April 2021 Sidereal Transits

Jupiter leaves its sign of debilitation on Apr 5 and enters Aquarius, heralding some new idea and a renewed sense of hope. This marks a major transition in a transitional year, a twilight period, as Jupiter is not quite finished with Capricorn just yet. It’s return to Capricorn from mid-September to the end of November will be but a brief reminder of the upsets of the previous winter, thankfully.

The Sun moves into Aries on Apr 13, marking it as a New Year in many respects, after the new Moon in Pisces on Apr 12, which is the Lunar New Year. This highlights a period of endings, before we can begin again. The Sun’s entry into its sign of exaltation brings with it more energy and vitality, and a need for more freedom. However, as is the continued theme for the year, Saturn in Capricorn contrasts any sense of freedom with a need to do the responsible thing. This creates further tension between government rules and the need for freedom of movement.

Venus transits in combustion in Aries from Apr 10, fueling passions that can easily get out of hand, leaving us burnt out. Although it's initial transit will be supported by Mars in Taurus, Mars then moves into Gemini on Apr 13. Mars moves away from the shadows and uncertainty of the lunar nodes, and into a more playful sign. There may be more possibilities for having fun from mid-month, especially once Mercury enters Aries by Apr 16 and begins to cooperate with Mars. Mars is also 'out of bounds' at this time, however, and not prone to play by the rules! ​

​Pluto stations retrograde behind the scenes at the full Moon on Apr 27. Whatever changes that have begun, in big business, banking and in governments, are likely to see a major internal review, reflecting our personal need to recalibrate something deep within, and in cooperation with one another. 

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Gary O'Toole

I have had a keen interest in astrology (more like an obsession!) from an early age and continue to perfect my skills in Jyotish ('Vedic' or Indian astrology). I love that this wonderful art and science continues to offer its gems the more I explore.

​I am a member of the British Association of Vedic Astrology and lecture at their annual conference. ​I authored a book titled Cosmic Bodies: The Ayurvedic Astrology Guide to Health & Well-Being and I am currently working on a book about timing techniques titled Timeline Astrology.

I like to study a birth chart for at least a week before I do a full chart reading which means a waiting period of some weeks depending on my schedule. ​Although I follow the traditional approach of an ancient practice that is steeped in secret knowledge, I offer easy-to-follow readings clients enjoy.

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