Current Aspects April 8 to 15, 2021 all interpretations written & copyrighted by Jenny Yates How do you find out whether these aspects are especially resonant for you? Here's a beginner's guide. Click here for a pithier overview: What's Going On These Days?. |
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April 13 to 18 Sun sextile Jupiter |
April 14 to 18 Sun square Pluto |
April 12 to 21 Mars trine Jupiter |
April 9 to 11 Mercury sextile Saturn |
Venus sextile Mars (19° Aries/Gemini) This is a good transit for relationships in general. It’s great for getting together with all kinds of people, including friends and neighbors and casual acquaintances, and doing fun things with them. All kinds of Ideas are circulating, crackling with excitement, so it’s a good time for a book club or a discussion group. Everybody is curious about everybody else, and willing to check out anything that sounds stimulating. It’s an even better time for romance, and a pleasant connection could catch fire quite quickly. A conversation becomes a little sultry, and by mutual agreement, you end up in bed together. And this could be for one night, or for a lifetime, but it doesn’t matter, because it feels good. For artists, it can be a time of emphatic, expressive work. And even people who don’t think of themselves as artists may feel a stronger need to express themselves during this transit. You are the only one who can write, or paint, or sing about how it feels to be you. There are a lot of different art- forms to try, but you don’t need to decide on just one. Try several things. You contain multitudes. People are more aware of their bodies during this transit, and it’s a great time for exercise. Athletes will be more skillful and graceful, and will be amazed at what their bodies can do. The rest of us can enjoy ourselves going for wildflower walks, or bike rides, or playing Frisbee with our friends and dogs in the park. This is noticeable April 3 to 9. It's exact in NYC: Tues, Apr 6, 7:17 am in Vancouver: Tues, Apr 6, 4:17 am in London: Tues, Apr 6, 12:17 pm in Singapore: Tues, Apr 6, 7:17 pm in Sydney: Tues, Apr 6, 9:17 pm |
Mars square Neptune (21° Gemini/Pisces) Mars in Gemini gives lots of nervous energy, but with the square to Neptune, there can be a tendency to wander around aimlessly. Everything is interesting, everything calls your name, so why do you have to choose? Isn’t it possible to do everything at once? But even people who are good at multi-tasking can have trouble during this transit. You can fall asleep in poppy fields, or spend the whole day playing Solitaire, or call all your friends on the phone. You’re very easily hypnotized during this transit. And then at the end of the day, you may wonder what happened, and why you didn’t get anything done. Watch for accidents, since many things are not quite what they seem. You may think the ground is solid, when you’re actually heading for a swamp. Any aspect to Neptune increases the sparkle factor, but there are some pretty things that are dangerous – like the puddle on the kitchen floor, or the oil slick on the road, or the rattlesnake in your garden, or the friendly guy who’s just about to pick your pocket - so watch for those. This is noticeable April 6 to 13. It's exact in NYC: Fri, Apr 9, 3:17 pm in Vancouver: Fri, Apr 9, 12:17 pm in London: Fri, Apr 9, 8:17 pm in Singapore: Sat, Apr 10, 3:17 am in Sydney: Sat, Apr 10, 5:17 am |
Venus sextile Jupiter (25° Aries/Aquarius) This is a pleasurable and energizing transit. People are warmer, more generous, and more affectionate towards each other during this time, and there’s an air of celebration. It’s a good time for festivals, games, entertainment, and community gatherings. People are eager to learn new things from each other, so it’s a great time for students and teachers. There’s more idealism in the air, a stronger urge to make the world a better place. At the same time, the most progressive ideas are also the most fun. Anything that brings people together is enjoyable, even if you’re only meeting online. There’s a general air of abundance during this transit, and you may be somewhat extravagant. People are a bit louder and rowdier, more competitive in a friendly way, more romantically adventurous, more experimental in general. It really feels good to cut loose a little, and it’s good for you. It makes you healthier, and it strengthens your ties to friends, family and the community. This is a good time for artists, since this aspect gives a stronger drive to express yourself. People are more receptive to your work, more likely to get caught up in the spirit of whatever you’re doing. And people are also more interested in spending money, especially on anything that’s new, exciting and avant-garde, so don’t be afraid to take a different tack. This is noticeable April 8 to 12. It's exact in NYC: Sat, Apr 10, 2:53 pm in Vancouver: Sat, Apr 10, 11:53 am in London: Sat, Apr 10, 7:53 pm in Singapore: Sun, Apr 11, 2:53 am in Sydney: Sun, Apr 11, 4:53 am |
