AstroWatch

*Any times indicated are for the Pacific Time Zone.

*Refer to “AstroCast” by Kimberly Maxwell for more detailed information as these events unfold.

*Remember, these are just transits and they too, like a kidney stone, shall pass.

Forecast for April 1-10-2025

As if to make up for yesterday, March 31, with no exact aspects, April 1 (April Fool’s Day), will have seven exact major aspects, all by the Moon, which will also change signs.  The 3rd offers up four crisis of action squares to set the mood for the daze (days) ahead, and, hopefully, with the Sun now over 17 degrees from the North Node, the current Moon Wobble will end or at least diminish.  The 5th will offer up six aspects again, this time five waxing and one conjunction.  On the 6th, Saturn will enter His Shadow for His 2025 retrograde.  The 7th offers up five exact major and two inconjunct/quincunx aspects to go along with Mercury stationing direct.  Things may shake up on the 8th as there will be five inconjunct/quincunx and two major aspects.  The 10th has six major aspects, four of them being oppositions.

04/01/25 – April Fool’s Day

Today starts with the first of five sextiles, just some of the seven exact major aspects by the Moon today.  With only one of the seven a waning aspect, you may want to make your newer work your priority today and get April off to a positive start.

04/01/25 – 3:15 am – fast Moon waning sextile (OOBn) shadow Mars

Just over one hour later (4:33 am), the Moon will make a waxing sextile to Saturn for the second aspect of the day.

Just 23 minutes later (4:56 am), the Moon will make a fixed conjunction to Uranus for the third aspect of the day.

This triple aspect combination may have some feeling a bit off balance or unsure as to what to start their day with.  The waning sextile is the get things completed aspect as it is the last one before the conjunction.  The waxing sextile is the first aspect after the conjunction and symbolizes a time to review and focus on new things you started recently.  The conjunction, which would normally fall between the two symbolizes a time to start something new.  How are you with multitasking?  You know what you are working on, and what, if anything, you need to get done and what to get started.

04/01/25 – 5:51 am – fast Moon goes Out-of-Bounds North

Now at 25 Taurus 21’ the Moon once again makes Her monthly journey beyond the northern boundary of the Sun.  Forward thinking may take center stage for the next few days.  Pay close attention to any dreams, insights, feelings, or other sensations, particularly if they seem to be of a prophetic nature.

04/01/25 – 8:54 am – fast (OOBn) Moon waxing sextile retrograde Venus

This is the fourth aspect of the day.  This and the next two aspects are all waxing sextiles suggesting that you may want to focus on any newer work.  Make sure you haven’t overlooked something of a high priority or missed any deadlines.

04/01/25 – 10:43 am – fast (OOBn) Moon goes Void-of-Course

Following a waxing sextile to retrograde Mercury, the fifth aspect of the day, the Moon, now at 28 Taurus 20’, goes void-of-course for just under three hours, entering Gemini at 1:26 pm.  Just eight minutes later (1:34 pm), the Moon will make the sixth aspect and fifth and final sextile of the day, this time to Neptune.  Best you reread, spellcheck, and grammar check anything you have been writing including emails, texts, and things you were planning on posting.  Neptune can try to obscure things or confuse us.

04/01/25 – 7:17 pm – fast (OOBn) Moon waxing air trine Pluto

This is the seventh and final aspect of the day.  This is the pause and review of any recent actions trine.  Take the time to review what you have accomplished today.  Make sure that you haven’t overlooked or forgotten anything.  Tomorrow will start with another waxing sextile.

04/02/25 – 11:20 am – fast (OOBn) Moon waxing sextile Sun

Part of the waxing sextile is taking time to plan what actions you should take next with whatever you are working on.  If you haven’t been considering what to do next, you better get to it as the next aspect is the crisis of action square when you may need to take action or risk getting behind.

04/02/25 – 4:25 pm – fast (OOBn) mutable air conjunction shadow Jupiter

With Jupiter involved you may be tempted to go BIG with whatever new thing you want to start; but since He is still in His shadow and with Mercury and Venus both retrograde, don’t get your hopes up.  Make it a “controlled” big,” something that doesn’t push your limits too far.  Any “rewards” that may seem in sight may well be delayed or come up as less than you hoped for.

04/03/25 – 6:52 am – fast (OOBn) Moon waxing mutable square Saturn

This is the first of four crisis of action squares by the Moon today so you may want to pace yourself, so you don’t run out of energy before the day is over.  With Saturn involved, don’t cut any corners or take any shortcuts.  Pay attention to the details.  Recheck everything.  Make sure you are following any instructions.

04/03/25 – 9:37 am – decelerating (OOBn) Moon waxing mutable square retrograde Venus

This is the second crisis of action square, all in mutable, adaptable signs.  This can be good as you should find it easier to make any adjustments, that is, if you can make a decision as mutable signs can give off a rather indecisive energy.  Focus!

04/03/25 – 11:26 am – decelerating (OOBn) goes Void-of-Course

Following the third mutable crisis of action square of the day, this one to retrograde Mercury, the Moon now at 27 Pisces 27’, goes void-of-course for almost 4 1/2 hours, entering Cancer at 3:50 pm.  It is best if you focus on work in progress and set aside any new work until after the Moon enters Her home sign of Cancer.

04/03/25 – 1:08 pm – Moon Wobble ends???

The Sun, now at 14 Aries 19’, is now more than 17 degrees from the North Node.  Depending on your “measuring stick,” the North Node should no longer be under the “beams” of the Sun.  It is unlikely that there will be no more disasters now, but they should be less frequent and/or less severe.  Time will tell.

04/03/25 – 4:07 pm – decelerating (OOBn) Moon waxing cardinal square Neptune

This is the fourth and final crisis of action square of the day.  Now in decisive cardinal Cancer, some at least should find it easier to make decisions, even if they may be emotional ones.  There is a “watch out” however, as it does involve Neptune, master of illusions and delusions, now in cardinal fire Aries.  Will He use this fire to “boil” away any Cancer tears that may be flowing, or will the powerful Moon in Her Cancer home use them to put out or quench Aries fire?  Caution is advised at this time with whatever actions you choose.

Six hours later (10:06 pm), the Moon will make a waxing inconjunct/quincunx to Pluto to end the day.  This could give some an uncomfortable feeling that may make it difficult to get a good night’s sleep.  Be sure to note any feelings, dreams, intuition, or other sensations you may have during the night.

04/04/25 – 9:21 am – Saturn waning sextile Uranus

The waning sextile is the last aspect they will make before their conjunction and may relate back to anything you started around the time of their last conjunction.  It has been a while since they last met.  They made three conjunctions, February, June, and October, of 1988, yes, 37 years ago.  How good is your memory?  What was happening in your life then?  Did something new start for you?  Because both move rather slowly and go retrograde every year, this is just the first of three waning sextiles they will make, so pay attention as any “message” they may have for you will be emphasized and may even relate back to 1988.  Their second waning sextile will be August 11, 2025, and their third will be January 19, 2026.  This cycle will end with their next conjunction; however, it won’t be until June 28, 2032, so you will have some time to figure out what it might be and how to wrap it up.  Due to their orbits not being exactly circular, they are conjunct every 44-47 years.  Did you start a new job or long term relationship?  Are you now ready to retire?

04/04/25 – 4:05 pm – (OOBn) shadow Mars waxing sextile Uranus

This combination offers an opportunity to take creative action on something, possibly a longer term project or task.  Whatever action you take this aspect should allow for things to move forward.

