You know that I do love to read my horoscope, whether it's compiled by Russell Grant, Jonathan Cainer, Sally Brompton, or, in this case, the Astro Twins, who I check in with on a daily basis at Elle.com. I read the Astro Twins run down of the month of April, for me, a Leo, and I was so blown away with the accuracy, I had to point out a few things for you. Hocus pocus? Or is there really something to astrology?
Leo: July 23 - August 22
April 2013
MONTHLY OVERVIEW:
A hopeful Leo is a happy Leo, so this month you should be downright ecstatic, (okay, not this bit,) as several planets traverse Aries, your freewheeling, optimistic ninth house. (Not the rest of this paragraph either.)
If you can’t seem to get onto a “world is my oyster” kick, be proactive. Sign up for a thought-provoking class or convince a friend to join you on a yoga retreat. A perfect day for taking a mind-blowing leap is on the April 10 Aries new moon, when five planets will be in this wanderlust-stoking part of your chart. Fresh perspectives (not to mention adventurous, culinary excursions) await, so don’t bother debating the “shoulds” versus the “should nots.” Just go for it. (The world is definitely not my lobster just now, but I do have a bad case of wanderlust, mainly for your direction.)
Living large will help counterbalance the heaviness that sinks in on April 12, (this week had me feeling the lowest I've felt, in a very long time,) when plumb-the-depths Pluto turns retrograde (backward) in Capricorn, your sixth house of health and service, until September 19. During this five-month period, you may need to address a lurking-below-the-surface matter that has been affecting your physical, mental or emotional health (or, if the stressor is “big” enough…all of the above). (Yes, I'm having some problems and the weight of the physical ones is wearing me down, maybe I need to investigate further.)
Pluck stressful influences from your daily environment and strip away everything that causes you unnecessary angst. Yes, this could mean hiding those annoying Facebook status updates from someone you were never friendly with in the first place. These seemingly minor toxic effects can take a cumulative toll, so don’t sweep things under the proverbial rug. (Long before I read this scope, I'd been thinking of leaving FB for some time, the constant and volumious update emails are intrusive, I'm a private person and I don't want to be bombarded with every detail of the lives of people I barely know, or knew 20+ years ago, although sad at the prospect of losing the ability to see updates on my cousins babies, the intrusion was too much. As I tried to leave FB, I got a, "why are you leaving?" then a, "did you know you can...." and so I changed... something and now everytime I check my emails, I'm not bombarded by this massive intrusion, it's a huge relief and it sounds silly but I didn't realise what a stressor it was. I now, don't dread logging on to check my emails.)
A pregnancy is also possible, perhaps even one you didn’t plan for—or you could hear news of one out of the blue. (Let's hope it's news out of the blue... and not me.)
What seems like a sweeping development at month’s end has actually been building momentum since the November 13, (November 13 was when we heard the announcement in work that the building would probably be closed and the work would be moved to another location.)
LOVE & ROMANCE:
Your laissez-faire ways could wane after April 15, when love planet Venus enters steady Taurus, your tenth house of long-term planning. Sure, seizing the day (and dancing on tables past sunrise) might be de rigeur for your fun-loving sign, but that doesn’t mean you don’t care about your future. Loyal Leos want to grow old AND stay young together—and if that’s too tall an order for your current beau, you might need to show ‘em the door. (Astro Twins have a point.)
MONEY & CAREER:
Show me the money, Leo! Your sign has a strong career emphasis all month, but for the first three weeks, a swell of planets cluster in fiery Aries, your risk-taking, enterprising ninth house. You’re dreaming big—like, private jet big. You’re jazzed by grand ideas, sweeping visions and even an entrepreneurial venture. (Isn't that normal... for every month?) Freedom is your siren song, so you’re eager to follow the golden thread of whatever project or endeavour feels like your true calling now. (Writing.) The April 10 Aries new moon helps to shatter any self-imposed ceilings you might have, too. On this day, a stunning five planets are in this part of your chart, delivering opportunity and inspiration in droves. (We'll see.)
