The Moon in Virgo squares expansive Jupiter at 5:04 PM PDT, creating a productive tension between attention to detail and broader vision. This is the only aspect in the Skywatch today.
If it’s your Birthday this Week (April 6-12)
Your solar return features Sun sextile Jupiter, bringing a wave of optimism and expansion to your personal development this year. This favorable aspect opens growth opportunities, particularly in education, travel, publishing, or spiritual pursuits. You’ll likely be more confident and willing to take positive risks that broaden your horizons. This expansive energy is complemented by Mercury's sextile Mars, which energizes your thinking and communication, giving your words more impact and decisiveness. Your mind operates with incredible speed and precision, making this an excellent year for projects requiring mental sharpness and initiative. Whether presenting ideas, negotiating, or making crucial decisions, you’ll have the intellectual courage to express yourself directly and effectively.
The Venus opposition Pluto introduces an intense undercurrent to your relationships and financial affairs. This powerful aspect can bring transformative encounters that challenge you to examine deeply held values around love, beauty, and resources. Romantic connections may feel particularly charged, with the potential for profound intimacy, but power struggles may also surface if unresolved emotional patterns surface. This aspect often correlates with significant changes in how you relate to others, pushing you beyond superficial connections toward something more authentic. Financial matters involve complex situations related to shared resources or investments requiring careful attention. You’ll balance Jupiter’s expansive opportunities and Mars’ decisive action throughout the year with Pluto's demand for emotional honesty and transformation.
SR: Sun sextile Jupiter, Mercury sextile Mars, Venus opposition Pluto