
Note: the dates in this forecast are for Pacific to Eastern time.
Unless I provide a specific timeframe, we’ll feel the energies 24-72 hours in advance of the date I mention (the date when the planetary alignment is exact). They will be gaining in strength as they approach the date. We will also feel them for 24-48 hours after, but they will be losing strength with each passing hour.
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This is the most difficult week of the month. Pluto takes center stage between April 22-26. The Sun forms a volatile square to Pluto and not to be outdone, Mars forms an equally formidable opposition to Pluto. This screams power struggles. If you have anger-prone and volatile people in your environment, lay low. And save big conversations that can go off the rails for another day.
Focus your energies instead on getting ready for the New Moon in Taurus on April 27, at 12:31 p.m. PDT. It's such an energetic New Moon, that can get you unstuck and moving forward again - if you let it!
In preparation, clear out old energy on the on the Balsamic Moon (April 24, 12:31 p.m. to April 27 12:31 p.m. PDT).
And then set your intentions on the New Moon! Ask the Universe for prosperity, abundance, contentment and patience. And don't forget to register for my New Moon workshop! It's not often that I offer it live, and the techniques I teach you will be of a great help to you on your journey.
Here are some notable astro-happenings of this week:
✨ April 21: the Moon in Aquarius conjunct Pluto and sextile Mercury
The morning can be emotional, but the afternoon is great for networking and social activities.
✨ April 23: the Sun square Pluto
Don't get sucked into power games. It will be difficult to win.
✨ April 24, 12:31 p.m. to April 27 12:31 p.m. PDT: Balsamic Moon
This is a very special Balsamic Moon, because it includes an Opportunity Period (see below). The Balsamic Moon is inauspicious for new beginnings, but it's a fantastic time for tying up loose ends and getting rid of stale energy.
Take a cleansing shower with a few drops of rosemary essential oil smeared on the wall (or use a shower steamer with rosemary oil). Visualize the water washing off everything that doesn't serve you.
✨ April 25, 6:24 a.m. to April 26, 9:18 a.m. PDT: a nice, looooong Opportunity Period!
Opportunity Periods are these magic times in the Lunar Cycle that aid specific undertakings. And this Opportunity Period, on the Balsamic Moon, is fantastic for wrapping up ongoing projects and cleansing your home of stale energy. Declutter. Donate old clothes you're not going to wear. Sage your place.
✨ April 26: Mars Opposite Pluto
A volatile energy. Stay away from dark places and unstable people. Don't get into a fight. You might win - both Mars and Pluto are fighters - but it can cost you in the long run.
This is a great New Moon to ask the Universe for prosperity, abundance, peace of mind, patience, and a healthy body image.
Don't forget to register for my
New Moon workshop! April 27 at 12:30 p.m. PDT. You'll learn everything you need to know about working with the New Moon. This hands-on workshop helps you identify where you might be stuck through a powerful guided meditation.
Moon Void of Course:
Avoid starting anything new that you want to succeed, during these timeframes:
- April 22, 2:55 p.m. to 10:07 p.m. PDT
- April 24, 7:57 p.m. to April 25 12:24 a.m. PDT
- April 26, 9:18 a.m. to April 27 12:17 a.m. PDT
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