April 2013 horoscope - Aries

I follow the sidereal calendar; this is the April 2013 horoscope for birthdays from 14^th April to 15^th May or Aries Ascendants or Moons

By Louise Gilbert

Aries, we start April with an intense last quarter Moon that comes arm in arm with Pluto in your house of learning, the higher mind, ravelling and anything that broadens your horizons. For you, I don’t feel this particular transit brings with it any major changes around the big questions you are currently pondering over. However, this Moon phase is connected to last year’s full Moon in early July so think about what happened then. It’s typically a very busy time when you finish up things from the past and this is exactly why I mention this transit for your forecast too. During these early April 2013 days, you may gain a sudden insight, understanding or a little bit more wisdom that’s been the missing piece in the puzzle of you understanding a certain connection, situation or experience. It could be kind of a breakthrough in that sense for you. Equally, if you are studying or researching a subject in-depth, this may be the time when you get to that certain point of understanding that makes you question why you did not see the obvious before. The way Aries Suns and Ascendants are thinking and therefore also communicating is changing dramatically over these years with moments of sudden insights and intuitive awareness. You are opening up to the subtleties in communication and perception and early April represents another milestone on the learning curve.

Generally speaking for the first 10 days in April, you are still in this brooding and slightly reflective mood. You are reviewing all your achievements of the past year, many of them financial if your Ascendant is in Aries, how you have managed to develop your skills whilst facing and hopefully overcoming obstacles around your most committed partnerships and the people you are closest to – perhaps also a job situation if your Sun is in Aries too. This period is your annual wind-down phase, where you brood and ponder, mediate and withdraw a little from the world for a few weeks. And then, as the picture of everything you experienced over the past 12 months crystallises and projects the newly formed and evolved You onto the screen in front of your eyes, you automatically let go of what you thought up until this point is still part of your personality and your life. The new Moon on 10^th April in your house of behind the scenes and letting go will give you the impetus to do just that.

Ruled by the nakshatra of Rivati, this new Moon has very gentle qualities aimed at spiritual enlightenment and intuitive understanding of how the world works. For you, some kind of soul-searching is now in order as well as some level of emotional peace of mind and stillness. This is a sensitive position of the new Moon and comes in preparation for the full Moon in your sign later on in the month. However, just like the first quarter Moon in early April, this new Moon is in an aspect to Pluto. So although the effect and impact may still be less tangible for Aries, it can still be a very transformative time and again, one that opens your mind and understanding about what is going on in your world and in all likelihood your relationships with other people including your most committed partnerships.

And this is really what April 2013 – and in fact all of 2013 - is about for Aries. Relationships have been on your mind for a number of months now and you may be feeling some opposition and challenges connected to them. These are nothing but the result of your evolving expectations and growing sense of maturity whatever your age. If anything has been bothering you in your current relationship or you if you have been single for a while you turn into a force to be reckoned come mid-April. One by one, the Sun, Venus and Mars are moving into your first house from which point onwards your energy knows no bounds but so does your aggression, so watch out for that. Venus together with Mars once again highlights relationships but in Aries also high levels of impatience and a ‘head in first’ kind of an attitude. So, if you are single, you may well attract someone to you this month who has long-term potential but be sure to take your time. If you are coupled, then major shake-ups in your current relationship are expected to form part of the picture. These shake-ups may be mighty and with long-term consequences but I suspect not completely out of the blue and your quiet period earlier on in the month and in March would have helped you become clear about whatever is now bursting out of its shell. This does not need to be negative and can also mean that some of you get engaged – it’s simply a change in status. So, for everyone and in particular the cardinal signs – Aries, Capricorn, Cancer and Libra, April 2013 is one of the more intense months of the year especially as we are gearing up to the lunar eclipse on 25^th April – one of 5 eclipses this year.

This lunar eclipse hits your relationship sector and as with all full Moons, our emotions are heightened and we react from the heart rather than the head so these times are often also marked with changes in relationships as they affect our emotional affairs. However, tied into an eclipse, it might be time of powerful change, transformation and a turning point for many under the sign of Aries. In recent years, I started paying very close attention to the eclipses am now convinced that that these times often marks endings or culmination and turning points, they are the wild cards of the transits, the bonus cards and the lottery wins. They shake us up so that we can move from one level of evolution and maturity to another, higher phase, fairly rapidly. While, occasionally, a lunar eclipse can have to do with a change in career or place of work, depending on where it falls in your chart, lunar eclipses tend to bring with them the encounters that change our lives. They bring along those monumental break-ups, make-ups or general changes in status. Whatever it may be, they often signify the point of no return when we are asked to simply move forward in our lives. These times are often major catalysts in our life that provide the fuel for huge transformations. 

