For the week of Monday, Apr 10th, 2017

• General Horoscope

  A Full Moon in Libra on Tuesday will have everyone focused on partnership matters. Expect illumination, fulfillment, and in some cases, an ending. It doesn’t have to be the end of an actual relationship; rather, it could be the ending to an outworn pattern of relating between you and your mate. This can be a good thing. In fact, love is quite promising this week thanks to Venus finally turning direct on Saturday after having been retrograde since March 4. Her sextile to Mars on Sunday is sure to make you realize she’s feeling extra frisky, and ready to romp again.

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  Aries Horoscope Mar 21 – Apr 19

  At last, you and your sweetheart will be able to reach an understanding regarding your relationship and where it’s headed. On Tuesday, A Full Moon in your partnership sector will wake the both of you up with a lightbulb moment that can catapult you two into extraordinarily fulfilling romantic potential. Expect a breakthrough after the breakdown you’ve gone through regarding your love life over the last few weeks. You can thank Venus turning direct on Saturday.

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  Taurus Horoscope Apr 20 – May 20

  There might be changes in the division of labor between you and your mate this week. Perhaps you’re tired of doing certain chores and want to see your partner take over a few of them. Or, it’s possible that you and your love will discard an old agreement regarding these matters in order to devise a new and more appropriate one. After Saturday, you’ll also feel like your love life and social life are back on track. If single, wait until the weekend for a first date with someone you meet through friends or on the internet. You won’t be disappointed.

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  Gemini Horoscope May 21 – Jun 20

  Romantic gratification is yours! This Tuesday, a Full Moon in your true love sector promises deep and fulfilling affection from your mate. You’ll certainly feel the love if you’re dating someone special. Your love life gets even better after Saturday when you notice that your mate is being much more supportive of your career goals. He or she might even help you pursue one of them in a behind-the-scenes way to ensure you receive all the accolades.

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  Cancer Horoscope Jun 21 – Jul 22

  Compromise between you and your love is finally possible. This week, the two of you may come to a joint realization about what is really best for your family, or what is best for the two of you domestically. You may also hear emotional news from a relative and lean on each other for comfort. If you’re single, pay attention to anyone you meet this weekend. Someone from a different culture or religion may pique your interest. You might even meet this person through a friend.

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  Leo Horoscope Jul 23 – Aug 22

  A decision about your relationship will become final this week. On Tuesday, a Full Moon in your communication sector assures this. Happily, it’s likely that you and your partner will be in total agreement, leading to a deepening of your partnership. This might have something to do with joint finances. A solution about money that has been plaguing the both of you for weeks is finally emerging. You both see the light at the end of the tunnel.

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  Virgo Horoscope Aug 23 – Sep 22

  Any uncertainty you’ve had about the state of your relationship is about to melt away. This week, on Saturday, Venus will finally turn direct after having been retrograde since March 4. Over the last few weeks you and your partner have worked through intimacy and financial issues, but also any disenchantment either one of you has felt with the other. If you have come out from this retrograde stronger as a couple, you’ll certainly know it now. If, however, you realize the love has somehow dissipated, you’ll be realistic about that as well.

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  Libra Horoscope Sep 23 – Oct 22

  Complications with an office romance will finally be on the road to resolution. Not only are you and your lover tired of any flack you’ve received on the job for your love affair, but you’re also tired of the gossip — and judgment. Surprisingly, after Saturday, you might begin to receive apologies and blessings from others. Alternatively, you might not have an office romance; instead, you and your mate might have been focused on getting healthier together, or making changes in the routine of your relationship. By the weekend, you’ll realize how far you’ve come.

   

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  Scorpio Horoscope Oct 23 – Nov 21

  You have finally come to a realization about your love life, and this week you’ll be ready to share it. If an ex has come back into your life, it’s possible that you’ve been pulled into a complicated love triangle — at least on a mental level. Now you’ll know for sure if you want to remain with the person you’re with, or give your old flame another chance. Alternatively, you and your sweetheart might also come to a resolution about whether or not to have a child. Either way, your hidden feelings come to the surface. If you’ve been trying to hide a certain emotion from your partner, you won’t be able too much longer.

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  Sagittarius Horoscope Nov 22 – Dec 21

  A long-held dream or aspiration you’ve shared with your partner is about to be fulfilled. This can be any goal the two of you have in common and have been working towards, but one thing is certain — the gratification you’ll feel will be tremendous! Another possibility is that the dream you’ve had is actually about a relationship. If you have been single, the ideal potential mate might come into your life this week. Be open.

