Although we broke through the fog of Mercury retrograde weeks ago, April closes with another retrograde. Saturn, the planet of rules and commitment, joins the retrograde ranks of Pluto and Jupiter on Monday at 8:55 PM. Taurus is a notoriously slow sign, but this week, Taurus season slows down even more. As Saturn literally slows down, responsibilities take a hard stop. Saturn retrograde is like a pop quiz that makes sure you’ve learned your lessons and are ready to reap the benefits of self-discipline. Chances are, you can answer the questions to this “pop quiz” in your sleep. Old lessons pop back in to remind you how much more mature you are now. With strict Saturn, obsessive Pluto, and philosophical Jupiter all retrograde, the rules become more bendable, which fits perfectly with the warm weather.
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Midweek is primetime for content creation. Cerebral Mercury gently harmonizes with action planet Mars on Wednesday at 2:38 AM, presenting the opportunity to execute creative thinking. Mercury also clashes with Saturn a few hours later at 4:50 AM, giving these creative processes a critical edge.This critical thinking leads to an uncovering of secrets through pointed, intentional study. Messenger Mercury goes on to square off with Pluto, the planet of the underworld, on Thursday at 5:49 PM, pulling the cat out of the bag. Talking about the first thing that comes to mind can expose the shadow side of things. Mercury then harmonizes with expansive Jupiter at 11:59 PM, putting things into perspective as we grow to understand our individual role within the bigger picture.Movement towards a practical application of this newfound understanding is supported this weekend by a new moon in Taurus on Saturday at 6:46 PM. Use Taurus season to understand that the most meaningful results don’t pop up overnight, and you don’t have to overexert yourself to get them. Slow and steady (mind you, steady) win the race. Baby steps.Although Taurus is slower than molasses, there is electricity in the air. This weekend is exciting. When Mars faces off with Jupiter on Sunday at 5:57 PM, it’s a riveting tête-à-tête. The vibe is playful, but hyper-competitive people should be sure to stay cool—if you don’t check yourself, then hubris will do its job.
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