Venus, Mars and Uranus join the Sun and Moon in Aries at
this New Moon. This New Moon sparks the
pioneering spirit prodding folks to be bold, courageous and assertive. Taking the initiative and acting on impulse
are earmarks of Aries energy. The New
Moon to Full Moon period is always good for starting things but this New Moon
is especially so. With Moon in Aries
there is an emotional need for action. Mars in Aries is the big dog at this
Lunation. He’s in his own sign and has all the dignity, which means the energy
of Mars functions well. Mars on the
bright side is good for starting things and asserting yourself. This New Moon
is a great time to start an exercise program.
Mars on the not so bright side signifies all who dispute or fight. War and warriors all belong to Mars. A strong
Mars is often indicative of violence in some form. Remember a jog around the block is preferable
to punching someone in the face. While
Mars rules the soldier he also rules the athlete. So do the calisthenics, get
out there and move because Mars will be calling you to action so use the energy
in a positive manner.
At the First Quarter Moon on April 18th Mars
again is prominent. Here he is conjunct
the Sun and both square, (90 degrees apart) Moon at home in moody, broody
Cancer. Emotional reactions will be over
the top. Venus has moved into her home turf of Taurus and will try to play the
diplomat but will not have much luck. In Taurus, she’ll stick with it as Taurus
is a fixed and stubborn sign. There’s no one who can dig their heels in and
stand their ground like a Taurus. Mercury at the New Moon was in quiet,
contemplative Pisces where logic takes a back seat to dreams and visions. Now
at this First Quarter, Mercury has moved into fiery Aries. Folks generally say
the first thing that pops into their minds, blurting it out without thinking
about the impact of what they say. Mercury in conjunction with Uranus here
speaks of shocking news, accidents on the highway and in the air. Whatever it
is, shock is the key word.
The Full Moon on April 25th is in Scorpio and
is also a Lunar Eclipse with the Sun in Taurus and Moon in Scorpio. While Venus in Taurus at this Full Moon is
strong in general an Eclipse in Scorpio indicates secretive actions. Taurus and Scorpio have a great deal to do
with money, debt and interest rates. On the grand scale of the world stage
currencies, economies and the big banks will hit the headlines. Don’t be fooled into thinking that a country’s
saber rattling is about honor, it is about money, bottom line.
By the Last Quarter Moon on May 2nd much is
still going on behind the scenes. Some
courageous do-gooder may make an attempt to reveal some dark secrets. Scandal
about secret love affairs and secret money deals aggravates an already
aggravated public.
We live in unsettling times with the economy in the pits
and societal changes moving along to the dismay of many and not quickly enough
for others. The new and the traditional
vie with one another for supremacy. The Lunation cycle that begins with this
New Moon agitates and aggravates the tensions prevalent in the world today.
On a personal
level use this New Moon energy to make changes and to move forward. Remember to be assertive, not
aggressive. When Mercury moves into
Aries and touches base with Uranus on the 20th use that energy to
foster creative, innovative ideas in your personal and professional life. It’ll feel like a light bulb has flashed on
in your head. Brilliant!
At the Full Moon dig deep into your own money issues and
figure out what it is you truly value.
This Full Moon should bring the awareness that we cannot let out
possessions or lack of possessions define who we are.
As the Moon winds down to the Last Quarter take the time
to meditate, contemplate and quietly review all that has gone on in your life
as the Moon waxed and waned. There is a
need to assimilate and dissipate or dispense what we have brought into
ourselves during this cycle. It’s like fertilizer that we spread to nurture the
next New Moon cycle.