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  Capricorn Horoscope Dec 22 – Jan 19

  A decision you and your sweetheart have stumbled over will finally be sorted out. Not only will compromise be easier to reach, but it’s likely that your lover is finally understanding your inspired thoughts or dreams, and showing them more support. After Saturday, if you’re single, you’ll have the green light to begin dating someone new you may have recently met. The chemistry between you and this person will be palpable. Yes!

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  Aquarius Horoscope Jan 20 – Feb 18

  If you’re traveling overseas, it’s possible that you’ll meet someone you share an instant attraction to. You might even feel like this person is your other half, and you will be compelled to explore the potential regardless of any geographic obstacles. Another possibility is that a legal matter between you and your partner will be coming to an end this week. This is most likely the case if you’re going through a divorce, but it might also have to do with a court case you’ve both been in together. Either way, you’ll be relieved that it’s over.

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  Pisces Horoscope Feb 19 – Mar 20

  Although Venus has been retrograde since March 4, the period after April 2 has been most difficult for you. That’s because Venus dipped back into Pisces on April 2. Her retrograde through your sign has forced you to look deeper at what personal changes you need to make in order to improve your current relationship, or ensure that your next romance is more successful. Most likely, this had to do with accepting where, in your love life, you tend to fool yourself. After Saturday, however, Venus will finally turn direct which allows you to put this newfound clarity to work.

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Mercury Retrograde Horoscopes Spring 2017

Get back on the right track during this Mercury Retrograde

By Maria DeSimone

Spring, Mercury-retrograde, Horoscopes, Astrology

This spring, Mercury will retrograde through two zodiac signs, giving us a cosmic opportunity to re-evaluate more than one area of our life in order to make sure we’re on the right track.

On April 9, he’ll turn retrograde at 5 degrees of Taurus. Then on April 20, Mercury will back into Aries, where he’ll remain retrograde until May 3. Re-assessing the material side of your life (Taurus) as well as your personal identity (Aries) during this retrograde will keep your mind extra busy…

Be sure to read your sign’s horoscope below to see what this Mercury Retrograde cycle will bring up in your world!

Aries Horoscope (March 21 – April 19)

Money and identity are very much intertwined. This will be quite an interesting Mercury Retrograde cycle, because you’ll start out revising your ideas and thoughts connected to finances, but by April 20 your concerns will turn toward your self. How are you communicating — or miscommunicating — to others? Is it affecting your ability to earn money? Are you on the right track when it comes to developing your talents? These are a few of the many questions you’ll want to tackle during this time.

Taurus Horoscope (April 20 – May 20)

Initially, you may take a giant step back and realize that your words are not coming out in the way you intend during this Mercury Retrograde. If they are, then there might be something amiss in your delivery, because they are certainly not being received in the correct way by others. Use the first part of this retrograde phase to address this.

After April 20 you might want to spend more time alone revising an important communications-related project. Or, you might rehash unresolved matters during therapy. A breakthrough is possible after May 3 when Mercury turns direct.

Gemini Horoscope (May 21 – June 20)

You might fly under the radar during the first half of this Mercury Retrograde cycle. There’s something about your communication that you may feel insecure about. If so, until April 20, you’ll have a wonderful opportunity to work through it. After the 20th you’ll begin putting it into practice as you notice there’s more happening socially. If you are working on a presentation or speech, this will be a perfect time to have a few practice runs in order to work out any kinks. Schedule it after May 3.

Cancer Horoscope (June 21 – July 22)

If you’re working on a website, social media campaign, or other internet-related project, there might be a few hiccups to work through during this Mercury Retrograde. After the April 20 you will have an opportunity to revise the strategy you’re taking in order to achieve a significant career goal. You may also realize that this is not the time to start anything new, but instead to perfect what you already have in the works. Your boss will notice. Lastly, be wary of miscommunication to a higher-up. Avoid vital conversations until after May 3 when Mercury is direct again.

Leo Horoscope (July 23 – Aug. 22)

Even if you’re not ready to take on an entirely new career path, it may soon become clear that unless you go back to school or study for a license or certification, you won’t be able to get ahead. Until April 20 you’ll re-evaluate your professional goals, then after this point you’re likely to hit the books. Hire a tutor or ask someone to help you with the more difficult material, since it may not be easy to assimilate on your own until after May 3.

