This Week in Astrology: April 21 to 27, 2019

This Week in Astrology: April 21 to 27, 2019

 

April 21 to 27, 2019

 

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On this Page:

This week’s Moon
phase
Planets in signs and aspect
Retrogrades
This week’s astrology calendar
Timing with the Moon
Romance & Relationship Report
Daily Trends

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The LAST QUARTER MOON occurs on Friday, Apr 26th, 2019, at 6:18 PM EDT.

On Friday evening, the Last Quarter Moon is exact, when the Sun in Taurus forms a square with the Moon in Aquarius. The Last Quarter Moon phase points to a small 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 arrive at a point where we need to sort out what works for us–and what doesn’t–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. What revelations did you have last week? What did they mean for you? What can be done now?

This phase of the Moon occurs at 6 degrees and 23 minutes of Aquarius forming a square to the Sun at 6 degrees and 23 minutes Taurus, affecting people born with personal planets and points at approximately 4 to 8 degrees of the Fixed signs (Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius) most significantly.

 

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(Times are Eastern)

This week: The Sun is in Taurus; Mercury is in Aries; Venus is in Aries; Mars is in Gemini.

The Sun is in Taurus from April 20-May 21. 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.

Mercury is in Aries from April 17-May 6. When Mercury is in Aries, we are less concerned with objective viewpoints and explanations, and more concerned with reaching a decision…quickly! Our thoughts and ideas are pioneering, and we tend to speak more spontaneously and directly with the planet of communication in bold and assertive Aries.

Venus is in Aries from April 20-May 15. In Aries, love is spontaneous and direct. The chase is very exciting to us under this fiery influence. We are bold, fresh, and a little impatient when it comes to matters of the heart. We don’t look back with Aries energy. We are not interested in saying sorry or dwelling on the past. It’s a brand new day! It’s time to make things work right now. Aries is known for a love of the chase and the conquest, but Aries love can be longstanding as long as it remains relatively fresh. Aries is blunt–there’s no sugar-coating with Aries. This can sting, but rarely is Aries energy mean or petty. Saying it like it is is important to Aries. Desires are strong and expressed spontaneously, enthusiastically, and directly. Aries prefers to seduce rather than be seduced, to chase rather than be chased.

Mars is in Gemini from March 31-May 15. In Gemini, Mars is considerably more versatile and flexible–and considerably less determined and focused! Our interests become more diversified, possibly to the point of going off on so many tangents that we are scattered and ineffective.

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Saturn transits Capricorn from December 19/20, 2017, to March 21, 2020; and then finishes up its transit from July 1 to December 17, 2020. Read about Saturn’s transit through Capricorn here.

Jupiter entered Sagittarius on November 8th, 2018, and transits the sign until December 2nd, 2019. Read more about the Jupiter in Sagittarius transit.

Uranus is in Taurus. Uranus first transited Taurus from May 15, 2018, to November 6, 2018, and is now consistently in the sign (since March 6th, 2019) until 2025/6. We approach money and personal possessions in new ways and learn how to free ourselves from certain material constraints. Innovative ways to make ourselves comfortable emerge. We’re less inhibited about expressing sensuality, self-love, body love, and pampering. We’re challenging what we previously valued during this cycle. There can be abrupt changes with money, valuables, possessions, and income that lead to a reshuffling of priorities or values. Income might come from non-traditional sources or ventures. We’re bringing progressive ideas to the world of business. New ways of doing business, as well as making, viewing, and handling money are likely. Income and the energy we put into making money can be variable.

Romance & Relationships

 

Venus is in Aries from April 20 to May 16, 2019.

This week:

Venus, the Goddess of Love: Highlights in the Coming Week:

Venus in Aries April 20-May 16. Romance at the drop of a hat is part and parcel of the cycle you have just begun. Winning the hearts of others can be a challenge you’re eager to accept – and the thrill of the chase might be most of the fun. Is it the pursuit of happiness – or the happiness of pursuit?

Venus sextile Pluto April 13-14. Subtly powerful and uplifting time for romantic/sexual relationships. New insights into relationships and love. Strong attractions.

Venus square Jupiter April 14-15. We experience a strong desire for more pleasure in our lives, which can be excessive. Take care not to overstate your feelings or to set up unrealistic expectations in your partnerships. As well, take what your partner says with a grain of salt. There is no malicious intent involved, but feelings of elation can cloud our judgment, and we can promise more than we can deliver.

