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Overview: This month will test our ability to stabilize and simplify in the midst of a changing landscape. Think about how a farmer has to adapt constantly to a shifting marketplace and weather patterns; how can you honor this natural process in your life with the dynamic circumstances you may be experiencing? Initiate projects for spring during the first week (and send your taxes in if you haven’t already); the closer we get to Mercury turning retrograde (4/17), the wonkier the energy is for starting things. Until it turns direct mid May we have a great opportunity to finish what we’ve already started. Make sure to double check details regardless.
4/1…Self-confidence stirs from a deeper place. Utilize the optimism and passion as you move forward into a practical strategy.
Mercury’s entrance into earthy Taurus on 4/2 supports a methodical approach as we consider what building blocks and resources we need. Kick up your heels Friday evening and continuing on into 4/3 we are ready for some playtime.
Happy Easter 4/5…Celebrating Life…What transformations and transitions are you present to in your life and in your community? Check into levels of resistance/acceptance surrounding these changes. What might be the deeper underlying purpose? Honor the fertility and abundance of springtime by giving thanks to what truly nurtures you.
4/6…Brings an underlying intensity to the surface. What long term dynamics are you aware of, especially relating to anything initiated late August, early September? Time for some honesty and probing questions to see where the strengths and weaknesses are.
4/7-4/9…Saturn moves back into Virgo, where it will stay until mid July of this year, urging us to stay on task and grounded in the details. From 10/07-10/09 Saturn was in Virgo. What did you clean up in your life? What reorganization took place? This was an excellent time to learn new skills, take on a school program, improve health and diet, and increase overall organization and efficiency in your life. From now until July we get another opportunity to clean up our act. Saturn has been a major factor in the strong winds of change we have been experiencing since the fall of 2008 when Saturn the structure maker first started its dance opposing Uranus the freedom-loving innovator. They oppose one another again later this month (4/26). Look back to the other opposition dates to review what you’ve learned and how your approach to paradigm shifts has improved: 11/4/08, 2/5/09, 9/15/09.
4/10-4/11 This weekend enjoy the generosity and tenderness in the air. Make sure to leave spaces in and between any scheduled activities to connect and loose track of time. Spend some moments by a body of water if you can. If doubts/overwhelm creep in, see where you can be more gentle and magnanimous with yourself and others.
4/12-4/13…After an expansive weekend, we are ready to take initiative. Adjustments are called for. Make sure to not skimp on exercise.
4/14..New Moon in Aries…Igniting a match…
Take advantage of this quick window of opportunity to put action to your dreams before Mercury goes retrograde on 4/17. Our passion is a sacred fuel; combine it with your values and you are unstoppable. Use this torch to burn through any remaining winter stagnation.
4/15…No need to hurry, take your time and be mindful of what you’re doing. Get outside and explore your senses and instincts. Double check plans and details.