Your Starcast for April 19 to May 19 (Part 1)
Moving from the new beginnings of Aries to the stabilization of Taurus, the Sun enters this security-oriented sign on April 19, giving everybody a chance to slow down. Yet this period is quite dynamic and much busier than usual with two planets turning retrograde. Emotions heighten with the Scorpio full Moon on April 20, when it will be important to let go of something. The Sun's trine to Saturn on April 21 gives plenty of support, yet Venus in feisty Aries squares Mars on April 23 while Mars opposes Jupiter on April 24 indicates that you'll have lots of energy. Still, you'll need to be extra considerate of others to be successful in your endeavors. When Venus enters her home sign Taurus on April 30 practicality reigns, while Mercury's transit into Gemini on May 2 brings an abundance of information. You are likely to feel overwhelmed unless you make a point to take everything slowly. Saturn turns direct on May 2 just as Mercury's reaches a square to Saturn on May 3 when keeping silent may do more for you than just about anything else! With the Taurus new Moon on May 5, do something that helps you to feel materially or physically comfortable. On May 9 Jupiter turns retrograde for the first time in Capricorn, allowing you to review and to see if the ways you're growing still suit you. On the same day, energetic Mars enters leadership Leo -- so be bold! You get plenty of help with the Sun trine Jupiter on May 12 and Venus' sextile to exciting Uranus on May 18 and her trine to optimistic Jupiter on the same day. We end this solar month as we began, with the second full Moon in Scorpio on May 19 giving you a double dose of intensity and passion!
April 19: Sun enters Taurus
Taurus is the sign that rules the material world, which includes everything from the earth itself to your financial life to your possessions. The Sun's transit of this sign means it's time to reflect on your values, open up a savings account or strategize how you can make your life more stable. You'll have all the stamina you need to delve into this task. Taurus is known for being thorough!
April 20: Full Moon in Scorpio
No sign is more passionate than this intense water sign, and when combined with the emotional full Moon, expect to feel strongly about everything! What did you begin at the new Moon on March 7? Figure out what you need to let go of during this time of culmination. You'll get plenty of help with the Sun and Moon forming beautiful, harmonious aspects to Saturn in hardworking Virgo and Pluto in achievement-oriented Capricorn. The world rewards your strength and passion now, so take advantage of this time.
This full Moon will most affect those born October 22-26, January 19-23, April 18-22 and July 21-25.
April 21: Sun trine Saturn
You'll see some real progress now as the Sun in grounded Taurus reaches a supportive trine to retrograde Saturn. Saturn is slow, so it's a great time to weigh your responsibilities. What would you like to manifest? You probably have a good idea about where you want to go, and how to get there. People and events provide you with the support you need, but make sure you don't act prematurely. Take your time and move with deliberation.
April 23: Venus square Mars
The square between the planets of relationship (Venus) and desire (Mars) indicates that these two concepts are not exactly on speaking terms! Sometimes the person you like is not the person you desire. Venus in Aries is fiery and impulsive in love, while Mars in Cancer is emotionally driven and a bit more cautious when it comes to acting on desires. This square can spice things up or cause problems. You'll see which one it is for you by the end of the week.
April 24: Mars opposite Jupiter
You may feel that you drank a glass of rocket fuel today as energetic Mars is amplified by its contact with Jupiter, the planet of expansion and excess. The good news is that you'll get more done today than you did all month! Just make sure that your enthusiasm doesn't cause you to stop paying attention to where you're going. This is a classic aspect of over-doing and over-extending.
April 28: Mars quincunx Neptune
What are you doing and why are you doing it? As Mars advances in emotional Cancer, the contact with illusory Neptune is enough to make you tread water while you get your bearings. Not everything is being revealed right now and it will be impossible to get all of the data you may feel you need. However, this is an important time to regroup. Next month you will feel like you are on a forward track. For now: dogpaddle.
April 30: Venus enters Taurus
It's time to talk about money as Venus, the planet of relationships, moves into Taurus, the sign of values and finances. Sometimes money can be a difficult subject but now, since both Saturn and Pluto are in earth signs, there is great potential for thoughtful and beneficial discussions about this important topic. Whether you want to open a savings account or set aside money for a child's education, this is a great time to plan for the future.
May 2: Mercury enters Gemini and May 3 squares Saturn
Mercury in its home sign Gemini usually likes nothing better than to chat, read the paper, and run around doing errands. However, with the immediate square to serious Saturn in analytical Virgo, you'll have to stop in your tracks and think through everything you say. Do yourself a favor by being silent unless you have something worthwhile to add.
May 2: Saturn turns direct
Sure, things are moving slowly-- but don't hang back or go to sleep! Saturn's change in direction will bring some forward movement to your projects and plans. You'll gain traction by the end of the month, so plan well. Decide what you want to be responsible for, as well as what you need to let others do. You'll reap plenty of rewards by taking your time and being thoughtful now.
