The Week Ahead: 2-8 April 2023
The Week Ahead is a comprehensive look at both the weekly planetary information as well as the daily forecast. The planetary information presented is from daily astrological charts over the course of the week that aligns with the planetary governor for each day, while the daily information is gleaned from each day’s I Ching-based Human Design chart, runes from both the Elder Futhark, geomancy, and numerology. The astrological and Human Design charts are cast for 8:00 am Pacific time.
Retrograde Planets – Ceres
The Sun
12th House/Aries; Specific influences: 2, Laguz, Amissio, Human Design Gate/Line 21.4 Strategy
The Sun’s influence impacts an individual’s identity, vitality, and ego expression, and while The Sun is in Aries and the 12th House, you’re asked to reflect on the manner in which you express your individuality. And, over the course of the week, you are encouraged to let go of behavior or perceptions that prevent you from healing or moving forward. During that time you may also experience feelings of discomfort due to a lack of integration between your ego and emotions. Toward the end of the week, remain optimistic even if you feel like you can’t accomplish anything. A measured approach may be the answer.
Although you may feel hesitant to engage on Sunday, 2 April 2023, you may find that collaborating with others flows well, providing the reliability and security you need. Reassess how you see the situation and the clarity you gain may guarantee a successful outcome.
The Moon
Various signs and houses (5th/Virgo 4/2-3; 6th/Virgo 4/4; 6th/Libra 4/5-6; 6th/Scorpio 4/7-8); Specific Influences: 3, Isa, Rubeus, Human Design Gate/Line 64.3 Overextension
The Moon’s interaction with the various signs throughout the week impacts an individual’s emotions, moods, and vulnerabilities. At the beginning of the week, having fun with family and friends will help you lighten up your mood and expectations. As the week progresses, be mindful of how stress and issues with self-esteem or expectations impact your health. At the end of the week, take care that your own emotional state isn’t contributing to your stress level, because if your emotions are unstable, you may not trust your own emotional response. Step back until you more fully understand what you’re feeling.
After reviewing the details of a situation on Monday, 3 April 2023, you realize that you don’t have the resources to continue forward. It could be due to a miscalculation, or due to another individual’s conflicting agenda. Either way, it’s best to reevaluate all factors to determine if a way forward is possible.
Mars
3rd House/Cancer; Specific Influences: 4, Mannaz, Via, Human Design Gate/Line 52.3 Controls
Mars invokes action, courage, passion, and strength in an individual. At the beginning of the week, you’re direct and self-assured and you easily overcome challenges with a disciplined approach. Midweek, although you make decisions easily, others may find your temper too much to deal with and avoid you. Toward the end of the week, you are motivated to recognize opportunities and make the most of them.
You may become overly absorbed or stuck in a particular mindset on Tuesday, 4 April 2023, and you can’t seem to make progress. Reach out to someone with more experience and be willing to consider any solutions he or she has to offer.
Mercury
12th/Aries 4/2; 12th/Taurus 4/3-8 9:23a; Specific Influences: 5, Berkano, Conjunctio, Human Design Gate/Line 3.6 Surrender
Mercury influences an individual’s communication style, thought processes, and how one negotiates or transacts with others. As Mercury enters Taurus on Monday, although your intuition generally serves you well, you prefer a more pragmatic approach to challenges. Should circumstances trigger uncomfortable emotions during the first part of the week, it may also provide the opportunity to look within and evaluate the reason for the upset. On Friday, if your emotions continue to surface, you may want to postpone a significant conversation until you feel more balanced.
A situation may arise on Wednesday, 5 April 2023, that makes you reconsider how you balance responsibility with personal time. You could make so much progress on a project, for example, that you decide to stay with it until it’s completed. Or you could decide that you’ve spent enough time on work and now you’re ready to let go and surrender to the moment.
Jupiter
12th/Aries; Specific Influences: 6, Gebo, Cauda Draconis, Human Design Gate/Line 51.6 Separation
Jupiter is the planet of expansion and influences an individual’s growth, luck, abundance, and self-confidence. Throughout the week you search for new experiences where you can express your optimism and be the center of attention with others. Midweek, however, you may need to control your own self-indulgence so that you don’t get carried away and lose the bigger picture. Trust your inner voice.
You need to meet challenges on Thursday, 6 April 2023 without letting a situation devolve into chaos. Accept assistance where needed and enjoy the reciprocity that experience can bring. Let go of any negativity and move past anything that keeps you off your game.
Venus
1st/Taurus; Specific Influences: 7, Nauthiz, Amissio, Human Design Gate/Line 23.5 Assimilation
Venus, the planet of attraction, happiness, harmony, and beauty, reflects the feminine aspect within and how an individual loves and expresses intimacy as well as self-worth. The week begins with concerns over financial issues which you and your partner approach in a pragmatic manner. As the week progresses, if boundary issues arise, a creative solution may provide the answers you’re looking for. However, you need to make it clear that you are committed to finding a solution that increases stability and reliability within the relationship.
If a new path unfolds on Friday, 7 April 2023, set goals that reflect the changes you’ve embraced. Make an agreement that values both balanced effort and a shared commitment regarding what you and your partner need to feel heard and respected so that trust increases.
Saturn
11th House/Pisces; Specific Influences: 8, Berkano, Puella, Human Design Gate/Line 55.4 Assimilation
The planet Saturn slows things down, invoking realism, boundaries, restraint, and the impact of time on an individual. Over the week, a disciplined approach is favored in the event you feel insecure around others. Staying on task will demonstrate that you are serious about your work, even if making progress becomes challenging, which may happen toward the end of the week. And if you do that, others will respect you for your ability to pursue your goals.
Achieving your goals is possible on Saturday, 8 April 2023, if you can remain focused. You know what you’re capable of accomplishing and others in authority appreciate your efforts. The time you put in now may pay off with a future leadership role possible.
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