Here’s this week’s planetary activities, which provide the over-arching theme of the week. Below that are the weekly scopes by sign.
Everyone gets a nickname this week, which I found very amusing...
Apr 21 – Sun square Saturn - feeling of restriction, heaviness (duh, Kel. Well, I just report the news, I don’t make it up)
Apr 22, 10:25 pm – New Moon Taurus - this new moon could bring difficult shifts. It is conjunct uranus (in Taurus) and square saturn (in Aquarius). We may feel torn, collectively and personally about where our energy should be: with the collective greater good or securing our own comfort zone. We very much need comfort now. Perhaps we need to find it in the grass, the dirt, the water, the sunlight. Do what you can, even if it means ordering some potting soil on Amazon and having a small window garden to tend to. Regrow some green onions. Anything like this will be healing. Also think about sunrise, sunset, candlelight, and the comfort and peace those things bring. Spiritually and energetically, plant new seeds for a new reality, a new life, a new beginning. This is where it starts!
Apr 25 – Mercury square Pluto - deep thinking and conversations
Apr 25 – Pluto Retrograde - there are 2 distinct schools of thought about Pluto retrograde this year. One is that Pluto retrograde will cause a massive increase in deaths. This is plausible simply because of the trajectory of this covid crisis. The other theory is that Pluto retrograde is somewhat weakened and the death toll will decrease. I believe this retrograde will have a specific focus, where things will become more intense. I feel this focus will be more of an economic crisis, which already is forming. In the USA, Pluto retrogrades in our 2nd house of money. I do think our death stats from covid will peak shortly after this retrograde happens, but that’s just logical deduction. However Pluto is not without purpose. This time of difficulty will also be a fertile time of rebirth for some of our ailing systems. When we come out of this retrograde in the mid-Autumnl, we will likely see some more covid cases, but not at this same level. We will be still trying to figure out how to regain some of our lost money...all of us, everywhere. But we will have gained something you only gain from going into the underworld...appreciation for life, loved ones, simple comforts, and freedom. We will recover the rest in time.
Apr 26 – Mercury square Jupiter - optimistic hopes
Apr 26 – Sun conjunct Uranus - urge to break free (Uh. yeah. We’re all feeling that, Kel). But also unexpected change, excitement and energy.
ARIES - if you need a place to focus your energy, start with your finances, Clark. (yeah, like superman. Don’t let it go to your head.) Yeah, I know, that’s boring. But it will give you a sense of peace and purpose and free up your mental energy for better things going forward. Come up with a plan, even if it is humble, to pay down some debt, or save. Then you can reward yourself with nice run on the treadmill, you weirdo.
TAURUS - Boredom will be your undoing, Wally (Wall-y, like a wall, which is immoveable. haha). You may be contemplating doing something that you wouldn’t normally. And truthfully, you probably shouldn’t. But farbeit for an Aquarius to tell someone not to do something, because I know how that works. But if you can hold your horses, you may find something better coming for you later this week or next. Just be aware of your own actions, oh ye of self sabotage.
GEMINI - You may find closure to some things this week (which always seems impossible when your brain never stays quiet long enough to read the teleprompter in your mind), Jimmi. It may be the deepening of a relationship, the beginning of healing a rift or wound, or the end of a previously made commitment. The latter is not a bad thing, rather, a release that you would be glad for. Whatever comes of this week, you will be unshackled in a positive way.
CANCER- You may feel like being in your shell this week, Patty. But your expert point of view may be sought after this week in your close professional circle. While you may be uncomfortable, just be yourself and share your knowledge. You have a goal in mind and you are closer to reaching it than you can currently see. Make a point of connecting with your tribe this week - maybe to brainstorm, if not to just socialize and laugh.
LEO - This is a good week for a deep dive into your desires for your own path, BitchWhiskers. You know what your skills and talents are. Others do also. But some people close to you project their desires for you onto you and you’ve absorbed this for a long time. Its time to sort the cat nip from the weeds, and pursue the path that lights you up.
VIRGO - This may be a week of improvements to yourself, your career, and your close relationships, Virg. You could suddenly see someone close to you in a new light, and it may spark some unsettling feelings. You don’t need to take action, just observe. This is an opportunity to deepen and strengthen this connection. And while we are always thinking about romantic relationships, this may very well be a work partner of some kind. Just let the information come to you and observe it.
LIBRA - The general chaos and disorder of life may be making you feel real bajiggity, Libby. But things should start to feel better, if they haven’t already. Life is anything but balanced right now. Look to your foundations to get the ship on even keel. You may be looking for your career to open up, and it will, but where you need to find real peace is in your home. Demonstrate, even if just for yourself, what you want life to look and feel like.
SCORPIO - Dream big this week, Stinger. There may be a complex money issue at the forefront of your mind. Call in your counsel of geniuses (because you have such a counsel!) to try to unravel it. But behind that is a long-held goal that you haven’t been able to let go of. And why should you? Explore it this week. You’re worthy of this dream!
SAGITTARIUS - Well Terry (your new nickname), you may find yourself daydreaming, particularly about the past, or the good ol’ days. The normally eternally (dare I say, annoyingly) optimistic part of your mind may be suffering a bit from reality overload, and you may feel discouraged about ever having “the good ol’ days” again. But you will. Your optimism will return and you’ll be feeling more yourself soon. It’s the new moon affecting you. While money is important, stay true to your path this week when a project presents itself. It may not feel quite right...go with that.
CAPRICORN - You are the emblem and mascot for hard work and achievement, Billy. But much to your chagrin, sometimes it takes more than that. This wek you may find that what has been lacking from your business plan is your heart. You aren’t one to really reveal your deep thoughts and vulnerabilities. But you may receive a sign that makes it clear to you that the place you’ve opened up emotionally, is the path forward.
AQUARIUS - You may get a spark of inspiration this week that prompts you to pursue something new, or broaden your horizons in a pretty kick ass way! Your home foundation will provide you the spring board from which you can plan you jump into a life with more Freedom. And you’re the poster girl for Freedom, Barb, so let’s do this. (I’m calling you Barb, because of the classic SNL sketch of “Barbara Wawa”, because you’re the wawa carrier…and you can be a bit barbed as well) Embrace this burst of confidence and weach fow the staws!
PISCES - You may be exceptionally curious and wanting to learn new things this week,Gill, either about a hobby or a new pursuit. You may be like a freight train on a mission for information. Being in this mode, you may find yourself irritated with someone close to you. But do be aware that this person may need to connect with you in a deeper way. Google will be there waiting for you when you return. Remember to keep an eye on the future with your finances and don’t fall headlong into a spending spree trying to quench your thirst.