The Hierophant
A lover of tradition and ceremony, The Hierphant needs social approval and appreciates the positive aspects of conformity.
Naudhiz
Naudhiz reversed may tell of needs met and harmonious relationships. Your passions for someone or something may be at their pinnacle.
Pisces the Fishes
This aspect of your life will be strongly influenced by a person who is escapist and idealistic, secretive and vague, weak-willed and easily led. This person probably relies to heavily upon you to make decisions for them.
Your Daily Influences represent events and challenges the current day will present for you. They may represent opportunities you should be ready to seize. Or they may forewarn you of problems you may be able to avoid or lessen. Generally it is best to use them as tips to help you manage your day and nothing more.
Ace of Pentacles
Prosperity, pleasure and beauty can be realized.
Berkano
Berkano is the Rune of birth and rebirth. This may symbolize a time when you are capable of great personal growth. Love may be in the air as well.
Scorpio the Scorpion
This aspect of your life will be strongly influenced by a person who is determined, forceful, emotional, intuitive, powerful, passionate, exciting and magnetic. This person is probably an acquaintance you made at work.
Your Daily Influences represent events and challenges the current day will present for you. They may represent opportunities you should be ready to seize. Or they may forewarn you of problems you may be able to avoid or lessen. Generally it is best to use them as tips to help you manage your day and nothing more.
Mockingbirds are master imitators, and can mimic the calls of many other birds. They’re also fearless protectors of their nest, and will attack any bird (no matter how large) to protect their young. Mockingbird’s lesson for you today is twofold: to listen to how you might be mimicking others—instead of listening to your own true voice; and to examine the value of what you defend. Hmmm?
Frog Rivet! Something in your life needs cleansing, and frog is here to help. Frog is traditionally associated with rain—that powerful force of Nature that can flood, nurture, heal, or drown. If Frog appears in your reading, you’re being asked to examine what is stagnating in your life—then ask Frog to help you let it go. Need to cry? Jump in the shower and let Frog Medicine do its work.
The powerful Owl easily makes its way through the darkest night on muted wings. Often it is only their haunting call echoing across the land that lets us know The Owl is near. Because of its amazing night vision, many cultures have attributed wisdom and the ability to uncover even the deepest secrets to the enigmatic, noble Owl. The Owl’s nocturnal prowess has lead many to see them as a messenger between the material and spirit worlds. Cultures as distinct as the African Zulus and ancient Celtics have ascribed magical powers to The Owl made them a revered companion to shaman and wizards.
The mythical, endearing Phoenix has long been a symbol of rebirth, renewal, and coming full circle. Tired in both body and spirit the aged Phoenix combust into flames and from its ashes is reborn. The Phoenix does not indicate change so much as it does renewal and revitalization. It denotes the completion of a cycle and beginning anew.
As a daily card, The Phoenix suggest you are at a place where some aspects of your life have reached the end of a cycle. Your energies may be weakened from use and stretched over too many arenas to be as effective as they once were. As a result, now may be a good time for you to take a step back and allow yourself time to revitalize both your physical and spiritual self.
Meaning: This rune symbolizes your friends and family and their influence upon you. Its meaning is usually derived from the other stones closest to it. This rune is also associated with travel. A journey abroad is indicated especially if the Sun rune is nearby, but a journey for someone close to you if the Moon stone is closest. If it is near to the Rings it foretells a holiday or long distance relationship.
Meaning: The first meaning of this rune is quite obvious: it represents women. Any woman that is important in the question, whether you know her or not, will be represented by this rune. Mother, sister, aunt, grandma, a female boss, friend, lover or even enemy… all can be symbolized by the appearance of this rune.
In a more general sense, this rune is related to traditional female abilities and characteristics, such as giving birth, nurturing, comforting and healing. When this rune appears, you can count on the sympathy of others towards you or your situation. In its most negative aspects, the Woman rune can show over-protectiveness, a patronizing attitude or co-dependency. It often strives to maintain the status quo, refusing to change even if the situation is bad.
The Woman rune is connected to nurturing – nurturing a relationship, a person or a project. Like the Moon rune, it can be related to finding a safe place to rest and heal, but while the Moon implies a solitary retreat, the Woman often shows that you need to go back to the people you trust, the people you feel safe with.
