This week’s astrology forecast:

 April 13th - 19th       

Message for the week:

This is one of the most intense weeks of the year astrologically that can be felt as anxiousness and impatience. The pile up of planets in Aries comes to a crescendo this week as both Mercury and the Moon join the melee, leading to a New Moon in Aries on Friday with six planets plus Chiron in the sign of new beginnings. We’ve never seen this many planets in Aries, so we don’t know what this might lead to, but we are all moving into new chapters in our lives.

The lower level of Aries is war, aggression, and the ongoing hostilities we see in the world. The higher level of Aries is the courage and conviction it takes to live the quality of life you choose, regardless of what is going on in the world. Thrust, momentum, and drive are all available this week—what will you ignite? Aries is at its best when being self-directed and getting to do what it wants to do, when and how it wants to do it. Time to call your energy back home and take responsibility for your own energy field. Are you enthused and excited about your life (higher-level Aries) or are you frustrated and angry (lower-level)?

This is embodied spiritual energy—activities that enhance and strengthen your energy field and chakras, like Qi Gong and kriya yoga, are excellent as well as all strength building activities.

All of this momentum comes to a crashing halt by Sunday, when high-powered Mars meets up with restrictive Saturn. A dramatic image would be a fast-moving car running head on into a concrete wall. Less dramatically, it is when you might run across obstacles, tests, or challenges on your path. How will you handle whatever obstacles you may run across? Will you give up on your vision because it’s just too hard? Or will you have the courage and strength of will to forge through the obstacles to continue on your way?

Saturn issues never come as a surprise like Uranus events do—Saturn issues come in as a whisper and grow to a shout. Listen to the whispers of Saturn this week and you will be prepared for whatever Saturn has in store for you.

The great Aries statement is “I AM…”—what you say next is everything. A good high-road mantra for Aries this week is, “I am a being of light and love”—the best of Aries and much needed in the world. Another tip for aligning with this Aries, I AM energy, is to ask yourself, “What would I do if it was my life to live?” And then remember that it is.

Monday: Love is in the air today, with Venus (love) in a stimulating sextile to abundant Jupiter, while Mars (passion) is still joined with imaginative Neptune. (Let your imagination play with images that come to you). The Moon enters compassionate, heartful, Pisces this morning with no aspects. A good day to go with the flow and “Feel the Love”.

Tuesday: Another stellar day in the heavens with the Moon in highly adaptable Pisces in a flowing trine to fortunate Jupiter, stimulating an upbeat, positive attitude. The Moon moves into a stimulating sextile to Venus, enhancing work and romantic relationships. The mind is also enhanced with Mercury (logical thinking) in a favorable sextile to Uranus (intuitive mind) before moving into enthusiastic Aries tonight.

Wednesday: You may feel like jumping into this day, with the Moon entering fast-starting Aries this morning. The Moon is conjunct the Mercury/Neptune/Mars conjunction and sextile to Pluto, which can be inspirational and motivational. Reality sets in this evening when the Moon conjuncts limiting Saturn—time to slow down and assess what realistically must be dealt with in order for you to move forward on your inspirations.

Thursday: Three important planetary aspects occur today. The two power planets, Mars and Pluto, are in a harmonious sextile with each other, giving deep reserves of energy to draw up. Mercury is conjunct mystical Neptune, inspiring magical thinking, but not practical—check the facts before you act. The Sun is also conjunct Chiron, bringing attention to what needs healing. The Moon is in action-oriented Aries in a motivational square to “more, more, more” Jupiter, it is wise to know when enough is enough today.,

Friday: The New Moon in Aries occurs at 4:52 AM PDT—jump into whatever your gut instincts are leading to. An excellent day for new beginnings and a fresh start. Just a few hours after the New Moon, the Moon will move into down-to-earth Taurus, revealing the practical steps necessary to manifest your new goals. A square to powerful Pluto can trigger power conflicts of one type or another—best to side-step these issues to avoid being manipulated

Saturday: A marvelous day in the heavens, with the Moon in sensuous Taurus sextile to beneficial Jupiter and conjunct lovely Venus tonight. A day to enjoy life’s simple pleasures—Taurus doesn’t like complications. A little bit of luxury might be called for during Taurus’s appreciation of quality. Mercury is also in a favorable sextile to Pluto, bringing deep insights and focused attention. 

Sunday: Another busy day in the heavens and most importantly Mars is conjunct Saturn—a good day to be strategic rather than bold and to play within your limits. The Moon is in Taurus, conjunct with electrifying Uranus at the start of the day, triggering anxiety. The Moon quickly moves into Gemini sextile to Neptune and trine to Pluto, excellent for stimulating conversations and communications. A calm afternoon and evening is in store as the Sun enters comfort-seeking Taurus and the Moon is sextile to the Mercury/Saturn/Mars conjunction 

May the stars be with you!

David in Port Townsend, WA May 21st- 24th

I will be in Port Townsend the weekend of May 21st to the 24th offering astrology consultations. Contact Laurie at dpond11@gmail.com or call her at 360-918-8411 to set up an appointment.

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