Forecast for April 6-19
By Cortney Litwin / Staff Writer
Maintaining your equilibrium is the challenge during an abrasive lineup of influences, which begins when forceful Mars squares off with subversive Pluto on the 7th-8th, heating up tempers and challenging patience. Emotions escalate further during the full moon on the 13th, which is accompanied by an uncompromising Mercury-Pluto collision. Next, Mars energizes (and irritates) home activities when it transits into Cancer on the 13th, followed by Mercury transiting into trailblazing Aries on the 16th. Romance is electrified and enlightened when Venus merges with Uranus on the 17th-18th. Additionally on the 17th-18th, passion clashes with logic during a Mars-Mercury meltdown. And finally, some relief from cosmic craziness is in sight when the sun transits into grounded Taurus on the 19th.
If you know your rising sign from your time of birth, read that also.
Aries (March 21-April 19)
Your Mars ruler entering Cancer on the 13th energizes family interactions, and the full moon on the same day energizes relationship activities. Avoid power plays on the 7th-8th and communication clashes on the 17th-18th.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
A power struggle over finances may arise around the 7th-8th. The full moon encourages soothing, healthy activities (a day at a spa, perhaps?). And your creativity soars around the 17th-18th, when romance sizzles as well.
Gemini (May 21-June 21)
Irritations on the 7th-8th may explode around the 13th and then again around the 17th-18th. Watch your words! The full moon energizes romantic encounters and encourages creative solutions to challenges.
Cancer (June 22-July 22)
Mars entering your sign on the 13th energizes your need for self-expression and action. Just watch impulsiveness around the 17th-18th. The full moon emphasizes activities with family and home improvements.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
An issue over who’s in charge can aggravate your relationship around the 7th and 13th. The full moon energizes communications. And your intuition is heightened around the 17th, especially where love is concerned.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
A clash with your significant other, possibly over a home issue, can turn into a power struggle around the 13th-18th. An unusual or new perspective that comes to you suddenly can ease the turbulence in your romance sector.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
The full moon in your sign heightens your personal magnetism and creativity. You’re especially innovative in love and work around the 17th. And your career gets a burst of energy after the 13th.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
A power struggle over finances may unhinge you around the 7th and 13th, so keep your clarity. Romance sizzles around the 17th. And the full moon heightens your intuition and encourages clearing away past emotional and material junk.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Your actions may hit a roadblock (via an authority figure?) around the 7th and 13th. Tempers escalate in your romance sector around the 17th. And the full moon energizes your goals and dreams and encourages socializing with friends.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
The full moon gives a boost to your career; just watch out for escalating irritations on the 13th-17th. Mars energizes activities (and anger issues?) with your significant other beginning the 13th.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Love electrifies you around the 17th, making you especially intuitive but not especially practical in matters of the heart. The full moon energizes education and may present a travel opportunity.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
Go with the flow around the 17th, when love takes an unusual turn that proves enlightening. Creative inspiration is heightened then, too. Just watch your words. And the full moon energizes intimate encounters.