Healing is another strong aspect of this symbol, as well as teaching. You can be both the patient/student or the healer/teacher when this rune appears. This rune is also connected to creativity, but in a way that is different from the Romance rune. While the latter is about the conception of a project – the initial stages of creation – the Woman is about the birth of this project. When your creation is brought out into the world, fully manifested.
In relationship readings, this rune isn’t bad, but rather weak. While it can indicate subtle ties between people, these are usually so, so subtle that the partners can easily drift away from each other. It can show that one of the partners sees the other as someone who needs to be protected and healed, rather than an equal. Usually, the romance is a bit stagnated when this rune appears, or very close to becoming a friendship.
The Moon represents those forces which remain largely hidden to us. The light of the moon provides some illumination down a path into the unknown, but not enough to brighten the landscape like The Sun, or cut through the dark shadows from which the unexpected may leap. However, The Moon is not without gifts we can use. She spurs our imagination and creativity. She can be a portal to knowledge and experience beyond the realm of our everyday lives. But Her offerings are not available to the feint of heart. To receive what The Moon offers one must have the courage to follow uncharted paths and the intelligence to find truths hidden in a bewildering setting rife with illusion. For those who can make this journey the reward may be finding the key to making their dreams come true.
The Emperor is blessed with the skills to successfully lead others. He can turn chaos into order and provide structure to that which is unbound. He is quick of mind and confident in his power and right to rule, and does so in a just manner. Although stern by nature, he truly is the ultimate father figure. He will provide as needed, teach those with unanswered questions, protect the vulnerable, set and maintain boundaries. His perfect world runs on schedule and is free of any disturbances. What the Emperor must be wary of is setting boundaries and rules where none are needed. If he isn’t careful not to over use his powers he may well become a tyrant.
Fehu is the Rune of prosperity, good luck and unbridled creative energies. Being associated with Frey, this Rune is also a powerful omen of fertility. Fehu is one of the three Mother Stones and should never be taken lightly.
Additional information about the Rune, Fehu
FEHU – The Rune of Wealth and Fulfilment
Alternative Names
Anglo-Friesian/Germanic: Fehu
Norse (Viking): Fe
Old English: Feoh
Other Names/Spellings: Faihu, Fé, Feh, Feo
English Letter Equivalent
F as in fat
Translation
Money, Cattle, Wealth
Meaning
Reward, Wealth, Nourishment
Characteristics
Realized ambition. Good health. Wealth. Love fulfilled. Good fortune. But remember – be charitable and show compassion.
Fehu means cattle, a measure of wealth to the ancients. Today Fehu means movable wealth, such as money and possessions. It also implies the energy and hard work that leads to wealth. Fehu can mean emotional and spiritual riches, as well as money.
Pronunciation: Fay-who
Personal Interpretation
Fehu is Frey’s rune, and he is the god of fertility, itself a form of wealth. It is a rune of unselfish abundance. Let it shine forth to lighten your path and the paths of others. You will never run out of your spiritual richness, but don’t waste it on those who will abuse it. Discernment is important.
Reverse
Failed ambition. Health problems. Poverty. Love unrequited. Bad luck.
Additional information about today’s rune, Mannaz….
mannaz : man, humankind
Phonetic equivalent:m
DIVINATORY MEANINGS:
significator, self, family, community, relationships, social concerns
MAGICAL USES:
to represent a specific person or group of people; to establish social relationships
ASSOCIATED MYTHS & DEITIES:
Ask and Embla, Midgard
ANALYSIS:
In its broadest sense, mannaz represents all of humanity, and therefore the entire realm of Midgard. In more practical terms, though, it is those with whom we have personal connections, from our immediate circle of family and friends to the wider community around us, reminding us of our nature as social animals. It also represents our connection with the Gods and with nature, through the two Norse myths of the creation of humans; the first where they sprang from Ymir’s body, and the second in which they were created from two logs by a river. It takes the raw energy of ehwaz and controls it through our social conscience, reminding us of those we affect with our deeds both magical and mundane.
