April 2025 Newsletter
Dearest Friends
Kindly note that the days and times given below are in Pacific Time. For Rocky Mountain Time (including AZ but after March 9, AZ is on Pacific Time) 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 2025
ORACLE CARD OF THE MONTH: “Spiritual attunement” (Neptune in Water). A month requiring extreme sensitivity to subtle psychic vibrations. Something that was previously hidden could be exposed. Precognitive dreams could lead to a more profound understanding of cosmic truths. Our selfless compassion helps us sense and protect the deeper yearnings of others. Refined creative work brings peace and inner strength.
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Monday 4/7, Mercury turns direct at 26º50’ Pisces. This degree is symbolized by: “The harvest Moon illumines a clear autumnal sky”. Communications may still be wobbly today, but all will return to normal tomorrow.
Saturday 4/12, Venus turns direct at 24º37’ Pisces. Its shadow period remains until May 16. This degree is associated in the Sabian Symbols to the following image: “A religious organization succeeds in overcoming the corrupting influence of perverted practices and materialized ideals.” Ending a period of reassessment of our relationships, we are now clear on what makes us feel loved and who is who in our lives.
Tuesday 4/15, Mercury enters Aries till May 10. During the next 3 weeks, our mind is active, positive, impulsive, and optimistic. We jump on ideas with enthusiasm, are outspoken, inventive, go straight to the point, and grasp situations and opportunities quickly, albeit sometimes too quickly. We tend to be impatient and annoyed with delays, and don’t suffer fools easily. Details seem boring. A big panoramic view is all we feel we need to make snap judgements and leap into action. When stimulation is lacking, we may start to feel restless. An amazing time for initiating new projects, moving forward actively with our goals, and asserting our special talents.
Thursday 4/17, Mars enters Leo till June 17. During the coming 2 months, our urge to succeed is magnified. Our sense of purpose, great organization, and leadership abilities are powerful driving forces. Quite competitive when it comes to endeavors that are important to us, we need to be careful to not become too brutal, frank, egotistical, domineering, even overbearing. Gambling is not advised. A love affair started during this transit is vital, ardent, and passionate.
Wednesday 4/30, Venus enters Aries till June 5. During the next 5 weeks, our heart is on our sleeve. We could fall in love at first sight, form impulsive ties, but not be the best at handling our relationships in the long run. Even though we are demonstrative, enthusiastic, passionate, sincere, energetic, and idealistic, we could also be competitive, and eager to take daring financial initiatives. But taking uncalculated risks, being too generous, or spending money more quickly than we can earn it, could lead to heavy losses.
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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-):
On Tuesday 4/1 between 10:43 AM and 1:26 PM: when the Moon enters Gemini.
On Thursday 4/3 between 11:26 AM and 3:50 PM: when the Moon enters Cancer.
On Saturday 4/5 between 3:54 PM and 9:34 PM: when the Moon enters Leo.
From Monday 4/7 at 9:08 PM till Tuesday 4/8 at 6:40 AM: when the Moon enters Virgo.
On Thursday 4/10 between 12:49 PM and 6:12 PM: when the Moon enters Libra.
On Sunday 4/13 between 3:01 AM and 6:54 AM: when the Moon enters Scorpio.
On Tuesday 4/15 between 7:24 PM and 7:37 PM (13 minutes!): when the Moon enters Sagittarius.
On Friday 4/18 between 4:38 AM and 7:12 AM: when the Moon enters Capricorn.
On Sunday 4/20 between 10:21 AM and 4:22 PM: when the Moon enters Aquarius.
On Tuesday 4/22 between 2:55 PM and 10:07 PM: when the Moon enters Pisces.
From Thursday 4/24 at 7:57 PM till Friday 4/25 at 12:24 AM: when the Moon enters Aries.
From Saturday 4/26 at 9:18 AM till Sunday 4/27 at 12:17 AM: when the Moon enters Taurus.
On Monday 4/28 between 10:18 PM and 11:34 PM: when the Moon enters Gemini.
From Wednesday 4/30 at 8:49 PM till Thursday 5/1 at 12:23 AM: when the Moon enters Cancer.
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 Gemini between Tuesday 4/1 at 1:26 PM and Thursday 4/3 at 3:49 PM + between Monday 4/28 at 11:34 PM and Thursday 5/1 at 12:22 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 Thursday 4/3 at 3:50 PM and Saturday 4/5 at 9:33 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 Saturday 4/5 at 9:34 PM and Tuesday 4/8 at 6:39 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 Tuesday 4/8 at 6:40 AM and Thursday 4/10 at 6:11 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 Thursday 4/10 at 6:12 PM and Sunday 4/13 at 6:53 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 Sunday 4/13 at 6:54 AM and Tuesday 4/15 at 7:36 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 Tuesday 4/15 at 7:37 PM and Friday 4/18 at 7:11 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….).
Moon in Capricorn between Friday 4/18 at 7:12 AM and Sunday 4/20 at 4:21 PM: 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 Sunday 4/20 at 4:22 PM and Tuesday 4/22 at 10:06 PM: 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 Tuesday 4/22 at 10:07 PM and Friday 4/25 at 12:23 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 Friday 4/25 at 12:24 AM and Sunday 4/27 at 12:16 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 Sunday 4/27 at 12:17 AM and Monday 4/28 at 11:33 PM: 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…
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This month’s intentional meditation starts on Saturday 4/12. Take out as many blank sheets of paper as you have intentions and place them near a window, on a balcony or in a garden so that they bask in the light of the Full Moon in Libra at exactly 5:22 PM. Once that moment has passed, gather your Full Moon charged blank sheets and place them in a folder until the next New Moon.
