The sun treks into Taurus at 3:03 p.m. on Friday, and Mars follows suit Saturday afternoon. Don’t expect life to gear down, though. Mercury and live-wire Uranus keep the sound waves, the sparks, and the expectations going strong for half the weekend. By Saturday night, the game’s well played thanks to the transiting Virgo moon doing it right. The Queen might prefer to keep a low profile for her birthday on Sunday, but hopefully the hardworking folks who produce and participate in the Junos will feel rewarded.

The first half of April has cranked it up, and the second half of the month bears the fruit. On a global level—and regarding our private and personal journeys too—the sun, Mars, and Venus in Taurus now turn even more critical attention toward money, sex, and survival matters.

Venus forms an opposition to Saturn just past midnight Sunday, and trines Pluto by Wednesday. These alignments can be productive. They suggest something of significance can be created, seeded, and/or accomplished in the week ahead. It is imperative to keep it real. If it’s weak, it isn’t likely to hold up. If it’s founded on something of true substance and worth, it can thrive.

Socially, business-wise, financially, creatively, or romantically, use Tuesday and Wednesday to your best advantage. Next Thursday delivers a lunar eclipse in Scorpio. What’s done is done. One door closes, another opens.

Aries
March 19 - April 19

Mars and the sun are cooking up something potent. Perhaps you have already witnessed it catching fire. By Saturday, both will have moved out of Aries and into Taurus. You may be on to something new, but you’re likely to know what you have to work with right off the bat. On Monday, there are important money matters to settle.

Taurus
April 19 - May 20

Mercury, Uranus, the sun, and Mars are hot-wired through the weekend. Expect thoughts, things, and people to jump out at you. When it’s hot, why not? Still, don’t let your jealousy, imagination, or reactive emotions run wild. Monday brings you to a critical conclusion, realization, finalization, goodbye, or termination point. A karmic or actual contract ends, a new life begins.

Gemini
May 20 - June 20

Restful sleep could elude you over the next couple of days. In fact, there may be no letup through the end of the month. Mercury/Uranus keep the buzz and the edginess going strong. Saturday through Monday, switch off the social spin and catch up with yourself. Tuesday/Wednesday, your ideas, communication skills, and people connections are at a peak.

Cancer
June 20 - July 22

It could be the end of the week, but Thursday/Friday is a good time to aim for a fresh start. Something unexpected could get things moving for you. The switch from Aries to Taurus can bring more lucrative financial opportunities. It can also improve your social life and professional relationships. Monday through Wednesday, aim for the finish line.

Leo
July 22 - August 22

Thursday and Friday are great for travel, sports, putting yourself out there, first tries, and spur-of-the-moment impulses. The Leo moon keeps you on top of your game. Saturday through Tuesday, tackle what you know you can finish in short order. You can get more than the usual cleaned up, firmed up, or finished off. Deal with bills, bank matters, legal paperwork,
et cetera.

Virgo
August 22 - September 22

Don’t hesitate to put yourself and your needs first; others are certain to be doing the same. Aries month has stoked your fire, and it can only do you good. By Saturday, both the sun and Mars advance into Taurus. You should feel this switch as increased confidence and opportunity. Monday’s finish line, phase one of three, is well timed.

Libra
September 22 - October 22

Stay motivated. While you’re at it, let them get a good look at your feisty side. You are now hitting the crest of a breakthrough cycle. Upgrade your public profile or try a new wardrobe look. Where there’s a fresh spark, there’s something of value worth exploring. By next week, it’s a done deal.

Scorpio
October 22 - November 21

You are likely to make headway as the workweek finishes. Whether you do your own thing, attend a workshop or trade show, or plan something social, the weekend can be productive too. From Saturday onward, the stars put added attention on your finances and on working things out with others. In the coming momentous week ahead, you’ll pass a point of no return.

Sagittarius
November 21 - December 21

The sun and Mars keep you motoring right along through the weekend. Mercury/Uranus keeps your ideas, interests, and impulsiveness at a peak too. Sunday onward, it’s time to get down to business and do what must be done. Plus, minus, or both, next week’s lunar eclipse can completely alter your reality base. The change is likely to have been in the works for quite some time.

Capricorn
December 21 - January 20

Don’t shortchange yourself. Take the lead, call your own shots. Even though you can be making good progress, that pressure cooker feeling is likely to remain through month’s end. Next Thursday’s eclipse pieces it together for you through several steppingstone phases. It’s a pivotal decision-making, threshold-crossing time.

Aquarius
January 20 - February 18

The next couple of buzzed-up days can keep you especially busy with people, work, errands, et cetera. Once Mars and the sun make the trek into Taurus, the pace can slow and the overstimulation can decline, but in their place sits a building pressure ceiling or looming deadline. On Monday, finish the job and complete financial arrangements. Tuesday/Wednesday are opportune.

Pisces
February 18 - March 19

Keep it moving and stay ambitious. Thursday and Friday can be especially productive. You have plenty going for you. Saturday through Wednesday, stay detail-oriented and on top of priorities. Next Thursday’s eclipse prompts major power-play time. Watch for news or an announcement.