The rune itself resembles gebo with its joining of masculine and feminine elements, but is much more complete. It is the entire web of human relationships, with the self at the centre, which mirrors the web of fate explored through rai̡o. But while that web was more or less fixed, this one is mutable and alive. Past and present, male and female, self and other Рall opposites are joined here and made whole. Mannaz is our home, and speaks for all those whose lives we touch when we use the gifts we have been given through the runes
The Hermit denotes a need to have some space between you and the everyday hustle and bustle of our busy world. The Hermit needs to retreat. Indeed, happiness for The Hermit requires seclusion, freedom from material wants, and time for intense introspection. The answers The Hermit needs cannot be found in our physical world. The truths he seeks are internal, spiritual, and the distraction of a well developed social life can only impede his quest for his personal truths. Still, although not anything remotely resembling extroversion, The Hermit does sometimes need to share time with others; so he can both learn and teach, guide and be guided. The Hermit’s time spent amongst people depletes his energy rapidly. To avoid mental and physical overload he has to retreat from social settings quickly.
Like The Sun, The World brings good blessings. The World appears where all is in balance. It allows you to act effectively not only as an individual but as a member of a group too. The World promises contentment, fulfillment and completeness to those under its influence. It doesn’t guarantee there will not be moments of strife or discord in your life, but it does indicate that your trials and tribulations will be overcome; that ultimately you will know inner-peace and contentment. The World suggests you have found or will find your place in our Universe—that place where all is as it should be.
Rather than spontaneously reacting to circumstances beyond our control, the rational Libra Moon inspires us to calmly reflect on our changing situations without initiating action of any kind. However, a sumptuous Venus-Jupiter connection entices us with the possibilities of pleasure while an active Mercury enables us to talk about our dilemmas. Nevertheless, the plot thickens at 8:17 pm EDT when the Moon sinks into Scorpio’s emotional depths.
Aries Horoscope MAR 21 – APR 19
You’re motivated to resolve an unsettled relationship issue today, but the discussion might not go as smoothly as you wish. Nevertheless, burying your emotions isn’t a viable strategy in the long run. Your good intentions aren’t enough; you must also be willing to compromise to get what you want. Acknowledge the validity of the other person’s feelings, and then negotiate to find common ground where you both can stand in comfort.
Taurus Horoscope APR 20 – MAY 20
The tried-and-true method that enables you to finish your work on another day isn’t sufficient now because of your unrelenting desire to surround yourself with beauty. It’s not enough to just answer a lingering question or handle a nagging problem; the peace-seeking Libra Moon also wants the solution to be elegant. However, letting go of your unrealistic expectations might be necessary to finalize a plan that will be practical enough to work. Luckily, making a small sacrifice pays off sooner than you think in ways you can’t imagine.
Gemini Horoscope MAY 21 – JUN 20
Grab an opportunity to do something special with children today if you are given the chance; or if that’s not feasible, try unleashing your own inner child on the world. Either way, you can enjoy some playtime now that the Moon is prancing through your 5th House of Fun and Games. A spontaneous activity could turn your day into one that is delightful for everyone, even if it means throwing out previous plans. Joy trumps negativity, so spread it around wherever you go.
Cancer Horoscope JUN 21 – JUL 22
You may be feeling ambivalent about socializing with friends or relatives today. You look forward to kicking back and catching up with everyone, but you also worry that someone might pressure you into taking sides in an ongoing conflict. Spending a bit of time alone could be your best option since there’s no need to justify your choices to anyone else. After you regroup, you can return in a much improved state of mind willing to help out where you can.
Leo Horoscope JUL 23 – AUG 22
You want to maintain some control over your schedule, but your long-term planning may fall apart when an unexpected obstacle appears in your path now. Instead of struggling to stick to your preset schedule today, respond with common sense and quick thinking rather than rigidity and panic. Take care of the most pressing issues first while allowing the less important ones to temporarily fall to the wayside. Setting priorities is useful as long as you are adaptable when change is required.
Virgo Horoscope AUG 23 – SEP 22
You find making financial decisions is painful today because there are no easy answers. Rationalizing your extravagance is a waste of energy now if you’re longing for something outside of your budget. It really doesn’t matter if your potential acquisition is a good deal; save your money and spend it another time when you’re more certain about what you need. A cool and calm approach can help to stave off unnecessary stress when it comes time to pay the bills. When in doubt, err on the side of caution.
