Mercury goes retrogarde Thursday, April 28 2016

Mercury goes retrograde April 28 and goes direct May 22 in the sign of Taurus.
The caution is to be careful signing papers and making agreements, especially regarding everyday money. 
 

Taurus is the patron planet of everyday money and food. This means food contracts or agreements should be double and triple checked for accuracy. However, luxury items may be on sale, but be sure to check for flaws. Mercury is the patron planet of communication, especially between siblings which could be delayed until May 22. This is because Taurus energy is careful, deliberate and slow. This Mercury retrograde cycle needs patience. This retrograde should be relatively benign because of the stable nature of Taurus, but documents related to everyday money may be delayed. The sign most affected would be Taurus, of course. Scorpio may experience delays in financial situations because of careful (too careful?) inspection of them. Leo and Aquarius, could be frustrated because of repeated demands for accounting of figures, something they do not enjoy. Fellow earth signs of Virgo and Capricorn may be asked to double-check documents and they will be able to do this easily, and may benefit from a small windfall. Cancer and Pisces may have opportunities for small money experiences. But... if it involves documents, do your best to sign after Mercury goes direct May 22. Aries and Gemini are somewhat neutral, but the usual care should be taken with the written word and documents. Libra and Sagittarius experience financial things not going as expected and need to adjust; this is minor. If relationships are not going smoothly, it will be most likely because of money. Remember Mars is also retrograde, so plans, projects and travel could be delayed, perhaps because of a mix-up for payment for tickets. To enjoy your personal Mercury retrograde experience, contact Patty now.

Sun goes into Taurus Aprl 19, 2016

Happy Birthday Taurus!

It will be Taurus time until May 20. Taurus is more energized and a little more assertive. Now is the time for you to begin your projects, although Mars is retrograde.

Scorpio may experience stubborn control issues over money resulting in tense relationships. Leo may be annoyed by stubborn, repeated requests to restrain spending. Aquarius experiences attempted restraint regarding money.

Virgo and Capricorn have a nice time regarding money, relationships and practical affairs.

Cancer and Pisces experience this Taurus time of opportunities for successful practical and financial affairs, if you keep your expenditures in check.

Aries and Gemini are neutral. Libra and Sagittarius adjust to things not going as expected, probably less available money.

Remember, though, with Mars retrograde projects may begin well, but slow down or need to be tweaked until Mars goes direct June 29. During Taurus time, tweaks are most likely trimming the budget.

For your personal interpretation of how Taurus affects you, contact Patty now. Patty is available for you and your questions.

April 17. 2016 Sunday Mars goes retrograde

Mars goes retrograde Sunday. You were forewarned of this in the April 2016 prediction article published March 28. Mars goes direct June 29, 2016.

Mars symbolizes men, mechanical things and your projects. When it goes retrograde there is a good possibly these malfunction.

Mechanical thinks include your car, lawn mower and other things that are run by a motor. They may have irritating glitches. If you get the mechanical part of the object inspected first, it could save you some time. A for instance is when I was working at Staples a long time ago, their copier malfunctioned. The tech man inspected all the electrical components, replacing some expensive parts. Quietly, I tried to mention the mechanical parts could be looked at. After many hours it turned out to be the little piece of plastic the paper fed over coming out of the machine. After he replaced it, the copier worked perfectly. 

Men include the men in your life, whether father, husband, boyfriend, brother or friend. If relationships are not going as smoothly as you would like, it could be the man in your life is not feeling well and is irritable, or he is full of himself and is demanding. This requires cooperation and understanding. It will pass.

When Mars goes retrograde, it seems time slows down and your projects are delayed. This is the time for you to analyze your projects to see if the “mechanics” of the project are put together properly in a Virgo-type proper sequence.

For those of you who know your chart, look to the house Mars rules which has Aries on the cusp. The affairs of that house could reveal any problem related to Mars, but the affect would be the house Mars lives in. For instance, if you have Aries on the cusp of your sixth house of work and Mars lives in the 8th house of money, your work projects could slow or need attention, but the details would be finances or investments related to work.

