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KAT'S OVERVIEW FOR THE WEEK OF APRIL 22

To find out the Cosmic Climate for each day, click on the sign links in the overview below or the sign buttons that follow it. Remember, the Cosmic Climate affects us all, regardless of what sign we happen to be. New to the AstroCast? Check out How It Works.

Happy Earth Day!
It’s no coincidence that Earth Day falls under the back-to-the-land Taurus Sun, which is the earthiest of the earth signs. This year, MONDAY’s social-and-justice-minded Libra Moon plays host to this global celebration, inspiring us to join with like-minded folks and do something positive for our environment, like cleaning up a local park or beach. Because Libra sparks a strong desire to connect, this would also be a good time for working on any venture that would benefit from teamwork. If you have a big ask to make, or have been trying to win over the opposition, you’ll find everyone more cooperative than usual, so go for it. At 7:24p, the Moon drops out and goes Void for the rest of the evening. Be sure to reconfirm any plans or reservations you may have made, and read all about the dos and don’ts of the Void Moon here.

Full Moon in Scorpio: Break on Through
TUESDAY starts with a Void Moon that lasts until late morning, so anticipate frustrating delays and cancellations. At 11:20, the Moon moves into Scorpio where it will oppose the Sun to become a Full Moon. While Scorpio Full Moons can stir deep passions and are often unsettling, this one is especially so, because it’s caught in a tense configuration with seething Pluto. Negatively, this dynamic can provoke jealousy, exhume long-buried resentments and inflame any difficulties in your relationships. But this potent force also has a positive side capable of promoting profound healing and intimacy. If you can channel this transformational aspect, you just might have an emotional breakthrough that empowers you to move your relationship to a deeper level. Look back to the Scorpio New Moon (11.13.23) for a clue as to what issues may be unearthed now. As always, when dealing with such powerful energies, wait a few days for the dust to settle before making any life-altering decisions.

Cross the Finish Line
WEDNESDAY’s Scorpio Moon aligns with ambitious Saturn, to create a powerhouse of grit and drive. Tap into this immense trove of resources and resolve, to overcome obstacles and tackle assignments that require a deep dive and dogged determination. Just keep in mind that the Moon is waning in strength and Mercury’s at a near standstill, so don’t waste all this firepower attempting to start anything new. Instead, direct this enterprising energy at any personal goals or projects you’ve had on the back burner. Then crank up the heat and propel them across the finish line.

Gridlock Alert! Mercury Goes Direct. Finally.
At 8:12a, on THURSDAY, Mercury pulls out of reverse and starts moving, albeit slowly, ahead. That means this !#%& miserable Retrograde will be officially over! But because Mercury has to come to a complete stop to change direction, everything will be moving at a snail’s pace, so you’ll need to level set by downsizing your expectations and uploading a whole lot of patience. It’s a good thing that the Moon will still be in Scorpio, which always sets its own deliberate pace. That should help curb the urge for speed. Because if you try going 60mph, while Mercury’s only doing 5mph, you’ll just end up spinning your wheels. The good news is that Mercury will pick up a little more momentum each day, and by next week, things will be back to "normal" and this Retrograde will be a distant memory. But for today, keep things low-key and try not to get ahead of yourself.
It might be harder to hold your horses on FRIDAY, when the Moon will be galloping through high-spirited Sagittarius. And, because this exuberant Moon will be completely unbridled by any planetary interference, you’ll have free reign to get out and answer the call of the wild. This is one of those rare days when the Cosmos actually encourages you to do the things you want to do and shirk the things you have to do. Fun, if you're able to take a little day-cation. Not so much, if you have to sit behind a desk pretending to take care of business. Still so much fiery energy needs an outlet, preferably a physical one. If you can’t play hooky, at least wangle a long lunch and get outside. Any work you blow off today can be made up on Saturday.

WEEKEND FORECAST
Hopefully, you were able to enjoy Friday to the fullest, because SATURDAY’s Sagittarius Moon will be saddled by a lot minor-but-irksome cosmic static. This would be a good day to dispatch with any work, errands and chores you blew off yesterday. You might also want to use it to tie up any loose ends that got waylaid during Mercury’s Retrograde. That way, you won’t be bothered with all those boring-but-necessary to-dos on days when you’ll have far more interesting things to do.
Like SUNDAY, for example. Surprisingly, it’s the Capricorn Moon that hosts the most enjoyable day this week. We can thank a terrific aspect from the radiant Sun for thawing this oft-killjoy Moon, so be sure to plan something lively and fun and, preferably, outdoors for the day. Come evening, however, all the fun will be indoors, when a passionate tryst between sexy Mars and starry-eyed Neptune teases out Capricorn’s lusty side, making Sunday the best date night this week!