Libra Horoscope SEP 23 – OCT 22
Don’t give in to someone else’s pressure to choose one answer over another unless your position is absolutely clear to you. Your ambivalence might annoy others, but it may also be your greatest strength today. It’s even harder to take sides because you can see an issue from both perspectives now that the reflective Moon is back in your sign. Keeping an open mind enables you to play the role of a shuttle diplomat, going back and forth until the best solution becomes apparent to both camps.
Scorpio Horoscope OCT 23 – NOV 21
Although you desperately want to understand the symbols of your subconscious mind, you could work yourself into a state of frustration if you assume that every image contains a hidden meaning. The Moon’s current visit to your 12th House of Spirituality amplifies the significance of your dreams, but you may have trouble deciphering them into concrete interpretations. Ironically, excessive analysis detracts from experiencing the magic of myth, so trust in the mystery and let go.
Sagittarius Horoscope NOV 22 – DEC 21
You may feel disillusioned today if you share something of interest with your friends, only to receive their cold shoulders. But they might not be as negative as you assume because you could have set unattainable expectations before giving anyone a chance to respond. You’ll earn more support if you involve others in the process than if you overstate your case with a dramatic show and tell. Start off slowly and build a solid foundation before adding more levels of complexity. Keep it simple for the best results.
Capricorn Horoscope DEC 22 – JAN 19
Your strong convictions about a current situation are better expressed today than kept quiet. There’s no room for playing games; just let others know your opinion at the earliest opportunity. Managing hidden agendas isn’t worth the effort when it’s healthier to put everything out on the table. Nevertheless, overcoming someone’s objections serves to strengthen your plan and define your character. Resistance may fade when everyone knows exactly where you stand.
Aquarius Horoscope JAN 20 – FEB 18
It may seem as if your friend or partner is maneuvering to earn credit for something that might not be deserved. Your annoyance could become an issue because you don’t think that people are paying enough attention to your accomplishments today. Even if you believe you’re completely objective, subtle biases sill arise from a temporary lack of support. Don’t blame others for your hurt feelings now; work on improving your own game, instead. Success is the best revenge.
Pisces Horoscope FEB 19 – MAR 20
You have a rather low tolerance for anyone who promises the sky and then spends too much time on public relations, rather than just rolling up their sleeves and doing the work. You don’t want to make judgments, but it becomes more challenging when someone doesn’t hold up their end of the deal now. Unfortunately, openly criticizing others probably won’t help the current situation. Take the high road today; bite your tongue and wait to see what tomorrow brings.
The pace of life begins to slow down for a while now that energetic Mars and potent Pluto are both retrograde. Progress can’t be rushed; we benefit from practicing patience and waiting to see where the road leads once Mars turns direct on June 29. Meanwhile, a tough Sun-Saturn aspect pushes for resolution now. Thankfully, the fair-minded Libra Moon helps us take an objective approach when reconsidering our commitments and balancing our finances.
Aries Horoscope MAR 21 – APR 19
Obstacles seem to be popping up in your path and your plans might not turn out as expected today. A series of minor delays could prompt you to doubt your ability to reach your goals as assertive Mars backtracks through your 9th House of Future Vision. But don’t look to anyone else for your answers, even if you’re feeling insecure. Although your friends mean well, you will likely end up resenting them for telling you what to do. Your best bet is to forgive your own shortcomings and gracefully adapt to the rhythm of the cosmos.
Taurus Horoscope APR 20 – MAY 20
Your confidence is growing by leaps and bounds and you will continue to gain strength in your own convictions day by day. But instead of rushing off to the next great thing, give yourself time over the weeks ahead to absorb your recent accomplishments. Developing a deeper sense of self-awareness isn’t particularly fun because you Bulls would rather plow the fields than analyze your feelings about the past. However, there are more valuable lessons to be learned by sinking deeper into your current world now than by building a new one.
Gemini Horoscope MAY 21 – JUN 20
You may need to contend with an angry partner or coworker now that combative Mars is backpedaling in your 7th House of Relationships. But someone else’s negative emotions become more problematic when you don’t express your own feelings for the sake of convenience. If you are upfront about your needs, others might not have to lose their tempers trying to get you to talk. Be the bigger person and reveal your heart before anyone asks.
