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Mercury will be retrograde from today until April 25. This time can be extremely helpful in propelling our lives forward after its effect has passed. Mercury rules our thoughts. While it is retrograde, we are afforded the opportunity to assimilate recently received pieces of information into their rightful places in our minds. It can be compared to a time of cleaning out a file. We go through and throw out the documents that we really don’t need to keep, and then place the things we need in the correct spot in our memories. From this, we can make inferences and draw conclusions that will guide us onward. Today’s Moon in Capricorn will encourage us to start thinking more about our responsibilities.

The Word of the Day is IDLE. As Mercury turns retrograde, communications go awry. If we cease pressing forward, we can find that we are less frustrated and more mindful of the present.

The Color of the Day is PEACH. (It’s light orange.) To counteract today’s confusing communications, wear the color peach and feel uplifted!

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A growth-oriented aspect occurs today between Sun and Saturn that will cause us to focus on determining our priorities. We’ll be concerned over how we can best take charge of our responsibilities, so that we can move forward, getting as much done as we can. But our progress might be thwarted by a Sun/Pluto angle. Our attempts to forge ahead may be blocked, so we have to stop, and get rid of the obstruction. Fortunately, we will be able to see exactly what it is, so that we can focus on the transformation of that one thing. The Moon, in the taskmaster sign Capricorn, pushes us to be responsible and to do our best.

The Word of the Day is AHA! Recognize not only the barrier to our progress today, but the way to obliterate it.

The Color of the Day is SOOT. (It’s black.) Wear the color of soot today to help identify our stumbling blocks and move them away.

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The planet that creates beauty and the planet that appreciates beauty, Neptune and Venus respectively, are conjunct today in the last degrees of Neptune’s own sign, Pisces. Unless Venus goes retrograde, this conjunction only happens once a year, so it’s special. This will create a loving, spiritually-enhanced atmosphere. Although we may spend more time daydreaming than taking action, we should take time to calm ourselves. Today the Sun is also affiliated with the star Alpheratz of the constellation Andromeda. The influence that this will cast on this one day of each year is that it will give us increased ability to do things without depending on other people. The Moon in Aquarius will help us unfasten.

The Word of the Day is BLANKET. Soothe, immersing in warmth.

The Color of the Day is KITTEN NOSE PINK. (It’s the softest pink.) Cozy-up today wearing a bit of the color of a sweet kitten nose.

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Venus will enter the sign Aries today for a stay throughout the month. It is sort of a discordant placement because Venus likes to indulge us in leisurely behavior, and Aries likes to get us moving. The way to handle the next month best is to utilize our energies by beautifying our environment, finding ways to make our lives more comfortable, and by going after the things we want. Before it changes signs, Venus will be affiliated with a star that indulges our thoughts with philosophy and fantasy. The five and a half-hour void-of-course Moon period will give us further ability to distract ourselves from the mundane, and delve into satisfying our curiosities. Then, the Moon will be entering the Pisces, a sign that stimulates the higher mind.

The Word of the Day is OCCUPY. Explore avenues that entertain us and satisfy needs for fulfillment!

The Color of the Day is CRIMSON. (It’s bright red!) Liven the mood by wearing crimson!

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We’ll all have a lot on our minds today with Mercury and Mars at an angle to each other. The feeling may be overwhelming at one point or another because we want to get things done, but our thoughts are ahead of our actions. There’ll be no help from the Moon, Mars, Saturn, and Neptune, all in the dreamy sign Pisces. Nonetheless, we’ll try to make order out of confusion, forcing ourselves to use integrity and responsibility to create a position on the track of manifesting our dreams into reality. We’ll become more conscious that the small things we’ve been dwelling on really don’t matter in the grand scheme of our lives and that some things take time to develop.

The Word of the Day is HOLD. Ideas flicker in and out today. Take a firm grasp on important inspirations.

The Color of the Day is BUMBLEBEE YELLOW. (It’s quite in contrast to the black!) Gather the strength and lucidity of today’s horoscope energy by wearing something in the color bumblebee yellow!

