New Moon in Taurus - 26th April 2017...

...@1.15pm in the UK, though the new moon period includes a day either side of the date.

Whether we are already up and running with plans, or just at the ideas or dreaming stage, new moons are about new beginnings related to what matters most to us right now.

And earthy Taurus is about how much the physical world matters to us, and how much our relationship to what is tangible and already manifested means to us. It’s about value and worth… it’s possessions and purchases…ownership and business. It’s what you want to invest in. It’s self-worth and self-value. It’s your rock and anchor in life: what’s steady in an ever-changing world.

Taurus traits are loyalty, devotion, steadfastness

The Taurus experience is the pleasure, worth, and appreciation of the physical

So new moon in Taurus is about new beginnings in any or all of this. We have a lot of retrograde energy right now, including the effects of the recent Venus (ruler of Taurus) retrograde, which also puts the emphasis on the idea of renewal and regeneration, for example…..

for Aries: new/renewed income, purchases and possessions. Renewed sense of self-worth.

Taurus: re-investing in yourself, how you present yourself and how you approach the world.

Gemini: Something new and valuable to immerse/lose your whole self in. Renewal of spiritual values.

Cancer: renewed value of friendships, groups and gatherings. Investing in hopes and dreams.

Leo: renewed loyalty to aims and ambition.

Virgo: the value of perspective; appreciating the journey and where you stand right now in it. The value/wisdom of your experience.

Libra:  renewed sense of trust and intimacy. The value in sharing resources.

Scorpio: renewing valued relationships, contracts and agreements.

Sagittarius: Appreciating the little things. Renewing health and fitness commitments. Valuable problem-solving.

Capricorn: The value of the creative process… re-investing in fun and entertainment.

Aquarius: The value of comfort zones… re-investing in home and family.

Pisces: New or renewed communication. The value of sibling relationships. Investing in local area/neighbourhood. 

April 2017 Horoscopes

Aries

21st March – 19th April

The sun is in your sign until 19^th, so you’re in the cosmic spotlight. The planet patterns aren’t easy this month, especially 7^th, 11^th, 21^st and 30^th, but they are productive and healing. Full moon in your relationship chart (11^th) is about balancing priorities, defying convention, and staying true to your true self (don’t ignore intuition or feelings). Then Venus, your relationship ruler, ends retrograde on 15^th, indicating a turnaround or change of direction in key relationships. Mars activates communication and dialogue from the 21^st (especially 28^th) and there might be a second chance at something that didn’t go well first time round then too.

Taurus

21st April – 21st May

Your ruler Venus has been retrograde (moving backwards) since early March, indicating a time of reconnection, reunion, and review in key relationships, including your relationship with yourself. From 15^th, Venus is moving forward, which means relationships, business, finance, contracts and agreements do too. There’s a crisis of confidence around 8^th or 21^st; so don’t argue for your limitations, or give up faith in what can be.. Mercury retrogrades in your sign from 10^th, which can delay or divert communication or schedules temporarily. But the sun moves into your sign from 19^th, bringing your annual new moon (26^th) which indicates new beginnings that feel freeing, valuable and worthy.

Gemini

22nd May – 21st June

April isn’t an easy month but you’ve learned so much by the end of it that you define it an empowering and successful one. Events around 7^th and especially full moon time on 11^th, might surprise you or take an unusual or unconventional direction (and it might be repeated around 28^th); especially for friendship, groups, and gatherings, as well as career, status and ambition. Mercury is your planet, and it retrogrades from 10^th, indicating a change of mind or approach that helps you prepare for much needed talks or discussions. Venus ends retrograde from 15^th, so relationships and finances are moving forward, and Mars in your sign from 21^st means motivation to complete goals is uber-high.

Cancer

22nd June – 22nd July

It’s not easy to be pragmatic this month (so don’t be!), as many things don’t fit expectations or fully make sense so you have to get comfy with the irrational and illogical. This is most noticeable around 7^th, 28^th, and especially during the full moon on 11^th when key relationships, contracts or agreements are transforming. It’s also noticeable when Venus moves forward from the 15^th, bringing a turning point to surrender into, and go with the flow of. New moon on the 26^th in your friendship chart is refreshing and nourishing given the challenges of the month. New beginnings of substance, stability and value are emerging, with like-minded folk and crowds you want to feel part of.