Cancer Horoscope JUN 21 – JUL 22
You may grow restless with your life these days because it seems like everything is about your job now. Naturally, there’s more going on in your world but simply keeping up with all your obligations can drain your energy. Fortunately, the gentle Libra Moon encourages you to balance work with play. But don’t try to make any big changes yet; maintaining your daily routine is enough. Nevertheless, keep an eye to the future and be ready to pare back your commitments when the opportunity knocks.
Leo Horoscope JUL 23 – AUG 22
Although you’re known for your creative outlook on life, something is holding you back now. You possess the energy to follow through with your plans, but may be fearful that your ideas aren’t good enough. This emphasis on self-analysis can wreak havoc on your outer world, causing you to read signals incorrectly or to judge a current situation based upon an old hurt. Instead of focusing on what could go wrong, use your willpower to imagine your ideal outcome and hold it active in your mind. The power of positive thinking is your friend.
Virgo Horoscope AUG 23 – SEP 22
Domestic responsibilities weigh heavily on your shoulders these days, possibly preventing you from embarking on a new course. Fortunately, you’re not in a hurry; you want this change of direction in your life to be built on a solid foundation. However, waves of frustration can be overwhelming when you realize how much there is yet to be done. Just remember, the big shift is not going to happen overnight, so you may as well take care of your personal business. Sometimes, honoring your priorities means doing what you must before you do what you want.
Libra Horoscope SEP 23 – OCT 22
It may be discouraging when people get in the way of your progress because they don’t really understand your intentions. However, exerting too much control over your own schedule can prove self-defeating now that action-hero Mars is back-stepping in your 3rd House of Immediate Environment. Don’t waste energy trying to mobilize your coworkers. Slow down and let them come around on their own accord. As Tolstoy wrote, “The two most powerful warriors are patience and time.”
Scorpio Horoscope OCT 23 – NOV 21
It’s to your advantage to reconsider a budget that you thought would carry you comfortably through the rest of the year. Your traditional planetary ruler Mars is retrograde in your 2nd House of Money for the next couple of months, bringing up financial concerns. However, some of your worries might be based upon an irrational fear of not having enough, rather than on the actual bottom line. Never let the things you want make you forget the things you have. Prosperity is a state of mind.
Sagittarius Horoscope NOV 22 – DEC 21
It’s important to exercise a little caution before saying yes to more than you can handle now. Your life is complicated by the fact that action-hero Mars is hanging out in your sign due to its retrograde motion, which can fuel your enthusiasm and drive you to take too much. But karmic Saturn is also in the picture, requiring you to pay the price for any bad decisions. Remember, it’s a marathon, not a sprint; don’t burn yourself out before you reach your destination.
Capricorn Horoscope DEC 22 – JAN 19
Although you are naturally driven to achieve success, there’s an internal intrigue pulling you into the metaphysical realms now rather than the physical. Retrograde Mars is lurking in your 12th House of Spiritual Mystery, luring your attention toward otherworldly matters. Ambitious goals feel hollow now because you yearn for the deeper meaning that comes from within. Happiness doesn’t reside in possessions; it resides in the soul.
Aquarius Horoscope JAN 20 – FEB 18
You are motivated to establish plans for your future, but you can get so hung up in the brilliance of your ideas now that you can’t get your scheme off the ground. Additionally, with retrograde Mars setting up shop in your 11th House of Social Networks, you might wait for an invitation that never arrives. If there’s a dream you wish to pursue, make it happen. Don’t depend on others to pave your road to success. Do something today that your future self will thank you for down the road.
Pisces Horoscope FEB 19 – MAR 20
The notion of getting ahead in the real world captivates your attention today. Red-hot Mars is camped out in your 10th House of Career, making this a great time to drive steadily toward your professional goals. But its retrograde motion can bring about detours and delays, so avoid getting lost in self-criticism if you don’t immediately get what you want. Instead of wearing yourself out for no reason, remember you are better served now by working smarter, not harder.
One of your strongest qualities is your resourcefulness. You are excellent at assessing what works and what doesn’t, and you easily come up with a solid approach. You can be impatient at times in your drive to succeed. Your tastes are refined and pronounced. In love, you can have a dual personality – warm and sensitive one day, and distant the next.
Famous people born today: Jessica Lange, Tito Puente, Carmen Electra, Ryan O’Neal, Luther Vandross.