Events that follow an eclipse have more weight than events brought on by a normal new or full Moon packed with energy and impact. Events connected to an eclipse may feel fated – perhaps not immediately but in the months and years to come when you look back, you will realise the significance of the events of the eclipse. These times tend to bring unexpected changes of direction – if you are an Aries Ascendant at around 9-13 degrees of Aries then this eclipse will be in more or less exact opposition so connected to your relationships. If you were born at around 20^th to 26^th April, then this eclipse hits your Sun and is more likely to sweep in changes or shake-ups in your career or generally your lifestyle. If you Moon is on Aries, then it will affect your emotional life, where you live and perhaps with whom.

A big month for your Aries, let me know how you get on!

Monthly forecasts are very broad, so get in touch if you are interested in an individual chart reading. In readings, I use the Indian Dasha system in individual forecasts which is known for its accuracy. You can also follow me on Facebook and Twitter now, see you there.

April 2013 horoscope - Taurus

I follow the sidereal calendar; this is the April 2013 horoscope for birthdays from 16^th May to 15^th June of Taurus Ascendants and Moons

By Louise Gilbert

April begins with an intense last quarter Moon that comes arm in arm with Pluto in your house of shared resources, other people’s money, bank loans, inheritance, insurance and tax - wherever we need someone else’s support whether that’s financial or physical. This Moon phase is connected to last year’s full Moon in early July so think about what happened then. It’s typically a very busy time where you finish up things from the past with some returns and reviews as well as a harvest. For you, last year’s July full Moon could have been a time of plenty for your bank balance. As a Taurus, you like your account and purse to be full to the prim and perhaps you have initiated something back then that has been paying off or is starting to pay off handsomely. You still have Jupiter, the ruler of two of your money houses, going over your Ascendant so as you are changing and growing as a person, so are your money spinning ideas. Come the summer, these will well and truly bring a flood of opportunities to you to increase your bank balance. Some you will have to look at carefully and there may also be some letting go involved before the gains will be received but others will be simply yours for the taking. So whatever came to a peak and a conclusion around your finances back in July can bring your some rewards in these early April 2013 days.

Generally speaking, the first 10 days in April are still a time of you redefining your goals and hopes for the future as you are beginning to wind down your solar year. Not only that but it’s also a very social time packed with lots of networking, group activities, hobbies and generally spending some time with your friends. Over the past 9 months or so, your group of friends or business contacts may have expanded and become more international but this month and this month you could see some further, new additions to this group and potentially some from which you can benefit financially. This month in particular, there is a good chance of some extra income coming your way, not only from all your efforts over the past year but from activities, initiations, projects and perhaps simply from how you applied yourself in your job and if you are self-employed, as many Taurean Ascendants are, how you managed to expand your client base over these past weeks.

If you are still in the planning phase, about to launch a new service or product, then the new Moon on 10^th April in Pisces is a good time to start marketing. New Moons are new beginnings and this new Moon is ruled by the nakshatra of Rivati, so on the one hand, it has very gentle qualities aimed at spiritual enlightenment and intuitive understanding of how the world works, on the other hand, this new Moon is also square Pluto in your area of shared resources and finance. I take it this means that any new connections made or initiatives launched at this time, after a period of some temporary challenges, can have magnificent results in terms of your financial situation further down the line. Alternatively, this new Moon can simply be connected to your hope and your dreams so make sure to place your wish out there around the time of the new Moon but be aware of getting caught up in your fears and anxieties around the 10^th.

If you become clearer about your objectives and what you want to achieve over this next year early on in April, you will also understand what’s going later in the month as April 2013 is also one of the more intense months of the year. We are gearing up to the lunar eclipse on 25^th April – one of 5 eclipses this year hitting your area of health, daily routines and work on the one hand and one the other, your area of behind the scenes activities, intuition and everything spiritual. You are now completing a cycle and are asked to let go of outdated behaviour patterns, past hurts and limitations.

Lunar eclipses are full Moons and as with all full Moons, our emotions are heightened and we react from the heart rather than the head so these times are often also marked with changes in relationships as they affect our emotional affairs.  However, tied into an eclipse, it might be time of powerful change, transformation and a turning point for many of us. In recent years, I started paying very close attention to the eclipses am now convinced that that these times often marks endings or culmination and turning points, they are the wild cards of the transits, the bonus cards and the lottery wins. They shake us up so that we can move from one level of evolution and maturity to another, higher phase, fairly rapidly. While, occasionally, a lunar eclipse can have to do with a change in career or place of work, depending on where it falls in your chart, lunar eclipses tend to bring with them the encounters that change our lives. They bring along those monumental break-ups, make-ups or general changes in status. Whatever it may be, they often signify the point of no return when we are asked to simply move forward in our lives. These times are often major catalysts in our life that provide the fuel for huge transformations.  For you, Taurus, as you have grown and expanded (perhaps also physically!) over this past year, experienced so many new things and met so many new people, this eclipse is the end of a cycle and you can step off the pedal for a little while to meditate and explore your unconscious. You may need to spend some time alone now but the realisations you come to now could be remarkable. This can have a very positive impact on your relationships as well as your understanding of yourself.