Virgo Horoscope (Aug. 23 – Sept. 22)

You might feel as if you’re having a crisis of faith until April 20. Re-evaluating your beliefs or spirituality is likely during the first half of this Mercury Retrograde cycle. Fortunately, you’re likely to have a deep breakthrough that will lead you to your truth.

After the 20th and until May 3, you’re likely to focus on fixing any financial mishaps you discover. Errors in taxes or financial documents may be found just in the nick of time.

Libra Horoscope (Sept. 23 – Oct. 22)

During the first portion of this Mercury Retrograde cycle you’re likely to pay close attention to your financial life. One possibility is that you’re applying for a line of credit, student loan, or mortgage. If the paperwork is delayed, be patient. Do what you can to ensure you have submitted all of the proper documentations. Same goes if you are experiencing any frustration with insurance claims.

After April 20 you might have to work through a misunderstanding with your partner in business or in your personal life.

Scorpio Horoscope (Oct. 23 – Nov. 21)

During the first portion of this Mercury Retrograde cycle you and your partner might feel as if you’re in relationship rehab. There might be extra misunderstandings, so exercise patience. It’ll be a great time, however, to resolve a previously unsettled conversation.

After April 20 you’ll focus on polishing your professional assignments. Expect to spend more time revising your work. Avoid office gossip though — it’ll get out of hand very quickly.

Sagittarius Horoscope (Nov. 22 – Dec. 21)

If you’re going through any health situation, it might feel quite difficult to make a decision regarding what protocol to follow or even what doctor to hire to help treat it during this Mercury Retrograde. Until April 20, spend time doing research on your condition and then be sure to ask your health care provider plenty of questions. Make final decisions after May 3 if possible, when mercury is finally direct.

After April 20, you might notice a strange situation happening regarding your love life. An ex might come back into your life. It should be interesting!

Capricorn Horoscope (Dec. 22 – Jan. 19)

Miscommunication between you and your sweetheart or one of your children is possible during this Mercury Retrograde. You might not be able to agree on a major decision and if so, the frustration may not let up until after May 3, when Mercury is moving direct again. Another possibility is that you’ll feel creatively blocked. Use this time as an opportunity — revise your approach to any artistic endeavor. After April 20 you might hear from relatives who fell off the grid. It’ll be nice to reunite.

Aquarius Horoscope (Dec. 22 – Jan. 19)

This is not the time to sign any real estate contracts if at all possible. On April 9 Mercury turns retrograde in your home and family sector, where he remains until April 20. At that point he’ll retrograde back into your message sector and will not turn direct until May 3. You, more than others, will likely experience frustration connected to contracts, decisions, and other communication-related to domestic matters. Be patient and do what you can to clarify any misunderstandings on your end.

Pisces Horoscope (Feb. 19 – March 20)

On April 9 Mercury, the planet of communication, will turn retrograde right in the area of your chart ruling all matters of communication — your 3rd house. As a result, until April 20 you’ll be especially sensitive to mishaps during conversations and any type of correspondence from written to telephone to email. Be aware!

On the 20th Mercury will back pedal into your earned income sector, and will retrograde here until May 3. View this as an opportunity to reconcile your finances, despite the initial headaches.

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By Maria DeSimone

Weekly, Astrology

Things are looking up in the love department! A Full Moon in relationship-oriented Libra will have you focused on partnerships matters, but it’s the end of Venus’s retrograde cycle that’s the real headline news this week. What can you expect? Keep reading…

Tuesday, April 11: Full Moon in Libra

A Full Moon in Libra this Tuesday will have your attention on relationships. Perhaps you’ll gain a new level of awareness pertaining to your romantic alliances. Or, it’s possible you’ll have a breakthrough concerning a business partner. Another possibility is that an agreement with an agent, publicist, or other professional will expire.

Friday, April 14: Sun conjunct Uranus

The Sun conjunct Uranus on Friday will add an element of uncertainty to behavior. Expect the unexpected not only from others, but from yourself as well. The good news is that you’ll now be able to convey your most innovative self easily to others — whether they like it or not is another question.

Saturday, April 15: Venus Direct

On Saturday, Venus turns direct after having been retrograde since March 4. Matters connected to money, love, and beauty will slowly begin to move forward once more.

Sunday, April 16: Venus sextile Mars

Then, on Sunday, Venus will sextile Mars. Mars will help jumpstart a newly direct Venus, encouraging her to pursue her passion with success.

