Major Astrology Events in April 2008
Pluto turns retrograde on April 2nd, 2008 in the 8th degree of sidereal Sagittarius
The 8th degree of Sagittarius is visualized as “Two men playing cards together.”
This is a degree of speculation and change. Political or sociological events occurring during this period will have a major impact on all parties concerned. There could be a falling back to old-time strategies (both desirable and undesirable) by political forces, and thereby a potential for some political and social unrest.
Mercury squares Pluto on April 3, 2008
This is a perfect time for analyzing international treaties or agreements critically, and for taking major decisions regarding international affairs. This is also a good period for reappraising major corporate plans regarding mergers/ acquisitions for entrepreneurs. Political developments will have their impact on market sentiments for better or worse during this period, and hence business persons should take this factor also into account while planning their ventures.
Venus squares Pluto on April 7, 2008; Venus sesquiquadrates Saturn on April 8, 2008; Venus quintiles Jupiter on April 8, 2008
This is a perfect period for tabling your innovative schemes before influential persons in an effort to win their approval. Be alert and keep your eyes and ears open for tips regarding your current activities, as suggestions from the most unlikely of sources will prove lucrative during this period. If conventional methods have failed to elicit the desired response, it is time to switch over to more dynamic plans and strategies.
Sun squares Jupiter, and Mercury squares Mars on April 10, 2008
Ensure that your strategies are compliant with the regulations in force. This is a time to follow all rules and regulations scrupulously if you wish to steer clear off a collision course with authorities. At work, maintain a low profile and do not try to push ambitious projects that carry an element of risk forward. Wait for better times to come in the very near future before you can table your dynamic plans in business matters. In the same way, do not let others to employ pressure tactics to force your hand into projects that are not to your preference. Take your own time to decide upon major business decisions because hasty decisions taken under duress might plunge you neck-deep in trouble during this period. Play the game by your own rules and preferences, and put your foot down firmly if others try to browbeat you into agreements.
There is lunar occultation of Mars on April 12th 2008; this powerful conjunction is opposite Jupiter and square Mercury thus forming a Cardinal Cross alignment
Impulsive speech and actions are to be avoided under this sensitive alignment because this has the potential to incite major flare-ups from seemingly innocuous disagreements. Political and public figures should be responsible in their speech and behaviour as voicing radical/ sectarian views might incite communal unrest. This period also promotes a proneness to accidents and hence much care should be exercised while driving and while handling electric gadgets/ fire appliances.
Full Moon on April 20, 2008 forms a planetary “kite” pattern with Sun, Mercury, Saturn, and Pluto.
A “kite” pattern symbolizes positive planetary energies and potential for more productive endeavours. This is a perfect time for setting right the karmic balance sheet – to apologize for our mistakes, to do what we can to help the under-privileged of the society, and in general to give back something to the society for all that we have enjoyed as members of the society. A person born under such a planetary pattern will have some unique abilities and certain strength of character.
Venus squares Mars on April 23, 2008; Venus squares Jupiter on April 24, 2008
This is a period when relationship matters should be approached with more care. Promiscuous behaviour and irresponsible flirtations might affect harmony of settle relationships. Financial matters should also be handled more carefully. Rash speculations fired by unqualified greed and egoistic financial decisions might prove very damaging to financial prospects.
Mercury sextiles Uranus and trines Jupiter on April 28, 2008; Mercury squares Neptune, and sextiles Mars on April 29, 2008
Opportunities abound everywhere for those who have an eye for spotting them during this period. This is an excellent period for academic activities, and for signing important agreements/ legal documents. You should rise above your own self-imposed limitations and restrictions, and set your sights high in all that you do. Matters related to export business, overseas travel, and businesses concerning oil/ show-biz should be dealt with more caution and care. Nothing should be taken for granted in these matters as sudden jolts might be expected in these sectors though the general business environment looks ripe with hidden opportunities that need to be explored intelligently.
Article by Pandit R Dakshinamoorthi
