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The Spring Season Brings New Inspiration and Calls For Action
NEW BEGINNINGS ARE OFTEN
filled with great anticipation and high hopes, a sense of excitement
is in the air, along with a little concern about entering the unknown.
So it is with the Spring Season, a new sense of what may be possible
dawns in our hearts. In the Northern Hemisphere, we entered this new
time with the sun in Aries at the Spring Equinox on March 20. Fueled
by the possibility of what we can now create, we move to fulfill our
goals. On March 26, we had a new moon in Aries that has propelled us
into action, but, in order to have a positive outcome, it is important
for us to be clear in our values and goals.
Finding Clarity Before Creating Brings Success
One
of the most, if not the most important things we can learn
in life is how to tap in to the well spring of our own wisdom and higher
guidance. At the recent new moon in Aries, the seed was planted for
an entirely new creation, one that completes the past, and rises like
the proverbial phoenix from its own ashes to create anew. The question
of the moment is, What do you wish to create? If we are clear in our
intentions, aligned with our values, and we tap into universal wisdom,
we succeed at having exactly the experiences that help us to fulfill
the purpose of our life time.
A Review Of Our Values Awakens New Possibilities
In
the first week of April, we have revolutionary experiences that may
begin with some frustration in fulfilling current objectives, but end
with a transformation of our values. Since March 7, Venus, the planet
of love, beauty, and material bounty, has been in retrograde (apparent
backwards) motion, bringing us face to face with a necessary challenge.
We learn, in terms of our values, and in terms of our love relationships
and our beliefs about money, what in our lives needs healing and transformation.
A full moon on April 9 reveals the possibility for healing of old wounds,
along with an expansion of consciousness and awakening to higher states
of divinely inspired creativity.
Successful Creating Is Aligned With Love and Values
We
each have much more power to influence the outcome of events in our
lives than we realize. But we often forget an important component, that
to create our reality successfully, we must be aligned with our Higher
Self wisdom. Otherwise, as we are so painfully realizing with the near-collapse
of the banking industry, we may be able to ram through some of our objectives,
but they will either become unfulfilling, or fail in the end. As Venus
continues its six-week period of retrograde motion through April 17,
we have the opportunity to learn the right use of will when it is aligned
with love and higher values.
Sun In Taurus Moves New Creations Into Being
The
sun completes its transit through Aries, and, having successfully inaugurated
the Spring Season, gives way to the earthy, practical sign of Taurus
on April 19. Where Aries brings the inspiration to create, Taurus now
prepares the soil to nurture our creations into being. From now until
the end of the month, the sun in Taurus connects powerfully with Pluto,
the planet of transformation, to support us in bringing to fruition
our new plans. In case we have the temptation to give way to Taurus's
inherent love of ease, that famous pair, Venus and Mars, join together
in Aries, striking a powerful note with the sun and Pluto to challenge
us to move our new creations into being. We have a new moon in Taurus
on April 24 that ignites our passion for transforming our values and
well-being, bringing us the power and intuitive insight to create anew.
B E S T D A Y S
All Times
Stated are PST
The
very best days to start new projects or relationships, acquire
new clients, launch a creative project, apply for a new job, list your
house for sale, and generally start anything new:
For
most of April, there are no truly outstanding days for starting anything
that would involve signing a contract, but there are some fairly good
days for advancing existing projects:
- April
11 and April 16 are the best for starting anything new, as long as
it does not involve signing a new contract.
Other
good days for facilitating growth in which you can expect a positive
outcome:
- April
1 and 2
- April
15
- April
29
The
remainder of the month is best spent with existing projects, or reviewing
relationship and monetary concerns, planning and developing new ideas,
and completing existing projects.
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The April 9 full moon in Libra opposes your sun, bringing
relationship issues to the forefront. Whether it involves business
partners or lovers, a re-visioning of your shared values and agreements
is in order. Open communication highlights a common interest in
creating new future goals. A six-week long review of your values,
financial status, and love-life culminates on April 17, clearing
the way for you to either quit, or move forward, with certain
plans and relationships.
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Striking a better balance between
work and play helps you to be refreshed and more alert to important
new career or business opportunities coming around the full moon
on April 9. Since early March you have been more introspective,
as you search for meaning in life, and undergo a transformation
of your values and spiritual or philosophical beliefs. As this
inward searching draws to a close in mid-April, you emerge with
a renewed sense of purpose.
