Innholdsfortegnelse for April 2019 i Horoscope Guide

⋆ ARIES: Make an impression… self-improvement… meaningful relationships… review your options. ⋆ TAURUS: Helpful friends… plan of action… original ideas… change your image. ⋆ GEMINI: Clear the back burner … improve your relationships… enjoy yourself… practice clarity. ⋆ CANCER: Intriguing choices … healthy living alert… family support…art of compromise. ⋆ LEO: Financial offers… a change in direction… business building… improve your partnership. ⋆ VIRGO: Romantic adventure… plan your trip… budget planning… follow your plan. ⋆ LIBRA: Search for love… change of scenery… brimming with confidence… family visits. ⋆ SCORPIO: Express yourself … financial awareness… time management… showing off. ⋆ SAGITTARIUS: Home sweet home… don’t give up… old friends… giving too much. ⋆ CAPRICORN: Stand and deliver… proud of yourself… strut your stuff… full speed ahead. ⋆ AQUARIUS: Invest in your…

Kidwheels: Understanding the Child in the Chart, by Cornelia Hansen. The Wessex Astrologer, Ltd., wessexastrologer.com 119 pages, paper. $15.00 (lowest U.S. price, Barnes and Noble). Unlike the case with some other sciences, psychology and astrology have a natural affinity for each other. Perhaps the best-known example is seen in the wellknown psychiatrist and psychoanalyst C. G. Jung, who used astrology in his client work when he felt it necessary or useful in a given case, carried out a wellknown experiment based on astrology, and in his work Synchronicity: an Acausal Connecting Principle authored a theory that some astrologers feel explained astrology. That last is debatable, but no matter, as the partnership often seen between psychology and astrology extends well beyond any connection it might have with one person or another,…

Monday, April 1 9:46 a.m. Moon enters Pisces. Avoid crowds and irritable people. a 11:42 a.m. Moon square Mars. Take your time. Be patient. f 12:28 p.m. Moon sextile Uranus. Write down new ideas. Tuesday, April 2 1:30 a.m. Moon conjunct Venus. You may be feeling romantic. 8:57 p.m. Moon conjunct Mercury. Discuss personal issues. Wednesday, April 3 a 10:34 a.m. Moon square Jupiter. Avoid excesses now. 9:55 p.m. Moon enters Aries. Ego, speed, and action are emphasized. Thursday, April 4 f 7:40 p.m. Moon semisextile Venus. Casual meetings with friends are favored. Friday, April 5 f 3:49 a.m. Sun conjunct Moon (New Moon.) Promote your personal interests. a 1:00 p.m. Moon square Saturn. You may encounter obstacles. f 9:13 p.m. Moon trine Jupiter. An awkward day comes to a pleasant end. Saturday, April 6…

Intrigued by the possibility mentioned in this month’s “Tomorrow’s News” that Saturn and Pluto might have had something to do with the period of U.S. history known as “Bleeding Kansas” (or “Bloody Kansas” as some say), I decided to look into it. That thought was based on what the phrase implies as well as on some of the stories attached to that period that I have seen over the years in supposedly factual accounts as well as obviously fictional accounts in print, on the Internet, and on film. However, when I began looking into this in more detail, I found that while some events most often mentioned are truly bloody, over the years historians have found that the number of actual deaths that occurred in Kansas during that period isn’t…

Aries Celebrity Puzzle 1 Paul Rudd: April 6, 1969 Loop the words in the list below that appear entirely in capital letters. “ADMISSION” “Wet Hot AMERICAN Summer” “ANCHORMAN” “ANT-MAN” Judd APATOW regular “Our Idiot BROTHER” “The Fundamentals of CARING” “CLUELESS” COMEDIES Former DISC JOCKEY “FRIENDS” “I LOVE YOU, Man” University of KANSAS “KNOCKED Up” “Night at the MUSEUM” The Little PRINCE” “Parks and RECREATION” “ROMEO + Juliet” SIGMA NU fraternity “SISTERS” “Ant-Man and THE WASP” “THIS IS 40” “The Perks of Being a WALL-FLOWER” “WANDERLUST” Aries Celebrity Puzzle 2 Lady Gaga: March 28, 1986 Loop the words in the list below that appear entirely in capital letters. “ALEJANDRO” “AMERICAN Horror Story” “APPLAUSE” “ARTPOP” “A STAR IS Born” The Monster BALL tour BEYONCE “BORN This Way” David BOWIE “Cheek to CHEEK”…

During the next 12 months, you will have a powerful trio of planets challenging you to lift up your eyes and your thoughts to look beyond the business of everyday life. You don’t have to do this, of course, as though the planets may present us with opportunities and possibilities they don’t make our decisions for us, and they don’t do the work of carrying out those decisions. The key actors this year are Saturn, Pluto, and Jupiter, all three of which will be working together during an all too short period of 110 days to tilt your thinking toward what you can do to improve your status in a career or your standing in your community and within your extended family. Such thoughts need to be followed with a…

