Keep plans flexible and stay ready to improvise. Retrograde Mercury is in full trickster mode as Jupiter approaches a conjunction with change-master Uranus. We might think we know what must be done, and, with a little extra effort, probably can make it happen, but Mercury might have other ideas. When construction smashes the optic cable bringing internet to the county, instead of railing against the fates, let’s see how else the universe wants us to spend our time. Or so I was just reminded.
Jupiter, the planet of expansion and bounty, conjuncts electrifying and change-inducing Uranus in earthy Taurus on April 20 and affects us throughout the spring. This conjunction occurs roughly every 13 years and inspires an impatient urge for freedom, societal change, and a technological surge forward. It can stimulate an upgrade in home tech, but as it occurs in the middle of Mercury retrograde, that upgrade might be stimulated by some mechanical or electrical spasm.
As this change-invoking conjunction occurs in an earth sign it could synchronize with literal and metaphorical tectonic shifts. It urges us to adjust the foundations of our systems and check the foundations of our houses. Challenges that shake us up could also bring fresh opportunity.
FRIDAY, APRIL 12: Morning could bring irritating snafus; keep communication open to adjust on the fly. Rein in pointed quips and take edgy comments lightly as the verbal, nervy Gemini moon squares dour Saturn and martial Mars. The afternoon smooths out, but make sure to clarify rough understandings. Share funny Mercury retrograde stories tonight.
SATURDAY, APRIL 13: Morning may not go as planned but look for unexpected connections and make the best of it. The moon enters domestic, self-protective Cancer midday and encourages us to take care of the home front. Evening could bring minor explosions unless we stay cool and situationally aware as Mars semi-squares Pluto. Give people room to complain but don’t jump to conclusions.
SUNDAY, APRIL 14: Enjoy soup or other comfort foods, soothing words, and low expectations as the Cancer moon trines Saturn and Mars. Offer reassurance and support. Let problems sit in a sacred place and take a break.
MONDAY, APRIL 15: Find missing pieces — including last-minute tax info — as Mercury conjuncts Chiron and put those pieces together. Our minds can delve into the past, but don’t perseverate on mistakes; also remember the year’s gifts. As the moon enters shining Leo tonight, grace everyone with a moment in the center so they don’t wrestle for it.
TUESDAY, APRIL 16: We could wake up aware of all that’s wrong in our world as the moon opposes Pluto or choose to be grateful for what we find valuable in the face of life, death, and Mercury retrograde. We might feel the need to dramatize in order to express our feelings this morning. Connect, socialize, and get creative as the moon approaches a trine with Venus this evening.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17: Look for evidence of coming major changes; assess what’s needed to adapt and roll with it and where to jump sideways. Our feelings may come out with a touch of melodrama, but it helps us see what’s going on inside. Give everyone room for poetic license and take it all with a grain of salt.
THURSDAY, APRIL 18: Technical matters can temporarily fall into place. Under this Virgo moon we can either waste our energy in cranky worry or fix things. Put that nervy intelligence to work; pray rather than worry and tend to the details rather than overthink. Our guts may need extra fresh food and kindness. ◀
