Astrology Calendars

APRIL 1

With the Sun in alignment with retrograde Mercury in Aries today, past matters can come up for further inspection and our inner worlds can be very animated as a result. It’s a day for looking at old problems and issues in new ways. It’s a good idea to take notes, as we may not yet see the significance of what we’re discovering and what new ideas might come from these discoveries. In fact, important new ideas can be birthed at this time, and these are likely to have real staying power or significance in our lives. What we say or write now has an impact, for better or for worse! This is a good time for processing recent events and ideas.

The Moon continues its transit of conciliatory Libra until 6:59 PM EDT, after which it transits perceptive Scorpio.

Mars and Saturn are moving towards alignment, and the need to take practical action or to fill a responsibility can emerge. A stronger sense of purpose and direction can come to us as the day advances, although we can also feel confined or obligated under this influence.

The Moon is void from 2:30 PM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (an opposition to Uranus), until the Moon enters Scorpio at 6:58 PM EDT.

APRIL 2

Mars aligns with Saturn in the sign of Capricorn today, and the Moon in Scorpio forms a sextile to both. There can be a reality check of sorts now, as realism now tempers our enthusiasm. However, a stronger sense of responsibility, purpose, and direction can come to us now. We might exercise better judgment as a result of circumstances happening now. Traditional methods work better than less conventional ones right now, and thoroughness brings rewards. Pushing ahead, however, can be costly or could result in frustration, as “slow and steady” is the only way to go just for now. This can be a time when a goal is realized or is close at hand, but we may have some second thoughts, or we recognize some of the practical details or consequences that we hadn’t considered in the past.

The Moon spends the day in Scorpio, and we’re drawn to experiences that change or heal us.

APRIL 3

The Moon is in Scorpio all day. After aligning with Jupiter midday, the Moon is void until early tomorrow, suggesting that it’s better to hold off on brand new beginnings since the going may be tough until the Moon enters Sagittarius early tomorrow. Emotions are felt intensely, and intensity is relished now. It’s a great time of the lunar month to do research, investigate, and probe. Learning what makes people tick can be exciting now.

As the day advances, we head towards a square between Mars and retrograde Mercury, however, and we could too easily find ourselves in disagreement with others, most likely because we’re communicating ineffectively or impatiently. We may be competing for the floor when it comes to expressing our ideas, thoughts, and opinions, making it difficult to engage in healthy dialogue. Mental agitation could dominate. We may stir up controversy with what we say (quite possibly by bringing up a controversial issue from the past), or how we say it. Ideally, we’re moved to resolve problems now, but it’s best not to jump to conclusions or decisions now.

The Moon is void from 12:07 PM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a conjunction to Jupiter), until the Moon enters Sagittarius the next day, Wednesday, April 4th, at 2:56 AM EDT.

APRIL 4

The Moon’s entry into Sagittarius shortly into the day can pull us out of our shells and inspire new visions of the future, although we can also feel a little restless until we have a mission of some kind. This Moon transit stimulates a desire for more than ordinary experiences.

Even so, we may need to deal with the mundane now due to Mercury’s challenging aspects. Early today, retrograde Mercury perfects its square to Mars and then heads towards a square to Saturn, exact early in the day tomorrow. We can be temperamental and sensitive, yet also given to criticizing. Communication blocks or challenges are possible. Competitions are unlikely to be friendly for long. We may be dealing with the consequences of guarded, delayed, or contrary communications, especially as the day advances. It’s difficult to trust our instincts, and our thoughts or conversations don’t flow very naturally under this influence. Past problems may crop up for review or further attention.

The Moon is void until it enters Sagittarius today at 2:56 AM EDT.

APRIL 5

The Moon is in Sagittarius all day, and we are attracted to new situations of conquest or adventure and require less prompting than usual to get moving and to experience life. Bored with the mundane, anything that breaks the routine is appealing now.

With the Moon squaring Neptune and a Mercury-Saturn square this morning, we may be wrestling with expectations. However, if we can manage to find the right balance between practicality and imagination, we can be quite productive. We’re also in a good position to cooperate with others as the Sagittarius Moon forms a trine to the Sun in Aries. As the day advances, we’re particularly skilled at solving problems and creating order on an intellectual level.

