Category: Star Guidance

April 2015 Horoscope

April starts with a second eclipse. The first was a solar eclipse on March 20^th and, on April 4^th, a lunar eclipse will occur.

These eclipses are very much about relationships. The eclipse on the 20^th of March was in Pisces. It was about relationships, but relationships on a collective, transpersonal level. The eclipse on the 4^th of April is in Libra and will bring it back down to the personal level. Marriage, money, and business relationships will be the focus. Libra is ruled by Venus and represents our values. It is our ability to attract both love and money on a personal level. Pisces is ruled by Neptune and is the higher octave of Venus. It’s selfless, compassionate, captivating, and transpersonal. We are now bringing heaven to earth in our relationships with this next eclipse. A new definition is emerging. Sudden epiphanies may emerge on or around the 4^th. During the weeks between the eclipses, we have been experiencing something akin to the dance of the seven veils. What is the truth? What is love? What is right? Who has the right to judge? What is our responsibility? And who do we blame? As we remove each veil, each layer of truth is revealed and examined.

The eclipse is also keyed into the Pluto/Uranus square. This square has been responsible for the social unrest and has upset the balance over the last four years. Though the last square happened last month, they are still being set off by this eclipse. This Libra eclipse re-balances the scales of justice. There have been several times when things have happened that just didn’t added up. It has felt like information was missing or a detail was glossed over. Mercury will be at the South Node during this eclipse, close to the sun and Uranus – the truth will be revealed and it may be revealed dramatically.

If you are in a relationship or partnership that has been going through trouble and you have felt like ‘this shouldn’t be happening’ or if it has been stalled or thwarted due to outside influence, now is the time when you will see things set right… or close to right. Things are not always fair in life, but this is one of those times when it will be. Though it has seemed on the surface to be difficult and there has been some mayhem, there is always a silver lining in these difficult times. They force us to come up with new solutions, to dig deep and find new ways to do things.

It’s been the cardinal signs (Aries, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn) that have been affected by the Pluto/Uranus squares. These are the natural dichotomies in our lives. Our self interest vs our relationship interests. Our career vs our families. As our roles shifted in these areas –within ourselves, at home, in our relationships, and in the workplace have lost our balance. We went through a period where nobody understood who or how to be but we are now finding our way into a new definition of relationship.

What is also going on in the background is also helping the story along.

On April 1^st, a genuine apology may come. Yes I know it’s April fool’s day, but this one will not be gag as Venus sextiles Chiron, which will bring a blend of healing in love into the mix.   A grand trine with Mercury, Juno, and Saturn on the 2^nd will help to ground, stabilize, and give form to a new type of relationship and group effort. This grand trine will also help us stabilize our finances. Juno is the marriage asteroid but she is also associated with financial accounts. Shifts have been occurring to help re-balance the accounts and this month they will finally have a little more tether.

On the 6^th, Mercury will make a positive aspect to Jupiter. Jupiter will go direct in a couple of days, but this is a last chance to reflect on all that we have learned and take in the full picture. It will also be connecting with Pluto and Uranus over the next couple of days, so we may be overloaded with thoughts and new information – or maybe just integration of all of the information that has come to light since the eclipse.

On April 8^th, Jupiter will go direct. It’s been in a retrograde motion since December 8^th, 2014, sending us inward to explore all things Leo – our leadership, our creativity, and what we can afford to invest. Now that Jupiter is going direct, we can move forward with all of our plans – sort of. We will want to launch that program, show up with our leadership, and unveil our creativity. We will want to take those educated risks; by now, we’ve done our homework. The next couple of days will seem golden. The Sun conjuncts Mercury on April 11^th, making it a good time for communication and asserting ourselves. On the same day, Venus will move into Gemini. Ideas for money-making will abound. On April 14^th, Mercury will move into Taurus, motivating us to create concrete plans and maybe wanting to sign contracts. But even thought all engines are fired up, I caution you to wait just a while longer; April has a couple of red flag days. These are days that are not good for making big decisions or launching business deals. You should also stay away from the days surrounding them.

On April 15^th, Venus will oppose Saturn. We may feel pressure to make commitments out of fear or a sense of duty and responsibility. Thought this is not technically a red flag, it’s not the best circumstances to move forward – then the first real red flag happens. Mars squares Jupiter on April 17^th which makes us impulsive and prone to not having what it takes to go the distance. The second red flag happens on April 19^th when Venus squares Neptune. The blinders will be on with respect to the finances and we may not be able to accurately assess relationships for reliable partnerships.