GEOMAGNETIC STORM April 6 and 7 2016

GEOMAGNETIC STORM: Earlier today, April 7th, Earth passed through a fold in the heliospheric current sheet, plunging our planet into a region of interplanetary space filled with negative polarity magnetic fields.  The result: a G1-class geomagnetic storm is in progress. High-latitude sky watchers should be alert for auroras after nightfall on April 7-8. Visit Spaceweather.com for more information.

How will this affect you?

The storm is passing through the astrological sign of Aries. This should be very strong for Aries because the Sun, Venus, Uranus and the Moon are all in Aries. It is late today (6 pm ET) so this will still be strong tomorrow, April 8. The difficult square between Aries and Capricorn is still active and these two signs, plus Cancer and Libra are under leadership stress. Aries may be strongly initiating action, which means Libra experiences either opposition or people being independent and non-cooperative. However, Sagittarius is experiencing opportunities for good money, love and whatever you call stability and security, with Leo able to stabilize and bring creativity to the situation. This is good. Mercury is in the sign of Taurus, meaning Taurus can help slow down the impulsivity asking others to see the financials. This article is posted at Patty’s blog at http://pattytheastrologer.blogspot.com .

April 1 thrugh April 30, 2016

April 1: Moon goes into Aquarius

April 2: Sun and Moon are getting along, creating opportunities for Aquarius and Aries to cooperate. Good day for Aquarius, Libra, Gemini; and for Aries, Leo and Sagittarius.

April 4: Things don't go as expected, especially for Aries and Virgo. Authority may be pushing a project. Leo and Sagittarius can help Aries; Taurus and Capricorn can help Virgo. Libra may experience opposition, along with Cancer and Capricorn, other than helping Virgo enjoy a challenge. Gemini could be the communicator to help everyone understand. Scorpio offers suggestions for the long-term; Aquarius helps Aries see the entire picture, Pisces could be irritated because of impulsiveness and requests for detail. Moon goes into Pisces.

April 5: Steady, good day for the leader to stabilize activities. Especially good for Aries, Leo and Sagittarius who work well together. Gemini may experience someone asking them to be responsible for something; Libra may experience a bossy authority figure; Aquarius has the opportunity for friendly interactions. Cancer and Capricorn have a nice challenge with a new project; Virgo and Pisces may be irritated because they are being hurried.

April 5: Venus goes into Aries through April 29. Aries is more impulsively romantic and spends more than usual. Libra's love partner may be more independent; Leo and Sagittarius enjoy a good love time and more money. Cancer and Capricorn may be challenged from a more independent or bossy loved one. Pisces and Taurus are neutral. Virgo and Scorpio adjust because either love or money don't go as expected. Gemini and Aquarius enjoy impulsive invitations for adventures.

April 5: Mercury goes into Taurus through June 12 because it goes retrograde on April 17. Thinking and communication become more methodical, practical and well thought out. Taurus is more communicative than usual, but still takes a long time to decide and filters decisions through how the money will work out. Scorpio, Leo and Aquarius may experience stubborn delays because of control issues over money. Virgo and Capricorn enjoy good communications and can help Taurus formulate their ideas. Cancer and Pisces have the opportunity for good communication as long as they keep it practical and down to earth and can help Scorpio. Aries can help Leo decide, and Gemini can help Aquarius see other sides to the situation. Libra and Sagittarius have unexpected communication they have to adjust to.

April 6: Tense day for Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn. Authority is impulsively and prematurely pushing for results from the established partner who is stronger and more realistic. Leo and Sagittarius can help Aries, Taurus and Virgo can help Capricorn. Moon goes into Aries, adding to the impulsiveness and changes of the day.

April 7: New Moon in the sign of Aries. Good day for Aries to act and a good day for Leo and Sagittarius. Libra may experience opposition, with Cancer and Capricorn having short-lived challenges. Scorpio and Pisces can help Cancer, with Taurus and Virgo helping Capricorn. Gemini and Aquarius have the opportunity for good social time. Virgo and Scorpio adjust to unexpected interruptions.

April 8: Moon goes into Taurus.

April 9: Sun conjunct Uranus in Aries, portending a busy day with unexpected, unusual activities. Aries is especially energized and may be extra-eager to act and may be jumpy. Libra experiences people being unavailable, independent and bossy. Cancer and Capricorn have a very busy day full of unexpected interruptions. Leo and Sagittarius have a good day as long as they expect unusual happenings. Gemini and Aquarius enjoy impulsive activity. Virgo and Scorpio may just retreat from the somewhat frenetic day. Pisces and Taurus are neutral.

