Mercury (god of communication) plays an outsized role through April. At the end of March, Mercury turned direct; he was in the sign of his detriment (Pisces) and very near Neptune (lord of illusion and inspiration). This combination of influences finishes this cycle (more or less) with Mercury Conjunct Neptune on the 2nd ; this cycle started last month on the 22nd. Slowly our mental life will become clearer and all the gears start to mesh on the 17th with Mercury going into Aries (ruled by Mars). Simple and direct, Mars is in Gemini (ruled by Mercury) all month. With Mercury and Mars in each other’s signs (mutual reception) our aggressive mental spirit is strengthened. We become more forward looking.
Jupiter (king of the gods) turns Retrograde on the 10th. He is still strong in his own sign (Sagittarius), but the benefits that he brings materialize more slowly in his Retrograde motion. This is the time for looking within. Jupiter rules values; what is important to us now?
The New Moon is on April 5th at 4:50 AM EDT on the 15th degree of Aries. Saturn in Capricorn Squares the New Moon while Jupiter is Sagittarius Trines it. Saturn in his own sign will get his say, but that doesn’t have to be the whole story, as Jupiter promises benefits as long as we follow our moral compass. The New Moon is Semi-sextile the Mercury Neptune Conjunction in Pisces, encouraging us to hang on to our ideals, but only taking step wise actions going forward. This is a balancing act.
The Full Moon is on April 19th at 7:12 AM EDT at 29 degrees Aries/Libra. Full Moons are a time of completion. The 29th degree of any sign signals finishing up something. Spring is the time of new beginnings. This is a moment of letting go of the past so something new can emerge. Pluto in Capricorn forms a T-Square with Sun and Moon. This suggests a certain extreme restructuring of basic supports. Jupiter is Trine the Sun and Sextile the Moon; we are likely shielded from the worst of the fallout of these changes. With Uranus (lord of spontaneity) Conjunct the Sun and Opposite the Moon, unplanned events will bring unexpected results.
Sun enters Taurus April 20th at 4:56 AM EDT. With Venus Square Jupiter we are likely to extend ourselves beyond our foundation. Excitement comes via the Sun Conjunct Uranus. The whole transit of the Sun through Taurus is likely to be a rollercoaster ride. Moon Trine Neptune shows the general mood of the public will find relief through entertainment. Conscious people will be looking within for meaning.