The planetary configurations for April 2020 are powerful, dynamic forces. The Sun traveling through the sign of Aries, Saturn joins the powerful Mars in Aquarius. “Uranus squares Saturn and Mars, and Jupiter and Pluto square the Sun, and this is just in the first week!” This is a galvanizing time for action and “to focus on constructive change”. Many may experience a heightened emotional state, finding themselves overreacting in all ways, during the full moon in Libra on April 7/8. Meditate, rest, seek balance. Uranus square Mars is a dynamic aspect, which can act adversely and “can easily cause willful and fanatical behavior, leading to potentially rash and destructive actions”. It may be helpful to ask ourselves: “Why are we doing this? What are we trying to achieve?” To counteract these energies, we can ground ourselves by spending time in nature. “Another remedy is to put our hands in the earth …. doing some digging or planting ; we could bake a cake or create something. Anything that involves using our hands is a practical way will bring down the energy from the head into the body and discharge it effectively.”
The Saturn alignment with Mars can be a very constructive alignment, if we don’t allow Uranian energies to propel us toward excess. Uranian idealism fuels our desires, our quests and our actions for change, but we should vigilantly practice “patience and steadiness” to stay on track. A square from Jupiter and Pluto to the Sun reaches its zenith at mid-month, and presents a different challenge. “Mars & Uranus are driven by a rebellious need to bring change at any cost; Jupiter & Pluto are the embodiment of excess and greed”, urging us to overconsume goods, food, drink and experiences. Stuffing ourselves, even full of experiences, can be detrimental to our wellbeing; it can serve to distract us from discomfort, but ultimately produce a different type of discomfort. Around April 13th – 15th we can choose to observe if we are indulging this tendency …. to grab all the gusto we can. Or is there a situation where we feel “we aren’t getting enough?” Jupiter-Pluto energies can mirror an inner lack, and this experiential opportunity can serve us …. in seeking to discover what we wish to fill that void with. What will bring us greater meaning? From what stems this discontent? If we stay with this inner exploration, it can indeed be fruitful. Our answers can lead us to necessary changes. Be willing to look within and seek the answers.
Any settling of the energies as they shift into Taurus, during the third week, might seem fleeting, as the Sun moves toward Uranus, then a new moon forms, a time for new beginnings. “Taurus wants to keep things as they are, but Uranus has other ideas, and where this new moon falls in our individual charts, that’s where we need to make the real changes. It is a call to break an existing pattern that isn’t working any more. What that pattern is may well become apparent 4/19 – 4/23, as Saturn squares this Uranian alignment in Taurus, strongly suggesting that things can’t carry on as they are.” The discomfort we feel, is our cue to do things differently.
Around 4/23, is an auspicious “time to plant new seeds and start to break free from the old ways”. Ask yourself, “how have I been holding myself back? How can I liberate myself from a limiting situation? April brings potential to make refreshing and progressive changes.” We need to ‘think outside the box’, “brainstorming and being open to new ways of looking” at our situations. “Then we can really harness April’s potent energies for change and welcome that which is trying to break through.”
The above information was quoted or paraphrased from: Donna Taylor, “Predictions”, magazine article, April 2020 edition of: Sedona Journal of Emergence, with added comments by Trish Forsyth Voss. ************
The information below is quoted or paraphrased from: Mary Elizabeth Hoffman, “Your Soul-Heart Journey Progress” magazine article, April 2020, Sedona Journal of Emergence, with comments by Trish Forsyth Voss.
The cosmic intention of the planetary alignments occurring in April 2020 “is to shift human destiny and Earth into one of harmony, empowering the gifts of each, individually and collectively … in ways that feed and nurture the hearts and souls of all. Uranus in Taurus, Mars & Saturn in Aquarius with Vulcanus in Leo, activated by the full moon energies of Sun in Aries, Jupiter & Pluto in Capricorn, and the moon in Libra, activates an infusion of revelation of truth, transformation and healing by spirit fire, taking place between 4/6 & 4/8; this initiatory period bringing into light passionate displays of emotions from surprising sources with either an increased depth of intimacy and connection between people or closure and completion of said connections. This manifests personally, professionally, politically, and economically on a worldwide scale. This may be a confusing time for some, and a time of ending and closure. It is a time to release values that no longer serve our soul-heart’s desires.”