April 10: Mercury is in Taurus asking everyone to slow down, pay attention to what is practical and adjust to reality. Taurus and Sagittarius do not understand each other, with Sagittarius irritated. The Moon goes into Gemini, indicating people change thier minds.. Virgo can help Taurus see the details, Capricorn can help Taurus make a decision. Aries can help Sagittarius make a decision, with Leo slowing Sagittarius down. This is an irritating day and is best to wait for assessing the situation.

April 11: the Sun and Moon are getting along well today, giving everybody respite from yesterday. Communication is diplomatic, creative and exciting. Especially good day for Gemini and Aries, followed by Libra, Aquarius, Leo and Sagittarius.

April 12: wonderful day for everybody. Communication of practical and creative or ideal ideas goes well and is accepted. Taurus and Pisces have a great day, followed by Virgo, Capricorn, Cancer and Scorpio. Love life is exciting and romantic, maybe with a short trip involved. Aries is especially romantic and daring and may include Leo and Sagittarius with that short trip. The air signs of Gemini, Libra and Aquarius receive opportunities to be included and need to say yes to have a good time. Moon goes into Cancer.

April 13: quarter Moon in the signs of Cancer and Aries, who experience an emotionally  challenging day, followed by Libra and Capricorn. Scorpio and Pisces can help Cancer with Leo and Sagittarius helping Aries.

April 14: practical ideas or communication flows well with easy attention to detail. Taurus and Virgo get along well and could be urged to act by Capricorn. The energy today is earthy and practical, so transmit your ideas in that mode. A well thought out plan could be successfully presented today and be accepted. Moon goes into Leo.

April 15: any ideas that had been presented that were impractical or had excess information are asked to adjust. Communication does not go as expected, especially for Taurus and Sagittarius who do not understand each other. Virgo and Capricorn can help Taurus, with Aries giving Sagittarius direction and Leo offering good management and stability.

April 16: another day when things do not go as expected and you are asked to adjust or accommodate minor changes which turn out to be better than what was expected. Aries and Virgo do not understand each others dialogue and need help. However the Moon in Leo is in a beautiful trine with the Sun, meaning things generally go well, especially for Aries, Leo and Sagittarius. Gemini and Aquarius can offer help to Aries, with Taurus and Capricorn offering help to Virgo. The Moon goes into Virgo at 07:22:33 pm, helping Virgo.

April 17: Mars goes retrograde at 08:13:48 am. Mars will be retrograde through June 29 and will travel backwards between 8 degrees Sagittarius and 23 degrees Scorpio during that time. This means if you have these degrees in your personal horoscope it will be noticed. When Mars goes retrograde, your projects and time slows and seems to stop by the time Mars goes direct. Mechanical things can malfunction and should be checked first. If there are glitches in relationships, it is usually connected to the man. Today, if you have a planet, your ascendant or midheaven at 7, 8 or 9 degrees be alert for changes in your projects. Since Mars will be retrograde in the sign of Sagittarius, their projects could slow down and travel plans can experience changes because of mechanical problems. Make sure enough time is allowed for delays. During this time, Gemini may experience opposition from men or trouble with mechanics. Virgo and Pisces could experience challenges, but they are not personal. Aries and Leo may experience problems with mechanics but will find creative solutions. Cancer and Taurus adjust to glitches or slowdown of projects. Scorpio and Capricorn are neutral. Libra and Aquarius may have opportunities for travel, but make sure you leave enough time for delays because of mechanical problems.

April 17: However, the communication glitches of the past few days clears up and settles down, revealing beneficial practical ideas going forward. This is especially good for Taurus and Virgo, followed by Capricorn. Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces also experience calmly good communications.

April 18: love life and finances go well for Aries and Sagittarius, followed by Leo. Financial concerns should involve both something new and almost risky that will bring security in the long term. A lovely day with new ideas, romance, stodgy old ideas seem to be blown away in a harmonious way.