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A beautiful angle between Venus and Pluto guides our day! It will give opportunities for us to take charge of situations that will offer us comfort and security. So, we’ll feel as though we’re in control and can adjust the things we care about to our liking. But, we should be careful because yesterday’s Mercury/Mars angle is still in effect urging impulsive action. People are going to seem preoccupied today. We reach for a higher, more spiritual plane of thought while the Moon travels through Pisces. Also, it would be beneficial to bear in mind that Mercury is retrograde and we could benefit by recalling and drawing upon the lessons we learned from past experiences.

The Word of the Day is TIDE. As with the ocean today, emotions rise and fall.

The Color of the Day is MAGNOLIA. (It’s white with a hint of pink and yellow.) Hold loosely to the beauty of the day, wearing the color of the delicate magnolia flower.

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The Sun is conjunct the asteroid, Chiron and a day of recovery is ours as we take strides to restore ourselves with anything that may have been lacking in our lives. This will be encouraged by the Sun’s other aspect today, which is to Jupiter. This minor, yet effective, angle could amplify anything that happens today and tomorrow. There will be a three-hour void-of-course Moon period today, so be sure to check the schedule (Shooting Star Astrology’s Astrological Events page) for your time zone before shopping or trying to create an agenda for the day. The problem with shopping during a void-of-course Moon period is that we may end up taking a much longer time than we had anticipated, and then go home with an item that was not exactly what we wanted or nothing at all.

The Word of the Day is PLACATE. Our quest to make our dreams come true goes off track today if we don’t recognize and validate our sore spots.

The Color of the Day is SEA GREEN. (It’s true green with a little bit more blue than yellow.) If we wear a bit of sea green, it will allow us to find our way more clearly today.

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There will be a New Moon with Total Solar Eclipse today in Aries! Over the next couple of weeks we will observe people acting in a more headstrong manner than usual. We’ll want to get things done, and do them as quickly as is possible. With the Sun and Moon both conjunct in Aries we move in a direct, straight ahead path, heedless of detail, and full of energy. Most of the planets are also in signs that contribute to this liveliness. We may not be cautious enough to make plans, but will take on each challenge as it arrives. Because the New Moon is in aspect to Jupiter, situations may seem larger-than-life! With the eclipse, many of us will encounter a fresh new start!

The Word of the Day is IMPEL. Thrust our energies into motion as we are pushed to take impetuous action!

The Color of the Day is CURRANT. (It’s translucent, bright red.) Wear the luscious, red color of the fruit currant today, to keep our spirits high.

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Over the next week, Jupiter will be in aspect to the asteroid, Chiron. Jupiter likes to make things grow proportionately, and Chiron prompts us to heal a wound or find a way to live with it. When Jupiter and Chiron are at this semisextile angle, we may be tempted to think that some quick-fix is going to help us, but it may instead overpower the situation. We can do a little more research to find a better solution. The Moon will spend the day in the sign Taurus, which is ruled by Venus, the planet that governs the things and people we love. People like pleasurable activities while the Moon travels through this sign.

The Word of the Day is PREPARE. We should take time to make sure plans are in place before taking action!

The Color of the Day is RED/VIOLET. (It’s rich, reddened purple.) Indulge in the feeling of resilience while keeping our feet on the ground by adding a bit of the color red/violet to our choice of clothing today!

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Transiting Mars conjuncts each of the outer planets once every couple of years. Over the next week, it will be joining forces with Saturn. People become restless with their jobs and feel like moving on from their current positions to accept something different or more responsibility. We’ll have controlled conscientiousness to learn things from the ground up, and we’ll have more stamina to take on more work. However, this conjunction will also be in association with a star that will affect us by (figuratively) hurling unexpected obstacles our way that we have to act upon spontaneously in order to effectively handle. The Moon in Taurus will calm us and steady our stance.

The Word of the Day is TECHNIQUE. Perfect the way we do things today.