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Fun creative projects appeal to your sense of adventure
around the time of the full moon on April 9. You enjoy broadening
your horizons through travel or study as new worlds of possibilities
open to you. In early April, a review of your long term goals
and big-picture vision for your future brings you to a choice
point about shared financial responsibilities. Once important
financial decisions are made, you feel free to move forward by
mid-April with future plans.
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The full moon on April 9 sheds light on your home and
family life, revealing the adjustments that must be made to accommodate
new career decisions. Partners are generally in support, but require
some re-negotiation of previous agreements before shared resources
will be committed. You have hopefully arrived at a clear choice
point as a six-week long review of finances, values and relationship
dynamics culminates on April 17, leaving you free to make needed
changes and focus on the future.
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Communication with friends and partners couldn't
be better around the full moon on April 9 as you find common ground
in shared values and experiences. Despite some financial restriction,
you discover ways to enjoy the simple pleasures of good company
with loved ones. A six-week long review of your philosophical
and spiritual beliefs leads to new life-style choices mid-month;
you may find yourself changing your habitual routines and embarking
on a new health and wellness program.
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While the great "taskmaster",
Saturn continues to bring
challenges to your view of yourself and position in the world,
and partners can be disagreeable this month, there is light at
the end of the tunnel. The full moon on April 9 brings vision
and inspiration for growth. During the second week of April, you
are particularly persuasive and resourceful at finding new sources
to help with your plans. By April 17, a six-week long review of
shared finances is complete, and you have made important decisions
that allow you to move forward with greater confidence.
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The April 9 full moon in your sign sheds light on long
standing relationship issues that can now be resolved. Focusing
more on yourself and fulfilling your own life puts your personal
relationships into perspective. Children or creative projects
bring added delight and hope for the future, giving you a very
fulfilling outlet for expression. A review of your love life and
finances that began in early March culminates April 17, and you
arrive at an important decision that will shape the course of
your life.
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A cherished, year-long creative project nears
completion but not without some challenging tension in early
April. This will be a busy month, full of new contacts, relationships
and lots of communications. The April 9 full moon sheds light
on your need for balance among great spurts of activity, to
find rest and meditation, as well as healthy physical activity.
On April 17, the six-week long review of your work routines
and daily habits comes to a close, and you move forward with
a renewed commitment to greater health.
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A full moon in Libra on April 9 brings heightened social
activity and highlights your future plans and goals. Communication
flows beautifully and you are in a good position to advance
your financial and health-related goals. Since early March,
you have been in a review period regarding a romance or creative
project and you now have a breakthrough in understanding. By
April 17, you are clear about what is no longer needed, what
needs to change, and what to advance in either your love life,
with children, or with a creative project.
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Since early March, you
have been undergoing a revision in your home and family life,
as well as taking a good look at the foundation upon which you
have built your life. Early April brings a realization about the
changes that are important for you to make now. The full moon
in Libra on April 9 highlights new career or business plans designed
to bring more prosperity, as well as create opportunities for
others. By the third week of April, your new direction is clear
and you are in motion.
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A grouping of planets in your sign gets highlighted at
the full moon on April 9, shining attention on your life, and
inspiring you to look more deeply at your beliefs. You may decide
on a new course of study, or to travel in order to widen your
horizons. Since March 7, Venus compels you to clear up any miscommunications
with friends, relatives or loved ones, and to know where you stand
financially as well. After April 17, you feel clear to venture
into new experiences.
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This month's full moon in Libra on April 9 sheds
light on some financial issues that have been activated since
early last month and must be addressed by mid-April. A review
and transformation of your value system is in order. Additionally,
seeking the counsel of your inner soul's wisdom will help
bring solutions to light. Although challenges appear on the surface
of your life, you remember that they serve your growth, and you
stay connected to your inner joy.
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© Carola Eastwood, 2009 |
Carola
Eastwood is
a professional astrological consultant, counselor, and teacher with
over 22 years experience providing insight and guidance for clients
throughout the world. Carola has appeared on national TV, hosted radio
shows, spoken at national conventions, and presented classes and workshops
to numerous audiences.