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Laurie’s Weekly Astrology Forecast: April 29, 2024 through May 5, 2024

The Week Ahead

Astrology shows us that every moment of time carries its own unique energy, inviting us to embrace the rhythm of the universe.

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DREAMS AND DESIRES- Monday, April 29, 2024

The week begins with an interesting transit as Mars conjuncts Neptune (12:30 am EDT) in the last degree of Pisces. Bring your imagination and intuition to the service of youe direct aspirations. Don’t be seduced by the allure of lovely illusions and keep confusion at bay. Don’t make important decisions today as you probably don’t have all the information you need.

At 7:31 pm EDT, Venus enters its home sign of Taurus. This shift brings pleasure, sensuality, and grounding to your relationships and social connections. Venus will remain in Taurus until May 23rd. This is a time to indulge in earthly delights and cultivate stability in matters of the heart.

Meanwhile, the Moon travels through Capricorn, instilling a sense of responsibility and determination and encouraging us to focus on our long-term goals and take practical steps forward.

Questions and prompts for today:

  • How do I use active imagination today while avoiding the pitfalls of delusion (Mars conjunct Neptune)?
  • Notice what house in your natal chart holds Taurus. Seek beauty and love in this area of your life.
  • What responsibilities must you manage with the Moon in Capricorn today?

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DYNAMIC ACTION AHEAD – Tuesday, April 30, 2024

The Moon remains in disciplined Capricorn this morning, emphasizing practicality and ambition. However, at 11:20 am EDT, the Moon enters Aquarius, bringing our attention to the need for independence and forward-thinking energy. This shift prompts us to embrace individuality as we explore a more progressive viewpoint.

Merely twelve minutes later, at 11:32 am EDT, Mars, associated with action and assertiveness, moves confidently into its home sign of Aries. This ignites our passions and propels us to take actions we would have hesitated about previously.

With both Venus and Mars now positioned in their respective home signs, we are more comfortable with efforts to take action and engage in deep connections.

With Mars now in Aries, bold and decisive actions come more easily. We are ready to pursue our desires with spontaneity, courage, and unwavering determination.

Questions and prompts for today:

  • How might you best utilize the assertive energy of Mars in Aries?
  • What opportunities for innovation and progress might arise with the Moon in Aquarius?
  • How can you balance the boldness of Mars in Aries with the detached perspective of the Moon in Aquarius?

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REFLECT AND RELEASE – Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Today the Moon travels through the innovative and future-oriented sign of Aquarius. Our attention is on developing our individuality and social consciousness. Embrace your unique perspective and explore unconventional solutions to any challenges that may arise

At 7:28 am EDT, we reach the Last Quarter Moon phase, a monthly occurrence signaling a time of reflection and release. This is the release phase of the cycle that began on April 8th at the Aries Full Lunar Eclipse. Look carefully at the road you have traveled since the important pivot the eclipse brought. Shed the skin of outdated beliefs, habits, or situations you have become aware of in the past 3 weeks.

Under the influence of this Aquarius Last Quarter Moon, examine your circumstances objectively, and notice areas where you are holding unnecessary burdens. Releasing the old creates space for new opportunities and growth.

Questions and prompts for today:

  • Consider a ritual to support releasing something during this lunar phase.
  • Use the objectivity of the Aquarius Moon to detach and release what you no longer need.

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PLUTO STATIONS RETROGRADE – Thursday, May 2, 2024

The Moon continues through the fixed air sign of Aquarius this morning, keeping us focused on cultural understanding and the needs of the collective.

At 1:47 pm EDT, Pluto, the planet of transformation and rebirth, stations retrograde at 2 degrees Aquarius. Pluto will remain retrograde until October 11th. During its retrograde, it will reenter Capricorn for one more brief visit. During the retrograde, it is important to engage in deep introspection regarding the changes you are going through in the area of life that holds Aquarius in your natal chart. This is a time to confront the powerful changes and possible unresolved issues in this area of your life.

At 2:52 pm EDT, the Moon enters dreamy Pisces, shifting our focus from intellect to intuition.  Expect sensitivity and compassion to deepen as you connect with emotions deeply. Under the influence of Pisces, we are encouraged to embrace creativity, spirituality, and empathy, allowing our intuition to guide us.

Questions and prompts for today:

  • Deeply contemplate the changes occurring in the house that holds Aquarius in your natal chart
  • What practices or rituals can support the sensitivity of feelings during the Moon’s transit through Pisces?

