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A Little Humor for Your Day – Mirror, Mirror
Mirror, Mirror
| Mirror, mirror on the wall Do you have to tell it all? Where do you get the glaring right To make my clothes look too darn tight? I think I’m fine but I can see You won’t cooperate with me, The way you let the shadows play You’d think my hair was getting gray. What’s that, you say? A double chin? No, that’s the way the light comes in, If you persist in peering so You’ll confiscate my facial glow, And then if you’re not hanging straight You’ll tell me next I’m gaining weight, I’m really quite upset with you For giving this distorted view; I hate you being smug and wise O, look what’s happened to my thighs! I warn you now, O mirrored wall, Since we’re not on speaking terms at all, If I look like this in my new jeans You’ll find yourself in smithereens!! |
Astronomy Picture of the Day – The Bubble Nebula
Astronomy Picture of the Day
Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer.
2016 April 22

NGC 7635: The Bubble Nebula
Image Credit: NASA, ESA, Hubble Heritage Team (STScI / AURA)
Explanation: Blown by the wind from a massive star, this interstellar apparition has a surprisingly familiar shape. Cataloged as NGC 7635, it is also known simply as The Bubble Nebula. Although it looks delicate, the 7 light-year diameter bubble offers evidence of violent processes at work. Above and left of the Bubble’s center is a hot, O-type star, several hundred thousand times more luminous and around 45 times more massive than the Sun. A fierce stellar wind and intense radiation from that star has blasted out the structure of glowing gas against denser material in a surrounding molecular cloud. The intriguing Bubble Nebula and associated cloud complex lie a mere 7,100 light-years away toward the boastful constellation Cassiopeia. This sharp, tantalizing view of the cosmic bubble is a composite of Hubble Space Telescope image data from 2016, released to celebrate the 26th anniversary of Hubble’s launch.
Earth Sky News for April 22: Smallest full moon of 2016 on April 22
Smallest full moon of 2016 on April 22
Tonight – April 22, 2016 – it’s the farthest full moon, and smallest full moon, of the year. We’ve heard it called the micro-moon or mini-moon. This full moon comes less than one day after reaching lunar apogee, the moon’s farthest point in its monthly orbit. It lies some 30 thousand miles (50 thousand km) farther from Earth than 2016’s closest full moon – a supermoon – due on November 14.
Every year has a closest full moon, and a farthest full moon. The mini-moon often returns about one month and 18 days later with each passing year, meaning that, in 2017, the year’s smallest full moon will come on June 9.
In 2018, the year’s smallest full moon will fall on July 27; and in 2019, the smallest full moon will occur on September 14. The micro-moon or mini-moon frequently recurs in periods of 14 lunar months (14 returns to full moon).
The crest of the moon’s full phase comes on April 22, 2016 at precisely 5:24 Universal Time.
Although the full moon occurs at the same instant all around the world, our clocks read differently in various time zones. In the United States, the moon turns exactly full on April 22, at 1:24 a.m. EDT, 12:24 a.m. CDT, and on April 21 at 11:24 p.m. MDT and 10:24 p.m. PST.
So in the Americas, the full moon happens on the night of April 21-22, and may have already passed by the time you are reading this post.
Meanwhile, your calendar probably says that April 22 is the full moon.
No matter where you live worldwide, look for the moon to look plenty full on the night of April 22. As with any moon near the vicinity of full moon, it’ll light up the nighttime from early evening until dawn.
In North America, we often call the April full moon by the names of Pink Moon, Grass Moon, Egg Moon or Fish Moon.
But in recent years, we’ve also heard the term micro-moon to describe the year’s smallest full moon. It’s not a name (like Pink Moon) tied to skylore. It’s not bound to a particular month or season.
It’s just a modern term to describe the year’s smallest moon.
Like most astronomers, we at EarthSky used to call the year’s smallest full moon an apogee full moon.
The terms mini-moon and micro-moon stem from popular culture. They roll off the tongue more easily than apogee full moon. As some indication of the appellation’s growing popularity, we’ve found that the NASA Astronomy Photo of the Day and timeanddate.org sites both like to call the year’s smallest full moon a micro-moon.
In many respects, the micro-moon is the antithesis of a supermoon. The micro-moon, or the full moon aligning with apogee, is the polar opposite of a full moon supermoon, the full moon coinciding with perigee.
Every month for the next seven months, the full moon will come closer and closer to Earth until the November 14 supermoon, closest full moon of the year.
That November full moon will be the year’s biggest and brightest moon, only 221,524 miles (356,509 km) away. That’s in contrast to the moon’s mean distance from Earth of about 384,400 kilometers (238,855 miles).
In fact, the November 14, 2016, supermoon will be closer to Earth than the moon has been thus far in the 21st century (2001-2100). The moon won’t come so close again until the full moon of November 25, 2034.
But it’s the December, 2052, full moon that’ll outdo them all. It’ll stage the closest and largest supermoon of the 21st century (2001 to 2100).
Bottom line: The micro-moon or mini-moon – smallest full moon of 2016 – comes on April 22. It lies about 30,000 miles (50,000 km) farther away from Earth than the full moon supermoon of November 14, 2016.
Author
Bruce McClure
The Wisdom of Buddha
The Wisdom of Buddha

