April 1, April Fool’s Day, a day known for jokes, spoofs, and trickery, is a Full Moon at 12 Libra. The Sun in Aries midway between the slow movers, Neptune and Saturn, and the asteroid Chiron joined with dwarf planet, Eris, all in Aries, has everyone on edge a bit with the wild way the power figures are shredding themes like Democracy, International Alliances, and open ocean free shipping. It make us feel that stability and safety are disappearing from the world. It’s no joke that Congress is retreating from boldly standing for our rights against a leader who has eyes on being ‘The World Leader of all time.’
Both Sun and Moon are in a T-square (90 deg) Jupiter, planet of Justice, Truth, and the Rule of Law. The pressure is on Congress to stand up for those who elected them and do the wise thing, rise above the demands from leadership and protect the American right to vote.
Mercury, the planet of decisions, commercial business, negotiations, and dissemination of information will make a trine (120 deg) aspect to Jupiter. Now that both planets are direct in motion, new actions can take place. The two planets working together suggests that the influences of justice and economic sense are strong for both planets at this time. Policy makers may be instilled with the will to play fair and make the choices that serve the people, rather than deprive citizens of their voting rights. Something is going to shift by Friday, April 3.
On the same day, Venus, representing values, harmony, and beneficial relationships will be in a challenging aspect to Pluto, the higher order of power and control. There is a turning point with this contact that offers new revelations that will give insight and new perspectives to change attitudes and beliefs. In asking such questions as, “who benefits from the suppression of certain information?” Truth will be revealed. The answers will shake things up.
Saturn is at the midpoint of the aspect, suggesting that Congress is likely to put a curb on extending economic responsibility for military spending, and the expenses of higher energy costs resulting from the further destruction of Iranian facilities.
By Sunday, the 5th, the Sun will square Jupiter, just before the Moon enters Sagittarius, Jupiter’s domain, giving this aspect the power of the Fire signs, thus quick decisions, and swift actions with justice as the goal. This theme ignites the week ahead with the energy of collective drive for independence and justice.
On Wednesday, April 8, Mars, on that last degree of Pisces, sends a cooperative sextile aspect to Uranus, representing brilliant resolutions to the shared problems. Uranus is also ending its transit of 29 Taurus. We will see an end to some covert mischief that has been allowed too long, bringing forward the agents of good to be empowered to push for right alignment in business and in government. Practical minds will prevail.
On April 9, Venus in Taurus receives a trine from the Capricorn Moon as it meets with Uranian planet Cupido, suggesting practical agreements toward improved relationships. This could result in Congress settling disputes and making some positive resolutions to improve financial stress on American families.
Then, Mars enters its domain of Aries, gaining dignity and initiating a shift to action with pride for the flag and American democracy. It might suddenly feel like we can manage to make improvements and gain agreements.
By Sunday, April 12, the two benefics, Venus and Jupiter, link in a sextile (60 deg) aspect, allowing the easy flow of kindness and protective grace to have a place in negotiations. They set the stage for new agreements. Also, Mars conjuncts Neptune, which can be a positive start to something that gives great hope for the future. The Wright brother’s first flight had this pair active. This could be a turning point of inspiration.
Mercury enters Aries on the 15th just after making a sextile agreement aspect with Uranus. Things are shifting in a positive way. Innovative ideas arise from willing participants in discussion to find resolutions. The Moon also enters Aries, making eight planets in the sign for a few days. That is a powerful statement of the energy of “I Am.” It is time for authentic words and deeds and standing for what we believe in.
No matter what is going on in the greater world, it is time to be your own hero. Heros face challenging decisions and find solutions by being open in discussion and allowing everyone to be heard. Leadership emerges through bold actions.
The New Moon is on Friday, April 17, at 27 Aries. This completes the period with 8 planets in Aries. Dwarf planet Eris, who boldly speaks up for the disenfranchised and cries out for Justice, is still linked with the wounded healer, Chiron and together they make sure that during this New Moon, events highlight and emphasize the value of all people and supports the rights of all citizens to have the Right to Vote in fair and free elections. The theme for this time is inclusivity.
Venus makes a conjunction with Uranus in the last degree of Taurus and then enters Gemini on April 23. Gemini is the sign of twins, two phases of the same thing. Uranus is a planet of change, revolution, and unique innovative ideas. Uranus enters Gemini on April 25. The shift to the Air element opens up communications and allows for redirection. It will be a time of new developments and inventions that can add fresh awareness to the energy of this period.
Leading into the last week of the month, the Sun, now in Taurus, has a square (90 deg) aspect to Pluto, which is revealing to us the deeper truth of the powerful underworld network, long concealed. The tense face-off around power could mean high tension on the political stage. Neptune is halfway between them, showing the spiritual impact that the truth will have on our country.
In your personal lives, trust your instincts, especially this week when pressure is applied to rush a decision. Listen to you inner voice and trust the process if you are challenging the general narrative, searching for the truth. Many mysterious things will be sorted out in the coming weeks.
Venus in Gemini will make a trine (120 deg) aspect to Pluto on April 28th. Venus moves past Uranus. For months all the planets, except Jupiter have been contained between Pluto in Aquarius and Uranus in Taurus. General energy has felt stagnant and under the influence of erratic forces leaving us with a sense of overwhelm. Venus in Gemini takes us into a new perspective on the corruption that has become obvious behind the scenes in government. Venus searches for resolutions, reforms, and reasserts established and cherished values.
As we head into May, we will see things change more quickly. Saturn, who has been in Pisces for two and a half years is now gaining speed as it shoves ahead in Aries. It will station retrograde in early July at 14 Aries 45. This is opposed to the position of Saturn in the USA chart, and square to the Sun. We will see an important transit junction ahead for the USA that will mark new historical events on American soil.
Until then, be alert, conscious of your own words and deeds, and be as kind as you can to those who cross your path. Aries leads the way, even if no one is following.