No matter your Sun Sign – April and May will be a “Juggling Act”! The first three signs of the zodiac (Aries, Taurus and Gemini) are in full swing this April and May - demonstrating the Cardinal (Aries), Fixed (Taurus) and Mutable (Gemini) energies (a.k.a. Modalities) that re-cycle every three months! Here’s how these 3-month cycles work – in 3 parts: #1. Take Action Time! Sun in Aries March 19-April 19 – We are indoors and isolating more – but as not couch potatoes! From spring cleaning to starting (or re-invigorating) home-based businesses or hobbies – we are ON IT! That’s Aries energy – with Mars’ vibration taking charge to get started on getting started! Watch the tendency to go in too many directions at once to be effective and get anything finished! It helps to find helpers to maintain momentum and develop your leadership skills, too! #2 Stabilize Time! – Sun in Taurus (April 19-May 20) – After starting so many projects while Sun was in Aries, we slow the pace now and focus in Taurus so we can stabilize and reinforce foundations to become stronger and support future growth! This is the mid-part of the 3-month cycle where we fine-tune and test our processes in how things work. This is where we get the “bugs” out and make improvements! This period is where we practice patience and allow our Venus energy to enjoy the creative process and not rush or cut corners. #3 Adapt and Adjust Time! – Sun in (Gemini May 20-June 20) A crazy-maker for some – this period following Aries and Taurus is when we complete one cycle and prepare for the next (in June and July)! It helps to practice “acceptance” in this process as the universe urges us to get out of old ruts and routines and practice new routines! This is an excellent time during Gemini to explore and experiment and be open to change. It’s easy to see our growth from the start of this cycle, and the emergence of new thoughts, feelings and vibration! Astro highlights for April and May 2020 Jupiter conjunct Pluto in Capricorn – April 4 – Following the infamous Saturn conjunct Pluto in Capricorn on January 12, 2020, that many blame for current global situations, Jupiter joins the fray now to make everything bigger…for better or worse! Mostly for the better as many blessings are bestowed, even if disguised at first! Full Moon in Libra – April 7 – The “classic” Full Moon – representing YOU and your relationships that include physical, emotional, mental and spiritual issues. Emotions take center stage, and everyone wants improvements – NOW! Question is – will it be a one-way street – or a true compromise between yourself and others? New Moon in Taurus – April 22 – Money, sex and security is highlighted to reflect on how they control your emotional well-being and sense of satisfaction in our material world. Full Moon in Scorpio – May 7 – The theme of money, sex and security previously examined during April 22nd New Moon hits a crisis point where “something’s gotta give”! You’ll look to cut losses and get back-pay (or perhaps pay-back)! Saturn Retrograde in Aquarius on May 11 – The planet of challenges is returning to Capricorn to finish what he started with Pluto in late 2019 - to restructure outdated models and paradigms no longing serving the good of the whole. The old saying “if only I knew then” applies here, because we’ve learned from mistakes and can perform “damage control” that reverses many affects that looked irreversible before. This “remodel period” lasts through mid-December 2020! Yes, Saturn takes his sweet time…but the results are worthwhile and long lasting! Venus and Jupiter Retrogrades - May 13 and 14 . Venus and Jupiter work beautifully together because they always want what’s best for us! They will do their magic in Gemini (Venus helping restore lost work and daily living circumstances) and Jupiter in Capricorn – advancing our careers and standing in the world. Venus and Jupiter are replacing what was lost, and this “restoration” period lasts through summer! It’s an excellent time to collect on old debts and ask for big favors! New Moon in Gemini – May 22 – We’re restless for something new, and likely have “Grass is Greener syndrome” where everything looks better than our own situations. It’s an excellent time to follow your curiosity and new paths to explore! April & May forecasts – applies to Sun, Moon and Ascendant Signs. Aries (March 19 – April 20) You are hard at work and up to your eyeballs in systems and details that are drudgery but necessary. Like climbing mountains, when you reach one summit, there is another one to climb, and then another! Slow and steady gets the prize and definitely worth your efforts! Taurus (April 20 – May 20) This is an excellent time to teach what you know and finish that idea about writing a book, or blog and getting your ideas out there! In so doing, you advance your own education in ways that would not have otherwise happened! The more you give, the more knowledge you receive! Gemini (May 20 – June 20) Being an innovative sign, Gemini brings new meaning to that term now - especially when helping others get familiar with technology that improves their lives! You love the activity and non-stop interaction with a variety of people and tasks - making you the “Mother of Invention” for new necessities! Cancer (June 20 – July 22) You are doing a lot of soul searching and looking at how your emotions affect the health and happiness in your relationships for better or worse. This is especially true during the Full and New Moon phases in April and May. You are pushing yourself out of comfort zones and taking risks by exposing vulnerabilities that prevent the intimacy you desire. Leo (July 22 – August 22) You are building a positive new sense of yourself and putting it out there without the usual fear of rejection. No telling what you can do with this new confidence as you dare to explore and find possibilities you avoided before. Time to discover how much you make your own luck! Virgo (August 22- September 22) Systems, routines are all changing now, and it’s easy to feel like everyone is following their own rules that fly in the face of logic and common sense! What’s an organized Virgo to do? Time to go with the flow and implement structures that serve the good of the whole – without forcing the issue that often turns people off. Libra (September 22 – October 22) You decide it’s now or never for new agreements in your relationships by establishing expectations in the give-and-take” at home, work and elsewhere. While you want to create a fair playing field, you’ll be surprised at how much is asked of you to put forth to create balanced arrangements for all parties! Scorpio (October 22 – November 21) You have big plans for 2020 and nothing is going to stop you, even if current events do slow the process! You need to make it easier for others by making it harder on yourself - by helping create new structures for people to function efficiently so they’ll be in a position to help you succeed! Sagittarius (November 21 – December 21) You are building for the future and putting in the long hours to make it happen. Good for you Sagittarius as you are now the first to wake up and last to call it a night as you choose doing one more thing - multiple times – especially if it’s to help someone else get ahead! That’s your generous side coming out and it’s a major reason why you will (also) succeed! Capricorn (December 21 – January 19) You step ahead of the pack to give yourself more credit – while still giving credit to others who help put you in the spotlight. As you build your personal brand as a leader, you must walk the walk & talk much more than before to be as convincing as your promises. Aquarius (January 19 – February 18) Most people don’t know Aquarians are shy…but you must work through that trait now to make break-throughs you’ve always wanted! It helps if you pretend to be someone else and still be authentic while playing a role! Aquarians may be the only one who understands why and how that makes perfect sense! Pisces (February 18 – March 19) You are always a lightning rod for emotions and fears embedded in your surroundings, and now it is so important to keep yourself clear through meditative or other practices! You are often last on your own list to do nice things to sooth, relax and self-nourish in times of need. Now is when you can lead by example to help others! To get a personalized reading for yourself, please contact Patricia Rogers at AstrologyHoroscopeQueen@gmail.com