Your Birthday Year Forecast
Your birthday this year occurs shortly after a New Moon, suggesting a time of new beginnings and fresh energy. You are instinctively starting a new phase in your life. It’s time to give your life a makeover and to branch out into the untried.
This can be a year in which you are building faith and confidence in your personality, skills, and talents. You can experience a stronger desire to seek out meaning, wisdom, and mental stimulation in your life during this period. Others might frequently turn to you for guidance.
You can be quite prolific in your work, mental interests, and projects. This should also be a quite sociable year, although it’s not always about quantity and more often about quality of your connections.
At times you can be quite emotionally excitable, and might often act out, perhaps too quickly and spontaneously at times. You might often get frustrated if results of your actions are not instant, but it’s best to cultivate some patience when it comes to realizing your goals. As well, if you are not getting the results you crave, consider that you might be aiming too high or too wide. There may be a problem with overshooting this year with Mercury-Mars-Jupiter strong in your Solar Return chart.
Uncertainty in Venus-ruled areas of life (romance, social life, and finances) can be a theme. This can play out in a variety of ways, such as having a variable income, or a relationship that is not yet settled or becoming difficult to define. You should do your best to watch out for tendencies towards self-deception. Things might look too good to be true, simply because you want to see the best. Relationship ups and downs are possible, as this could be a year when romantic mirages are more likely. The “highs” of a relationship may be thrilling, but the accompanying “lows” can be draining.
Even so, some connections you make this year can be strengthening, growth-oriented ones. A Venus-Node aspect in your Solar Return chart helps to boost your ability to smooth over differences with others, and can also mean that you meet people just when you need them. However, do try to take off the rose-colored glasses when it comes to new financial initiatives and romance. If you don’t, you could be in for some disappointment when things fail to measure up to your dreams and ideals.
Your ambition is stimulated with a pleasing Mars-Pluto aspect in your Solar Return chart. You are determined to meet or exceed your goals this year. You benefit from being more decisive than usual, and your ability to concentrate and focus helps you to achieve what you set out to do. A new project or goal begun this year has a good chance of being successful and long-lasting. It’s an excellent year in which to make a lifestyle change, as your ability to concentrate on what really matters to you is enhanced.
This year is strong for new beginnings and interests. New ways or channels of communicating can open doors for you, but you might want to watch for controversy or rash moves. Also watch for money and energy drains. This is a good year in which to advance your goals and to quit bad habits. Priorities become clear.
2015 is a Number Five year for you. Ruled by Mercury. This is a year of exploration and freedom. It’s a time when exploration and reaching out to others brings opportunities. It’s a good time to advertise and sell. Surprises are in store, and the routine is broken. This is a year when exciting relationships can be formed, or, if you are already in a partnership, new life is breathed into the relationship. Advice – explore, look for adventure, keep your eyes open for opportunities, mingle.
2016 will be a Number Six year for you. Ruled by Venus. This is a year of relative contentment. It is a time when love is the easiest to attract, and partnerships formed under this vibration have a better chance for longevity. You are able to attract others, and material things as well, this year. This is a good year for establishing harmony in the family and in the home. Advice – develop existing relationships, be positive and receptive because these kinds of energies help you to attract what you desire.
Energy may be on the low side today, dear Aries, although others can help re-energize you and bring you closer to your needs and wants. It’s not the time for making sweeping decisions or for pursuing your personal goals aggressively. Take a break just for now if you can. Somebody might challenge your belief system early today, whether this is a direct confrontation or through a behavior that distresses you about the human condition in general. It’s a little too easy to become discouraged now when others fail to live up to your ideals. Nevertheless, as the day moves forward, so does your attitude. You may also learn from your differences and better value the people in your life who come through for you.
Taurus
Taurus
You may be putting a lot more effort into a practical or professional matter today, dear Taurus, and the focus is on making small yet significant long-term changes, which can be especially satisfying right now. You may be dealing with fears of surrendering control when it comes to emotions or money in recent months, and if so, challenges can emerge today, particularly over over jointly held finances and resources or emotional matters. It will be helpful to learn to understand the ways you withhold yourself so that you can eventually learn to lead a more mindfully committed life. Work matters speed up, and although the pace is quick, you are feeling on the ball and ready to rise to any challenge. Worrying about flaws in a system is only going to hold you back from being productive. Try not to let personal problems distract you and approach problems one at a time, and step by step.