APRIL 6

The Moon continues its transit of Sagittarius until 2:02 PM EDT, and we’re seeking more meaning and experience in our lives. The routine may not be attractive now. We’re more adventurous than usual, and we prefer to play things by ear rather than map everything out.

The Moon transits Capricorn from 2:02 PM forward, and we begin to seek more order and structure. Our sense of responsibility is stronger than usual, and we aim for efficiency in most areas of life now. Our careers, reputation, and objectives are in focus with the Moon in this practical sign. A Venus-Saturn trine is coming into orb, exact tomorrow morning, which reinforces a desire to keep things moderate and even.

Even so, there is some tendency for our tone or choice of words to misrepresent what we feel today, which can lead to misunderstandings.

The Moon is void from 9:36 AM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a trine to Uranus), until the Moon enters Capricorn at 2:02 PM EDT.

APRIL 7

The Moon is in resourceful Capricorn all day, turning our attention to our goals and performance. A trine between Venus and Saturn today is excellent for sorting out our feelings. We’re approaching love, relationships, money, and pleasure-seeking in a more mature, responsible, and level-headed way. This is a great time for stabilizing relationships, as well as for showing our affection through practical support, service, and shows of loyalty. This influence reminds us of the value of constancy and reliability. Business sense is excellent, although we can be risk-averse now.

APRIL 8

The Last Quarter Moon is exact early today when the Sun in Aries forms a square with the Moon in Capricorn. This Moon phase points to some sort of crisis of consciousness. After basking in the awareness symbolized by the full light of the Moon at the time of last week’s Full Moon, we disperse our knowledge and come to a point when we need to sort out what works for us–and what doesn’t. This process is in preparation for next week’s New Moon when something new is born once again. This is not the best time to start a major project, as the decreasing light of the Moon symbolizes a descent into unconsciousness. It’s time to begin finishing up the details of that which was conceived at the last New Moon. This is a comparatively more mature time in the lunar cycle.

Even so, this morning we can be a little scattered or impractical. Mercury in dynamic aspect to Jupiter can stimulate some restlessness and a tendency to overlook details. The Moon spends the full day in Capricorn, however, and we’re emotionally geared to see the practical side of things.

The Moon is void from 10:40 PM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a square to Uranus), until the Moon enters Aquarius the next day, Monday, April 9th, at 2:50 AM EDT.

APRIL 9

We find it exceptionally easy reconciling our thinking with our feelings today, and we feel confident about our attachments and commitments as well as our ideas. We might come to satisfying conclusions about matters that previously baffled us. This is a good time for rebuilding or redesigning projects, instruction, guidance and organizing our thoughts and things. We can enjoy making plans, lists, and connections now, and we’re more inclined to consider the emotional component in our interactions to everyone’s benefit.

The Moon moves into Aquarius early today (at 2:50 AM EDT) and its harmony with Mercury today helps us get our message across well, even with Mercury still retrograde. We have an emotional need for freedom and independence, and we thrive on intellectual stimulation, change, and unusual or unconventional experiences.

The Moon ends its void period at 2:50 AM EDT, when it enters Aquarius.

APRIL 10

The Sun moves towards a square to Pluto today, which can push fears and buried matter to the surface. Putting faith and trust in others (or in life/the process) can be difficult. This aspect is strong for identifying areas of over-attachment, but we may find it difficult to let go and unwind. It’s important to avoid trying to force matters that should naturally take time to unfold. Circumstances now can push us to discover our own power–power that comes from a strong sense of self rather than superficial energy derived from manipulating people into doing what we want them to do. Events may occur now that highlight the need to trust, and fears of betrayal or loss can be stimulated.

Even so, a Venus-Mars trine is also forming and influences today, and this creative influence encourages friendly competition, although there can be a deeper or darker agenda in some cases with the Sun-Pluto square active as well. Romantic activity, sexual attraction, creative action and self-expression in business and the arts, active participation in social functions, and creative initiative are favored under this influence. It’s easy to act upon our social and romantic needs now. The Moon spends the day in Aquarius.

APRIL 11

The Sun forms a quincunx to Jupiter this morning, coming right off a square to Pluto, and there can be some problems coming to satisfying conclusions or decisions. This influence can serve to contrast two very different drives and goals, and it can be difficult to know our next step as a result. The desire to experience something new, or for more freedom to explore, can amount to restlessness if we don’t know what it is we want. With Aries and Scorpio involved, independence and intimacy may be strong drives, but we have difficulty integrating the two. This is a time of adjustments, and perhaps of letting go of old habits so that we can free ourselves up for new experiences.

