By Elizabeth Hazel
Events: New Moon/Solar Eclipse in Taurus (29th); Venus enters Aries (2nd)
SUNDAY April 27: The Aries Moon wanes through the fading briar patch of the cardinal Grand Cross during the early morning hours, opposing Mars, square Pluto, and finally conjunct Uranus at 6:01 am. The Moon squares Jupiter at 7:02 am and goes void of course for the remainder of the day. The day may hold important tasks or challenges, or require lengthy travels.
The Taurus Sun sextiles Neptune. This is a gentle, mystical aspect that accentuates pleasures, entertainment, and lovely sights. Travelers will see the beauties of spring – blooming trees, shrubs and flowers. Venus is parallel Mars, another aspect that heightens beauty and the ability to feel deeply about things.
MONDAY April 28: The Moon enters Taurus at 10:23 am. People are more willing to be hospitable and agreeable today. Mild weather prevails. Mercury has a busy week and makes several aspects with other planets as he races through Taurus. Mercury is inconjunct Mars today. Energy has to be applied to settling arrangements that accommodate everyone. This may take multiple phone calls, back and forth, before everything is settled to satisfaction. Mercury is also contra-parallel Saturn, so people make demands and set limits.
Venus quintiles Pluto; determination to work out all the details helps people persist and figure out ways around obstacles. Pluto adds intensity to the desire to achieve goals as the Taurus Moon adds persistence and stubborn determination to keep plowing forward. The Moon sextiles Neptune at 11:07 pm, giving a sweet, pleasurable end to the day. Sensual treats like clean sheets, fragrant candles, and soft music help people retreat from the day's efforts.
TUESDAY April 29: The New Moon/Solar Eclipse at 8 Taurus is at 2:14 am EDT. The Sun and Moon sextile Jupiter and trine Pluto, so major transformations are in the works. Venus and Saturn aspect and dominate the eclipse's Ascendant and Midheaven. Transformations combine beauty and order. Saturn reduces and streamlines the various elements in play. Those pressed to make choices are compelled to focus on absolute necessities and minimum requirements that are within the scope of resources at hand.
Venus, the eclipse's hostess, also has a lot of power over the eclipse since she's exalted and loosely trine of Saturn. Cutting requirements down to bare bones gives advantages by minimizing obstacles. Mediators will be able to hammer out compromises that help everyone deal with situations productively, especially if matters are in gridlock from conflicting demands. Saturn enforces the rules and limitations, but Venus has the power to grease the wheels with generosity. Some breakthroughs will occur in short order, perhaps enough to get things moving in the right direction. Forward momentum is initially slow, however, and may not really gain much speed until late May, when Mars goes direct.
Mercury is trine Pluto, so the day's discussions delve into deep topics, and may touch on the roots of resistance and discontent. It's difficult to fix problems if the reasons for the problem are unknown. Try to investigate the core of ongoing struggles today. After the eclipse, the Moon is conjunct Mercury (10:07 am), trine Pluto (10:40 am), sextile Jupiter (12:53 pm) and opposes Saturn at the end of the day (11:56 pm). The daylight aspects are highly productive, and encourage progress on practical, realistic levels.
WEDNESDAY April 30: Today is Walpurgis, the Germanic feast on the eve of Beltane. Twilight activities usually include feasts, bonfires, and orgies. The Taurus Moon sextiles Venus at 11:53 am and goes void-of-course. This is a very “good” void, since the Moon and Venus are exalted. Transactions move smoothly and have beneficial results. This is a great aspect for personal beauty, favoring hair cuts, facials, massages, manicures/pedicures, the acquisition of new clothing and needed domestic goods, including new plants for the garden.
Mercury sextiles Jupiter; its easy to connect and share information with mutual benefits. People are responsive to suggestions. It's easier to sell things and make convincing proposals about desired changes. Planets in three benefic-ruled signs – Pisces, Taurus, and Cancer – are sharing good aspects. This is favorable for almost anything that relates to relationships and exchanges, whether on personal or business levels. Venus is finishing up business as she travels through the final degrees of her exaltation, tying a ribbon on her gifts. The Moon enters Gemini at 4:56 pm, making a favorable exchange with Mercury. This is a great day for social events!