We are shaped by our thoughts; we become what we think. When the mind is pure, joy follows like a shadow that never leaves.
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Your Daily Influences for April 22nd
Your Daily Influences
April 22nd, 2016
The Empress Reversed
This card represents infertility, instability and the loss of material possessions.
Jera
Jera denotes positive, recurring cycles, fertility and a time to harvest rewards from your hard work.
The Menat
You will find focusing on this aspect difficult, because truths will be obscured by dreaminess and illusion. You will not accomplish much here in the next several weeks, and therefore should focuss your attention elsewhere
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.
Native American Prayer Perfect for Today – Earth Teach Me To Remember

Prayer to Contact the Animal Spirit Guide, The Eagle

Your Animal Spirit Guide for April 22nd is The Eagle

Your Ancient Symbol Card for April 22nd is The Tree
Your Ancient Symbol Card for Today

The Tree
The Tree symbolizes spiritual health and growth. The healthy tree is rooted in a rich, nurturing medium, has a strong trunk from which leaf laden branches fan out to capture the sun’s energy. The Tree represents a healthy spirit entrenched in experience and strengthened by wisdom. It is a spirit that is happy with itself, but continues reaching to become even wiser, more complete, happier, stronger. While The Tree represents a strong and independent spirit, it is also a life-force that owes much of its strength and growth to being surrounded by other healthy spirits.
As a daily card, The Tree denotes a time when your spiritual self is especially powerful and open for further growth. Now is a time for you to seek out streams of wisdom and knowledge that you can not only draw from but contribute to as well. Don’t disregard sources that seem improbable, as they often produce the most profound revelations and spiritual expansion.
Your Daily Witches Rune for April 22 is The Birds

Daily Witches Rune
The Birds
Keywords: Unexpected news, change.
Meanings: The Birds Rune means some unexpected news that may alter your life completely, especially if this is the leading rune. Generally, the news will lead to a positive change but pay close attention to the nearest runes to determine its nature. It can also mean news of friends or family that you haven’t had contact with in quite a while. Letters and documents should be watched for as they may well bring happiness.
Your Minchiate Tarot Reading for the Weekend of April 22nd
Your Minchiate Tarot
Weekend of April 22nd
This reading indicates the influences that will arise in your life this weekend.
Tarot Influence:
The Queen of Wands Reversed
Vengence and domination, possibly unfaithfulness and deceit.
Astrological Influence:
Scorpio Reversed
Scorpio reversed represents the lack of will and confidence to move ahead.
Element Influence:
Water Reversed
Water reversed denotes secrets to which you are not privy. Approach all ventures with caution.
Your Daily Rune for April 22nd is Ansuz

