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The Day of Ironic Insight: Birthdays and Planet News

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If Your Birthday is May 1
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Reconsider your ideas as to what is and is not possible, and make room for approaches other than the solely pragmatic. That is to say: do not dismiss a hoped-for or intended outcome on the basis of what seems achievable in this moment. Take confidence from what you have accomplished in the past, and from your sense of devotion to what is truly important. You have both the passion and the capability you need to make it happen.
— By Amy Elliott

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Can you take some initiative today with tasks that require discipline and a lot of mental energy? Mercury is making aspects to Mars and Saturn today that suggest this course of action could prove effective. The more you can own the project and your efforts, the more likely you are to enjoy the benefits. This may mean focusing on a personal goal or project first, to generate a sense of satisfaction and fulfillment. After that, moving on to the obligations you have to others could feel a little easier.

Also note that we’re in Beltane territory — the ancient Pagan holiday associated with honoring the fertility of the Earth, which occurs when the Sun reaches the middle of Taurus. Plus, May is Masturbation Month. So how do you want to get your freak on? Venus conjunct Vesta in Aries today may be signaling an ‘unorthodox’ sexual relationship or encounter, but could also be prime energy for ‘tending your hearth’ solo, if you know what I mean. The Moon entering Aries is a reminder to watch impulsiveness — especially with your temper or libido, if either one is feeling the heat. There are plenty of ways to express both energies that take their impact and potential consequences into account, without bottling them up.
— By Amanda Painter

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The Day of Self-Sufficiency: Birthdays and Planet News

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If Your Birthday is April 27
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Maintain your focus as well as you can. You know your desired destination, and have a pretty good idea of how to get there; the important thing will be keeping a firm hold on the reins of your life in general. Avoid too many distractions or sidetracks, and remember that your impulses can be excellent sources of information and energy, but are best channeled consciously and carefully as opposed to running wild.

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Keep your wits about you today as Mars in Gemini forms its exact square to Neptune in Pisces. This is a time to avoid taking excessive risks or mind-altering substances; you’ll also want to be wary of people and activities that tend to enervate rather than empower you. If you’re in the habit of getting drawn into a fracas on social media, make a conscious effort to stay away. The energy of this aspect could be channeled into artistic endeavors; especially creative writing, but certainly any way in which your imaginative powers can be stimulated. Doing something you’re passionate about will probably help you center yourself if you feel like you’re groping about in fog or wandering through a labyrinth. You might also benefit from a little peace and solitude, or snuggles with beloved critters.

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The Day of the Cultivator: Birthdays and Planet News

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If Your Birthday is April 26
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Start preparing to sprint for the finish line on a current project or ambition. Keep your focus, and move on to a new task each time one is completed, as soon as is practicable. Make sure you’re thorough, however; this is more about organized action than speed, and not at all about haste. Once you catch a glimpse of what’s next on the horizon, you will have more than enough drive for what’s needed now.
— By Amy Elliott

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You may notice a brief boost in your emotional energy today — though it could come in the form of some semi-conscious inspiration or insight, so notice your dreams and any moments of synchronicity. This is described by the Moon entering Aquarius to square Uranus in Taurus, and then squaring the Taurus Sun for the last quarter Moon. As eccentric as the prompting might feel, you may be able to use it to move some kind of process or project forward — possibly in a rather inventive way that still feels true to your values. Deviating from typical routines should additionally offer support, in the form of extending the effects more than you might otherwise expect.

That said, the square between Mars in Gemini and Neptune in Pisces is calling the day’s tune (it’s ‘precisely exact’ tomorrow, but functionally exact today). If you’re feeling low in physical energy — or like you can’t quite move decisively between one option or desire and another — it’s okay to take things at a slower speed. The thing to be wary of, however, is the temptation to be dishonest or evasive as a result. Facing adversity, or the unpleasant consequences of past actions, could make that option especially easy to slide into.

If that describes your situation, can you receive the lesson you’re being offered and see the silver lining, without sliding into denial about what has happened and how you can do better in the future? In other words, can you acknowledge and integrate all facets of the truth, and use it to fuel actions that align better with your ideals? A trine between Mercury in Aries and Ceres in Sagittarius suggests that your more impulsive ideas could actually be harmonizing with your sense of spiritual nourishment. Even so, check your facts and stay sensitive to any group dynamics that you’re currently part of. Be sincere above all else.
— By Amanda Painter

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The Day of Physical Substance: Birthdays and Planet News

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If Your Birthday is April 25
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Stay in touch with your emotional world. In the course of heading for your goal, be sure to leave some time for yourself to rest and renew. Think of it as similar to needing regular intervals of sleep; occasional winding down and taking it easy is a vital component of life. This is part of acknowledging that you are human, rather than a robot; and that you have intrinsic worth.
— By Amy Elliott

Written in the Planets

With the Capricorn Moon moving through the Saturn-Pluto-Eris configuration, there could be an unconscious sense of pressure. By ‘unconscious’, I mean that the feeling is less likely to come to you as a clear thought, and probably won’t have an obvious, external cause. If you notice it, and give the sensation some conscious attention, it may be easier to own it and move with it over the course of the day (and it will move). Think in terms of taking responsibility for your emotions and reactions; and get the tasks that answer to an outside authority done first, if at all possible.

