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April’s new moon arrives on the 17th in28°Aries. Last month’s vernal equinoxtheme of initiation and new beginnings continues.Consider launching new personalprojects, once Saturn stations direct.Saturn, planet of discipline and karma, stationsDirect on the 19th. What have youlearned about your ability to express yourcreativity in the workplace during Saturn’s 4-1/2 months in review mode? How have youresponded to the professional opportunitiesor challenges that have come your way? Asthe ringed planet gradually gathers forwardmomentum, tangible progress towards covetedcareer goals may become perceptible.The sun enters earthy Taurus on April 20th,placing personal values and materialresources in the spotlight for the next month.Are the resources already at your disposalbeing fully utilized, or appreciated?Whenever possible, get out into nature andreconnect with Mother Earth—ground yourself,it’ll make you feel good!When Mercury joins the sun in sensibleTaurus on the 27th, practical, down-to-earththinking will prevail. Thoughts turn towardsways and means of generating income, andissues relating to one's personal values. Letyour instincts guide you in financial matters.Mars is especially active at month’s endwhen it conjuncts Uranus (28th) and themoon's fateful north node, then square'sJupiter (30th). Expect the unexpected, asshocking revelations or events are possiblearound this period. Seize the initiative inbusiness or career matters, though avoid actingrashly or rushing into new ventures withoutfully assessing all the ramifications.Beware of biting off more than you can chew,or taking too much for granted. Exercise bothcaution and moderation in all activities now.There are two full moons in May—The firstis in Scorpio, early on the 2nd. This lunationforms a fixed sign grand cross/grand squarepattern with the Saturn-Neptune opposition(Leo-Aquarius), energizing in people astrong sense of purpose, which may best bechanneled into constructive outlets. It canalso produce an unrelenting drive to acquireone's material desires. Although one’s intentionsmay be pure and honorable, the temptationto “sell out” for the sake of money orphysical comforts is very strong. The trick toworking with this combination of energies isto make the best use of the assets one alreadyhas, in an unselfish way, to not only furtherone’s own aims, but to help others, too.Passions and desires intensify now so don'tallow a minor personal sleight, rebuff, or achallenge to your authority, to upset yourequilibrium...chill out! Meditate on love.Mercury’s superior conjunction with the sunoccurs late on the 2nd in 13° Taurus. The cosmicmessage here is to get in touch with yourthoughts and feelings about things that aremost important to you, personally. Be alert tofleeting opportunities to get your ideas noticed.Reevaluate a current fiscal arrangement and ifnecessary, renegotiate terms. Consider yourmotivations and intentions.The second in a series of three trines betweenJupiter and Saturn (that began on March 16th)culminates early on the 6th. With Jupiter nowin retrograde, review long-range goals orobjectives, seek clarity of purpose or intent. Ifnecessary, restructure business affairs to optimizeyour assets. Schedule a job interviewnow. The third and final trine in this sequenceculminates on January 21st, 2008.Nurture key relationships during Venus’ transitof tropical Cancer from May 8th till June5th, a period in which the mothering urgeabounds. Brighten up or beautify yourdomestic environment, so that you feel nurturedwithin it.An energy-sapping square between the sunand Saturn becomes precise on the 9th. Thenatural vitality conferred by the sun isrestricted by Saturn, and can create pettyfrustrations or obstacles to progress.Therefore a need may exist to exercisegreater self-discipline in order to accomplishtasks. Indeed, responsibilities may seem particularlytiresome now, so meditate on somethingcheerful to lift your spirits.Jupiter is involved in yet another powerfulplanetary alignment during May, when itsquares Uranus on the 10th, for the second ofthree such alignments this year. Be on yourguard against impractical idealism, impulsivenessor a tendency to go overboard. Theurge to travel or to escape the routine maystrike without warning. Act with prudenceand avoid unwise speculation. Be sure youcan follow through on promises made now.A Momentous square between Mars andPluto becomes precise on May 13th.Dynamic tension in the ethers is greatlyheightened as these agents of change squareoff. A “hair-trigger” or “short fuse” tendencyexists under this volatile aspect. Ambition isaroused, and power struggles or intimidationmay prevail around this period. With positiveuse, however, the intense energies of thistransit may, in some creative way, enable youto completely transform your world.Down To Earth AstrologyBegin new projects when Mars enters Arieson the 15th till June 24th. The red planet in itsfiery home sign engenders forceful selfexpression,heightened competitiveness, anda driving urge to accomplish something—anything! Be enterprising and keep physicallyactive now.The New moon in Taurus on May 16th asksus to redefine our comfort zone, that is, howmuch or how little money or “stuff” do weactually need to feel comfortable? Considerwhat you value most. What is the prime motivatingfactor in your life at present? Saturn’ssquare to the lunation suggests that fear mightbe one possibility, although the prospect offinancial gain and domestic security can helpto allay such insecurities. Be honest aboutyour needs now. Sometimes, what we thinkwe want isn’t necessarily what we need.Remember, the truth can be liberating.The sun enters dualistic Gemini on the 21st,the realm of the mind, and mental activityincreases. The thirst for knowledge and“fresh” input must somehow be assuaged.Begin a study program now, or try becomingmore aware of your everyday environment,and how you interact with it.When mysterious Neptune, lord of theoceans, stations retrograde on the 24th, at22°2'Aquarius, unresolved issues, neglectedfeelings, and emotional undercurrents—subconsciousrumblings—from the past maysurface from time to time over the next fivemonths, to be reviewed and reevaluated forgreater self-understanding.As if in tune with Neptune’s cycle, Mercuryenters watery Cancer on the 28th for a protractedstay, due to its upcoming second retrogradephase of the year next month.Deeply embedded emotional patterns maysurface—the kind that can trigger those“knee-jerk” reactions—so be ready to identifythem if they occur. Thoughts now turn todomestic issues or property matters, affectingone's sense of security.May’s second full moon—a blue moon—culminates conjunct Jupiter in expansiveSagittarius late on the 31st, when it would bewise to make sure that your intentions arefully understood, especially by you! Be sensitiveto the needs of others now, but aboveall, be sincere.Following is a general overview of how theplanetary trends for April/May 2007 applyto each sun sign. If you know your rising sign(Ascendant), read that, too, for additionalinsights.APRIL / MAY 2007 EARTH STAR 19