THURSDAY May 1: Today is Beltane or May Day, the annual mid-spring feast. The day starts on a wobbly note as the Moon squares Neptune (6:23 am). Things get a lot more focused and energetic in the afternoon as the Moon trines Mars (2:02 pm). The Sun and Mercury share minor aspects with Mars that suggest last-minute adjustments in plans and clever solutions.
Jupiter quintiles Juno – at least for today, the king and queen of Olympus get along and behave harmoniously. Juno is less shrewish and more beautiful in Taurus, and Jupiter is less of an overbearing bully. People may be more open and attracted to individuals or things that put them off in the past! And in spite of differences in style and temperament, people are able to work together productively to achieve goals with minimal arguments. It's a good day to mend fences and repair misunderstandings.
The Moon sextiles Uranus at 7:32 pm and goes void-of-course. Since most of the other planets are in earth and water signs, there's simply no other planet for her to aspect in Gemini, so she's stuck with this rather pre-emptive void. Moon-Uranus aspects are exciting and can be a bit wild and careless. If bonfires are planned for tonight, make sure fire-safety equipment is close at hand, and that a clean-up crew is organized before festivities begin. Excesses and carelessness will have consequences on the morrow!
FRIDAY May 2: Venus enters Aries today, where she is in detriment but in mutual reception with Mars in Libra. She no longer dominates Mars; now she's in a tit-for-tat exchange with him. The Moon is void all day, and Mercury is in opposition to Saturn. The wages of excess from Thursday include headaches and short tempers. Some suffer a swift onset of symptoms from wild swings in barometric pressure, allergies or sinus ailments. Mercury quintiles Neptune, so remedies and potions are at hand to counter-act any inconveniences.
The Sun is contra-parallel Saturn. If responsibilities weren't fulfilled this week, fault-finding or blame may be handed out. Authorities deliver stern lectures or scoldings. In a more positive sense, its a good day to trim & prune shrubbery, to tear out or tear down things that need repair, or to put paperwork in order and do accounts.
SATURDAY May 3: The Moon enters Cancer at 2:13 am. Today is a less grumpy day than Friday! The Moon wants domestic harmony in Cancer. She square Venus (2:43 am) and applies to trine Neptune (4:25 pm). Evening activities favor the arts, drama, and romantic ambiance.
The Sun trines Pluto. This aspect initiates the transformations promised by the solar eclipse. The Sun shines its light into Pluto's shadowy realm. This brings further enlightenment or resolutions to topics discussed on Tuesday, when Mercury was trine Pluto. The Sun is triumphant and all-seeing, while Pluto rules the dead and things in the underworld. On an earthly level, this heightens the abundance of early harvests of ripe strawberries and asparagus. On a personal level, this highlights the goods of the dead - inheritances of land, wealth, or goods. There may be attention on genetic legacies, close examinations of the affairs of dead people, or discussions about lifetime achievements. On a cultural level, there will be honors or recognition of dead people who made historic contributions.
Sun-Sign Horoscopes
Aries: Get down to the nitty-gritty, the bare minimum requirements for making transformations. Picky demands are obstacles that must be eliminated. People are cooperative and generous on Wednesday, but you have to follow through on offers before the doors close on Friday.
Taurus: Disappointing information eliminates hopes. Glimmers of a new identity and fresh possibilities begin to appear after Tuesday. Exchange favors on Wednesday. Missing deadlines on Friday will have consequences. Friendship, love, and family stability improve on Saturday.
Gemini: Unavoidable endings compel people to turn toward realistic options. Exciting news about major developments arrives midweek, but tangible benefits may be slow to manifest. Absent helpers and time limits confound plans on Friday. Fresh local produce is a delicious treat.