Bear in mind that the Mars-Neptune square is almost at full strength (it’s exact on Saturday). If you’re trying to hold seemingly contradictory positions on a matter, it might be getting a little frustrating — especially if you think you’re not able to just go for one or the other (or both) for some reason. Neptune’s presence in ever-slippery Pisces, however, is a reminder to be cautious and keep giving yourself reality-checks at every turn. This does not mean you cannot move forward; in fact, this square energy needs to be expressed one way or another, via actual action (which could be the act of communicating what you want). The idea is not to move or speak faster than your mind can keep up. Moving slowly and deliberately is still moving.
— By Amanda Painter

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The Day of Professional Commitment: Birthdays and Planet News

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If Your Birthday is April 21
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Honor your remarkable strength and your ability to persevere amid the peaks and troughs of life. These gifts are a part of you because of the internal wellspring of passion that drives you from under the surface; a fund of power few have the privilege of seeing, which links you directly to the most spiritual part of your nature. Remember you can draw on this source as often as you need it.
— By Amy Elliott

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What truly feeds you, mind, body and soul? Do you feel like you have a split opinion, or opposed desires on that score? Mars in Gemini opposite Ceres in Sagittarius suggests you might be faced with someone or something that could fill this role — perhaps even in a mentor-like or motherly way. Depending on which option in your mind they (or it) fit, it might be more or less clear how to proceed. Perhaps start by asking lots of questions; listen carefully to what gets said (or shown, or demonstrated) and what goes unsaid. With Mars also moving into a square with Neptune in Pisces, there’s a strong imperative to check facts — and to be as honest with yourself as possible. That can get tricky if you’re feeling conflicted, or if what you want runs counter to what someone else wants. Go slowly if that’s the case. It’s okay to be wrong — we’re all just human beings trying to figure everything out, after all. So if you need to make a correction, do so sooner rather than later, and with genuine sincerity.
— By Amanda Painter

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The Day of Cosmic Comedy: Birthdays and Planet News

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If Your Birthday is April 16
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Gather your energy and the passion you feel on a specific project and be ready to drive it forward to fulfillment. You will likely have a pretty clear final sprint; though if you find yourself hampered by any doubts, address those first and get them resolved. It would probably also help to tie up whatever loose ends might remain, as soon as you see them. The more thorough you are in covering these bases, the easier your path to the finish line.
— By Amy Elliott

Written in the Planets

Have you been thinking about a particular second chance lately? (For example, maybe one from the past, or one you wish to have.) Today Mercury, late in Pisces, is making its third of three squares to the centaur Ixion in Sagittarius; the other two were March 2 in direct motion, and March 9 in retrograde motion. You might check your calendar to see if you can detect any kind of through-line along this theme between then and now.

Ixion is a centaur, which means it’s associated with raising awareness. In this case, that could be awareness of how capable you are of acting in ethically questionable ways — and your ability to make a different, better-aligned choice. This entails thinking through all the possible implications and repercussions — no matter how inclined you are to gloss over ‘pesky’ details.

On a related note, Mars in Gemini is making a square to Nessus in Pisces; Mars is also warming up a square to Neptune. It appears there may be two sides (at least) to the stories of ‘what you really want’ and ‘where your boundaries really are’. Nessus is another awareness-raising centaur, one focused on things like boundary transgressions of various sorts, their generational ripples, and the ability to decide that enough is enough.

One excellent way to navigate this dynamic today may to articulate the different views you have on a situation, particularly the role your desire is playing in it and your options for taking action. This should help you to avoid repressing energy that could make things complicated if you stay in denial of it. Later this evening, Mercury leaves its post-retrograde shadow (or echo) phase and enters new zodiacal territory for the first time in two months.
— By Amanda Painter

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The Day of Tradition: Birthdays and Planet News

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If Your Birthday is April 14
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Take advantage of opportunities offered to you; it would seem that most doors you approach will tend to yield more easily just now. Whatever good fortune you receive is likely to have been long since earned, so you need experience few qualms if any in accepting it. As you enjoy your blessings, though, remember to keep your word and stick to your principles, including honoring any promises you’ve made in the past.
— By Amy Elliott

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No matter how divided your desire, motivation or general energy level feels now, it looks like there may be one specific promise you’ve made that requires you to follow through on it. The question is: is this an oath or commitment you’ve made to someone else or to yourself? It may be time to bring your considerable mental energy into more tangible form in some way. There’s some help at present, in the form of a trine between the Aries Sun and Jupiter in Sagittarius. At the very least, this should bring a sense of harmony, peace and overall good feelings into your day — which may come as a relief, given recent tension in other facets of life.

Consider how you can expand your experience or understanding of the world today; with Jupiter retrograde, that could include seeking to increase your self-understanding. While that’s a more introspective approach, it need not be completely passive. If you’re feeling good, why not put it to actual use and see what you learn in the process — or at least share the good vibes?
— By Amanda Painter

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The Day of Tenacity: Birthdays and Planet News

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If Your Birthday is March 31
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Trust in your own significance. You can make a substantial difference in the world without needing to win great fame or worldly success. Even small local changes can have a surprisingly far-reaching impact. You might begin by simply looking around you and deciding on something you would like to introduce or improve, and then set about doing so. Your attention is most likely to benefit your immediate environment. Start close to home and work your way outwards.
— By Amy Elliott

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Mars — the ‘energy planet’ — enters Gemini today. This tends to be a witty and alert position for Mars. Yet, with Mercury (Gemini’s ruler, and the planet of the mind and communication) newly in direct motion and still conjunct Neptune, you’ll want to stay aware of how much energy finds its way out through your speech. Your idea of ‘witty’ might not be received as such if your mouth runs faster than your empathy can. That said, it may be possible to lean on the duality of Gemini to see both (or more) potential ways your ‘great’ impulse could land, prior to enacting it.

If you feel restless while Mars moves through Gemini (which it does until May 15), see about changing tasks regularly to keep from dissipating energy. If there’s more than one way to do things, why not try both? (That could apply to sex, you know.) Also, consider connecting to and harnessing a sense of purpose. Energy directed consciously will likely feel less tiring and more productive.
— By Amanda Painter

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