Week Ahead Transits 7 - 13 April
Week ahead transits 7 - 13 April
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Sun = Aries 17° 42’ – Aries 24° 35’
Moon = Leo – Scorpio
Mercury stations direct this week and as it does, it toggles over the North Node, activating new neuropathways for understanding the subconscious mind. Venus makes contact with Saturn the same day as the Full Moon in Libra, which features a solar conjunction with Chiron. But what does it all mean? Well much of these energies are directing the attention towards the future while also understanding what is to be officially done and left behind in the past. Venus has been dancing back and forth with the Lord of Karma, Saturn over her retrograde cycle and many relationships will come to a karmic close, what was owed to someone is no longer and we can move forward without seeking additional retribution. The Full Moon in Libra balances out the scales of justice and we can put our faith in the cosmic order of things to find their rightful and true state of equilibrium no matter how loud we kick and scream for acknowledgment of our woes.
On the 12th at 5:22 pm PDT, the Moon will reach fullness at 12°19’ Libra, the second decan of the Libra/Aries axis which relates to the 3 of Swords and the 3 of Wands. We seek to forgive, let go and move on through the process of carrying the ills of compassion on our shoulders and riding off into a half-developed plan for the future. It may be a bittersweet, or much-welcomed state to find oneself in; the newfound sense of freedom that grants an inkling of timidity towards making the next big leap. The Sun conjuncts with the wounded healer at the time of the full moon, emphasizing the bitter taste of the medicine that sends sweet relief through the body once consumed. What had transpired throughout the last couple of eclipse cycles (starting April 2023 and ending this month) was in fact an intense coming into oneself. The relationships that we started and ended along the way were some of our greatest teachers whom we had previously determined contractual agreements with from past incarnations. Whether we will see them again or not is to be determined, and quite frankly is within one’s own free will to sate any desire for rekindling, but why beat a dead horse, is what the cosmic order would want to know. This full moon allows us to accept any and all relationships as they are and as they have shown up in our lives thus far.
Both Venus and Mercury meet up with the North Node again in their retrograde cycle and continue to insert visions of a new future. Dreams and fantasies of future possibilities make it easy to move beyond what has been lost. With the Sun peaking beyond the second decan, and into the third, the 4 of Wands portends stability on the horizon. If you can see it, visualize it, you can make it happen. Use creative visualization techniques this week to expand on the realm of possibility.
On the 12th at 5:22 pm PDT, the Moon will reach fullness at 12°19’ Libra, the second decan of the Libra/Aries axis which relates to the 3 of Swords and the 3 of Wands. We seek to forgive, let go and move on through the process of carrying the ills of compassion on our shoulders and riding off into a half-developed plan for the future. It may be a bittersweet, or much-welcomed state to find oneself in; the newfound sense of freedom that grants an inkling of timidity towards making the next big leap. The Sun conjuncts with the wounded healer at the time of the full moon, emphasizing the bitter taste of the medicine that sends sweet relief through the body once consumed. What had transpired throughout the last couple of eclipse cycles (starting April 2023 and ending this month) was in fact an intense coming into oneself. The relationships that we started and ended along the way were some of our greatest teachers whom we had previously determined contractual agreements with from past incarnations. Whether we will see them again or not is to be determined, and quite frankly is within one’s own free will to sate any desire for rekindling, but why beat a dead horse, is what the cosmic order would want to know. This full moon allows us to accept any and all relationships as they are and as they have shown up in our lives thus far.
Both Venus and Mercury meet up with the North Node again in their retrograde cycle and continue to insert visions of a new future. Dreams and fantasies of future possibilities make it easy to move beyond what has been lost. With the Sun peaking beyond the second decan, and into the third, the 4 of Wands portends stability on the horizon. If you can see it, visualize it, you can make it happen. Use creative visualization techniques this week to expand on the realm of possibility.
Monday 7th
Mercury stations direct! Let’s all rejoice and hit the ground running towards the more clear and concise pastures that we deserve after navigating the confusing waters of Mercury in Pisces rx. The energy today feels open, optimistic and secure. Venus meets with Saturn and Uranus, allowing for serendipitous events to unfold, which seem fortuitous in open hearted self-expression. With the Moon still in vibrant and creative Leo, we feel compelled to call forth that part of us that had laid dormant with no representation. Healing the soul with unabashed and overt sharing leads to finding the crew who is meant for you.