Have a reflective month, Taurus!

Monthly forecasts are very broad, so get in touch if you are interested in an individual chart reading. In readings, I use the Indian Dasha system in individual forecasts which is known for its accuracy. You can also follow me on Facebook and Twitter now, see you there.

April 2013 horoscope - Gemini

I follow the sidereal calendar; this is the April 2013 horoscope for birthdays from 16^th June to 15^th July or Gemini Ascendants and Moons

By Louise Gilbert

Gemini, you start off April with an intense last quarter Moon that comes arm in arm with Pluto in your house of personal and business relationships. This Moon phase is connected to last year’s full Moon around your birthday in early July so think about what happened then. It’s typically a very busy time where you finish up things from the past. It can be a time of returns and reviews as well as a time of harvest. So for you, last year's full Moon in your opposite sign could have been a time of realisations, revelations and completion to do with your most committed relationships. One particular relationship could have progressed to the next level or even just one particular situation in a relationship could have ended or been modified in some way. The same goes for relationship patterns - over the past 9 months, you could have come to the conclusion that the way you have approached relationships no longer satisfies you or fits in with your evolving expectations when it comes to commitment. This also goes if you are single; there would have been a change in your approach over the past year or so and as a result, the people you got or want to get involved with look different, are different, the whole thing feels different. I've mentioned this before but Geminis are in a hugely important relationship cycle until late 2019 and it is through your closest contacts and encounters that you will have the most profound experiences that will make you look at what commitment really means in a very different light in the future. Through these experiences you will be going through situations of death and rebirth (Phoenix rising from the ashes and so on) but at the same time you have to learn to establish some boundaries in order to avoid letting people into your life that are in fact destructive, manipulative and those that are able to keep a hold on you for no other reason than their own good. If this sounds familiar and you have recognised it for what it is - a learning process - then hopefully, these early April 2013 days sweep in a feeling of completion of a cycle for you. Let me know how you are getting on!

 

In astrology, the area connected to your relationships- - the ones you see, the committed partnerships both personal and professional - also has to do with your trade. This includes wherever there are negotiations to be held, deals to be made and agreements to be drafted. So while the focus is on completing a certain relationship cycle, your thoughts also still evolve around work, career, profession and where you are headed next in life and your trade in early April 2013. Where and how will you want to be visible and how is it you want to earn your money moving forward? The new Moon on 10^th April in Pisces promises a new start in your area of work and profession. It is a good time to start looking for a new job and really put yourself out there for either new employers or potential customers to take notice. You are still in your annual high cycle when it comes to your reputation and job, so make the most of it. It's now also easier to attract job offers to you - make sure your online profiles are all up to date. Equally, for some years to come, Geminis are still in a cycle where more freedom and space to do your own thing in your job is crucial, so some may even decide to go it alone now. If you are employed and decide to remain in that position be aware of the overly rebellious streak that may rear its head all too easily at the moment. This year, there may also be strong connection to abroad so offers or new customers could even come from quite far afield. Now, this new Moon is ruled by the nakshatra of Rivati, and on the one hand, has very gentle qualities aimed at spiritual enlightenment and intuitive understanding of how the world works. But on the other hand, this new Moon is also square Pluto so even the smallest changes and initiations can lead to bigger transformations.

After around 10^th April, the planets, one by one start moving into the area of your chart that has to do with your gains, hope and dreams, friends, business acquaintances and professional networks. A couple of years ago, the people you connect with professionally and your group of friends may have changed, expanded and even become more international, especially if your Ascendant is in Gemini. Now, you may see how this has benefited you, in particular if your growing circle of connections was associated with your work - i.e. a bonus may be on its way or, if you are self-employed, people will be increasingly knocking on your door. April 2013 is also one of the more intense months of the year as we are gearing up to the lunar eclipse on 25^th; one of 5 eclipses this year hitting the area of your friends, networks and group activities on the one end of the scale and your own self-expression - including children - romance and creativity at the other end. Lunar eclipses are full Moons and as with all full Moons, our emotions are heightened and we react from the heart rather than the head so these times are often also marked with changes in relationships as they affect our emotional affairs.  However, tied into an eclipse, it might be time of powerful change, transformation and a turning point. In recent years, I started paying very close attention to the eclipses am now convinced that that these times often marks endings or culmination and turning points, they are the wild cards of the transits, the bonus cards and the lottery wins. They shake us up so that we can move from one level of evolution and maturity to another, higher phase, fairly rapidly. While, occasionally, a lunar eclipse can have to do with a change in career or place of work, depending on where it falls in your chart, lunar eclipses tend to bring with them the encounters that change our lives. They bring along those monumental break-ups, make-ups or general changes in status. Whatever it may be, they often signify the point of no return when we are asked to simply move forward in our lives. These times are often major catalysts in our life that provide the fuel for huge transformations.  For many zodiac signs, this eclipse cycle has the potential to bring with it some very fundamental changes but I feel for Geminis, this cycle has somewhat liberating qualities. Although it does have a side that wants you to take on more responsibility around children, perhaps you decide to have one, establish a more structured way to go about your creative self-expression and create firmer boundaries around who you get involved with romantically, ultimately, you have the chance to free yourself from limiting social expectations and group activities that no longer allow you to express who you are. 