This is their third and final waxing sextile since their conjunction July 15, 2024.  Their two previous waxing sextiles were October 24, 2024, and January 23, 2025.  What were you working on around those dates?  What was going on in your life?  If this cycle is important for you, there should be some common theme connecting those two dates to now.  As their third and final waxing sextile, this would be your time to complete or resolve any remaining issues from their conjunction.

04/04/25 – 6:08 pm – (OOBn) shadow Mars waxing water trine Saturn

This is the pause and review of recent actions trine.  Take time to go over what you have accomplished today and what, if anything, you didn’t get done that you wanted too.  Put any remaining priority items at the top of your to do list for tomorrow.  Consider if there is anything that you still want to do today.  You do have time, and the next aspect may help you do it.

04/04/25 – 7:15 pm – average (OOBn) Moon waxing cardinal square Sun

This is a cardinal, let’s do it, crisis of action square.  This energy may carry over to tomorrow morning as there won’t be another aspect until the afternoon.  This square relates back to the New Moon Solar Eclipse on March 29, 2025.  Did you start something new around that time?  If so, it is time to check on it and take action to keep it moving forward and on track.

Perhaps this relates to something you have been working on for a longer time, if so, this may relate back to the New Moon of July 5, 2024.  Did you start a new, long term project around that date?  Perhaps a program of education or self-improvement?  If so, how is it going?  Are you ready to take your next action on this to keep it developing and moving forward?  Now is the time to do it.

04/05/25 – 12:20 pm – average (OOBn) Moon waxing sextile Uranus

This is the first of six exact major aspects by the Moon today consisting of a conjunction, and five waxing aspects, this sextile and four trines.  With only the last aspect not involving a water sign this could be a rather emotional day for many.  Better keep the tissue close, just in case.  Starting with this aspect, there will be four more within 3 1/2 hours.  They will come fast and mostly easily as three are trines.

The waxing sextile is the first aspect after the conjunction and symbolizes a time to review any new things started recently (within the last 4-5 days), and to plan what actions you should take next to keep them moving forward.

Nine minutes later (12:29 pm), the Moon will make a waxing water trine to Saturn for the second aspect of the day.  This is the pause and review of recent actions trine.  How are things developing?  Make sure that you are following all the rules and requirements for whatever you are working on.  Don’t cut any corners or go for the “easy way out.”  Put in the effort to get the results you want.

Just 20 minutes later (12:49 pm), the Moon will make a cardinal water conjunction to (OOBn) shadow Mars for the third aspect of the day.  Their conjunction is at 25 Cancer 15.  Do you have any planets or sensitive points at or near that degree, or that degree of one of the other cardinal signs, Libra, Capricorn, or Aries?  If you do, you had better pay attention to whatever is happening around you.  Are you going to start something new now?  Consider something more challenging or difficult as the cardinal energy will help you get it started and the Mars energy, even though He is in the sign of His fall, will help to keep it going, even more so, once He leaves His shadow next month.

Then 47 minutes later (1:36 pm), the Moon will make another waxing water trine, this time to retrograde Venus for the fourth aspect of the day.  Pause and review, how are things developing?  You may want to take time to consider your relationships and/or your finances.  What should you do to make them better, to be a better partner, friend, or to have greater control over your money?

04/05/25 – 3:54 pm – average (OOBn) Moon goes Void-of-Course

Following another waxing water trine, this time to retrograde Mercury for the fifth aspect of the day, the Moon, now at 26 Cancer 56’, goes void-of-course for over 5 1/2 hours, entering Leo at 9:34 pm.  This looks to be a good time to review any writing you may be working on or did recently.  With Mercury still retrograde, this energy is well suited to editing, rewriting, rethinking, or recreating.  If you can, it might be best if you set aside any new work until tomorrow, or at least until after the Moon enters Leo tonight.

04/05/25 – 10:02 pm – average (OOBn) Moon waxing fire trine Neptune

This is the sixth and final aspect of the day and the only one not involving at least one water sign.  Like the other waxing trines, this suggests taking time to review what you accomplished today and what you may have set aside for tomorrow.  Give yourself a reality check.  Something may not have been what you thought it was.  Be sure to note any dreams, insights, “a-ha” moments, feelings, or other sensations that come to you during the night and in the morning.

04/06/25 – 2:44 am – Sun waning sextile shadow Jupiter

Today, everything happens before 8 am, astronomically speaking.  Keep in mind that just because there are no exact aspects between the transiting planets after 8 am, it doesn’t mean that they won’t be making aspects to your planets or sensitive points.  The late degrees of Pisces, Taurus, Gemini, and Cancer and the early degrees of Aries and Aquarius are being emphasized at this time.  Those with planets or sensitive points in those degrees could feel these transits the strongest.

The waning sextile is the last aspect before the conjunction.  This is the finishing aspect.  This night started with the Moon waxing trine Neptune last night.  Dreams may be heightened and may even seem to be of a prophetic nature.  Pay attention!  When your day starts, take time to review your work to ensure that you haven’t forgotten or overlooked something important that needs to be completed soon.

04/06/25 – 4:19 am – slowing (OOBn) Moon fixed opposition Pluto

This is the midpoint in their current cycle.  Does everything feel as ifs it is in balance or does something feel “off?”  If something feels off, you may want to start your day with that, or at least as soon as you can.  It should make the day better.

Twelve minutes later (4:31 am), the Moon, now at 3 Leo 44’, returns in-bounds.  Focus on the now, things that need to be started or completed today.  Then look at tomorrow, next week, or this month.

04/06/25 – 5:13 am – retrograde Venus waning water trine (OOBn) shadow Mars

This is their second waning trines for this cycle.  Their first was January 25, 2025.  They will make one more on May 21, 2025.  When an aspect repeats due to one or both planets going retrograde, the nature of that aspect and the times when they happen gain extra emphasis as there will usually be a common theme for them.  What was happening late January in your life?  How does that relate to what is happening now?  Whatever it may be, there may not be a “quick” fix to it.  Now is the time to begin the process of “fixing it,” whatever the “it” is, and whatever the “fix” may be.

04/06/25 – 7:48 am – Saturn enters His Shadow

As Saturn crosses 25 Pisces 09’ 25”, He enters His Shadow.  He will spend almost 11 months, until March 2, 2026, transiting the space from here to 1 Aries 56’ 04”, the point where He will station retrograde July 12, 2025.  He will transit this area three times before entering new territory next March.  That is a lot of time for things to come up that you may need to deal with, correct, complete, or let go of.  Do you have planets or sensitive points within those degrees?  That is where and when anything is most likely to come up.  That doesn’t mean something “bad” will or might happen, as it may just be something being brought to your conscious attention.  It may be related to something that has come up recently as these degrees are being highlighted by the Venus and Mercury retrogrades and the Neptune transits, or it may be something from the last time Saturn transited these degrees about 29 years ago, or sometime in between.  You should know it when it happens.

04/07/25 – 4:01 am – retrograde Venus mutable water conjunction shadow Saturn

This is the first of five exact major and two quincunx aspects today, two by Venus and five by the slowing Moon.  This is the second of their three conjunctions during this cycle.  The first was on January 18, 2025, and their third will be April 24, 2025.  This one is at 25 Pisces 15’.  The Sabian Symbol for this degree is ”A New Moon divides its influences.”  All conjunctions are like a New Moon and symbolize a new beginning.  However, when they repeat during a cycle due to one or both planets going retrograde, the aspects get reenergized, as if you may not have gotten the message the first time or left something incomplete.  What was happening around January 18?  What “new thing” did you start around that time?  Perhaps a new relationship or new passion project?  Or did you acquire something that you desired around that time?  If so, is it meeting your expectations?  Is it not what you expected?  This and their next conjunction offer you two opportunities to rectify or accept any issues you may have with whatever ”it” may be.