All positions are for Midnight EST. The longitudes table indicates each planet’s daily position in the signs. The declinations table shows each planet’s placement north or south of the celestial equator. “R” in a planet’s listing in the longitude table indicates that it begins retrograde motion on that date, or may indicate retrograde status at the beginning of the month. “D” means that the planet has resumed its forward (direct) motion in the signs. Exact times for all of these phenomena are given in the Hourly Guide and in the Planning Calendar on the pages following this one.…

YOUR APRIL GUIDE 1st-8th: Helpful friends. It is the perfect time to pursue goals you’ve set for yourself but not fully achieved, Taurus. As Mercury forms a conjunction with Neptune in your solar 11th, on the 2nd, picture how you want to live your life, and formulate a plan to fulfill your dreams. Friends will become important as they act as your sounding board and advisers. 9th-16th: Plan of action. With Venus conjoining Neptune in your groups sector (solar 11th) on the 10th invite a few close friends to attend a lecture or meeting, and if you all resonate with the topic, continue to discover events you can all attend together. Those closest to you will continue to offer suggestions about that plan you started to formulate last week. 17th-23rd:…

YOUR APRIL GUIDE 1st-8th: Financial offers. Planning ways to expand your income stream will be high on your priority list now, Leo. With Mercury, Venus, and Neptune all gathering in your solar 8th there may be opportunities involving real estate, investments, or even starting a business that you can explore with a partner. Find a financial adviser to walk you through the process. 9th-16th: A change in direction. With Venus in your solar 8th forming a sextile to Saturn in your solar 6th on the 12th you will continue to research those financial offers you started to explore last week. Use your networking skills to attend seminars, events, and webinars that offer advice and tips about how to build a profitable business venture. 17th-23rd: Business building. The Full Moon shines…

YOUR APRIL GUIDE 1st-8th: Express yourself. Place your creative expression on the front burner this week, Scorpio. With Mercury, Venus, and Neptune sharing your solar 5th it’s a great time to nurture a personal talent that may have been overshadowed by personal or professional responsibilities. Say “no” to tempting social events and parties so you can take time for yourself. 9th-16th: Financial awareness. Continue to focus on artistic interests that may include music, art, creative writing, or performing. Remember that Jupiter stations retrograde in your solar 2nd on the 10th, so be mindful about your finances. Your creative interests may require investing in materials or taking lessons but as long as you budget wisely all will run smoothly. 17th-23rd: Time management. The Full Moon highlights your solar 12th on the…

YOUR APRIL GUIDE 1st-8th: Invest in your future. Start thinking seriously about the best ways to spend, save, and invest your earnings, Aquarius. With Mercury, Venus, and Neptune gathering together in your solar 2nd, making plans for your financial future may occupy your thoughts. Talk it over with loved ones, look at all possibilities, but ultimately talk to a professional who will advise you. 9th-16th: Time together. The Sun in your solar 3rd forms a trine to Jupiter in your solar 11th on the 14th, so this is a great time for hanging out with friends you just don’t get to see as often as you would like. Try to make this a regular thing by putting your heads together to come up with a social schedule that everyone can…

YOUR APRIL GUIDE 1st-8th: Inner and outer beauty. You have not experienced your current level of self-confidence in a while, so take full advantage of it, Pisces. Mercury, Venus, and Neptune are all dancing in your sign, so you will exude optimism that others can benefit from. Treat yourself to a few new outfits and accessories that show off your inner and outer beauty. 9th-16th: Bragging rights. With the Sun in your solar 2nd, forming a trine to Jupiter in your solar 10th on the 14th, you will be able to brag about a professional achievement. A proposal or project you have worked on could be accepted. Jupiter is retrograde so you still may have to tweak it, but that will not be a problem. You can assemble an enthusiastic…

Anyone past the age of 30, to take a nice round figure, probably understands that there are distinct differences between them and those who are younger or older in the way they see the world. There are many explanations for this, but astrologers say that a key reason for this difference is the location of the slow-moving yet powerful planet Pluto. Our lead article on page 32 explores this idea and gives readers a means to test this idea out for themselves. Our second feature article, “The Stars of the Family of Fashion,” offers an intriguing view of the relationship between the fortunes and misfortunes of the Versace family and an obscure little asteroid named Medusa. Some astrologers swear by the 10,000 or so known asteroids as a key tool…

According to the principles of numerology, the year 2019 reduces to 3 (2+0+1+9=12=3), a number that is associated with socializing, traveling, and working with others. This is the year to meet and network with people who will advance your professional life and enrich your personal experiences. If you are naturally extraverted, this year will be right up your alley. If you are normally withdrawn or insecure, this is the time to come out of your shell. It will be worth the effort. We add the number for the current year to the month number (January is 1, December is 1+2=3) to your own birthday number (1st=1, 31st=3+1=4) to calculate your vibration for the month. FOR THOSE BORN ON THE 1st, 10th, 19th, and 28th of any month Mars-8 vibrations may…