Gemini
Gemini
With the Moon in your solar fifth house all day, dear Gemini, you’re drawn to playful, happy energy, and you might experience a rush of new creative juices flowing. Don’t speed ahead just yet, however. Gather your thoughts and formulate your plans. There may be some humps to get over or setbacks to deal with, but these can actually make you try harder and thus help you out in the long run. Worries about a relationship or demands from others can be distracting early today. While you should certainly address concerns, avoid allowing these things take away too much energy and focus. As the day progresses, you’re more likely to feel empowered and on top of your life. Do your best to avoid procrastination – get the nagging things handled so that you feel freer to enjoy yourself.
Cancer
Cancer
The Moon in your sector of home and family all day inclines you to travel along the path of least resistance today, dear Cancer, and you may very well need to take a break from pressures. This is not the time for taking emotional risks – it’s better for gathering your energy and focus. Taking time to feed your inner spirit in some manner is appropriate now. Enjoy simpler, quieter activities that comfort you. It may be difficult to get to this centered state at times today, largely due to people and areas of your life competing for your attention. Responsibilities to your work and possibly minor health matters can feel a little daunting when you’re a little more sensitive than usual on an emotional level. They are not holding you back from growing, although it might seem that way for now. The day feels considerably less restrictive as it progresses, and you might find nice opportunities to get extra rest and private time.
Leo
Leo
Diplomacy is a little more important than usual today, dear Leo. Your curiosity about people around you is high and communication can be a major theme of the day. Conversations, intriguing interactions, short trips, errands, and learning figure strongly now. Let your mind go and avoid pushing your body too hard right now. This morning, tensions can arise when someone is wanting more from you than you can reasonably provide. Love and affection cannot be forced, and those who truly care for you won’t try to get you to act according to a script they write. Irritating or uncomfortable information about a friend or lover could emerge now. Take the time to digest it rather than reacting too quickly. As the day progresses, you’re more likely to let go of tension and stress, as you focus on broader, more positive goals and dreams.
Virgo
Virgo
Emotions might fluctuate when it comes to money and possessions today, dear Virgo, with the Moon in your values sector stressed out by Venus in your sector of intimacy and sharing and Pluto in your creative risk sector. You may be ambivalent about sharing yourself just for now. You must first learn to define what is yours before you feel confident about giving to and sharing with others. Comfortable activities delight most right now, and can bring you back to yourself. Unresolved matters from the past can surface early today in your close relationships. Powerful emotions can come bubbling up to the surface, and these can revolve around such intense matters as commitment, loyalty, and honesty. As you deal with these issues in others, you can come to a deeper understanding of your own motives. Pressure eases as the day advances, largely because you’re less inclined to take yourself too seriously.
Libra
Libra
Whether or not it’s your intention, you’re bound to draw some attention to yourself today, dear Libra, with the Moon in your sign all day. Take some time to imagine how you’d like to start fresh on an emotional level, as it’s a time to bring a whole new attitude on. Avoid letting challenges or opposition drag you down. Recognize your responsibilities and the roles you play to others, but today there is a need for some personal pampering. You are working on eliminating attachments to something in your life that has been holding you back from growing, and this can be a relationship, an attitude, or a behavior, and while you are more likely to be challenged early today than supported, keeping the bigger picture in mind can help you to rise above minor blockages and obstacles.
Scorpio
Scorpio
While on the surface of things it may not seem as if you are accomplishing much at the moment, dear Scorpio, with the Moon in your privacy sector today, but in fact you are instinctively preparing, on an internal level, for a more outgoing and dynamic cycle. If you experience delays today, try to treat them as welcome opportunities to review and reevaluate matters in your life. Some level of withdrawal is normal and quite necessary for recharging yourself emotionally. Interactions with a person in your life can be intense and even life-changing in some way, as your perspective on life is altered through your interactions. The desire to immerse yourself into a project or a person just now can be challenged by practical responsibilities that need more immediate attention, but this brief blockage may even strengthen your resolve to work things through.