04/07/25 – 4:08 am – Mercury stations direct

Mercury, now at 26 Pisces 50’, will appear to pause for the next two days and then begin to once again move forward making their third and final pass through their shadow which they will leave on April 26, 2025.  The Sabian Symbol for this degree is “A harvest Moon.”  Like the “harvest” Moon, it is time to reap what you have sown over the past 5-6 weeks.  Finish any editing or rewrites that you may be working on and get ready to resolve any issues that may have come up during this time.

04/07/25 – 5:37 am – slowing (OOBn) Moon waxing sextile shadow Jupiter

Five of the seven aspects today are waxing in nature suggesting that you may want to focus on newer work in progress and set aside any nonpriority older work for later.  The waxing sextile follows the conjunction and symbolizes a time to review newer work and plan for what to do with it next.

04/07/25 – 7:31 am – slowing Moon waxing fire trine Sun

This is the pause and review of any recent actions trine.  You may want to take time to review your work from the last couple of days as you may have overlooked or forgotten to do something.  Was there something you were supposed to do, but got distracted and so it is incomplete?

04/07/25 – 9:08 pm – slowing Moon goes Void-of-Course

Following a waxing fixed crisis of action square to Uranus, the Moon goes void-of-course for over 9 1/2 hours.  It is late, but it may feel as if the night is just getting started.  Is there something that you haven’t done, but can still do today?  Or is this just a reminder of what you should do first thing tomorrow?

Just one minute later (9:09 pm), the Moon will make a waxing inconjunct/quincunx to Venus.  Just 28 minutes later (9:37 pm), the Moon will make another waxing quincunx, this time to shadow Saturn.  This combination could bring up issues in one or more of your relationships or a recent financial matter.  It may also disrupt your sleep tonight.  Be sure to note any dreams, insights, premonitions, feelings, or other sensations you may have.

04/07/25 – 9:48 pm – retrograde Venus waning sextile Uranus

Like most of the aspects Venus is making now, this is the second of three waning sextiles to Uranus.  Their first was January 26, 2025, and their third will be April 20, 2025.  What were you working on in January that you are still working on now?  Does it need your attention now?  Is there a common theme to these dates?

04/08/25 – 6:40 am – slow Moon enters Virgo

There are no exact major aspects today and there won’t be one until late tomorrow afternoon, over 34 hours from now, so today could feel like smooth sailing for some but maybe high anxiety for others.  Now in mutable earth, analytical, critical Virgo, the Moon may not feel as sensitive as usual.  Time to be more realistic and practical.

About six hours earlier (12:33 am), the Moon, like last night, made another waxing inconjunct/quincunx, this time to now direct Mercury.  The waxing quincunx is the last aspect before the opposition.  Are the things you are working on as developed and ready as you think they are?  Are they ready to be completed or is there something that you still need to do?

Less than one hour after entering Virgo (7:19 am), the Moon will make another waxing quincunx, this time to Neptune.  Be critical as you analyze your work and consider is it ready to go from waxing expanding to waning finishing?  Only if you are sure should you call it ready and move it from your “still developing it” stack to your “time to get this done” stack.

Six and a half hours later (1:50 pm), the Moon will make a waning inconjunct/ quincunx to Pluto.  This is the first aspect after the opposition and the beginning of the consolidation finishing phase.

04/09/25 – 5:04 pm – slow Moon waxing mutable square shadow Jupiter

This crisis of action square is the first major aspect in over 43 hours.  What did this feel like for you?  Were you able to get work done or did you feel as if you were “spinning your wheels?”  You may be tempted to go BIG, but you probably shouldn’t as Jupiter is still retracing His steps and trying to get things finished.  Proceed with caution as Venus is still retrograde and Mercury, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn are all in their shadows.

Almost 6 1/2 hours later (11:26 pm), the Moon will make a waxing inconjunct/ quincunx to the Sun.  This is their last aspect before their Full Moon opposition on the 12th.  What are you feeling?  Whatever it may be, it may have something to do with the coming Full Moon.  Note any dreams, feelings, or other sensations that you may have as they could provide clues or insights as to what, if anything, the Full Moon means for you.

04/10/25 – 7:39 am – slow Moon mutable opposition retrograde Venus

This is the first of six exact major aspects today, four oppositions and two waxing aspects.  After today, the predominant Lunar energy will begin to shift from waxing expansive to waning completing over the next several days.  Oppositions symbolize the balance or midpoint in a cycle.  Today they are all about the Moon’s monthly cycle with each of the other planets.  Any area of your life that may be out of balance could be highlighted today so stay alert and pay attention.  Be the surfer today as you maintain your balance and ride the waves.

Less than one hour later (8:36 am), the Moon will make a waxing earth trine to Uranus for the second aspect of the day.  This is the pause and review of any recent actions trine.  Did you complete your actions, or did you discover something left undone from yesterday?  If so, better finish it now and then proceed.

Fifty minutes later (9:26 am), the Moon will make a mutable opposition to shadow Saturn for the third aspect of the day.  If anything is incomplete or out of balance, Saturn (or someone in authority), may bring it to your attention.  It would be better if you found and fixed it yourself.

04/10/25 – 12:19 pm – slow Moon waxing sextile (OOBn) shadow Mars

This would be a good time to review any newer things you may have started recently.  Is there a priority item there that should get your immediate attention?  If so, this fourth aspect of the day is a good time to take care of it.

04/10/25 – 12:49 pm – slow Moon goes Void-of-Course

Following a mutable opposition to shadow Mercury, the fifth aspect of the day, the Moon now at 27 Virgo 19’, goes void-of-course for almost 5 1/2 hours, entering Libra at 6:12 pm.  This is the third opposition of the day.  Is there a common theme or thread connecting them?  Later, with the Moon moving into cardinal air Libra, sign of the other, if you have any unresolved challenges or issues, you may want to talk with a trusted friend, co-worker, or relative.

04/10/25 – 7:03 pm – slow Moon cardinal opposition Neptune

This is the sixth and final aspect of the day.  Will Neptune try to confuse or deceive you, or will He clear away any remaining uncertainties that you might have?  Only time and you will know which.

Forecast for April 11-20-25

Chiron is emphasized on the 12th as the Sun will conjunct Him in the morning and then the Moon will oppose Him in the afternoon, after which we have the Full Moon 23 Libra 20’.  This is followed by Venus stationing direct and then three inconjunct/ quincunxes in the evening.  Now there are no planets retrograde.  Time to press forward.  However, it should be noted that there are five planets moving through their shadows, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn.  The 15th should be another busy day with five major, two inconjunct/quincunx aspects plus Mars and Mercury will go void of course, and then Mercury will return to Aries.  On the 17th Mars will return to Leo.  On the 18th the Sun will go void-of-course and then enter Taurus on the 19th.  On the 20th there will be ten exact major aspects involving all the planets except Jupiter, who will seem to sit out this big dance.  Is He the band leader or perhaps the dance caller?  Personally, I don’t see Jupiter as a “wallflower.”  Will He be interacting with your planets or sensitive points?

04/11/25 – 1:38 am – slow Moon waning air trine Pluto

This is the only aspect by the transiting planets to each other today.  This is the pause and plan your next actions trine as you focus on those things that need to be completed, or at least your part of them.  Coming in the night, note any dreams, insights, feelings or other sensations you may have.  There may be “gems” contained within them that could provide assistance with whatever you may be working on today.

