Your horoscope for April 19 to 25, 2012

Aries
March 19 - April 19

What a difference those new spark plugs make! You’ll be blazing a new trail over this next week, and isn’t it about time. Mercury in Aries aligned with Uranus keeps that good buzz going strong. This combo sharpens your ingenuity and straight-shooting aim. There’s fresh and unexpected stimulus in the package too. Saturday’s generating new moon begins a lucrative implementation and corrective gaining-ground chapter.

Taurus
April 19 - May 20

You’ve had much more brewing behind the scenes than is readily evident to onlookers. It’s likely that you haven’t been aware of the full breadth of it all, either. That’s about to change. Thursday’s provoking Aries moon, Saturday’s new moon in Taurus, and Sunday’s Mercury-Uranus alignment will be illuminating, perhaps strikingly so. Hit the ground running, and you’ll get yourself somewhere fast.

Gemini
May 20 - June 20

A new avenue, goal, or relationship can shape up incredibly quickly as Mercury in Aries aligns with Uranus. Supported by the new moon in Taurus and other fruitful planetary influences, you’ll find you have put your hands on something quite substantial. Attraction planet Venus in Gemini is an exceptionally potent magnetizer for you now.

Cancer
June 20 - July 22

A lot can happen over a short span of time. Thursday through Sunday, the cement dries especially fast. Mercury in Aries aligned with Uranus can catapult you onto a sudden new career or personal trajectory. No matter how unexpected life is, the universe has deliberately set your compass to hit this particular stretch of road. Seize today’s best options; don’t waste your hot iron.

Leo
July 22 - August 22

Synchronicity has a surprising way of pulling it all together for you. The next few eventful days could flick an opportunity switch. Yes, impetuousness can see you sign up for the faster spin class, but it isn’t so much of a risk or a gamble while Mercury/Uranus bet on such fertile condition stars. Your social sparkle is on a roll too.

Virgo
August 22 - September 22

Over the next few days, you’ll find plenty of reason to get up and go. Through Saturday, Mercury/Uranus provides rocket fuel. In fact, you aren’t likely to think twice, nor will there be time to second-guess. Hot wheels are already in motion. The divinely timed Taurus new moon aligned with Mars in Virgo increases a sense of rightness and righteousness.

Libra
September 22 - October 22

If it or they haven’t created an impact or surprised you yet, give it another five minutes. Continue to stay on the alert, especially on Thursday and Friday. What wasn’t there for you one minute is going to be there next. Let spontaneity plan your time and guide your choices. Saturday’s new moon can enhance both financial opportunity and sensual delight.

Scorpio
October 22 - November 21

This hard-wired weekend will keep you on an especially busy plow-through. This is not a back-down moment. It’s a time to aim for accomplishment and results. Whether need or desire is your driving force matters not; either way, you’ll attack things with a vengeance. Mercury/Uranus can be a reactionary and inflaming influence, so don’t take unnecessary risks with your health or safety.

Sagittarius
November 21 - December 21

No doubt Mars in Virgo has been challenging, but you’ll now gain a stellar reprieve. In fact, you may wonder if the stars have accidentally delivered to the wrong address. Over the next few days, Mercury in Aries synchronized with Uranus can bring exceptional opportunity. You should find that your career, finances, health, luck, and social and romantic prospects hit a much better stride.

Capricorn
December 21 - January 20

Mercury in Aries striking it hot with Uranus through the weekend makes the writing so clear you’d be a fool not to jump on its advice. No matter what’s tossed into the mix, that no-backing-down feisty edge sees you rise to the challenge. The new moon launches a time-is-ripe, create-it cycle. Tackle it and prosper.

Aquarius
January 20 - February 18

A fresh perspective or new idea can suddenly dawn, and once it does you’ll make excellent time. You may have only just been introduced, but you are likely to feel a striking sense of familiarity and rightness from the get-go. Watch for a plan, an investment, a negotiation, or a new alliance to come together quickly and well.

Pisces
February 18 - March 19

Through the weekend, your taste buds stay game for something or someone outside of the usual. A new financial or romantic prospect could capture your attention. You’ll know instantly if it’s worthwhile or not. Judging from the lucrative stars, the answer is likely yes, there’s substance to it. A particularly creative and resourceful self-discovery cycle begins now.