Has anyone noticed the eerie similarity between the glyph for Libra, which housed the Lunar Eclipse of March 25, and the Francis Scott Key Bridge, which was eclipsed within 24 hours? Or have I been working with symbols too long?
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April is the most dynamic and transformative month in 2024. And here’s why:
We are still experiencing the lingering effects of the Lunar Eclipse of March 25. A description of this eclipse is here.
The Total Solar Eclipse of April 8, 2024, is called the Great North American Eclipse. See a description of that eclipse here.
On the 21st, we will experience the most significant aspect of the year, a dynamic conjunction of Jupiter and Uranus.
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Also, Mercury will turn retrograde this month on the 1st in Aries.
Dates to Watch:
Note to my Astrology Clients. Use your Planetary Placement and Ascendant sheet to find if you have a personal planet (Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, or Mars) or the ascendant within 2 degrees of the degree of the transits listed below. If so, the transit will have a significant impact on you.
Apr 1 – Mercury turns retrograde at 27 Aries and lasts until April 25. This is very appropriate for April Fool’s Day. Mercury is the trickster, and you never know what games he will play. When he is retrograde he could cause delays, misunderstandings and missed communications around travel and technology. Because he is in Aries, think before you speak. It’s a time to rethink, revise, and redo, especially in the area of life ruled by the Aries house in your natal chart.
Apr 3 – Venus Conjunct Neptune at 27 degrees of Pisces. Pisces is a dreamy sign and Neptune in that sign could lead to deeply romantic or spiritual experiences. However, there is also a risk of disillusionment or escapism in relationships. If you fall in love, please don’t make any commitment. Wait until after April 5 when Venus enters Aries. Instead, channel this energy into artistic goals.
Apr 5 – Venus enters Aries and lasts until April 29. Venus, the planet and love and attraction, is leaving Pisces the planet of dreams and enters the impulsive sign of Aries. Relationships could become more direct and fiery. It’s a time for bold expressions of affection. But don’t scare away a potential partner. Some people such, as Virgo or Pisces types, do not like to be pushed into a love fest too fast.
Apr 8 – New Moon Total Solar Eclipse at 19 Aries. This is a powerful time to reinvent yourself, to try something new and to concentrate on your needs and wants.
Apr 10 – Mars Conjunct Saturn at 14 degrees of Pisces. Mars represents drive and Saturn represents discipline, so this could be a excellent day to work, except Pisces can lose the thread of what it was trying to do. Focus on music, mysticism or Yoga. Cooperate with the gods.
Apr 11 – Sun Conjunct Mercury at 22 degrees of Aries. This will give you clarity of thought and your communications will be direct and assertive. This is an excellent time for decisive actions.
Apr 19 – Mercury Conjunct Venus at 17 Aries. This favors harmonious communication and creative expression making it a good time to socialize, negotiate and engage in artistic activities.
Sun enters Taurus until April 19. Taurus rules stability, peace and appreciation of beauty, nature and sensuality. It’s a good period to focus on cultivating patience and enjoying the fruits of your labor.
Apr 20 – Jupiter Conjunct Uranus at 21 Taurus. This is a rare conjunction that can bring unexpected opportunities or changes. Finance, values and material security can be affected. Check the house in your birth chart that contains 21 Taurus. This is the area of life that will be expanded and experience sudden breakthroughs. The energy from this aspect will be felt from late March to mid-May.
Apr 21 – Sun Squares Pluto at 2 degrees of Taurus/Aquarius. This could create power struggles and it may bring to light issues of control from you or from others to you. This is a time to confront what needs to change.
Apr 23 – Full Moon at 4 Scorpio. This full moon will illuminate what’s hidden and reveal deeper truths. It’s time to release what is no longer serving you. This full moon could also bring emotional outbursts. But be aware of powerful insights as a gift of Scorpio.
Apr 25 – Mercury turns direct on April 25 at 16 degrees of Aries. Mercury is resuming its forward motion, but wait a few weeks before you sign contracts or make commitments. You can still change your mind, but it will be easier to move forward now.
Apr 29 – Venus enters Taurus until May 23rd. Venus is in his home sign of Taurus. This describes the love of comfort, sensuality and pleasure. Relationships and financial matters can experience increased stability and growth.
Apr 30 - Mars enters Aries until June 9. Mars is also in his home sign, boosting energy, courage and initiative. It’s a good time to start new projects and tackle challenges head-on. The downside is that you could become too impulsive and run into conflicts. It all depends on your natal Mars house and sign. Are you a hothead? This position of Mars won’t help.
OUTER PLANET TRANSITS FOR THIS MONTH:
JUPITER will move from 17 to 23 degrees of Taurus. He will stay in Taurus until May 26, 2024. Jupiter is the big, fat, happy guy who is expansive in everything. In Taurus, he wants to buy property, build up his bank account, and invest in growth stocks. Look to the house in your birth chart that contains Taurus. This coming year can bring good luck and opportunities in the areas ruled by your natal Taurus house.
SATURN is in Pisces until May 26, 2025. This month, Saturn moves from 18 to 19 degrees of Pisces. Saturn rules your material world and especially your career. If you have the ascendant or any personal planets anywhere from 16 to 21 degrees of Pisces or Virgo, you may be in store for some hard lessons about the issues in the house containing Pisces and or Virgo. Pisces is a creative dreamer. While in Pisces, Saturn, he will try solidifying your dreams and fantasies.
URANUS is in Taurus until April 2026. This month, he moves from 20 to 22 degrees. This is the time to break loose and radically change your life. I believe in ‘cooperating with the inevitable.’ If you have Uranus in a challenging aspect to your ascendant or personal planets (18 to 24 degrees of Taurus or Scorpio), go on an extended vacation, preferably somewhere you have never been. Or make some significant changes in your life. Taurus represents the earth. Expect news about farming, food, earthquakes, volcanos, tornadoes, or other major weather changes while Uranus is in Taurus.
NEPTUNE is in Pisces until 2026. Neptune will move from 27 to 28 degrees of Pisces this month. If you have the ascendant or personal planets anywhere from 25 degrees of Pisces or Virgo to 0 degrees of Aries, you may lack focus during this time and want to daydream. Beware of a betrayal, a disappointment, and a sense of drifting. Neptune can also bring artistic, musical, and creative expression, increased dreams, and spiritual insights. Watch for inspired films to come out when Neptune is in Pisces.
PLUTO is in Capricorn until Nov 2024. This month, Pluto will move from 1 to 2 degrees of Aquarius. Pluto grinds away at our psyche, bringing up all sorts of difficult psychological issues. You should run to your nearest therapist, especially if you have the ascendant or personal planets anywhere from 29 degrees of Capricorn to 4 degrees of Aquarius. Pluto asks what needs to die to be reborn.
Enjoy this month.
Janet Kane