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Your Monthly Horoscope for April 2024

Overall Energy in April

HappyBirthdaytotheAriesandTauruspeoplethismonth!

Mercury has a sense of humor and starts the month in grand “April Fools” Style by going Retrograde on the 1st in Aries, just to keep us on our toes. I hope you did your taxes early,otherwise make sure you double and triple check every detail as Mercury likes to fool around with communication of all kinds.

Did you celebrate with a special intention on the Full Moon Eclipse last month? If not,be sure to note the upcoming New Moon SOLAR ECLIPSE on the 7th in ARIES!! Not only to watch but to utilize the powerhouse of manifesting energy that an Eclipse portal offers.

This month will express a packed house of energies playing in Aries. You will feel Mercury, North Node, Chiron, Sun and Venus all in Aries. That is a lot of “Me, Me, Me” energy.My story, my thoughts, my passion, my wounds, my identity, and my values. Whew.This is the month to get clear on who you are, and who you are not.The Eclipse will be drawing this out of us over the next 6 months. Yup, 6 months of clearing away the gunk that is not true or in integrity. (Hint: narcissism or codependence.)

Thankfully we still have Saturn, Mars and Neptune in Pisces, balancing the “Me myself and I” parade, in order to bring in a flux of compassionate responsibility with our actions. Mars and Saturn meet in the sky on the 10th and may bring up some tension with elders, authority figures or old style thinkers.

The Eclipse is just 1 of the important events this month.

Starting on the 17th-25th Jupiter the great blesser and expander, will meet with Uranus the archetype of a Uniqueness and future building. This is actually an auspicious meeting that brings unexpected luck and in the past this has proved to be a time to buy alottery ticket. However, with mercury retrograde, it’s a risk… You may feel extra happy and optimistic from this joining duo, look out for other unexpected opportunities that Uranus throws at you.

On April 20th the Sun enters Earth sign Taurus, the bull.And we celebrate Earth Day on the 22nd. I hope you are getting spring fever and planning your garden!

On April 24th we get a Full Moon in Scorpio. This Full Moon is a bit tricky, as Pluto is stirring up power dynamics, plus we are just in the wake of the Eclipse energy and feeling a bit off center… I recommend that you take your time in reactions to people… go slow and really think about your words before you speak. The Sun in Taurus is firm, grounded, and stubborn. Yet the moon in Scorpio is feeling a bit intense and serious.

Take a breath as we get to the last week of April, Mercury goes Direct on the 25th! Whew…
Signs that may have a challenge or trigger with this Solar Eclipse are Capricorn, Libra, and Cancer. Be kind to yourself as eclipses bring up an unconscious side to shift

Aries (Fire) Sun Moon, Rising— March 21-April 19
Aries you are on ﬁre this month, punintended! So much action packed energy in your sign,with an Eclipse to boot. Exercise is very important to burn off the extraﬁre, otherwise you may accidentally move into arrogance. You have support to take a leap and create that thing you have been wanting, just research xtra carefully and double check your facts. Best to launch or move forward on the project in May or June.

Taurus (Earth) Sun Moon Rising— April 20-May 20
You are especially blessed this month in the week of 17th - 25th.Good news, or money in the mail are possible. If you decide to invest or spend, be especially certain you research all options as Mercury is still adding some trickery to communications. You will be popular with friends, and maybe a good time to network for something you are planning to expand or create. The Full Moon is a bit tricky for you, and may cause tension in relationships.

Gemini (Air) Sun Moon Rising—May 21-June 20
There is potential for your friendships and dreams in life to be the focus this month. Begentle and wary with others on the 10th. Friction is high on this day. This month is good for you, Gemini, as the Aries party is beneﬁtting you. Perhaps your role can be to be the therapist for some of the other signs!

Cancer (Water) Sun Moon Rising—June 21-July 22
Hold your boundaries Cancer, take time for your emotional well being this month. This Aries time is causing some prickly stuff, and it’s a good time to revisit those self care techniques. Water therapies like swimming, showers, and hot tubs will be helpful. You are especially feeling this Eclipse season until the end of the year, so gather up yourself healing techniques. The Scorpio Full Moon will offer you some healing and you will beneﬁt by journaling.

Leo (Fire) Sun Moon Rising—July 23-August 22
Fire on Leo! Take advantage of the heavy ﬁre lineup in Aries before the 20th, and tap into your inner Yang/Action center. Hosting aparty to spread some joy with friends is right up your alley. Once the sun enters Taurus, your enthusiasm will decline, however and you will need to watch your expenses. I do not recommend sudden investments, lottery tickets, or risky endeavors for you.

Virgo (Earth) Sun Moon Rising—August 23-September 22
This is not a month to take out a loan, fudge on taxes or going to debt. You are being asked to go over your budget and reconsider your habits. Your day to be mindful and compassionate is the 10th, maybe take the day off, your ﬂexibility with others is being challenged on this day. This month is about you and your relationship with yourself. How is it going? Did you ﬁre that inner critic yet?

Libra (Air) Sun Moon Rising—September 23-October 22
Libra is the sign of balance, I hope you have a practice to bring you back to balance. The Eclipse last month and this month are stimulating you in ways that won’t be seen for several months, so self care and grounding are key. If you are experiencing relationship challenges it is important to have an action plan for keeping your balance. Consider: Girls day out/Self help book/Meditation/Exercise.

Scorpio (Water) Sun Moon Rising—October 23-November 21
You can be the words of wisdom for many people this month. You don’t always speak but when you do it is profound. However after the 20th, when the sun moves to Taurus, you may start to feel some pressure in a different way. Your career or daily activities are highlighted this month, time to start something new? Use the Full Moon on the 24th to let go of what you need to graduate from and look forward to allowing something new.

Sagittarius (Fire) Sun Moon Rising—November 22-December 21
As a Fire sign you are feeling energized with the Aries party this month. It is important to be mindful of enthusiasm vs. arrogance. An authority ﬁgure may challenge you on the 10th, if you get plenty of rest and exercise prior you will respond from a better place. But knowthis may be for your own lessons, to make you a better person. Have you been having enough fun lately? This is a great month to plan your recreation and hobby time.

Capricorn (Earth) Sun Moon Rising—December 22-January 19
Security is the theme for you this month, and maybe anxiety. Exercise is key to keep you grounded. You may be wanting to move house, but challenges with money could come up. It’s best to wait for any large spending until next month. If you need to have an important conversation, consider a mediator to help the situation. Triple check all moving parts if signing a contract this month.

Aquarius (Air) Sun Moon Rising—Jan 20-Feb 18
I would take advantage of the Eclipses to ask for the 2024 year to be kind and gentle with you. Your identity is getting an upgrade and it could feel prickly. Know that it is all for your best and ﬁghting it won’t make it better. You are receiving help this month to do some inner work, to assist this transition, so make a plan. The 17-25 this a time to be mindful and go slow, be gentle with yourself. Keep the faith, next month will be easier!

Pisces (Water) Sun Moon Rising—Feb 19-March 20
You begin the month with 4 planets in Pisces, with Venus entering Aries on the 5th. You are probably feeling rather good, balanced and optimistic. Have you considered taking a leadership role or a role of authority? Your wisdom is greatly needed, and will be well received. If you haven’t already, this is a good time to take steps in building your legacy or planning it out… whether it’s money, or a reputation, or a project you have created. The Full Moon on the 24 this in harmony with your sign, another reason that you may be helpful to those people feeling more tension. You will have good luck in the last week of the month.

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