May 5: New Moon in Taurus
The new Moon is always a time of beginnings, so whether you pursue a dream goal or launch into a project -- start something! The Moon increases in light between waxing and waning, so put energy into things that you want to become stronger and more important in your life. Because this new Moon is in earthy Taurus, do what you can to feel physically comfortable, whether you make a plan to save money, vow to treat your possessions more kindly (how clean is your car?), tune in to nature, or formulate values that accurately reflect where you are now in your life. Making a tangible, practical investment in your life can really pay off this month.
This new Moon will most affect those born May 3-7, August 6-10, November 6-10, February 3-7.
May 9: Jupiter turns retrograde
Ever since Jupiter entered ambitious Capricorn last December 18, you've been expanding your sphere of influence and paying attention to what you want to achieve with particular focus on those areas of your life that you want to build. Your hard work is paying off and you may even have come to someone's attention, perhaps a benefactor who is helping you? Now Jupiter turns retrograde in Capricorn, giving you a chance to review how you're building, and to see if the ways you are growing still suit you. The momentum is slowed during this retrograde period, which will last until September 7. Don't worry about plans that are delayed during this period. This is an important cycle, and whatever was held back will turn out to be a blessing in disguise. In general, money tends to be stagnant, so you might want to think twice about maxing out your credit cards or assuming that money will just magically just show up.
Moving from the new beginnings of Aries to the stabilization of Taurus, the Sun enters this security-oriented sign on April 19, giving everybody a chance to slow down. Yet this period is quite dynamic and much busier than usual with two planets turning retrograde. Emotions heighten with the Scorpio full Moon on April 20, when it will be important to let go of something. The Sun's trine to Saturn on April 21 gives plenty of support, yet Venus in feisty Aries squares Mars on April 23 while Mars opposes Jupiter on April 24 indicates that you'll have lots of energy. Still, you'll need to be extra considerate of others to be successful in your endeavors. When Venus enters her home sign Taurus on April 30 practicality reigns, while Mercury's transit into Gemini on May 2 brings an abundance of information. You are likely to feel overwhelmed unless you make a point to take everything slowly. Saturn turns direct on May 2 just as Mercury's reaches a square to Saturn on May 3 when keeping silent may do more for you than just about anything else! With the Taurus new Moon on May 5, do something that helps you to feel materially or physically comfortable. On May 9 Jupiter turns retrograde for the first time in Capricorn, allowing you to review and to see if the ways you're growing still suit you. On the same day, energetic Mars enters leadership Leo -- so be bold! You get plenty of help with the Sun trine Jupiter on May 12 and Venus' sextile to exciting Uranus on May 18 and her trine to optimistic Jupiter on the same day. We end this solar month as we began, with the second full Moon in Scorpio on May 19 giving you a double dose of intensity and passion!
April 19: Sun enters Taurus
Taurus is the sign that rules the material world, which includes everything from the earth itself to your financial life to your possessions. The Sun's transit of this sign means it's time to reflect on your values, open up a savings account or strategize how you can make your life more stable. You'll have all the stamina you need to delve into this task. Taurus is known for being thorough!
April 20: Full Moon in Scorpio
No sign is more passionate than this intense water sign, and when combined with the emotional full Moon, expect to feel strongly about everything! What did you begin at the new Moon on March 7? Figure out what you need to let go of during this time of culmination. You'll get plenty of help with the Sun and Moon forming beautiful, harmonious aspects to Saturn in hardworking Virgo and Pluto in achievement-oriented Capricorn. The world rewards your strength and passion now, so take advantage of this time.
This full Moon will most affect those born October 22-26, January 19-23, April 18-22 and July 21-25.
April 21: Sun trine Saturn
You'll see some real progress now as the Sun in grounded Taurus reaches a supportive trine to retrograde Saturn. Saturn is slow, so it's a great time to weigh your responsibilities. What would you like to manifest? You probably have a good idea about where you want to go, and how to get there. People and events provide you with the support you need, but make sure you don't act prematurely. Take your time and move with deliberation.
April 23: Venus square Mars
The square between the planets of relationship (Venus) and desire (Mars) indicates that these two concepts are not exactly on speaking terms! Sometimes the person you like is not the person you desire. Venus in Aries is fiery and impulsive in love, while Mars in Cancer is emotionally driven and a bit more cautious when it comes to acting on desires. This square can spice things up or cause problems. You'll see which one it is for you by the end of the week.
April 24: Mars opposite Jupiter
You may feel that you drank a glass of rocket fuel today as energetic Mars is amplified by its contact with Jupiter, the planet of expansion and excess. The good news is that you'll get more done today than you did all month! Just make sure that your enthusiasm doesn't cause you to stop paying attention to where you're going. This is a classic aspect of over-doing and over-extending.
