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Astrology Update
An update for 28th April 2025, by Patricia Godden
On 28thApril and for a few days afterwards, the Sun in Taurus interacts with Mars in Leo and Pluto in Aquarius. At one level, each of these signs can be determined and persistent. While these can be useful qualities when wanting to get something done, there is a fine line between determination and being stubborn. Wise consideration of the situation may be beneficial.
There is certainly the potential for wisdom at several levels while Venus is so close to Saturn and the north node of the Moon, all in Pisces with its soul lesson of peace through wisdom. Not only is there much awareness of what others are feeling but many are aware of the way society and humanity are evolving towards the welfare of all realms of life on Earth.
Neptune is at the beginning of Aries suggesting that there are new ways to transcend previously known boundaries. While it might be a time for trying something new, it might be helpful to check that new ideals are sound. Spiritual values and the foundation of life are topics that may also be considered. There may be greater recognition of each person being an individual as well as an essential part of the whole.
Over the next few weeks, there is so much opportunity to examine personal creativity in the context of a much broader perspective. In some cases, this may be giving form to what is in the imagination, perhaps through music or art. In other cases, it might be bringing ideals into manifestation. Diligent persistence could yield results, particularly if the abundant energy is used carefully and thoughtfully.
The south node of the Moon is in Virgo and the north node of the Moon is in Pisces. This can be interpreted on many levels. One level suggests a move from being precise, ordered and analytical towards being more accepting and understanding of others. Looking at life through a microscope gives one view that can be complemented by looking at the wider perspective through a telescope.
Currently, Jupiter in Gemini interacts with both of the nodes of the Moon. As Jupiter expands whatever it touches in a horoscope, the difference between the minutiae of life and how it all fits together in the bigger picture is highlighted. This contrast is further supported as Jupiter can be linked with expanding the higher mind while Gemini is wisdom gathered through the diversity of everyday experiences.
Another, and perhaps deeper, interpretation of the Jupiter-nodal axis interaction links with integrating wisdom gained from many different experiences in life. There is the wisdom gained at a practical level, perhaps through service, the wisdom gained at a more mental level through many interactions with other people and the wisdom of compassion and awareness of the subtle realms. All contribute to wisdom in life.
Jupiter in Gemini can also indicate a multitude of ideas and discussions on many diverse topics. However, on 1st May, Mercury in Aries, interacts only with Pluto in Aquarius indicating that stimulating and enterprising thoughts and conversations may be more strongly directed towards the benefit of the whole of life. When Pluto goes retrograde on 5th May, these deliberations may delve more deeply into what has been going on.
Over the next few months, Mars and Pluto will move further away from the opposition that was exact during the last week of April. There may be less inclination for force and power to be at loggerheads and greater potential to direct this energy towards constructive transformation.
The time from new Moon to new Moon is about 29 ½ days with one new Moon and one full Moon during this interval. There is neither new nor full Moon during the fourteen-day period covered by this update. The last new Moon was the day before this update started and the next full Moon is on the first day of the next update. The Moon moves quickly and may only interact with planets for a few hours.
One such short-term interaction is on 10th May when the Moon forms a particular configuration with Saturn in Pisces, Neptune in Aries and Uranus in Taurus. Wanting to try something new and dynamic might be at odds with wanting to stick with what has been tried and tested. Considering all facets of what is going on could help to find the way forward and this is true of so many things in life.
Keep well, stay happy.