Venus conjunct Chiron April 22-23. Healing energy is brought to love relationships, and a new cycle begins. A commitment-friendly transit. Love can heal old wounds. We are open to romantic feelings, and more willing to act upon them. This is a good time to make a resolution to repair, heal, and improve relationships.

The Void-of-Course Moon this Week:

Void-of-course Moon on Sunday, April 21st, from 12:01 AM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a sextile to Pluto), until the Moon enters Sagittarius at 12:00 PM EDT.

VOC Moon on Tuesday, April 23rd, from 7:44 AM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a conjunction to Jupiter), until the Moon enters Capricorn at 6:51 PM EDT.

VOC Moon on Thursday, April 25th, from 3:48 PM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a conjunction to Pluto), until the Moon enters Aquarius the next day, Friday, April 26th, at 5:28 AM EDT.

April 2019:

Timing with the Moon – Better Periods this Week for Electing New Initiatives

This week, the Moon is waning – a period that is generally considered unfavorable for new beginnings with exceptions. (See Best Time to Start a Business for more details).

According to principles of timing with the Moon, a window of opportunity occurs this week from Monday, April 22nd, at approximately 9:10 PM EDT, until Tuesday, April 23rd, at approximately 7:40 AM EDT, while the Moon is in Sagittarius. Another window technically occurs from Friday, April 26th, at approximately 7:20 PM EDT, until Sunday, April 28th, at approximately 5:40 AM EDT, while the Moon is in Aquarius, but is better after 10 AM on Saturday.

See also the following articles and tables: Timing with the Moon and Opportunity Periods with the Void Moon for times and techniques.

Planetary Stations & Sign Ingresses:

Feb 10, 2019     5:50 AM
Mercury enters Pisces
Feb 10, 2019    11:21 PM Juno enters Gemini
Feb 14, 2019     5:51 AM Mars enters Taurus
Feb 18, 2019     4:07 AM Chiron enters Aries
Feb 18, 2019     6:04 PM  Sun enters Pisces
Mar  1, 2019    11:45 AM  Venus enters Aquarius
Mar  5, 2019     1:18 PM  Mercury Retrograde
Mar  6, 2019     3:28 AM Uranus enters Taurus
*** Daylight Saving Time begins ***
Mar 20, 2019     5:58 PM   Sun enters Aries
Mar 26, 2019     3:43 PM   Venus enters Pisces
Mar 28, 2019     9:59 AM  Mercury Direct
Mar 31, 2019     2:12 AM  Mars enters Gemini
Apr 10, 2019     1:01 PM  Jupiter Retrograde
Apr 17, 2019     2:01 AM  Mercury enters Aries
Apr 20, 2019     4:55 AM  Sun enters Taurus
Apr 20, 2019    12:10 PM  Venus enters Aries
Apr 24, 2019     2:48 PM   Pluto Retrograde
Apr 29, 2019     8:54 PM   Saturn Retrograde
May  6, 2019     2:25 PM   Mercury enters Taurus
May 15, 2019     5:46 AM  Venus enters Taurus
May 15, 2019    11:09 PM  Mars enters Cancer
May 21, 2019     3:59 AM   Sun enters Gemini
May 21, 2019     6:52 AM  Mercury enters Gemini
Jun  4, 2019     4:04 PM  Mercury enters Cancer
Jun  8, 2019     9:37 PM  Venus enters Gemini
Jun 21, 2019    10:36 AM Neptune Retrograde
Jun 21, 2019    11:54 AM  Sun enters Cancer
Jun 26, 2019     8:19 PM  Mercury enters Leo

 

See also: Astrology of Today – an overview of the day (this takes you to my other site, Astrology Cafe).
See also: The Astrology of 2019 – Overview.

Note: Times given are Eastern Time (ET).

 

This Week’s Calendar

 

This Week’s Aspects

Sun conjunct Uranus. A new cycle of independence, progressiveness, and change begins. We are more inclined to accept and appreciate all that is new, unusual, and avant garde. We have an opportunity to shine for what makes us unique. Favors the media, computers, metaphysical subjects. Restlessness and a need for change. Restriction is not tolerated now. Our egos are awakened and we seek new ways to express ourselves. There is a need to be creative and unique in our expression of self. This is usually a time to join with groups and/or to become a group leader. It’s also an easy time to make new friends. Sudden, unexpected events can happen out of the blue.

