This week’s astrology forecast: April 15th to 21st 

  David Pond in Reno May 17th - 22nd

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I will be in Reno next month, giving a talk at Lorna Benedict's healing studio and I will be available for astrology readings while I am in town.

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Consultations. If you would like to schedule an astrology reading, call Laurie at 360-918-8411, or email her at dpond11@gmail.com and she will help you make the arrangements.

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Message for the week:

The much-anticipated Jupiter/Uranus conjunction in Taurus occurs this weekend, opening the door for adventures, getting off the beaten path, exploration, and unexpected opportunities. This conjunction occurs every 14 years, and historically, has shown to be a time of major new beginnings and breakthroughs—in the arts, sciences, technology and lifestyles:

Music: Bob Dylan, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Elvis, Bo Diddley, Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, Miles Davis, Louis Armstrong, Billie Holiday, and Joni Mitchel all launched their first albums during a Jupiter/Uranus conjunction.

Film: Charlie Chaplin’s “Charlie”, first talkies, Monty Python, Spielberg, Scorsese, Polanski, Paul Newman, and Woody Allen all launched their first movies. Notable films: Easy Rider and Alice’s Restaurant exemplified the spirit of this conjunction.

Technology firsts: telegraph, light bulb radio broadcast, TV transmission, internet, computer, quantum physics. space flight, wright brothers, and the Moon landing

Literature: Shakespeare, Milton (Paradise Lost), Dostoevsky, Melville, Dickens, Mark Twain, Henry James, Jane Austin, , William Blake, Emily Dickinson, and Alan Ginsberg all published their first writings, again, during Jupiter/Uranus conjunctions.

Cultural: Woodstock as well as 16 other mass music festivals.

This is a wave you will want to catch—if you are ready to launch something, this is the ideal time. In general, this transit is so positive in its potential, the only downside might be not taking advantage of an unexpected opportunity that presents itself. The heads up this week is to stay open to new experiences and unexpected opportunities.

Mercury (the mind), Venus (values) and Chiron (the wounded healer) are all conjunct this week in Aries—a good time to draw on the strength of courage for moving forward, and perhaps bolster others who may lack courage.

Monday: Mercury is conjunct Chiron—you may be called on to motivate a co-worker, friend, or family member to move forward with confidence. The Moon is in Cancer square to the Sun in Aries, while also being in a flowing trine to Neptune. You may experience some push-pull within yourself as to whether to be cautious or bold, with the Aries/Cancer square—draw on faith (Neptune) to proceed. The Moon will be moving into high-spirited Leo this evening.

Tuesday: Let your light shine today with the Moon in big-hearted Leo with no aspects. “Put a little love in your heart”, are great lyrics to carry as a mantra to take advantage of this unimpeded Leo energy.

Wednesday: This is a good day to unleash your inner rebel and push yourself to be more innovative and to reach for the stars, with the Moon in confident, creative Leo and motivated by the Jupiter/Uranus conjunction. The Moon in a supportive trine the Mercury/Chiron conjunction will facilitate communication and persuasiveness.

Thursday:  This is a good day for spring cleaning with the Moon entering fastidious Virgo this morning. This is excellent for tackling some of the “to do” list, getting rid of clutter and old stuff, and generally getting your life to run more efficiently.

Friday: The Sun enters quality-seeking Taurus this morning, initiating a month of enhancing security and the quality of your life. A little bit of luck is in the air with Mars sextile to the fortunate Jupiter/Uranus conjunction—act on unexpected opportunities. The Moon is in task-oriented Virgo, and you may feel pressure to get everything done before the weekend with an opposition to pressure laden Saturn this afternoon—Breathe!

Saturday: A potent day in the heavens with much going on. The much-anticipated Jupiter/Uranus conjunction occurs today—stay open to unexpected opportunities and stretch your wings to catch hold of the updraft. The Moon is in conscientious, detail-minded Virgo in a harmonious trine to this conjunction—see the big picture but focus on the next step. There may be some confusion this afternoon during the opposition to the Mars/Neptune conjunction, however a peaceful and harmonious evening unfolds with the Moon entering harmony seeking Libra.

Sunday: You may have to work at keeping the peace today, or avoid manipulative people, with the Sun square to manipulative Pluto and the Moon in fair-minded Libra. Libra, the sign of the scales of balance seeks win-win involvements with others—this is a day to consider to compromise is a failed win-win. If it doesn’t feel fair, don’t do it.

May the stars be with you!

David

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