WEEK OF April 17 – 2 3, 2023
If you’ve been wondering where everybody went, wait till Thursday, April 20 (or late night April 19, depending where you live). The second in a pair of Aries new moons lands in your third house of communication and socializing, and it’s sure to shake things up—in exciting ways! This rare sequel new moon is a big deal all by itself, but this one also happens to be a super-charged solar eclipse, so it’s sure to activate these areas of life in dramatic fashion! Are you ready to start a new chapter in your personal life or get closer to someone currently in the “casual acquaintance” category? Take the lead, suggest a get-together and watch things accelerate quickly! Explore your synergies and shared interests. For all you know, one leisurely dinner could lead to testing out a collaboration or possibly a sideline business together. If you’ve been on the outs with a BFF or sibling, be prepared to bury the hatchet in the coming days and start rebuilding on more solid, and soul-connected, ground.
Later on Thursday, nesting instincts take hold as the Sun exits your social third house and settles into your homey fourth. Hopefully you maxed out on mingling over the last month when el Sol was in your house of local activity and communication. Now you can (temporarily) fold in your social butterfly wings and cocoon to your heart’s content in Chateau Aquarius. This monthlong “recharge the batteries” phase comes along every year, and if you’re being honest with yourself, you’re probably good and ready to slow your roll and enjoy some chill downtime in the comfort of your own sacred space. And no one’s saying it’s got to be a four-week snoozefest! After perhaps one or two rejuvenating power naps, you’re likely to throw yourself into home-improvement projects, inviting your interior decorating or gardening muse to drop in. And when you’ve made some positive changes, host a dinner party for your inner circle. This solar-powered month of domesticity puts the focus on family, especially connecting more consciously to relatives and friends who feel like family. And who knows? One impromptu conversation could lead to the launch of a family business or a summer reunion.
On Friday, the winged messenger planet, Mercury, turns retrograde in Taurus and your sensitive fourth house until May 14. Some of your newly launched initiatives might touch a nerve, taking you totally by surprise. It’s even possible that during this vulnerable cycle you might not even recognize yourself: Who’s that person with such raw emotions?! But stay mindful of how your imagination might be running away with itself. You could be easily triggered now, so be slow to go on the offensive, even if you think you’re under personal attack. With Mercury off-course, your assessments may not be their most accurate or reliable. Better to remove yourself from the fray and focus on things you can control, like those home projects—and self-care! Now, if the source of stress is coming from within your abode—say, a partner, roommate or relative—it’s even more imperative that you find some private space to do your thinking, meditating and visioning. And be aware that you could hit some snags with home projects. But trust that any delays, as frustrating as they are, will ultimately lead to a more auspicious outcome.
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