I hope this letter finds you well and that Mercury Rx has been kind. This Mercury Rx is square my Sun and Mars which has manifested as literal traffic jams and delays. This week, Mercury is still retrograde in Aries so do not expect forward movement on your Aries house affairs or if Mercury is challenging personal planets via aspect, you can also hold off on pursuing matters governed by those houses.
**All times are PACIFIC TIME
**Note on VOID OF COURSE Moon (VOC) periods**
The VOC period begins when the Moon makes the last major aspect to another planet while in the Zodiac sign it is currently in and ends when the transit Moon enters the next sign.
Void moons are good for quiet solo work. Focus on planning, organizing and tying up loose ends. Don’t launch anything. If you want eyeballs on your work you will avoid sharing during a Void Moon. Don’t sign contracts, don’t hold meetings and don’t make big purchases. If you want to be remembered you will also schedule auditions, interviews and dates for times when the Moon is not void-of-course.
TIP: Mark these VOC periods down in your daily planner and/or highlight these hours in your digital calendar.
15 April
Mercury Rx conjunct Chiron at 19º 48’ Aries
VOC 4:22pm- 7:23pm
Moon enters Leo at 7:23pm
Mercury at the degree of Monday’s Solar Eclipse will go some way in describing or defining forthcoming changes over the next 6 months for the collective. As I said in a previous post, I don’t believe eclipses have much influence on individuals unless you, the individual, has a planet or point at 19º Aries or a planet that is activated by aspect to that eclipse degree.
On a personal level, you may wrestle with self-doubt and thinking you are not “good enough” to do whatever it is you have to do today. With the Moon in the last degrees of Cancer it may be that your sense of insufficiency is connected to mother - specifically, an overcritical or neglectful mother. Since Mercury (thoughts) and Chiron (wounds/learning) are in Aries, a lack of praise for your achievements may also be the reason you are either procrastinating or not bothering to pursue something. Don’t let your past decide your future. With four planets in Aries it is easy to wallow in feelings of victimhood.
16 April
Moon in Leo
Express what is in your heart. Be generous with your actions and words.
17 April
Venus conjunct NN at 15º Aries
Be bold in showcasing your talents.
The North Node points to your future and Venus here can manifest either as a new lover that will be part of your future or a project that is rooted in passion.
Reflect on this quote today:
“There’s the guilt that comes with living not in congruence with your own values and there’s the guilt that comes from anticipating someone else’s disappointment.” - Kobe Campbell, Trauma therapist
Are you living your own values or anticipating someone else’s response?
18 April
VOC 5:02am - 7:10am
Moon enters Virgo 7:10am
Good day for tasks that require meticulous attention to detail. Mercury Rx will help with editing and revision.
19 April
Mercury Rx conjunct Venus
There’s an emphasis here on doing and saying the right thing. It could be that you have to make that apology or send a carefully worded reminder. Or, you finally get a response and the news is good.
Sun enters Taurus
Your attention turns to practical matters. You make space for your own values to take root where you feel appreciated and safe. Look at your Taurus house for the life areas that will “light up” for your now. For example, if Taurus is your 10H (10th House) your focus will be on your career and reputation.
Mars in Pisces Sextile Jupiter in Taurus
Mars provides Jupiter with the creative energy to expand on your Taurus house themes. For example if Taurus is your 5H, now is a good time to start a creative project (this includes trying to conceive a child).
20 April
VOC 5:19pm - 8:08pm
Moon enters Libra 8:08pm
Focus on attaining balance and harmony in your thoughts and actions (in that order) and bring harmony to your environment. Beautify your home with fresh flowers and art.
Mars sextile Uranus
A creative day. Share your unique perspective.
21 April
Jupiter conjunct Uranus
Please read my post on this exciting conjunction.
Here is an excerpt:
Uranus is alternate options but for the collective. Uranus is a visionary. Uranus wants the masses to break away from rules and structures that have slowed our evolutionary progress or resulted in stagnancy.
Venus conjunct Chiron
A healing salve. Practice tenderness by tuning into your needs and not your “have tos”.
Sun square Pluto
You may run into trouble if you are trying to make changes in your immediate environment. This is about taking up space or making space for yourself and being somehow challenged or opposed. Best not to try to influence others or change minds today.
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