This month the self and the other are marked by the experience of both romantic and physical intensity.
April 1-3
The month starts with inspiration and focus as the Moon goes through Sagittarius, aspected by Saturn. Sagittarius is an inspired sign, ruled by Jupiter, bringing idealism and hope. But expect a sense of optimism to be tempered by the realism and pressure of Saturn. This is a great mix of theory and practice toward greater emotional self-growth and development.
April 5-8
There could be a lot of passion and creativity as the Sun, Mars, and Venus join in Pisces. Venus and Mars together always make for intense sensuality and even sexual passion. This is more magnified by the exalted Venus and the empowering Sun. If you’re not careful, you might make a baby now. Besides that, you can create on many dimensions and levels, including the artistic.
April 9
A new cycle of creativity and metaphysical awareness begins on the New Moon in Pisces. The New Moon unites action and feeling, initiating a 30-day cycle. This New Moon in Pisces has qualities of escapism, creativity, and fighting for our spiritual values. A prominent Mars/Venus conjunction (mentioned above) brings relationship potential and transformation for the next 30 days along with a strong attraction/repulsion quality to this time. Observe yourself on these extremes and try to connect them to something more sublime.
The New Moon happens in the Nakshatra of Revati, ruled by the gentle god Pushan, the shepherd. It is here that the weary soul is safely led home, after a long journey. Caring for animals may be important this next month.
April 11-12
The metaphysics of Pisces quickly turns to action, perhaps even aggression, when the Moon goes into Aries and joins Venus, Mars, and Ketu and is aspected by Saturn. Unusually, both Mars and Venus change signs and enter Aries directly after the New Moon mentioned above. This immediately brings the metaphysical awareness of Pisces into the sphere of action, impulsively and impetuously. Your level of discipline will be tested now.
April 13-14
Emotions should settle down once the exalted Moon enters Taurus and joins Jupiter. The fixed earth energy of Taurus calms the emotional restlessness of the Moon (representing the heart). Additionally, the conjunction of Jupiter with the Moon brings a lot of optimism and deeper inquiry into the deeper meaning of our life.
April 18-19
Emotional probing and action will be the norm when the Moon is in Cancer, aspected by both Saturn and Mars. With Moon becoming squeezed by Saturn (pressure) and Mars (aggression and strength), there may be no room left for connecting to your heart. The deeper key is to make space for discipline and solitude.
April 23-24
Organizing your inner and outer environment will be important with the Moon in Virgo aspected by Jupiter. This is also a good time for all kinds of study and detailed work including astrology and metaphysics.
April 25
The pain and glory of connection and separation from others will be intense on the Full Moon in Libra. This Full Moon is also joined Saturn (retrograde) and Rahu, the North Node. The contrast between the “self and other” could hardly be more magnified than at this time. Not only is the Moon full (bringing a lot of emotional attachment), but it is also opposite an exalted Sun in Aries. The big takeaway here is the need to honor your own individual path before trying to compromise with others. Solitude is your friend.
This Full Moon takes place in the Nakshatra of Swati, ruled by the Vedic God Vayu (personified by the monkey god Hanuman). The power of prana (breath) to vitalize and energize the mind is important today. Break out the vinyasa practice today.
April 27-28
The emotional intensity continues right after the Full Moon with the moon in Scorpio aspected by Jupiter. The Moon is debilitated in Scorpio, due to the restless and fearful nature of this sign. Be careful of jealousies and distortions now. But the glance of Jupiter, aspecting and from Taurus, lends grace and insight amidst some major “paranoid meltdown” potential. Channel all of that emotion into devotion, bhakti.
Sam Geppi is an internationally-respected Vedic astrology teacher. For free Vedic astrology DVDs and courses for students at all levels, visit: samgeppi.com.
Sam Geppi (Sadasiva) is the author of Yoga and Vedic Astrology and The Ascendant—108 Planets of Vedic Astrology. He is the founder of the American Academy of Vedic Art and Science which offers three levels of certification programs in Vedic Astrology. Currently the Academy has more than 120 students enrolled. Visit Sam’s website at: vedicartandscience.com.