The sun sextile Mars (24° Aries/Gemini) This is an excellent aspect for getting things done. The sun in Aries is active, willful, confident, and focused, and it’s a good time to explore your talents for leadership. Mars in Gemini is versatile and flexible, and offers a number of different approaches to whatever you want to get done. You’re spontaneous and direct, ready and willing to leap into action. This is helpful whether you’re working or playing, and actually, work can seem more like play under this influence. Everything is a little more interesting, but you never lose sight of whatever you’re trying to accomplish. You’re competitive, but you’re still able to work comfortably with other people, trading off tasks when it makes sense, making good use of everyone’s particular abilities. It’s a more physical time, and you put a lot of physical energy into everything you do, even when you’re not specifically exercising. For example, when you speak, you fill up your lungs, and your voice carries further. You may find yourself gesturing a lot, or standing up to stress your point. There could also be a lot of walking, or you may be making short car trips from place to place. It’s also a good time for athletes, or for anyone who works with metals, wires, flames, or cutting tools. It also gives more energy to speakers, writers, journalists, editors, or anyone who plies words for a living. Your words are sharp and true. This is noticeable April 8 to 19. It's exact in NYC: Tues, Apr 13, 7:09 pm in Vancouver: Tues, Apr 13, 4:09 pm in London: Weds, Apr 14, 12:09 am in Singapore: Weds, Apr 14, 7:09 am in Sydney: Weds, Apr 14, 9:09 am |
April 3 to 9 Venus sextile Mars |
April 6 to 13 Mars square Neptune |
April 8 to 12 Venus sextile Jupiter |
April 8 to 19 Sun sextile Mars |
April 14 to 21 Mars inconjunct Pluto |
April 10 to 13 Venus square Pluto |
Mercury sextile Saturn (12° Aries/Aquarius) This is a serious time, mentally speaking. Even with Mercury in the assertive sign Aries, you’re more cautious and observant. Before coming to definite conclusions, you do the research, talk to people, and check all the information several times. This is a good time for figuring out the facts and getting them all organized. Your responsibilities loom larger during this transit, and so you may start working on them more assiduously. This could mean going back and taking care of something from the past, before it becomes a real problem. If there’s some paperwork you’ve been ignoring, now is the time to do it. This is good for working out time-tables, developing strategies, and sharpening your tools. In relationships, it’s good for communication. You’re more objective about what’s going on, and at the same time, you’re very honest and straightforward. You speak simply, directly, and effectively, and this helps resolve any ongoing difficulties. You take leadership easily, but you also work effectively in groups. This is noticeable April 9 to 11. It's exact in NYC: Sat, Apr 10, 11:08 am in Vancouver: Sat, Apr 10, 8:08 am in London: Sat, Apr 10, 4:08 pm in Singapore: Sat, Apr 10, 11:08 pm in Sydney: Sun, Apr 11, 1:08 am |
Venus square Pluto (26° Aries/Capricorn) This is intense. It’s a time when love can conquer everything, including your good sense. Desires are stronger and more compelling, and they can take you to exciting and dramatic places. So this can be a time of great intimacy, or of a strong sense of romantic destiny. At the same time, there could also be some powerful (and sometimes hidden) power struggles during this time. You want things that you don’t ordinarily want, and you find yourself thinking, “Why not? Why can’t I have whatever it is, or whoever it is?” And then you make a lunge for the people or objects that tantalize you, and this might work. You could impress people with your boldness and initiative. Or you might find yourself slapped with a restraining order. So be aware of this, and think ahead of time about your lusts and impulses. Some are harmless, while others have the potential to hurt other people and to wreck your life. The answers are yours alone. Nobody but you can say which edges can be crossed, and which you should stay far away from. For artists, this can be a time of fierce, provocative work. At the same time, you might frighten yourself with the work you produce, and have a harder time sharing it with the public. But, even if you don’t release it to the world, it can be cathartic for you. And in fact, everyone can benefit from the emotional release of creative work during this time. This is noticeable April 10 to 13. It's exact in NYC: Sun, Apr 11, 11:20 pm in Vancouver: Sun, Apr 11, 8:20 pm in London: Mon, Apr 12, 4:20 am in Singapore: Mon, Apr 12, 11:20 am in Sydney: Mon, Apr 12, 1:20 pm |
Mars trine Jupiter (26° Gemini/Aquarius) This is a time of positive change. It’s very energetic, especially on the mental level. You're involved in a lot of different things, and many of them open doors which lead to even more opportunities, inspirations, and possibilities. You’re curious, adventurous, ready to explore new situations, new groups, and new ways of thinking. It’s great for teaching or studying, and it makes for stimulating writing and lively discussions. It’s an idealistic time, excellent for political action and community projects, and also good for scientists, technicians, and inventors. Jupiter in Aquarius points you towards original new ideas and concepts, and helps you with team-building, so you can turn your ideas into something real, something that will benefit a lot of people. Mars in Gemini adds to your communication skills, and moves