Your Personal Desire Cards for the Weekend of April 22nd
Your Personal Desire Cards
This reading focuses on your ambitions and dreams for the upcoming weekend.
The Hanged Man
The Hanged Man is the most enigmatic card of the Tarot. Even Tarot giants like Waite, Crowley and Levi had trouble deciphering The Hanged Man’s true meaning. Generally The Hanged Man is thought to represent the value of surrender and selfless acts. The Hanged Man embodies the notion that sometimes to lose is to win. Unlike the aggressive Chariot, The Hanged Man creates his fate through inaction and accepts his fortune passively, without resistance. He does not struggle to control the path his life takes, but rather allows events to sweep him where they will, even if he is called upon to sacrifice himself. He is so at ease with the Fate the Universe chose for him that even hanging upside down from a tree does not ruffle his inner peace.
When The High Priestess or Strength is among your personal cards, the influence of The Hanged Man may be increased. Having The Magus or Chariot in your personal cards may diminish the influence of The Hanged Man.
The Empress
The Empress is “The Earth Mother” of the Tarot. She embodies all that is nurturing, clean and wholesome. Her powers resonate from her drive to create and care for life on a grand scale. She is in tune with Nature’s rhythm and realizes that life’s most pleasurable moments often stem from the simplest things. She is not afraid to enjoy herself–to let loose—to the point of being lavish. Abundance and luxury are important to her. The Empress is completely comfortable with her femininity and her sexuality. She is sensual, earthy, generous, and likes the good life. Still, her driving force is a need to create and nurture, and fulfilling this need overrides everything else.
When The Lover or The Star are among your personal cards, the influence of The Empress may be increased. Having the Emperor or Death in your personal cards may diminish the influence of The Empress.
Your Daily Tarot Card for April 22nd is The Star Reversed

Get A Jump on Tomorrow, Your Daily Horoscopes for Saturday, April 23rd

Get A Jump on Tomorrow….
Your Daily Horoscopes for Saturday, April 23rd
Aries

Flowing, easy energy is with you on a social level today, dear Aries. You could be feeling quite lucky these days. It may not be reliable luck so don’t count your chickens before they hatch or completely throw caution to the wind, but do enjoy more spontaneity than usual now. Keep a positive frame of mind, but also peace of mind by using common sense as well as drawing upon your intuition. Physical outlets for some of the deep desires for freedom and excitement you are experiencing now can be especially rewarding. Activities that allow you more creative, spontaneous, and freeform expression can help you to channel the tremendous creative energy you are experiencing in constructive ways.
Taurus

Forward-looking and positive energy is with you today, dear Taurus, even if you’re looking to the past more than usual these days. In fact, you may be feeling quite optimistic about putting something burdensome behind you. You could be receiving prophetic glimpses into your future through your dreams, gut feelings, or via ideas you are picking up from the atmosphere and people around you. Deep inner changes are brewing, and today you may not know exactly what they are, but you are definitely feeling that change is necessary. Love feelings are intense and stimulating. You might enjoy performing a generous act behind the scenes or anonymously today, or find joy in a secret.
Gemini

Today, opportunities for cooperation, loving and personal gestures, and shared happiness emerge, dear Gemini. You can feel especially hopeful about friendships and your future in general. Others might extend kindnesses to you now, and some of you can enjoy new or renewed friendships. The warmth you generate today is likely to be a benefit to you right now and long into the future – little gestures have impact. You feel particularly friendly and sociable, but you are also highly motivated to work and produce. Helping out a friend or acquaintance can give you a real boost now. A person or group association that is more creative, visionary, unusual, or unconventional can figure strongly in your life.
Cancer

New insights into your career or life path are coming now, dear Cancer, and it’s important to listen not only to what your intuition is telling you, but also to what seems to be coming from out of the blue – synchronicity and other chance events. You are feeling especially in sync right now as things seem to be falling into place, even if there is no overt plan. Your approach is visionary, original, and confident right now. You might benefit from word of mouth or positive word on what you’re doing. You can also be feeling quite optimistic about your career or social standing today, and you may find that a progressive and innovative approach is rewarded most right now.
Leo

It’s an excellent day for feeling strong, motivated, and optimistic for the future, dear Leo. Something can come out of left field now that boosts your spirits, and this can be as simple as a compliment received. Your ability to react positively to circumstances gives your personality an especially lively quality today. The desire to explore the world beyond your usual daily routines is strong, and you could be enjoying dreams of, or opportunities for, travel and new learning experiences. You can be meeting people who truly contribute to your vision, and you quickly lose interest in any lifeless, dry interactions that might occur now. Your powers of attraction are good. Freedom of movement is especially important to you right now, as any feeling of being tied to a particular place or routine can leave you feeling stifled.
Virgo

You have a generous and expansive approach to the world today, dear Virgo. Love relationships can be exciting, or self-discovery profound. There may be a twist of sorts – an enjoyable surprise – that keeps you on your toes, or you are discovering or rediscovering desires and interests. Insight into your finances or something in your intimate, inner life can come now. This is a period of freeing yourself from compulsive behavior that has been holding you back. You might experience a moment of truth, as well as motivation to kick a bad habit and to live a freer, more joyful life as a result. This evening, there can be a tendency to make more of a disagreement than necessary. Otherwise, there is forward-looking energy that stimulates a strong desire to innovate and make changes and improvements to your life.
Libra

