The Mirror of Isis Astrology Column for April 30, 2008 by Isis Andersen

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The Mirror of Isis Astrology Column

Wednesday, April 30, 2008 (Moon in Pisces) (Sun in Taurus)

Taurus Sun encourages a methodical approach, loyalty, and reliability. Today would be a lovely day to work in the garden, get out and take a walk or have a few friends over to share a nice meal. A great day for interactions with the opposite sex as well and this is also an auspicious time for home and family too.

Pisces Moon encourages sweet dreams, clairvoyant wisdom, and a poetic turn of mind. While the Moon passes through the sign of Pisces it is a great time to watch old movies and catch up on your rest! This is also an auspicious time to meditate and seek wise guidance. Remember to ground, center, and shield well.


Wednesday, April 30, 2008 (Moon in Pisces) (Sun in Taurus)

Moon sextile Pluto (0 degrees Pisces 57 minutes to 0 degrees Capricorn 57 minutes) at 1255 AM PDT in Seattle, 355 AM EDT in New York, and 855 AM BST(GMT+1) in London.

Emotional sensitivity, creativity, and the mystical vision of Pisces Moon harmonizes with the deep, transformative energy of Pluto in Capricorn. Our vision of matter and the material world is undergoing a change (it has been for sometime) but during this time of Pluto passing through Capricorn we may find a new understanding of how we effect the fabric of space time and come to understand the magical laws of manifestation on a deep level. Pluto in Capricorn also seeks to probe the structures and supports of society, of governments, revealing the secrets of those structures and ultimately bringing them to a place of death and rebirth.

An intuitive and psychic sense can be successfully applied to practical matters today. Look at the world through your inner eye to see beyond form and allow yourself to see the energy underlying those forms.

Moon opposes Saturn (1 degree Pisces 41 minutes to 1 degree Virgo 41 minutes) at 216 AM PDT in Seattle, 516 AM EDT in New York, and 1016 AM BST(GMT+1) in London.

Sensitive Pisces Moon may find this a difficult moment as the serious, pragmatic and conservative energy of Saturn can bring a certain chill forward now. Though we may feel isolated and misunderstood it is really the influence of this aspect so hang in there for this mood will pass.

Venus enters Taurus at 635 AM PDT in Seattle, 935 AM EDT in New York, and 235 PM BST(GMT+1) in London.

As Venus passes through her own sign of Taurus beauty, art, a deeper contact with nature, and the power of love come forward as gifts manifesting on every level. This will be a time to cultivate inner peace and bring charm and grace into our lives for the goddess of love encourages this.

Moon sextile Sun (11 degrees Pisces 5 minutes to 11 degrees Taurus 5 minutes) at 708 PM PDT in Seattle, 1008 PM EDT in New York, and 308 AM BST(GMT+1) in London May 1.

Harmonious interactions between women and men are the keynote of the time. Harmony within the self, the home and family are also among the gifts of this aspect. For those working in the arts and for those in love this can be a magical day.


Tuesday, April 29, 2008 (Moon in Aquarius) (Moon in Pisces) (Sun in Taurus)

Another beautiful day of Sun in Taurus brings our attention again to Mother Earth, to our own bodies, and to the beauty of life which surrounds us and pervades every atom in the universe. The gift of love, of art, of beauty is truly the gift of Taurus. Sensual delights, the joy of spring, the strength of the life force which is now waxing in the northern hemisphere urge us to tune into the joy each moment has to offer us. This sign of the zodiac is associated with the love Goddesses of the ancient world... Isis and Hathor of Egypt, Aphrodite of Greece, Ishtar of the Babylonians...all are associated with Venus the ruling planet of Taurus. Love, art, beauty, elegance come to prominence now under this influence. If you can go outside and just be with nature...enjoy the flowers and allow yourself to absorb the peaceful vibrations of this astrological sign.  Cultivating inner peace is most auspicious now.

Moon in Aquarius continues today but later moves into Pisces. From a perspective of universal love and service offered selflessly we move into a more personal spiritual vision of reality. This sign is very much in harmony with Taurus. Venus is in fact exalted in Pisces which means this is the next best place for Venus other than in its own signs of Taurus and Libra. This can be an inspiring time for artists, writers, poets, musicians, and all who work in the arts. Have a wonderful day and night!

Keynote of the day: Life, Love, Beauty

Tuesday, April 29, 2008 (Moon in Aquarius) (Moon in Pisces) (Sun in Taurus)

Mercury square Neptune (24 degrees Taurus 3 minutes to 24 degrees Aquarius 3 minutes) at 611 AM PDT in Seattle, 911 AM EDT in New York, and 211 PM BST(GMT+1) in London.

The practical and personal focus of Mercury in Taurus is likely to find the mystical, universal and impersonal approach of Neptune in Aquarius a challenge and also fairly compelling. Today life and experience moves us to enter the mysterious realm of the deep unconscious. Psychic dreams are likely and intuitive flashes as well, so keep good notes. We may also find that things are a bit misty, foggy, and hazy. The effects of alcohol and medication are also intensified under this influence so be cautious now.

