Daily Overview of Your Chinese Horoscopes
April 4th
April 4th
We may have a lot to integrate as the events of the past week finally begin to settle down for a while. Although the pressures of the day might seem less ponderous now, the pace of change remains steady because the restless Gemini Moon keeps us in motion as we search for new information. Nevertheless, our desires still work their way to the surface, but not without consequences, as sensual Venus forms an anxious alignment with potent Pluto.
You may be in a state of low-level panic today because you believe that you’re running out of time. Even if you have special plans for the weekend, restrict your activities so you have enough time to finish your chores. It’s not easy to make the best choices now unless you take a few steps back from the social whirlwind, set your priorities and then follow through in a sensible manner. If you find yourself getting swept up in the moment, reconnecting with your center might be enough to bring you back down to Earth.
Fitting everything into your hectic schedule is tricky now because your day is already hopping before you even jump out of bed. But you don’t want to cut one activity short just to make time for another because you hope to get the most out of each experience. However, you’re also tempted to squeeze something else in just because it sounds like fun. Remember, doing more today is not necessarily in your best interest; quality wins over quantity nearly every time.
Sticking to your schedule is such a struggle today that you might believe it’s not worth even trying. But don’t think that having fewer plans means that you will be able to relax. Life will be easier if you accept the fact that you must respond to changing circumstances throughout the day. Keep in mind that your flexibility is currently your greatest asset. Nevertheless, don’t let your eagerness to adapt stop you from digging deeper to uncover the origins of your current desires.
You’re bouncing all over the emotional map today and might not be able to moderate your feelings. It’s easier to manage your desires by keeping them to yourself, and luckily, others can’t see past your smokescreen of complacency. Once you share what’s on your mind, everything grows more complicated, so be careful about what you say in the first place. Wait until tomorrow when the evocative Moon is back in your sign before revealing your vulnerable side.
You may have extremely high standards today, creating unrealistic expectations that are difficult to meet. You can logically understand the reasons behind the behavior of your friends now, but even your objective rationalization doesn’t diminish your disappointment. Instead of judging those you love, cut them some slack for being who they are rather than who you want them to be. Open your heart and simply be the friend you want.
You have high hopes today but things just might not unfold as planned, demonstrating early on that nothing is as certain as it seems. You could end up very frustrated if you attempt to force your agenda onto the changing landscape. Instead, it’s a smarter idea to practice relinquishing control now. Surprisingly, not only will you enjoy yourself, you’ll also accomplish more than you think.
Although you may choose to take a break from riding the rollercoaster today, your emotions continue to rise and fall, giving you a queasy feeling in the pit of your stomach. You have grown tired of the thrills and chills, yet there doesn’t seem to be much you can do about it. Don’t worry; the key is to enjoy what you encounter along the way without being overly concerned about what you might find around the next bend. Be here now.
Your feelings are raw and deep today, yet you are able to navigate through difficult spaces quite efficiently. You’re processing dark feelings quite rapidly now, but not because you wish to avoid them. In fact, it’s just the opposite; you can benefit from your willingness to jump into the fire, experience the intensity of the heat and then let go as the metamorphosis occurs.
Although you might be sidetracked today by someone else’s drama, you won’t be able to stay serious for too long. You’re quick to employ your advanced skills of evasive active, especially if they help you to avoid an awkward issue. But applying a bit of wit and charm at the right time can be the perfect antidote for an intense situation that could use some levity to counteract the gravity.
Playing a heavy-handed role today might not be the best strategy to reach your goals, especially if your attempts fall short of successfully pulling it off. Luckily, you won’t waste too much time being self-critical because you can see the silver linings in every dark cloud now. There’s no need to rush in the pursuit of your dreams. The sky will clear on its own.
Your feelings are transforming too fast to make any long-term decisions now. Although your overall values are constant, your moods continue to shift as you learn more about those close to you. Even if you’re afraid of losing control in a relationship, your fear is likely worse than any possible outcome. Focusing on the best-case scenario now actually helps it to manifest. Your imagination clears the path for reality to follow.
