Planetary Cycles, April 2008

Planetary Cycles
Sun Signs For April 2008
By Carolina Eastwood

Spring Equinox announces astrological New Year

The sun entered Aries, initiating the Spring Equinox on March 19, and symbolically beginning the astrological New Year. While the sun is in Aries from March 19 until April 19, we feel the energy and have the enthusiasm to start something new. We participate in a new beginning, new life blossoms everywhere, literally and symbolically. A masculine, cardinal fire sign, Aries has enormous enthusiasm and vitality, but can lack the staying power needed to complete its ambitious new beginnings. People born with the sun, moon, or rising sign in Aries are assertive, direct, sometimes forceful and certainly impatient, but they are also natural born leaders who provide the courage and the drive for others to follow. Aries leads the way with passion, inspiration, and enthusiasm.

Dynamic aspects at the new moon stimulate bold new plans

As the month of April gets underway, we have several dynamic planetary formations propelling us into action. After a few months of review, revision, and delay, which began in mid-November of last year, we now have the energy, and hopefully the clarity, to move forward boldly and certainly into our new creations. On April 5, we have a new moon in Aries, beginning a cycle of activity that will come to fruition around the full moon later this month. The new moon interacts powerfully with Mars and Jupiter, bringing large scale and bold new plans for development combined with the drive to put them into motion. Propelled by vision, intuitive guidance and innovative ideas, our new goals have every chance of success.

Our society enters a time of huge changes

The planet of transformation, Pluto has entered the sign of Capricorn for the first time since the time of the American Revolution and the birthing of the USA. If it isn't already apparent, we are in for a new kind of revolution, one that will change all the major institutions and systems that support our society, including health care, education, law, politics, banking, and big business. The major difference is that this time America's actions and choices are directly and immediately affecting the entire world. This month and next, Saturn, the planet of boundaries and structure, joins Pluto in a favorable aspect that supports the inception of fairly orderly changes that will begin being established in September through December.

Challenges are resolved as wisdom is sought

By mid-month, a difficult aspect emerges between the planet of love, beauty and comfort, Venus, and the planet of action, Mars. This can result in conflict with loved ones, or simply mean we will be working much too hard, neglecting to take enough time for relaxation, meditation, and joy. The sun forms a favorable aspect with Neptune, bringing us the higher vision and inspiration needed to find our balance within the fray, and to connect with our higher spiritual nature. Jupiter connects with Uranus to bring practical, innovative solutions not only to our day-to-day dilemmas, but also to our social and societal issues. We benefit enormously from taking the time to go inward, connect with our radiant spiritual essence and listen to the voice of wisdom and love within our soul.

Full moon brings our new creations into fruition

The sun completes its journey through Aries, entering the sign of the bull, Taurus, on April 19, and forming very favorable aspects that color the last part of April with a general feeling of greater hopefulness and optimism. The sun in Taurus joins the planet of communication, Mercury in an opportune grand triangle with Saturn and Pluto, completing the energy loop needed for actualization of many creative new ideas, seeding them into our personal consciousness as well as into our culture. On April 20, a full moon in Scorpio, opposite the sun in Taurus, highlights favorable aspects, bringing to fruition many of the new ideas and creations birthed at the new moon earlier in the month. We may still have our shoulder to the wheel in the last part of April, but we will be enjoying it more and taking pleasure in our progress. If we are following our highest inspiration and truth, all activity is purely enjoyable.

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Sun Signs for April 2008

Aries – The planet of transformation, Pluto is now activating your career and life-purpose, bringing substantial changes that address the fundamental issues of your life. A new moon in your sign on April 5 gives you a fresh perspective and ignites this theme, moving you into action to make changes in your home life that support the expansion of your work. Challenges may arise in personal relationships or with money as you focus all your energy upon your goals, but remembering to include your loved ones and expressing your gratitude will bring resolution.

Taurus – The winds of change are blowing this spring, especially following the new moon on April 5 that catalyzes awareness about what is no longer working and communication about necessary adjustments. A new vision for your future develops, and, if your vision is in alignment with your higher spiritual principles, it will be supported into fruition. The full moon on April 20 brings you into agreement and alignment with partners regarding your shared principles, beliefs, and purpose. You relax and begin to enjoy the things that truly matter to you.

