Taurus: Forecast for April 2001

(NOTE: if you know your rising sign, read that sign too, for a balanced forecast. Go to Forecasts)

Quiet Moments

The light of the Sun is dimmed in your twelfth house of subconscious matters, making this month a time for reflection. The weeks before your birthday are often a reclusive time, so don't deny yourself quiet moments.

The Full Moon on April 8th will help you complete unfinished business. Your spiritual strength and faith can increase while you spend time reviewing the events of the past year.

As your birthday approaches, congratulate yourself for what you have accomplished and forgive yourself for mistakes you have made. You will be ready to make a new commitment to improving your life and the lives of those around you. Once the Sun enters Taurus and your first house of personality on April 20th, it is time to celebrate your own personal new year! Celebrate the New Moon on April 23rd by spending it with your favorite person.

Prayer and Meditation

Communication with your friends and associates continues at full speed during the first week of April. It is possible that someone you have confided in will betray you now, but this will serve as an important lesson to you. After April 6th, Mercury enters your twelfth house of secrets and solitude. It is time to think about recent events and how they have affected you. Faith and inspiration can be yours if you simply let go and let God now; no matter what creed you are, try to embrace the wisdom of relinquishing control. Prayer and meditation will have a healing effect on you as well as on others, so make time each day for supplication. You'll be ready to speak out again by April 21st, when Mercury enters Taurus and your first house of personality.

Compassionate and Charitable

On April 20th, Venus, your life-ruler, returns to direct motion through the zodiac in your twelfth house of secrets and solitude. Besides the traditional interpretation of secret love affairs occurring now, a sense of faith in the unknown may also be present. This is a good time to increase your own good karma by reaching out to those in need. By helping others you will truly be helping yourself grow spiritually. You have a rare opportunity to bring healing both to your life and to the lives of others, so don't waste this time hiding or feeling sorry for yourself. Spend time with those who are compassionate and charitable. Frivolous social encounters and superficial relationships will not appeal now.

Intense Energy

The presence of bulldozer Mars in your eighth house of sex, money and power should give you intense energy to spare. Some of you may be experiencing increased libido, but others may be contending with problems of the reproductive tract. Because Mars is slowing down in preparation for a retrograde period that will begin next month, it may seem that the things you want to accomplish are happening in slow motion. Take a few deep breaths and have patience! You may feel like there are forces working against you, but if you are careful not to overextend yourself and make promises you can't keep, you should do very well.

Serious Money

Old Man Saturn enters Gemini and your second house of personal finances on April 20th, encouraging you to get serious about money. Most Bulls know how to make a dollar grow... your green thumb seems to extend to your finances as well as living things. This month you may be torn between wanting to expand and wanting to be cautious... with an uncertain economy, stick with the sure thing. Be sure to save for a rainy day and to shop for the best prices for the products and goods that you need!

Apr 1: Pick Up The Phone

Pick up the phone and give your siblings a call, or pay a visit to a neighbor if you want to feel connected today. With all the hustle and bustle of daily living, it is important to take a few moments out for simple human interaction. Find someone that you don't have to work or live with for pleasant company today. You will feel refreshed if you do. Favorable colors are pale yellow and sky blue. Lucky numbers are 5 and 14.

Apr 2: Let Your Fingers Do The Walking

The Moon lights up your third house of communication today, increasing your activity level in your community. It seems you must go here, there, and everywhere to get anything done; try to let your fingers do the walking whenever possible. Try not to be in a hurry, as rushing around is likely to lead to accidents and mishaps. Fortunate colors are golden amber and aqua blue. Lucky numbers are 23 and 32.

Apr 3: Sensitivity

Don't take anything too personally today as the sensitive Moon clashes with confusing Neptune. You may be under a great deal of stress in both your public and private lives, making it hard for you to keep your sense of humor. You may just need to have a good long cry or a good long laugh, whichever works best for you. You are going through profound changes at this time. Beneficial colors are pale green and oyster. Lucky numbers are 2 and 20.

Apr 4: Test Your Strength

Challenging aspects continue to test your strength, especially in the most personal areas of your life. How you handle situations that come up now will affect your life for some time to come. With Saturn involved, you had better be at your best. Be honest and true and all should turn out for the best. Every action will have an equal reaction. Watch out for falling shreds of instant karma. Auspicious colors are forest green and pearl white. Lucky numbers are 4 and 8.

Apr 5: Indulge Yourself

With the Moon activating your fifth house of romance and creativity, you may want to test the pleasure principle to see just how much you can take! If you are the typical Bull, we could be sitting here watching you indulge for a long, long time! With the Moon activating your fifth house of romance and creativity, you will be feeling sybaritic indeed. Cheers! Advantageous colors are pale gold and lavender. Lucky numbers are 1 and 6.

