HeartwingsandFriends.com - Tasha's AstroPlanner (April)

It's a relatively low key month with not much of impact happening astrologically. The month begins in Aries, newness and beginnings are always featured then, with the New Moon in that sign falling on the 10th of the month. Remember to write your New Moon abundance checks, preferably before noon on that day. If you need the formula, let me know. On the 6th and 7th, Venus and Mars get to dance together in Aries, making it a fine weekend for any kind of creative or romantic endeavors.

When you write your New Moon intentions for the New Moon in Aries, you might wish to focus on whatever you wish to be doing that is new or innovative, or perhaps involves building construction, additions or projects. Mars ruled Aries wants to keep moving, and the time to set your intentions is with that first impetus of the 10th prior to noon. Two days later on the 12th, Pluto turns retrograde, indicating a day of potential impact to result in rebirth and/or renewal primarily in the area of business or politics.

Venus moves into Taurus on the 15th for a time, sparking a stronger sense of the desire to purchase, as well as for creativity both in the garden and with crafts, clothing and jewelry. On the 17th energy is strong all day and helpful for the accomplishment of any building tasks. On the 19th the Sun enters Taurus and the focus is on continuing any projects begun during Aries as well as the growth of what has been planted in the garden. The 19th and the 20th are great for mental inventiveness, original thought, and communication.

Mars moves into Taurus enhancing the ability to stick to a task well begun. On the 21st avoid arguments and drive carefully. Later that day and on the 22nd it may be easy to feel unloved or ignored when what we need to do is pay more attention to responsibilities involving others. The 23rd brings a potential for optimism, the 24th continues this as well as bringing a kindly aspect that enhances love and a potential for spiritual understanding.

On the 25th a New Moon Lunar Eclipse in Scorpio suggests working to eliminate extra baggage--anything broken or spoiled, and whatever feels inauthentic. On the 26th if you do for those less fortunate you will receive more than you give, while if you try to get away with something, you might suffer for it. On the 27th and 28th once again, look beyond yourself at your responsibilities and see what you can do for others rather than for yourself.

This planner hopes to clue you in to the best way to use the energy for any given day. As this month is relatively quiet astrologically, you can make progress without a lot of resistance.