04/12/25 – 6:20 am – slow Moon waxing air trine shadow Jupiter

Today may be offering up a mixed bag as this is the first of seven exact aspects, two major aspects between the planets, plus three inconjunct/quincunx aspects, and two aspects to Chiron.  More good news, Venus will be stationing direct today.

The waxing trine is the pause and review recent actions trine.  This suggests that you might want to start your day by reviewing what you did yesterday.  Perhaps you missed something that you should change or correct.  The air element suggests that it could be something you wrote or forgot to write.  Or it might be something you thought you did but didn’t, or just random thoughts that may provide the answer you have been looking for.

04/12/25 – 9:00 am – Sun conjunct Chiron

With the Sun making their annual conjunction with Chiron and the Moon making Her monthly opposition, today seems to be a good day to look at this mythic creature.

In mythology, Chiron is known as a student, teacher, and healer.  While he may resemble a centaur, he was not one.  Rather his appearance was the result of his father Saturn, being caught in a tryst by His wife.  To flee from His wife, Saturn turned Himself into a horse, thus Chiron had the appearance of being part human and part horse.  Abandoned as an infant and raised by a foster father who was a God, his life was one of learning, sharing his knowledge, and teaching.  He abhorred suffering, and in the end sacrificed himself to end the suffering of another.  He was rewarded for this selfless act by being placed in the heavens as the constellation Centaurus.

Conjunctions symbolize new beginnings.  Now would be a good time to begin a new program of study of some topic that interests you, or a health, or fitness routine.  This conjunction says it shouldn’t be a “quick” fix, but rather one requiring commitment and dedication and which can yield a very positive outcome.  You should plan on having it completed by April 16, 2026, when the Sun will next conjunct Chiron and you can begin a new program.

04/12/25 – 4:43 pm – slow Moon cardinal opposition Chiron

The opposition marks the midpoint in a cycle.  When considered with this morning’s conjunction, it seems to be asking, “Have you gotten started on it yet?”  The Moon will conjunct Chiron in two weeks to see what your progress is.  If you haven’t started it yet, you should have a plan and timeline for action in place.

04/12/25 – 5:22 pm – slow Full Moon opposition Sun

This Full Moon, commonly known as the “Pink” or “Sprouting Grass Moon,” is at 23 Libra 20’.  The Sabian Symbol for this degree is “A third wing on the left side of a butterfly.”  Libra is the sign of balance and the only zodiac sign represented by an inanimate object, the scales of justice.  This symbol suggests that something which has not been visible or easily seen may be out of balance.  With the Moon fully illuminated, it can now be seen.  Might it involve your work, public, or private life?  Are you physically, emotionally, and mentally in balance, or does something need your attention?  Use this opportunity to review what you are working on, or for self-reflection to help you determine what, if anything, in your life, is out of balance.

04/12/25 – 6:02 pm – Venus stations direct

Now at 24 Pisces 37’ 30”, Venus may appear motionless for a couple of days before She once again may be seen slowly moving forward.  Venusian issues that have come up since late January when She first entered Her shadow, should now be clear.  The weeks ahead while she makes Her third and final transit of Her shadow will be the time to complete or resolve them, whether they are relationship, financial, or other matters.

04/12/25 – 8:00 pm – slow Moon waning inconjunct/quincunx shadow Venus

This is the first of three quincunxes by the Moon to end the day.  About 1 1/2 hours later (9:28 pm), the Moon will make a waxing inconjunct/quincunx to Uranus followed just over one hour later (10:38 pm) with a waning inconjunct/quincunx to shadow Saturn.  These are the aspects that come just before and just after the opposition.  Following the Full Moon, this suggests that answers to questions you may have or clues to the guidance you seek are all around you.  Be open and receptive to not just the obvious, but also to the unexpected.  This is a good time to step out of your box and observe, listen, look, and feel, as most likely, you won’t “see it,” but you may be able to feel it coming.

04/13/25 – 3:01 am – slow Moon goes Void-of-Course

Following a waxing cardinal crisis of action square to shadow Mars, the Moon goes void-of-course for almost four hours, until entering Scorpio at 6:54 am.  Before that however, at 3:32 am, the Moon will make a waning inconjunct/quincunx to shadow Mercury.  As the messenger of the Gods, Mercury may have one for you so be sure to note any dreams, insights, feelings, or other sensations that come to you, including voices in your head.  Sometimes the answer is in the little details, so don’t leave anything out.

With a crisis of action square so early in the morning, is it about something you did or something you didn’t do?  You should know which.

It is Sunday morning and so not starting anything new during this time should be easier.  If your day starts before the Moon enters Scorpio, stick to your normal routine or with whatever you had planned.  There won’t be an exact major aspect until this afternoon when you may need to finish something.

Just over one hour after entering Scorpio (7:57 am), the Moon will make a waxing inconjunct/quincunx to Neptune.  Did you just have a dream, perhaps a “nightmare” or a daydream?  Or was it an “a-ha” moment, that brought clarity to something?  Whichever, be sure to note as much detail as you can about it.

04/13/25 – 12:00 pm – April Santa Monica Astrology Meetup

What have the last five weeks been like for you?  Do you have planets or sensitive points in the last 10 degrees or Pisces?  What about the last ten degrees of Virgo, Gemini, or Sagittarius?

What about the two eclipses?  Do you have any planets or sensitive points in the first few degrees of Aries?  That was where the Solar Eclipse on March 29 was.  The earlier total Lunar eclipse was on March 13, in the Pacific time zone.  This Full Moon was at 23 Virgo 57’ and added its energy to the last ten degrees of Pisces where the Sun was.  On March 30, Neptune made His first return to Aries since He left April 7, 1876.  Did you feel it?  If so, how would you describe it?

Join us as we discuss these and other significant astronomical (astrological) events.  We will also begin our discussion of different divination systems, such as Tarot, Numerology, Palmistry, etc., and how they all blend with and support astrology and each other.

Are you straight astrology, or do you use another system and blend them together?  If you don’t, you might want to consider adding one or more to your “toolbox.”

We are looking forward to seeing and talking with you this Sunday, noon, Pacific time.

04/13/25 – 2:27 pm – slow Moon waning fixed square Pluto

This is the pare down, eliminate, consolidate, square as you focus on getting things ready to finish.  This could be a good time to be working on something at home, such as Spring cleaning.  Maybe get together with family or friends and have a yard sale.  With no exact major aspects tomorrow, this energy could last a while.

04/14/25 – 8:06 pm – slow Moon waxing inconjunct/quincunx shadow Jupiter

It is Monday and there are no major aspects between the transiting planets today, just this one quincunx.  If you carry over the energy from yesterday, your focus should be on your older or other work that needs to be completed by the end of today, this week, or this month.  This evening, expect the unexpected as you probably won’t see it coming.  It could be something big or maybe just seem like it is.  Be sure you know what it is before responding, or you might overreact.

04/15/25 – 9:04 am – slow Moon waning water trine shadow Venus

Busy day today as this is the first of six exact major aspects, five of them trines, plus two inconjunct/quincunx aspects.  For those who might like a bit more, the Moon, Mercury, and Mars will all go void-of-course with the Moon and Mercury changing signs today.

In the waning or consolidating phase, this is the time to plan your next action.  With four of these trines involving emotional water signs, some may have difficulty maintaining their composure or their temper.  What is your best course of action for whatever you may be working on?  How does it feel to you?  Trust your feelings when choosing your course of action.  Avoid impulsive actions.