Apr 6: Stay Balanced

The Moon and Saturn blend well today, urging you to stay balanced. It should be easy to enjoy yourself, yet stay within reason. If you went overboard yesterday, you will be ready to be more disciplined today. Creative projects and children's concerns go well as you focus on structure as well as pleasure. Fortunate colors are golden amber and pink. Lucky numbers are 19 and 28.

Apr 7: Mind Your Health

The Moon moves through your sixth house of health and service today, reminding you to watch your health. If you have spent the past two days indulging in rich foods and alcoholic beverages, you will be especially affected by this transit. Your heart and your mind will be in tune as you realize you are not much good to anyone else if you do not stay well. Favorable colors are navy blue and pure white. Lucky numbers are 6 and 15.

Apr 8: Full Moon

Today's Full Moon may bring subconscious issues to the surface. If you have been avoiding facing these issues, they may manifest as health problems at this time. It is important for you to manage your stress levels and to be aware of your subconscious responses to outside stimuli. Anything you are repressing is likely to come boiling to the surface. Advantageous colors are tan and royal blue. Lucky numbers are 14 and 16.

Apr 9: Dilemma

A dilemma involving your closest relationship and your career or reputation may be on your mind today. With both unpredictable Uranus and intoxicating Neptune in your tenth house of ambition, you may be losing sight of those who have always been supportive of you. Sure, you are hot stuff, but don't forget about the people who helped you get where you are today. Auspicious colors are coral and sapphire blue. Lucky numbers are 7 and 25.

Apr 10: Compromise

Compromise is needed as the sensitive Moon and stern Saturn face off today... you may find that you are torn between personal desires and public demands. A boss, business partner, or co-worker may be very demanding now. Stay calm, cool, and collected if you want things to work out in your favor. Beneficial colors are ruby red and emerald green. Lucky numbers are 34 and 42.

Apr 11: Strong Emotions

The Moon enters your eighth house of sex, money, and power today, stirring up strong emotions. Some of you may not be comfortable with the depth and intensity of your most basic feelings, but you must allow them to come to the surface if you are to understand them. Everyone has a shadow side which must be faced. Honor your darker feelings in an effort to be whole. Advantageous colors are wine red and mink brown. Lucky numbers are 8 and 9.

Apr 12: Emotional and Intense

With the emotional Moon joining intense Pluto as it glides through your eighth house of sex, money, and power, you are likely to experience the depths of passion. Don't be afraid to let it all out, at least in the appropriate setting. It's one thing to howl at the moon in the country, but quite another to do so in a shopping mall. Find a way to let your bats out of your belfry and still keep your reputation as a sane person. Favorable colors are mahogany and russet. Lucky numbers are 18 and 27.

Apr 13: Welcome Changes

Many of you will be on the edge of ending old ways of seeing the world and starting on a new path. With everything you have been through in the past few years, you may even welcome change at this point. As your life experience grows, your spirituality deepens. The Bull has been described as materialistic, but many of you are shedding that image as we speak. Fortunate colors are khaki and orange. Lucky numbers are 9 and 14.

Apr 14: New Heights

The mystical Moon lights up your ninth house of travel, education and religion today, inspiring you to new heights. The good vibrations you can generate by dreaming about a happier, healthier future are contagious. Now that you have begun your personal new year, why not pledge to learn about a subject that has always fascinated you or travel to a place you have always dreamed of? Beneficial colors are olive green and tan. Lucky numbers are 28 and 35.

Apr 15: Realistic

With the thoughtful Moon and realistic Saturn in harmony, many of you are doing some serious thinking. This is your year to shine, even if it means a great deal of hard work. The indefatigable Bull can prevail no matter what obstacles are placed in the way. Just remember that intention has an effect on the outcome of your endeavors. Intend for the good of all and you will soon see it. Auspicious colors are basic black and heather gray. Lucky numbers are 13 and 23.

Apr 16: Issues

The Moon activates your tenth house of career and status today, placing you under pressure. However, you should be used to this by now as each month the same issues seem to come up again in different guises. It is time to start asking yourself what will make you feel more fulfilled in your career. It takes a lot of courage to follow your heart, but you'll be glad you did. Fortunate colors are sapphire blue and steel gray. Lucky numbers are 10 and 26.

Apr 17: Unpredictable

Excitement is generated by the passing Moon activating unpredictable Uranus; anything goes today. Some of you may have to deal with the unpleasant mood swings of those in authority, while others will find the sudden changes are positive. Either way, a power struggle between you and a parent may play itself out literally, or with someone who has stepped into a parental role with you. Advantageous colors are sparkling green and silver. Lucky numbers are 11 and 21.

Apr 18: Give A Little

Yesterday's developments continue to concern you. Whatever has transpired, you must see it through if you are to realize positive results. Compromise is necessary even if it seems impossible; give a little and wait to see the reaction. By this evening, you will be ready to relax with a few sympathetic and comforting friends. After all, friendship and love is all there really is. Advantageous colors are electric blue and hot pink. Lucky numbers are 29 and 34.