Have a liberating month, Gemini!

Monthly forecasts are very broad, so get in touch if you are interested in an individual chart reading. In readings, I use the Indian Dasha system in individual forecasts which is known for its accuracy. You can also follow me on Facebook and Twitter now, see you there.

April 2013 horoscope - Cancer

I follow the sidereal calendar; this is the monthly solar horoscope for birthdays from 16^th July to 15^th August or Cancer Ascendants and Moons

By Louise Gilbert

Cancer, you start April with your mind and thoughts still on money and your or your partner's financial situation. You may have been applying for a loan, had to deal with inheritance or were required to look into insurance deals. Equally, your romantic or business partner may have had to deal with a financial situation of some sort. This is likely to continue into April where you have the opportunity to get your point across in a structured and clear manner. However, there is also an element of secrecy attached to this current transit and some of what you consider fact may in the end turn out to be closer to fiction than actual reality. This simply means that if you are having to make financial decisions , deals and are involved in negotiations, get someone in to help you double-check the small print.

At the same time, you start off April with an intense last quarter Moon that comes arm in arm with Pluto in your house of work, fitness and health. Last quarter Moons can be a time of returns and reviews as well as a time of harvest and this Moon phase is connected to last year’s  full Moon in early July so think about what happened then. It’s typically a very busy time where you finish up things from the past. For you, this Moon phase is likely to be connected to the end of your annual cycle - perhaps you've let go of outdated behaviour patterns or thought processes or at the very least, you became aware of them and realised that they no longer serve your needs. On a less spiritual level and if you have been required to watch your health, then this may just be the time when you see some improvement after having decided to change your eating habits, adopt a new fitness regime or generally make some changes in the way you go about your daily life. During these early April 2013 days, it might be that you are now seeing the benefits of even the smallest of changes you've started to make. With Pluto in the mix and Mercury, the planet that rules your mind, in a place in your chart where thoughts run right down to the deepest corners of your mind, transformation in the way you think, communicate and believe may run deep and are likely to be long lasting.

The month of April is generally a time when you may ask yourself more questions about religion, faith and what you belief in. Your mind wants to explore new territory and take a look at what the world looks like beyond what you've experienced over the past years. This can of course also mean that you are keen to travel more than usual and further afield - your curiosity is at a peak this month and the time around the new Moon on 10^th April is a good time to make plans around travelling, further studies, teaching and mentoring. This month, it might be you who is taught and mentored as either someone new or someone you already know opens your eyes and ears to something that makes you change your attitude or look at the goings-on on this planet and in your life from a different perspective. It may be just what you need as you seek more clarity about your next steps including the place you want to call home in the years to come. So, this new Moon might be an eye opener that guides you towards what's to come at the end of April.

April 2013 is also one of the more intense months of the year as we are gearing up to the lunar eclipse on 25^th April – one of 5 eclipses this year hitting your area of your emotional life, your past, your home and living environment. You as well as the other cardinal signs, Libra, Capricorn and Aries, are undergoing one of the more impactful cycles in life where the key areas our lives are built on are affected. For some years now, you may have wanted to move home, sort out the attic or indeed tidy up your emotional life and throw out the ghosts from the past. Over these coming 18 months, this process, which already started last year, continues an reaches a major milestone during the lunar eclipse. Now, lunar eclipses are full Moons and as with all full Moons, our emotions are heightened and we react from the heart rather than the head so these times are often also marked with changes in relationships as they affect our emotional affairs.  However, tied into an eclipse, it might be time of powerful change, transformation and a turning point for many Cancerians. In recent years, I started paying very close attention to the eclipses am now convinced that that these times often marks endings or culmination and turning points, they are the wild cards of the transits, the bonus cards, the lottery and the wins. They shake us up so that we can move from one level of evolution and maturity to another, higher phase, fairly rapidly. While, occasionally, a lunar eclipse can have to do with a change in career or place of work, depending on where it falls in your chart, lunar eclipses tend to bring with them the encounters that change our lives. They bring along those monumental break-ups, make-ups or general changes in status. Whatever it may be, they often signify the point of no return when we are asked to simply move forward in our lives. These times are often major catalysts in our life that provide the fuel for huge transformations.  So Cancer, for you, a house move may finally be on the cards - one that has been coming for some time. This could be tied into a change in career or your work place, where, perhaps you are required to take on new responsibilities or initiate a new project. Some Cancerians may also decide to go it alone now and / or work from home.