04/15/25 – 10:31 am – slow Moon fixed opposition Uranus

This is the second aspect of the day and the midpoint in their monthly cycle.  With both in fixed signs, stand your ground to find your balance point.  Recall how you handled similar situations before when confronting any challenges.

Just one minute later (10:32 am), the Moon, now at 25 Scorpio 29’, will go out-of-bounds South.  During this period remember how you solved similar problems in the past.  Uranus will support your uniqueness.  You don’t always have to find a new way to deal with situations that repeat.  With the Moon out-of-bounds south, don’t be surprised if someone or something from your past comes up again.

Just over one hour later (11:38 am), the Moon will make a waning inconjunct/ quincunx to the Sun.  This is their first aspect after the Full Moon.  It can be an opportune time to take stock of your work and any priorities or deadlines you may have.

04/15/25 – 12:00 pm – slow (OOBs) Moon waning water trine shadow Saturn

For this third aspect of the day, while you may be focusing on older work in progress or other things that need to be completed pay extra close attention to whatever you are doing and what is happening around.  Saturn will be revisiting this place two more times later this fall.  It may not be anything for you, or it might be important.  Chances are you won’t know until Saturn gets close to this point (26 Pisces 13’) again when retrograde, later this October.

04/15/25 – 5:52 pm – slow (OOBs) Moon waxing water trine shadow Mars

Following this fourth aspect of the day, Mars will go void-of-course for almost 51 1/2 hours.  During His void-of-course, be extra cautious, be aware of your surroundings, avoid impulsive decisions, keep your temper in check, and watch out for the other guy, the one who causes accidents.

The waxing trine suggests that you might want to take some time to review any actions you have taken recently.  Make sure that they are developing as you expected and that you didn’t forget anything and everything is as it should be.

4/15/25 – 7:24 pm – slow (OOBs) Moon goes Void-of-Course

Following a waning water trine, the fifth aspect of the day, both the Moon and shadow Mercury go void-of-course.  The Moon’s will only last 13 minutes as She enters Sagittarius at 7:37 pm.  Mercury’s will last just over four hours.  For the Moon, just don’t start anything new during Her void-of-course.  For Mercury, think “this kind of feels like an extra short retrograde,” and behave accordingly.  You can put this time to good use by reviewing anything you have written recently, including text messages, blogs, or anything you are planning on sending or posting.

04/15/25 – 8:50 pm – slow (OOBs) Moon waning fire trine Neptune

This is the sixth and final aspect of the day.  Have you filed your tax return?  Don’t be fooled by Neptune’s foggy antics or someone claiming you don’t have to file.  You can’t get a refund until you file, but if you don’t file, you could end up with a big penalty in the future.

The main difference between this trine and the four earlier ones is that this one involves planets in fire signs.  Fire signs are more action oriented, less emotional, but perhaps more passionate or aggressive.  You may want to take some time to plan your day for tomorrow.  What do you need to do?  What else needs doing?  What do you want to do?  The answers to these questions should pretty much fill your day.  Be sure to note any dreams, insights, feelings, or other sensations that you may experience.  They could prove invaluable tomorrow and, in the days, ahead.

04/15/25 –11:25 PM – shadow Mercury returns to Aries

With their return to Mars cardinal fire home, you may want to recall what happened when they were in Aries last month, March 3 to March 29, 2025.  Last year they were in Aries from March 9 to May 15, 2024.  Engage your brain before engaging your mouth.  Remember, “It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to speak and remove all doubt.”  Abraham Lincoln.  You might consider a vow of silence; but that is probably not realistic.

04/16/25 – 3:08 am – slow (OOBs) Moon waning sextile Pluto

While it may come in the night, this time to get things finished sextile energy will last most of the day as there won’t be another aspect until tonight.  Be sure to note any dreams, insights, feelings, or other sensations that may come to you during the night and throughout the day.  Even the smallest details may have value.

04/16/25 – 9:11 pm – shadow Mercury cardinal fire conjunction Neptune

This is their third and final conjunction for this cycle.  Their earlier conjunctions were on March 2, and March 29, 2025.  Is there some “new thing,” perhaps a dream project that you have been trying to get started?  If so, it looks to be now, for if not now, when …, at least for this year?

04/17/25 – 9:11 am – slow (OOBs) Moon mutable opposition shadow Jupiter

This will be their last opposition with Jupiter in His shadow for a while as He will leave his current shadow on April 30, 2025, just over three hours after their new cycle starts.  You will then have until August 17, 2025, to take advantage of Jupiter’s maximum expansive energy as He will enter His 2025/26 shadow on that day.  Now, it is time to complete any unfinished business from Jupiter’s recent retrograde.  Do you have anything that you have been working on that is or will soon be overdue?  If so, you might want to start with that as this is the beginning of their waning, consolidation, complete it phase.

04/17/25 – 9:21 pm – shadow Mars returns to Leo

Mars may not be ecstatic to be in fixed fire Leo, but He should at least be feeling stronger now that He is out of Cancer, the sign of His fall.  He will now complete His third transit to 6 Leo 10’ 16”, on May 1, after which He will leave His current shadow and enter new territory.  Mars was just in Leo from November 3, 2024, to January 6, 2025.  That might give you some clues as to what the next two weeks could have in store for you.  Mars last complete transit of Leo was from May 20 to July 10, 2023.  What was that like for you?  Don’t expect an exact repeat, but similar things may come up, especially if you left things unfinished.

04/17/25 – 9:40 pm – slow (OOBs) Moon waning mutable square shadow Venus

This is the first of four crisis of consciousness squares in less than 13 1/2 hours.  Together they will provide opportunities to let go of things that are no longer working, no longer needed, or no longer serve their purpose.  For example, have you started your Spring Cleaning yet?  It doesn’t have to be something big; you can start small and build up to bigger things.  You just need to get started.  Remember the old adage, “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure.”  Swap meets, secondhand stores, and yard sales can be good places to “dispose” of things you don’t want or need.

Just shy of one hour later (10:37 pm), the Moon will make a waning inconjunct/ quincunx to Uranus.  Remember, this is the “I didn’t see that coming” aspect, so note any “surprises” that may come to you whether in real time or dream time.

04/18/25 – 12:21 am – slow (OOBs) Moon waning mutable square shadow Saturn

This is the second crisis of consciousness square.  Did something wake you?  If so, note the time and as much detail as possible.  There will be two more later this morning.

04/18/25 – 4:38 am – slow (OOBs) Moon goes Void-of-Course

Following a waning fire trine to the Sun, both go void-of-course.  The Moon’s will last for about 2 1/2 hours, until entering Capricorn at 7:12 am.  The Sun’s will last for about 30 1/2 hours.  Avoid starting anything new, at least until after the Moon enters Capricorn.  Unless of course you want to start a new self-help, self-improvement program of some kind.  In which case, it would be better if you put that off until after the Sun enters Taurus.  Start your day by sticking with whatever you had planned or your normal morning routine.

The waning trine provides an opportunity to plan what actions to take at the waning crisis of consciousness square.  There will be two more this morning.  What plans have you made to take advantage of this energy?

Just 21 minutes after entering Capricorn (7:33 am), the Moon will make a waning inconjunct/quincunx to shadow Mars.  Be alert!  Be extra careful.  Avoid confrontations and impulsive decisions.  Remember, this is the “I didn’t see that coming” aspect, so keep your eyes open and be prepared.