	Holidays & Other Interesting events happening in APRIL: Holidays and Other Cool Events brought to you by Doc Dingley
	Month Long April Events: National Poetry Month, Cancer Control Month, International Guitar Month, National Humor Month, National Smile Month, National Pecan Month, Stress Awareness Month, Jazz Appreciation Month, Occupational Therapy Month, April is Chocolate Eaters Month. April is also National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Month
	1st Week of April Events: Medic Alert Week, Cherry Blossom Festival, Publicity Stunt Week, National Birthparents Week, Week of the Young Child, Straw Hat Week, National Bake Week (begins 1st Mon), Consider Christianity Week, National Reading a Road Map Week
	2nd Week of April Events: Be Kind to Animals Week, Masters Golf Tournament, National Medical Laboratory Week, Private Property Week (10th-16th), National Library Week, Harmony Week, National Garden Week, National Guitar Week, National Building Safety Week, National Home Safety Week.
	3rd Week of April Events: Boys and Girls Club Week, National Coin Week, Bike Safety Week, National Bubblegum Week, Pan American Week, National Week of the Ocean, National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, National Volunteer Week.
	4th (Last) Week of April Events: Forest Week, National Lingerie Week, Canada-U.S. Goodwill Week, Big Brothers/Sisters Appreciation Week, Consumer Protection Week, National TV-Free Week, Jewish Heritage Week, Keep America Beautiful Week, National YMCA Week, Professional Secretaries Week, Intergenerational Week, Reading Is Fun Week, Egg Salad Week, Teacher Appreciation Week (begins Last Mon), TV Turn-Off Week, Mattress Turnover Week.
	April Fools Day is April 1st
	World Autism Awareness Day is April 2nd
	Qingming Festival is April 4th 2012 Clear and Bright Festival (Mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau). Qingming is a traditional Chinese festival on the 104th day after the winter solstice (or the 15th day from the Spring Equinox), usually occurring around April 5 of the Gregorian calendar (see Chinese calendar). Every leap year, Qing Ming is on April 4.
	National Tartan Day Parade is April 6th 2012 (United States, Scotland, Canada, Australia, New Zealand) celebrated the weekend closest to April 6th, see also NY Tartan Week for details.
	Passover (Began at sun down) March 25th 2013 and (ends at sunset) 7 days later on Monday April 2nd 2013
	International World Health Day (WHO) is April 7th
	Buddha's Birthday Traditional Date is April 8th
	The NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship, colloquially known as "March Madness," is a 20-day tournament that begins in March (March 19th 2013 Wikipedia) ; however, the Championship Game is played in early April (April 8th 2013). The same holds true for the NCAA Women's Division I Basketball Championship as well. See the NCAA.com the official website of the NCAA Championships for further detail .
	TAX Day (Tax Filing Deadline in the U.S) Since 1955, Tax Day is usually on April 15. When April 15 falls on a weekend, Emancipation Day, or any other holiday, tax returns are instead due on the following business day and is extended three days.
	Patriots Day - Massachusetts and Maine holiday is celebrated April 15th 2013 (3rd Monday of the Month)
	The Boston Marathon is run on April 15th 2013 (on the same day as Patriots Day)
	American Revolutionary War Began (U.S) back in April 19th 1775 April 19, 1775 – September 3, 1783 (8-years, 137 days)(2nd Fri)
	High Five Day (3rd Thur April) is April 19th 2012
	International Earth Day is on April 22nd 2012see Earthday.net also.
	The London Marathon this year is run on April 22nd 2012 (32nd Marathon) (Usually third Sunday in April)
	Administrative Professionals Day (formally Secretaries Day) this year is on April 25th 2012
	National - Take your Daughters and Sons to Work Day is April 26th 2012 (celebrated on the fourth Thur in April)
	The Kentucky Derby this year is to be run (May 3rd-4th 2013), The Kentucky Derby Festival starts two weeks prior to the Kentucky Derby. This year it is celebrated April 19th through May 4th 2013). The first Saturday in May is the date of the annual Kentucky Derby, the most famous horse race in the United States. Click here for the official website of the Kentucky Derby.
	Arbor Day (In the United States is celebrated the last Fri of the Month) this year it is April 27th 2012.
	April is the fourth month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar and one of four with the length of 30 Days.
	April was originally the second month of the Roman calendar, before January and February were added by King Numa Pompilius about 700 BC. It became the fourth month of the calendar year (the year when twelve months are displayed in order) during the time of the decemvirs about 450 BC, when it also was given 29 days. The Julian calendar reform of 46 BC gave April 30 days, effective in 45 BC
	Other events which happened in April: The American Revolution (Started with Paul Revere's Ride: April 18-19 April 1775), The American Civil War (Started April, 1861, ended April, 1865, thus "Across Five Aprils"), President Abraham Lincoln's assassination (April 14, 1865), The 1906 San Francisco Earthquake (April 18, 1906), The sinking of the RMS Titanic (April 14-15 April 1912), Fenway Baseball Park home of the Boston Red Sox opened its doors on (April 20, 1912), Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination (April 4, 1968), Chernobyl nuclear accident (April 26, 1986), The 1992 Los Angeles Riots after the Rodney King verdict (April 29, 1992), The Oklahoma City Bombing (April 19, 1995).
	April in the Northern Hemisphere is the seasonal equivalent to October in the Southern Hemisphere and vice versa.
	April begins on the same day of the week as July every year, and as January in leap years
	April's birth flowers are the Daisy and Sweet Pea.
	April's birthstone is the Diamond
More:	Bizarre & Unique Holiday Lists for (April): ThinkQuest.Org, Holiday Insights.Com, & Brownie Locks