Later today, Venus is semi-square Chiron, and we’re inclined to focus on differences rather than similarities in our relationships, which works for us only if we make a concerted effort to learn from the differences. The Moon continues its transit of Aquarius until 2:40 PM EDT when it enters Pisces.

The Moon is void from 10:55 AM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a sextile to Uranus), until the Moon enters Pisces at 2:40 PM EDT.

APRIL 12

With recent doubts and suspicions or cynicism, today’s Venus-Neptune sextile seems to come at just the right time. We are more imaginative and attuned to the world of beauty and romance today, and we tend to approach one another more gently. A “magical” time on a romantic and social level is possible now, as we are inclined to see spiritual dimensions of our relationships and to approach others with compassion. As well, the Moon is in Pisces all day, reinforcing the inclination to forgive and release.

APRIL 13

The Moon transits Pisces most of the day, until 11:26 PM EDT. The Moon forms a sextile with Pluto and a trine to Jupiter as these bodies head towards a sextile. Jupiter and Pluto first formed a sextile in January and will form again exactly in September. This is a strong influence for increased confidence, faith, and insight, as well as for nurturing our ambitions. We’re good at employing strategy, seeing its value. The desire for more personal significance can lead us to give of ourselves or motivate us to pursue personal or professional goals more ambitiously. The ability to sway or persuade can be enhanced now. We might take steps to better ourselves, solve a long-standing problem, or capitalize upon a resource that was previously hidden. The Moon enters Aries at 11:26 PM EDT, the first sign of the zodiac, and we may be itching to start anew.

The Moon is void from 7:27 AM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a trine to Jupiter), until the Moon enters Aries at 11:26 PM EDT.

APRIL 14

This morning, a Jupiter-Pluto sextile is exact. This aspect first perfected in January and will perfect for the final time in September.  This is a strong influence for increased confidence, faith, and insight, as well as for nurturing our ambitions. We’re good at employing strategy, seeing its value. The desire for more personal significance can lead us to give of ourselves or motivate us to pursue personal or professional goals more ambitiously. The ability to sway or persuade can be enhanced now. We might take steps to better ourselves, solve a long-standing problem, or capitalize upon a resource that was previously hidden.

Also today, Mars forms a sextile to Neptune, which is gently inspiring and boosting. Intuition is useful, and creative arts thrive. There can be the letting go of anger, or a softening of the disposition now. This is particularly useful since the Moon is currently Balsamic with the New Moon happening tomorrow. It’s better to wind down now. Mercury is also about to station direct, and as the station occurs, there can be some mixed signals to deal with until we adapt to the shift.

Jupiter forms a sextile to Pluto

Jupiter at 21º Scorpio 16′ forms a sextile to Pluto at 21º Capricorn 16′ on April 14th, 2018, for the second of three times in a set.

This transit generally favors business, the law, and commerce. We might enjoy increased influence, faith, and insight now. The desire for more personal significance can lead us to give of ourselves or motivate us to more ambitiously pursue personal or professional goals. The ability to sway or persuade can be enhanced now. One of the most positive uses of this transit is taking steps to better ourselves or to improve conditions. We might solve a problem that has been in existence for some time, or capitalize upon a resource that we overlooked in the past.

Jupiter sextile Pluto dates:

1st: January 15th, 2018, at 19 Scorpio 18 and 19 Capricorn 18 (first)

2nd: April 14th, 2018, at 21 Scorpio 16 and 21 Capricorn 16

3rd: September 12, 2018, at 18 Scorpio 51 and 18 Capricorn 51 (final).

Jupiter sextile Pluto

APRIL 15

Mercury turns direct this morning after retrograde motion since March 22nd. Over the coming weeks, problems with communications and decision-making we may have encountered while Mercury was retrograde should start to improve. Answers we’ve been waiting for can arrive. Plans or projects that have stalled might now resume. We can be flooded with energies that are hard to make sense of as the change takes place today, however, and thus critical decision-making might be avoided for the time being, as our thinking can be skewed temporarily.

