AstroDreams
By Cortney Litwin/Staff Writer
An electrifying Venus-Uranus rendezvous on April 8th skyrockets romance into high gear-with unpredictable results. Enjoy a hedonistic encounter when jovial Jupiter enters the mix on the 13th. As for mental pursuits, brainy retrograde Mercury backs into inventive Aries from the 12th through May 14. Mercury’s creative connection with the Sun on the 16th inspires an abundance of cranial creativity, the results of which may be put on hold until after the 30th, when Mercury turns direct. The Sun enters sensual, practical Taurus on the 19th, a time for getting grounded. And the New Moon on the 19th in Aries offers us a chance for a fresh start.
If you know your rising sign from your time of birth, read that also.
Aries (March 21-April 19)
A door opens in your personal life during this season’s second New Moon in your sign. A sizzling rendezvous is enhanced by a creative idea, so concentrate on communications. Your career can benefit from your imagination, too.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
A jolt of the unexpected in love around the 8th awakens new spirit in your relationship. Just don’t blow things out of proportion near the 13th. The New Moon heightens your intuition and need for some quiet time to get centered.
Gemini (May 21-June 21)
Your mental powers shine around the 16th, when you may take the lead in a project (or adventure!). Your personal life takes an unexpected turn, a preview of things to come. The New Moon brings a beneficial contact or new friendship.
Cancer (June 22-July 22)
The New Moon brings an opportunity in your career, which may have to be reinitiated after the 30th. Let your ideas shine. An unrealized need concerning a relationship is awakened around the 8th. Make necessary changes.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
An inner transformation sets you on a new course after the 11th. Set your sights high. Express your inspiration through communications. The New Moon presents you with a valuable clue to your future, which may involve learning something new.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
During the New Moon, get rid of what you no longer need-whether it’s people, things or attitudes. Clear the way for new energy in your life. An unexpected happening at work may shake things up for the better.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Get creative in your relationship during the New Moon. If unattached, get clear on what you’d like in a significant other. A relationship awakening occurs around the 8th and involves a change of perspective (or partner?).
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Look for an opportunity around the 11th to use your creative and personal powers at work. A financial door opens then, too. The New Moon also highlights a new beginning at work as well as offers insights on getting fit.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Romance treads a new path during the New Moon, when your creativity makes love shine. Just don’t go to extremes or overreact to what your partner says or does around the 8th. Communications are inspired around the 16th.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Your home environment gets energized during the New Moon. Just don’t let an unexpected turn of events at work on the 8th or 9th take up all your time. Romance and creativity bring satisfaction after the 19th.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
An ingenious idea during the New Moon, inspired by your imagination, can place you in the limelight after the 30th. Romance gets a shakeup around the 8th, but the spiritual connection with your partner is strengthened after the 20th.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
Love is sublime around the 20th, when attunement with your partner is heightened. Enlightenment of the heart. As for practical stuff, the New Moon brings a financial opportunity. Examine the fine print.