April 28: Mars quincunx Neptune
What are you doing and why are you doing it? As Mars advances in emotional Cancer, the contact with illusory Neptune is enough to make you tread water while you get your bearings. Not everything is being revealed right now and it will be impossible to get all of the data you may feel you need. However, this is an important time to regroup. Next month you will feel like you are on a forward track. For now: dogpaddle.
April 30: Venus enters Taurus
It's time to talk about money as Venus, the planet of relationships, moves into Taurus, the sign of values and finances. Sometimes money can be a difficult subject but now, since both Saturn and Pluto are in earth signs, there is great potential for thoughtful and beneficial discussions about this important topic. Whether you want to open a savings account or set aside money for a child's education, this is a great time to plan for the future.
May 2: Mercury enters Gemini and May 3 squares Saturn
Mercury in its home sign Gemini usually likes nothing better than to chat, read the paper, and run around doing errands. However, with the immediate square to serious Saturn in analytical Virgo, you'll have to stop in your tracks and think through everything you say. Do yourself a favor by being silent unless you have something worthwhile to add.
May 2: Saturn turns direct
Sure, things are moving slowly-- but don't hang back or go to sleep! Saturn's change in direction will bring some forward movement to your projects and plans. You'll gain traction by the end of the month, so plan well. Decide what you want to be responsible for, as well as what you need to let others do. You'll reap plenty of rewards by taking your time and being thoughtful now.
May 5: New Moon in Taurus
The new Moon is always a time of beginnings, so whether you pursue a dream goal or launch into a project -- start something! The Moon increases in light between waxing and waning, so put energy into things that you want to become stronger and more important in your life. Because this new Moon is in earthy Taurus, do what you can to feel physically comfortable, whether you make a plan to save money, vow to treat your possessions more kindly (how clean is your car?), tune in to nature, or formulate values that accurately reflect where you are now in your life. Making a tangible, practical investment in your life can really pay off this month.
This new Moon will most affect those born May 3-7, August 6-10, November 6-10, February 3-7.
May 9: Jupiter turns retrograde
Ever since Jupiter entered ambitious Capricorn last December 18, you've been expanding your sphere of influence and paying attention to what you want to achieve with particular focus on those areas of your life that you want to build. Your hard work is paying off and you may even have come to someone's attention, perhaps a benefactor who is helping you? Now Jupiter turns retrograde in Capricorn, giving you a chance to review how you're building, and to see if the ways you are growing still suit you. The momentum is slowed during this retrograde period, which will last until September 7. Don't worry about plans that are delayed during this period. This is an important cycle, and whatever was held back will turn out to be a blessing in disguise. In general, money tends to be stagnant, so you might want to think twice about maxing out your credit cards or assuming that money will just magically just show up.
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Re: Starcast for April 19 - May 19
Fri, April 25, 2008 - 8:30 PM
Starcast for April 19 - May 19 (part 2)
May 9: Mars enters Leo
You're probably quite familiar with Mars in Cancer energy since Mars has spent an enormous amount of time in the sign of home, family and security because of its recent retrograde in Cancer. Now that you have your family and property issues more settled, it's time to get back to you! The energetic planet moves from the emotional nature of Cancer to things being more motivated by dignity and respect. So plan to hear a lot about those two words in the coming month! Treat others the way you would like to be treated and you'll do fine with this transit. Leo is also a sign of leadership, so step into that role. May 12: Sun trines Jupiter and May 14: Sun squares Neptune
The Sun traveling through earthy Taurus forms a supportive trine to ambitious Jupiter in Capricorn and a square to Neptune in Aquarius. While the Jupiter/Sun brings support for your projects, Neptune challenges you to keep an eye on the bigger spiritual picture. Not a bad combo when you think of it: an earthly and spiritual in balance!
May 18: Venus sextiles Uranus and trines Jupiter
The love planet Venus traveling through earthy Taurus forms a harmonious trine to ambitious Jupiter in Capricorn and an opportunity-laden sextile to inventive Uranus in Pisces. Both Uranus and Jupiter are interested in freedom and independence and with this particular combo you may be thinking about how to incorporate these values into your relationships in a way that offers you more room to breathe. If you have been waiting to bring this topic into your discussions, don't hesitate a moment longer!
May 19: Full Moon in Scorpio No you are not having a deja vu! Last month's full Moon was in the first degree of Scorpio and this month's is in the last degree of Scorpio. You're getting a double dose of intensity and passion. Where do you want to express it? Full Moon times are always extra emotional, and watery Scorpio has its own sensitive feelings. Sometimes it's extra important to feel deeply -- and now is one of those times. Because this full Moon is in the Taurus/Scorpio axis (the signs of money and values) this is a good time to tune into your financial life. Keep in mind that Saturn squares this full Moon, urging you to evaluate your financial responsibilities.
This full Moon will most affect those born November 18-22, February 17-21, May 18-22 and August 20-24.
