Planetary news this week: All about Pluto retrograde
Astrological update for the week of April 24 – May 1, 2023
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The big news this week is the fact that Pluto turns retrograde on May 1st. (Geeky astrological detail: Pluto will retrograde at zero degrees Aquarius where it has been for the past month, and it will remain at the same degree point until June 11th when it retrogrades back into Capricorn.) As you may know, when a planet appears to change direction it seems to be at a standstill in the sky from our perspective, and its […]
This week begins with a scintillating New Moon in Aquarius just after midnight (EST) on February 1st. I say scintillating because Aquarius carries just that kind of energy that can break up stuck patterns and shake us into a completely new modality of living. This particular Aquarius New Moon conjoins Saturn and squares Uranus, setting off that planetary cycle which I called the Story of 2021 – the pressure against control and domination (Saturn) by a rebellious force for change and liberation (Uranus).
The Full Moon on May 18, 2019 is in the passionate sign of Scorpio. The Full Moon occurs when the Sun is opposite the Moon, and brings about the need for balance and integration. Here the centerpoint occurs between the peaceful harmony and stability of Taurus and the fiery emotional depth of Scorpio. With any opposition, integration is required as the two opposite ends of the spectrum seek expression. While we penetrate deep into the realm of feeling (Scorpio), we also require a sense of balance and serenity (Taurus) in order to gain the 
The first week of April could be a bit confusing, especially between the 1st and the 3rd of April. With four planets in mystical and magical Pisces, the focus is more on imagination and illumination than practical matters. Mercury has turned direct, but it conjoins Neptune on the 2nd and the two are intertwined for several days afterwards. This period is wonderful for creativity and spiritual exploration but maybe wait until at least the 5th of April before making decisions that require a lot of careful thought and consideration.