Gemini – The April 5 new moon catalyzes a revision of your life's goals and future purpose. Current financial realities create pressure for you to course-correct, while innovative ideas or surprising circumstances occur to help you launch your new plans. Seeking your inner truth and higher guidance will always be to your benefit in choosing and making important life decisions. The full moon in Scorpio on April 20 brings energy for expansion that helps you to make positive changes.

Cancer – This month's new moon on April 5 brings new energy and focuses awareness on your work, business, or career path. You may be extremely busy fulfilling the demands of your work, but the result will be positive expansion. Personal relationships bring challenges, providing a ready arena for deep transformation in how you exchange energy for mutual benefit. Forthright communication is the key that opens the door to new possibilities in your love life, and in all-important relationships. The full moon on April 20 sheds light on empowering ideas and creative solutions for a more positive future.

Leo – After several months of revision on major projects, energy to move forward is released following the April 5 new moon, and you spring into action with new inspiration. Relationships formed for the purpose of fulfilling a contract involving a legal, literary, or educational pursuit go through some major transformation early this month, and will get clarified. This will release energy to create new agreements and move forward. The full moon on April 20 ignites your career, bringing great opportunities for success.

Virgo – Saturn in your sign may be putting a damper on some of the great enthusiasm for growth and expansion you have enjoyed in past years, but it is also calling for an important restructuring of priorities and objectives. The new moon in Aries on April 5 brings partnership issues to the forefront. Differences in goals or vision may be hampering progress, and honest communication is needed to clear the air. New goals must be created through shared vision and mutual enthusiasm, and creative solutions arrive following the full moon.

Libra –– The new moon on April 5 highlights personal relationships and business partnerships that must be infused with a sense of higher purpose and spiritual principles if they are to be truly fulfilling and successful. Competing with the need to focus attention on relationship, much effort and energy will be needed in your work or career lives, as you have a very busy month ahead. Later in April, your efforts are rewarded with successful outcomes, but relationships still require much attention.

Scorpio – The beginning of the month finds you pedaling fast to put some new health and work routines into place at the same time you must apply extra effort toward a legal, literary, or educational venture. Any lingering relationship or monetary issues will present themselves for completion, freeing energy for creation in new directions. You attract successful outcomes by following your heart and higher spiritual guidance. Creative pursuits will be most rewarding, coming to fruition around the full moon, on April 20.

Sagittarius – The April 5 new moon sparks your desire for creative self-expression, fun and relaxation. While your current financial picture brings a stimulus to spend, spend, spend, be creative in finding ways to have more fun and social engagements without busting your piggy bank, or you may feel the pinch later. Find simple pleasures and guidance through inner spiritual reflection. During the later part of the month, relationship issues will need to be addressed, and will benefit from creative, win-win solutions.

Capricorn – Pluto's entrance to your sign has been shaking up the landscape, supporting you to let go of old ways of seeing yourself and relating to the world. The new moon on April 5 catalyzes important issues in your primary relationship and home life, prompting you to find creative means to bring positive changes. Listening to your higher wisdom is the best way to receive inspiration and guidance to help make important choices. New directions become apparent as creative projects get your attention at the full moon on April 20.

Aquarius – The April 5 new moon highlights communications with friends, relatives or neighbors, bringing new energies and opportunities into your life. It will benefit you to renew your health and fitness routines, as well as to work on deepening your spiritual life and expanding your business or work options. Solutions to a long-standing financial dilemma may appear, creating a bit more short-term work for you, but opening a positive flow. Later in the month, new career choices bring the opportunity to improve your home and family life.

Pisces – Following the new moon on April 5, financial realities must be addressed if you are to establish and successfully reach long-term goals. Look for new and innovative ways to invest or build for your future; they should become apparent early this month. You are encouraged to create new discipline and positive routines to achieve desirable results, and by all means, include partners in your vision. The full moon on April 20 highlights good communication and encourages meditation to develop your higher, spiritual perspective.