04/18/25 – 8:33 am – slow (OOBs) Moon waning cardinal square Neptune

This is the third crisis of consciousness square (second today), in less than 12 hours.  There will be another in just over two hours.  Don’t let Neptune deceive you, you really don’t need that old thing-a-ma-jig that you can’t remember the name of and haven’t used in years.  Please recycle.  If you don’t want to throw it out, donate it or take it to a secondhand store.  It might even be worth some money.

04/18/25 – 10:50 am – slow (OOBs) Moon waning cardinal square shadow Mercury

This is the last of the crisis of consciousness squares, at least for now.  However, there won’t be another major aspect until tomorrow afternoon so this let go and finish something energy will continue for another day or so.

04/19/25 – 12:56 pm – Sun enters Taurus

Did you feel the shift from cardinal fire Aries to fixed earth Taurus?  Most probably won’t, but if you did, how would you describe it?  Note how it feels with as much detail as you can.

04/19/25 – 3:53 pm – shadow Mars waxing fire trine Neptune

This is the pause and review of any recent actions trine.  With four crisis of consciousness squares recently, you should have some “actions” to review.  How are they progressing?  Are you getting the results you expected and desired?  If so, what should you do next to keep them moving forward?  If not, what can you do to “fix” it and get it back on track?

About 4 1/2 hours later (8:16 pm), the Moon will make a waning inconjunct/ quincunx to shadow Jupiter.  Hopefully it won’t be anything that disrupts your evening.  Transiting aspects are more likely to indicate a potential event of a national or world level unless they also make a connection with one or more of your planets or sensitive points.

04/20/25 – 4:09 am – accelerating (OOBs) Moon waning cardinal square Chiron

This is the first of eleven exact major aspects today, nine waning, one waxing, and one conjunction.  Of the ten traditional planets, only Jupiter is not involved in an aspect today.  Many of the ancient cultures considered Jupiter to represent royalty, the chief, or leader.  When He doesn’t connect with (aspect), any of the other planets, does that mean something has or may happen to Him?  While that is one possibility, it is also possible that He just gets the day off to rest, observe, and recover.

04/20/25 – 8:23 am – average (OOBs) Moon waning sextile shadow Venus

This is the second aspect of the day and their last aspect before their conjunction.  Time to complete something to make room for whatever new thing to start at their conjunction in about 4-5 days.

Just four minutes later (8:27 am), the Moon will make a waning earth trine to Uranus for the third aspect of the day.  This is the make plans for what to do at the coming crisis of consciousness square, the next aspect in the natural sequence of the planets.

04/20/25 – 10:21 am – average (OOBs) Moon goes Void-of-Course

Following a waning sextile to Saturn, the fourth aspect of the day, the Moon goes void-of-course for just over six hours.  Focus on older work in progress or things that need to be completed soon, by the end of this week or the end of this month.  If possible, set aside any newer work until after the Moon enters Aquarius later today.

04/20/25 – 11:21 am – shadow Venus waning sextile Uranus

This is the fifth aspect today and their third and final waning sextile of this cycle.  Their two previous waning sextiles were on January 26, 2025, and April 7, 2025.  Venus Uranus cycles are longer, lasting about one year, so this may relate to a longer term project you have been working on since last May or, with Venus involved, it could have to do with a relationship or a longer term financial matter.  This cycle began with their conjunction on May 18, 2024, and will end with their next conjunction on July 4, 2025.  Is there something that you must finish by then?  Maybe something you think you have finished, but if you check, you may discover that it isn’t completed?  If so, you had better get back to it.

04/20/25 – 2:40 pm – shadow Mercury waxing sextile Pluto

This is the sixth and only waxing aspect today and may serve to remind us that no matter the “pressure” to finish older work, we cannot ignore new incoming work.  Take time to review anything started recently to make sure that it is on track and hasn’t been forgotten.  Note what action should be taken next to keep it moving forward.

04,20/25 – 4:22 pm – average (OOBs) Moon enters Aquarius

Now in fixed air Aquarius, sign of the underdog, the emotional Moon may come out.  Is there a specific cause, creature, or program that you are passionate about?  If you haven’t been actively involved, today may be the day for you to take a stand and get involved.

Over one hour later (5:48 pm), the Moon will make another waning sextile, this time to Neptune for the seventh aspect of the day.  Is there something else that you need to finish today?  Perhaps this is about that new thing that you want to start?  You have five days until their conjunction to get ready.

04/20/25 – 6:34 pm – Sun waning fixed square shadow Mars

This crisis of consciousness square is the eighth aspect today.  What to let go of?  Perhaps an outdated belief, a “fake news” story, or a “conspiracy theory.”

Just one minute later (6:35 pm), the Moon will make a fixed opposition to shadow Mars for the ninth aspect today.

One minute later (6:36 pm), the Moon will make the tenth aspect of the day, a waning fixed crisis of consciousness square to the Sun.  What we have here is a unique planetary pattern known as a “T-square,” with the Sun at 1 Taurus 12’ at the apex squaring Mars at 1 Leo 12, who opposes the Moon at 1 Aquarius 12’, and squares the Sun.  The “key” to a “T-square” is the empty point which is opposite the planet at the apex.  In this case, 1 Scorpio 12’.  Those with planets or sensitive points in the first 4-5 degrees on Scorpio may feel this the strongest.  Those with planets or sensitive points in the first 4-5 degrees of the other fixed signs, Taurus, Leo, or Aquarius, may also feel this, though possibly not as strong.  This is a very action oriented pattern.  However, with the three planets in fixed signs, greater effort may be required to make things happen and achieve your goal.

04/20/25 – 10:48 pm – average Moon returns In Boundsus

The Moon is at 3 Aquarius 29’ as She once again returns into the bounds of the Sun.  We won’t exactly leave the past behind us, as who knows which way that is, but there should be fewer reminders, and it should be easier to focus on the present.

04/20/25 – 11:20 pm – average Moon fixed air conjunction Pluto

This is the eleventh and final aspect of the day and represents the beginning of a new Moon Pluto cycle.  How was your day?  With all these aspects, what did it feel like for you?  Be sure to note any dreams, insights, feelings, or other sensations that may come to you in the night.

Forecast for April 21-30-25

On the 23rd the Sun will square Pluto, then on the 24th, Venus will conjunct Saturn again.  On the 26th Mars will oppose Pluto for the  third and final time for this cycle after which Mercury will be the first to leave their shadow.  On the 27th we have the New Moon at 7 Taurus 47’.  On the 29th there will be five exact major aspects followed on the 30th by Jupiter leaving His shadow to end April.

04/21/25 – 12:00 am – average Moon waning sextile shadow Mercury

This is the only exact aspect between the transiting planets today so this energy can be expected to continue all day.  Just because the planets aren’t making more aspects to each other, that doesn’t mean that they won’t be making an aspect to one or more of your planets or sensitive points.  Pay attention to whatever you may be feeling.

A waning aspect suggests that you should focus on older or other work that needs to be completed by the end of the month.  This sextile is the last aspect before the conjunction and adds to that “get things done” focus.  There are only 8 regular work weekdays left in April.

04/22/25 – 4:04 am – accelerating Moon waning air trine shadow Jupiter

This is the pause and plan your next actions trine.  Coming at this time, did something wake you early?  If so, note as much detail as possible about whatever it was so you don’t forget.  There may be guidance in it to help you decide what actions to take this morning and this afternoon with the next aspect.

