April 2024 Newsletter
Dearest Friends
Kindly note that the days and times given below are in Pacific Time. For Rocky Mountain Time (including AZ until March 10, after which, AZ is on the same time as PT) add 1 hr. For Central Time, add 2 hours. For Eastern Standard Time, add 3 hours. For Alaskan Time, subtract 1 hour. For Hawaii-Aleutian Time, subtract 2 hours. For Greenwich, add 8 hours. For Central European time (CET) add 9 hours, for Eastern European Time (EET), add 10 hours.
April 2024
RUNE OF THE MONTH: Ehwaz “the horse”. A life-changing month encouraging us to free ourselves from binding attachments, develop our psychic abilities, and ride new possibilities with courage and enthusiasm. Asserting our power through positive actions brings a significant sense of re-birth.
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Mercury turns retrograde on Monday April 1st at 3:14 PM until Thursday April 25th at 5:54 AM, between 27º10’ (“A large disappointed audience” and 16º05’ Aries (“Two prim spinsters sitting together in silence”). Its shadow period will last until May 13. We are asked to re-evaluate our sense of self, the manner in which we assert ourselves, and our reliance on our own energy rather than counting on the collective to support us. Rash actions are to be expected. We could jump to conclusions without having sufficient facts and feel so invincible that we impulsively take uncalculated risks. Our courage is tested. Our ability to enter uncharted territory and lead others comes to the forefront. A good time to reconnect with past, unfinished initiatives that we now have all the necessary skills, drive, and enthusiasm to complete.
Following the March 25 Lunar Eclipse in Libra, on Monday April 8 at 11:21 AM PDT, we shall witness a Solar Eclipse in Aries (19º24’). Eclipses always mark turning points in our lives, the effects of which last up to 19 years. This eclipse is symbolized by “A young girl feeding birds in winter”. This is a particularly dynamic cosmic event that gives us an emotional need for action and independence. We shall witness significant new beginnings both globally and personally. The more we shall follow our heart, be true to our inner feelings, and listen to our intuition, the clearer our destiny will be. We may lack objectivity, perspective, and be somewhat self-absorbed, yet our pioneering spirit will push us forward in ways that will open exciting new pathways for all, helping us achieve even the most daring of goals.
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The Moon will be Void of Course (V/O –forming no major aspect with any planet before entering the following sign-):
From Tuesday 4/2 at 10:40 PM till Wednesday 4/3 at 2:08 AM: when the Moon enters Aquarius.
From Thursday 4/4 at 10:40 PM till Friday 4/5 at 4:13 AM: when the Moon enters Pisces.
On Sunday 4/7 between 1:27 AM and 4:25 AM: when the Moon enters Aries.
From Monday 4/8 at 7:39 PM till Tuesday 4/9 at 4:23 AM: when the Moon enters Taurus.
On Thursday 4/11 between 3:04 AM and 5:59 AM: when the Moon enters Gemini.
On Saturday 4/13 between 7:46 AM and 10:45 AM: when the Moon enters Cancer.
On Monday 4/15 between 4:22 PM and 7:24 PM: when the Moon enters Leo.
On Thursday 4/18 between 5:02 AM and 7:10 AM: when the Moon enters Virgo.
On Saturday 4/20 between 5:20 PM and 8:08 PM: when the Moon enters Libra.
From Monday 4/22 at 4:24 PM till Tuesday 4/23 at 4:49 PM: when the Moon enters Scorpio.
On Thursday 4/25 between 4:17 PM and 6:37 PM: when the Moon enters Sagittarius.
On Sunday 4/28 between 12:31 AM and 2:37 AM: when the Moon enters Capricorn.
On Tuesday 4/30 between 8:19 AM and 8:20 AM (1 minute!): when the Moon enters Aquarius.
Mark these periods in red in your calendar and avoid scheduling anything of importance during these times as they would amount to… NO thing!
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Scheduling our activities using the zodiacal position of the Moon
Moon in Capricorn until Wednesday 4/3 at 2:07 AM + between Sunday 4/28 at 2:37 AM and Tuesday 4/30 at 8:19 AM: Good for furthering our ambitions, asking for a promotion, enlisting the support of people in positions of authority, making a good impression, re-structuring our business, and redefining our long-term goals…
Moon in Aquarius between Wednesday 4/3 at 2:08 AM and Friday 4/5 at 4:12 AM + between Tuesday 4/30 at 8:20 AM and Thursday 5/2 at 11:51 AM: Perfect for philanthropic activities, charitable organizations, meeting with friends, making new acquaintances. Good also for inventions, far out, progressive ideas, inter-dimensional and time travel, anything related to UFOs, computers, and technology in general….
