Astrology - Pluto...

By Arlan Wise - April 3, 2008

He's a planet, a very influential one, no matter what the astronomers have decided to call him. He has been in the sign of Capricorn since the end of January and is now heading back to Sagittarius for one last chance to clean up old issues. You need to think back to 1994 and look at all that has happened since then. The rest of 2008 is a chance to bring those matters to closure.

Pluto in Capricorn has started his work of revealing hidden truths. Look at what we've seen and learned about the economic situation, the war, and the candidate race since the end of January when he entered Capricorn. Capricorn rules corporations, established structures and governments, and those who govern. The story of Eliot Spitzer is a perfect example of Pluto doing his thing in Capricorn. Expect to see more revelations like that.

Mercury's next retrograde period will be from May 26-June 19.

Thursday, April 3 Moon in Pisces. Mercury challenges Pluto to reveal the truth. Many secrets will be exposed today. You'll see weak structures crumble and illusions shatter. You must be honest and forthright or you will be caught in your lies or evasions. Take time to go by water and relax into the sounds of its movement. You can plant today.

Friday, April 4 Moon in Pisces, VC from 5:43 pm until 8:27 pm, when it enters Aries. It's the end of the week and an old moon so you won't have much get-up-and-go today. Finish up what you started this week so you can enjoy the weekend. It will be hard to focus and daydreams will occupy your mind. Check up on your elderly and ill friends and see what you can do for them.

Saturday, April 5 Moon in Aries. Today's new moon sits next to Mercury, starting a month where you have the energy and courage to speak your mind. Stay active this weekend and out of the garden except to pull weeds as it's a barren moon, no good for planting. It's a fiery day and you need to be active to keep your temper in line.

Sunday, April 6 Moon in Aries, VC from 11:02 am until 9:20 pm, when it enters Taurus. You have a small window of opportunity to launch a new project before the moon goes void. Get up early and use this time to put your ideas in motion. The rest of the day is for fun and enjoyment. Take a personal day and let the obligations sit until tomorrow.

Monday, April 7 Moon in Taurus. Start to change your life by taking the first step to make your dreams come true. You can manifest what you want if you put in the effort to make it happen. It's a prime day for planting and landscaping. You'll feel like taking it slow but you need to get a lot done, since you won't be able to do much tomorrow.

Tuesday, April 8 Moon in Taurus, VC 11:13 am until 9:27 pm, when it enters Gemini. There are a few hours in the morning when you can get things done, and then the day drifts and slides along. It's another great planting day for starting seeds of all kinds. Pamper your senses this afternoon. Get a massage or a facial. Cook, or go out for, a gourmet dinner.

Wednesday, April 9 Moon in Gemini. Your mind is racing with mental and verbal activity. It's a day to communicate via e-mail, letters, phone calls, one-on-one conversations. Today's the day to work on the pieces you need to write. Send out proposals and query letters. Join an online discussion group. You will find the right words you need to heal an old wound.

Thursday, April 10 Moon in Gemini, VC from 12:11 pm until 10:43 pm, when it enters Cancer. It's another of those days where the moon is VC moon for half of the day. You know the drill. Get it all done in the morning; catch up in the afternoon. Success is easy today but you must extend the effort to grab the right ring. Think before you act.

Friday, April 11 Moon in Cancer. You'll feel more involved in your work today. Use your intuition to make good decisions about how to spend and also secure your money. It's a prime planting day as this moon encourages growth. You'll feel pulled towards a quiet evening at home with the family. Cook your comfort foods.

Saturday, April 12 Moon in Cancer, VC 2:32 pm. Take care of all the household chores today. Work together as a family to get the cleaning and sorting done. It's a perfect day to garden and plant; do it today and not tomorrow. Call Mom and check in. Take time to relax by water. Have a dinner party for your family members or for your family of the heart.

Sunday, April 13 Moon in Leo. The sun and Neptune dance together today to offer you pleasant dreams, inspiring thoughts, and a spacey feeling to the day. Let your creative side out to play and see what comes out of you. Take time to do an act of kindness for someone else. Give generously of yourself and your smiles.

Monday, April 14 Moon in Leo. You can make your workday more fun by adding a few original touches. Keep an open mind and see how you can make the job more fulfilling. Today, energy is fiery, creative, and playful. You can take a risk and go beyond your usual limits.

Tuesday, April 15 Moon VC Leo, enters Virgo 9:07 am. This is the day to sit down and handle that tedious detailed work you've been avoiding. You have the energy to do a lot of hard work today. You can anchor your ideas and make them real. Make a plan for what needs to be done in all areas of your life. Get your taxes in.

Wednesday, April 16 Moon in Virgo. The sun and Mercury meet today. They want to spur you to make a path into your future and complete the actions you began after Mercury went direct in February. Focus on your work and your health. Try new methods of healing for an old problem. Get tomorrow's work done today.

Thursday, April 17 Moon VC Virgo, enters Libra 6:10 pm. A VC moon day in Virgo is a perfect day for tidying up the loose ends from the past few weeks. Clean, sort, recycle, and throw stuff away. Mercury enters Taurus to slow down your thinking and keep it practical. Go out tonight to hear music or see art with your loved one.