On Sunday 4/27, 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 12:31 PM for the New Moon in Taurus. Once that moment has passed, staple them together and put them away in a folder expecting the manifestation of all your dreams….
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Friday 4/4: Saturn Sextile Uranus, Mars Sextile Uranus, Mars Trine Saturn
An eventful, exciting day. We are hyper-active, positive, and assertive. Knowing exactly what we want and going after it with extraordinary willpower, courage, and energy, the pace of our life become frenetic. Unyielding, motivated by a desire to win, demonstrating an amazing foresight, we work hard, and accomplish our tasks with an originality that pays off. Keeping the best of the old, we implement new projects and do not give up until reaching the finish line. Any activity related to electronics, science or aviation is favored.
Sunday 4/6: Sun Sextile Jupiter, Venus Trine Mars
This is one of the best days of the year. Setbacks tend to dissolve. Our optimism, hopefulness, and leadership abilities are greatly enhanced. Our self-confidence is higher than usual. Opportunities for advancement abound. People are both supportive and helpful. Financial investments are beneficial, as are selling and buying. Our friendliness and relaxed attitude attract the approval and affection of others. Expressive and lively, we speak our truth without offending anyone while balancing our needs with those of others.
Monday 4/7: Venus Conjunct Saturn, Venus Sextile Uranus
Re-Venus conjunct Saturn, kindly refer to 4/24. Our personal relationships are likely to shift to a whole new level. Magnetic, independent, unconventional people could prove exciting, but unless we are willing to give each other a lot of space and freedom, and stay clear of any feeling of jealousy, control or possessiveness, might not be very long lasting. Our esthetic tastes tend to be more adventurous. An exciting professional association or business endeavor could bring an unexpected financial development. We could receive a gift or some kind of monetary benefit.
Tuesday 4/15: Mercury enters Aries
Kindly refer to the opening paragraph.
Wednesday 4/16: Mercury Conjunct Neptune
Kinder, more subtle, and dream-prone than usual, our imagination and psychic abilities are enhanced. We could have telepathic experiences. Our dreams tend to be prophetic. We are drawn to spiritual healing and mysticism. However, our rational thinking is not the best. We could miss some hidden clauses on documents, be unclear, confused, lack confidence, and avoiding confrontation, be misunderstood. An illness could be difficult to diagnose. Because the effects of medication, drugs or alcohol tend to be amplified, it is recommended to stay as sober as possible. A day best spent in a place where we can be protected from the harshness of the world.
Thursday 4/17: Mars enters Leo
Kindly refer to the opening paragraph.
Saturday 4/19: the Sun enters Taurus until May 20th, Mars Trine Neptune
During the coming month, our willpower, determination, and endurance are strong. We are likely to be more practical, grounded, and persistent. Our outlook is pragmatic. We are reliable and maybe err on the more conservative side. Our ability to make money is enhanced. Our firm sense of values, patience, reliability, and trustworthiness help us achieve our goals steadily and with solidity. Today, more specifically, inspired to action by our dreams, we find within ourselves a wealth of spiritual resources. Deeply sensitive to our surroundings and keenly aware of other people’s needs, we want to selflessly help them. This day is therefore great for charities, social work, or getting involved in religious or spiritual groups. We are drawn to artistic people who share our ideals, and are eager to develop our healing abilities as well as our creative talents.
Sunday 4/20: Venus Sextile Uranus, Mercury Sextile Pluto, Sun Square Mars
Re-Venus sextile Uranus, kindly refer to 4/8. A day of profound insights. Looking for the truth beneath the surface, we examine, investigate, and scrutinize people and situations. What we learn today has the potential to change our lives for the better. Travel is favored, especially if it is to learn something that enriches and deepens our understanding of life. But let us be particularly careful while driving or operating sharp objects. Taking foolish risks is not a good idea as we could literally erupt if things are not going our way and turn into our own worst enemy. If we manage to use our decisiveness and capacity for action with courage and wisdom, we can literally fly through obstacles and accomplish a considerable amount of work.
Wednesday 4/23: Sun Square Pluto
We could find that situations are breaking down, forcing us to reevaluate things we thought were permanent. A great day to let go of patterns that no longer serve us. Ultimatums may not work to our advantage, and the end does not justify the means if it is not to everyone’s benefit. A great day to re-examine our motives, goals, and beliefs, and know that those areas of our lives that are working well will gain strength in the future.
Thursday 4/24: Venus Conjunct Saturn
Our general attitude towards love is more mature and serious than usual. This transit brings to the fore our emotional responsibilities and could make single people feel lonelier while testing an existing a relationship. A good day to put our finances in order and be more cautious and conservative in our spending habits.
Saturday 4/26: Mars Opposition Pluto
The need to renovate, restore, and rebuild any area of our life that was not working well, is so intensified that this transit could mark the end of a cycle and the beginning of a completely new one. Our power is being tested. Staying true to our convictions, fighting injustice, and collaborating with others in ways that serves the highest good of all, is important. We should however be careful to not become too obstinate or ruthless or try to attain our goals through force as this would have unpleasant consequences. Best to avoid potentially manipulative, rebellious or passive-aggressive individuals. Let us beware of road rage and take extra care if handling sharp objects.
Wednesday 4/30: Venus enters Aries
Kindly refer to the opening paragraph.
Wishing you a wonderful 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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