Moon in Pisces between Friday 4/5 at 4:13 AM and Sunday 4/7 at 4:24 AM: Great for meditating, sitting by the ocean, anything related to the sacred, dancing, painting, swimming, dreaming, music, photography, film, sleeping, channeling, connecting with the mystical, the magic and the oneness of all that is…
Moon in Aries between Sunday 4/7 at 4:25 AM and Tuesday 4/9 at 4:22 AM: Perfect for intense physical activities, anything requiring forceful, direct action and self-assertion. Good also for leadership, spontaneity, good will, being a way shower, initiating new projects or bringing our car to the mechanic….
Moon in Taurus between Tuesday 4/9 at 4:23 AM and Thursday 4/11 at 5:58 AM: Perfect for any financial matter: paying our bills/debts, asking for the money that is owed to us, opening a bank account, investing in real estate, buying, and selling. Perfect also for a stroll in the park, going to the countryside, connecting with our Mother the Earth… Good also for gardening, pottery, sculpting, as well as bodywork…
Moon in Gemini between Thursday 4/11 at 5:59 AM and Saturday 4/13 at 10:44 AM: Excellent for multi-tasking, curiosity, any form of communication, exchanging information, sending e-mails, calling friends and acquaintances. Great also for social activities, attending conferences, reading a book, watching a documentary, gathering data on various topics, connecting with new people….
Moon in Cancer between Saturday 4/13 at 10:45 AM and Monday 4/15 at 7:23 PM: Perfect for family activities, especially those involving children. Good for spending more time at home, cooking, nurturing ourselves and those we love, inviting the people we cherish over for dinner. Excellent also for drawing, creative writing, humor, and anything requiring imagination and a touch of craziness….
Moon in Leo between Monday 4/15 at 7:24 PM and Thursday 4/18 at 7:09 AM: Excellent for anything glamorous, dramatic performances, being in the public’s eye, throwing or attending an elegant party, playing with children, romance, and creativity in general…
Moon in Virgo between Thursday 4/18 at 7:10 AM and Saturday 4/20 at 8:07 PM: Excellent for starting a new fitness program, learning, healthy nutrition, fasting, clearing our closets, cleaning our home, reorganizing our drawers…. Perfect also for detailed work, the focused use of our intelligence, and taking care of small pets….
Moon in Libra between Saturday 4/20 at 8:08 PM and Tuesday 4/23 at 8:19 AM: Great for relationships, associations, diplomatic exchanges with others, anything related to beauty (a haircut, buying new clothes, a make-over…), art (especially painting and decorating…), a pleasant social event (concert, art exhibition…).
Moon in Scorpio between Tuesday 4/23 at 8:20 AM and Thursday 4/25 at 6:36 PM: Perfect for scientific research, esoteric studies, self-transformation, shamanism, dealing with the mysteries of life, death, and sexuality, as well as insurances and issues involving personal power.
Moon in Sagittarius between Thursday 4/25 at 6:37 PM and Sunday 4/28 at 2:36 AM: Perfect for traveling, religious and/or philosophical activities or matters related to higher education and the law. Excellent for lecturing, learning, perfecting a foreign language, exploring other cultures… Perfect also for athletic training and tending to large animals (horses….).
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This month’s intentional meditation started on Monday 3/25 (Lunar Eclipse in Libra) when we took out as many blank sheets of paper as we had intentions and place them near a window, on a balcony or in a garden so that they basked in the light of the Full Moon in Libra at exactly 12:00 AM. Once that moment passed, we gathered our Full Moon charged blank sheets and placed them in a folder.
On Monday 4/8, take out your blank full moon charged papers and write on each a concise, positive intention. Place them on a balcony, in a garden or near a window so that they are out by exactly 11:21 AM for the New Moon in Aries (Solar Eclipse). Once that moment has passed, staple them together and put them away in a folder expecting the manifestation of all your dreams….
Next month’s intentional meditation starts on Tuesday 4/23 with the Full Moon in Scorpio at exactly 4:49 PM.
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Monday 4/1: Mercury retrograde in Aries (3:14 PM) till 4/25
Kindly refer to the opening paragraph.