Moon conjunct Neptune (24 degrees Aquarius 4 minutes to 24 degrees Aquarius 4 minutes) at 1216 PM PDT in Seattle, 316 PM EDT in New York, and 816 PM BST(GMT+1) in London.

This aspect also brings psychic dreams, visions of the future, and higher awareness forward. A mystical mood prevails. Profound, enlightening and liberating guidance surfaces now. This is the time to tune into the cosmos and be brilliant.

Moon square Mercury (24 degrees Aquarius 37 minutes to 24 degrees Taurus 37 minutes) at 117 PM PDT in Seattle, 417 PM EDT in New York, and 917 PM BST(GMT+1) in London.

This unconventional and detached lunar influence encourages rebellious moods and an impersonal approach that can shake up the pragmatic and personally focused Mercury in Taurus. This will likely move us out of our comfort zone into the realm of the unexpected. Our minds and emotions will also tend to pull in different directions just now. Work to find middle ground and keep an open mind.

Moon sextile Venus (29 degrees Aquarius 35 minutes to 29 degrees Aries 35 minutes) at 1025 PM PDT in Seattle, 125 AM EDT in New York April 30, and 625 AM BST(GMT+1) in London April 30.

A luminous mood and a heart of fire are the gifts of the time. A bold and dynamic approach is in harmony with the moment. Light and liberation, strength of heart and soul are ours to draw upon under this influence.

Moon void of course at 1025 PM PDT in Seattle, 125 AM EDT in New York April 30, and 625 AM BST(GMT+1) in London April 30 until 1111 PM PDT in Seattle, 211 AM EDT in New York April 30, and 611 AM GMT in London April 30211 AM EDT in New York April 30, and 711 AM BST(GMT+1) in London April 30.

During this brief time we need to hold off on making important plans, decisions, and major purchases (especially avoid buying appliances, cars, computers, or any large ticket item). Things done under a void moon develop unending problems or fail outright. Nixon was elected under a void moon and the watergate break in also took place under a void Moon. However in regard to routine matters things can work out if we pay extra attention to them. If you have a medical issue for instance go with faith for medical work is routine for medical people!

Moon enters Pisces at 1111 PM PDT in Seattle, 211 AM EDT in New York April 30, and 711 AM BST(GMT+1) in London April 30.

Pisces Moon brings to us a mystical and beautiful vision of higher worlds, great sensitivity, and poetic and artistic inspiration. Pay attention to your dreams now for they will be full of higher wisdom and guidance. This can be a romantic time as well especially with the Sun in Taurus. Be sure to get your rest now too and remember to ground, center, and shield well to strengthen your aura.

Monday April 28, 2008 (Moon in Aquarius) (Sun in Taurus)

The Sun in Taurus brings the focus down to Earth. Remember to ground, center, and shield well. Grounding will bring a greater sense of security to your physical body and help support general health and well being on all levels. Our spiritual journey and any work that involves going within or reaching up the tree of life to higher worlds requires that we be well grounded if we wish to succeed.

Sun in Taurus loves nature, beauty, art, and inner and outer peace. Take the time now to look at the beauty of the world around you. Enjoy life, the flowers, the trees, beautiful music and the gift of a calm, quiet space.

Moon in Aquarius encourages an interest in service to humanity, universal peace and brotherhood, an interest in high technology, science, astronomy, astrology, the unusual, the unexpected, enlightenment, freedom and liberation. Do something different today. "The Earth is but one country and mankind its citizens."

Keynote of the day: Love, peace, light.

Monday April 28, 2008 (Moon in Aquarius) (Sun in Taurus)

Mercury trine Jupiter (22 degrees Taurus 11 minutes to 22 degrees Capricorn 11 minutes) at 641 AM PDT in Seattle, 941 AM EDT in New York, and 241 PM BST(GMT+1) in London.

A pragmatic and grounded approach comes our way today as the planet of communication, commerce, and short trips, Mercury, aligns harmoniously with the philosophical and visionary planet of the higher mind, Jupiter, now located in the serious, hardworking sign of Capricorn.

The poetic and romantic Taurus Mercury takes time now to focus attention on beauty, art, and love. The wise, committed and deep Capricorn Jupiter encourages us to dream our dreams into reality. We can even manifest the visions and opulent dreams of Mercury in Taurus under this influence. Tune into nature, work on seeing the big picture and bring it down to earth.

Moon square Sun (8 degrees Aquarius 39 minutes to 8 degrees Taurus 39 minutes) at 713 AM PDT in Seattle, 1013 AM EDT in New York, and 313 PM BST(GMT+1) in London.

Under this influence minor crises can arise in and around the home. Family issues that need tending to that have been left undone require our attention. Men (Sun) and women (Moon) may find the time a bit of a test as well but not to worry nothing major is likely to trouble us. Financial issues and a desire for greater personal freedom also come forward. Women will likely feel the need to express their own personal sense of freedom a bit more just now so it would be wise to avoid attempting to interfere with that. A detached and impersonal kind of general caring for the good of all also comes to the fore under this lunar influence. The Sun in Taurus may also find this aspect and time a bit challenging for Taurus requires a more personal touch than Moon in Aquarius has in its nature to give. Cultivate patience (one of the gifts of Taurus), inner peace, and a universal approach for that will help see you through.