April 21 – 27, 2014 The Week in Chinese Astrology

Highlights this week are a lucky Fire Tiger Friday, and a double Earth Dragon Saturday!

Mon Apr 21 is a diligent Water DOG day. All Dog days are naturally fortunate in this Horse year. The element Water brings feelings and concern for the underdog. The grand cross continues of Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, and Pluto. Today Uranus exactly squares Pluto bringing rebellion against authority. Venus trines Jupiter and Saturn for peaceful outcomes. Dog day luck strong for Dog, Rabbit, Tiger, and Horse. Dog hours 7 – 9 pm.

Tues Apr 22 is a sensitive Water PIG day on a waning half Moon to find balance by taking it easy. Moon trines Mars for courage and confidence to handle any conflicts from the big cross in the heavens of Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, and Pluto. Sun conjuncts Mercury to see only your perspective so not the day to argue your viewpoint. Be mellow instead. Pig day luck strong for Pig, Tiger, Rabbit, and Sheep. Pig hours 9 – 11 pm.

Wed Apr 23 a mercurial Wood RAT day. Rat days are lucky in this Dragon month. Lots of squares in the heavens including Moon square Saturn so more serious. Can plan, organize, and be thorough. Good to follow up on details. Rat day luck strong for Rat, Ox, Dragon, and Monkey. Rat hours 11 pm – 1 am.

Thurs Apr 24 is a steady Wood OX day when you can be creative yet practical. Moon conjuncts Neptune for increased sensitivity. Moon sextiles Sun and Mercury for good communication and socializing. Venus trines Saturn so relationships are OK even during this grand cross of planets. Ox day luck strong for Ox, Rat, Snake and Phoenix (Rooster). Ox hours 1 – 3 am.

Fri Apr 25 is a lively Fire TIGER (red Tiger) day.Have a roaring good time on this Fire Tiger day! Moon conjuncts Venus in a grand trine with Jupiter and Saturn. Great for a party! The grand trine helps balance the energy of the cardinal cross. Lots of action, but energy starts to wind down after this weekend. The new Moon eclipse on Monday begins Snake month, far more quiet than this current Dragon month. Tiger day luck strong for Tiger, Dog, Horse, and Pig. Tiger hours 3 am – 5 am.

Sat Apr 26 is an intimate Fire RABBIT day. Sun and Mercury trine Pluto for insightful conversations and healing encounters. Rabbit is a gentle soul so kindness is key. Good for feng shui adjustments that add beauty. Grand trine for relationship luck balances the challenging grand square. Energy winds down to new Moon eclipse on Monday. Rabbit day luck strong for Rabbit, Sheep, Dog, and Pig. Rabbit hours 5 – 7 am.

Sun Apr 27 is a karmic Double Earth Dragon day: an Earth DRAGON day in this Earth Dragon month. Double Dragon brings a sense of fate. Element Earth helps to deal with practical matters. Final day of lunar cycle is good for closure and endings. Sun and Mercury sextile Neptune for creativity and insights. Answers can arrive in dreams. New Moon eclipse tomorrow at 11:14 pm PDT begins Earth Snake month. Dragon day luck strong for Dragon, Rat, Snake, and Monkey. Dragon hours 7 – 9 am.

Good luck and have a great week,

Susan