With so many planets in this ready-to-leap part of your chart, no adventure seems too lofty. If even a millimetre of self-doubt creeps in, return to the famous words of fellow Leo Henry Ford: “Whether you think you can or you can’t, you’re right.” (I love that quotation.)
Stay tuned: on May 9, a Taurus solar eclipse set you down a whole new career path. (I know this hasn't happened yet but it was too exciting to leave out.)
In fact, you could already feel some hints of the goose bump-inducing news that’s on its way to your door. The April 25 lunar eclipse in Scorpio, your domestic fourth house, could bring an unexpected offer to relocate for work, (I'm waiting to hear of an offer right now,) via an offer for either you or a family member. Perhaps you didn’t see this one coming, but in reality, this situation has been brewing since the November 13, 2012 Scorpio solar (new moon) eclipse, (remember November 13th? announcement day.) The April 25 eclipse is an important finale to the six-month cycle that started in the fall. (Six month cycle. The day of the announcement was the day that kicked off 6 months of worry and uncertainty, thank God it's almost over.)
Of course, with introspective Pluto holding up a magnifying mirror to your stubborn ways, you won’t want to shoot the messenger. While you may be seething with (frankly, unhealthy) resentment, retrace your steps. Has “I’ll just do it” or “It’s fine, I’ll take care of it” become a self-destructive refrain for you? (Is my work place bugged?)Your capable ways can be either an asset or a detriment, and subconscious Pluto retrograde makes it very clear where you stand on the spectrum. You can’t spend another frustrated evening at the office (or at home, where you insist on handling everything, much to your spouse’s chagrin). So now is the time to be firm and assertive about your needs—before you either burn out or bail out! (Point taken, I've had a tension headache induced by work for 3 days now.)
HEALTH: MIND, BODY & SOUL:
Feeling sluggish? Now is not the time to chalk up those “off” afternoons to a passing mood or too many Swedish fish. With regenerative Pluto moving retrograde (backward) in Capricorn, your sixth house of health and service, you may need to dig a little deeper, dealing with a matter that doesn’t have a ready diagnosis. (I am having a few problems.) Another issue could be lurking below the surface and wreaking havoc on your physical, mental and emotional health. Since karmic Pluto’s presence can bring up intense clues in your dreams, don’t ignore hints or messages in your nocturnal wanderings, whether they deal directly with a physical or emotional issue. Pluto also rules hidden information, so if you have a nagging feeling that something is not right, demand a second opinion or seek out a new doctor, until you feel entirely reassured. (Okay well, I was talking to Robbie Williams back stage and he was my nephew, what does that dream scenario mean?)
One Leo we know has a history of colon cancer in her family, and when her GI was dismissive of her abnormal colonoscopy, she asked him how he might feel if he saw her name in the obituaries next year (talk about drama-loving Leo meeting macabre Pluto!). Happy ending alert: she found someone she was more comfortable with, who helped her address the underlying issue and now has a clean bill of health. (I'll be pushy, I promise.)
On a happier note, since the fourth house rules motherhood, a pregnancy or news of one is definitely possible. (Stop with the pregnancy news!)
A word of caution: things could take on an unexpected, topsy-turvy momentum, since eclipses tend to bring unplanned events. Look back to mid-November, when the Scorpio new moon solar eclipse sparked the situation that is reaching a potent culmination now. (Official decision to be announced about the building closure and my job in two weeks time.) Perhaps you’re an apartment dweller who learns that your landlord is selling the building (selling the building!) and you’ll need to move out of your cherished abode, (leave my place of work,) the one in which you fell in love, had a baby or just spent some serious quality time developing your rose garden. While this news might feel like an unspeakable blow, (it was,) you may soon see the silver lining. Perhaps an even better place becomes available, or you realise that this is the perfect time to explore home ownership…or to make a big leap and relocate to another city altogether.
A hopeful Leo is a happy Leo, so this month you should be downright ecstatic, (okay, not this bit,) as several planets traverse Aries, your freewheeling, optimistic ninth house. (Not the rest of this paragraph either.)
