Molly's Astrology for April 2011
Aries and cardinal signs
The month begins with five planets in Aries, stimulating our initiative, desire and self-awareness. As these Aries planets check in with Saturn in Libra, we have to remember to check in with others, and look for the win-win situation. It’s a fired up month— time to take action! But don’t rush. Aries’ engine runs hot; be sure to check your dipstick every once in a while. Don’t let impatience and irritability get the best of you. Get enough exercise and allow for some time to yourself to chill out. Careful with fast cars, hot foods, hot tempers, hot metal; and watch your head.
Mercury retrograde
At the end of March, Mercury began the retrograde part of its cycle. Mercury is the messenger. When retrograde, messages are garbled. As usual with Mercury retrograde, caution lights are flashing around communications, machines, electricity, connectivity, transportation, detailed plans and schedules. Mercury retrograde is a fantastic time to review, revise, rework, revisit, rewrite. As Mercury goes backward, so does our attention and focus. You can use this time to strengthen your knowledge and understanding for a push forward that will take place after Mercury retrograde ends on April 23.
Cardinal T-square
April 10-18 is a challenging week, with Mercury and Mars in Aries forming a t-square with Saturn in Libra and Pluto in Capricorn. It’s a test of your will and endurance, requiring inner and possibly outer strength to handle and push through obstacles. The Saturn-Mars combination tends toward extreme frustration and angry outbursts. Pluto in the mix brings repressed emotions to the table. People push our buttons. Whether they do it intentionally or accidentally, it’s up to us to take a step back. Don’t get sucked into someone else’s drama. Choose your battles wisely. Be careful with fire, in traffic, and with sharp or dangerous objects, volatile people. Remember, this too shall pass.
The energy turns quickly to the positive in late April and into May, as Jupiter begins to approach a friendly trine to the Moon’s North Node. Details in May’s forecast.
Mark your calendar!
The best days for your top priority plans are April 1, 20, 22, 27.
Take it easy April 2, 3, 10, 11, 17-19, 26, 30.
Molly Cliborne Gauthier
1 · Mia Edwards · 2 April 2011
This text is so good! Thank you! I always follow your writings and teachings!
All the very best to you! ♥
Mia
2 · birdmo · 2 April 2011
Thanks! I needed this!!!
3 · Marie · 2 April 2011
Thank Molly – I look forward to your Monthly dose of caution ! …. and advice!
4 · Bonnie · 2 April 2011
Thank you!
5 · Leah · 8 April 2011
Ughhh… ominous happenings… I really appreciate this post, especially the bit about the T-square:
Pluto is transiting my crazy (we’re talking triple Rx Uranus-Neptune-Saturn conjunction intercepted in Cap with all kinds of crazy aspects)fourth house. I moved back in with my dad a few months ago, who happens to be a Sun/Mars/Asc Aries. Aries rules my 8th house of deep emotion….
Universe, bring it on.
6 · nancoo · 17 April 2011
Well…I have finally learned to “lay low” during the Mercury Retrograde. As a Libra with Saturn in Libra in my birth chart….and being born during a Mercury Retrograde period, I have found out that relaxing and “going with the flow” during this time is the best thing to do.
I had several important projects that started right before MR during the shadow period. I scaled back on completing them during MR and instead, decided to do status REviews of each project before I go forward after the 24th. So far, all is well!
Plus, I did finally get a long overdue settlement in a legal matter…the truth finally came to light during a REview of the facts!!
The only bummer MR thing that happened that I could not prevent was a costly auto REpair…Oh Well, not bad in all…