Today, Wed., April 2nd, at 5:23am, Pluto went retrograde in Capricorn and will remain in retrograde motion until Sept. 9th.  For the next several months, much will be hidden under the surface.  It may be more difficult to complete or resolve issues surrounding partnerships (business and sexual), inheritances, and possessions held jointly.  Retrograde Pluto typically does not do much good for the financial markets either.  

But whenever any planet is retrograde, it’s the journey within that is important.  Letting go of old thought patterns and replacing them with more life affirming ones will enable us all to succeed.

On June 13th, Pluto will back up into Sagittarius, for it’s last swing there through Nov. 26th.  Pluto has been in Sagittarius since the late ‘90s.  These last few weeks will be the end of whatever lessons Pluto was there to teach.  Pay close attention to what that means for you.

Pluto in Sagittarius will likely bring another increase in oil / gas prices for us.  Once it re-enters Capricorn in late Nov., we will see an end to that.  Pluto will then remain in Capricorn until Jan. 21st, 2024.  Pluto in Capricorn will mean, among other things, a heightened awareness of privacy and likely more revisions in privacy laws in general.

Additionally, we have Mercury Squaring Pluto today, and it was exact at 4:53am EDT.  This alignment is what Temper Tantrums are made of.  People are likely to be a bit more pushy than usual, and quite aggressive.  There could easily be a conflict or two to deal with.  Talking openly and from the heart may help to bring resolution.  Or it may be wise to avoid those that you find difficult to begin with for the next couple of days until this energy passes.

Mercury Enters the sign of Aries this afternoon at 1:45pm EDT and will remain there until April 17th.  Communication and thoughts will become more assertive and direct.  People are also more easily angered with this placement.  Side step unimportant arguments, but face necessary ones head on, as this energy assists in quick resolutions.  Arian energy prefers to deal with things honestly and directly.  This energy assists in solving pressing problems and making positive plans for the future.  Use it well, we have 2 weeks of it.

Lastly, the Moon is “Void Of Course” (between signs) all day today through 4:55pm EDT.  During void of course periods it is better not to make any large purchases or decisions, as they don’t tend to work out all that well.  At 4:55pm EDT, today, the Moon will move into the Sign of Pisces for the next 48 hours.

On Sat., April 5th, at 11:55pm EDT, we have this month’s New Moon and it will occur in the Sign of Aries.  Astrologers consider the 48 hours leading up to the New Moon the “Dark Of The Moon” period.  In these periods, it is important to finish up old or pressing issues that are lingering.  Wait to begin any new project or endeavor until the New Moon hits, as it is effective in assisting with “New Beginnings”.  New Moon energies last for 2 weeks, diminishing in their effects each day after the New Moon is exact.

Below is a listing of the planets’ current position.  Please note that as of this morning, we now have two planets in retrograde, Saturn and Pluto.

Current Planet Positions:
Sun – Aries, until April 20
Mercury – Aries, until April 17
Venus  – Pisces, until April 5
Mars – Cancer, until May 9
Jupiter  – Capricorn, until Jan. 5 (2009)
Saturn (R)  – Virgo, until Oct. 29 (2009)
Uranus – Pisces, until Mar. 12 (2011)
Neptune – Aquarius, until Feb. 4 (2012)
Pluto (R) – Capricorn, until June 14