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Hello everyone,

This week is dominated by a stellium of seven planets residing in the sign of dynamic and leadership-oriented Aries. This grouping alone, depending on its placement in your astrological chart, can have a profound and change-worthy impact on your life!

The lead-up to the most powerful astrological aspect incorporates several elements that can make this week remarkable in its strategic take action attributes.

A short review proves this point.

• On Wednesday, April 15th, Mercury enters Aries.
  
• Thursday, April 16th, ushers in a powerful union of Pluto in Aquarius and Mars in Aries, placing the focus on taking action to help people grow and prosper.
  
• Friday, April 17th, places the Sun in Aries linked to the New Moon in Aries; this is marked by intense feelings that overflow with passion!
  
• Sunday, April 19th, Mars in Aries conjuncts Saturn in Aries. Practical matters and planning strategies take precedence and superlative aid in moving forward in whatever area these seven planets in Aries currently reside.
  
• The powerful blast of the Sun, at an angle of 29 degrees, is a most potent aspect and will influence the kind of change that brings amazing power and influence.
  
• Lastly, on Tuesday, April 21st, the Sun enters earthy Taurus, and brings a mellowing out of the current over-the-top energies.

This week will push us forward. This is a great time to test your emotional stamina, and a perfect time to use up extra energy through physical movement and projects that are fun and stimulating.

Until next week.
Take Care and Be Well!
Gwyneth

Hello everyone,

Today, I would like to share a short note that digs a little deeper into three major Astrological Transits taking place on April 1^st, 8^th, and 9^th.

The upcoming few weeks are preceded by some remarkable astrological events that are impacting everyone personally and privately, and will influence global events.  

April 1^st ushered in a Full Moon in Libra squared by Jupiter in Cancer, both at 12 degrees. A full Moon is a culmination of a cycle, often related to various projects, a person, and so on. This can be wonderful except that the square to Jupiter creates an obvious, and sometimes very uncomfortable tug of war. In short, everyone wants their own way, and all bets are off on a friendly truce or accord!

Then, on Wednesday the 8^th, Mars in Pisces sextiled Uranus in Taurus, a very subtle, somewhat clandestine influence that can calm choppy waters. Expect a bit of practical management(Taurus), back-room negotiations (Pisces) that utilize inventive ideas to find workable solutions to difficult conditions.

Lastly, on Thursday the 9^th, Mars entered the sign of Aries, making a grand entrance as it aligns with all its fellow planets currently in Aries. Mars’ position in this parade of planets is here to remind us that more fiery, dramatic activities, personal and public, will continue to take center stage throughout April.

These transits are the prelude to a host of major occurrences that set the tone for the rest of April. In addition, I want to encourage everyone to find comfort in the trivial everyday activities you enjoy, to help those around you who are less fortunate, and to try to tread lightly and take it easy on yourselves.

Take care and be well.

Gwyneth

Hello Everybody!

There is a wild wind blowing the next few weeks as six planets line up in the dynamic, somewhat acerbic, and determined sign of Aries. This collective spread brings changes across the globe and will impact all major societal structures. In some cases, decisions made over the next few weeks will fly in the face of convention, leaving the brightest of us scratching our heads.

Let us take a quick tour of the current astro-landscape to find clarity regarding this unfolding set of circumstances. On Wednesday the 1st, a Full Moon at 12 degrees of Libra helps with tying up the loose ends on all types of situations – some relational and others project-oriented. Simultaneously, the full Moon squares off to Jupiter in Cancer, highlighting a frustrating situation that may involve family-home concerns versus affairs of the state. The Important issue during this Full Moon cycle is that the energy of Libra will be working in opposition all this week and next against the various Aries aspects.  In short, even though not every opposition will be to a tight degree, there will still be resonance that gives off a sense of warring- argumentative vibrations in many different arenas.

On Thursday, the 9th, Mars, a highly excitable energy, or better known as the “Just Do It” planet, moves into the sign of Aries. During this period, we could hear of new athletic projects, military conquests, or dramatic interplay between political rivals.

Luckily, a softer, mostly receptive interlude occurs on Sunday, the 12th, when Venus in Taurus sextiles Jupiter in Cancer. This short break will place the focus on creative, loving interaction between people, highlighting homey issues related to family and the community at large.

After a short nurturing period, and on Monday the 13th, we will be rudely thrust back into wild and crazy Arian energy when Mars in Aries conjuncts Neptune in Aries. The basic gist of this aspect is that we are all permitted to take swift action on feelings and intuitive notions that are percolating to the surface.

On Wednesday the 15^th, Mercury also moves into Aries, making for loud, demanding conversations that move away from gentle fireside chats into the realm of fiery communications that can scare the neighbors’ pets, or said another way, it’s “my way or the highway” for all those concerned.

This is a week when everyone feels pushed to the max in whatever situation life throws at them. The Aries transits will impact finances, relationships, romance, and physical motivation. All the Fire signs, Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius, will be heavily impacted by these aspects, and in some cases, they will be given renewed vigor and inspiration.

Libra natives will experience nervous tension due to the opposition between themselves and Aries. All other signs will experience the tensions to a lesser or greater degree, and will feel the overwhelmingly emotional influence from this unprecedented glut of planets in fiery-aggressive Aries.