04/22/25 – 2:55 pm – accelerating Moon goes Void-of-Course

Following a waning fixed crisis of consciousness square to Uranus, the Moon will go void-of-course for over 7 hours, until entering Pisces at 10:07 pm.  This is the last aspect of the day.  Did you start your day with a plan for what actions you would take?  If you have no plan of action then all you can do is “react,” so you may feel as if you have little or no control over your life.  Uranus recognizes that you are unique and have many untapped talents and skills.  Step outside your self-imposed box and start taking action instead of reacting.  If possible, set aside any new things until tomorrow.

With the Moon in mutable water Pisces as the day ends, you may want to take some time for yourself, to clear your mind to refocus or just to escape for a while.

04/23/25 – 4:14 am – accelerating Moon waning sextile Sun

This is their last aspect before their New Moon conjunction in four days.  Time to get some important stuff finished and to make plans for what new thing to start then.  If you don’t make your plan, someone else may do it for you.

Over two hours earlier (1:54 am), the Moon made a waning inconjunct/quincunx to shadow Mars.  This is their first aspect since their opposition.  Do you feel as if things are in balance or are there some adjustments that you need to make?  If so, that might be where you should start your day.

04/23/25 – 10:10 am – Sun waxing fixed square Pluto

This is the crisis of action square.  Waxing aspects are the expanding, developing, aspects.  As the last aspect of the day, you may want to shift your focus to newer work for now to keep it moving forward, so you don’t get behind.  This is just for today as tomorrow things may shift back to older work to get finished.

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04/24/25 – 8:10 am – fast Moon waning mutable square shadow Jupiter

This crisis of consciousness square is the first of five exact major aspects today.  It is time to consolidate, pare down, eliminate, and focus on what adds value to whatever you are working on.

04/24/25 – 5:02 pm – shadow Venus mutable water conjunction shadow Saturn

This is the second aspect of the day and their third and final conjunction for this cycle.  This conjunction is at 27 Pisces 14’.  Conjunctions may be the strongest of the aspects as this is when the energies of two points come together.  This is the beginning of a new cycle when they may join together to create the spark of something with welcome potential, or they may clash and give off something that could be chaotic in nature.  Mythologically, they may be siblings and as such may get along sometimes, but most likely, not all the time.  Their previous conjunctions were January 18, 2025, when both were in direct motion and April 7, 2025, when Venus was retrograde and preparing to go direct.  Did anything memorable to you happen around either or both of those dates?

04/24/25 – 5:50 pm – fast Moon waning sextile Uranus

This is the third aspect today.  Take time to review your day, what you have accomplished and what you have at the top of your list for tomorrow.  There are now four regular work weekdays to get stuff done this month.  Are you on schedule or behind?  You are a unique individual, tap into your creative intuition to find solutions to any problems you may be confronting.

04/24/25 – 7:54 pm – fast Moon mutable water conjunction shadow Saturn

This, the fourth aspect of the day, finds their conjunction also at 27 Pisces 14’, you see Saturn doesn’t appear to move very fast.  Did Venus leave something behind for you, that you may now be aware of, or might it be something that Saturn forgot to give to Venus and now wants the Moon to take to Her.  What thoughts are dancing around in your mind?  Note them as the next few minutes could be very telling for you.

04/24/25 – 7:57 pm – fast Moon goes Void-of-Course

Following a mutable water conjunction to Venus at 27 Pisces 16, the fifth and final aspect of the day, the Moon will go void-of-course for about 4 1/2 hours, until entering Aries tomorrow morning at 12:24 am.  Were you daydreaming or perhaps wishful thinking as this happened?  If so, what was it?  Note as much detail as you can or just whatever was running through your mind.  It may be important for later today or tomorrow.

With the Moon now in Mars cardinal fire Aries home, and moving fast, you may notice that some people’s moods may swing more quickly or dramatically, though it may be just you.  Avoid criticizing others, making rash decisions, or speaking without considering the potential impact of whatever you might say.  Feelings may be fragile for the next couple of days, so behave!

04/25/25 – 1:53 am – fast Moon cardinal fire conjunction Neptune

This conjunction is at 0 Aries 55’.  “0” Aries is the degree of the Vernal Equinox and also the degree of the single Saturn Neptune conjunction on February 20, 2026.  It may be months away, but any and everything that happens at 0 Aries from now until then may provide clues as to what, if any, effect their conjunction may have on you.  Note any dreams, insights, feelings, or other sensations that you may have during the night as they may be important for you in the months ahead.

04/25/25 – 5:29 am – fast Moon waning fire trine shadow Mars

It is still early, though many may have started their day.  This is the pause and plan your next actions trine.  What have you planned for your day?  If you don’t have a plan, then you may find your day being subjected to the plans of others.  If you think your plans are more important than their plans, then you may need to explain that to them.

04/25/25 – 3:04 pm – fast Moon cardinal fire conjunction shadow Mercury

This conjunction is at 9 Aries 05’.  This is the beginning of their new monthly cycle.  If you haven’t planned what new thing you want to start, then check your incoming work, there may be something in there that needs your attention now.

04/26/25 – 1:29 am – Mercury leaves their Shadow

As Mercury crosses 9 Aries 35’, the point at which they stationed retrograde on March 14, they cross into new territory and leave their shadow and may also leave some unfinished matters behind.  Note any dreams, insights, feelings, or other sensations that may come to you in the night or on waking as they may remind you of something that you haven’t finished or have been planning to start.

04/26/25 – 9:18 am – fast Moon goes Void-of-Course

Following a waning sextile to shadow Jupiter, the Moon goes void-of-course for almost 15 hours.  Fortunately, for some, it is Saturday and not starting anything new during this time may be relatively easy.  The waning sextile suggests that you focus on things already started that need to be completed.  Perhaps some spring cleaning, or the book you were reading, or TV show you were watching.  The possibilities are only limited by you.

04/26/25 – 6:05 pm -shadow Mars fixed opposition Pluto

This, their third and final opposition of this cycle, is from Mars at 3 Leo 48’ to Pluto at 3 Aquarius 48’.  This would be a good time to pause and ask yourself, “is my life in balance?”  If the answer is no, then ask yourself “where is it not in balance?”  “What do I need to do to get it back in balance?”  Pluto expects us to want to be the best version of ourselves that we can be.  To reach our highest potential.  Is that what you want from your life?

04/27/25 – 12:17 am – fast Moon enters fixed earth Taurus

It is just after midnight as the Moon enters Her second home.  Fast and Taurus don’t really go together so there may be times when you feel frustrated as things aren’t happening as quickly as you might want.  It is just Taurus’ way of trying to get us to slow down so we don’t miss some “little thing” that might just be important.

04/27/25 – 6:16 am – fast Moon waxing fixed square Pluto

Nothing like a crisis of action square to get your day started.  It is early and it is Sunday, but that doesn’t mean that there aren’t things that you need to do.  But with another fixed square just 22 minutes later (6:38 am), only this time, the Moon will make a waning fixed crisis of consciousness square to shadow Mars.  Do you go with the expansive crisis of action square or the consolidating crisis of consciousness square?  Maybe today, you need to do both.  Is there something newer that you have been working on you want to do more with today?  Do you have something that you have been meaning to get finished?  Manage your  time.  Allocate some to each and maybe you will feel like you have really accomplished something today.

