A powerful solar eclipse in Aries!

 

The first eclipse of the year occurs on April 20^th, just after midnight (EDT). This eclipse falls at 29 degrees of Aries and this is a solar eclipse. Aries, is the 1^st sign of the zodiac; the ruler of the self and self interests. It opposes the 7^th house of others, so this eclipse will be about our relationship with ‘others’ which it is not limited to marriage and personal relationships. This is the companion New Moon to the last full moon in Libra on April 6^th.

The Moon is conjunct the Sun at 29 degrees of Aries as well. This places a focus on home and our emotional lives as it does on each New Moon.

The 29^th degree is considered critical in astrology. That is, important events can occur on both a personal and global nature. What happens personally will depend on where this eclipse falls in your chart. The 29^th degree is associated with ‘fated events,’ both globally and personally. In many cases we may feel that we have come to the end of the road with something. This degree is associated with crisis situations, reversals, matters coming to a completion and we may push boundaries at this time in some way.

This eclipse is considered a rare hybrid type of eclipse. It begins as an annular or ring of fire eclipse and along the way it transforms into a total eclipse which darkens the sky.

Since the eclipse falls in Aries, its planetary ruler is Mars the planet of action (and aggression) which becomes lord of the eclipse.

The eclipse (Moon) squares Pluto which means situations are subject to change and transformation but this can also be a difficult aspect bringing up deep seated issues and power struggles in our lives and on the world stage.

Mercury is conjunct Uranus creating the potential for sudden changeability and unexpected news which could come from several different quarters that can include the financial markets, banks, earth related weather types of events that could include earthquakes, tornadoes and the like. Sun-Pluto aspects can be volatile and we saw 2 more mass shootings over the past weekend.

In the US natal chart this eclipse falls in the 5^th house of children and young people and squares Pluto, the planet of change, transformation power or bullies or those who try and force their agenda on others. The Moon actually creates a t-square which pulls in the energies of three planets which includes Mercury in the 8^th house and Pluto in the 2^nd house. This could point to a prominent death of someone of significance over the next 30 days, a national focus on financial matters and important news.

 

Venus enters Gemini!

 

When Venus enters Gemini love energies change once again and this will be completely different from Venus in Taurus as we have recently experienced. Venus will find herself in Mercury’s sign until May 7th, so communication and your social life will be prioritized at this time. Don’t be surprised if you don’t find yourself contemplating writing that novel you have always dreamed of, as Mercury rules all communication and the written word. Of course, the drive to communicate may take many different forms and you don’t have to write a novel to make the most of this placement.

Venus in Gemini is concerned with conversation, ideas, truths, and she does like to be bored in this sign. Venus in Gemini can be as sensual as any other sign, but you must bring conversation, adventure and fun to the picture to make this work. Manners count as does intelligence and ideas, most of all.

Venus in Gemini enjoys many different types of people and can flit from one group to another with little notice, and often expect their partner to be able to travel with them at the speed of light if necessary. Routine situations can be quite dull and boring, as are dogmatic, predictable people and routines.

Venus in Gemini is light and airy, and there is no greater turn off for those with Venus in this sign than people who are emotionally heavy and limiting, or jealous and possessive so check these feelings at the front door if you want this energy of this sign to work well for you.

Gemini is associated with the third house of the zodiac which rules communications, sales, writing ability, media, advertising, publicity, short journeys, neighbors, and siblings. The third house is also associated with the active search for knowledge, mental energy and telepathy.

Venus in Gemini is drawn to charismatic people who have interesting things to say and do. Gemini likes someone who can suggest interesting, if not adventuresome dates and places to go, and always has their own thoughts about what is going on.

Typically Venus-Gemini looks for friends first, and isn’t going to jump into an exclusive relationship overnight. Gemini is a mutable sign, so it's subject to changeability at the drop of a hat.

Venus in Gemini has a bad rap astrologically for being fickle. As Gemini is a changeable sign, she (or he) can change her mind if things aren’t working. The dark side of Venus in Gemini has the potential to leave lovers in the lurch suddenly, but is there any Venus that could be exempt from this if there is a good reason? Gemini can be more unpredictable than some, especially if things become too intense or dull. This could of course leave some people feeling duped, which again contributes to Venus's placement here being considered fickle. Venus in Gemini is actually looking for their ideal partner they can communicate and have fun with. Should they be lucky enough to find this, there is little chance they will leave.