Moon sextile Jupiter, trine Sun, trine Chiron, square Uranus, Venus conjunct Saturn, sextile Uranus, Mercury stations direct.
Tuesday 8th
The Moon enters Virgo today and with Mercury now direct, a stronger sense of organization influences us to follow through with goals and tasks that may have seemed daunting in previous weeks. In the northern hemisphere, we are full on spring cleaning while in the southern hemisphere, a sense of purging and letting go comes into view with regards to household chores. While the Moon is in Virgo, we can feel an inner restlessness to contribute and be of service, find somewhere to put this static energy in a healthy and productive way rather than letting it continue to build up in the nervous system.
Moon > Virgo at 6:39 am PDT.
Wednesday 9th
The Moon in Virgo squares Jupiter in Gemini today and is the only major aspect so the themes around this contact will be felt strongly. The notion that there is something swirling and stinging to get out into the air from the depths of our monkey minds is quite apropos with Jupiter in fall in Gemini. The words are on the tip of the tongue and finding the right way to connect the dots of information can make even Aristotle feel like an imbecile. On the positive end, this connection between the Moon and Jupiter pushes us to seek simple guidance and answers regarding how to be more efficient with our work. The tension of feeling dumb can lead to uncovering some really helpful information.
Moon square Jupiter.
Thursday 10th
We may feel flustered in trying to figure out how to go about accomplishing our tasks today, the Moon in Virgo goes against all of the Pisces and Aries planets which are pulling us towards spontaneous, impulsive and elusive waters while the Moon in Virgo just wants some kind of solid plan! While the Moon meets with the South Node, she may have to wave the white flag and give in to an amorphous day without roots or organization. The Moon enters Libra later on, helping to gain awareness and empathy towards the reckless energies that are strewn about. Mercury connects with the North Node, opening a pathway to communication that is based on future dreaming with no solid plan as of yet. Stay flexible today yet self-assured.
Moon opposite Venus rx, trine Uranus, opposite Saturn, sextile Mars, opposite Mercury, opposite NN, Moon > Libra at 6:11 pm PST, opposite Neptune, Mercury conjunct NN.
Friday 11th
A surge of obsessive and impassioned desire marches through the throes of Mars who trines the North Node and the Moon in her trine to Pluto. Today beckons opportunities for deep connections to emerge through the social ethers while curiosity calls the wandering soul. The Moon in Libra seeks to partner and share while Pluto embraces the darkness and the underworld – the two synchronize in perfect harmonious bliss over a hot cup of tea. Deep engagement with friends and lovers strengthens bonds while Mars makes plans for the future that soothes any directionless soul.
Moon trine Pluto, Mars trine NN.
Saturday 12th
Venus stations direct! She is posited in Pisces and will now move back towards another conjunction with Saturn, solidifying all relationship karma from here on out. If you had taken the time to reflect on the types of relationships you want to call in while she was retrograde, get ready to see those manifestations unfurl. The Full Moon in Libra helps to release old relationship wounds and balances out what we are in need of from others while also maintaining our autonomy. This is a great time to focus on how you can move forward with a healed heart, which will always contain a well of forgiveness and compassion. If you went back to an old fling while Venus was retrograde, the purpose of that relationship and the karmic ties within that connection become apparent and we may be confronted to make a decision about where it is leading. Be sure to make clear what it is you want and what your desires are from a partner.
Moon trine Jupiter, opposite Chiron, Full Moon in Libra, Sun conjunct Chiron, Venus stations direct.
Sunday 13th
And the purge through the Moon’s connection with Scorpio and Pluto comes through to do the heavy lifting of yesterday’s Full Moon in Libra. The Moon squares Mars, essentially saying to put your money where your mouth is and to step up to the plate with concrete actions that generate safety and security. Waffling won’t do much to help an ambivalent situation, the Moon square Mars and Pluto is pushing for a decision to be made. While the Moon is in Scorpio, we can find ourselves in a bit of a pit of despair since she doesn’t necessarily lavish in the fixed water sign, who has a hard time letting go. We may be inclined to see situations through a black and white lens, helping to cut ties and communicate our truth. But beware that the urge for a Scorpio Moon to cleanse all waters and start fresh can replace the tongue with a stinger.
Moon square Mars, Moon > Scorpio at 6:54 am PST, square Pluto.
*Keywords: Voc = Void of Course Moon, NN = North Node, SN = South Node, rx = retrograde
Written by Evelyn Zuel
