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Monthly
Horoscope:GENERAL
It’s Aries time! With the Sun in your sign until April 19th,
you’re off to a brand-new start. On March 26th, the Aries new
moon marked your personal new year. You’re at the kickoff point
of a six-month cycle, which will peak at the Aries full moon October
4th. What matters to you most, Aries? Set a few clear goals around
that and work on them through the Fall.
For the first three weeks of April you should dabble, experiment and get your hands dirty with new interests. On the 19th, the Sun enters Taurus, your second house of material security. At this point, you can start to focus in and build. You might be inspired to try a new job, move, redecorate or make changes to your environment.
Taurus is ruled by Venus, the patroness of the arts. Make it a point to bring beauty, sensual touches and value into your world. Play music while you get dressed in the morning. Replace harsh overhead lights with soft floor lamps (try pink light bulbs!) Skip the supermarket and buy locally-grown produce at a farmer’s market. Little touches go far.
LOVE & RELATIONSHIPS
Still riding a romantic rollercoaster? Love-planet Venus has been retrograde
(backward) in Aries since March 6th. Venus goes retrograde every
two years, a blackout period for relationships. If you haven’t
entirely lost your mojo, you might just feel a bit “un-pretty” and
out of sync with yourself. On April 23rd, your ruler Mars enters
Aries, bringing sexy back. Until then, those baggy sweatpants and
scuffed sneakers will probably make a big comeback.
Venus will return to direct (forward) motion on April 17th. But first, there’s a small test. From April 12th-24th, Venus will dip back into Pisces, your twelfth house of healing, the subconscious and closure. Do you have unfinished business with an ex, Aries? The twelfth house has a way of bringing unsavory old baggage out of the woodwork. Are you hanging onto hope, or is one of your exes still carrying a torch for you? It’s time to let go for good and move on.
On April 9th, the Libra full moon will help with any closure. This moon falls in your seventh house of committed relationships. Some Aries may decide to join forces or deepen their connection to a special someone.
CAREER & MONEY
Money is a bright spot this month. On April 10th, Mercury enters Taurus,
your second house of finance. Mercury rules contracts and plans,
so it’s a good time to pursue new clients, polish your resume
and revise your personal budget. (If you haven’t prepared those
taxes or filed an extension, get cracking.) On April 19th, the Taurus
Sun brings a month of money-making opportunities. The Taurus new
moon on April 25th could bring unexpected pennies from heaven, even
a new job.
As for your big-picture career goals, some soul-searching may be in order. Pluto, planet of transformation, goes retrograde in your career house April 4th-September 11th. You may have hurled yourself down a new path this year; it’s now time to pause and reflect. Too much change can be overwhelming at once. During this Pluto cycle, beware of struggles with managers and authority figures. Someone may abuse his/her power (including you). Don’t be a rebel without a cause.
HEALTH & FITNESS
Your ruler Mars is in Pisces, your sleepy twelfth house, until April
22nd. You’re likely to feel mentally and emotionally drained
at times, so keep a light schedule and get to bed early. Know your
limits, Aries. Therapy, yoga and meditation can help, along with
spiritual practices like chanting, visualization or prayer. A Spring
detox or cleanse will also help you feel like new.
When Mars enters Aries on the 23rd, you’ll feel rejuvenated. Get back to the gym, no matter how sporadically. It will be easier to fall into a routine after May 16th when Saturn ends a five-month retrograde in your well-being sector. With Saturn retrograde, old habits and health problems could flare up. Stress management is especially challenging under Saturn’s spell. One of your biggest challenges in April will be juggling everything while still making time for yourself. Persevere, Aries, and you’ll find a way.
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