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Weekly Forecast: April 9 – 15, 2017

a message from Kelly M. Beard

To view more of Kelly’s insight, please visit her website, www.KarmicTools.com

The Karmic Tools Weekly Forecast covers the current planetary transits which affect people in different ways and to various degrees of intensity. Take notice when it is a Personal planet (Sun / Moon / Mercury / Venus / Mars) interacting with a Social (Jupiter/Saturn) or Collective planet (Uranus / Neptune/Pluto). And pay extremely close attention when it is a Social planet interacting with a Collective planet because that means something *big* is brewing that will move large groups of people along their evolutionary paths. Tuning into the energy and rhythm of the planets can serve as a useful *guide* as you move along your Individual Path. It also helps to understand your place within the context of the larger Social & Collective Story. Below, you will find out how these energies tend to manifest, as well as guidance and direction.

*NOTE*  There are some days when there are NO CONTACTS (besides the Moon), please note that there are no missing entries, we just list the actual Activations of each week + the day they happen.  

Weekly Forecast:  April 9 – 15, 2017

4/14 ~ Sun (essential self & core drives) ~conjunct~ Uranus (disruption & liberation):

This energy serves to provoke a radical shift within you, catalyzing the desire to breathe fresh, clean, new vital energy into your idea of who you are and what you came to contribute. It may not be comfortable, but it is necessary and even more so for those of you who are rigid in your habits & thinking, or depend on others to validate who you are and what you contribute. Sometimes a little disruption serves to get you focused on what is really important to you. And at this time, change is in the air. It is far better to use the intensity of collective change to shift on personal levels, rather than try to go it alone or worse, play the martyr or victim. It’s time for your most unique Self to contribute the piece only you can. This activation may bring the sudden clarity you need and a refreshed attitude toward life, which can help tremendously as you fortify the connection to what makes you feel truly free & independent. If you resist the shift, you will manifest other disruptions that are far less productive, much more frustrating and significantly more costly.

Monday Is A Day of Witchery, Magick and Enchantment

Think for a moment on all of the witchery, magick and enchantments that you have discovered. Don’t be afraid to adjust spells to suit your own specific needs. Any gentle, illusory, and dreamy charms and spells can be enhanced when you work on the day of the week that is dedicated to the moon. Mondays are a fantastic day to boost your psychic abilities and to tune in to your intuition and empathy. It also gives you the opportunity to work with a different lunar phase each and every Monday, which means in one month you could work four different types of moon magicks on Mondays. How’s that for adding to your repertoire? You are going to have mad skills in no time at all.

So light up those lunar scented candles and add a little mystique to your outfit by wearing an enchanting lunar color. Wear your sparkling silver jewelry and maybe add a pair of dangling silver earrings or a pendant shaped like a crescent moon. Create lunar potions and philters; make a dream catcher and give it as a gift to someone you love. Burn some sandalwood or jasmine-scented incense today to inspire the glamour and magick of the moon. Slice up a favorite variety of fruit that is in season for a snack or share it with your love and enjoy his or her lunar and romantic qualities. Brew up a cup of chamomile tea, enchant it with a little moon magick, and relax and get a good night’s sleep.

Most importantly, get outside tonight and watch the moon for a while. What phase is she in? What color was the moon as she rose? Why not start a journal and write down at what location the moon rises and sets for a few seasons? This is a great way to teach you to tune in and to become more aware of the moon and the influence that she pulls into our lives. Try calling on Selene for her magickal assistance, and call Thoth for wisdom and strength. Get to know the Norse Mani and the Latvian Meness. These gods of the moon have plenty to teach, and if you allow their influence to cycle through your life, you’ll receive many blessings. Be imaginative, and create your own personal lunar magick and witchery. Go on….the moonlight becomes you.

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Book of Witchery: Spells, Charms & Correspondences for Every Day of the Week
Ellen Dugan

The Witches Guide to Monday

In the word Monday, we can see part of the word Moon. In the romance languages such as Italian or Spanish, this day of the week is called Lunes and clearly relates to the word lunar. On Mondays, a variety of magick may be worked. Because Monday centers on the energies of the Moon, things like dreams, feminine energy, health, success in spiritual pursuits, domestic matters, and things of family origin are especially important this day.

Mondays are best for love magick and anything concerning home or family, thus old saying, Mondays child is fair of face, which seems clearly to relate to the themes of love and health.

Angels of Monday are Gabriel, Arcan, Missabu, and Abuzaha. Arcan is known as the king of the angels of air and the “ruler” of Monday. Abuzaha (Abuzohar) serves Monday, and is very responsive to invocations and ritual magick. Missabu is a ministering angel of Arcan.

