Your horoscope from April 10 to 16, 2014

The next two weeks are pivotal. We’ve already witnessed Mars—at its brightest visibility through June—on a hot trigger as it peaked with the sun, the life giver, last Tuesday. On Monday, Mars will be at its closest proximity to the Earth. This is just one of a batch of ready-set-fire planets to report on. The day is stacked, absolutely stacked.

Tuesday’s Libra lunar eclipse occurs at 12:42 a.m., but look to the day before for the action peak. From the day’s start to finish, the transiting moon makes the rounds with Mercury, Jupiter, Uranus, and Pluto. These planets are situated at a hard angle to each other, in a dynamic configuration known as the Cardinal Cross. Pluto forces the power play, Uranus zaps it to life, Jupiter enlarges the scope, Mars thrusts it into action, and Mercury strikes the target.

Opting for a curveball, Pluto stations retrograde by late afternoon on Monday. An outer planet’s direction change isn’t usually as obvious as the beginning of Mercury retrograde, but considering it occurs on the heels of the eclipse, this one is sure to have a significant impact.

Just half an hour before Pluto begins retrograde, Mercury/Uranus sparks in Aries. The tendency for discovery, surprise, accidents, fire, arguments, attack, riots, violence, weather extremes, earthquakes, and political and money-market volatility runs exceptionally high. The action is sharp, fast, cutting, eruptive, and disruptive. The combination is high-risk, explosive, shattering, severing, breakthrough-like, or liberating. We can be awakened, enlightened, or even shocked.

Aries
March 20 - April 19

It’s a fairly smooth go through Saturday, but come Monday it hits all at once. Someone or something unexpected can jump out at you. While you can’t guard against everything and risk is even more unavoidable now, don’t push or force it at the expense of your health or physical safety. On the plus side, watch for a sudden epiphany, excellent timing, or a surprise opportunity.

Taurus
April 19 - May 20

Piercing through the darkness to let the light shatter through, Tuesday’s lunar eclipse can prompt a sudden insight that changes everything. It can also bring surprise news or shocking information. Watch for the dividing line between plus and minus to become more clear-cut. The same goes for who’s on your side and who’s not. A sudden health or work breakthrough is possible too.

Gemini
May 20 - June 21

Watch for your reinvented life to hit an acceleration track as of Monday. A conversation, meeting, piece of news, key someone, or singular moment could change it all in a flash. Someone or something could make a quick entrance or exit. While the stars show great risk, they also show great opportunity. Trust your gut. When it’s right, you’ll know it.

Cancer
June 21 - July 22

Use the next couple of days to finish off paperwork or tie up loose ends as best you can. The start of the new week flips things from one extreme to the other. Someone important to you or some official notice can throw an abrupt switch. Don’t dwell on the past; now and next are where the best opportunity lies.

Leo
July 22 - August 22

Watch for someone to pop up unexpectedly, for news or a sudden flash to get you moving a whole lot faster. Monday can be an especially jam-packed, eventful day. The actions or fortunes of another could have a direct or indirect influence on you, your finances, or your plans. When the inspiration or opportunity hits, say it, do it, or buy it.

Virgo
August 22 - September 22

On Monday/Tuesday, be ready for anything. The eclipse could spark sudden expense, an impulse purchase, or an unexpected financial opportunity. Stay on watch: a reac­tive moment could get the better of you. Buttons can easily be pushed—yours or theirs. On the plus side, the eclipse could spark added courage, creativity, and positive initiative. Next Wednesday/Thursday can be especially lucrative.

Libra
September 22 - October 23

Don’t take yourself off watch for more than a blink. On fire power as early as Sunday, the lunar eclipse is particularly dynamic for those born October 17 to 19. Of course, the start of next week puts everyone and everything on full throttle. Watch for a key person, a confrontation, an exciting opportunity, news, or a surprise to throw the action switch.

Scorpio
October 23 - November 22

A budding potential, prospect, plan, or project will now reveal more of its worth. This next week makes everything much more clear-cut. Whether you’ve sensed it coming on or it hits you all at once, watch for Tuesday’s eclipse to bring something out into the open. Even if it initially sets you back, it’ll reveal a hidden ace or saving grace. Improvement follows.

Sagittarius
November 22 - December 21

Hey, hot stuff! Look to the sun, Mercury, and Uranus in Aries to keep you and life’s prospects burning bright for the next couple of weeks. Tuesday’s lunar eclipse signals a major forward thrust for your career, creativity, or social life in some serendipitous and exciting way. Words, actions, deeds, intuition—on Monday, you’re quick on the uptake. Through Thursday, your stars are especially opportune.

Capricorn
December 21 - January 19

Home life can be disrupted by something unexpected at the start of next week. If something is ready to blow or to go, watch for Monday’s lunar eclipse to tip it over. You could feel backed into a corner and forced to make a snap decision or purchase. Embrace the fresh and new: it’s exceptionally well timed.

Aquarius
January 19 - February 18

The beginning of the new week could bring a legal matter, contract, interview process, or negotiation to its culmination or a cut-off threshold. While an eclipse is often uprooting, this one could be gifting or opportune. It may spark a surprise opportunity, windfall, reward, special event, visit, or meeting. A significant purchase or profit is possible too.

Pisces
February 18 - March 19

Make the most of it Thursday through Saturday. On Monday, you’ll face an onslaught. You’ll have less control over situations, relationships, or your own emotions. The eclipse can provoke, excite, inspire, or surprise you. Stay ready to race in a flash. Quick thinking or action saves the day or nets financial gain. Tuesday to Thursday is lucrative.

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