Yearly Astrology Trends Calendar

Wednesday, 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.

Pluto now turns retrograde at 23° Capricorn 08′.

Thursday, 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.

Friday, APRIL 26

The Moon’s ingress into Aquarius this morning feels bright and hopeful. 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.

Saturday, 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.

Saturn now turns retrograde at 20° Capricorn 31′.

Saturn turns retrograde on April 29, 2019, at 20° Capricorn 31′
Saturn turns direct on September 18, 2019, at 13° Capricorn 54′

Read about Saturn Retrograde here.

Uranus forms a semi-square with Neptune

On May 1st, 2019, Uranus and Neptune form their final semi-square in a set that began in August 2017 and spans until May 1, 2019. This aspect is considered in effect within these wider range dates. This is a time when we can feel particularly inspired, although we may feel restless if our dreams are no longer fulfilling us or keeping us hopeful. Watch for impractical ventures and unusual tangents that may not last.

Uranus semisquare Neptune dates:

1st: August 11, 2017, when Uranus is at 28° Aries 30′ and Neptune is at 13° Pisces 30′.

2nd: October 7th, 2017, with Uranus at 27° Aries 01′ and Neptune at 12° Pisces 01′.

3rd: June 16th, 2018, when Uranus is at 1° Taurus 30′

4th: December 15th, 2018, when Uranus is at 28° Aries 49′

5th: May 1st, 2019, when Uranus is at 3° Taurus 01′ (last)

Uranus semi-square Neptune

The Moon is New in Taurus on May 4, 2019, at 6:46 PM EDT.

New Moon in Taurus Chart: May 4, 2019

The New Moon in Taurus marks the beginning of a new cycle. The Aries New Moon cycle ends and the Taurus New Moon cycle begins.

The New Moon in Taurus is a good time to commit to personal goals that express the positive energies of the sign of the Bull. It’s time to enjoy life’s simple and physical pleasures–savor good food and enjoy activities that bring us in touch with nature and with our bodies. It’s time to stop and smell the roses and to become more aware of what makes us feel comfortable and secure. This is a good cycle under which to re-evaluate our relationship to money and possessions and to discover what truly makes us happy and fulfilled.

With this potent Taurus 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. This New Moon occurs around the time of a Mars-Jupiter opposition.

This phase of the Moon occurs at 14 degrees and 11 minutes of Taurus, affecting people born with personal planets and points at approximately 10 to 18 degrees of the Fixed signs (Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius) most significantly.

Mercury enters Taurus

Mercury is in Taurus from May 6-May 21. When Mercury is in Taurus, our thinking is down to earth, solid, and grounded. Common sense reigns over more fanciful thinking. We communicate more deliberately under this influence, and our minds are oriented to the world of the five senses. We prefer the tried and true rather than new ways of thinking. Attention to one thing at a time can simplify our lives, but we may be in danger of narrow, overly conservative, or rigid thinking.

Mercury in Taurus

Venus enters Taurus

Venus is in Taurus from May 15-June 8 2019. In Taurus, Venus is very sensual (naturally), content, and possessive. We seek security and value that which lasts. Our appetite for pleasure is strong. Taurus values the here and the now as well as the world of the five senses. Tangible and physical expressions of love and romance are most important now. Holding on to someone we love is our tendency under Venus in Taurus. The shadow side of this is excessive possessiveness and treating our partners as objects that we own or want to own. On the financial side, Venus in Taurus looks for high-quality, solid, practical, and long-lasting items. Holding on to our possessions is more likely now.

Mars enters Cancer

Mars is in Cancer from May 15-July 1 2019. We pursue our interests ardently, but we avoid a direct approach to going after we want. As well, our goals and plans are subject to mood swings and vacillations. We are defensive rather than overtly aggressive. Much of what we do depends on our mood of the moment.

The Moon is Full in Scorpio on May 18, 2019, at 5:12 PM EDT.

Full Moon in Scorpio Chart: May 18, 2019

The Full Moon in Scorpio marks the beginning of a new cycle.

This phase of the Moon occurs at 27 degrees and 39 minutes of Scorpio, affecting people born with personal planets and points at approximately 24 to 30 degrees of the Fixed signs (Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius) and 0 to 2 degrees of the Mutable signs (Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, and Pisces) most significantly.

Sun enters Gemini

Sun is in Gemini from May 21-June 21, 2019. Knowledge and diversity motivate us with the Sun in Gemini. We are more sociable, intellectual, and insatiably curious under this influence. We tend to scatter our energies as a result of this curiosity and awareness of all of our options. We are more communicative and versatile, but we can also be unreliable.

Sun in Gemini

Mercury enters Gemini

Mercury is in Gemini from May 21-June 4. When Mercury is in Gemini, we are especially communicative, curious, and sociable. Mercury feels right at home in Gemini, one of the signs that it rules. We tend to take more pleasure in gaining a superficial knowledge of many subjects rather than dig deep into any one topic. We are especially astute when it comes to arguing or making a point. We are attracted to wordplays, puns, and negotiations. We are easily distracted.

Mercury in Gemini