Energy Patterns for April 2003 Energy Patterns for April 2003Apr 1st to the 8th
Apr 9th to the 12th
Apr 13th to the 18th
Apr 19th to the 27th
Apr 28th to the end of the month
An online ephemeris for the month is available.
Like March, the waveform picture in April is messy and ill defined. The energies are highly volatile, meaning they change quickly (often in hours or days) and form no lasting patterns. The distinction between storms and transition periods is blurred as well, making it tough to decipher when the important shifts in energy occur. With that in mind, I'd break up the month into roughly 5 periods. Just realize that things are constantly changing within these larger periods.
Apr 1st to the 8th |
The 1st to the 8th is a long drifting time without much focus (most of the time). The energies are fairly weak, ranging from 307 to 428 units of aspect strength. The harmonics in this waveform include H24 and H48, with a lot of nondescript noise, making this a harsh and disorderly time. The important points of emphasis are around 18-20, 0 and 11 degrees of each zodiac sign -- check where this hits your birthchart. Besides the new moon on the 1st, the biggest story this week is Jupiter's station on the 3rd. This is a good time to reevaluate your connections with the rest of the world, especially if you seem to be encountering a lot of resistance. Granted, answers may not be forthcoming yet, as there's a Neptune fog hanging over us. Be as concrete and practical as you can (especially after Mercury goes into Taurus on the 5th) to counter this confusion.
Apr 9th to the 12th |
The 9th to the 12th is a brief ministorm. The waveform is slightly more energetic (357 to 447 units). The harmonics include a smorgasbord of H24, H12, H8, H36 and H6 -- only merely difficult, with a few silver linings. Emphasized points are 20-23 and 7 degrees of each sign. The Saturn-Pluto axis is unusually active these few days, so expect events to affect you at a deeper level. The war news will likely be confused and threatening in tone. Avoid getting caught up in people's soap operas and power plays (including your own!). You have to look quite deeply at a situation now if you're going to make constructive changes -- unthinking actions are sure to backfire.
The Saturn-Pluto axis is being joined by Mars and the Sun around this time. Except for the Sun, that's 3 of the "baddest" planetary characters all in league with each other, so it's natural to be a little concerned. More than anything, it's a call to be careful and very aware of your actions. If you are behaving in a flippant fashion, someone's bound to take offense now and things could backfire on you. Don't assume others see things the way you do. Let diplomacy do your talking, not force. The energies this month are fairly tricky to handle, so practice patience at every turn. It beats having a blowout with someone.
Apr 13th to the 18th |
The 13th to the 18th is another weak, drifting time, although the full moon on the 16th is a potent period. The waveform ranges from 350 to 469 units in strength, with harmonics of H12, H48 and H4. The peaks are moving swiftly now, so the points of emphasis sweep from 22 degrees early in the week to 28 degrees later on; 12 degrees is also active. This period is full of T-squares, not to mention the full moon and the only "big aspect" all month. Expect this to be a rough time, but one that is pivotal in the long run. Changes encountered now are deep and long-lasting. Employ diplomacy where you can to defuse turbulent situations; there are enough willful egos around to cause lots of trouble. Don't take matters personally, if you want to stay above the fray.
Apr 19th to the 27th |
The 19th to the 27th is the most significant storm of the month. The energies range from 337 to 486 units, more energy than we've seen in a few months. The harmonics are mainly H12, H48 and H24 -- more positive than we've seen in weeks. The main peaks sweep from 0 to 8 degrees during this time; 18 degrees is also emphasized. There's a marked shift in direction during this storm. The axis of Saturn and Pluto is cooling off, while Uranus is checking in due to a fan-shaped pattern that includes the Sun, Venus and Mars. The Uranus trademark of quick and unexpected changes should be evident now, turning accepted realities on their heads. Be flexible and avoid jumping to conclusions (particularly since Mercury is going retrograde on the 26th). Be on the lookout for new perspectives that you haven't seen before. Relationships may be in confusion now, as well.
Apr 28th to the end of the month |
The 28th to the end of the month looks like the tail end of the storm. The intensity levels cool off (343 to 449 units), while the harmonics (H24, H48) become stressful, again. The focal points are 7-10 and 22 degrees. There are some pleasant Venus-Sun-Jupiter influences now that may soften the rough edges of life, but the harsh themes of the month are still active. The Mars-Pluto octile on the 29th may be spectacular. Otherwise, we're building up to the storms of May, which will make April appear puny -- hang on!