Sagittarius
Sagittarius
You are inclined to consider all your resources today, dear Sagittarius, and might concern yourself a little more than usual about how others are receiving you. Pay close attention to how you feel with a friend or in a group setting now in order to assess whether the people you’re with are encouraging or draining you. Of course, there is always some level of responsibility involved, and this is important, but if you’re spending too much energy on making things right rather than enjoying your connections, then you may want to take a second look and make some improvements. Later today, look for ways of releasing yourself from the pressures of your life, at least temporarily, in order to focus on more humanitarian or personal goals that involve your pursuit of more happiness.
Capricorn
Capricorn
With the Moon at the top of your chart today, dear Capricorn, it’s the time of the lunar month for being on your best behavior. Others notice you for your performance more than your personality at this time, as they tend to focus on what you have or haven’t done. This can give you just the right boost to do your best, take care of priorities, and attend to your responsibilities. Even so, the Moon is challenged by Venus and Pluto, and this can point to some tension and difficulty keeping your cool at times today. As well, your ruler, Saturn, is in minor challenging aspect to the Sun, and you could feel some reservation about sharing yourself creatively. Use this time to become clearer about what is expected of you, and what you can expect from yourself. Emotions settle down as the day advances, although you’re still likely to have a lot to do.
Aquarius
Aquarius
Generally with the Moon in your solar ninth house all day as it is today, dear Aquarius, you find it easier to enjoy yourself, reach beyond your usual bounds, and focus on new adventures and experiences. While this is true of today, you may struggle a little to get to this freedom-inspired state of mind. Frustration over resources can be one minor obstacle. You might not feel like you have enough money, time, or talent to get something going. There can be challenges tending to both social and work matters, which can both demand a lot from you now. Details count most this morning, so do your best to get them right so that you can move forward more freely. Decidedly more positive energy is with you as the day advances. Your sights are set high, and with responsibilities handled, you are more inclined to enjoy yourself.
Pisces
Pisces
You’re more tuned in to, or focused on, intimate matters today, dear Pisces, with the Moon in your solar eighth house all day. You can gain new insight into yourself and others, or even a business, by doing some investigating, reading between the lines, and research. Read too much or dig too deeply, however, and you will only get yourself into sticky and ambiguous territory today as the Moon is challenged by Venus and Pluto. Taking a step back to observe interactions today is instinctive and helpful, but do your best to avoid detaching yourself from the intimacy of the conversation in the process. Problems with money or sharing can be in focus, but obstacles faced now can point the way to very important refinements. You are a little more sensitive to criticism early today, yet given time to recollect yourself, you might find that it actually serves to motivate you to move along a more authentic path.
The Balance of the Signs & the Elements for Wednesday, April 20
ARIES STRONG
Initiating, pioneering energy. Independent, bold, courageous, assertive, fiery, inspirational, direct, decisive. Can be egotistical, impulsive, impatient, aggressive, lacking subtlety.
TAURUS STRONG
Stable and enduring, strong values, unyielding, earthy, acquisitive, strong desires. Can be stuck, stubborn, overly possessive, self-indulgent.
LIBRA STRONG
Even-handed, harmonious, artistic, diplomatic, balancing, strong sense of fairness. Can be over- compromising, appeasing, judgmental.
SAGITTARIUS STRONG
Inspiring, broad vision, enthusiastic, goal seeking, truthful, adventurous. Can be reckless, unrestrained, tactless.
BALANCE OF ELEMENTS
EARTH STRONG
We are especially in touch with the physical world. We consider what we’ve learned and experienced in the past in order to make the most of the present. We can be cautious, practical, and possibly unimaginative. We are deliberate and can pace ourselves well. We need hands-on experience and are not impressed with theory as much as we are with results. Routines are tolerable and comforting.
WATER WEAK
There may be some insensitivity or lack of empathy now. We may be out of touch with what we’re feeling or with our emotional needs. We may be tougher than usual now, and more inclined to follow mental or practical considerations than we are to listen to our intuition.
BALANCE OF MODES
The modes are balanced.
LUNAR PHASE: GIBBOUS
Moon 135 to 180 degrees ahead of the Sun.
We are looking to attach value and meaning to our goals. This is a time for analyzing, questioning, perfecting, and improving.
The Hierophant
Naudhiz
Pisces the Fishes
Ace of Pentacles
Berkano
Scorpio the Scorpion
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