April 18: Pluto goes retrograde at 17 degrees Capricorn 29 minutes. It will retrograde between 17 and 14 degrees, repeating the degree of the big square between Pluto and Uranus that was close January 2016. If you have these degrees in  your chart, it will be noticed. Depending on the signs your planets are in, it could be challenging, opportunistic or rewarding. If you do not have these degrees in your chart, you will not notice it personally, but watch the world news for change. A short phone call to Patty can help you recognize and interpret your personal situation.

April 19: Moon goes into Libra. Yesterday's independence runs into a challenge from a strong, established person or situation. Impulsive actions are halted. Aries and Capricorn are in a tense situation, followed by Cancer and Libra. Leo and Sagittarius can help Aries, with Taurus and Virgo helping Capricorn. The challenge is minor and only one day.

April 19: Sun goes into Taurus through May 20. This is the month for Taurus to enjoy your birthday and to begin new projects. Scorpio feels opposition, especially regarding finances. Leo and Aquarius experience challenging or tense situations which are about control. Virgo and Capricorn enjoy a month of practical accomplishments. Cancer and Pisces have opportunities to join practical endeavors. Aries and Gemini are neutral. Libra and Sagittarius experience a month when things do not go as expected and adjust.

April 21: Moon goes into Scorpio.

April 22: full Moon in the signs of Scorpio and Taurus, who will feel opposition and control issues, followed by Leo and Aquarius. The areas of the body associated with this full Moon are the reproductive organs, anus, neck, throat and thyroid glands. Cancer and Pisces experience a somewhat smooth day, along with Virgo and Capricorn. Gemini and Libra are neutral, as are Aries and Sagittarius.

April 22: Also, Venus is conjunct Uranus, so expect the unexpected, especially from Aries who may be more impulsive and daring than usual. Libra can expect an abrupt rush to independence from others or lack of cooperation. Cancer and Capricorn have a day of unexpected surprises. Gemini and Aquarius enjoy opportunities for unexpected invitations for an adventure. Leo and Sagittarius enjoy being in the right place at the right time to be included in an adventure. Pisces and Taurus are neutral, with Virgo and Scorpio adjusting to a surprise, which should be better than what was expected.

April 24: Moon goes into Sagittarius, creating the see-saw day with the Sun. Sagittarius and Taurus do not understand each other and adjust to things not being as expected. Overall a minor irritating day for everyone. Aries and Leo can help Sagittarius, with Virgo and Capricorn helping Taurus.

April 26: Moon goes into Capricorn.

April 27: See-saw day between the Sun and Mars, indicating that authority is stubborn or inflexible towards a far-reaching project. Taurus and Sagittarius do not see eye to eye and it may be best to communicate at another time. However, the Sun and Moon are in sync, indicting harmony between Capricorn and Taurus which includes Virgo. Taurus is stronger today and if you need help, call on Capricorn.

April 28: Mercury goes retrograde through May 22 in the sign of Taurus. We are familiar with a retrograde Mercury time when electronics can malfunction, the written word is incomplete and your computer is sensitive indeed. Mercury in Taurus is stubborn, practical and takes a long time to make decisions, indicating that any malfunctions could be stubbornly hard to diagnose and fix. Patience is needed, which is one of Taurus' good traits. However, if you have retrograde Mercury in your natal chart, this is a good time for you to make decisions. It is wise to put off signing agreements or purchasing a new electric or electronic gadget until after May 22.

April 29: Venus goes into Taurus through May 23. Good time for Taurus who may be more loving or giving than usual. Personally, I find that Taureans are generous, so they may be more so. Taurus may purchase more things that are comfortable and long lasting. Scorpio experiences control issues with a loved one, along with Leo and Aquarius. It is a good time for Virgo and Capricorn, who may enjoy compatibility with loved ones. Cancer and Pisces have the opportunity for loving relationships and maybe financial benefits. Aries and Gemini are neutral. Libra and Sagittarius adjust to others perhaps being clingy or too close. Moon goes into Aquarius.

April 29: in addition to above, it is a quarter Moon in the signs of Aquarius and Taurus, indicating stubborn control issues involving money and a long-range or abstract plans. Leo and Scorpio also experience control issues. Gemini and Libra can help Aquarius, with Virgo and Capricorn helping Taurus.