A new moon on 4/22 “in early Taurus conjunct Uranus facilitates huge openings on all levels, in all times, spaces and dimensions to comprehend the changes required to manifest heaven on Earth in each soul’s life. With Venus in Gemini trine Mars in Aquarius, there are huge possibilities and varieties of expression for clear communication of desires. They can be conveyed in compassionate ways for easy manifestation. It’s a time when guides, guardian angels and members of all kingdoms can be called on to assist in developing and communicating new options in powerful, compassionate, expansive ways. On 4/25, is the Taurus cosmic equinox, leading to the opening of many halls of records. Much heart, emotion, expansion and empowerment takes place as all kingdoms begin to feel their interconnectedness. The veils of separation are dissolving, and no amount of chaos or fear will be able to re-erect them again. With Venus and the Moon conjunct in Gemini on 4/22, the release of the focus on opposites (right-wrong, good-bad, black-white, either-or, masculine-feminine, life-death, yes-no) opens the way for more options for being, perceiving, loving, interacting and relating, which require that all beings honor and respect others, harm none in any way, and are totally life-affirming, with full self-responsibility and free-will choice. The perfected vision of the cosmos is expanding and evolving in new directions, facilitating the actualization of its original purpose and vision — manifesting spirit into matter and bringing heaven to Earth.”
Apr 5 2020
“WE WILL GET THROUGH THIS!” (But Sadly, Not all of us.)
“America’s governor”, Andrew Cuomo, NY, has been a reassuring voice for many of us, as he speaks truth & facts with a calm voice and forthright demeanor. In his daily press-conferences he explains all that his team’s doing to protect New Yorkers and those close-by. His folksy, Italian, ‘family-man style’ is positive, not so political. He has declared this crises an issue of: red, white & blue. Suddenly Trump has turned an about-face, saying he’s “relying on the advice of experts”, extending his social-distancing plan through the end of April. Joe Biden on MSNBC 3/30/20 said, “Trump must move rapidly to get more equipment to N.Y. and other places in immediate distress: ventilators, respirators, face-shields, masks, gowns, testing apparatus, more front-line healthcare workers.” In this war against Covid-19, a rapid response is crucial to save lives; Biden urges, “Trump should invoke the Defense Production Act, compelling companies to produce needed equipment NOW! Use your office to get the constructive things done that America needs from a president. Stop name-calling and picking fights with Democrat governors, stop making foolish accusations. Let Dr. Fauci speak more often, listen to the experts, don’t mislead!” President Trump had a conference-call with the nation’s governors today; most are calling for Stay-at-Home orders or extended orders, and increased social-distancing measures. Many southern states, slow to affect such measures, are now seeing their numbers explode and grow exponentially. Mardi-gras, Spring-Break festivities, and unimpeded travel have all contributed to the rapid spread of pandemic. Many states are still not getting the testing they needed weeks and months ago.
Our IL governor, J.B. Pritzker, has been proactive about this crises, putting stringent measures in place early to save lives, ordering schools and nonessential businesses closed, and directing Illinoisans to Stay-at-Home, unless they’re participating in essential activities (extended through 4/30/20). Pritzker gave a press-briefing 3/30/20; dispensing new information, and he will update us on any further directives & extensions. (Critical thinking is always imperative; be aware that scam-artists flourish in any crises-situation.)
Governor Cuomo stated, “Everyone is afraid, including doctors, nurses, first-responders; we need to manage the fear and the virus. Look for the silver-lining in every situation; enjoy your time with your loved ones, and save lives by social distancing.” Cuomo seeks to reassure, “We will get through this!”
We must all pull-together to do so, and let’s keep checking on our loved ones & neighbors…. by phone, texts, Skype, virtual-visits, however. Yes, we can!
Trish Forsyth Voss
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