Weekly Astrology April 16-22 2012

Monday: Mercury to Aries

The Moon moves to Pisces at 1:38 am EST and meets Neptune for a daydream effect. It could be hard to get out of bed and started today unless you have very exciting, creative prospects for the day. If you do, it's time to go all out with your wildest imaginings and see what you can transform to reality. The Moon opposes Mars and we need to be flexible and not overly judgmental or critical to make the most of the day. People will tend to be sensitive and reactive if cornered. It's not a great day for debate unless you're willing to concede or leave matters undecided in the end. Tonight is active in the heavens as Mercury moves back into Aries where the planet of communication and planning spent time retrograde a few weeks back. This likely means we retrace some steps, settle some unfinished business, attempt restarts of things that were put on hold, and also change our minds about things we decided or began during the retrograde in March until April 4th. The Moon works with Pluto and is square to Venus tonight. Mysteries may be solved. Metaphysical and spiritual experiences occur and may seem more obvious than usual. Venus and the Moon indicate fickle nature in romance and a need to work things out flexibly in long term relationships. Emotional talks are likely tonight. Wear green.

Tuesday: Moon void of course

The Moon is void of course in Pisces from 10:34 am until Wednesday at 11:59 am. This is a better day to relax and enjoy routine than try anything out of the ordinary. We can be forgetful and may be lazier than usual. The Moon and Jupiter in Taurus align favoring comfortable, easygoing day. It's best not to have big meetings or decisions, but if that's inevitable, plan for the early hours before 10:34 am EST. Tomorrow versus today, we'll want to get motivated and put plans in motion. Planning is well timed today. Write everything down and schedule meetings and eventfulness for tomorrow afternoon. Go easy on yourself and other people. Plant, work around the house, exercise your creative side, and/or be outdoors today. Tonight is more of the same. It's a good night for movies, music, close friends and other leisurely activities, and not a good night to pressure or be pressured. Wear purple.

Wednesday:

The morning starts slowly, ideally, or with confusion possibly, as the Moon is void of course in Pisces, sign of imagination and dreams. We could be overly emotional or sensitive. Take the early hours easy and allow yourself extra time. For example, leave early rather than be criticized for being late. Make sure you have what you need when you leave home. The Moon is all systems go in Aries at 11:59 am with Mercury in Aries also pushing for action and new business. Make your move this afternoon or night. Things that are overdue or pending come up for decision and resolution today. It's best if you've thought out and planned since Aries Moon can be impulsive. Tonight, we are very much in the moment and may need to react quickly. Unexpected opportunities and news are part of the Moon's meeting with Uranus. The status quo won't seem good enough any more in stagnant situations and relationships. Wear red.

Thursday: Sun enters Taurus

The height of spring arrives as the Sun moves to Taurus at 12:12 pm EST. The Moon is in Aries pushing for initiations and initiative. Start or restart a project, makes decisions, and take an active role. The Moon squares Pluto for some soul searching. try to identify the route you really want to pursue. If you're not quite ready to commit, the New Moon in Taurus on Saturday is the time to aim for. In that case, put things in place now for action just around the corner. It's a career New Moon for Leo and a relationship time for Scorpio while Taurus makes very personal decisions and changes well in the weeks ahead. Aries. it's the time to focus on money and how you earn, spend and save. Tonight the social effect of Moon and Venus suggests we go out and meet new friends or gather in groups and it's very flirtatious therefore a good night for singles to mingle, especially Aquarius, Gemini, Aries and Sagittarius. Wear yellow.

Friday: Moon opposes Saturn

Saturn is the planet of lessons and without Saturn's influence we wouldn't grow or face challenges and responsibilities. The Moon opposite Saturn isn't always easy, yet it's an opportunity. Get past a block, focus on a problem and get wise advice. Saturn in Libra is urging choices around partnership and relationship, and justice is the work of Saturn in the sign of balance and fairness. Check on legalities, resolve or settle a pending matter, and do the right thing by people you've been in partnership with. The Moon is void of course from 3:35 pm until 12:05 am EST Saturday. We're getting ready for a New Moon by morning, therefore today we plan, get things in place, and reconsider past decisions in favor of new routes. Tonight's Aries Moon is more serious and reflective than usual. Fulfill obligations before pleasure, and make logical decisions. It's a good night to call parents, grandparents or other trusted elders for perspective. Wear black.