Cancer: Events in late April shift attention and change expectations. Cease unproductive efforts or change your methods. An avalanche of messages arrive midweek, with good news coming on Wednesday. Friday may bring irritations, but Saturday offers pleasant treats and visits.
Leo: Out with the old and in with the new. You shift gears with people, projects, and schedules. It's easy to make favorable agreements on Wednesday and Thursday. Friends or kids impose on your good nature on Friday. Enjoy the weekend by spending time outdoors with loved ones.
Virgo: Responsibilities change with the season. Some major phases or projects are completed. Friends open doors midweek, providing opportunities and options you've been seeking for a long time. If you're swift to take advantage of offers, there will be something to celebrate on Saturday.
Libra: Some elements of your life end as other people close doors or refuse appeals. Make haste to explore alternatives and ideas that pop up after Tuesday. People guide you by sharing what has worked for them. Options you've avoided become more attractive with further insights.
Scorpio: Problematic relationship issues fade as people finally land opportunities or find solutions. Difficult people are more cooperative. Wednesday is fabulous for mutually beneficial transactions. Compliments and bonuses improve team spirit and pride in work well-done.
Sagittarius: Work and personal efforts are moving in a new direction. The potential for income improvements and acquisitions increase after Tuesday; but if you snooze, you lose. Revise your schedule to accommodate productive options; eliminate time-wasters in spite of sentiment.
Capricorn: Releasing outworn self-images opens possibilities for development in new territory. Allowing hidden aspects of personality to shine forth attracts very different people into your life. Pleasing benefits arrive on Wednesday and Saturday. Loved ones are happy for your success.
Aquarius: It’s time to create new foundations if the old ones are obsolete. Highly attractive potentials arrive after Tuesday. Rewards and invitations arrive on Wednesday. Push to get business finished on Friday. Entertaining at home on Saturday brings friends together.
Pisces: This week is touched with magic, wonderful beginnings and opportunities. An annoying obstacle dissolves without effort on your part. Special bonuses and joys arrive on Wednesday. Social situations require some juggling, but Saturday is quite fine for celebratory gatherings.
Events: New Moon/Solar Eclipse in Taurus (29th); Venus enters Aries (2nd)
SUNDAY April 27: The Aries Moon wanes through the fading briar patch of the cardinal Grand Cross during the early morning hours, opposing Mars, square Pluto, and finally conjunct Uranus at 6:01 am. The Moon squares Jupiter at 7:02 am and goes void of course for the remainder of the day. The day may hold important tasks or challenges, or require lengthy travels.
The Taurus Sun sextiles Neptune. This is a gentle, mystical aspect that accentuates pleasures, entertainment, and lovely sights. Travelers will see the beauties of spring – blooming trees, shrubs and flowers. Venus is parallel Mars, another aspect that heightens beauty and the ability to feel deeply about things.
MONDAY April 28: The Moon enters Taurus at 10:23 am. People are more willing to be hospitable and agreeable today. Mild weather prevails. Mercury has a busy week and makes several aspects with other planets as he races through Taurus. Mercury is inconjunct Mars today. Energy has to be applied to settling arrangements that accommodate everyone. This may take multiple phone calls, back and forth, before everything is settled to satisfaction. Mercury is also contra-parallel Saturn, so people make demands and set limits.
Venus quintiles Pluto; determination to work out all the details helps people persist and figure out ways around obstacles. Pluto adds intensity to the desire to achieve goals as the Taurus Moon adds persistence and stubborn determination to keep plowing forward. The Moon sextiles Neptune at 11:07 pm, giving a sweet, pleasurable end to the day. Sensual treats like clean sheets, fragrant candles, and soft music help people retreat from the day's efforts.
TUESDAY April 29: The New Moon/Solar Eclipse at 8 Taurus is at 2:14 am EDT. The Sun and Moon sextile Jupiter and trine Pluto, so major transformations are in the works. Venus and Saturn aspect and dominate the eclipse's Ascendant and Midheaven. Transformations combine beauty and order. Saturn reduces and streamlines the various elements in play. Those pressed to make choices are compelled to focus on absolute necessities and minimum requirements that are within the scope of resources at hand.