You stand to gain tremendous insight into your close partnerships or into your relationship needs today and tomorrow, dear Libra, as your ruler, loving Venus, awakener Uranus, and growth-oriented Jupiter align in declination. Changes in relationships in recent times seem to have been thrust upon you, as if you had no say in the matter. However, you might come to an enlightening realization now that the changes were something that you needed in order to grow. Freeing yourself from the role of passive bystander in your own life is what this is all about, and it’s empowering indeed. You are embracing new people or new ways of interacting with others. You are expressing real confidence and you have a strong desire to move forward.
Scorpio

Adapting to a changeable working environments or conditions can be stressful at times, dear Scorpio, but also more rewarding when you realize you can meet the challenges, and especially if it prompts new, improved, and innovative approaches. You are learning new skills that will benefit you for years to come. Perhaps more importantly, you are recognizing your ability to adapt while maintaining your own personal style. Today is a creative one in which you welcome spontaneous expression and feel confident enough to truly enjoy yourself without feeling the weight of worldly responsibilities. Good humor can be healing.
Sagittarius

Today’s energies are exciting, dear Sagittarius. A moment of truth in a love relationship or about your relationship needs can occur now. A changing attitude towards love can emerge. This is a time of creative inspiration, unusual events that alter your thought patterns, and fruitful, exciting connections. You are likely to be seen in an especially positive light right now. As the center of attention today, you may be tempted to turn up the charm, but aim instead for sincerity – it will be appreciated most! You don’t need to strain right now, just relax and be yourself. The Moon in your privacy sector all day suggests some need for withdrawal, time alone, and reflection.
Capricorn

There can be some excitement in the air today, dear Capricorn, and a real sense that you can make positive changes and improvements to your life. It’s a potentially strong day for warmth with family and close loved ones. Changes occurring in your life in recent years may have been dizzying at times, as you may have felt that you were not quite ready for them. However, you may be recognizing that you have been freeing yourself from past conditioning, automatic behaviors that have not served you well, and relationships that were unhealthy. You are looking forward now and feeling positive about your “new” life. A meeting with a friend today can be inspiring, although some misunderstandings are possible if we are not seeing the intention behind the words communicated.
Aquarius

There is good energy for discovery and optimism today, dear Aquarius. You can enjoy wonderful conversations of hear something now that truly benefits you and boosts your understanding. You are exposed to ideas that open new worlds for you. There can be an epiphany of sorts, or you might find a solution to a problem that has previously left you stumped. You might surprise yourself by opening up and sharing something that you have kept to yourself in the past. Your appeal is strong, particularly when it comes to your optimism, perspective, humor, and moral character. There can be new insights and developments in learning areas, studies, in your neighborhood or with siblings, or in activity surrounding communication. You might read something that inspires you to change your learning focus, to write about a topic you hadn’t considered before, or through channels that you have never tried, for example.
Pisces

The more positive energy you radiate, the more opportunities open up today, dear Pisces, with Venus, Jupiter, and Uranus in strong aspect. There is more willingness to experience life to its fullest, and you are ready to make positive changes and improvements. You attract the right people and the right resources, and encounters with others are more likely to work to your advantage. Opportunities to make more money could emerge now. There could be a cool find or a happy purchase/gift. Positive energy for making money or business dealings can be with you, and the more innovative the method the better at the moment. Your enterprising spirit is strong this week.
If You Were Born Today, April 22