The Color of the Day is BROWNSTONE. (It’s light reddened brown.) Structure each project solidly today before we broadcast it to the world. Wear the color of brownstone to add stability.

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We have another couple of weeks of Mercury being retrograde. With it conjuncting the Sun today, we won’t be getting any new perspective on how we view the world. So, either we’ll see things from a narrower standpoint (in which case, it will be best not to try to argue a point with anyone), or we’ll be better able to focus. The Moon will be void-of-course while making its transition from Taurus to Gemini. During this time, we should let our minds wander freely without the restrictions of schedules and appointments. Nonetheless, we’ll be paying close attention to one or two areas of our lives today, to the point that it may be difficult to bother with anything else.

The Word of the Day is CAUTION. Stay alert to make thoughtful judgments today.

The Color of the Day is SAHARA. (It’s sandy orange.) Wear the color of the great desert, Sahara, today to have our thoughts and inner drive work well together.

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Mercury’s retrograde motion (which will continue for the next couple of weeks) causes us to reminisce about our thoughts and plans, and to evaluate their validity and purpose in our lives. So, even though we might want to take on a new project or make a new promise during this time, it may not work out while our subconscious is preoccupied. We need Mercury to go retrograde from time to time because in order to move forward we need to be able to build upon the structure of the past. Mercury rules Gemini, the sign the Moon is traveling through today. Even though we may enjoy conversations today, things we say might be misconstrued because of Mercury’s retrograde motion.

The Word of the Day is CATAGORIZE. Going back over our thoughts and projects that we’ve been involved with helps us organize our day while Mercury is retrograde.

The Color of the Day is BLUEBERRY. (It’s a bit darker than true blue.) Add some order to our day by wearing something with a bit of the color blueberry to keep our mentality sharp.

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Mars is at an angle to Pluto today, concentrating our energy levels on things we are passionate about while increasing the risk of accidents. We should take extra precautions for our health. Not only that but Pluto is also affiliated with the star Altair of the constellation Aquila, the eagle. Throughout this month, it has been creating a drive within people to boldly explore uncharted areas of their cultures and then to promote what they believe to be fair and true. There will be a void-of-course Moon period that will attempt to dissuade us from our routines. With Mercury still retrograde for the next couple of weeks, it may be pleasantly successful!

The Word of the Day is TONE. Being aware of the manner in which we react may well be helpful in placating the mood of the day.

The Color of the Day is HIPPO GRAY. (It’s medium gray.) We should wear the color of the hippopotamus today to deflect attitudes of annoyance that may be cast in our directions.

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Traveling in the optical illusion of retrograde, Mercury has come back into a conjunction with the asteroid Chiron, which may make us want to focus on healing any wounded relationships. We should be sure to tread as lightly as possible, because during Mercury’s retrograde period, our words may be misconstrued. Fortunately, the Moon will work to help us make the correct moves today, while it transits Cancer, the sign whose symbol is the crab, who gets ahead by moving sideways. It may be a day when we skirt issues to progress while exhibiting strength through perseverance. To top it off, as it travels through Cancer, the Moon will continue will give us initiative backed by compassion.

The Word of the Day is POIGNANT. Our communications and desires become more heart-rendering than usual today.

The Color of the Day is HEAVY CREAM. (It’s pale yellow that’s almost white.) By wearing something in this off-white color the energy of today’s horoscope will be most easily directed.

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The Moon remains in the sign Cancer throughout the day today until it goes void-of-course later on. This two-day period of time (each month) is one during which people feel responsible for caring for the needs of others. Our actions are created in response to emotional stimuli. In addition, an angle between Venus and Pluto will give us revelations about ways to maintain control over our relationships today. These relationships could be with people (personal and business), situations, or things. So, we should take care to be aware of these answers, so that we don’t miss or disregard them. Both the Sun and Moon are in signs that push us to start new things.

The Word of the Day is GLIMPSE. Find small openings in paths we want to follow today.

The Color of the Day is IQUANA GREEN. (It’s a clear medium green.) To attract what we need today, we should wear something in the attention-getting color of the green iguana.