Sun semi-square Neptune. Our willpower is low as we stray from our goals and temporarily lose focus. It’s difficult to formulate — or stick to — clear goals during this transit. Concentrating on artistic or spiritual pursuits is better than focusing on matters that require straightforward, factual thinking today. It can be difficult knowing where or how to direct our willpower under this influence. It’s also a challenge knowing where we stand with others. Avoid such things as scheduling surgery, important appointments, job interviews, or launches of new projects at this time.

Venus conjunct Chiron. We have the chance to heal our personal relationships now, as we are more open to intimacy and commitment, as well as to learning from one another. We more easily see beauty in human weaknesses, and are less inclined to see fault, or to concern ourselves with fault. It’s a strong time for building trust in relationships, and for seeing potential in one another, although the process might feel painful! Insecurities are revealed and, ideally, cleansed. A new cycle of healing in love begins now.

  Mars semi-square Uranus. A tendency to take risks, to feel restless, to act on sudden impulses without considering consequences. There may be changes in work schedules, or life’s circumstances could challenge us in such a way that we need to change our goals or actions.

Mars square Neptune. Inspiration comes from unusual sources, but you have a hard time staying focused and organized. Energy may be variable. Intuition is strong, but may be faulty. Not a good time to begin a new project or affair.

Note: Times given in the table/calendar above are Eastern Time (ET).

 

Daily Trends Calendar

See below for day-by-day forecasts and planets in signs. See also Transit to Transit aspects.

See also: Astrology of Today – an overview of the day – Astrology Cafe. New! See the Transits for Here and Now chart wheel.

See also:  The Astrology of 2019 – Overview.

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What’s In Store By the Stars – Daily Astrology Trends

(as featured on the site’s main page and in our Daily Trends Calendar)

See also the new Astrology Trends Calendar that includes these daily trends overviews and other astrological events such as ingresses, stations, and lunations.

APRIL 21

The Moon continues its transit of focused, passionate Scorpio until 12:01PM EDT. The Moon’s move into fiery Sagittarius midday feels fresh. We’re likely to feel inspired, and we’re ready to learn, share, and exchange our ideas with the Moon’s trine to Mercury. With Mercury in Aries, were ready to pioneer rather tha follow the crowd. More excitement is in the air as the Sun and Uranus head into alignment, exact tomorrow.

The Moon is void from 12:01 AM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a sextile to Pluto), until the Moon enters Sagittarius at 12:00 PM EDT.

APRIL 22

The Sun and Uranus form an alignment today. We’re changing our values and how we view our personal possessions, attachments, money matters, and sense of security now. While the Sun and Uranus align every year, this is the first time they do so since Uranus entered Taurus. This influence stimulates change, a new modus operandi, an interruption or disruption, an a strong desire to feel free. We seek new ways of expressing ourselves. We can be progressive- pioneering, but possibly also defiant or rebellious. With Uranus, some level of detachment or decrease in sentimentality seems necessary to break free from limiting situations. The Moon spends the day in the sign of Sagittarius, reinforcing notes of spontaneity and freedom-seeking.

APRIL 23

Early today’s Sun semi-square to Neptune points to some possible meandering or straying from the usual routine, and perhaps calls up the need to make some adjustments to our overall route toward meeting our goals. If we’ve neglected our emotional or spiritual hunches and ideals, this can be a time for giving them a listen. Venus aligns with Chiron today, and it’s a time for expressing compassion or forgiveness. We may feel drawn to problem areas so that we can repair them. We more readily see beauty in human weaknesses, and we are less inclined to see (or concern ourselves with) fault. It’s a strong time for building trust in relationships, as well as for seeing potential in one another, although the process might feel painful at points. Seeing the beauty in the pain of growing and repair is more likely now. The Moon continues its transit of brave Sagittarius until 6:49 PM EDT, after which it heads into responsible Capricorn. Today also holds strong energy for taking action towards healing, cleansing, guiding, or teaching. We can feel energized and inspired creatively today.

The Moon is void from 7:44 AM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a conjunction to Jupiter), until the Moon enters Capricorn at 6:51 PM EDT.

APRIL 24

Pluto turns retrograde today, and will continue in this state until October 3rd. This shift tends to bring about some initial confusion, heaviness, and magnification of problems. Pluto’s retrograde cycle itself, however, is an excellent period for research and gaining new insight into our self-destructive tendencies, needs for control, and search for the truth by looking within. Outward pressures may ease somewhat during this period. Over the coming months, we may be reassessing how we use our power. As well today, our powers of concentration, or at least our will to focus, increase. The Moon spends the day in practical Capricorn.