If You Were Born Today, April 22
You are a perfectionist with an unusual perspective on the world. Both imaginative and conservative, you have a knack for bringing both worlds to whatever you do. While you are charming and witty, you can be impatient with others when they are not following quickly enough or they are otherwise in your way!
Famous people born today: Jack Nicholson, Glen Campbell, Peter Frampton, Amber Heard, Francis Capra, Aaron Spelling.
Your Birthday Year Forecast
A Full Moon in your Solar Return chart marks this as a year of great personal significance, when major new beginnings, endings, and activities occur. This period is the culmination of a stage of personal growth and development. Events occurring this year may bring various developments in your emotional, psychological, or spiritual life over the past several years to a head. Relationships are especially important. There can be increased activity in your professional and public life, causing a conflict with your domestic and personal goals. There is little moderation in your life this year. Connections are made or ended; or your job focus may change as one focus fades to make way for a new direction. The year ahead is certain to be a very busy, dynamic, and significant period in your life.
This is an excellent year in which to advance projects revolving around communications – writing, speaking, selling, and so forth. Your reputation may be enhanced through word of mouth. Making new contacts through learning and mental pursuits figures strongly as well.
This is an excellent period for opening up communications with others, as you are more sensitive than usual and more willing to listen. Getting your point across is easier, as it’s not only about what specific words you choose to communicate, you intuitively express the meaning and intention behind the words. You can effectively use words to soothe, heal, and teach this year. You are also especially open to new ways of looking at problems, thus it’s considerably easier to find solutions. You may be gaining respect for your ideas and intelligence.
There may be a project, idea, or person that demands much of your attention or occupies much of your thoughts. It’s a strong time for any project or studies that require concentrated effort. You are especially resourceful.
You can be especially persuasive and convincing in your communications, whether written or oral, and your perceptions are especially acute. You are inclined to do a lot of “digging”, researching, analyzing, investigating, and getting to the bottom of things. Increased psychological awareness of yourself and others can benefit you greatly, and employing strategy in your decision making is easier than usual this year. Relationships with younger people may be especially rewarding and meaningful.
This is a good year, generally speaking, for motivation levels regarding work or projects and personal interests. There can be opportunities to pursue absorbing topics and projects of interest. More joy and meaning can be found in your work or obligations.
However, you need to be aware of a tendency to be attracted to impractical ventures at times this year. As well, your energy can vary greatly from one period to the next, so take advantage of the “high” periods in order to offset the possible loss in productivity during the low-energy stages.
You may be dealing with some power struggles in your relationships or regarding possessions and finances. Persistence will pay off in the end, and the need to remove yourself from overly stressful situations can become obvious. Changes in your love life and/or financial state are likely this year with Venus conjunct Uranus in your Solar Return chart. It may be that you experience sudden changes or breakups with a friend or lover. However, the chance of a sudden new friendship is just as likely.
This is a potentially excellent year for communications, learning, and connecting. You may be making good contacts with others, particularly through shared interests or schooling. Positive plans and lifestyle changes can be made at this time in your life. There will be times when you battle with varying energy levels, so take advantage of the periods of high motivation. There can be a need to reorganize finances.
2016 is a Number Eight year for you. Ruled by Saturn. This is a year of power and accomplishment. Actively seeking to expand, taking educated risks, and moving forward are highlighted. This is a year of opportunity, particularly in the material and business world, and opportunities need to be seized. It’s generally not a year to find a new love partner, simply because the focus is on the material world and your place in the world. This is a problem-solving year in which you can expect real, tangible results. Advice – take action, plan ahead, seize opportunities.
2017 will be a Number Nine year for you. Ruled by Mars. This is a year of completion and transition. It is a time when we need to let go of things that no longer serve their purpose, and hold on to things that have a future. It is a time of cleaning out dead wood, not necessarily for new beginnings. It can be a time when a burden has been taken off your shoulders, and it can be a year of giving of yourself. Advice – let go of things that are holding you back, give of yourself and express your sympathetic, compassionate side.
Courtesy of Cafe Astrology
Your Daily Horoscopes for Friday, April 22nd

Your Daily Horoscopes for Friday, April 22nd
Aries

The Full Moon that occurs early into the day can stimulate new thinking or activity about financial, sharing, and ownership matters for you, dear Aries. It can also stir up buried desires and emotions. With Venus and Uranus in alignment in your sign today as well, this can be a powerful day for self-discovery. Your appetite today is for more than the usual fare, and a desire for change can bring interesting circumstances into your life. You’re likely to feel fresh and invigorated, and love or financial matters can be surprising now. Your personal appeal is strong, particularly when it comes to matters of the heart. Somebody is thinking of you, wanting you back, or back on your side. You are excitable today, and perhaps a little impatient, particularly with rules or impositions. Limitations and restrictions are not tolerated, but you’re charming about it.
Taurus

