads Up!

Sat Apr 17 the Moon is in Gemini when Venus sextiles Jupiter. Communicate

gracefully, but with restraint, because eight hours later comes the Mercury

stationary retrograde at 12Tau. Prepare to feel like your brain is slipping into a

deep freeze. Stay calm. Everyone else feels like it, too. Drive carefully. Heads

Up!

Mon Apr 19 the Moon enters Cancer in the early morning. Cravings for home space

fill the mind and heart. That night, the Sun changes signs and enters Taurus. The

need to manically live the life of Aries is over and we can settle deep into

something more substantial and hopefully more comfortable.

Wed Apr 21 the Moon enters Leo. Write with brilliance, willing to take risks with

words and themes.

Thu Apr 22 the Moon conjuncts Mars in Leo. This can be a high energy day. And,

it’s Earth Day. Some of us feel that each day is Earth Day. I mean, where do you

live?

Fri Apr 23 the Moon enters Virgo midday, and about an hour and half later, Venus

squares Neptune. Share criticism and edit with a light hand. That evening, Venus

sextiles Uranus. It’s not too late in the day to be adventuresome.

Sat Apr 24 the Moon is in Virgo when Venus trines Saturn retrograde. Doubts about

earlier efforts will vaporize. Late that night, Venus changes signs and moves into

Gemini. Suddenly there aren’t enough people with whom to share all these luscious

new observations and opinions. Thank goodness for email.

Sun Apr 25 Mercury squares Mars in the very early hours. You can be polite and

still not agree. Later that morning, the Sun trines Pluto. Enjoy the power of your

convictions, especially concerning the upbeat. The Moon conjuncts Saturn

retrograde, then enters the sign of Libra. Tomorrow can be a very satisfying day.

Mon Apr 26 the Moon is in Libra when Saturn retrograde opposes Uranus. Major Heads

Up. If your work needs some major innovation, stop putting it off and just do it.

In the world at large, this aspect suggests that if a big change needs to be done,

there may be less resistance than normal. Be happy about that Saturn retrograde.

Wed Apr 28 we have the Full Moon at 08Sco. This is the stuff of deep-seated

passion. Another Heads Up. Tackle that crucial climax scene with confidence.

Thirty minutes later the Moon opposes Mercury. Let no one interrupt you or talk you

out of it. Four hours later, the Sun conjuncts Mercury retrograde. Take a

well-deserved break from all that mental exercise.

Thu Apr 29 the Moon enters Sagittarius, where it remains through the end of the

month. End on a high note and write big. Feel good about it.

April has a few heavy-duty days in it, but nothing we haven’t weathered before.

Persist in your pursuits. It’s surprising how, long after the fact, you learn that

people not only like what you did but they admire you just for doing it. Don’t lean

on that, though. Don’t lean on anything. Dig in, churn away, and work your way

through to the end. No one can stop you. Be brave, inventive, and even brilliant,

like the flowers of spring. Some of them are perennials, you know. Heads Up!