April 2008 Forecast

April 2008 comes in with a dreamy vibe, but soon bursts into flame from multiple fire signs. These steamy influences heat up romance, intimacy and communications. Adding to the fire is the New Moon in Aries on April 5, which brings in new energy for starting projects. Then the Full Moon in Scorpio on April 20 intensifies trysts between the sheets.

Relationships on fire
Venus in imaginative, sensitive Pisces from April 1-4 makes romance bloom for Water signs (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces) and Earth signs (Taurus, Virgo Capricorn). This idealistic influence favors anything to do with fantasy, films, art and role-playing in the boudoir. It’s also a good time to discuss your relationship ideals. Meditating on the qualities you want in a partner will help manifest someone extra-special in your life. Or meditate on the one you’re with to manifest good qualities in your relationship.

Passion gets kicked up a notch when Venus transits through Aries from April 5-29, igniting Fire signs (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius) and Air signs (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius). Passionate trysts can have a dose of conflict to keep things interesting. Love is all about finding a balance between being a twosome and expressing your individuality. Aries says, It’s time to express yourself!

Communication turns lively
In the communications arena, talkative Mercury joins Venus’s transit through Aries (April 2-16), which intensifies dynamic talk, self-promotion and combativeness, especially for Fire and Air signs. Then Mercury transits through earthy, artistic Taurus (April 17-May 1), which favors discussions about art, finances and global warming. Communications will especially benefit Earth and Water signs.  The last day of April finds Venus transiting into sensual Taurus, revving up romance for Earth and Water signs. It’s a great time for all earthly delights, such as enjoying nature, dining on scrumptious food and getting physical with your sweetie! Mars continues its transit through emotional Cancer, energizing (and sometimes aggravating) family discussions and other emotional interactions for just about everyone.

Retrograde Pluto
In the long-term, Pluto, the planet of transformation, turns retrograde on April 2 for five months. This influence encourages introspection at a deep level so you can eliminate blocks to fulfillment.

Planetary alerts: The month’s most powerful influences

April 2-4: Pluto square Venus challenges lovers to transform the way they interact with each other. Jealousy, control issues and manipulation can arise and derail romance. Cardinal signs Aires, Libra, Cancer and Capricorn will be especially affected.

April 17-19: An Earth grand-trine involving Mercury, Saturn and Pluto favors relationship talks and business communications, especially for Earth and Water signs.

April 19-21: A second Earth grand-trine, this one involving the Sun, Saturn and Pluto, favors getting practical about your creative projects and taking steps to realizing your goals. Earth and Water signs will especially benefit.

April 22: Mars trine Uranus electrifies passion and heightens psychic energy, especially for Water and Earth signs. Spontaneity in relationships, changes in the home and spiritual activities are favored.

April 22-24: A prickly Cardinal T-cross involving Venus, Mars and Pluto rattles relationships by intensifying argumentativeness, aggression and jealousy. The best way to handle such a challenging influence is to stay centered and resist being pulled into conflicts. Cardinal signs Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn will be challenged the most.

April 23-24: Mars in Cancer opposing Jupiter in Capricorn will energize home and business activities, especially Cardinal signs Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn. Just don’t go overboard by overspending or promising more than you can deliver.

April 28: Mercury trine Jupiter adds a dose of optimism to communications. It’s a fine time for personal and professional discussions, especially for Earth and Water signs.

April 29: Mercury square Neptune can throw communications into a fog, so seek clarity. However, it’s a great time for meditation and delving into your psyche and imagination.