Venus, the eclipse's hostess, also has a lot of power over the eclipse since she's exalted and loosely trine of Saturn. Cutting requirements down to bare bones gives advantages by minimizing obstacles. Mediators will be able to hammer out compromises that help everyone deal with situations productively, especially if matters are in gridlock from conflicting demands. Saturn enforces the rules and limitations, but Venus has the power to grease the wheels with generosity. Some breakthroughs will occur in short order, perhaps enough to get things moving in the right direction. Forward momentum is initially slow, however, and may not really gain much speed until late May, when Mars goes direct.
Mercury is trine Pluto, so the day's discussions delve into deep topics, and may touch on the roots of resistance and discontent. It's difficult to fix problems if the reasons for the problem are unknown. Try to investigate the core of ongoing struggles today. After the eclipse, the Moon is conjunct Mercury (10:07 am), trine Pluto (10:40 am), sextile Jupiter (12:53 pm) and opposes Saturn at the end of the day (11:56 pm). The daylight aspects are highly productive, and encourage progress on practical, realistic levels.
WEDNESDAY April 30: Today is Walpurgis, the Germanic feast on the eve of Beltane. Twilight activities usually include feasts, bonfires, and orgies. The Taurus Moon sextiles Venus at 11:53 am and goes void-of-course. This is a very “good” void, since the Moon and Venus are exalted. Transactions move smoothly and have beneficial results. This is a great aspect for personal beauty, favoring hair cuts, facials, massages, manicures/pedicures, the acquisition of new clothing and needed domestic goods, including new plants for the garden.
Mercury sextiles Jupiter; its easy to connect and share information with mutual benefits. People are responsive to suggestions. It's easier to sell things and make convincing proposals about desired changes. Planets in three benefic-ruled signs – Pisces, Taurus, and Cancer – are sharing good aspects. This is favorable for almost anything that relates to relationships and exchanges, whether on personal or business levels. Venus is finishing up business as she travels through the final degrees of her exaltation, tying a ribbon on her gifts. The Moon enters Gemini at 4:56 pm, making a favorable exchange with Mercury. This is a great day for social events!
THURSDAY May 1: Today is Beltane or May Day, the annual mid-spring feast. The day starts on a wobbly note as the Moon squares Neptune (6:23 am). Things get a lot more focused and energetic in the afternoon as the Moon trines Mars (2:02 pm). The Sun and Mercury share minor aspects with Mars that suggest last-minute adjustments in plans and clever solutions.
Jupiter quintiles Juno – at least for today, the king and queen of Olympus get along and behave harmoniously. Juno is less shrewish and more beautiful in Taurus, and Jupiter is less of an overbearing bully. People may be more open and attracted to individuals or things that put them off in the past! And in spite of differences in style and temperament, people are able to work together productively to achieve goals with minimal arguments. It's a good day to mend fences and repair misunderstandings.
The Moon sextiles Uranus at 7:32 pm and goes void-of-course. Since most of the other planets are in earth and water signs, there's simply no other planet for her to aspect in Gemini, so she's stuck with this rather pre-emptive void. Moon-Uranus aspects are exciting and can be a bit wild and careless. If bonfires are planned for tonight, make sure fire-safety equipment is close at hand, and that a clean-up crew is organized before festivities begin. Excesses and carelessness will have consequences on the morrow!
FRIDAY May 2: Venus enters Aries today, where she is in detriment but in mutual reception with Mars in Libra. She no longer dominates Mars; now she's in a tit-for-tat exchange with him. The Moon is void all day, and Mercury is in opposition to Saturn. The wages of excess from Thursday include headaches and short tempers. Some suffer a swift onset of symptoms from wild swings in barometric pressure, allergies or sinus ailments. Mercury quintiles Neptune, so remedies and potions are at hand to counter-act any inconveniences.