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Today is one during which we’re going to feel like we’ve been slighted in one way or another, and we can’t take action to correct it. With Mars and retrograde Mercury at angles to the asteroid, Chiron, we feel like we want to do something about whatever has hurt us, but either we can’t figure out what would be best to do, or we know that we might be better off doing nothing at all. Yesterday’s Venus/Pluto angle is still in effect today, showing us ways to keep our lives flowing forward. The Moon will be in the showy, flashy sign Leo, giving us stamina and strength, as well as a little bit of fun!

The Word of the Day is GLINT. Sparkle, taking advantage of today’s liveliness!

The Color of the Day is CHILI. (It’s spicy red!) Keep up today’s enhanced vitality, adding some zest and verve by wearing something in the color chili.

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With the Sun at an angle to Neptune today, we’ll dream about what we want from life and think about what we’re going to have to do to get it. Venus and Saturn will also be at an angle to each other throughout the day today. Venus wants to take the most pleasurable way through responsibilities, and Saturn likes to see work done well. Consequently, with this aspect people develop more efficiency with their work so they can take time for leisure activities and to enjoy themselves afterward. In fact, with the Moon in Leo today, we’ll look forward to a nice evening of relaxation while feeling the satisfaction of rest after a hard day’s work. Leo the lion likes to sprawl.

The Word of the Day is STRIDE. Hold on to what we’ve got – our confidence and our ability to rise to meet the tests of life.

The Color of the Day is CHIPMUNK. (It’s the little animal’s light brown.) Add softness to our wardrobe today by wearing something in the color of the chipmunk.

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Jupiter and Uranus have been traveling together over the past week, in the sign Taurus. (This conjunction is visible right after sunset for a couple of hours in the western sky.) Uranus in Taurus directs our focus on global issues, such as climate change and regaining stability within our societies.. Jupiter awakens our visions for the future, adding inspiration to the mix, and making the things we do seem just that much more spectacular. When the two planets come together, events occur and we aspire to heights we had never dreamed possible! Not only that, but Mars is in a stimulating aspect to this conjunction that will assist us to enthusiastically get what we want out of the day.

The Word of the Day is LIBERATE. The time has come for us to set ourselves free and to concentrate on the things that inspire us!

The Color of the Day is PURPLE SAPPHIRE. (It’s shiny deep purple.) Release whatever is holding us back. Wear something in purple sapphire to clear the path!

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The Sun will be entering the sign Taurus today! This is an earth sign that makes us feel more practical about the things we relate to. Love of comfort and appreciation of material things will replace the energy that Aries gave us that made us want to push ahead. While the Sun is in Taurus, over the next month, we will think more about money and creating security than we usually do. We’ll try to establish relationships with things and people that will make us feel good. We like things done the very best way possible while Taurus is a prominent influence in our lives. Today’s Moon in Virgo will see to it that things are done correctly.

The Word of the Day is PLEASURE. Celebrating the Venus–ruled sign, Taurus, we look for ways to get the most out of life!

The Color of the Day is CHIFFON. (It’s pastel yellow.) To feel light and comfortable today, we should wear a bit of the puffy yellow color, chiffon.

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There is a fabulous angle between Mars and the ongoing Jupiter/Uranus conjunction today that will give us a day of surprises and unexpected opportunities to fulfill ourselves with the things we aspire to! While the energy from the Jupiter/Uranus conjunction urges us to push ahead, the Sun will be in an aspect to Saturn today, which advocates responsibility. Many times, people work beyond their capacity during this transit, so we should know when to say, ‘enough is enough’. The Moon will be changing signs from the detail-oriented Virgo to the sign Libra, which likes us to smooth our rough edges. The Moon will be directing the day on the opposite side of the sky from all of the other planets. Our daily habits and our nurturing influences will be significant today.

The Word of the Day is NOTICE. Be on the lookout for clues to success today.

The Color of the Day is COAL. (It’s shiny black.) Wear the color of coal today. It’s energetic and true.

