April 2007 Forecast

Key Events:  

Full Moon 4/02/2007

New Moon 4/17/2007

Pluto Retrograde 4/1/2007

Jupiter Retrograde 4/06/2007

Saturn Posigrade 4/21/2007

If your relationships have been bogged down lately, the good news is that when Saturn comes out of retrograde on the 21st things should improve somewhat.  More than likely there's been a lot going on in your subconscious relative to what you're looking for in this area since last December.  When Saturn goes direct, these thoughts and conclusions should surface and you'll have a clearer picture of what your expectations are in this area.  With a bit of luck, by July you may even be able to see it implemented in some way.  Bear in mind that both business and personal relationships are affected.

The Full Moon on the 2nd occurs in your Natural 9th House of long-distance travel, higher education and legal matters.  This is also your house of faith and truth, where you formulate your personal philosophy of life.  Full Moons usually signal a conclusion or ending of some sort, so if you've had something going on in one of these areas it may be time for it to either draw to a close or perhaps move to another level.

One caution to bear in mind is to keep an eye on your possessions this month and next as Mars moves through your Natural 2nd House of possessions and pleasures.  I know this is quite a while ahead, but especially look out around the middle of May.  You could encounter problems with things breaking down and possible getting lost or stolen come May when Pluto squares Mars.  It's very possible that this has been occurring for a while, anyway, with Uranus, not only the planet of surprises, unexpected events and change, but your ruling planet as well, camped out in that same neighborhood, but Mars' visit is likely to make it even more likely.  So guard your possessions, keep your car, house and garage locked up, make sure you're diligent about maintenance on anything mechanical, watch your back when you go out and so forth. This is certainly not intended to scare you, but to simply give you a heads-up of what's going on out there that might predispose you to something unpleasant in that area.

The House that Aquarius rules on the Zodiacal level is the 11th, which encompasses groups, clubs  organizations, friends, hopes and wishes.  There is some interesting activity starting there this month in your Natural 11th House as both resident planets, Pluto and Jupiter, go retrograde there on the 1st and 6th, respectively.  This is an area in which most Aquarians thrive.  They like people and parties, have lots of friends and acquaintances, and are always open to something new and exciting.  With this pair going retrograde, you will probably be giving some serious thought to whether or not you're in the right place and with the right people or whether your hopes and wishes are on target.

Pluto retrograde generally causes some significant ponderings on the past.  He is the self-appointed astrological medical examiner who exhumes the past for close examination, allowing us to clean house on old issues we're toting around that we'd do better to shed.  This is sometimes comparable to lancing a boil, which is less than pleasant at the time, yet extracts the poison and allows us to heal and move on in a healthier manner.  Thus, this is your opportunity to figure a few things out and take action, as appropriate.  This will be ongoing for several months, however, so don't expect to see results this month.  However, if you notice a bit of discomfort in this area, that is probably what it's all about.

Jupiter will be working with Pluto in a rather harmonious way.  When he goes retrograde he generally activates some serious retrospections on your ethics, philosophy of life, and personal beliefs.  Again, these will be focused on your group interactions and your hopes and wishes.  If your beliefs and behavior are not quite in synch, this will come out and give you the opportunity to makes the necessary adjustments. This is what personal integrity is all about and if you've been missing the mark slightly, there's no time like the present to correct it.

The next few months could contain a challenge or two, but rest assured that the Universe is doing what it does in helping you achieve personal growth and long-term happiness, that doesn't come without a speed bump here and there.  No more you have it together, the less painful these experiences will be.  Since so many are at the subconscious level, you may not even notice, but if you feel restless, as if something is about to happen, or are uncomfortable in an unexplainable way, then you at least know what's going on.  Experience and growth is what life is all about.