The New Moon is on April 18^th at 28^o of Aries. It’s widely conjunct Mercury and trine to Pallas, the asteroid that helps us to see patterns and the big picture. Mercury will also be sextile to Neptune which will give us vision and intuitive insights. Yes, we are seeing the big picture and yes, we are developing a good strategy. But we won’t yet have all we need to nurture this direction. Now is a good time to set intentions for pioneering a new direction or endeavour. Venus will be sextile the North Node, so it will be a favourable time to make connections that represent possibilities for partnership or financial support. But there is a third red flag: Mercury squaring Jupiter on April 21^st. It makes us over-confident and perhaps prone to miss details.

So, there will be a lot of energy around wanting to move forward with our plans but it’s best to take our time and be thorough. Now is a great opportunity to test our ideas: get responses and deepen our market knowledge. Both Mars and Mercury will be Taurus in a favourable aspect to Pluto on April 22nd. This is great for research, gathering knowledge, and coming up with practical solutions. Venus will also be in a favourable aspect to Jupiter the same day so there will be lots of optimism… we are on the right track and we are progressing! Just don’t jump the gun!

On April 24^th, Mercury will sextile Chiron. This is a great day to meditate; take time to go within and to sit with your thoughts. There has been lots of information coming at us all month, so this is a good day to get our mind off of things and to allow some healing and incorporating. If you’ve read my past horoscopes you know I am a big fan of spa days, but a solitary walk in the nature or a bike ride might also do the trick.

The end of the month brings us back to relationships particularly due to Venus sextile Uranus, which may stir up some excitement in the relationship department. We can use the energy to be spontaneous or to put some zing into a new adventure. Mars will make an easy aspect to Chiron on the 28^th, motivating us to direct our energy into healing. The Sun will sextile Neptune on the 29^th which encourages us to tune into our intuition and trust our senses. We may become clear that some relationships are no longer serving us and, on the same day, Venus will also square Chiron in order to help us to let go of that which no longer works.

April horoscope 2015 for each sign…

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Aries:

The lunar eclipse is in your 7^th house of relationships. There has been a real struggle with defining who you are, your career, and your close personal relationships. Some light will be shed on this area. This is helped by the courage you have to tell the truth as it relates to your beliefs, sense of leadership, and creativity.

Taurus:

The lunar eclipse is in your 6^th house of health. A health issue that you have been denying or that was buried in your subconscious may now come to light – or, if you have been aware of it, a shift may happen in your beliefs about it as unconscious material pops to the surface. A growing sense of security as it relates to your home and your resources – even if it’s only in the mind and not actual space, this change helps you to feel secure enough to go into that unconscious stuff.

Gemini:

The lunar eclipse happens in your 5^th house of creativity and children. You have been feeling the pressure in your finances and if you have one in your business. You may not feel like you can rely on anyone, but you’ll discover that you do have friends – or at least acquaintances who are willing to help. A clarifying conversation helps to relieve the pressure. Though your relationship responsibilities have a serious tone right now, you can see your roles and responsibilities in a new way.

Cancer:

The lunar eclipse is in your 4^th house of home and family. Solutions are found and family relationships are brought into balance with your career/intimate relationships. The work you have done to root yourself down brings balance your finances and your career in a healthy and supportive ways. The payoff is a system that has secure roots and works for you.

Leo:

The lunar eclipse is happening in your 3^rd house of communication. Communication will improve in your relationships, especially with your siblings. Your beliefs have been changing as a result of a health shakeup. Alternatively, you may have been part of a civil injustice which fueled those changes. You’re now feeling comfortable with taking risks in your self-expression. Your mind is changing and that is causing your words to flow in a new refreshing ways.

Virgo:

The lunar eclipse occurs in your 2^nd house of finances. Something comes to light in terms of your shared resources and that helps you to balance the books or set things right, especially when it comes to your self-worth. Difficulties with your home or parents may bring mixed blessings. You may find hidden accounts or resources that allow you to take some risks.

Libra:

The lunar eclipse is happening in your 1^st house. You are finding ways of integrating who you are, maintaining your boundaries, and working with others. Communication difficulties have been plaguing you, but you can now find an approach that is empowering. You are justified in your fight for recognition of your boundaries and it is finally dawning on you that this is so: you knew it, but you now believe it.

Scorpio:

The lunar eclipse is in your 12^th house of the unconscious and secrets. You are building a relationship with your unconscious and finding out what it means to take responsibility rather than blaming others. You may have been doing things routinely without valuing yourself. But confidence is building as you take on better work or health habits and start to toot your own horn. Remember the saying, “the squeaky wheel gets the oil.”

Sagittarius:

The lunar eclipse occurs in your 11^th house of friends and associates. Your ideas, concepts, and beliefs about yourself are being refined, perhaps as a result of a relationship with a trusted teacher. As this occurs, you find yourself in a new circle of friends which allows new aspects of your creativity to surface. You are starting to open up like a can of wasabi peas.

Capricorn:

The lunar eclipse happens in your 10^th house of honour and public recognition. Your relationship with your reputation and authenticity is brought into focus. Your power is being tested at this time – as is working in a partnership and your ability to share control of resources. Be generous and responsible with your power over others.