04/27/25 – 12:31 pm – fast fixed New Moon conjunct Sun

This New Moon is at 7 Taurus 47’.  The Sabian Symbol for this degree is “A sleigh without snow.”  Conjunctions, of which the New Moon is the most common occurring every month, and strongest as it involves the two luminaries, the visually largest bodies in our solar system.  Does this symbol suggest something more positive or more challenging?  What good is a sleigh without snow?  That is like ice skates without ice.  Perhaps it symbolizes spring, after the winter snow has melted, and the grass and trees are turning.  This isn’t the time to use the sleigh, but rather a time to clean it up.  Make any necessary repairs and then put it away until the snow returns, and it can be used and enjoyed again.  What might you be holding on too that you can’t use now because maybe it is seasonal in nature?  This looks to be a good day to clean it up and put it away until it is needed and can be used and enjoyed again.

04/28/25 – 4:33 pm – fast Moon goes Out-of-Bounds North

The Moon is at 25 Taurus 34’ as She makes Her monthly sojourn beyond the northern boundaries of the Sun.  As the month draws to a close, many may find themselves looking forward to what May holds in store for them.  While we can’t know all that May be coming, we do know the holidays and any birthdays or anniversaries coming up.  Perhaps something or someone new will come into your life as North symbolizes the future.  The future is a time for dreaming what can be and for manifesting it or preventing it rather than dwelling on the past.

04/28/25 – 5:33 pm – fast (OOBn) Moon fixed conjunction Uranus

This conjunction is at 26 Taurus 12’.  Zodiacally conjunct the fixed star Beta Perseus, also known as Algol, the mythic severed head of the gorgon Medusa.  Algol is considered by some to be the most malefic star in the heavens.  Aspects to Her should be considered very carefully.  Avoid impulsive choices and actions.  Exercise greater caution.  Be very aware of your surroundings and the people and things that are happening.  This is also a BIG watch out for the other guy, the one who causes accidents, time.  Be careful that you don’t lose your head, figuratively or literally.

04/28/25 – 7:51 pm – fast (OOBn) Moon waxing sextile shadow Saturn

This is their first aspect since their conjunction four days ago.  Did you start anything new around that time?  If so, how is it developing?  What should you do next to keep it moving forward to completion?  It may be Sunday, but you might want to take some time to consider what you should do tomorrow when your day starts.

04/28/25 – 10:18 pm – fast (OOBn) Moon waxing sextile shadow Venus

Just like the previous waning sextile to Saturn, this asks the question, “what do I do next?”  You have some time to decide as following this, both the Moon and Venus will go void-of-course.  The Moon’s will last for just over 1 1/4 hours, until entering Gemini at 11:34 pm.  However, Venus’ void-of-course will last about 36 hours.  Not starting anything new at this time of night shouldn’t be too difficult for most.  However, with Venus you should avoid any major financial purchases or commitments or starting a new relationship.  You may meet new people, or even an old friend or acquaintance from the past, but you shouldn’t try to make something of it, at least not until after Venus enters Aries on the 30th.  For that matter, if you have been considering taking a current relationship to the “next level,” you might want to do it before this or wait until after Venus enters Aries.

04/29/25 – 1:14 am – fast (OOBn) Moon waxing sextile Neptune

Coming in the night, be sure to note any dreams, insights, feelings or other sensations you may have as they are probably meaningful, even if you don’t understand them right away.

04/29/25 – 5:39 am – fast (OOBn) Moon waxing air trine Pluto

It is still early, but this looks to be a good time to review any actions you may have taken yesterday or over the weekend.  Do you feel good about what you have done, or is there something that you forgot to do or want to change?  If so, you may want to make that the thing you do first today.

04/29/25 – 7:29 am – fast (OOBn) Moon waning sextile shadow Mars

This is another get things finished aspect.  This energy should last most of the day so you may want to focus on older work in progress or things that need to be completed by close of business tomorrow.

04/29/25 – 10:50 pm – fast (OOBn) Moon waxing sextile Mercury

This might be a good time to review any new things you may have started today or recently.  How are they progressing?  Are they developing as you expected, or do you need to add or change something to keep them on track?

04/30/25 – 9:58 am – fast (OOBn) Moon mutable air conjunction shadow Jupiter

This conjunction is at 21 Gemini 19’ and is their last before Jupiter leaves His shadow.  Is there any older work in progress that you haven’t finished yet or something important you still need to do today?  It may be Hump Day, but it is also the last day of April.  Do it, get it finished so you can move onto that new thing you have been wanting to do.

04/30/25 – 10:16 am – shadow Venus returns to Aries

Did you feel a shift as Venus left the warming support of mutable water Pisces for the cardinal fire home of Her mythic paramour Mars, God of war, desire, and possession?  Aries may energize Her in a renewed way as we may seek the things or ones we love with greater purpose.  She may not be thought of as such; however, in Her Greek personification, Athena, She is also a warrior Goddess.  Here Venus may become more aggressive in seeking out the things She desires.  Seekers beware, control yourselves or your flames may consume you.

04/30/25 – 1:18 pm – Jupiter Leaves His Shadow

After 9 1/2 months in His shadow, He crosses 21 Gemini 21’, the point at which He stationed retrograde October 9, 2024, and enters new territory.  While He may be moving forward into new territory, He is still in the sign of His detriment, which may weaken Him.  Rewards may come, but they may be delayed or less than you have been expecting.  Perhaps someone has misled you or you may have overestimated your capabilities in the matter at hand.  Know your limits.  Gemini is the mutable, adaptable air sign and has been known to exaggerate or even tell a “little white lie” now and then when it might be to their advantage.  Be realistic.

04/30/25 – 8:49 pm – fast (OOBn) Moon goes Void-of-Course

Following a waxing mutable crisis of action square to Saturn, the Moon goes void-of-course for just over 3 1/2 hours, entering Cancer at 12:23, May 1.  Saturn is a stickler for details.  It may be late, but April isn’t quite over yet.  You may have just enough time to complete that last detail you need to do before midnight.  Don’t start anything new until after the Moon has returned to Her Cancer home.

Extended Forecast for May:

May starts out with Beltane on the 1st, also known as May Day.  Mars will leave His shadow today, leaving only Venus and Saturn in their shadows.  On May 2, Venus will make Her third and final conjunction with Neptune for this cycle.  On the 3rd, the Moon will make 5 exact major aspects and on the 4th Pluto will station retrograde.  After this, there will be at least one planet retrograde for the rest of 2025.  On the  5th, Cinco de Mayo, there will be 2 exact major and 4 quincunx aspects to liven up the party.  On the 7th, Mercury will go void-of-course for almost three days before entering Taurus on the 10th.

Sunday, May 11, the second Sunday in May, is recognized in the US as Mother’s Day.  The Moon will make a quincunx to Venus and then a square to Mars for the only aspects.  On the 12th we have the Full Moon at 22 Scorpio 13’.  On the 14th, there will only be one exact major aspect very early in the morning.  On the 15th Venus will leave Her shadow and there will be 6 aspects, 4 exact major and 2 quincunxes, all by the Moon.  The 17th will offer up the annual Sun Uranus conjunction and 4 additional exact major aspects.  On the 20th, the Sun will go void-of-course briefly and then enter Gemini.

Things should pick up on the 22nd as there will be 8 exact major aspects, 6 by the Moon and one each by Venus and the Sun.  On the 24th, Mercury will conjunct Uranus, then go void-of-course as Saturn enters Aries followed on the 25th by Mercury returning to their Gemini home.  On the 26th we have the Gemini New Moon, the last of seven exact major aspects that day.  The Sun Mercury Superior Conjunction is the only exact aspect on the 29th, followed by 5 exact major aspects by the Moon on the 30th.  May ends with two exact waxing sextiles by the Moon on the 31st.