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March/April 2009 Starscope
Looking at Love in March and April

by Alicia Katz Pollock

In March and April, it's time to reexamine your values on relationships, love and money - Venus in Aries is retrograde from March 6 to April 17, slipping back into Pisces on April 11 to 24. This retrograde makes it hard both to express and experience affection. It's also difficult to feel financially secure, even if you haven't been directly affected by the economy. Saturn is still in retrograde in Virgo, and the structure behind our lives is still undergoing reorganization on the micro level.

Aries (March 21 - April 19)

With Venus in retrograde in your sign during most of March and April, your normal vivacious let's-get-the-party-started personality may come across more like oh-god-here-they-come-again. You'll experience and want to share your heartfelt self-realizations about your emotional patterns, but you may come across as needy instead. Around April Fool's day, think on your feet and say the right thing at the right moment to talk your way into (or out of!) whatever you want.

Taurus (April 20 - May 20)

It's time to pay attention to your dollars and sense. No, that's not a typo. With Venus, your ruler, in retrograde, your sense of security will be enhanced when you take an honest look at your finances. Your Taurus new moon in April provides the necessary opportunity to put a financial strategy into place. The key is to create a realistic plan and stick to it - this is one of those times where intention isn't good enough to achieve your goals.

Gemini (May 21 - June 21)

You're going feel the pull between what you want to do and what you need to do. Whether you're more concerned with love or money (or loving your money), don't cling to the past. You're going to be emotionally vulnerable right now, which may be uncomfortable. If your issue with want vs. need involves someone else, you don't have to have a big confrontation - remember that resolving difficult affairs always alleviates the distress in the end.

Cancer (June 22 - July 22)

Don't cry over spilt milk - go get the cat. Don't cry while cutting onions either - try burning a candle instead. It's OK to honor your feelings (you have to), but put aside your pain, fear, or upset and focus on the practical and tangible. If you find yourself dwelling on your lack of money or love, you're going to come across as needy instead of sensitive, and that's never attractive. Instead, take a positive action that moves you where you'd rather be.

Leo (July 23 - August 22)

Respect is important to you, but you can't demand that your loved ones act the way you want. You're insisting they respect you while you're disrespecting them. Instead, think about how you can work together toward a common goal that you create as a team. Choose a goal that's outside your comfort zone, one that would make a difference to everyone involved. You'll appreciate what you have all the more.

Virgo (August 23 - September 22)

What's truly important, and what's not? Saturn's still in retrograde in your sign, to you it seems like no one pays attention to detail, no one cares about efficiency. Well, you're partially right, but don't judge them for it. Just like it's essential to distinguish between a child's personality and her behavior, please take into consideration that everyone is being forced to transform their lives right now, and everyone is struggling a little. If this offends your sensibilities, let it slide, and trust that in a couple months you can go back to helping everyone organize the light.

Libra (September 23 - October 23)

You idealize your partner, and all of a sudden you're going to become conscious of something about them you've never noticed before, and you're not going to be thrilled. How could you have missed that? But get this: it's you, not them. They're exactly the same person they've always been, and you're the one with the new deeper awareness. So, what can you do to accept your new perspective and get back into your groove?

Scorpio (October 24 - November 22)

If you have a tendency to dominate your relationships, this would be a good time to let yourself in on the secret you've been keeping from yourself: you're not a genie in a bottle - your wish is not their command. If a parent or household member offers constructive criticism, control your impulse to ignite a feud. Your own perception may not be an accurate gauge of reality.

Sagittarius (November 23 - December 21)

Torn between your heart and your mind? Your emotions are in turmoil, which is never comfortable turf for you anyway. Why can't talking be easier? Right now, it's actually better for you to face up to your challenges than to just glibly pretend everything's peachy. And, the act of expressing yourself delicately will be much easier than bearing the trepidation of anticipation.

Capricorn (December 22 - January 20)

Have some sensitivity in your conversations. Please. Everyone will appreciate it. You know what's right, you know what to do and you know how to get it done. But bossing around doesn't get it done - you just ruffle your flock's feathers. Genuine leadership nurtures your minions (although you've got to quit thinking of them like that). This is particularly true of your family - try listening to each member and repeating back what they say. By attending to them, they may just pay attention to you.

Aquarius (January 21 - February 19)

Continue your momentum for exciting change, creativity, growth and healing. However, many other people are heavily influenced by the Venus retrograde and will be in their own heads, so if your audience isn't receptive, don't take it personally. Keep doing your own work, which will make a difference for everyone in the long run.

Pisces (February 20 - March 20)

Watch out for coming across excessively aggressive when dealing with authority figures, overcompensating for your excess sensitivity. Pay close attention to every detail in every aspect of your life - right now, sweating the small things will prepare you for what's ahead. You'll be looking for an adrenaline rush, so if you're a conversationalist be cautious of volatility, and if you ride a motorcycle please wear your helmet.

Alicia Katz Pollock is the artist and visionary behind Wandering Star Astrology Jewelry (www.wearyouruniverse.com), and the media director for the Oregon Astrological Association (www.oregonastrology.org). Her necklaces and bracelets are wearable, readable, mathematically accurate horoscope charts, and have received rave reviews from celebrities and thousands of customers for 13 years. Want to rate her horoscopes, and let her know if yours was right or wrong? Become a fan on Facebook page: Astrology Jewelry by Wandering Star, and join in the discussion board.