Aquarius:

The lunar eclipse happens in your 9^th house of beliefs, higher courts, and higher learning. You might be settling the score now and justice may be served. You may have had a hard time getting others to see your perspective. This situation may have arisen partly because your psyche has been going through its own transformation, thus changing your perspective. If part of this is a legal ruling, you will be able to work through the details and settle business/contractual details in a better and fairer light.

Pisces:

The lunar eclipse is happening in your 8^th house of shared resources. Wealth is on your mind and at the eclipse you may be rearranging your taxes or your shared resources. Your earnings may be coming from a very different source these days, perhaps from a business that you recently launched. Maybe you didn’t expect to do so well. Incorporation, changing your relationship to business and becoming an employee of your own company, may all be in the mix as you assess your situation.

 

February Horoscope 2015

Is there a better way to start the month of love than with Venus conjunct Neptune? When these two come together, it’s romance, universal love, and high ideals. It’s not very grounded, so don’t make any big decisions about love or money. But it is creative, so use the day to pour your passion into something you love, whether that’s a creative project that will make you money at a later date or a relationship filled with promise. On the last day of January, Mars was conjunct Chiron which triggered some wounds on the collective level. It had to do with the idea of authenticity and ourselves. The more we can allow one another to be ourselves authentically, the more we will feel that universal love. All four planets are now in Pisces at the beginning of the month, so the volume is turned up on universal love. With the Moon in Cancer opposing Pluto, it promises to be a highly emotional day.

The Full Moon happens on February 3rd. The Moon will be in Leo joined by Jupiter, creating no less than a flare for the dramatic. We might as well set up a speaker’s corner for this one. Those who will want to be heard will be on their soapbox. If you do hear one of these rants, stop and listen. There is likely to be some original and forward thinking taking place. It may even be a warning Evan Almighty style that will come completely out of left field. But we are now able to see the big picture of what is emerging – if we look and listen closely. Not only might they gain some support for new and exciting ideas promoted, they will also garner a serious commitment to action.

One caveat: The full moon will be sextile the North Node in Libra. This alignment points to the direction that we SHOULD be moving toward universally. Libra is fairness and negotiation – it is the sign that rules love. At the same time, it’s also in a trine to the South Node which is conjunct Uranus, the planet of surprises in Aries – the sign that rules fighting, action and war – so it seems that there may be commitment on both sides. The South Node always feels easier because it’s what we know. Because the North Node can seem unknown and uncomfortable, those who are committed to moving the collective toward love might question themselves. But if action is taken on their end, they can also gain commitment. That commitment will carry on for a couple of days with a strong concentration and focus on effort. Mercury is still retrograde though, so while there may be clarity and commitment, wheels might spin a bit.

We are back to relationships on the 9th when Venus conjunct Chiron. With both in Pisces, there’s a chance for collective wounds (with respect to relationships) to be healed. There is an imbalance in masculine and feminine energies, but the energy will allow us to see the patterns and also find a way through them. We might feel some difficulty in trusting our own intuition at this time. We are learning new ways to nurture and trust our own inner voice. On February 11th, Mercury goes direct again which will help a little by clearing up muddled communications and thinking.

Between the 10th and the 15th, Ceres will square the North Node, square Uranus, and will conjunct Pluto. This movement will bring up strong themes of needing to let go and to transform. In the myth of Ceres, the universal mother, Ceres, starved the world by causing famine when her daughter was taken by Pluto. Ask any mother who has lost a child: this is one thing that you don’t let go, but let go we must. Ceres is in Capricorn, so the things we may need to let go of include the idea of equating achievement with love. Can we let go of the idea that we need achieve to be loved?

The New Moon is on February 18th at 29’59 degrees of Aquarius, square Saturn. This is our second New Moon in Aquarius this year. This is an energy that can make us feel pessimistic. We may have great ideas and possibilities exist, but this is a ‘quit just before the miracle’ aspect. If we can push past the negativity then it is a powerful New Moon upon which to set new intentions. The New Moon is one second away from being in a new sign! That’s right, one second. Don’t quit before the miracle – push through. It’s widely conjunct Neptune, so if you can lean into that Neptune in Pisces, you may find some spiritual inspiration to pull you through. Here is a trick when things seem beyond you: admit it to the Universe. Just say ,“this is beyond me… can you help an earthling out?” You’ll be amazed at the inner resilience and courage that you will find.
The next day on February 19th, the surface tension will break. Mars will move into Aries – its home – where it will feel comfortable taking action. Mercury will also sextile Saturn, clearing up any negative thinking and helping us to be rational and logical.