**For more information on Astrological Signs and what they all mean please (click here).

Fire Signs	Earth Signs	Air Signs	Water Signs
ARIES April 21-April 19	TAURUS April 20-May 20	GEMINI May 21-June 20	CANCER June 21-July 22
LEO July 23-Aug. 22	VIRGO Aug. 23-Sept. 22	LIBRA Sept. 23-Oct. 22	SCORPIO Oct. 23-Nov. 21
SAGITTARIUS Nov. 22-Dec. 21	CAPRICORN Dec. 22-Jan. 19	AQUARIUS Jan. 20-Feb. 18	PISCES Feb. 19-April 20

Day	Date	Astrology
Mon	1st	April Fools Day - A cheerful day for all, most especially for fire signs; spread it around.
Tue	2nd	Passover (ends at nightfall) - Moon in practical Capricorn suggests focusing on straightening out glitches and organizing tasks.
Wed	3rd	Accomplish what you can with the efficient energy.
Thur	4th	Moon in quirky Aquarius sparks original thinking and solutions.
Fri	5th	Spend time with friends and social groups. Arrange an outing.
Sat	6th	Moon in compassionate Pisces makes it easy to console a sick friend or be of help to those limited or afflicted. Love is in the air.
Sun	7th	Venus and Mars dancing in Aries spark off passion and romantic fever.
Mon	8th	Moon in muscular Aries starts the week off with go power. Use it well.
Tue	9th	Plan an innovative solution that is possible today. Seek your own advantage.
Wed	10th	New Moon in Aries and time to write your Abundance checks as well as your New Moon intentions.
Thur	11th	Moon in earthy Taurus could have you out in the garden or making money at what you love.
Fri	12th	Pluto turns stationary retrograde, making this an day of potential impact. Plan to use the energy to do something transformative.
Sat	13th	Thomas Jefferson's Birthday - Mercury moves into Aries, sparking innovative and original thinking.
Sun	14th	Moon in chatty Gemini suggests spending time communicating with friends, family and loved ones.
Mon	15th	Patriots Day - (Massachusetts, and Maine) it is also The Boston Marathon and is TAX Day (in U.S) and Venus moves into Taurus and sexual passion is on the rise. Creativity is enhanced especially for making cloths and jewelry.
Tue	16th	Moon in hospitable Cancer suggests spending time cooking and perhaps having a meal with those you care for.
Wed	17th	A high energy day, with opportunities to further tasks already begun.
Thur	18th	National High Five Day - A nice day for meditating, or to enjoy making or listening to music.
Fri	19th	American Revolutionary War Began (U.S) 1775 - Moon in expansive Leo suggests romantic enjoyment as well as creative effort. Sun into Taurus brings us a month of steady though plodding progress. Later, innovative ideas or communications are featured.
Sat	20th	Mars into Taurus steadies all activity and keeps us in better focus. Innovation and inventive thought continue. Later in the day, avoid confrontations.
Sun	21st	The London Marathon - Keep your temper and avoid hurtful words. Focus on organizing.
Mon	22nd	International Earth Day - Moon in tidy Virgo helps organize the day. Be mindful of others and your responsibilities toward them.
Tue	23rd	Moon in artistic Libra suggests doing decorating today. Generosity is featured.
Wed	24th	Administrative Professionals Day (formally Secretaries Day) - Good results from renewing acquaintance or efforts to beautify .When you can, be of assistance to those in need or suffering.
Thur	25th	National - Take your Daughters and Sons to Work Day (fourth Thur in April) - Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Libra means releasing what is out of balance. Smooth things over.
Fri	26th	Arbor Day (In the United States is last Fri of the Month) - Moon in Scorpio enhances passion as well as healing work. Check carefully into motives for what anyone offers to do for you.
Sat	27th	Moon in philosophical Sagittarius enhances discussions and makes us seek out new horizons.
Sun	28th	Obligations today need to be fulfilled, not ignored.
Mon	29th	Moon in efficient Capricorn suggests good organization will win the day.
Tue	30th	A good day to persist in your efficiency despite a potential for stress.