This current time period also has an effect on your love life and although you are never one to rush into relationships, in particular if your Ascendant is in Cancer, the eclipse cycles may signify some sort of a change in status for you. Although the ruler of your relationship sector is going backwards until the summer, meaning there may be some delays and a few obstacles to overcome, the issue of commitment and moving your relationship to the next level is becoming a pressing one and not something you choose to ignore any longer. Equally, if you are single, then April onwards may herald a change of energy in the air for you, something may be shifting as you clear up old hurts and experiences that up until now have stopped you from moving on.

Have a progressive month, Cancer!

Monthly forecasts are very broad, so get in touch if you are interested in an individual chart reading. In readings, I use the Indian Dasha system in individual forecasts which is known for its accuracy. You can also follow me on Facebook and Twitter now, see you there.

April 2013 horoscope - Leo

I follow the sidereal calendar; this is the monthly solar horoscope for birthdays from 16^th August to 15^th September or Leo Ascendants and Moons

By Louise Gilbert

Leo, money, loans, inheritance, tax and your partner’s resources may have been on your mind over these past weeks and the trend continues for just a little longer before you can let out a sigh of relief. The full Moon at the end of March may have brought a (financial) situation to a close – perhaps you or your partner have been applying for a loan and now know where you stand. Alternatively, you may have felt a little anxious at times, perhaps even restless and questions around what it is you are actually worried about could have played on your mind. Intimacy and getting closer to the one your love could also have feature and still be on your mind now. This trend continues just that little bit longer but what’s added to the planetary movements now is that we start off April with an intense last quarter Moon that comes arm in arm with Pluto, the planet of transformation. For you, this is in your house of creativity, children, fun and romance and it is connected to last year’s full Moon in early July 2012. This about what happened then as the current time period can be one of returns and reviews but also a time of harvest. So think about what happened then as this Moon phase is typically a very busy time where you finish up things from the past.

 

Especially for Leo Ascendants, this could be connected, one the one hand, to your responsibilities towards your children, your creative projects, love interests and whatever else it is that allows you to express yourself freely and without any limits. It could be connected to your hobbies and what you do in your spare time. One the other end of scale is what you do out there, in the world – it is connected to your friends, acquaintances, business contacts and networks as well as your gains and profits from your profession and other undertakings. It could have been that a long-term project you had been working on had reached an important milestone in July 2012, a romance could have started or moved on to another level, perhaps you received a bonus then or something shifted within your group of friends. In any case, I feel that finances and money are part of the picture now in early April, including your responsibility towards children if you have any, or projects that require some funding. There may be a sense of urgency attached to these early April 2013 days to cross the t’s and dot the i’s but there is also a sense of pride or perhaps even relief that you are able to move forward or complete this particular task or project. 

So, the first 10 days in April are still a more introspective period where you try and strengthen or sort out your finances. If you do need to apply for a loan then the new Moon on 10^th April in this area of your chart promises a new start. It is ruled by the nakshatra of Rivati, and on the one hand, this new Moon has very gentle qualities aimed at spiritual enlightenment and intuitive understanding of how the world works but on the other hand, this new Moon is also square Pluto. In a square aspect, this time period may also pose some temporary challenges but Pluto transforms whatever he touches, so if you do apply for funding, it may prove to bring with is some fairly substantial transformation into your life. Equally, if you do have children, then it may be them that cause the transformation in this area in your life. 

 

Having said all that, at the same time, there is also a bigger focus on the deeper level of your personality at the moment. With Pluto in a square with Uranus, the planet of suddenness, movement can be unexpected and swift but fears and anxieties can also erupt seemingly out of nowhere. Some Leo’s may decide that the unsettling feeling they have been carrying around with them for some time now should be discussed openly with friends or by seeking professional help. This is a cycle of death and re-birth and is connected to you deepest inner world, your feelings on one level but on another also to your financial stability as well as that of your partner.

 

Then, one by one, planets move into a more outgoing and somewhat carefree area in your chart connected to travelling, higher education, religion, spirituality and teaching. This is an area that remains under the spotlight for you for the next 1 ½ years as you decide that what you’ve learnt and experienced so far is all very well but there is a lot more to learn and see than that. The world is a big place and as we are gearing up to the first of five lunar eclipses this year on 25^th April, the world seems to be your oyster and perhaps you decide to pack your suitcase, get on that place, meet some new people or sign up for a new course. 

