Weekly Horoscope: Weekly Horoscope: April 9 - April 15

Libra-Aries Full Moon - Pressure Peaks

We begin this week in a pressure cooker of Cardinal squares that are triggering the waning but still potent Pluto/Uranus square. Mercury turns retrograde in Taurus on Sunday, joining Jupiter, Saturn and Venus which are also retrograde right now. Mercury adds a measure of intellectual determination to the ongoing process of unwinding our beliefs and ideals from those of others. Essentially, all four of these planets are interconnected through rulership and seem to be working together to help us disconnect from outmoded beliefs and build an entirely new belief system from the inside out. The pressure peaks along with the Libra-Aries Full Moon (21° Libra/Aries 11:08 PM PDT) on Monday when there seem to be strong imperatives to make decisions in an incredibly indecisive atmosphere. Somehow, we need to stay detached enough to step back and consider our options. The fear of being wrong may seem overwhelming at times. However, a retrograde Mercury always offers the opportunity for further review and the chance to go back and correct our mistakes. It is more important to broaden our perspective this week, even though it may feel like we have to be right — RIGHT NOW!.

As Mercury stations on Sunday, we're in something like suspended animation. Luckily, this is the perfect atmosphere to slow down and (re)consider our ideals and positions ahead of Monday's Libra-Aries Full Moon. There is a distinct awareness of proper protocol on Monday that brings an uncomfortable feeling of constriction. Fear of being wrong may seem intense but, rather than crushing us, we're more likely to feel increased determination to find something that we can really be certain about. On Tuesday, our search for truth is driven underground by insecurity and continuing indecision. Many of us are looking for a way to fall back, regroup or just 'lick our wounds'. The Moon trines Neptune on Wednesday, offering intuitive clues to get us back on track. Thursday's Sun/Uranus conjunction may feel quite unsettling and there may be some caustic criticism floating around that keeps us off-balance. However, we shouldn't take any mistakes too seriously. (Especially under a retrograde Mercury!). As the Moon's light wanes, the intensity eases and Friday brings a much lighter atmosphere where indecision doesn't look so bad — in fact, it might even seem like considered wisdom. Saturday's chaotic, high-energy atmosphere may spur a strong desire for solitude in order to 'stop the madness'. However, by eschewing escape and staying engaged, we can continue to expand our perspective and explore our options, which is ultimately a more promising way to end the week.

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