ARIES ⋆LOVE: First Week. The New Moon in Aries on April 5th serves as a launching pad for putting your best foot forward in romantic pursuits. Second Week. Love lurks off the beaten path, stimulating your interest in an artist, musician, or a Good Samaritan. Third Week. The Full Moon in Libra on the 19th sets the stage for a working partnership. Play fair or else. Fourth Week. Your efforts in pursuing a love interest can backpedal, sending you in another direction. Follow the energetic youth. ⋆MONEY: Uranus transiting the house of your resources, cash flow, and possessions (the 2nd) brings changes from out of the blue, causing you to revise your definition of financial security and to redraw your dividing line between need and greed. Breakthroughs in monetary management can…

1st from 9:46 a.m. through 3rd to 9:55 p.m. Last Quarter, Pisces. Good for perennial, biennial, bulbs, root separations, cuttings. 3rd from 9:55 p.m. through 5th to 3:49 a.m. Last Quarter, Aries. Good for harvesting hay, etc.; fair for fruit, root crops. 5th from 3:49 a.m. through 6th to 8:05 a.m. New Moon, Aries. Do routine work. 6th from 8:05 a.m. through 8th to 4:14 p.m. New Moon, Taurus. Fair for annuals, yield above soil. 8th from 4:14 p.m. through 10th to 10:30 p.m. New Moon, Gemini. Do routine work. 10th from 10:30 p.m. through 13th to 2:49 a.m. New Moon and First Quarter, Cancer. Good for annuals, yield above soil. 13th from 2:49 a.m. through 15th to 5:12 a.m. First Quarter, Leo. Do routine work. 15th from 5:12 a.m.…

So, a little bit of personal narrative to get us started, as sometimes in writing this column I don’t feel certain how either to begin or to carry on. After all, I’ve been putting out a column each month since – since I can’t remember when, other than that I started doing it many moons ago, and because I get older each day and my memories tend to get conflated with fictions of all sorts, the memory of starting this column gets hazier by the month. I particularly have trouble getting started on my April column, for, as some of you may have noticed, I took it into my Irish cranium some time ago that I would write an April Fools column each year, and now feel bound by that…

YOUR APRIL GUIDE 1st-8th: Clear the back burner. Exciting on-the-job challenges will keep you stimulated and motivated, Gemini. On the 7th, Mercury in your solar 10th forms a sextile to Saturn in your solar 8th, so try to work with a team rather than attempt a project on your own. Get going on an idea that may have been sitting on the back burner, but which you now have time to tackle. 9th-16th: Improve relationships. Jupiter stations retrograde in your solar 7th on the 10th, and will remain in that state for the next four months. Iron out communication issues in your personal and professional relationships and you will be able to get them back on track. If it takes time to work through the kinks, just be patient and…

YOUR APRIL GUIDE 1st-8th: Romantic adventure. Take a weekend getaway with your significant other or a close friend, Virgo. Mercury conjoins Neptune in your relationship sector (solar 7th) on the 2nd, so conjure up a travel adventure that you have never embarked on before. Think of something you’ve always wanted to do and a place you’ve wanted to go, then set a plan in motion. 9th-16th: Plan your trip. Venus conjoins Neptune in your solar 7th on the 10th, so enjoy planning that weekend getaway you started to arrange last week. You might want to arrange a physical activity like hiking or camping, or consider going to a resort or casino. Wherever you go, leave work in the office so you can focus on enjoying quality time with people you…

YOUR APRIL GUIDE 1st-8th: Home sweet home. Spending more time close to home will be your number one priority, Sagittarius. On the 2nd, Mercury conjoins Neptune in your family sector (solar 4th), so make sure to prepare meals together. Also, now that the weather is warm, plan an outing or two. Get started on planning your summer vacation by asking loved ones for their ideas. 9th-16th: Don’t give up. Jupiter stations retrograde in your sign on the 10th, so stay confident and optimistic even if some of your plans hit a temporary snag. Use this four-month period to reflect on modifications you may need to make to a project you are working on. Once Jupiter stations direct on August 11th, all the changes you made will spell success. 17th-23rd: Old…

