AstroMotivation Forecast for April 2017

“If you’re distressed by anything external, the pain is not due to the thing itself, but to your estimate of it; and this you have the power to revoke at any moment.” – Marcus Aurelius

Scared of the future? Unsure of what is ahead? Feeling unsettled about what’s in the news? In one way or another, we all are. The key is knowing what’s worth spending your energy on. Sometimes there are legitimate reasons to have trepidation, but most of the time it’s our imagined fears that keep us from the happiness we deserve. Only by looking at what frightens us can we free ourselves from its confines. This is the month to say “Fear Be Gone!”

Astrologically, April may bring some challenges, but that doesn’t mean you have an excuse to give in to worry and self-sabotage your personal progress! While we all experience twists and turns in life, this month offers a positive wake-up call for facing our apprehensions, reflecting on issues that concern us, finding more confidence and growing greater courage. This is the month to work through fears!

The first day of April has Mercury moving into Taurus. For the first week of this month, we’re encouraged to take things slowly but surely! As Mercury, the communication planet goes into the sign representing deliberate and thoughtful action, our connections and interactions will be more careful, practical and deliberate. This is an ideal time to establish steady, tangible and steadfast plans in order to bring forth abundance and success.

On the 6th of April Saturn goes Retrograde, lasting until 25 August 2017! This major “backward” cycle brings a time that is best used for introspection and contemplation. We’re encouraged now to reflect upon our fears, doubts and insecurities – uncovering the causes and finding the root element of what is holding us back. By getting to the heart of the matter, we can focus more on solutions, gaining strength to surmount any challenge!

On 10 April Mercury will go Retrograde! For the next three weeks, we’re encouraged to review and readdress our life issues. This is a good time to reconsider important matters while being careful with our words and clear about our thoughts. It’s wise to double-check information, be mindful of details and perhaps expect some delays. Reworking, rethinking and refocusing on plans regarding growth, wealth or creativity is advantageous!

The Full Moon in Libra occurs on 11 April. This Lunar energy highlights the need to find a balance between our personal desires and the requirements of others. Although we seek to be independent, we’re still attached to those we share this Earth with. This is a time of releasing selfishness, coming to a better balance of sharing and finding a happy medium between mine, yours and ours. When dealing with relationship matters and outside forces, let go of fears – otherwise, you will be kept from the happiness you deserve.

Venus in Aries goes Direct on 15 April encouraging us to take action in love! As the Goddess of Love Planet moves ahead in the assertive sign of Aries, we’re offered a wonderful new opportunity to express greater creative activity and joy in our lives! For the next five weeks, we can better share our hearts with others, embark on creative ventures and feel more enlivened by the beauty around us.

On 20 April the Sun moves into Taurus. This is a new cycle for appreciating the beauty around us and within ourselves! As our energies turn toward greater acknowledgement of our surroundings, we’re reminded of the simple pleasures and joys in our lives. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and all around us spring countless examples of the loveliness of our planetary home and the life it harbours.

Mars, the planet of action moves into Gemini on the 21st. This is a time to activate your self-expression. We can now further awaken our curiosity, intellect, connection with others and magical self-expression! In the weeks ahead we’ll find much mental stimulation, new interests and active communication to be the focus! Initiate activities now that encourage your mind inspire your thoughts and allow you to join with like-minded others.

April’s New Moon in Taurus occurs on the 27th. This represents a time of new beginnings and the start of greater joy and abundance! We can now establish long-term goals in order to move forward with greater stability, assurance and growth. As we break old patterns, we come into a time of positive inner change that can manifest in greater prosperity in our outer world.

Lastly, on the 29th, Venus goes into Aries which assists us in having greater recognition and appreciation of our talents. As we embrace more assertive and confident energy now, we’re more able to connect successfully with others! In the weeks ahead we can show more interest and admiration for those in our lives as well as attracting to us what we need for greater love and creativity!

Happy April and All Best Wishes!

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