Carolina Eastwood provides in-depth personal astrology readings that open the doorway to fulfilling your life-purpose. Offices in Solana Beach and Poway. www.earthstarconsulting.com. or: Phone: 858/259-1590

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	Planetary Cycles Sun Signs For April 2008 By Carolina Eastwood Spring Equinox announces astrological New Year The sun entered Aries, initiating the Spring Equinox on March 19, and symbolically beginning the astrological New Year. While the sun is in Aries from March 19 until April 19, we feel the energy and have the enthusiasm to start something new. We participate in a new beginning, new life blossoms everywhere, literally and symbolically. A masculine, cardinal fire sign, Aries has enormous enthusiasm and vitality, but can lack the staying power needed to complete its ambitious new beginnings. People born with the sun, moon, or rising sign in Aries are assertive, direct, sometimes forceful and certainly impatient, but they are also natural born leaders who provide the courage and the drive for others to follow. Aries leads the way with passion, inspiration, and enthusiasm. Dynamic aspects at the new moon stimulate bold new plans As the month of April gets underway, we have several dynamic planetary formations propelling us into action. After a few months of review, revision, and delay, which began in mid-November of last year, we now have the energy, and hopefully the clarity, to move forward boldly and certainly into our new creations. On April 5, we have a new moon in Aries, beginning a cycle of activity that will come to fruition around the full moon later this month. The new moon interacts powerfully with Mars and Jupiter, bringing large scale and bold new plans for development combined with the drive to put them into motion. Propelled by vision, intuitive guidance and innovative ideas, our new goals have every chance of success. Our society enters a time of huge changes The planet of transformation, Pluto has entered the sign of Capricorn for the first time since the time of the American Revolution and the birthing of the USA. If it isn't already apparent, we are in for a new kind of revolution, one that will change all the major institutions and systems that support our society, including health care, education, law, politics, banking, and big business. The major difference is that this time America's actions and choices are directly and immediately affecting the entire world. This month and next, Saturn, the planet of boundaries and structure, joins Pluto in a favorable aspect that supports the inception of fairly orderly changes that will begin being established in September through December. Challenges are resolved as wisdom is sought By mid-month, a difficult aspect emerges between the planet of love, beauty and comfort, Venus, and the planet of action, Mars. This can result in conflict with loved ones, or simply mean we will be working much too hard, neglecting to take enough time for relaxation, meditation, and joy. The sun forms a favorable aspect with Neptune, bringing us the higher vision and inspiration needed to find our balance within the fray, and to connect with our higher spiritual nature. Jupiter connects with Uranus to bring practical, innovative solutions not only to our day-to-day dilemmas, but also to our social and societal issues. We benefit enormously from taking the time to go inward, connect with our radiant spiritual essence and listen to the voice of wisdom and love within our soul. Full moon brings our new creations into fruition The sun completes its journey through Aries, entering the sign of the bull, Taurus, on April 19, and forming very favorable aspects that color the last part of April with a general feeling of greater hopefulness and optimism. The sun in Taurus joins the planet of communication, Mercury in an opportune grand triangle with Saturn and Pluto, completing the energy loop needed for actualization of many creative new ideas, seeding them into our personal consciousness as well as into our culture. On April 20, a full moon in Scorpio, opposite the sun in Taurus, highlights favorable aspects, bringing to fruition many of the new ideas and creations birthed at the new moon earlier in the month. We may still have our shoulder to the wheel in the last part of April, but we will be enjoying it more and taking pleasure in our progress. If we are following our highest inspiration and truth, all activity is purely enjoyable. BACK TO TOP Sun Signs for April 2008 Aries – The planet of transformation, Pluto is now activating your career and life-purpose, bringing substantial changes that address the fundamental issues of your life. A new moon in your sign on April 5 gives you a fresh perspective and ignites this theme, moving you into action to make changes in your home life that support the expansion of your work. Challenges may arise in personal relationships or with money as you focus all your energy upon your goals, but remembering to include your loved ones and expressing your gratitude will bring resolution. Taurus – The winds of change are blowing this spring, especially following the new moon on April 5 that catalyzes awareness about what is no longer working and communication about necessary adjustments. A new vision for your future develops, and, if your vision is in alignment with your higher spiritual principles, it will be supported into fruition. The full moon on April 20 brings you into agreement and alignment with partners regarding your shared principles, beliefs, and purpose. You relax and begin to enjoy the things that truly matter to you. Gemini – The April 5 new moon catalyzes a revision