If you can’t seem to get onto a “world is my oyster” kick, be proactive. Sign up for a thought-provoking class or convince a friend to join you on a yoga retreat. A perfect day for taking a mind-blowing leap is on the April 10 Aries new moon, when five planets will be in this wanderlust-stoking part of your chart. Fresh perspectives (not to mention adventurous, culinary excursions) await, so don’t bother debating the “shoulds” versus the “should nots.” Just go for it. (The world is definitely not my lobster just now, but I do have a bad case of wanderlust, mainly for your direction.)
Living large will help counterbalance the heaviness that sinks in on April 12, (this week had me feeling the lowest I've felt, in a very long time,) when plumb-the-depths Pluto turns retrograde (backward) in Capricorn, your sixth house of health and service, until September 19. During this five-month period, you may need to address a lurking-below-the-surface matter that has been affecting your physical, mental or emotional health (or, if the stressor is “big” enough…all of the above). (Yes, I'm having some problems and the weight of the physical ones is wearing me down, maybe I need to investigate further.)
Pluck stressful influences from your daily environment and strip away everything that causes you unnecessary angst. Yes, this could mean hiding those annoying Facebook status updates from someone you were never friendly with in the first place. These seemingly minor toxic effects can take a cumulative toll, so don’t sweep things under the proverbial rug. (Long before I read this scope, I'd been thinking of leaving FB for some time, the constant and volumious update emails are intrusive, I'm a private person and I don't want to be bombarded with every detail of the lives of people I barely know, or knew 20+ years ago, although sad at the prospect of losing the ability to see updates on my cousins babies, the intrusion was too much. As I tried to leave FB, I got a, "why are you leaving?" then a, "did you know you can...." and so I changed... something and now everytime I check my emails, I'm not bombarded by this massive intrusion, it's a huge relief and it sounds silly but I didn't realise what a stressor it was. I now, don't dread logging on to check my emails.)
A pregnancy is also possible, perhaps even one you didn’t plan for—or you could hear news of one out of the blue. (Let's hope it's news out of the blue... and not me.)
What seems like a sweeping development at month’s end has actually been building momentum since the November 13, (November 13 was when we heard the announcement in work that the building would probably be closed and the work would be moved to another location.)
LOVE & ROMANCE:
Your laissez-faire ways could wane after April 15, when love planet Venus enters steady Taurus, your tenth house of long-term planning. Sure, seizing the day (and dancing on tables past sunrise) might be de rigeur for your fun-loving sign, but that doesn’t mean you don’t care about your future. Loyal Leos want to grow old AND stay young together—and if that’s too tall an order for your current beau, you might need to show ‘em the door. (Astro Twins have a point.)
MONEY & CAREER:
Show me the money, Leo! Your sign has a strong career emphasis all month, but for the first three weeks, a swell of planets cluster in fiery Aries, your risk-taking, enterprising ninth house. You’re dreaming big—like, private jet big. You’re jazzed by grand ideas, sweeping visions and even an entrepreneurial venture. (Isn't that normal... for every month?) Freedom is your siren song, so you’re eager to follow the golden thread of whatever project or endeavour feels like your true calling now. (Writing.) The April 10 Aries new moon helps to shatter any self-imposed ceilings you might have, too. On this day, a stunning five planets are in this part of your chart, delivering opportunity and inspiration in droves. (We'll see.)
With so many planets in this ready-to-leap part of your chart, no adventure seems too lofty. If even a millimetre of self-doubt creeps in, return to the famous words of fellow Leo Henry Ford: “Whether you think you can or you can’t, you’re right.” (I love that quotation.)
Stay tuned: on May 9, a Taurus solar eclipse set you down a whole new career path. (I know this hasn't happened yet but it was too exciting to leave out.)