Saturday: New Moon in Taurus

The New Moon in Taurus combines with easygoing angles to planets in Capricorn, Pisces and Virgo. This New Moon is favorable for commitments, new experiences and decisions you hope will have long term affects. The earthy, hands on nature of Taurus prevails today and we can take on projects that require creativity and elbow grease as well. Build something. Dive in with a can-do attitude. The sensual nature of Taurus New Moon makes it a good day for love and romance too, and Scorpio and Capricorn indulge. It's a date night, but also a good night in the comfort of home and good friends. Wear white.

Sunday: Conjunctions

It's an interesting day of conjunctions as Jupiter and the Moon meet in Taurus and Mercury and Uranus do the same in Aries. Conjunctions strenghten the effect of the planets involved and the element of the sign. The earth element is emphasized in Taurus favoring building and growth. Tangible results and progress are in the forecast. Jupiter is the planet of learning, travels, and philosophies of life, therefore we can get very solid and strong with our endeavors in these areas and make long term decisions now. Mercury and Uranus are the bearers of news and developments that lead in new directions. Some of this may come as a surprise this weekend. Be ready to act quickly. We have the optimism of the Sun and Neptune aligned adding to positive feelings already present. The only danger is being unrealistic. Try to see things for what they are and act accordingly. In other words, don't be fooled. Today's color is green.

Astrology for Couples!

Compatibility charts show how you and your boyfriend, girlfriend, husband, wife, or love affair partner connect! The planets on your side and the ones that may provide challenges, the signs of the Sun and Moon and other aspects influence your attraction and interaction! Valentine's Day is a cool time to give or share your compatibility chart, but feel free to email me any time to see how soon I can whip one up for you and your lover or for a wedding, anniversary or engagement gift.  Here's an excerpt from a real one. The names have, of course,  been changed.

 Mars signs influence chemistry and sexual energy between partners. Amanda’s Mars is in Sagittarius and Paul’s is in Gemini, opposite signs. This is a mind connection! You need to be able to talk and explore a variety of subjects and experiences together.  Sagittarius is an adventurous sign for the planet of action, but is also the sign of higher learning. Gemini is the sign of brain activity and Mars influences communication in the sign of the twins. The mental connection feeds the physical, and without that the two of you will feel less interested. It’s important to you as a couple that life be evolving and exciting. You may enjoy change! 

Travel would be a very good way to deepen your connection with each other. Discovering and trying new things together is very attractive to both of you.  Give yourselves time to break out of old patterns and vary from routines from time to time.  Going abroad may be quite appealing, or if not, do physically demanding activities together-for example ski or swim or hike.  Talks you have while engaging in these experiences will be enriching and help you to know each other more.  It’s important to both of you that life not be boring and routine. 

 

Amanda’s Pisces Moon fills a romantic place in Paul’s chart, and since his Moon is in Leo, a generous sign, this is likely to be a very giving relationship.  The Pisces Moon is more about romance, and softens Paul’s Leo Moon.  For Paul, with Scorpio rising, Amanda’s Moon impacts both his home life and his love/creative side. Amanda is able to stir both enthusiasm about life and untapped creativity in Paul.  Paul gains great enjoyment and fulfillment from this aspect of the relationship.

Send birth dates, birth places and times if known to robinivy@maine.rr.com and I will write back to confirm. 

Charts are $50 or $100, are one to three pages long, and vary by amount of material covered! They can be paid for by cash in person, by check or through paypal for $3.00 extra using the email address robinivy@maine.rr.com.

For Valentine's Day please order by February 1, 2012.

Here's to attraction, love and compatibility!

Robin