APRIL 25

The Moon spends another day in the sign of Capricorn, and we’re inclined to seek increased order, sense, and structure in our lives. 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. The Moon aligns with both Saturn and Pluto in Capricorn, and this can intensify our ambitions and perhaps sober us up about a matter. We aim to be more responsible, practical, and efficient, but should watch for putting too much pressure on ourselves and the systems around us to perform.

The Moon is void from 3:48 PM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a conjunction to Pluto), until the Moon enters Aquarius the next day, Friday, April 26th, at 5:28 AM EDT.

APRIL 26

The Moon’s ingress into Aquarius this morning feels bright and hoepful. A Uranus-Juno sextile inspires similar energy: we’re encouraged through our contacts and interactions with others, and we’re ready to cooperate while giving one another the respect and space they need. We’re open to new ways of making things work. We may be leveraging our ability to lead and inspire now. This can be a time of dynamic, positive group activities. With a Mercury-Ceres trine active today as well, we’re communicating with added imagination, warmth, and consideration. This is a good time for both teaching and learning, and for expressing feelings, and in the business world, marketing and promoting. As the day advances, we head toward tense Mars aspects, exact tomorrow morning, and we should watch for making poor choices on a whim.

The Moon continues its void until 5:28 AM EDT, when it enters Aquarius.

APRIL 27

A vague sense that our dreams or a particular source of inspiration is not quite fulfilling us as it once did can disrupt the mood today. Mars forms a square to Neptune and a semi-square to Uranus this morning, and we may want to watch for a tendency to hook into an impractical venture or go on unusual tangent unless it’s truly harmless and a small diversion. Bigger decisions should probably not be made based solely on today’s perceptions, in other words! We should watch for difficulties with boundaries, rules, and limits in particular, as well as for attempts to take the easy way out, which will probably backfire under these conditions. From disappointment, we can feel the inspiration to make improvements, however, and the Moon’s transit of positive Aquarius and its harmonious aspects to Mercury and Mars, most notably, can help lift us into an optimistic frame of mind.

 

 

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Moon Signs This Week:

When the Moon is in Scorpio

 Intensity is what the Moon in Scorpio is all about. Whether it's passion, elation, sorrow, or desire, emotions are felt on a deeply personal level. We are motivated by the desire to get to the bottom of things, and we instinctively read between the lines. Superficiality won't work for us now. The Moon in Scorpio urges us to uncover our own power, and it's an excellent time to rid ourselves of old fears and limiting habits. It can be an intimate and passionate time. Avoid manipulative tactics, brooding, and suspiciousness.

The Moon in Scorpio generally favors the following activities: Taxes, accounting, intimacy issues, psychological examinations, research, self-examination, getting rid of old things.

When the Moon is in Sagittarius

 The Moon is at her most optimistic and upbeat in Sagittarius. We are motivated by a need to seek the truth, and we are ready to pursue a new vision. We are not interested in details just now. Instead, we focus on the big picture. New experiences and adventures satisfy a deep emotional need. Spontaneity is the key. We may also be inclined toward overdoing and overstating. We don't want to plan ahead, and prefer to "wing it".

The Moon in Sagittarius generally favors the following activities: Adventurous activities that involve "winging it", travel, higher education, starting publishing projects, advertising, sports, physical activity.

When the Moon is in Capricorn

We become aware of the need for structure and planning ahead. We also instinctively are aware of the limitations of time. We are motivated by a desire for success. Achievement and manifestation are most important to us now. We are resourceful and don't want to waste time, energy, or resources. This can be a very sober influence--even a depressing one. However, it can also be a productive time when we look reality in the eye.

The Moon in Capricorn generally favors the following activities: Long-term activities that yield slow but steady results, practical undertakings, career issues, making a business plan, practical investments.

When the Moon is in Aquarius

Attraction to all that is new and unusual, and an instinctive need for improvement, characterize the Moon in Aquarius. Reactions are more intellectual than emotional, and interactions are more impersonal than personal, under this influence. This is a time that promotes social gatherings, dealing with group ideals and goals for the future, brainstorming, new ideas, and progressive changes. We are open to new methods of doing things and we have our eye on the future. It can be hard to stick to schedules now, as personal freedom is most important to us.

The Moon in Aquarius generally favors the following activities: Unusual or radical undertakings, social pursuits, group projects, trying something new, joining a group.

 

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The Astrology of 2019 – Overview

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