Check whether the moon is waning or waxing to determine what your spell will be. During waning moons, do spells to rid yourself of obstacles or for wisdom and protection. During waxing moons do magic for increase of any kind or to draw something into your life.

On Mondays, the best hour to work is moonrise. Get this information from your local newspaper, astrological calendar, or almanac.

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Gypsy Magic

The Magickal Day of Monday

Monday is the day of the moon itself, and it’s a day that’s connected to lunar colors like silver, white, or even a pale blue. Metals and gemstones like silver, pearl, opal and moonstone all come into play today.

There are plenty of deities associated with the moon – Thoth and Diana for instance – and herbal correspondences include many members of the mint family. Utilize wintergreen or peppermint, as well as catnip, comfrey, sage and chamomile in your workings.

When it comes to Monday magic, because of that lunar connection, it’s a good time to focus on workings related to childbearing and family life, purity and virginity, healing, wisdom, and intuition. Do a little bit of self exploration and work on developing your intuition – learn to trust your gut. Celebrate birth and life, and make some magic to fix what is broken.

Author

Patti Wigington, Paganism/Wicca Expert
Article published on & owned by About.com

On Monday, April 10th, We Celebrate….

Humane Day (United States)
POLUKNALAI

Themes: Kindness to Animal; nature

Symbols: All animals

About Poluknalai: In Afghanistan, Poluknalai is the goddess of all animals, being both their creatrix and their protectress. Now that the warm weather has many people walking their pets or taking them to parks, Poluknalai walks alongside, watching over the animal who give us love and companionship.
To Do Today: People in the United States dedicate the first Suday in May to commemorating te Human Society, which was establisehd to prevent cruelty to animals in the true spirit of Poluknalai. Numerous organizations schedule fund-raising events today and extend compassion to both animals and people, in keep with the festivities. If you have the means, adtop an animal today or make a small donation to the Humane Society in your area so they can continue their work. Both actions honor Poluknalai.

Back up your actions spirituality with this spell of animal welfare: Gather any pictures of endangered species you can find. Put them inside a Ziploc bag while visualizing the white light of protection surrounding eac. As you close the bag, say,

Protected by Poluknalai’s command, these
creatures are safe across the land.
Sealed with love and magi within, by my will this spell begins.
As long as the bag remains sealed and safe, it will continue generating protective magic for those animals.

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365 Goddess: A Daily Guide To the Magic and Inspiration of the goddess
Patricia Telesco

The Goddess Book of Days for Monday, April 10th

Day of Bau, Mother of Ea, the Earth in Babylonia. Other names for the Earth are Demeter, Ceres, Eartha, Ge, Gaia, Rhea, Rhiannon, Asintmah, Iduna, Hera, Ops, Hertha, Mawu, Urtha, Anna, Tellus Mater, Artha. The last day of the Megalesia of Cybele in Rome, the Games of the Great Mother.

The Goddess Book of Days
Diane Stein

The Wicca Book of Days for Monday, April 10th

Macho Mars

The planet Mars has been regulating affairs on Earth ever since the zodiacal month of Aries began on around March 21, and its influence has, by now, become particularly powerful. Its hue, the color of bloood, caused the Romans to name the “Red Planet” after Mars, teir god of war, and its sigil represent a warrior’s round shield from which protrudes a spearhead. That this symbol also signifies maleness in biology, an iron in alchemy, attests to just some of the traditionally masculne qualities that Mars embodies, according to astrological single-mindedness, and hardness.

A Will of Iron

Even the gentlest personality needs to be assertive once in a while, and if you are steeling yourself for a confrontation, why not arm yourself with some of Mars’s spirit and determination by wearing an iron pendant or bangle?

Today is Monday, April 10th

Monday is the sacred day of the moon, personified as the goddesses Selene, Luna, and Mani. The moon is ruler of flow, affecting the changeable and impressionable aspects of people. If a full moon falls on a Monday, then the powers of the moon are at their most potent.

Deity: Mani

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Planet: Moon

Tree: Willow

Herb: Chickweed

Stone: Agate

Animal: Crab

Element: Water

Color: Green

Rune: Lagu (L)
 

Celtic Tree Month of Fearn (Alder) (March 18 – April 14)

The Runic Half Month of Ehwaz (March 30 – April 13)

Goddess of the Month of Columbina(March 20 – April 17)

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The Pagan Book of Days
Nigel Pennick

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