The Sun is contra-parallel Saturn. If responsibilities weren't fulfilled this week, fault-finding or blame may be handed out. Authorities deliver stern lectures or scoldings. In a more positive sense, its a good day to trim & prune shrubbery, to tear out or tear down things that need repair, or to put paperwork in order and do accounts.
SATURDAY May 3: The Moon enters Cancer at 2:13 am. Today is a less grumpy day than Friday! The Moon wants domestic harmony in Cancer. She square Venus (2:43 am) and applies to trine Neptune (4:25 pm). Evening activities favor the arts, drama, and romantic ambiance.
The Sun trines Pluto. This aspect initiates the transformations promised by the solar eclipse. The Sun shines its light into Pluto's shadowy realm. This brings further enlightenment or resolutions to topics discussed on Tuesday, when Mercury was trine Pluto. The Sun is triumphant and all-seeing, while Pluto rules the dead and things in the underworld. On an earthly level, this heightens the abundance of early harvests of ripe strawberries and asparagus. On a personal level, this highlights the goods of the dead - inheritances of land, wealth, or goods. There may be attention on genetic legacies, close examinations of the affairs of dead people, or discussions about lifetime achievements. On a cultural level, there will be honors or recognition of dead people who made historic contributions.
Sun-Sign Horoscopes
Aries: Get down to the nitty-gritty, the bare minimum requirements for making transformations. Picky demands are obstacles that must be eliminated. People are cooperative and generous on Wednesday, but you have to follow through on offers before the doors close on Friday.
Taurus: Disappointing information eliminates hopes. Glimmers of a new identity and fresh possibilities begin to appear after Tuesday. Exchange favors on Wednesday. Missing deadlines on Friday will have consequences. Friendship, love, and family stability improve on Saturday.
Gemini: Unavoidable endings compel people to turn toward realistic options. Exciting news about major developments arrives midweek, but tangible benefits may be slow to manifest. Absent helpers and time limits confound plans on Friday. Fresh local produce is a delicious treat.
Cancer: Events in late April shift attention and change expectations. Cease unproductive efforts or change your methods. An avalanche of messages arrive midweek, with good news coming on Wednesday. Friday may bring irritations, but Saturday offers pleasant treats and visits.
Leo: Out with the old and in with the new. You shift gears with people, projects, and schedules. It's easy to make favorable agreements on Wednesday and Thursday. Friends or kids impose on your good nature on Friday. Enjoy the weekend by spending time outdoors with loved ones.
Virgo: Responsibilities change with the season. Some major phases or projects are completed. Friends open doors midweek, providing opportunities and options you've been seeking for a long time. If you're swift to take advantage of offers, there will be something to celebrate on Saturday.
Libra: Some elements of your life end as other people close doors or refuse appeals. Make haste to explore alternatives and ideas that pop up after Tuesday. People guide you by sharing what has worked for them. Options you've avoided become more attractive with further insights.
Scorpio: Problematic relationship issues fade as people finally land opportunities or find solutions. Difficult people are more cooperative. Wednesday is fabulous for mutually beneficial transactions. Compliments and bonuses improve team spirit and pride in work well-done.
Sagittarius: Work and personal efforts are moving in a new direction. The potential for income improvements and acquisitions increase after Tuesday; but if you snooze, you lose. Revise your schedule to accommodate productive options; eliminate time-wasters in spite of sentiment.
Capricorn: Releasing outworn self-images opens possibilities for development in new territory. Allowing hidden aspects of personality to shine forth attracts very different people into your life. Pleasing benefits arrive on Wednesday and Saturday. Loved ones are happy for your success.
Aquarius: It’s time to create new foundations if the old ones are obsolete. Highly attractive potentials arrive after Tuesday. Rewards and invitations arrive on Wednesday. Push to get business finished on Friday. Entertaining at home on Saturday brings friends together.
Pisces: This week is touched with magic, wonderful beginnings and opportunities. An annoying obstacle dissolves without effort on your part. Special bonuses and joys arrive on Wednesday. Social situations require some juggling, but Saturday is quite fine for celebratory gatherings.