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Planetary Trends for April 2019

What's Up! by Belinda C. Dunn     Aries New Moon - April 5th @ 4:50 amAries/Libra Full Moon - April 19th @ 7:12 amThe scents and sights of spring surround us as the season gets fully underway. An increase of sunlight hours, along with nature's splendor, creates a buoyant rising up of vitality and enthusiasm. .Planetary trends during April are quite a contrast from March, a month of introspection provided by Mercury retrograde in Pisces (March 5 – 28). Mercury, the planet of everyday consciousness and communication, entered the watery depths of Pisces on February 10. The soul searching and turbulent nature of this transit has been churning up emotion in a sink or swim environment. .It is fascinating to note that Mueller's long awaited report was completed and released as retrograde Mercury was making its second conjunction to Neptune. The month begins with Mercury just turning direct, making its third and final conjunction to Neptune on April 2. It is suggested that Mueller's findings “raise more questions than answers,” and the timing demonstrates a striking combination of Mercury's capacity for articulation and delineation into matters that can be  confusing, disorienting, abstract and moralistic. .On a personal level, it can be helpful to consider realizations you have come to over these weeks, especially as Mercury wraps up its sojourn in Pisces on April 16, entering Aries on April 17. The dreamy and visionary potential of Mercury in Pisces is ready to be actualized and manifested. .While March brings to mind images of floating through foggy mists in search of footing, April brings to mind the readiness of a racetrack. Green grass radiates in vibrant technicolor as stately and well-trained horses are led to the starting gate. Spectators wait on the edge of their seats as expectation and excitement permeate the air. It's spring, and we're off to the races! .Thus, April is a pivotal month as pure light-filled prana burns through any remaining fog and confusion. Clarity dawns bright. It is now possible to make better decisions, and ultimately take clearly directed action. .Let's begin with the New Moon in Aries on April 5 (4:50 am EDT). As the first sign on the zodiac wheel, Aries represents the undiluted pristine urge of Source to manifest in this physical dimension. This is the time to really pay attention to your motivation and pave the way with sincere awareness and intention. .The archetypal essence of Aries is bold and courageous, confident and strong, intense and directed. It can be helpful to know where this New Moon lines up in your personal astrology chart. This is the area of life where you are called to pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and face frward. .Aries is symbolized by the rambunctious Ram, energetically breaking through barriers and limitations. When Mercury enters Aries on April 17, Venus closely follows, entering Aries on April 20. A sense of rejuvenation, resurrection and rebirth are celebrated on this Easter weekend. From the personal to the collective, these themes will manifest in a variety of ways..Contributing to the planetary picture, Mars is in Gemini for the entire month of April. The zodiac signs of Aries and Gemini work hand in hand, harmonizing and blending the Aries urge to be actively engaged with the Gemini urge to give voice in self-expression. Together these signs are primarily extroverted, out and about, on the go, conversing, learning and exploring..Mars transiting through Gemini (March 31 – May 15) will give voice to many current social trends. For example, a recent study shows the rise of white nationalism is up 182% over the past year. Over the course of Trump's presidency there has been growing dissent and division in the social fabric holding this nation together, and social media is spreading these ideas abroad. These complex issues are building in intensity, and what has been on the back burner will now seek expression and direction..As the warrior planet, Mars will fight for … [Read More]