Weekly Forecast ~ Week of April 2nd ~ Climbing Your Personal Mt. Everest

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​In many ways this week is deja vu of last week.  Many of the same patterns that were active during the full moon are now perfecting bringing the themes from last week to a head this week.  We can accomplish big goals or we can be frustrated by failure or accidents. Think about it this way: if you want to climb Mt. Everest you need to train hard, prepare your gear, make a plan of approach.  And still you might fail. Or you can reach the summit and have much to celebrate.

Monday April 2nd ~
What’s going on today:  
Moon in Scorpio
Mars conjunct Saturn

What it means:  
When I talk about my example of climbing Mt. Everest I am really talking about Mars conjunct Saturn.  Mars is our motivation, out personal power, our drive, our energy. Saturn is our ability to plan, to set goals, to have endurance over the long haul.  Nobody ever thought climbing Mt. Everest was easy and you should have a similar goal for yourself … something that challenges you and that you truly have to work for in order to accomplish it.  You might fail but the rewards are worth the risk of failure. Without goals we become frustrated and have nowhere to direct our energy. Train for your marathon. Plan your business success. Build a new house.  Whatever your personal mission might be it is probably shown by the house and planets being activated by the Mars-Saturn conjunction in your personal chart.

Questions to ask yourself:  
What are my personal goals right now?  What I am doing to meet them? Am I being responsible to my larger plan?  How can I use my energy in a way that helps reach my goals?


Tuesday April 3rd ~
What’s going on today:  
Moon in Scorpio void-of-course at 10:06 AM MDT

We have a void-of-course moon almost all day long today.  It is not the day for new projects but it is a good day for finishing up old tasks or routine things.  Clear out your inbox. Do the laundry. Finish that project that is lingering. I know you might not want to take care of these things but you will feel better once they are complete!


Wednesday April 4th ~
What’s going on today:  
Moon enters Sagittarius at 12:55 AM MDT
Mercury square Mars

What it means:  
Mercury is activating the tension of the full moon on Saturday by triggering the planets involved over today and tomorrow.  We still have the opportunity to get things sorted out and come up with an alternative way of handling these issues in our lives.  If we do nothing about the things that are troubling us we might end up dealing with internal anger. Let’s rethink our approach and direct our energy outward toward our goal instead of inward at ourselves in the form of anger.

Questions to ask yourself:
How do I rephrase my situation so that I can direct my energy in a productive manner?  Is there a new approach I can take? How can I redirect my anger toward something helpful?


Thursday April 5th ~
What’s going on today:  
Moon in Sagittarius
Mercury square Saturn

What it means:  
Once Mercury turns direct next weekend he will turn around and aspect both Mars and Saturn once more on his path forward.  But for now this is the final aspect of a sequence that started a couple of weeks ago. The sun, moon and Mercury have now all squared Mars and Saturn and if we haven’t figured out a new approach to our problems we either aren’t trying or we aren’t paying attention!  Whatever the big issue in your life is right now, represented by the cardinal signs of Aries, Libra and Capricorn, that is where your energy has been these past few weeks. There is a tendency for negative thinking, especially if you haven’t resolved these issues or at least figured out a new plan.  But there is also the energy for problem solving so use this time to recommit yourself to your plan, whether it requires modifications or not.

Questions to ask yourself:
How can I transform negative thoughts into problem solving thoughts?


Friday April 6th ~
What’s going on today
Moon in Sagittarius void-of-course at 7:36 AM MDT until Moon enters Capricorn at 12:01 PM MDT

The moon moves into Capricorn today with an echo of the themes we have been dealing with for some time now.  But I like this Capricorn moon. It’s down to business and it pushes aside the distractions in order to accomplish its goals.

Saturday April 7th ~
What’s going on today:  
Moon in Capricorn
Venus trine Saturn

What it means:  
Venus trine Saturn usually represent commitment in love, long term investments, and celebrating a simple aesthetic in art and beauty.  Simplify your own love life but simply telling the person you are in love with how much you care. Commitment is beautiful and should be celebrated.

Questions to ask yourself:
What am I committed to in my love life?  Whether this is a significant other, finding a partner, being happy alone, being in love with yourself, whatever the commitment is it should be acknowledged and honored today.


Sunday April 8th ~
What’s going on today:  
Moon in Capricorn void-of-course at 8:40 PM MDT

It’s a good day for projects and for generally getting things done.  What has been neglected in your life lately? This could be your house, your body, your car, your work, your family, your writing, anything.  Use today to get caught up to start next week off right.


I have had a lot of friends and clients talk about how strong the energy has been lately and it isn’t changing this week so to be honest it is up to you to change.  If the pressure is on then the only thing we can do it to better handle it in our own life in order to make it easier. What are some techniques you use when the pressure is on?