Relationship needs are awakened today with a Full Moon occurring in your partnership sector early into the day, dear Taurus. Epiphanies about a relationship or your own feelings can lead to important changes. This is a time for getting real about a relationship, and can mark a turning point. Your ruler, Venus, aligns with Uranus today, which reinforces a theme of awakening. The tendency today is to talk easily and naturally about matters that previously were hidden or too private to discuss. Your sensitivity to the more hidden elements of any given situation is strong now. You might experience some strange coincidences or serendipity today – your intuition is trying to tell you something. You might uncover something that has been missing, lost, or hidden; or delight in a sudden, private attraction. There is a strong desire to break the routine underneath the surface. You are likely to stir the pot now, and the results can be truly interesting. You might feel inspired and motivated by a shared secret or special moment. Past love can resurface quite suddenly.
Gemini

The Full Moon early into the day awakens buried emotions from deep within, dear Gemini. As the day advances, a Venus-Uranus alignment also serves to awaken your senses, but the energy is a little more detached and less focused. There can be easy conversations and a spirit of openness that lifts your spirits. Debates or differences in opinion can be enjoyed more fully this way. Today is also strong for easy and pleasing relations with friends and lovers. You are attracting others through your originality, your ideas, and your intelligence. Friendships can bring surprises today, or could see a friend in an entirely different light, which can be disruptive or exciting (or possibly a little of both). This can be an excellent day for making connections and for unusual or unexpected experiences with current and past friends. You are less interested in conservative or conventional friendships now, and very eager to reach out into new social “territory”.
Cancer

Today’s Full Moon can illuminate matters revolving around a romantic affair, creative project, or children, dear Cancer. There could be some tests involved, but the path is being cleared for more honesty and respect in the future. Another stimulating influence occurs today on social levels. Authority figures or parents might hold you in better favor right now. Exciting experiences on the job or a sudden change in your reputation can occur for some of you. Love may be easier to attract through your professional connections, and a strong element of surprise can be in play. Your thinking is more creative than usual today as your perspective is new and fresh. There can be a sudden impulse to contact someone, or you can be the recipient of surprising contact. Be sure to break the routine even just a little in order to make the most of the day. Don’t be afraid to show your more original qualities.
Leo

The Full Moon that occurs early into the day serves to bring buried feelings to the surface or new information to light, dear Leo, and these can ultimately clear the way towards important improvements in your life, particularly related to living conditions, family, and home. A Venus-Uranus alignment tends to open up and facilitate self-expression, particularly as it is in harmony with your sign. There is good energy for social events and developing strong rapport with others. Put yourself out there, ask for what you want, and enjoy yourself today. You more readily take a few “risks” emotionally, and the rewards are good. You have been discovering your own unique set of truths and beliefs recently, and today you’re especially eager to share them. You can feel very hopeful about the future now. You might have a mind-opening experience as you are exposed to unusual and different perspectives. You attract unusual people to you. Communication defines your friendships right now, and lack of it will be glaring, so stay connected with those who matter.
Virgo

There can be an epiphany regarding your relationships now, dear Virgo, and you are particularly interested in sharing, teaching, and learning. There is some excitement in the air as you can have a sense of awakening to ideas and feelings, not only because a Full Moon occurs early today in passionate Scorpio, but also due to a Venus-Uranus alignment in your intimacy sector. You might experience very unusual desires and attractions today, whether it involves people, objects, or situations. You can be especially intrigued with breaking taboos or pushing your boundaries, even if there is some discomfort involved at first. Your intimate life can heat up quickly right now. You might address an issue with someone that is usually tricky to discuss with good chances of success and possibly a breakthrough moment. You are inclined to surprise others and you feel exceptionally open and generous. You are awakening to buried needs and desires, which can be eye-opening.
Libra

Heightened emotions surrounding money and possessions, as well as personal values and talents, can be a theme today with a Full Moonoccurring in your solar second house, dear Libra. There can be an important revelation about money or business, but there might instead be a situation in which you need to stand up for your values and your worth. Venus, your ruler, aligns with Uranus, the awakener, in your partnership sector today, and it can be a strong day for connecting with others, and especially on one-to-one levels and romantically as well. A feeling of camaraderie with a special someone can lift your spirits and make you feel that you’re moving forward. Even so, inner restlessness can stimulate you to push boundaries. If you are unhappy with some aspect of your life, work on making it better. You may be more daring today than usual, and you attract others who bring change into your life. Personal magnetism is strong today, and a sudden attraction can occur now as well. You are especially cooperative and open with a partner.
Scorpio