1 Ambitious, perceptive, goaloriented. Your education and beliefs are emphasized. Saturn is urging you to work hard to improve your position, so expand your social circle and make new friends. Ruling planet: Sun. Gem: Diamond. (Ali MacGraw, actress) 2 Brave, talented, sensitive. You can achieve at least one cherished goal if you make a real effort. Review your priorities to see if you need to make changes. Don’t neglect your spiritual life. Ruling planet: Moon. Gem: Pearl. (Emmylou Harris, singer) 3 Expansive, loyal, warm-natured. You can gain satisfaction through work and meeting your obligations. Choose activities and interests that can increase your self-esteem. Ruling planet: Jupiter. Gem: Amethyst. (Jane Goodall, animal researcher) 4 Determined, generous, independent. People admire your attitude and good looks. During the next 12 months you test…

If you are like most people, the first thought that flashes through your mind when you wake up in the morning is “what do I wear today?” The answer to that question for those who like to be especially well-dressed comes from the fashion industry, a multitrillion dollar business that provides countless designers, retailers, magazines and websites with an endless source of income. Fashion is not only big business, but is also big news, as seen in the September 2018 announcement that designer Michael Kors was buying the wellknown fashion house Versace for 2.12 billion dollars. His purchase has an incredible story behind it, one that has resonated in the media for years. Versace is named after Gianni Versace, the founder of the fashion line, and in fact the officially…

From April 10 to August 11, Jupiter will be retrograde in Sagittarius, the planet’s home sign. Perhaps no other transiting planet represents the benign side of astrology as well as Jupiter, which is associated with good times, high hopes, optimism, and good luck. When Jupiter is in its own sign, its influence is especially strong. Jupiter transits always have an element of luck and abundance about them. Retrograde Jupiter can sometimes manifest as too much of a good thing, such as winning a valuable prize that puts you in a much higher income tax category. If you tend to gain unwanted weight easily, it’s a good idea to keep track of your calories and to control your portion sizes, while expansive Jupiter is in your Sun-sign, rising sign, or solar…

On April 1, Mars finds himself at 0 Gemini, and by month’s end he has moved to 20 Gemini, staying in that sign until 15 May. During that period he will make challenging aspects to natal Neptune for anyone with that planet in Mutable signs. Transiting Mars squares natal Neptune in Virgo for those born: 9/1928-2/1929, 7/1929-10/1942, 4/1943-7/1943. Transiting Mars opposes natal Neptune in Sagittarius for those born: 1/1970-4/1970, 11/1970-1/1984, 6/1984-11/1984. Transiting Mars squares natal Neptune in Pisces for those born: 4/2011-8/2011, 2/2012-present and beyond.…

YOUR APRIL GUIDE 1st-8th: Make an impression. This is the week to show off all that you have to offer, Aries. With the New Moon falling in your sign on the 5th, you have never felt as attractive, intelligent, or confident as you do right now. Accept challenges at work and attend networking events that you normally shy away from. You will be able to make a lasting impression on influential people. 9th-16th: Self-improvement. The Sun in your sign forms a trine to Jupiter in your solar 9th on the 14th, so you are bound to receive several opportunities to expand your horizons. You may discover that a lecture or educational seminar you want to attend fits perfectly into your schedule. This is an opportunity to acquire new skills and…

YOUR APRIL GUIDE 1st-8th: Intriguing choices. Move persistently towards a goal you have set for yourself, Cancer. With the New Moon occupying your solar 10th on the 5th, professional opportunities will make themselves known to you with a bang, and you will have no choice but to follow their lead. Starting something new will surprise and intrigue your colleagues. 9th-16th: Healthy living alert. Jupiter begins its four-month retrograde journey in your solar 6th on the 10th, so think of this as a wake-up call for healthy living. Choose a diet and exercise plan that fits your schedule and get started on it now. Alert your family and friends that you can still enjoy great meals together, but you will be mindful of what you eat and drink. 17th-23rd: Family support.…

YOUR APRIL GUIDE 1st-8th: Search for love. This is a week when relationships take center stage, Libra. On the 5th, the New Moon takes place in your solar 7th, so make a fresh start with your significant other especially if you have had recent disagreements. If you are unattached, try to discover new places to go where you can meet like-minded people who are looking for love. 9th-16th: Change of scenery. With the Sun in your solar 7th forming a trine to Jupiter in your solar 3rd on the 14th you will continue to steer your relationship in a positive direction. Why not experience a change of scenery? Take a spontaneous drive, or travel to a place you have talked about seeing but never visited. Go with someone close to…

YOUR APRIL GUIDE 1st-8th: Stand and deliver. You may be busy preparing an important presentation or report, Capricorn. With Mercury in your solar 3rd forming a sextile to Saturn in your sign on the 7th, you will be expected to produce something clear, precise, and innovative. You should have no problem focusing, and ultimately delivering something that will stimulate your audience. 9th-16th: Proud of yourself. Venus in your solar 3rd forms a sextile to Pluto in your sign on the 14th, so after scoring points last week with your presentation or report why not celebrate with your significant other or close friends? You deserve to be proud of yourself, and others will be happy to share in your success. You may have a breakthrough in your relationship as well. 17th-23rd:…