In fact, you could already feel some hints of the goose bump-inducing news that’s on its way to your door. The April 25 lunar eclipse in Scorpio, your domestic fourth house, could bring an unexpected offer to relocate for work, (I'm waiting to hear of an offer right now,) via an offer for either you or a family member. Perhaps you didn’t see this one coming, but in reality, this situation has been brewing since the November 13, 2012 Scorpio solar (new moon) eclipse, (remember November 13th? announcement day.) The April 25 eclipse is an important finale to the six-month cycle that started in the fall. (Six month cycle. The day of the announcement was the day that kicked off 6 months of worry and uncertainty, thank God it's almost over.)
Of course, with introspective Pluto holding up a magnifying mirror to your stubborn ways, you won’t want to shoot the messenger. While you may be seething with (frankly, unhealthy) resentment, retrace your steps. Has “I’ll just do it” or “It’s fine, I’ll take care of it” become a self-destructive refrain for you? (Is my work place bugged?)Your capable ways can be either an asset or a detriment, and subconscious Pluto retrograde makes it very clear where you stand on the spectrum. You can’t spend another frustrated evening at the office (or at home, where you insist on handling everything, much to your spouse’s chagrin). So now is the time to be firm and assertive about your needs—before you either burn out or bail out! (Point taken, I've had a tension headache induced by work for 3 days now.)
HEALTH: MIND, BODY & SOUL:
Feeling sluggish? Now is not the time to chalk up those “off” afternoons to a passing mood or too many Swedish fish. With regenerative Pluto moving retrograde (backward) in Capricorn, your sixth house of health and service, you may need to dig a little deeper, dealing with a matter that doesn’t have a ready diagnosis. (I am having a few problems.) Another issue could be lurking below the surface and wreaking havoc on your physical, mental and emotional health. Since karmic Pluto’s presence can bring up intense clues in your dreams, don’t ignore hints or messages in your nocturnal wanderings, whether they deal directly with a physical or emotional issue. Pluto also rules hidden information, so if you have a nagging feeling that something is not right, demand a second opinion or seek out a new doctor, until you feel entirely reassured. (Okay well, I was talking to Robbie Williams back stage and he was my nephew, what does that dream scenario mean?)
One Leo we know has a history of colon cancer in her family, and when her GI was dismissive of her abnormal colonoscopy, she asked him how he might feel if he saw her name in the obituaries next year (talk about drama-loving Leo meeting macabre Pluto!). Happy ending alert: she found someone she was more comfortable with, who helped her address the underlying issue and now has a clean bill of health. (I'll be pushy, I promise.)
On a happier note, since the fourth house rules motherhood, a pregnancy or news of one is definitely possible. (Stop with the pregnancy news!)
A word of caution: things could take on an unexpected, topsy-turvy momentum, since eclipses tend to bring unplanned events. Look back to mid-November, when the Scorpio new moon solar eclipse sparked the situation that is reaching a potent culmination now. (Official decision to be announced about the building closure and my job in two weeks time.) Perhaps you’re an apartment dweller who learns that your landlord is selling the building (selling the building!) and you’ll need to move out of your cherished abode, (leave my place of work,) the one in which you fell in love, had a baby or just spent some serious quality time developing your rose garden. While this news might feel like an unspeakable blow, (it was,) you may soon see the silver lining. Perhaps an even better place becomes available, or you realise that this is the perfect time to explore home ownership…or to make a big leap and relocate to another city altogether.
So is it just me or was that prediction, unbelievably accurate? So, it leaves me, us, waiting for the silver lining. Will I have a job by the end of the month? Where will I be based? Will I be pregnant.... lets not even go there. I don't know if astrology is a science, an art form, mathematics? I don't care, it's interesting and fascinating, and it's hopeful. It's a little weird thinking that our lives are partially influenced by eclipses and planetary positions, but it's also comforting to know that there may be reasons for some of the things that happen in life. I believe in free will, I believe in God, I believe that things happen for a reason and if planetary positions shake all of that up, so be it.
Extractions from April's prediction as detailed above was taken from Elle.com courtesy of the incredible Astro-Twins.
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