Wednesday 4/3: Venus Conjunct Neptune (6:10 AM)
Both a sense of enchantment and confusion marks this day. A romantic situation could seem so perfect that it is almost surreal, yet at the same time could prove elusive and deceiving. We could feel emotionally vulnerable, nostalgic, lazy, and, if not careful enough, prone to a financial fraud. This day is perfect for dreaming, artistic creativity, and focusing on the beauty of all things.
Thursday 4/4: Venus enters Aries (9:00 PM) till April 29
During the next 3 weeks our heart is on our sleeve. We may fall head over heels in love, be impulsive in the way we express our affection, and passionately rush into a romance without much forethought. Wise advice tends to fall on deaf ears. Enthusiastic and positive, we feel adventurous. Creative projects requiring initiative, courage, and bold, dynamic action are favored. We are prone to foolhardy spending.
Saturday 4/6: Venus Sextile Pluto (10:46 AM)
A day that brings intensity and passion. A romance could prove deeply transformative. However, we need to beware of manipulation, coercion, and otherwise underhanded tactics. Cooperation, compliance, graciousness, and compromise are encouraged.
Wednesday 4/10: Mars Conjunct Saturn (1:36 PM)
Practical efforts, disciplined action, self-control, and focused endeavors are required. We do not hesitate to put in even a massive amount of work to achieve our goals. Our decisions are calculated, our efforts pragmatic, and our competitiveness quite high.
Thursday 4/11: Sun Conjunct Mercury (4:03 PM)
A good day for communication, small trips, making phone calls, returning e-mails, and connecting with friends. A certain busyness marks this day, which is perfect for running errands, learning something new, and exchanging practical information with others.
Friday 4/19: Mercury Conjunct Venus (4:59 AM), the Sun enters Taurus (7:00 AM) till May 20th, Mars Sextile Jupiter (11:28 AM), Mars Sextile Uranus (4:56 PM)
The coming month favors peace, nature, sensuality, and practicality. Establishing a solid financial basis, investing in the comfort of our home, developing harmonious relationships with others, and taking good care of our body feels important. We should also take time to smell the proverbial roses. Today, more specifically, is good for gathering with friends, redecorating our home, and offering ourselves a beauty treatment. We move forward with great courage and enthusiasm. Our actions are motivated by a need for freedom and justice.
Saturday 4/20: Jupiter Conjunct Uranus (7:27 PM)
One of the most significant aspects of this year. An unexpected opportunity, gift, favor, or trip could prove most beneficial and freeing. Our enhanced self-confidence, greater sense of independence, and need to expand our knowledge, could entice us to study a foreign philosophy thanks to which we embrace exciting, new aspects of the world. New beginnings are encouraged. Any endeavor begun today has beneficial, long-term effects.
Sunday 4/21: Sun Square Pluto (10:02 AM)
We could be compromised by manipulative people using force to disempower us. A frustrating day that could coerce us into an uncomfortable corner. Best to avoid ultimatums and, for the good of all, cooperate with others.
Thursday 4/25: Mercury turns direct (5:54 AM)
Communications may still be a little wobbly today, but they return to normal tomorrow.
Sunday 4/28: Mars Conjunct Neptune (9:31 PM)
A certain anxiety, restlessness, and confusion mark this day. The situations we are confronted to are complex, unclear, and even deceiving. Our imagination is intensified. Today, alcohol and drugs have an amplified effect. Best to stay away from any addictive substance. We should also avoid falling prey to conspiracy theories or get-quick-rich schemes.
Friday 4/29: Venus enters Taurus (4:31 AM) till May 23
During the next 3 weeks, we feel more sensual. This cycle is most conducive to gardening, enjoying some leisurely self-care, some pampering, indulging in beauty treatments, and starting a peaceful romance. Artistic activities such as sculpting, working with clay, or craft-making are favored.
Tuesday 4/30: Mars enters Aries (8:33 AM) till June 8, Venus Square Pluto (9:30 PM)
During the next 5 weeks Aries natives are favored. Mars in its own sign brings out our courage, dynamic energy, leadership abilities, and strong desire for success. We are likely to be more impulsive than usual and tend to leap into action without much prior thought. Today, more specifically, our social interactions are difficult. Others could prove manipulative and rather uncooperative. Our efforts and charm going vastly unnoticed, we need to adapt our standards and lie low.
Wishing you a powerful month of April!
In Loving Light.
Michelle Karén, M.A., D.F.Astrol.S.
Astrologer, Shaman, International Conference Speaker
Author of Astrology for Enlightenment (Atria Books, Simon & Schuster)
Founder of the Online Llankay, Munay, Yachay School of Shamanic Studies
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