The New Moon occurs in the sign of Aries tonight at 9:57 PM EDT. This is a good time to commit to personal goals that express the positive energies of the sign of the Ram. We might try something new and innovative, and go at it with enthusiasm and confidence, assert ourselves or our needs, take charge of our lives, start a brand new project, and discover our inner stores of personal courage. This is a strong cycle under which to re-evaluate our relationship to ourselves. With this potent Aries energy, we have the chance to make important changes in our lives.

Because this New Moon occurs on the same day of Mercury’s direct station and aligns with Uranus, this may be a particularly impulsive and perhaps rebellious time, and not necessarily a time of keen judgment as we don’t yet have all the details. However, clarity is coming, and things are moving forward, perhaps in surprising or abrupt ways. We can feel a strong desire to start fresh after some feelings of sluggishness and blockages. Watching what we say and how we say it may be particularly necessary today as stationing Mercury forms a semi-square to Venus.

Mercury now turns direct at 4° Aries 47′ after over three weeks of retrograde motion. Mercury is in its post-retrograde shadow until May 3, 2018.

Mercury first turned retrograde on March 22nd at 8:18 PM at 16° Aries 54′.

Mercury’s Retrograde Cycle in Aries from March 22-April 15, 2018

The Moon is New in Aries on April 15, 2018, at 9:57 PM EDT.

On Sunday, April 15th, a New Moon occurs in the sign of Aries. The New Moon in Aries is a good time to commit to personal goals that express the positive energies of the sign of the Ram. It’s time to take action – try something new and innovative, and go at it with gusto and confidence; be assertive without being abrasive; take charge of our lives; start a brand new project, and discover our own personal courage.

This is a strong cycle under which to re-evaluate our relationship to ourselves. With this potent Aries energy, we have the chance to make important changes in our lives. It’s time to make some solid yet realistic plans and to set the stage for reaping the rewards from our new beginnings, as little or big as they may be, in approximately two weeks’ time after the Full Moon occurs.

Aries is the first sign of the zodiac, and thus a New Moon in Aries is especially ripe with opportunity for new beginnings. We might consider acting on a constructive impulse and following a hunch or taking a risk. Aries learns through experience and action, so we might treat ourselves to a little adventure now. It’s also a good cycle under which to discover the benefits of expressing ourselves with authenticity – expressing ourselves as we are, without putting on airs. We might also find ways to learn how to rely on ourselves and to be happy about doing so – it will go a long way towards finding inner happiness when we know that we can be self-sufficient without blaming others for not helping us out.

It’s a time to revitalize ourselves through experiences that break the routine and that involve doing something new and fresh. However, the New Moon aligns with Uranus and forms a square with Pluto and we should watch for impatient or impulsive moves. Its trine to Saturn suggests rewards for taking things slowly and cautiously, and for following the rules. Mercury stations direct on the same day, pointing to some communication mishaps. The chances of being misunderstood and of misunderstanding run high.

This phase of the Moon occurs at 26 degrees and 2 minutes of Aries, affecting people born with personal planets and points at approximately 22 to 30 degrees of the Cardinal signs (Aries, Cancer, Libra, and Capricorn) most significantly.

APRIL 16

We may not be saying the “right” things early today with Mercury just coming out of a station and semi-square Venus. We may be extra sensitive, and problems can occur if we’re speaking about deep matters superficially or too casually.

The Moon moves into earthy, sensual Taurus at 4:51 AM EDT, and we’re focusing on the here and now. Minor disagreements or misunderstandings aside, enthusiasm is building today. A Venus-Jupiter opposition is a feel-good aspect but inclines to excess. Our appetite for pleasure, love, or material things is big now. Over-inflated expectations and the tendency to overstate our affections are things to watch out for. We may overvalue something (or someone). We might also feel torn between two equally appealing pleasures, situations, or viewpoints now. The desire to experience it all is active today.

The Moon is void from 1:59 AM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a conjunction to Uranus), until the Moon enters Taurus at 4:51 AM EDT.

APRIL 17

Chiron enters Aries today after spending over seven years in the sign of Pisces. We’ll be rebuilding our confidence, including body confidence, during this cycle. These are sensitive points now. Personal and health problems that have held us back come up for review. We’ll be learning to assert ourselves and focus on our needs in healthy doses without feeling guilty. This transit emphasizes the concept that healing begins within oneself. Chiron will return to Pisces from September 25, 2018, to February 18, 2019, and then transit Aries until 2026/7. The year 2018 features Uranus’ transition out of Aries and Chiron’s transition into the sign!

