Weekly Synopsis: Shifting Ground
Leonid Meteor Shower over Niagara Falls Anonymous – 1892
This week carries a quiet intensity. It begins with the Moon in Scorpio, drawing us inward, and unfolds into a series of turning points that invite both reflection and movement. Mercury’s shift into Aries brings directness to our thinking, while its meeting with Neptune reminds us not to lose the thread of intuition. Mars enters Leo, adding heat and heart to our efforts, and as the Sun steps into Taurus, we are asked to slow down and return to what grounds us, although it is far more complicated than that. Be sure to watch the video Jennie and I posted on YouTube about Taurus Season!
Throughout the week, the Moon weaves through Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, and Aquarius, asking us to balance emotion with perspective, responsibility with innovation. Venus and Uranus offer new dynamics in love and values, Mercury and Pluto offer another opportunity for depth and insight, followed by the Sun and Mars stirring inner tension and asking for honest attention and action. We close the week with the last quarter Moon in Aquarius, a moment to let go of what no longer fits and quietly begin to reshape what comes next.
There is movement here, but it isn’t rushed. This is the kind of week that shifts something under the surface. It asks for presence, discernment, and the courage to begin again with clearer, more focused intention.
DEEP WATERS – Monday, April 14, 2025
The Moon moves through Scorpio today, encouraging a quiet kind of presence. This is a day for honesty within ourselves. Notice where the truth of something important within is layered. Scorpio invites depth, not drama, so instead of reacting, sit quietly with what surfaces from the depths. The Scorpio moon doesn’t ask us to fix anything. It asks us to feel what’s been buried and to look it in the eye without flinching.
Let today unfold slowly. Look clearly at what your emotional responses are pointing to beneath the surface of your heart. You may not have a clear picture yet, but that doesn’t mean it’s time to stop looking.
- What am I feeling just beneath the surface today?
- Where am I being called to listen more deeply to myself?
- What emotions have I avoided that now require my attention?
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TURNING TOWARD – Tuesday, April 15, 2025
The Moon continues through Scorpio for the bulk of the day, keeping us attuned to what’s hidden and quietly shaping our inner life. There’s still a call to reflect rather than react, to hold space for what isn’t yet clear. You may notice a desire to retreat or observe more than engage or interact. There’s wisdom in honoring that impulse. Let the day be thoughtful and intentional.
At 10:38 p.m. EDT, the Moon shifts into Sagittarius, offering a change in tone. This transition can feel like a deep exhale after emotional intensity. While it’s late, you might notice your mood lightens or small signals of internal relaxation. Let the night hold the promise of tomorrow’s perspective.
- What did I discover in silence today?
- How did my emotional landscape shift as the day unfolded?
- What part of me feels ready to look outward again?
INTENTION MATTERS MORE THAN SPEED – Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Mercury enters Aries in the early hours of this morning. This offers a powerful change in the way we think and speak. Aries moves quickly, and Mercury in this sign is direct, bold, and impatient. You may notice thoughts arriving with more urgency, or a desire to say what’s on your mind without the usual filters. There can be clarity in this, but you may want to remind yourself to pause and consider how your words land. Communication now has a spark to it. That spark can light a path or start a fire. It’s up to us to choose how we use it.
This shift begins a new cycle in how we assert our ideas and listen to others. It’s worth noticing where Aries sits in your chart. This is the part of your life where you may feel ready to speak up, initiate, or lead. Let the beginning be simple. You don’t have to have it all figured out to start.
The Moon in Sagittarius today supports this energy with its forward-leaning nature. It brings a touch of optimism and a wide lens. There’s room to consider both the instinct and the broader view. If you’re feeling pulled toward action, take a moment to ask yourself why. Right now, intention matters more than speed.
- What am I ready to say out loud, even if it’s imperfect?
- Where in my life do I need to take the first step, before I have formulated a full plan?
- How can I lead with honesty and keep urgency at bay?