On the 20th, Venus will move into Aries. On the 22nd, Mars and Venus will be conjunct! It’s too bad Valentine’s Day didn’t fall on the 22nd this year because that’s the day when sparks will fly. Also on the 22nd, Saturn will trine Juno (the marriage asteroid) and Venus and Mars will trine Saturn/Juno on Feb 24/25th. What does all of that mean? It means that in a couple of days, we might see relationships form and deeper commitments take place. This is also true of business partnerships.

At the month’s end, Mercury will trine the North Node. It’s a Friday and a great day to connect with your tribe. If you don’t have a tribe, this is the day you might link in with the right one.

Aries:
You may be pushing people out of the way to get on that soapbox at the Full Moon. It’s in your 5th house of drama and theatre. Try to remember to share the stage and limelight. The New Moon is in your house of humanitarian efforts. Set intentions at that time for anything related to helping others. You’ll be able to find your tribe through humanitarian involvement toward month’s end.

Taurus:
Are you the golden child in your family? You may not know how much influence and sway you hold – or maybe you do. At the Full Moon use your golden child influence for good. Remember the famous are so for either good or evil. At the New Moon, you can set intentions for the right kind of recognition. At month’s end you’ll be able to find your tribe at a career-related conference, maybe where you or others are featured as a thought leader.

Gemini:
You may be very opinionated at the Full Moon this month. You will need to be impeccable with your words as your opinions may be taken as fact. At the New Moon, you can set intentions for higher education. Maybe you have always wanted to get a degree or a particular certificate. You will find your tribe at month’s end by attending something like a Ted talk.

Cancer:
Your emotions will be on the theatrical side at the Full Moon. The emotions that emerge will be heavily based on your self esteem. Yes, the squeaky wheel will get the oil – emotions that are unhinged will get attention but try to stay away from emotional manipulation designed to externally reinforce your self esteem. Emotional theatrics based on managed emotions (and internally achieved self esteem) will make you feel better about yourself. Try a little meditation before expressing yourself. At the New Moon, you can set intentions for how to better share yourself with others. You will find your tribe at month’s end at through group therapy or a strangely enough… a funeral.

Leo:
You might be fluctuating between projecting out a persona: one that others expect you to be or allowing your authentic self to shine. You can allow yourself to be authentic at the Full Moon. You can be extremely convincing either way, but being fair to yourself will make you feel better about your presentation of self. You can set intentions at the New Moon for better partnerships. At month’s end, you will find your tribe by attending a business partnership event.

Virgo:
Sometimes you don’t need to say a word to lead others. It’s your actions that will speak louder than words. Believe it or not, being extremely self-indulgent with sleep, rest, and renewal (maybe even a spa day) will communicate leadership to others more than you know at the Full Moon. You can set intentions at the New Moon for a new and different kind of health regiment – one that fully supports you. You can find your tribe at a group where you compete with your new telemetry band (is it a Garmon Vivosmart? Who got the most sleep?!).

Libra:
At the Full Moon you will have an audience for your political opinions. Just make sure you’re not debating for the sake of debating. Have true conviction behind your political campaign, and stop trying to please! You can set intentions at the New Moon for stepping into your authentic leadership. You can find your tribe at month’s end at an improv class.

Scorpio:
Whatever you have been working to achieve will now bring you into the spotlight at the Full Moon. Others might join or oppose you; your influence will make others either love or hate you. Standing strong in who you are will help you grow a thicker skin. At the New Moon you can set intentions for your emotional involvement, security, and family ties. Toward the month’s end, you can make connections through family ties or the Grand Poobahs at the Loyal Order of the Water Buffalo.

Sagittarius:
Your teaching others now and they may see you as the latest and greatest Guru. You might need to make some adjustments in your teaching style to incorporate new learning. Remember we often teach what we need to learn. At the New Moon you can set intentions for getting to know your neighbours. Maybe your idea is to promote an inventive community program. Toward the end of the month, you can connect with your tribe at your local community center.

Capricorn:
You’re like the Mata Hari at the Full Moon but make sure to use your hypnotic influence to promote love. At the New Moon you can set intentions for increasing yourself, your esteem, and your wealth. Grab the book Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill. You can connect with the right tribe at the month’s end at a Think and Grow Rich meet-up group.

Aquarius:
You may be handshaking a deal at the Full Moon. It’s one that will put you in an influential and leadership position. You may be feeling unsure about your ability, but you have a unique perspective to offer. Plus, they wouldn’t have struck the deal if you were not the right person for the job – you know more than you think you know. At the New Moon, you can set intentions for how you want to project and brand yourself now. You can connect with your tribe at the month’s end by just being yourself – you’ll make yourself magnetic to the right people.

Pisces:
You make an impact and gain respect by focusing on detail at Full Moon on the 3rd. Others will be impressed by your thoroughness. At the New Moon you can set intentions for a deeper spiritual connection. You can link up with your tribe at a meditation event when you meet like-minded people. You might even realize that your tribe is your spiritual guides.