Losing your faith is nearly impossible today, even if you bump up against difficult emotions. An old issue might resurface, prompting you to feel insecure about your family or social relationships. But once you accept that the present circumstances are quite different from your past, it’s much easier for you to see the sweet potential rather than doom and gloom. Set positive intentions, but don’t expect instant miracles.
Watch your mouth! Mercury is moving into always-on-the-go Aries from April 7-23, 2014, so it’s time to brace yourself for fast talk and even speedier thoughts!
Mercury is the sprightly planet that impacts how we think and how we express ourselves. So Mercury in Aries will lift us out of a dreamy daze in how we perceive the world and the people around us. As Mercury transitions from peaceful Pisces to bold and brash Aries, our minds and our words will get less poetic and more action-oriented.
Aries is a Fire sign known for being impulsive, so be careful what you say! Comments might come out of your mouth before they’re fully formed, giving them a tinge of sarcasm or even an edge of insult — whether you intend them to or not. And even if we think we know the full impact of our words, there’s the danger that we haven’t thought far enough ahead about the effect they’ll have on those we care about.
At the same time, Aries is the first zodiac sign — literally, a true leader in Astrology. Our thoughts and speech could become more courageous, yes, but more than that, this pioneering sign could make us more innovative, too. It will be easier to think of fresh, brilliant solutions to nagging problems as we receive rushes of fresh inspiration. And with rebellious Uranus in Aries, too, we can really expect this innovative energy to fly off the charts.
But catch this inspiration as fast as it comes, because Aries is not known for being patient. In fact, it may be more difficult to complete everyday tasks if they lack the flavor of excitement.
Here are some tips to embrace the best parts of Mercury in Aries:
…get too caught up in the excitement of the moment; reconsider any commitments you’re about to make.
…allow yourself to get trapped in an argument, because neither you nor your friends or lover will be in the most logical place to resolve an issue.
…jump into too many new things at once.
…enjoy the fresh perspective you’ll experience when the no-holds-barred warrior sign takes control of your mental life!
…apply your taste for adventure and desire for new experiences to shake up your daily routine.
Today is not nearly as intense and uncomfortable as any of the last three days, but it is also no pushover and cake walk. The celestial bodies are still messing around and acting uncouth as Mercury forms a contra-parallel with Uranus (2:41AM), Venus forms a frictional, 45-degree tie with Pluto (4:41AM), Mercury makes an off-kilter, 150-degree connection with Pallas (9:27AM) while Mercury makes the same kind of 150-degree connection with Vesta (5:13PM). Mercury, Pallas, and Vesta are in cahoots — creating what is known as a Finger of God or Yod triangle in the heavens. These kinds of geometric formations always carry a certain amount of unknown energy — although the realms of communication, transportation, and health appear to be involved in the equation. Because Pallas and Vesta are in the mix, problem-solving — especially related to investment planning and safety-security measures — may be uneven or extra difficult. A supportive, 60-degree sextile from the Moon in Gemini to the Sun in Aries (8:58AM) — along with a research-activating, 72-degree contact between Mercury and Pluto (4:58PM) — are the universe’s way of trying to be Mr. Nice Guy for a change of pace. It is to your advantage to look ahead to this weekend when Venus will enter the sign of its exaltation, Pisces, on Saturday while the Moon cozies up to high-minded, King of the Gods Jupiter in their monthly rendezvous on Sunday. [Note to readers: All times are calculated for Pacific Daylight Time. Be sure to adjust all times according to your own local time so the alignments noted above will be exact for your location.]
Inscribe a pink candle with your name, then anoint it and a rose quartz crystal with sunflower oil. Light the candle. Hold the stone in your hand, and visualize friendships coming your way and new relationships forming. Chant this three times:
“Open mind, and gain new life,
Gone from you, all stress and stifle.
Open heart, gain life anew,
Accept all love that’s offered you.
Positive thought and word and deed
Enter now – of bane I’m freed.
Ancients, hear me – grant my plea
To new relationships, open me.”
Place the stone by the candle and leave it there until the candle burns all the way down. Carry the stone with you.
Source:
Everyday Magic
Dorothy Morrison

This day marked the beginning of Ludi Megalenses, the first day of the weeklong Megalesia Mater in honor of the Goddess Cybele–generally described as Magna Mater. Her cult originated in Asia Minor and came to be centered on Mount Dindymus at Pessinus in Phyrgia, where she was know as Agdisis. Her consort was Attis, and there was a great deal of mythology that surrounded their relationship.