Apr 19: Fairy Dust

Now that the Moon is sailing through peaceful Pisces and your eleventh house of friendship, you can take a well-deserved rest from the cold, harsh world. Practical Taureans often work overtime caring for the material needs of others, but now you can let your more spiritually oriented friends nourish your soul. Surround yourself with your favorite Neptunian people and wait for the fairy dust to start working. Favorable colors are celadon green and gold. Lucky numbers are 15 and 24.

Apr 20: Happy Birthday!

Your official birthday month has just begun, so you can look forward to the start of your personal new year soon. Did you know that every year, when the Sun reaches the exact degree of your birth, you have what is called a Solar Return? Your favorite astrologer can predict the trends of the coming year for you by studying your rebirth chart every year on your birthday. Favorable colors are baby blue and powder pink. Lucky numbers are 6 and 33.

Apr 21: Moody Blues

With the moody Moon passing through your twelfth house of secrets and solitude, it is time to take things slow and easy. You may find that your natural psychic abilities are heightened at this time; even if you never experience psi phenomenon, you may find yourself faced with it now. This can be as simple as knowing who is calling before the phone even rings; pay attention to the little things for a glimpse of the beauty of the mind. Auspicious colors are midnight blue and lavender. Lucky numbers are 3 and 12.

Apr 22: Depleted

If you are still feeling depleted of energy, remember that it is always darkest before dawn. During the last day of your low lunar cycle, find ways to refresh your soul. Buying fresh flowers for yourself is a wonderful pick-me-up, so is a treat from the local bakery. So often it is the little things that make all the difference. Give yourself permission to rest and relax today. Beneficial colors are sunset pink and silver. Lucky numbers are 21 and 30.

Apr 23: New Moon

The New Moon activates your first house of personality, giving you the courage to take on the world. It is a good thing, too, because it seems the world may be challenging you today. You may be faced with pressure in your career and concerning your social status, but you should be ready to take on anyone and anything. The planets are lining up in your favor, so proceed with confidence. Favorable colors are ruby red and snow white. Lucky numbers are 2 and 10.

Apr 24: A Great Day

This is a great day for you to do a bit of moving and shaking in your world; don't be afraid to go after the things you want. With the Moon happy to be in your sign, you have the extra charm and grace you need to bring people to your side. The only advice I can offer is to simply be yourself... Don't try to be what you think other people want you to be. Your personal integrity is enough. Fortunate colors are crimson and cream. Lucky numbers are 19 and 28.

Apr 25: High Energy

You'll have all the energy you need to get your work done as the Moon moves into your second house of personal finances. Difficulties at work will begin to evaporate as the Moon blends well with forces in your tenth house of career and reputation... you may have a breakthrough during the next two days. Beneficial colors are copper and sage green. Lucky numbers are 17 and 20.

Apr 26: Money Clash

The line between what is mine and yours may get a bit fuzzy as the emotional Moon and intense Pluto clash in your money houses today. If possessiveness and materialism are among your faults, you can expect them to rise to the surface today. The trick to transcending those uncomfortable feelings is to realize that the things of true value are of the spirit and can never be taken away. Advantageous colors are spring green and copper. Lucky numbers are 11 and 15.

Apr 27: Make More, Spend More

The responsive Moon's presence in your second house of personal finances should inspire you to be productive today. The equation is simple: There are things that you want, and those things cost money. The more you work, the more money you make, and the more money you make, the more you can spend. It will be easy to derive pleasure from all your belongings today. Auspicious colors are terra cotta and sage. Lucky numbers are 24 and 38.

Apr 28: Chatterbox

Even the most silent Bull will seem like a chatterbox as the Moon sails through your third house of communication. Many of you will want to express your feelings, so find a sympathetic sibling or neighbor to lend an ear. This can be a very busy time but it will also be all too easy to scatter your energies. Try to stay focused. Advantageous colors are pale yellow and sky blue. Lucky numbers are 33 and 42.

Apr 29: Busy Bee

The Bull is a busy bee as the Moon continues through Cancer, activating your third house of daily activities. If you have many errands to run, try to consolidate them into one trip. You will save gas, time, and possibly your sanity. Enjoy conversations with those in your immediate environment this evening, whether you are chatting with your neighbors or hanging out in the neighborhood bar. Advantageous colors are golden amber and aquamarine. Lucky numbers are 5 and 14.

Apr 30: Quiet Times

You may feel quiet as the Moon moves through your fourth house of home and family. A parent or parent figure in your life may be having difficulty now, stirring mixed feelings in you. Take time to enjoy the simple things in life. A trip down memory lane is fine, but focus on remembering the pleasant times rather than the bad. Favorable colors are pale green and oyster. Lucky numbers are 15 and 22.