WELCOME TO KAT LANE'S ASTROCAST, A WEEK-AT-A-GLANCE FORECAST THAT HELPS YOU PLAN BY THE LIGHT OF THE MOON.

KAT'S OVERVIEW FOR THE WEEK OF APRIL 29

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.

Go Off-Book
The goal-oriented Capricorn Moon will be teaming up with the equally ambitious Saturn, on MONDAY. This intrepid pair will deliver the diligence, drive and determination you need to achieve your objectives but, this time, with a twist. Usually, by-the-book Capricorn skews conventional. But with an unorthodox Uranus stirring the pot, you’re incentivized to flout convention. You can be very prolific today, as long as you’re willing to toss the rulebook and your old way of doings things. If you’ve reached an impasse on a problem, a project, or even a relationship, this contrarian dynamic encourages you to find novel solutions. Because the Moon is waning in strength all week, you’ll make more progress if you focus on advancing goals that are already underway.

Brain Flashes
On TUESDAY morning, imaginative Neptune will inspire the Capricorn Moon, enhancing its innate resourcefulness. Make the most of it! At 11:19a, the Moon will go Void for exactly one minute. Just make sure that’s not the minute you sign that important document or make that major decision. (Read all about the dos and don’ts of the Void Moon here.) At 11:20a, the Moon breezes into Aquarius and Mars escapes nebulous Pisces and bolts into fiery Aries. Now that Mars is in its element, it’s itchin' to get something started. But a fourth-quarter Moon is not the time to launch new endeavors. The good news is that the Aquarius Moon and Mars will be operating in synch, encouraging you to be bold, inventive—and to work alone. With Venus in a snit, teamwork isn’t in the cards.  
Teamwork will be far more fruitful on WEDNESDAY, when an affable Mercury aligns with the Aquarius Moon. Having this brainy orb on the same wavelength as this innovative Moon means your synapses will be firing with norm-shattering originality and flashes of genius. This dynamic is not only conducive to hatching brilliant ideas, but for fostering an overall excitement and appreciation for fresh perspectives. Who knows? Maybe the world is finally ready for that cutting-edge idea that got shot down the first time you proposed it.

Prime-Time Void Alert
Plans may not pan out as expected, on THURSDAY, thanks to an extended Void Moon that lasts until midafternoon. You can anticipate cancellations and changes that disrupt your schedule, so keep your options open. But knowing about a Void in advance can be an advantage. You can allocate bothersome tasks for that time, so they don’t bog you down on more fruitful day. Remember, while Void Moon periods are unpredictable, they’re excellent for brainstorming and experimentation. At 2:52p, the Moon wafts into Pisces and a warm embrace from Venus, making this an excellent time for creative and fruitful collaborations. Speaking of collaborations, things turn romantic later in the evening, making Thursday the best date night this week!
Sometimes when the Moon is in Pisces, we’re stirred to chase dreams that turn out to be more fleeting than fixed. But that won’t be the case on FRIDAY. That’s when this imaginative Moon will be the beneficiary of supportive aspects from pragmatic Saturn and the Sun. This distinctive amalgam of inspiration, aspiration and clarity, not only imparts creativity, it lends the discipline, focus and follow-through you’ll need to manifest your vision. Let the muse be with you!

WEEKEND FORECAST
SATURDAY’s thrill-seeking Jupiter brings out the more adventurous side of the impressionable Pisces Moon, while an intoxicating Neptune elicits its more intemperate nature. Negotiating between these two elements will be tricky, as there’s always a strong tendency to overdo it when these orbs cavort, so forewarned is forearmed. At 3:06p, the Moon passes out (goes Void) and takes a brief siesta. You might also want to take a nap. You’ll be glad for the rest once the Moon dashes into Aries, at 4:41, and buddies up with a frisky Mars. Expect a late night and a lot of fun!
If you were thinking you might sleep in (or sleep it off) on SUNDAY, forget it. That’s because livewire Mercury and the always energetic Aries Moon will be palling around looking for a good time. This would be a great time to do something active and outdoorsy during the day, and throw a get together for good friends in the evening.