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Horoscope for the Week beginning April 17
By Michael O’Connor
Tip of the week
Despite the fact that Spring Equinox is measured as the Sun entering the Tropical Sign of Aries, which also marks the time of year when the hours of day and night are equal, the New Moon in Aries also serves as an official launch moment for the season. This year that occurs on April 18 at 11:57 a.m. PDT.
These certainly are ‘interesting times.’ Complex, crazy, exciting, exacerbating, scary, and spirited… the list goes on. The many rare and powerful celestial events over the past year and especially the past six months are synchronizing with pivotal events, movements and momentums that are affecting every place and person in the world.
A main consequence of this global, revolutionary process includes the reality that people are challenged to get extra creative, to think out of their usual box, to entertain new possibilities. This is where I can assist you especially well with Astrology. As a natural psychology, an intelligence woven into nature and thereby into you, it offers insights and guidance that reveals your authenticity linked to right vocation as well as presenting strategic, creative possibilities and particularly linked to the timing of your unique destiny.
P.S. April 22 is Earth Day.
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April 17-23
Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 20)
A steadily emerging sense of curiosity is gaining your attention. You want to be practical and industrious on a variety of fronts. Since cloning yourself is not an option… yet, multi-tasking is your next best option. Backed by a spirit of adventure you may be wondering if you can go on a working holiday. Your ambitions are high so productivity is important to feel fulfilled.
Taurus (Apr 20 – May 21)
Your momentum has been steadily building. Even though you may still not be in your full spring stride, you have begun to branch out and diversify. Stimulating new talents, skills and/or new streams of income is on your mind. Your focus and resolve are becoming more fixed and steady. The time is right to activate your plans, especially when the sun enters your sign on the 20th.
Gemini (May 21 – June 21)
This New Moon in Aries will serve to activate many new innovative ideas for you. Many of these will occur at subconscious levels and/or behind the scenes. Thus this is an ideal time to engage in a brainstorming process. Focus to generate new ideas and possibilities for a while. This includes reaching out to key people and new ideas. Gather ideas now to act upon later.
Cancer (June 21 – July 22)
Did someone say “Charge!”? You are in a passionate and determined mood. A growing determination to break through familiar lines should be evident. Whether the obstacles are within, without or both, you are determined to enter new territory somehow. To truly succeed, avoid projecting your fire at people. Rather, turn it upon yourself to ignite your drive and then without to breach barriers.
Leo (July 22 – Aug 23)
A visionary and expansive cycle is being activated in your world right now. This is a long term and big picture influence. However, the short-term perspective includes acquiring and possibly providing instruction and training regarding specific skills, methods and technologies. Meanwhile, who you know is also destined to play a key role. Think big; act now.
Virgo (Aug 23 – Sep 22)
Just like the waxing and waning Moon or one season yielding to another the past subject to all the nostalgic reverie invariably fades. The point of passion and power is ever in the moment. So, what is next? This represents an important planning phase. Reach out to gather new ideas, information, knowledge and tools from others who are taking dynamic leads.
Libra (Sep 22 – Oct 22)
Fresh activations in your relationship life are set to occur now and over the coming weeks. These are significantly linked to money and business but to social and cultural activities as well. The social part is for the sake of inspiration so set that as your intention. Your ambitions are on the rise so be willing to emulate and role model the skills and successes of others as necessary.
Scorpio (Oct 22 – Nov 21)
This New Moon will activate you to make key improvements in your health and lifestyle in general. This could be linked to new employment as well. Reaching out to shake hands and meet new people is especially geared to business. Yet, you will likely be open to at least weaving in some social and cultural activity as well. Focus to contract in order to expand.
Sagittarius (Nov 21 – Dec 21)
A creative cycle will be activated for you with this Aries New Moon. Yet you should be prepared to bring a strong work ethic focus to it. This will include some measure of critical analysis. Involvement with others is also implied and the good news is that it should prove quite satisfying. Cultivating a creative vision with the big picture over the long term is the key to your success now.
Capricorn (Dec 21 – Jan 19)
A summons of your natural leadership inclinations continues to pierce the air. The twist is that what are required are increased levels of empathy and fair negotiations, versus any sort of aggressive tactics which are likely to backfire. What is also required is creative thinking and a healthy measure of willingness to give to people and situations with as much empathy as you can muster.
Aquarius (Jan 19 – Feb 19)
You will be introduced to new thoughts, ideas and perspectives over the coming weeks. In the short term these are linked to associations with new and interesting people who inspire you. Meanwhile, you are focused upon establishing a more solid foundation close to home. The irony here is that renovations or home improvements are implied. Invariably though, new opportunities are knocking.
Pisces (Feb 19 – Mar 20)
One way or another you feel motivated to move the Earth. This could be in your own yard or you could aim bigger. Desires to beautify are woven into this plot and the season is a good fit for it. Creative self-expression is implied. Yet you also feel inspired to fix, improve and heal. This could all simply amount to spring cleaning.
– Michael O’Connor is a professional astrologer with an international clientele. He has 30 years of study in Astrology, Numerology and related metaphysical and spiritual modalities, over 20 years of full-time practice, is an entertaining and inspirational speaker, and writes a popular New Moon Newsletter and Horoscope Column. To learn more about Booking an Appointment, attending one of Michael’s Workshops or Webinars or one of his inspiring Visual Presentations, please visit his website or contact Michael directly. www.sunstarastrology.com or (250) 352-6871 or [email protected]