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INTENSITY AND ACTION – Friday, May 3, 2024

Friday begins with a subtle yet potent transit as Mars, newly in Aries, forms a lovely sextile with Pluto. This suggests an opportunity to take direct action on an undercurrent of intensity and empowerment.  encouraging us to delve into the depths of our desires and pursue transformative actions.

The Moon remains in Pisces, supporting us with sensitivity and intuition. We are emotionally receptive and spiritually aware, this is a time to explore hidden realms of our subconscious and connect with our inner wisdom.

As evening approaches, the Moon forms a conjunction with Saturn at 7:04 pm EDT, grounding our emotions and instilling a sense of responsibility and discipline. Confront any limitations or challenges with patience, this will pass quickly.

Questions and prompts for today:

  • Look for an opportunity offered that is represented by Mars sextile Pluto. Take the opportunity only if it is based on love and kindness.
  • What spiritual reality is the Moons conjunct Saturn asking you to develop an understanding of?

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DISORIENTATION – Saturday, May 4, 2024

The Moon continues through the sensitive mutable water sign of Pisces, encouraging us to explore the depths of our emotions and imagination. At 3:06 pm EDT, the Moon forms a conjunction with Neptune, heightening our intuition and blurring the boundaries between the material and spiritual realms as well as between ourselves and others. Embrace compassion, creativity, and dreams, and allow your heart to guide you in navigating the mysteries you encounter

At 4:41 pm EDT, the Moon enters bold hot-headed Aries, shifting our attention from introspection to action. This shift may be a bit disorienting. The Aries Moon asks us to embrace courage, initiative, and independence. Your passions and motivates are ignited as you pursue your goals.

Questions and prompts for today:

  • How can you manage the shift from the dreamy Moon conjunct Neptune energy to the assertive nature of the Aries Moon?
  • find a way to express creative expression and spiritual exploration in the early part of the day.
  • Plan the evening around initiating new projects or endeavors as the Moon enters Aries.

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  • QUIET PREPARATION – Sunday, May 5, 2024

    Although the Moon is in Aries, not a quiet sign at all, there is a stillness in the atmosphere today.  We are in the dark phase of the Moon as we prepare for the Taurus New Moon on Tuesday, May 7th.  There are also no direct planetary aspects today. Even the Moon makes no direct aspects to any planets.

    In this period of darkness, we are called to embrace a sense of introspection and reflection. The absence of direct aspects and the ‘dark of the moon’ offer an opportunity to turn our attention inward. Tune into your inner wisdom and prepare for the new lunar cycle ahead.

    As the Moon wanes in Aries, release any lingering tensions or frustrations while making space for fresh beginnings and new intentions to take root during the upcoming New Moon. Clear away the old and make way for what is new as you align yourself with the natural rhythms of the lunar cycle.

    Questions and prompts for today:

    • How can you utilize the quietude of today to prepare for the upcoming Taurus New Moon?

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The Goal of Astrology is the Alchemy of Life and Personality

The goal of astrology is the alchemy of personality. It is to transform chaos into cosmos, collective human nature into individual and creative personality. – Dane Rudhyar

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Simple Meanings of the 12 Houses

  • 1st House (House of Self): Represents personal identity, physical appearance, how others perceive you, as well as the energy that calls you forward
  • 2nd House (House of Possessions): Focuses on personal resources, finances, material possessions, and your self-worth
  • 3rd House (House of Communication): Governs communication, siblings, short trips, and your immediate environment
  • 4th House (House of Home): Concerns regarding your home, family, roots, ancestry, and emotional foundation
  • 5th House (House of Creativity): Relates to self-expression, romance, creativity, children, and pleasure
  • 6th House (House of Routines): Deals with day-to-day routines, health, personal self-care, daily responsibilities, and service to others
  • 7th House (House of Partnerships): Involves relationships, marriage, business partnerships, and all one-on-one relationships, including open enemies
  • 8th House (House of Transformation): Focuses on shared resources, other people’s values, shared intimacy, the management of boundaries, and powerful transformation
  • 9th House (House of World-View): Relates to higher understanding, long-distance travel, education, philosophy, and religion
  • 10th House (House of Career): Relates to your career, vocation, public image, reputation, and worldly aspirations.
  • 11th House (House of Community): Governs community, like-minded Others, social networks, and those who support your goals and aspirations
  • 12th House (House of Deep Knowing): Deals with the subconscious mind, spirituality, hidden knowing, retreat from the world