of your life's goals and future purpose. Current financial realities create pressure for you to course-correct, while innovative ideas or surprising circumstances occur to help you launch your new plans. Seeking your inner truth and higher guidance will always be to your benefit in choosing and making important life decisions. The full moon in Scorpio on April 20 brings energy for expansion that helps you to make positive changes. Cancer – This month's new moon on April 5 brings new energy and focuses awareness on your work, business, or career path. You may be extremely busy fulfilling the demands of your work, but the result will be positive expansion. Personal relationships bring challenges, providing a ready arena for deep transformation in how you exchange energy for mutual benefit. Forthright communication is the key that opens the door to new possibilities in your love life, and in all-important relationships. The full moon on April 20 sheds light on empowering ideas and creative solutions for a more positive future. Leo – After several months of revision on major projects, energy to move forward is released following the April 5 new moon, and you spring into action with new inspiration. Relationships formed for the purpose of fulfilling a contract involving a legal, literary, or educational pursuit go through some major transformation early this month, and will get clarified. This will release energy to create new agreements and move forward. The full moon on April 20 ignites your career, bringing great opportunities for success. Virgo – Saturn in your sign may be putting a damper on some of the great enthusiasm for growth and expansion you have enjoyed in past years, but it is also calling for an important restructuring of priorities and objectives. The new moon in Aries on April 5 brings partnership issues to the forefront. Differences in goals or vision may be hampering progress, and honest communication is needed to clear the air. New goals must be created through shared vision and mutual enthusiasm, and creative solutions arrive following the full moon. Libra –– The new moon on April 5 highlights personal relationships and business partnerships that must be infused with a sense of higher purpose and spiritual principles if they are to be truly fulfilling and successful. Competing with the need to focus attention on relationship, much effort and energy will be needed in your work or career lives, as you have a very busy month ahead. Later in April, your efforts are rewarded with successful outcomes, but relationships still require much attention. Scorpio – The beginning of the month finds you pedaling fast to put some new health and work routines into place at the same time you must apply extra effort toward a legal, literary, or educational venture. Any lingering relationship or monetary issues will present themselves for completion, freeing energy for creation in new directions. You attract successful outcomes by following your heart and higher spiritual guidance. Creative pursuits will be most rewarding, coming to fruition around the full moon, on April 20. Sagittarius – The April 5 new moon sparks your desire for creative self-expression, fun and relaxation. While your current financial picture brings a stimulus to spend, spend, spend, be creative in finding ways to have more fun and social engagements without busting your piggy bank, or you may feel the pinch later. Find simple pleasures and guidance through inner spiritual reflection. During the later part of the month, relationship issues will need to be addressed, and will benefit from creative, win-win solutions. Capricorn – Pluto's entrance to your sign has been shaking up the landscape, supporting you to let go of old ways of seeing yourself and relating to the world. The new moon on April 5 catalyzes important issues in your primary relationship and home life, prompting you to find creative means to bring positive changes. Listening to your higher wisdom is the best way to receive inspiration and guidance to help make important choices. New directions become apparent as creative projects get your attention at the full moon on April 20. Aquarius – The April 5 new moon highlights communications with friends, relatives or neighbors, bringing new energies and opportunities into your life. It will benefit you to renew your health and fitness routines, as well as to work on deepening your spiritual life and expanding your business or work options. Solutions to a long-standing financial dilemma may appear, creating a bit more short-term work for you, but opening a positive flow. Later in the month, new career choices bring the opportunity to improve your home and family life. Pisces – Following the new moon on April 5, financial realities must be addressed if you are to establish and successfully reach long-term goals. Look for new and innovative ways to invest or build for your future; they should become apparent early this month. You are encouraged to create new discipline and positive routines to achieve desirable results, and by all means, include partners in your vision. The full moon on April 20 highlights good communication and encourages meditation to develop your higher, spiritual perspective. Carolina Eastwood provides in-depth personal astrology readings that open the doorway to fulfilling your life-purpose. Offices in Solana Beach and Poway. www.earthstarconsulting.com. or: Phone: 858/259-1590 BACK TO TOP HOME - FEATURES - NEWS - FROM THE PUBLISHER LETTERS - COLUMNS - MUSIC REVIEWS - BOOK REVIEWS PLANETARY CYCLES - CALENDAR - ABOUT TLC - CONTACT US CLASSIFIEDS - RESOURCE DIRECTORY ARCHIVES - SUBSCRIBE - ADVERTISE - SEARCH