A Full Moon occurs in your sign early today, dear Scorpio, and you might have an important revelation or an important culmination or turning point can occur now. You are awakening to feelings that you may have ignored or brushed aside. As well, a Venus-Uranus alignment that occurs today is also an influence that has the effect of opening our eyes. Unexpected developments at or with work can figure strongly. You can have powerful intuition regarding work methods, as well as health matters, and possibly even breakthroughs. An unusual meeting or friendship can occur today, particularly through daily routines, work, or the pursuit of health goals. A partner might also surprise you. Romantically, there can be a subtle feeling of moving forward and growing, as well as surprises and possible a sense of turning a corner. Originality is favored and valued right now.
Sagittarius

The Full Moon early today awakens a need to attend to your inner world and to get extra time for rest and reflection, dear Sagittarius, and this goes double with Mars retrograde in your sign. A secret may be brought to light. A Venus-Uranus alignment occurring today, however, suggests that you don’t hide your light away in the process, as others are appreciating your progressive, original qualities more than usual. This influence further emphasizes the discovery of desires that have been buried or neglected. Romantic excitement is very possible today. Plans seem to change at the very last minute, allowing for experiences that are more spontaneous, freeform, and inspirational. You can be eager to start a new creative project, or possibly a new romantic affair or experience. There is good energy for activities revolving around children, creative projects, and romance.
Capricorn

The energy of this morning’s Full Moon is best harnessed and channeled into goal-setting, dear Capricorn, as you may be awakened to your needs to follow special dreams and causes. Children, love affairs, group associations, and friends are areas of life that are also in strong focus. A Venus-Uranus alignment in your sector of roots, home, and family today can point to sudden desires to make spirited changes and improvements in your personal life. You may be redecorating or opening up to loved ones and sharing ideas, activities, and excitement. Alternatives can be introduced now that lead you to rethink old problems and concerns, particularly regarding living arrangements or conditions and close relationships with family and loved ones. Love can bring surprises today. Buried feelings are awakened.
Aquarius

You are awakening to exciting feelings today, dear Aquarius, not only with aFull Moon in passionate Scorpio occurring early into the day, but also an alignment of Uranus, your ruler, with Venus, which stimulates unusual, exciting desires and a need for making progressive changes. You want to move forward, and the day’s energies help you out. The need to put your past behind you is strong so that you can make necessary changes in both your personal and professional lives. A project can come to fruition, or a decision may need to be made. You are enthusiastic about ideas, learning, and making connections. Your personal magnetism is especially strong today. There is a nice feeling of camaraderie around you, and you feel more at ease expressing both your ideas and feelings.You are magnetizing good things to you quite naturally now, and short trips, errands, and learning pursuits can lead to pleasant surprises. You can take special pleasure in expressing your more unorthodox ideas, and fortunately, others are listening.
Pisces

The Full Moon early today continues to stimulate much mental energy and emotional excitement for you, dear Pisces. This is a time for entertaining your more adventurous side and for looking for different ways to express yourself and connect with a higher purpose. With Venus and Uranus coming together in your resources sector today as well, your more unusual and exotic tastes and desires emerge, and these can have you acting on a whim. This can involve people and objects of desire as well! Impulsive spending can be an issue now, but some of you could stumble upon a great find. You can make interesting discoveries today, particularly along intimate and financial lines. You might seek out alternative methods to the usual way of doing things, and can be quite satisfied as a result. Being flexible and open-minded is your best bet now, as spontaneity tends to be rewarded today.
Your Love Horoscope for the Weekend of April 22nd
Weekend Love Horoscope
April 22-24: Deep, crazy love
Sure Mars is retrograde, but there’s enough heat in the cosmic sky this weekend for you to still enjoy romantic potential. First, a Full Moon in Scorpio on Friday will leave you feeling many intense emotions. If you are able to confront them honestly with your partner, it’s likely that the two of you will be in a position to strengthen your relationship.
Also on Friday, Venus and Uranus will make a sizzling conjunction in Aries. This is a recipe for sudden romantic potential whether you’re single or attached. If you’re single, there is a possible one night stand in your future. Or, if you’re in a relationship, you and your lover may try something a little different to spice things up. Get your sexy on!
This Weekend’s Romantic Rating*

* Heart ratings are based on the lunar cycle. They range from low to full, with low indicating a rocky weekend for romance and full indicating plenty of passionate potential.
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