 

Generally speaking, lunar eclipses are full Moons and as with all full Moons, our emotions are heightened and we react from the heart rather than the head. So these times are often also marked with changes in relationships as they affect our emotional affairs and it can be a time of powerful change, transformation and a turning point by the areas touched by the North and South nodes or Rahu and Ketu. In recent years, I started paying very close attention to the eclipses am now convinced that that these times often marks endings or culmination and turning points, they are the wild cards of the transits, the bonus cards and the lottery wins. They shake us up so that we can move from one level of evolution and maturity to another, higher phase, fairly rapidly. While, occasionally, a lunar eclipse can have to do with a change in career or place of work, depending on where it falls in your chart, lunar eclipses tend to bring with them the encounters that change our lives. They bring along those monumental break-ups, make-ups or general changes in status. Whatever it may be, they often signify the point of no return when we are asked to simply move forward in our lives. These times are often major catalysts in our life that provide the fuel for huge transformations. For many of Leos this is a busy time both spiritually and on a day to day level as you seek to expand what you currently know about the world and integrate this into your daily life. Increased levels of communication, with siblings, colleagues, neighbours and other people you bump into on a daily basis and perhaps with people from a different background or general internationally, are also part of this process. For some of you, activities connected to writing, media communication, advertising, sales and publishing can feature strongly. All of this over these coming months affects the way you think and what you were always sure of is the status quo may soon not be the case anymore.

Have a change of mind this month, Leo :) !

Monthly forecasts are very broad, so get in touch if you are interested in an individual chart reading. In readings, I use the Indian Dasha system in individual forecasts which is known for its accuracy. You can also follow me on Facebook and Twitter now, see you there.

April 2013 horoscope - Virgo

I follow the sidereal calendar; this is the April monthly horoscope for birthdays from 16^th September to 15^th October or Virgo Ascendants and Moons

By Louise Gilbert

Virgo, we start off April with an intense last quarter Moon that comes arm in arm with Pluto in your house of your home environment, your past, your mother and your feelings as well as how you were and are nurtured and how you provide nurturing to others. Last quarter Moons are times which can bring us returns and reviews as well as some sort of a harvest for work well done or after times of having to sieve through what’s required and what is not anymore in this area. This Moon phase is connected to last year’s full Moon in early July so think about what happened then. It’s typically a very busy time where you finish up things from the past.So for you, this could involve a transformation of your home, how and where you live and perhaps even with whom. As Pluto is transiting through this area in your chart, some skeletons of your past may come out of the closest that you have to deal with now. This can result in you changing and transforming the foundations of what your life is based on over these years. In turn, all of this has a big impact on how you feel about certain situations, people and where you want to set up camp.

Generally speaking, the first 10 days in April are also still very much an opportunity to focus on your closest relationships, both personal and business related ones. Especially Virgo Ascendants may find themselves having to pay more attention to their partner and their needs than usual but equally, this is a good time to smooth over issues and make sure you spend enough quality time with your loved one. It is a very romantic time of the year for you.If you are single, then this is a great time to put yourself out there as circumstances are pushing you towards someone who is both romantic and leaves you the freedom to go about your daily business without placing any pressure on you. There is also a connection to someone who is either abroad or acts as a mentor to you, at least until the summer, so watch out for this person who could turn into a major romantic interest to you.

For some of the more entrepreneurial of Virgos, these transits can also have to do with money and income from a business partnership. These are quite well-starred at the moment and you and your right-hand man could be attracting quite a bit of interest in what you have to offer over this time.

Then, the new Moon on 10^th April in Pisces is ruled by the nakshatra of Rivati and this new Moon, on the one hand, has very gentle qualities aimed at spiritual enlightenment and intuitive understanding of how the world works. But on the other hand, this new Moon is also square Pluto in your area of your emotions and feelings. New Moons are always new beginning and new cycles so, yes, I still think that this is a very romantic time for many Virgo and if you and a partner have put your creative heads together to dream up something beautiful that you are planning to launch in the near future – or already have done- then you should still have the opportunity for some money coming your way. However, around the time of the new Moon, emotions could be running high and you may have to face some temporary obstacles in setting yourself up on the right path.

Then, after the time of the full Moon, things are beginning to shift and your partner’s finances and resources, other people’s money such as bank loans, inheritance or tax come under the spotlight for you. Your thoughts may have been circulating around money, investing and / or investors for some time now and April 2013 is also one of the more intense months of the year as we are gearing up to the lunar eclipse on 25^th April – one of 5 eclipses this year hitting this area of your chart. Lunar eclipses are full Moons and as with all full Moons, our emotions are heightened and we react from the heart rather than the head so these times are often also marked with changes in relationships as they affect our emotional affairs.  However, tied into an eclipse, it might be time of powerful change, transformation and a turning point for many Virgos. In recent years, I started paying very close attention to the eclipses am now convinced that that these times often marks endings or culmination and turning points, they are the wild cards of the transits, the bonus cards and the lottery wins. They shake us up so that we can move from one level of evolution and maturity to another, higher phase, fairly rapidly. While, occasionally, a lunar eclipse can have to do with a change in career or place of work, depending on where it falls in your chart, lunar eclipses tend to bring with them the encounters that change our lives. They bring along those monumental break-ups, make-ups or general changes in status. Whatever it may be, they often signify the point of no return when we are asked to simply move forward in our lives. These times are often major catalysts in our life that provide the fuel for huge transformations.  For you, in particular if your ascendant is in Virgo, this affects your income and external resources you have available. Eclipses can often take something away, only for it to be replaced at a later point, so while one source of income can dry up, another come can crop up at a later stage. This year is a big year for Virgos in terms of finances, so if it seems as though you are at a loss, don’t lose heart as the planets only want you to build a more solid foundation for the future. Think about what you were busy sorting out last year at the end of July – you should see a major shake-up now.

