1. U.S. progressed Venus trine the Midheaven has been a growing influence over the past year, and becomes exact this month (April 21). This epochal, shape-shifting progression takes place in assertive Aries, where it empowers women in American politics, business, and on the cultural scene. Aries women and those with a prominent Mars get their way.
2. Transiting Sun is conjunct the U.S. Chiron on the 10th, the same day transiting Chiron is trine the U.S. Saturn. This double Chiron influence emphasizes institutional care for military personnel, such as practical improvements in the Walter Reed Hospital facility. Watch for news on alternative care and innovative health insurance programs.
3. Saturn turns direct on April 19, the same day the Sun and Pluto are trine. Those in power who take action at this time are supported by these celestial currents. Saturn in Leo near the U.S. Midheaven gives the sitting president confidence and legal authority, such as "executive privilege". Saturn conjunct the U.S. Mars-Saturn midpoint indicates a turning point in an ongoing conflict.
4. Mercury trines Jupiter and then Saturn on April 21, harmoniously bridging the fire signs. Mercury in fearless Aries acts as the self-starting diplomat, messenger, or business agent, making this day an exceptionally favorable window of opportunity to compromise, consolidate, and settle differences. Watch for news on mergers and acquisitions, political progress, and international agreements.
5. Mars is conjunct Uranus on April 28, and then squares Jupiter on the 30th, making the interval from the 25th to 30th particularly volatile and explosive. Militant Mars is in the faith-oriented sign of Pisces, and the quincunx Saturn on the 29th only adds to the confrontational mix. Personal and transpersonal conflicts prevail.