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Over the past couple of days, we’ve become aware that we have to make changes and then to do something about obstacles that have been preventing our progress. Prior to this, it may not have been easy to look at the things that may have been hindering us, no less take action concerning them. But, with this Sun square Pluto transit, we are better able to label things that have become obstructions and try and figure out how to handle them. The effects of the asteroid, Chiron are thought to cause deep wounding and healing. Today, it is conjunct Venus. So, a bit of melancholy may occur if we reminisce or dwell on lost relationships, past wounds, or things we lack.

The Word of the Day is DEMEANOR. A lot can be accomplished if we keep our cool and proceed without being critical.

The Color of the Day is APRICOT. (It’s a light pinky orange!) Tread delicately, wearing the color apricot to keep today’s communicative, placating energy handy.

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We’ve been having a rather volatile time over the past couple of weeks, while Jupiter and Uranus conjunct each other. Uranus has been showing us innovative ways to take action, adding spice and adventure to our lives, while Jupiter has been adding inspiration to the mix, and is making the things we do seem just that much more spectacular. We’ve been busy and motivated! People are going to be looking for a bit of excitement today, because Venus is making an angle to the Jupiter/Uranus conjunction. With this transit people become self-indulgent, and don’t feel like sticking to a routine. This will be especially true today, while the Moon begins its 16-hour void-of-course period.

The Word of the Day is NARRATE. Recount our experiences for the entertainment of ourselves and others today.

The Color of the Day is METALLIC-PINK. (It’s a shiny pink.) Bring sparkle to the day by wearing something in the color of metallic pink!

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Shortly after the Moon ended its 16-hour void-of-course period, went into an opposition to the Sun, creating a Full Moon. The Moon, in the introverted and secretive sign, Scorpio, and the Sun in the materialistic sign, Taurus, guide us towards self-indulgence and attract us to things that will make us feel good. Full Moons usually make people want to finish up projects that they have been working on during the past Moon cycle, but where the signs of the Sun and Moon are “fixed” (as Taurus and Scorpio are) we’ll want to make sure things are correct, so we can put the finishing touches on them before moving on over the next couple of weeks.

The Word of the Day is HARNESS. Steer the direction of the day by taking control of the reins.

The Color of the Day is INDIAN PIPE. (It’s waxy white.) The translucent color of the flower Indian Pipe collects an array of energies. Wear some of this color today to stay strong.

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People will still be acting out in the hastened mode of trying to get projects finished up today, because the effects of the Full Moon are quite prevalent. Ideally, over the couple of weeks after the Full Moon we watch the fruits of our labors blossom, and we reap the benefits of our work. We tie up the loose ends and put away the tools that we had used during the month. Then, two weeks from now, when the next New Moon occurs, we plant the seeds for new projects. Not only that, but Mercury is stationary-direct today, meaning that by tomorrow we’re going to feel even more freedom to think about what happens next!

The Word of the Day is IMPEDE. Although we may feel as though we are ready to progress with important aspects of our lives, we should wait one more day while Mercury turns direct.

The Color of the Day is SMOKE. (It’s gray.) Wear the color of smoke today to ward off urges to jump-the-gun today.

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Another highly unusual day is ours to be enjoyed! First of all, at long last, Mercury will be going direct today! We can now expect to receive the important communications we’ve been waiting for. Those of us who experience mechanical failures during retrograde Mercury periods will find some relief from the past few weeks’ difficulties. We are going to feel like we can move forward with our lives, instead of focusing as much on the past. But, over these couple of days when Mercury appears to not be moving, it will be at an angle to Saturn. Guilt or worry may nag at people, when we realize that we should spend time in serious consideration before acting on decisions.

The Word of the Day is MOVEMENT. We kick the excitement of planning into action, now that Mercury is no longer retrograde.

The Color of the Day is CORNFLOWER BLUE. (It’s opaque blue on the lighter side of medium.) We start hearing from people we’d been missing and getting our thoughts in progressive motion, especially if we wear something in cornflower blue today!