everything along more quickly. This transit is also good for all kinds of physical activities, especially sports that are quick-moving and involve good hand-eye coordination, like tennis. Team sports are also fun and exciting, and people cooperate well. There’s also a lot of energy for cycling, walking, and generally getting around. You may find yourself driving more than usual during this transit. It’s a high-energy, enthusiastic time, in which you can get a lot done. It’s great for moving speedily towards any kind of highly visible goal, especially when this involves teamwork and community efforts. This is noticeable April 12 to 21. It's exact in NYC: Sat, Apr 17, 1:14 am in Vancouver: Fri, Apr 16, 10:14 pm in London: Sat, Apr 17, 6:14 am in Singapore: Sat, Apr 17, 1:14 pm in Sydney: Sat, Apr 17, 3:14 pm |
The sun sextile Jupiter (25° Aries/Aquarius) This is a pleasant, optimistic, lucky transit, and it helps you deal with the more volatile sun/Pluto square, described at right. Even though you may be annoyed about some things, even though you may be more vigorous than usual in defending your space and your rights, you can still see the bigger picture. You can look at yourself, think “What am I doing?”, maybe even laugh at yourself and turn the situation into an anecdote or a facebook update. This transit gives a more philosophical approach, and so helps you stay out of trouble. It lends itself to celebrations and festivities, even if they have to happen virtually, and so you may find yourself invited to more parties, parades, weddings, and community gatherings. People are more generous, more expansive, more willing to spend large amounts of money on themselves or their friends. They’re eager to invest in pet projects, or support worthy causes. During this transit, you’re clearer about what feels good, what you do well, and what’s important in the long run. You’re both active and idealistic, focused on specific things that you can accomplish, and you find ways to work with other people to get things done. There’s a competitive spirit, but this sun/Jupiter sextile makes it friendlier. You want conditions to improve for everyone, and you’re ready to do whatever it takes to make that happen. This is noticeable April 13 to 18. It's exact in NYC: Thurs, Apr 15, 12:58 pm in Vancouver: Thurs, Apr 15, 9:58 am in London: Thurs, Apr 15, 5:58 pm in Singapore: Fri, Apr 16, 12:58 am in Sydney: Fri, Apr 16, 2:58 am |
Sun square Pluto (26° Aries/Capricorn) This is a tense transit, and there’s a tremendous amount of ego energy at this time. People are more independent, more territorial, more competitive, and much more likely to fight City Hall. They push harder, and this can be a good thing at times. People can move fearlessly into unfamiliar territory, overcoming great odds, accomplishing a great deal. But at the same time, this transit can unleash quite a few inner demons. Hidden and repressed emotion can crop up: anger, resentment, jealousy, possessiveness, paranoia, even aggressive violence. People may sudden act out the suspicions they’ve been harboring for years, with destructive results. Sure, you’re an individual, and you have a right to do what’s best for yourself. But everyone else is an individual too, so you’re not really all that unique. It’s not easy to get your head around this concept during this transit. It’s important to find outlets for stress, ways to cool out, so that you don’t overreact to difficult situations. Take five, count to ten. This is the kind of transit under which you could do something that you regret later, like selling everything you own and buying a tract on land on the moon, just so you can get away from everybody. This is noticeable April 14 to 18. It's exact in NYC: Fri, Apr 16, 9:26 am in Vancouver: Fri, Apr 16, 6:26 am in London: Fri, Apr 16, 2:26 pm in Singapore: Fri, Apr 16, 9:26 pm in Sydney: Fri, Apr 16, 11:26 pm |
Mars inconjunct Pluto (26° Gemini/Capricorn) This can mean a few roadblocks. Mars in Gemini is very active, full of nervous energy, and it’s not easy when you hit a complicated situation which requires more attention and concentration. The main danger is that you can try to deny or avoid it, pretending that it’s just some superficial thing, but there may be a certain amount of danger involved. And so this is a time when you may need to pause and focus on one particular thing, even if it’s not what you set out to do, or not all that pleasant. For instance, maybe all you want to do is plant flowers, but you come across a cache of old bones. Or you go off on a pleasure jaunt on your bike, and find yourself stuck in a tar pit. Or you chat up someone interesting in a bar, and the next thing you know, you’re tied up in somebody’ s dungeon room. Everyone’s inner cravings and inner fears are a little stronger under this influence, so people can be a bit paranoid. You can’t do anything about other people’s prejudices, assumptions and projections, but you can reel in your own, and avoid escalating any tricky situation. You need to pay attention to your surroundings, and be clear about how much power you have. This is noticeable April 14 to 21. It's exact in NYC: Sun, Apr 18, 12:26 am in Vancouver: Sat, Apr 17, 9:26 pm in London: Sun, Apr 18, 5:26 am in Singapore: Sun, Apr 18, 12:26 pm in Sydney: Sun, Apr 18, 2:26 pm |