Also early today, Venus opposes Jupiter and forms a trine with Pluto, discussed yesterday. Our appetite for love and pleasure can be big, and we want to experience it all!

Saturn stations as it turns retrograde today and will continue to travel in this apparent backward motion until September 6th. Saturn’s station can cast a rather somber or heavy tone over the week, and we’re more likely to make errors until we adjust to the shift. While Saturn is retrograde, we tend to review and question our responsibilities and commitments as opposed to dealing with them in the moment. There can be more than usual experiences of guilt and self-doubt as we internalize fears but also the excellent chance to reassess our commitments. The Moon spends the day in deliberate Taurus.

The Moon is void from 6:05 PM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a conjunction to Venus), until the Moon enters Gemini the next day, Wednesday, April 18th, at 8:03 AM EDT.

Saturn now turns retrograde at 9° Capricorn 09′.

Saturn entered pre-retrograde shadow: January 10, 2018, at 2° Capricorn 33′
Saturn turns retrograde on April 17, 2018, at 9° Capricorn 09′
Saturn turns direct on September 6, 2018, at 2° Capricorn 33′
Saturn leaves its post-retrograde shadow on December 12, 2018, at 9° Capricorn 09′

Read about Saturn Retrograde here.

APRIL 18

The Moon continues its transit of Taurus until 8:03 AM EDT, after which the Moon visits the sign of Gemini.

The Sun and Uranus align in the sign of Aries this morning, stimulating change, disruptions, interruptions, new directions, and freedom of movement. Our egos awaken, and we seek new ways to express ourselves. There can be sudden changes in store. The day is infused with pioneering, impulsive, and possibly defiant and rebellious energy. A new cycle of independence, progressiveness, and change begins now. We are drawn to what’s unusual or avant-garde, and we might get the opportunity to shine for what makes us unique. Restrictions are not tolerated now. This Sun-Uranus aspect stimulates a desire to make progress and may disrupt to force a change. Some level of detachment or decrease in sentimentality helps us to make necessary changes or break free from limiting circumstances.

The Gemini Moon is changeable, sociable, and curious.

The Moon continues its void period until it enters Gemini today at 8:03 AM EDT.

APRIL 19

The Moon spends the day in the sign of Gemini, continuing to spark our curiosity and encourage movement and making connections. A Venus-Saturn minor challenging aspect suggests some disconnects on social levels, however, and a similar aspect between Mercury and Jupiter points to some exaggeration or tendency to make more of an issue than it deserves, either negatively or positively. There may be anxiety or troubles with regards to matters concerned with the feelings or some emotional distance between us due to insecurities. We should probably put forth extra effort to notice details of plans to combat the tendency to gloss over them.

The Sun enters the sign of Taurus tonight and will transit the sign until May 20th. In Taurus, the Sun is methodical, sensual, and receptive. The Sun in Taurus is most active when it is defending or resisting things! As the Sun moves through Taurus when plants take root, our determination and security needs are substantial. Taurus is loyal to all that is familiar and values longevity. The shadow side of Taurus includes possessiveness and bullheadedness.

Sun enters Taurus

Sun is in Taurus from April 19-May 20, 2018. In Taurus, the Sun is methodical, sensual, and receptive. The Sun in Taurus is most active when it is defending or resisting things! As the Sun moves through Taurus when plants take root, our determination and security needs are strong. Taurus is loyal to all that is familiar and values longevity. The shadow side of Taurus is possessiveness and bullheadedness.

Sun in Taurus

APRIL 20

The Moon continues its transit of Gemini until 10:27 AM EDT, after which the Moon moves through the sign of Cancer, stimulating our needs for a sense of belonging and safety. All that is familiar is a strong draw with this transit.

We can experience lowered willpower or a temporary loss of focus and commitment in the first half of the day as the Sun and Neptune form a semi-square. This aspect serves as a small reminder to consider our need for downtime, fantasy, or spirituality. It’s better not to push for answers at this time.

The Moon squares Mercury tonight and moves towards opposition to Saturn, and we can feel some frustration with little things that go wrong or with expressing ourselves as the Mercury-Saturn square rebuilds towards exact.

The Moon is void from 8:06 AM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a sextile to Uranus), until the Moon enters Cancer at 10:27 AM EDT.