It was during the war with Carthage that Cybele’s cult was brought to Rome in 204 B.C., following a prophecy in the Sibylline Books and advice from the Oracle at Delphi. The prophecy stated that the invaders would be driven back if Magna Mater was brought to Rome. Soon after, her sacred black stone was brought to Rome and housed in the temple of Victoria, later to be placed in a temple on the Palatine Hill, which was dedicated to Magna Mater in 191 B.C.
The Megalesia lasted from April 4 to 10 and originally consisted of games in the Circus Maximus. It was a festival of fertility in the most primal of forums. A large pine tree representing the God Attis was adorned with white cloth and placed in the center of the temple of Cybele. The novice priests would then cut their arms and sacrifice their virility to the God. The severed portions of their manhood were dashed against the pine tree and then buried. This brutal and bloody display of adoration was considered instrumental in recalling Attis to life,k and thus the return of summer growth.

Magickal Intentions: Love, Romance, Marriage, Sexual Matters, Physical Beauty, Friendship and Partnerships, Strangers and Heart
Incense: Strawberry, Sandalwood, Rose, Saffron and Vanilla
Planet: Venus
Sign: Libra and Taurus
Angel: Ariel
Colors: Green, Pink, Aqua
Herbs/Plants: Pink Rose, Ivy, Birch, Heather, Clematis, Sage, Violet and Water Lilly Stones: Rose Quartz, Moonstone, Pink Tourmaline, Peridot, Emerald and Jade
Oil: (Venus) Cardamom, Palmrosa, Rose, Yarrow
Friday belongs to Venus, and its energies are warm, sensuous, and fulfilling. Efforts that involve any type of pleasure, comfort, and luxury, as well as the arts, music, or aroma (incense and perfume) works well on this day. As Venus lends its sensuous influences to the energies of this day, use it for any magical work that deals with matters of the heart.

Friday (Venus): Love, friendship, reconciliation, and beauty.
Waxing Moon
The Waxing Moon is a time for study, meditation and little magickal work (except magick to banish negative energy).
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Sign: Gemini
Gemini: Things begun now are easily changed by outside influence. Time for shortcuts, communication, games, and fun.
Incense: Yarrow
Color: White

I deeply admire and appreciate all of our servicemen and women. The service people not only serve but their families do also. I admire our service people because our country has never called upon them that they did not answer the call. No matter what it was or where it was, they went without question. Their families waited anxiously at home for news of their loved ones. Some came back and some didn’t. I know the first flag covered casket I saw, broke my heart. But then you would see the others that fought their bravest for us, come home. The joyful reunions that brings a tear to my eye. I love to see some father surprise his child at school. You can just feel the joy and love from them. I always hope now that they are home, they won’t have to experience anymore bloodshed or grief.
I am beginning to wonder if these men and women will ever have or know peace again. When they come home to their bases, everything is suppose to be safe. They don’t worry about getting shot or killed. Why should they? They are suppose to be safe. Unfortunately, the incident at Fort Hood proved this not to be so. I don’t have the words to describe how I feel right now. I can’t begin to imagine how those poor families feel, just getting their loved ones home and then have them shot. What horror they must be experiencing.
The servicemen/women and their families need all the support they can get right now. I wrote a little prayer for them. If you have a moment today or tomorrow, say a prayer & light a candle for them. It doesn’t have to be my prayer, write your own. Just remember them in your prayers. Remember what they have given to us and in doing so they paid the ultimate price.
God & Goddess Bless All of Our Service People!
Prayer For The Victims At Fort Hood Oh, Great & Mighty Goddess, We pray for all the victims of the Fort Hood shooting. Hold all the victims safe in your arms till they are ready to be reborn. Hold all those left behind in your arms, comforting them and consoling them. Let them not forget that one day they will all be reunited and what a joyful day that will be. As our dearly departed love ones leave this plane, let us never forget who they were or what they meant to. Keep them always in your heart Great Goddess, we humbly pray that all effected by this horror be watched over and given your comfort. Cloak them in your arms and your love. So Mote It Be.
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