Have a gainful month, Virgo!

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April 2013 horoscope - Libra

I follow the sidereal calendar; this is the April 2013 horoscope for birthdays from 16^th October to 15^th November or Libra Ascendants and Moons

By Louise Gilbert

April begins with an intense last quarter Moon that comes arm in arm with Pluto in your house of short-distance travel, communication, short-term projects, younger siblings and your immediate environment. So, these early April 2013 days can be a time of returns and reviews as well as a time of harvest. This means that you could bring a certain work project to an end or if you have undertaken a course to further your skills, you could now put the final full stop to your course work. With Pluto in the mix, the end result could be quite transformative in some way. Despite the numerous meanings and levels represented by the area Pluto is transiting, I feel that this probably primarily has to do with your work or a project at work. Even if you have undertaken a course to strengthen certain skills, it is likely to benefit you in your area of work. This Moon phase is connected to last year’s full Moon in early July so think about what happened then. It’s typically a very busy time where you finish up things from the past.

 

Generally, the first 10 days in April show a focus on your work, what's going on there and among your colleagues. It may be quite a busy period for you with a lot of hustle and bustle. During this time it's important to keep up with your fitness regime and keep an eye on your health and make sure you don't get stressed unnecessarily, so take regular breaks and don't let temporary demands of the job get to you. The new Moon on 10^th April is then a new beginning in this area of your chart. Ruled by the nakshatra of Rivati, this new Moon, on the one hand, has very gentle qualities aimed at spiritual enlightenment and intuitive understanding of how the world works. But on the other hand, this new Moon is also square Pluto so be careful of overly dominant work colleagues or manipulation in the work place - the same, of course, goes for you, watch out not to come across as too imposing on others during this time. 

 

Having said all that, after mid-month, you'll know what April 2013 is really about. Whatever demands you're boss or your health have put on you fade into the background as we are gearing up to the lunar eclipse on 25^th April. This month is one of the more intense months of 2013 and the April full Moon is one of 5 eclipses this year hitting your axis of self and committed relationships. As Libras are undergoing one of more significant - and in all likelihood also one of the more difficult times - of their lives, this lunar eclipse as well as those that follow later on in the year, could turn out to be one of those periods in time you will always remember. As with all full Moons, our emotions are heightened and we react from the heart rather than the head so these times are often also marked with changes in relationships as they affect our emotional affairs. However, tied into an eclipse, it might be time of powerful change, transformation and a turning point for many Libras. In recent years, I started paying very close attention to the eclipses am now convinced that that these times often marks endings or culmination and turning points, they are the wild cards of the transits, the bonus cards and the lottery wins. They shake us up so that we can move from one level of evolution and maturity to another, higher phase, fairly rapidly. While, occasionally, a lunar eclipse can have to do with a change in career or place of work, depending on where it falls in your chart, lunar eclipses tend to bring with them the encounters that change our lives. They bring along those monumental break-ups, make-ups or general changes in status. Whatever it may be, they often signify the point of no return when we are asked to simply move forward in our lives. These times are often major catalysts in our life that provide the fuel for huge transformations. For you Libra, the focus is on you and your relationships and the questions you'll be asking yourself will be around how the new and evolving you still fits into existing relationships and to what extent and in what shape your most committed partnerships still match your current needs and aspirations. This is particularly the case if your Ascendant or Moon is at around 12 degrees of Libra or if you were born at the end of October or early November. Who you are and what you want from a relationship is changing and this lunar eclipse can mark the next significant step in your partnership - and this also includes potential break-ups. Emotions are running high at this time and with Mars, the planet of aggression in the mix, you are quick to react - and so is you partner. You have been warned, so make sure to take you time when it comes to making important partnership decisions! Equally, if you have been dating or are on the look-out, then the end of April can signify a change in status and you finally decide to commit to one particular person and a love affair can turn into one of the more significant relationships now. Also, the more important encounters can take place now. 