INSPIRED IMPULSE – Thursday, April 17, 2025
With Mercury newly in Aries, it meets Neptune early this morning, beginning a new cycle between clarity and vision, directness and dream. Being in Aries, it is less foggy and more active and immediate. Words may still come from a poetic or intuitive place, but they arrive with urgency. You may feel pulled to speak about something that lives somewhere between instinct and insight. A new cycle begins in how we communicate with a combination of courage and imagination. Notice where Aries falls in your chart. This is where life is being stirred up to combine inspired thought with bold expression. Messages may not be fully formed, but the impulse to voice them is worth listening to. Trust the flickers of insight that appear quickly and with feeling.
The Moon in Sagittarius offers a steady backdrop of perspective, encouraging us to explore ideas, even if they are raw or unpolished. There is value in naming what you sense, even if the language is still taking shape. Today asks for clarity that begins with daring to speak from the heart.
- What feels ready to be spoken, even if I do not yet know how to articulate it?
- Where can I lead with inspiration instead of certainty?
- What part of my voice is asking to be used with more courage and intuition?
A STEADY FLAME – Friday, April 18, 2025
Just after midnight, Mars enters Leo, bringing a new tone to how we take action. This is not the quiet kind of effort. Mars in Leo is bold, expressive, and fueled by the need to create and be seen. It carries a dramatic warmth, a desire to act from the heart, and to stand behind what we do with pride. This is not about protection or defense. It is about shining, expressing, and embodying what feels true. Notice where Leo falls in your birth chart. This is the part of your life that is ready for more color, more conviction, and more presence. Mars in Leo encourages us to act not just with strength, but with style. The invitation is to be wholehearted, not hesitant. Let your actions reflect who you are becoming.
At 10:12 am EDT, the Moon enters Capricorn, grounding the day in something more structured. If the early hours felt fiery, this helps bring steadiness and a sense of purpose. Capricorn does not rush. It moves with purpose and with an eye on what matters in the long term. There is a solitary strength to this Moon, a reminder that meaningful work often happens behind the scenes and over time. It asks us to clear out distractions and focus on what is ours to build.
With Mars in Leo bringing fire and flair, and the Moon in Capricorn offering structure and resolve, we are asked to balance visibility with substance. Let your actions be rooted in something steady, not just sparked by the moment. This is a day for thoughtful ambition, the kind that grows slowly but leaves something lasting behind.
- Where am I being called to act with more heart and less hesitation?
- What am I building that reflects my deeper values?
- How can I honor both the fire of desire and the steadiness of commitment?
SUN ENTERS TAURUS – Saturday, April 19, 2025
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The Sun enters Taurus this afternoon, turning our attention toward what is lasting, real, and worth tending. Taurus season invites us to move at a slower pace, to come back to the body, to take stock of what sustains us. There is steadiness here, a gentle but firm reminder that growth takes time and presence. We are asked now to care for the ground beneath our feet, not just chase what’s ahead. This is a good moment to reconnect with the physical world; what you touch, taste, build, and hold. Let simplicity speak. Watch the video Jennie and I put on YouTube. This is a powerful and challenging month ahead.
Later in the day, Mars in Leo forms a supportive trine to Neptune in Pisces. This influence softens the sharp edges of our ambition and allows inspiration to guide our actions. It offers a rare kind of balance, where we can move forward with purpose without needing to force an outcome. If something is calling to you from a quieter or more soulful place, consider following that pull. There is potential today to bring a personal dream into form, even if the steps are still unfolding. You do not need to have all the answers to begin.
The Moon continues its path through Capricorn, keeping us grounded in focus and practicality. The combination of Capricorn’s steady rhythm with the creative energy of Mars and Neptune encourages a kind of grounded magic. This is the kind of day that supports real progress through inner clarity and sustained effort. Let the day be strong, but unhurried.
- What does it mean to feel truly grounded in my daily life?
- How can I act on inspiration without needing certainty?
- What simple rituals will help me return to what matters most?
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