Every week of massive transitions as supersized Jupiter enters pleasure-loving Taurus for a yearlong keep. Hooray for a New Moon that’s (lastly) not in Aries and (lastly) not an eclipse! Mars enters Leo looking for a splendid trigger and runs straight into Pluto; are creatives being supplanted by robots? The Solar enters Gemini, trines highly effective Pluto, and sextiles energetic Mars, all in a single day – this usually mild and breezy season is getting off to a more-intense- than-usual begin. And on this week’s mini-lesson, April gives a number of insights on how Jupiter in Taurus may affect planets in different indicators. Plus: Cobblers cobbling, kings kinging, and writers putting!

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[1:10] Mars trines Neptune at 27°07’ Most cancers and Pisces on Could fifteenth (6:44 AM PDT).  Mars in Gemini made a sq. facet to Neptune in Pisces on October 11, 2022, November 19, 2022  and March 14, 2023.

[1:40] This Mars-Neptune trine brings a pleasant conclusion to the work we did throughout that sequence of squares. Vitality is now flowing within the route of what’s really vital to you. The Sabian image for Neptune at this trine is 28 Pisces, A fertile backyard below a full moon – it’s all coming collectively!

[3:19] Jupiter enters Taurus on Could sixteenth (10:20 AM PDT)! Will probably be within the signal of the bull till Could 25, 2024.

[4:07] Jupiter is the planet of MORE, and in Taurus it requires extra creature comforts, worth, cash, property, security and safety.

[5:39] Most not too long ago, Jupiter has been in Taurus between 2011-12, 1999, 1988, and 1976.  All of those years have proven greater charges of inflation within the U.S. economic system.

[6:10] Transits to search for throughout Jupiter’s keep in Taurus: Jupiter sq. Pluto at 00°18’ of Taurus-Aquarius on Could 17, 2023 (6:10 PM PDT); Jupiter conjunct Uranus at 21°49’ Taurus on April 20, 2024.

[6:44] Jupiter’s affect can be particularly sturdy for folks with the Solar, Moon, Ascendant or a stellium within the indicators of Pisces or Sagittarius. The identical will apply when you’ve got Jupiter on an angle of your chart or a conjunction that includes Jupiter with the Solar and/or Moon.

[7:33] Moon Report!  The Taurus New Moon is on Could nineteenth (8:53 AM PDT) at 28°25’ Taurus, on the Sabian image, 29 Taurus, Two cobblers working at a desk. 

[9:33] This can be a very good New Moon, sextile Mars in Most cancers, sextile Neptune, and it kinds an out-of-sign trine to Pluto. This offers some ease and concord that has been lacking in the previous few New Moons.  Subscribe to April’s mailing listing to obtain her New Moon Workbook!

[9:45] This New Moon initiates a brand new Lunar Part Household cycle. Its First Quarter Moon is on February sixteenth, 2024; the Full Moon on November fifteenth, 2024; the Final Quarter Moon on August fifteenth, 2025.

[10:51] Void-of-Course (VOC) Moon Durations. On Could seventeenth, the Moon in Aries makes a sq. to its personal ruling planet, Mars (2:10 AM PDT).  It’s VOC for about 3 ¼ hours earlier than coming into Taurus (5:27 AM PDT), bringing a mixture of aggravation and impulsiveness. Meditate on cooling your jets.

[11:54] On Could nineteenth (10:51 AM PDT), in the intervening time of the Taurus New Moon, the Moon goes VOC for about one hour earlier than coming into Gemini (11:48 AM PDT).  Ponder these Taurus New Moon intentions and carry extra prosperity and safety into your life.

[12:38] The Moon in Gemini squares Neptune in Pisces on Could twenty first (3:11 PM PDT). It’s VOC for about 5 ¼ hours earlier than coming into Most cancers (8:28 PM PDT).  Keep away from escapism and take this stretch of time to think about choices which can be price pursuing.

[13:40] Mars enters Leo on July tenth (8:31 AM PDT) and is on this signal by way of July 10. Use this time to work on artistic initiatives and to permit your self to be seen for who and what you really are.

[15:28] Mars opposes Pluto on Could 20 (8:11 PM PDT) at 00°16’ Leo-Aquarius. Creatives versus AI…let the battles start!

[17:43] The Solar enters Gemini on Could 21 (12:09 AM PDT), trines Pluto in Aquarius (6:58 AM PDT) and sextiles Mars in Leo (10:57 PM PDT). A strong day for setting concepts in movement. The Solar is in Gemini till the Most cancers Solstice (June 21).

[20:06] Mini-lesson:  Jupiter in Taurus for every signal.  Take into account the signal of your Solar and/or your Rising signal when making use of the next interpretations to your chart.

[20:31] Jupiter in Taurus for Aries. Attempt to decelerate just a little bit and benefit from the fruits of your labors.

[21:28] Jupiter in Taurus for Taurus. You may discover it just a little simpler to be a bit extra outgoing and also you is likely to be luckier, however on this case, it’s normally since you’re making your individual luck.

[22:13] Jupiter in Taurus for Gemini. This can be a terrific transit for meditation, self-improvement, and private development.

[22:53] Jupiter in Taurus for Most cancers.  Broaden the scope of your friendships and your associations and discover new pals in unfamiliar locations, however watch out for overcommitting.

[23:35] Jupiter in Taurus for Leo. That is going to be among the best transits you’ll have in 12 years to essentially broaden your profession horizons and to realize one thing huge!

[24:12] Jupiter in Taurus for Virgo. That is the time to make your world greater by way of teachers and journey.

[24:38] Jupiter in Taurus for Libra.  New sources of assist aka different folks’s sources can divulge heart’s contents to you to fund one thing new and vital.

[25:08] Jupiter in Taurus for Scorpio. This could both carry the sturdy need to kind a partnership or to get out of a partnership that’s conserving you from rising. Your important different might be coming into a development cycle as effectively.

[25:37] Jupiter in Taurus for Sagittarius. This brings a need for a each day life that’s extra encompassing. Attempt to not overextend your self.

[26:19] Jupiter in Taurus for Capricorn.  It’s time to play just a little extra, indulge your artistic facet and benefit from the means of self-expression.

[26:54] Jupiter in Taurus for Aquarius.  This can be a good yr to retreat just a little bit and luxuriate in extra time within the locations that actually really feel like residence.

[27:26] Jupiter in Taurus for Pisces.  This can be a great yr for exploring your instant atmosphere, attending to know your neighbors, reconnecting with pals or with siblings, studying a brand new ability.

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