 

If your Moon is in Libra, this year and especially the times around the eclipses, can be emotionally charged and whenever the Moon is involved, there may be levels of insecurity and fear involved. Libra Moons are undergoing an emotional maturing process where you get rid of outdated feelings such as guilt and unnecessary anxieties and this could come to a peak now. One of the manifestations could potentially be a house move to a place that better suits your needs and which, over time, can make you feel more secure again. In some cases, this transit can also bring up questions of nurturing, how you were looked after, how you nurture others and yourself today and this, on a different level, can involve questions about the relationship you have with your mother. 

 

Libra, as you continue moving through the 2 ½ years of Saturn transiting over your Sun, Moon or Ascendant, April 2013 is one of the more important months where you can make significant progress and reach important milestones. These may initially cause some upheaval but are all part of a hugely important time in your life. 

 

Have a moving month, Libra! 

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April 2013 horoscope - Scorpio

I follow the sidereal calendar; this is the monthly solar horoscope for birthdays from 16^th November to 15^th December or Scorpio Ascendants and Moons

By Louise Gilbert

Scorpio, you may be glad to hear that you start off April with a last quarter Moon that comes arm in arm with Pluto in your house of finance, your possessions, income and your values - which can be a time of returns and reviews as well as a time of harvest. This Moon phase is connected to last year’s full Moon in early July, so think about what happened then. It’s typically a very busy time where you finish up things from the past. For you, this can mean that if you have been going through a financially draining time, this could be coming to an end or if you have been saving up for a house or a trip abroad, you could reach your goal now or at least see the end of the tunnel.

However, you may not even be aware or fully take it in that you potentially reached a milestone around finances as for 10 days in April, your focus is on your children, if you have any, creativity, having a bit of fun and last but not least, the emphasis is on romance. Your house of true love is packed full of planets and the new Moon on 10^th April in this house promises a new start in these areas. So, if you are single and looking, the April new Moon, could be the start of something new, perhaps quite unexpectedly. Scorpios can be quite secretive at times but you seem to open your heart a bit more this month, ready to flirt and mingle. April marks the beginning of a couple of months where romance is particularly highlighted, so make the most of it.

This new Moon is ruled by the nakshatra of Rivati and on the one hand, has very gentle qualities aimed at spiritual enlightenment and intuitive understanding of how the world works. But on the other hand, this new Moon is also square Pluto in your area of finance and income. Now, I kind of feel that while romance is on the cards and, yes, it could feel quite intense and could happen quite suddenly, if you have children, this transit may manifest differently. It could be that they have to face some challenges momentarily. If you want, do let me know how this transit manifests for you.

April 2013 is also one of the more intense months of the year as we are gearing up to the lunar eclipse on 25^th April – one of 5 eclipses this year hitting your area of behind the scenes, letting go, your intuition, far-away places as well as the area to do with your health, fitness and work routines. All of these areas are highlighted and out in the spotlight by the eclipses. Eclipses are full Moons and as with all full Moons, our emotions are heightened and we react from the heart rather than the head so these times are often also marked with changes in relationships as they affect our emotional affairs.  However, tied into an eclipse, it might be time of powerful change, transformation and a turning point for many Scorpios. In recent years, I started paying very close attention to the eclipses am now convinced that that these times often marks endings or culmination and turning points, they are the wild cards of the transits, the bonus cards and the lottery wins. They shake us up so that we can move from one level of evolution and maturity to another, higher phase, fairly rapidly. While, occasionally, a lunar eclipse can have to do with a change in career or place of work, depending on where it falls in your chart, lunar eclipses tend to bring with them the encounters that change our lives. They bring along those monumental break-ups, make-ups or general changes in status. Whatever it may be, they often signify the point of no return when we are asked to simply move forward in our lives. These times are often major catalysts in our life that provide the fuel for huge transformations. For you, the current time in your life signals the end of one long period - in fact, the last 29 years - during which you let go of this part of your life, take in what you've learned before you move forward with new responsibilities and a new outlook in about 18 months. If your Moon is in Scorpio, you may even consider moving home, city or abroad to a foreign country.

This lunar eclipse also highlights your house of health and daily your routines which is generally emphasised during the second half of April as the Sun, Venus and Mars enter move house and therefore shift your focus. This may mean that some adjustments may need to be carried out in the area of your health and fitness before Saturn, the taskmaster of the horoscope, enters your 1^st house of your self and your physical body next year. So you'd do well to make sure your health is in good shape well in advance of this transit. Part of our daily routines also consists of our work and where we are of service, so during the latter half of April, you may find that work is a little more demanding than usual, perhaps you are handed a new work project or it's your colleagues that are playing up a bit. With the eclipses crossing over this axis for the next year or so, major changes in your work place could be on the cards anyway but with Mars, the planet of war in the mix, Avoid coming over too aggressive or flying off the handle - just for the time being.

Have an active month, Scorpio!

Monthly forecasts are very broad, so get in touch if you are interested in an individual chart reading. In readings, I use the Indian Dasha system in individual forecasts which is known for its accuracy. You can also follow me on Facebook and Twitter now, see you there.