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We broaden our scopes of acceptance today, while Venus and Mars are at an angle to each other. It may manifest as something as dramatic as making an outrageous purchase or as simple as having a conversation with someone we would not normally speak to. Yesterday’s Mercury/Saturn angle continues to affect our views. It doesn’t let our thoughts stray away from thinking about what we know is right. The Sun will be joining forces with two stars (as it does every year on or around this date). This will reign in our focus. At that point we will be able to take charge by showing our wisdom and intellect. With the Moon transiting the sign Sagittarius, we’ll feel inspired, enlightened, and enthusiastic!

The Word of the Day is COMPOSURE. Maintaining a state of equanimity will help control the atmosphere of the day.

The Color of the Day is SANDY BROWN. (It’s shimmering light brown.) Be satisfied with our actions today. Wearing the color sandy brown will help us take things seriously.

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We are entering an extended period of time when three outer planets are making associations with stars that will serve as background influences. Saturn’s aspect to Achernar will show us that we have to be prepared for disasters, both from nature and those caused by other people. Our creative intellect will be stimulated beyond the mundane with Neptune’s aspect to the star Scheat, and we will see people come up with fantastic ideas about how to pursue aspirations that will lead to a more ideal existence. We have been living with Pluto’s aspect to the star Altair, which has been creating a drive within people to boldly explore uncharted areas of their cultures and then to promote what they believe to be fair and true. So, this should be an exciting coming month!

The Word of the Day is CENTER. Find balance today to rise above anything that may attempt to distract our stability.

The Color of the Day is SILHOUETTE. (It’s very dark gray.) Wear the neutral color silhouette today to keep our focal point.

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For the next couple of days, until Mars changes signs on Tuesday, it will be conjunct Neptune, in the last degrees of the sign Pisces. This angle will cast our energies to an ambitious drive to create the most wonderful existence that we can possibly dream up. Venus is making an angle to this conjunction before it changes signs tomorrow. With this, we will want to make adjustments so that we are better able to juggle our schedules. Since it is Venus’ last day in Aries for this year, we’ll want to get rid of whatever we can’t relate to anymore. The Moon will be changing signs today, which may facilitate this process.

The Word of the Day is RISE. Gather up energy and elevate ourselves to the highest position so we can dance over the top!

The Color of the Day is GULES. (It’s heraldry red.) The planet Mars represents our drive and force. If we wear something in the royalty color gules, we can attract some of that powerful energy.

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The planet Venus will be giving the most important direction to our day today. It will be entering Taurus, a sign that it rules! Things smooth out and relax while Venus is in Taurus. We will be taking more of an interest in our financial conditions, taking inventory of the things we own and the things we want to indulge in. We dream of luxurious conditions and of being secure. Venus will be in Taurus until May 23. In addition, Venus is affiliated with a star, in an aspect that occurs once per year. It brings out kindness and people’s abilities to listen. We should open our hearts today with the willingness to understand compassion and love.

The Word of the Day is EASE. We all could use a bit of time to take a deep breath and let things flow today.

The Color of the Day is LAWN GREEN. (It’s a true medium green.) We like to see things flourish. Wearing lawn green, the color of exuberant growth, will make us happy today.

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Mars will change signs today. It will enter its very own sign, Aries for a month’s stay. Our lives will be refreshed with new energy! It takes Mars two years to get through all of the signs of the zodiac, so when it is in its most powerful sign Aries, it is an especially energetic time. Aries gives us liveliness, stamina, and an ability to forge ahead with any projects that we might dream up. Meanwhile, Venus is making an angle to Saturn that may direct our time to taking care of things that we have become responsible for. Mercury is taking a while to get up to speed after having been retrograde, so it is still at an angle to Saturn. We shouldn’t let guilt or worry nag at us.

The Word of the Day is GO. Fill ourselves with exuberance and prepare for flight.

The Color of the Day is RED. (It’s the primary color.) People come alive today! Wear red!

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