Saturn moves back into Virgo on April 8 creating an opposition to Uranus within 2 degrees. The opposition becomes exact April 23-May 1, and is within 2 degrees of being exact until May 27. At that time Uranus moves into Aries, but that will be the subject of another newsletter. The opposition does not have to be exact to have a profound effect, and it can be ‘set off,’ with a much smaller planetary influence, meaning the energy of the opposition will bring change. Saturn represents that which is old, established and our sense of security and that which we are accustomed to. Uranus represents the future, the new, revolutionary sentiments and the two planets in an opposition form a clash that calls for change on very profound levels.The energy compels us toward change as a result of stress, worry, and a desire to change existing conditions, but do not expect it to do so in a calm, or easy manner. The energy is harsh, and it can be volatile. There will be a focus in the world on jobs, job creation, health and healthcare, and the banking and financial industries.
If we go back in history, both planets opposed each other in 1918-1920, and 1964-1966, and both times it had a strong effect on banking, work and major institutions. The opposition relates to changes in relationships between people themselves, and entities such as banks and corporations, battles, broken ties and loyalties, and ultimately breaking free of restrictive situations.
-The first Saturn-Uranus opposition was exact November 4, 2008
-The second was February 5, 2009
-The third was September 15, 2009
-The fourth will be exact April 26, 2010.
-The fifth opposition between Saturn-Uranus in Aires-Libra will be July 26, 2010.
If the opposition is making contact with a personal planet in your chart it will bring profound change into your life. Those most affected by the opposition on a personal level will have planets that are aspect by Virgo/Pisces within the 24-29 degree range. If you have personal planets within that range in the sign Virgo, Pisces, Sagittarius or Gemini you will experience change of a somewhat disruptive level and will feel the intensity of the opposition more than others’.
Venus entered Taurus today, April 1. Venus’ transit through this sign will take love to a more sensual, practical level, quite a change from Venus in Aires over the past 30 days. Those who will benefit the most will be Born under the sign of Taurus, Virgo, (Venus will be in the fifth house of love affairs), Scorpio, and Capricorn.
Mercury transits through Taurus from April 2-June 8, turning thought toward more practical, perhaps profitable ideas. This places Mercury in Taurus for nearly ten weeks due to the fact it retrogrades at twelve degrees of Taurus on April 18-May 11.
Best to try and finish up projects well before the 18th,otherwise projects may be delayed until well after Mercury goes direct. It is wise not to make major purchases during this time, start news jobs or sign legal or binding documents as after Mercury turns direct circumstances will likely change. Retrograde Mercury is a time to focus on rethinking, re-doing, researching and planning. It is a time to turn your thoughts inward and review currents situations. The time for starting new projects, relationships and situations will come after the planet of communication becomes direct. It can be a time of spiritual and personal clearing out, and rethinking. Retrograde Mercury has a bad rap, and all is not negative. Otherwise, expect delays, miscommunications, and equipment malfunctioning and breaking down, the usual effects of retrograde Mercury. The Western world does not place a great deal of credence on the concept of spiritual clearing and re-evaluation, but this is exactly what retrograde Mercury is perfect for.
On a personal and worldwide level retrograde Mercury in Taurus will encourage introspected thought relating to money and finances as well as our sense of security. Banking, insurance, inheritance, sex and taxes will become a subject of a great deal of mental thought mental energy and reevaluation.
The new moon occurs on April 14 at 24 degrees in Aires. Aires relates to new starts and new beginnings, but anything begun at this time will most surely be doomed from the start, or alternatively it will not go as planned and many changes will have to occur before the object of your attainment becomes reality, if at all. Aires is the natural ruler of the first house of self, self focus, and this can work out beautifully if the focus on self is retrospective, and turned toward perfecting that which already exists or planning for the future. It is just not yet the time to act. It also marks the start of spring, the new moon in the first sign of the zodiac.
The full moon occurs on April 28, at 8 degrees of Scorpio. It opposes Mercury, creating verbal arguments especially about or with women, the home, homeland and emotional issues. It will be an emotionally charged full moon, and the news will be dominated with issues connected to women, arguments, and potential issues with transportation, vehicles and younger people. It has the potential to be explosive, and it is best to use the utmost caution while traveling or driving other concerns will include secrets, sex, death, change and transformation, insurance companies and banking, and taxes and the tax system. On April 28, the Sun will also conjunct Mercury in Taurus, bringing up conversations and issues relating to the earth, financial matters, banking and security.
Other dates of interest include-
April 3-Venus squares Mars creating an atmosphere that may be sexually and emotionally changed. It is a transit of lust and attraction and does not guarantee a permanent future with new relationships that begins. It is a transit of romantic trysts and disagreements between the sexes. Enjoy the energy and don’t take it too seriously. Otherwise, there may well be financial fluctuations in the world markets, issues relating to money and sex.
April 4-Mercury squares Mars creating an atmosphere of debate, arguments, mental irritations, and potential accidents. At worst it is explosive. Venus trine Pluto can deepen the conversation and love may prevail between couples but not without tension.
April 6-Pluto retrogrades for 5 months creating energy for analyzing business situations as well as emotional ones, and energy becomes more manipulative and secretive. There will be manifestations of power struggles and conflicts involving business, money, and the earth itself, including the US President’s arguments for moving ahead with new drilling for oil within America's borders.
April 19-The Sun enters Taurus putting a focus on money, image, and the earth and practical aspect of life.
April 23-Venus squares Neptune, a transit relating to scandals, secrets and miscommunications between the sexes. It is a transit of fantasy and fantasies may begin or come undone. It will generate great creative energy for the arts, and many a romantic moment, as long as you maintain a stance of clarity if it not someone you know very well.
April 24-Venus enters Gemini creating flirtatious and talkative Venetian energy for Gemini, Leo, Libra, Sagittarius, Aquarius and Aires. Gemini’s should look and feel their best for the next 30 days.
April 24-25-Venus trine Saturn reunites you with people from the past and creates a positive energy for business and the practical matters of relationships. The Sun trine Pluto favors finding out more and creating a deeper relationship
April 25-Mercury squares Mars for the second time. It may be a continuation of the issue that occurred April 4, or it could relate to arguments, debate in general, and can be considered explosive and accidental. Be especially careful traveling.
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