Lastly, the current climate could be confusing and nerve-racking, to say the least. Our best options are to find solace and support from people who share our values and aspirations, and to take time for rest. On that note, I will conclude in the same way as last time.

Peace is something we must foster and can only come from within!

Be well!

Gwyneth

Changes of any sort can make people nervous. For some people, changing laundry detergent sends shivers up their spine, but the changes we experience this week will impose a new set of attitudes that are worthy of real scrutiny and consideration.

Let’s get real, this upcoming period can cause gasps of frustration, but I believe the nature of what is really occurring around you, whether personal or global, will lead to some much-needed clarity.

A quick overall summation explains the upcoming pivotal markers that can aid our understanding of current conditions.

On Wednesday, March 18th, we experienced a new Moon in emotional Pisces. This New Moon emphasizes a new chapter and points toward sharing and giving to those less fortunate. 

On Friday, March 20th, Mercury goes direct ( thank goodness) and stalled projects can start to crank forward.

On Saturday, March 21st, energetic Mars in Pisces trines Jupiter in Cancer, and places the emphasis on food, families, as well as home and hearth.

A major combined (kapow) transit occurs on Wednesday, the 25th, when the Sun conjuncts Saturn in the sign of Aries. This transit is called a (Saturn Cazimi) because these two planets link arms in very close degree which has not been seen since 1996!

Simultaneously, the Sun in Aries merrily sextiles Pluto in Aquarius. Think love, brotherhood, and peace in our time with an assertive one-two-punch. This brings to mind the theme song from the Broadway Musical HAIR- loud, emotionally aggressive, with a great rhythmic score. Yahoo! 

These two aforementioned transits butt heads where we see traditional boundary-filled values clash with social justice themes of diversity and equality, a wild ride for sure.

Lastly, I add the transit of Friday, March 27th, as an important and somewhat truce-filled influence when practical Saturn in Aries sextiles Pluto in Aquarius. The sextile energy in this case is less stressful and more forgiving. Therefore, we may see a detente between structure-laden Saturn and blow it out of the water Pluto in (think-outside-the-box) Aquarius.

In summary, we can expect a week of sudden angry outbursts followed by a few days of hat-in-hand reconciliation-type pronouncements.

In closing, this is a week of provocative proclamations that can create over-the-top reactions. Therefore, I suggest spending time with loved ones, visiting your local library, and stocking up on your favorite snacks and foods.

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Until next time!

This period is a response to the powerful energies delivered to us during mid -February. Let us not quibble over what we think the most dynamic transits might have been; it all adds up to weird times and explosive outcomes that left some people looking for the “next shoe to drop”! 

Fortunately, the upcoming transits provide an interesting array of conditions; an interlude where ideas, strategies, and the trivial details of everyday life allow a sense of returning to normalcy. Believe it or not, the Mercury retrograde in Pisces allows everyone an opportunity to rethink former plans and regroup. Until the end of March, there is a hiatus in many sectors, from pushing forward on earth-shaking new plans.

Lastly, Pisces and Aries play significant roles energetically because they occupy most of the planetary line-up. Oddly, these two signs make strange bedfellows with a Water and Fire sign combo- think boiling water making a lot of steam!

On Sunday, March 8th, Venus conjuncts Saturn in the hot sign of Aries. In this case, Saturn supports Venus’s dreams of taking charge and ensures that anything Venus wants, Venus gets, for better or worse.

A contretemps occurs on Sunday, March 15th, when Mercury conjuncts Mars in dreamy, visionary Pisces. This could be a case of being careful what you wish for. We can be certain, like Saturn, Mars is ready to provide the momentum for Mercury to communicate blockbuster plans.

In these scenarios, it doesn’t take much thought to see that everything is riding on the acquisition of power through persuasion and muscle. This period, tempered by a Piscean Mercury retrograde, will be followed by a spectacle not experienced in most of our lifetimes. This will be punctuated by high drama and intrigue that could put Shakespeare to shame. I am hoping that some of the noise is basic chest pounding and posturing.

Nonetheless, I encourage everyone to find centering activities that support overall balance and to hold on to the idea that this too shall pass. I can guarantee that much of what we will witness may have serious implications, but try to take notice of the comedy being enacted in certain corners of the universe. Slowing down to take careful notice will provide personal insight and the emotional tools needed to understand the play that is unfolding daily.

This forecast is a short review of some very powerful and relatively unusual transits occurring between Feb 18 and the 28th.

These are quirky, even emotionally confusing transits for everyone. In particular, the Neptune/Saturn conjunction, which is a real mind bender because it links Neptunian Visionary qualities with the pragmatic energies of Saturn.

I must add that many of my astrologer friends have tried to give many symbolic interpretations of this unusual transit. I simply use a paintbrush and spoon to help clarify the situation and lighten the mood.

This is an interesting period of time for personal growth and powerful, unprecedented development. Therefore, I wish everyone great luck finding meaning and urge one and all to stay grounded and single-minded in their everyday activities.

Most of all, find joy, help others, and stay engaged.