A REMINDER TO BE KINDER
What the hell is going on? If your Monday started off anything like mine, you're wishing you'd stayed inside. Luckily, with the moon in Sagittarius, there's some bounce to the day and I'm hoping that by tomorrow when Venus hooks up with unconventional Uranus - we'll all shake ourselves out of any kind of ruts we may be in. Venus is "exalted" in Pisces and Uranus, well, Uranus will do what he will without warning. There may already be a feeling of excitement creeping in as soon as Monday, even though Venus doesn't get her electroshock therapy until tomorrow morning.
Tuesday, there's a fight brewing while Mercury squares off with Mars. The former in Aries can leave an insensitive scar on others if we're not careful while playing with the fire of our words. Aries is a spitfire and Mars is the warrior's ruler; so the spear is currently in the hands of the crab, getting all his defenses ready in time for the face-off. Crabs bite back and their claws are sharp! Mars in this protective water sign will attack if words (Mercury) seem even remotely like a threat. So if you want to win someone over, BE NICE! Fights won't get us anywhere this week, however unavoidable they may seem.
Thursday there's a little relief when Venus links up with Jupiter. Jupiter's been retrograde (moving backwards) in Scorpio for a month or so which means DON'T GO SHOPPING! Just kidding, but it does suggest the possibility that we could all end up in debt, because Scorpio is "Other People's Money", among other things. Essentially, this can be advantageous. I'm just offering a heads' up about thinking twice on Thursday before making any extravagant purchases. This is the theme for a few months and of course we can't hide inside waiting for Jupiter to flip, but we CAN think twice before diving into a huge dose of Retail Therapy or being overly optimistic in anything resembling a get-rich-quick scheme. Jupiter however, CAN benefit those looking for investors, depending (as always) on your own personal natal chart.
The urge to shop is only strengthened by the sun's annual shift into Taurus, taking place April 20th at 1:26am. Taurus' like to touch, indulge themselves and others, and can often be seen as lazy because it's the Earthy Bull who is slow to move; but we can all learn a lesson and take time out over the next month to sit under a tree, take in the spring air, treat yourself to a day at the spa (but beware of buying too many products!) or just take it easy. Now is the time to learn that we don't have to work so hard ALL the time and that indulgence is not always a vice but a necessary part of life.
Here's another little reminder to be kinder, because Sunday has a tempermental side that could rock your emotional boat, so unless you want your ship to sink - don't throw any darts at your loved ones. Aim for praise instead and realize how far we've come in relating to one another. Insecurities will surely abound this week, but they bring out the truth in all of us and we become stronger by asking (gently) for what we need. What else is there to say but...good luck!