Forecast for April 19-May 3
By Cortney Litwin / Staff Writer
An auspicious dance between Venus and Jupiter on the 20th brings out the best in relationships and is a terrific time for philanthropic endeavors, entertaining and having a heart-to-heart talk with your sweetie. By the 24th, however, a sobering sun-Saturn influence has you slowing down, evaluating plans and feeling a bit more cautious. Back to hedonism, the new moon on the 27th in Taurus encourages taking some time to relax and indulge in sensual pleasures. However, watch out for going to extremes-sensually or financially-when Venus collides with Pluto on the 29th-30th. And finally, passion and adventure cast a fiery aura over relationships when Venus transits into Aries on May 3.
If you know your rising sign from your time of birth, read that also.
Aries (March 21-April 19)
A romantic trip around the 20th can prove delightful. The new moon brings in a new financial cycle. And Venus entering your sign on May 3 energizes romance, activities with friends and creativity.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
After a bumpy ride around the 24th, the new moon in your sign energizes your personal and professional paths. Your charisma and creativity shine on the 20th, but watch out for overindulgences around the 29th.
Gemini (May 21-June 21)
Friends provide opportunities-or just plain fun-around the 20th. Watch out for a clash with authority and/or a challenge in your career around the 29th. And the new moon illuminates your past and energizes your intuition.
Cancer (June 22-July 22)
Romance skyrockets on the 20th, when endeavors that involve children can prove beneficial as well. Read the fine print where legalities are concerned around the 29th. And the new moon brings new social opportunities.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
Entertaining in your home is delightful around the 20th, but conserve your energy on the 24th-25th, when you’re sensitive to stress. Love turns tumultuous around the 29th. And the new moon brings in a new career cycle.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Activities and talks with your significant other get a helping hand from romantic Venus around the 20th. However, watch out for a partnership contretemps around the 29th. And the new moon energizes travel plans and education.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Your artistry shines on the 20th, when romance sizzles as well. But communication subterfuge around the 29th can challenge your relationship. And the new moon energizes intimate trysts and gives a boost to finances.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Your magnetism attracts opportunities, both inside and outside the romantic arena. However, you’ll need to control your control issues around the 29th. The new moon energizes activities with your significant other.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Romance escalates around the 20th, but a challenge in love may take diplomacy and compromise around the 29th. Romance resumes on a happier note after May 3. And the new moon initiates a new cycle in your health sector.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Talks with your significant other prove positively enlightening around the 20th. A roadblock in your path around the 24th can temporarily derail your plans. And the new moon brings out your romantic side and encourages creativity.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Watch for a financial opportunity around the 20th. A troubled friend may need your assistance around the 29th. And the new moon is a terrific time to begin home improvements (or relationship improvements with a family member).
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
You’re especially lucky in love around the 20th, when a friend may offer an opportunity as well. But you’ll need to chill during a relationship challenge around the 29th. Fortunately, the new moon assists in communications.