Leo

23rd July – 23rd August

There are challenging planet aspects (especially around 8^th, 11^th, 14^th, 21^st) indicating challenges for you, but they are serving to strengthen your purpose and resolve. In other words, what gives you a crisis of confidence around the 8^th won’t by 21^st, because all your experiences are increasing your self-assurance. Events around full moon on the 11^th are about sorting your own unique balance of priorities that you’re comfortable with. Venus (love and money) ends retrograde on 15^th, which means a change of direction, and striding forward after a period of uncertainty. Career and ambition might feel up in the air until next month, but the buds of new beginnings appear with the new moon on 26^th.

Virgo

24th August – 22nd September

Venus, the planet of love and money, ends retrograde on 15^th, indicating significant turnaround in these areas, slowly bringing healing and long awaited solutions and answers after weeks of feeling things were forced backwards or towards the past. Before that, especially around 7^th and full moon on 11^th, limits or obstacles might seem unsolvable, but your own planet Mercury retrogrades from 10^th, indicating a review or update in your thinking. This enables you to revisit everything from a different perspective, particularly from 21^st when purposeful Mars moves to your sign, then the new moon on 26^th reveals a new sense of security and self-worth.

Libra

23rd September – 23rd October

It’s not a straightforward month, particularly around 7^th, and the relationship-themed full moon on 11^th. It’s difficult to sort sense from the complex dynamics, yet you end up feeling more clear and straightforward in yourself about so many things. Your planet Venus is ending retrograde on 15^th, so after weeks of moving in different directions to your plans, there’s a slow turnaround to back on track. What happens around 15^th is about healing and re-orientating yourself, and there might be communication or discussion to get there. From 19^th and especially new moon on 26^th, you’ve a new sense of faith and trust in the unknown; exactly what’s needed around 28^th.

Scorpio

24th October – 22nd November

You aren’t really in the mood for being practical as April begins, but it might be an idea to stay sensible at times (7^th, 8^th, 11^th, 21^st, 30^th). Venus, planet of love and money, ends retrograde on 15^th, which means things get moving and you’re looking forward again to what’s ahead. It also holds great significance for creative projects that stalled or needed specific solutions. Sun moves into your partnership chart from the 19^th, and Mercury retrogrades there (11^th) which puts all relationships, contracts, and agreements in the spotlight, and suggests reviews, reconnection, rescheduling and rethinking. A grounded new moon in your partnership chart (26^th) is about welcoming a new sense of security, stability, and self-worth.

Sagittarius

23rd November – 21st December

Some situations don’t come naturally to you this month (especially around 7^th, 11^th, 21^st, or 30^th), but that doesn’t mean they are wrong situations, or that you’re wrong. It’s your desire to step up that is calling you forward; it might not seem practical but your sensible, responsible side is moving you forward in all this, into a leap of faith. Moving into the unknown, learning as you go, is actually the next logical step as that all comes naturally to you. This is most active around the freedom-seeking full moon (11^th), and when Venus ends retrograde from 15^th, bringing deep healing experiences for relationships and important connections.

Capricorn

22nd December – 20th January

There are some tricky dynamics in situations this month; it takes a little bit of counting to ten, and a lot of believing that justice will prevail, despite lack of evidence. Especially around the 8^th it takes effort to not let others push buttons or trigger ‘old stuff’ in you, and again around full moon on 11^th, also around 21^st and 30^th, though by that time you’re more immune; maybe because of what happens around 15^th, when love and money planet Venus ends retrograde, as there’s a change or turnaround triggered by events at that time, along with some overdue healing for situations. From 19^th and especially new moon (26^th) you are seeking security, stability and substance; and finding it.

Aquarius

21st January – 18th February

One side of you cares deeply about being fair on everyone, another side feels fiercely passionate about being able to be yourself, regardless of who takes offence. You are finding your balance in this during April, especially around full moon time on 11^th, also 14^th and 28^th, when your desire for free speech and freedom of expression might get you into trouble with your internal censor. It’s also an exciting time for communication, travel and learning, if you don’t ask for conventional or predictable. Venus (love and money) moves forward from 15^th, in your finance and self-worth chart, and new moon on 26^th is about new beginnings at home and with family.

Pisces

19th February – 20th March

Some unfinished business is being completed this month (though some waits until next month), highlighted by events around the healing and balancing full moon on 11^th, and when Venus (love and money) ends retrograde and moves forward in your sign from 15^th. The full moon symbolises unusual and surprising answers and solutions arriving all month, in ways that can keep your faith in the future strong, even when things feel unfair or draining (maybe 7^th, 21^st or 28^th). Much of April is focused on finance and security and from 19^th communication becomes more relevant, especially with partners and with siblings. New moon on 26^th brings new beginnings related to all this.