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Down To Earth AstrologyAries (March 20—April 19)With the advent of spring and the sun’s recent arrival inyour solar first house, your energy level and spirits areelevated, increasing your initiative and resolve to pursueyour ambitions. Some fancy financial footwork may be necessary tobalance income with outflow, but you’re equal to the task. After Mercuryjoins the sun in your sign on April 10th, reach out and connect withfriends or creative collaborators who could be helpful to you in yourquest. April’s Aries new moon (17th) lends support to your efforts at selfimprovement,by connecting you with influential people in the weeksahead. Money matters are in focus again in early May, when your chiefchallenge may consist of creating a stable financial base upon which tobuild for the future. To this end, May’s Taurus new moon (16th) in yoursolar second house offers potential for opening up new revenue streams,so remain alert to opportunities to demonstrate your capabilities. It alsoheralds the arrival of Mars, your sign’s ruler, in your solar first house forthe first time in two years, boosting your confidence and will to succeedthroughout the remainder of spring.Taurus (April 19—May 20)You’re serious about taking care of business in earlyApril, when domestic responsibilities and professionalpursuits win out for your time and attention over having fun withfriends. Though you’ll likely find a way to accommodate everythingon your agenda, rather than miss out on any opportunities to socialize.It will be important, therefore, to set aside some quiet time in whichto unwind, regroup, and to take stock of your recent efforts. April’sAries new moon (17th) is conjunct your solar ascendant, bringingdreams and visions of new possibilities in the weeks ahead. The sunenters Taurus early on April 20th, increasing your vitality and selfconfidence,along with a determination to acquire greater wealth, andimprove your social standing amongst your peers. With Mercury inTaurus from the 27th, you’ll have little trouble asking for what youwant. Just be sure to exercise some tact and diplomacy, especiallyaround the Scorpio full moon on May 2nd. The Taurus new moon onMay 16th supports personal new beginnings, and efforts to advanceyour professional aspirations. Formulate a sound financial plan nowto help get you where you need to go.Gemini (May 20—June 21)You’re flying high and ready for some exciting newdevelopments in your chosen career field in early April,as your ruling planet, Mercury, unites with radical Uranus in yoursolar tenth house of worldly success and attainment. As Uranus is alsoconjunct the lunar north node at this time, you may feel like destiny iscalling for you to move in a new direction. This inspiration may alsobe a result of some recent new social connections you’ve made, or areabout to make. These early weeks of spring may find you networkingwith groups or individuals that share your views or objectives, a trendfavored and supported by April’s dynamic Aries new moon (17th) inyour solar eleventh house of goals and future plans. Retreat into thebackground for a while in early May, to contemplate your recentefforts and experiences, and to visualize more clearly your hopes anddreams for the months to come. When the sun crosses your solarascendant into Gemini early on May 21st, boosting your energy levels,drive and initiative, you’ll be fired up with enthusiasm to take thenext step on the path towards a new phase of personal growth anddevelopment.Cancer (June 21—July22)You feel inspired to break free of the confines of the pastand chart a new course towards a future more in keepingwith what you feel to be your soul path. Your professionalprospects appear bright throughout this forecast period, while the sun,followed by Mercury and Mars, transits your solar tenth house ofworldly success. With a fire sign grand trine—involving the sun,Jupiter and Saturn—to support your creative efforts, there may be noholding you back, now. Even April’s Aries new moon (17th) encouragesyou to seek out new employment possibilities, and vocationalactivities more in keeping with your heart’s desires. There is muchhealing occurring in the most intimate areas of your life, the results ofwhich could have a significant impact on your finances, while bringinga sense of liberation and personal renewal. Loving Venus crossesyour solar ascendant on May 8th, increasing your personal magnetismand sense of self-worth. New friends and connections can be madefollowing May’s Taurus new moon (16th), while the true value of oldand trusted friends can be seen in a new light.Leo (July 22—August 22)Your innate creative drive and industriousness ispowerfully fuelled in early April by a fire sign grandtrine—involving the sun, Jupiter and Saturn—inspiring you toundertake bold new ventures that could have a significant impacton your stock in trade in the months to come. April’s new moonin Aries (17th) lends support to your initiatives, and you’reprepared to go the extra mile to ensure your efforts succeed.Financial backing for your ventures appears to be there for theasking, while your sense of timing is right on the money!However, engage your wisdom gene when dealing with friendsand partners, lest your enthusiasm and assertiveness be construedas insensitivity, thereby alienating potential assets. During Mayyou’re flying high, as the sun transits your solar tenth house ofworldly accomplishments. Temper your enthusiasm with bothpracticality and sagacity; Rome wasn’t built in a day. With steady,measured progress you will eventually arrive at yourpredetermined destination. Patience, as well as perseverance, arewhat’s needed for now.Virgo (August 22—September 22)Listen carefully to information that comes your wayin April, for the sound of opportunity knocking. Thetiming appears right for a significant breakthrough where apersonal project close to your heart is concerned. A grand trine infire signs—involving the sun, Jupiter and Saturn—presages newbeginnings on the horizon in the weeks ahead, as the end of oneparticular phase of your life brings the possibility of a timelytransition into another. April’s Aries new moon (17th) in yoursolar eighth house indeed signals a period of transformation.Profound changes may occur on the emotional level, internally,while a concomitant metamorphosis of your professionalpotential in the world at large may also be at hand. Friends can beinstrumental in this process of change, though the decisions youmake are yours alone. Be attentive to the needs of partners andsignificant others and they’ll be there when you need them. Seekclarity of purpose in all you undertake now.Libra (September 22—October 23)Loving Venus, your sign’s ruling planet—andcurrently the evening star—continues to light up yoursolar eighth house of intimacy and joint funds, quite at home in theearthy, sensual territory of Taurus till April 11th. Her shift intoGemini that evening increases your charm and wit for the nextmonth, a time when you may be more inclined to venture further20 EARTH STAR APRIL / MAY 2007