HeartwingsandFriends.com - Tasha's AstroPlanner (April)

April will feel a lot more peaceful than March, and the first half of the month is more energetic than the second half. Still, although the signature of the heavy Uranus Pluto square of March briefly echoes, the prevailing overall energies are less turbulent. Only Mercury, Venus and the Sun change signs. Pluto turns retrograde and Jupiter turns direct.

A Lunar Eclipse of the Full Moon in Libra on the 4th is an occasion for assessing relationships, eliminating what is not working and enhancing what is. The Moon symbolizes the subconscious. To take advantage of the eclipse energy seek to better understand what is or is not working in relationships on an unconscious level. Meditation can be helpful. The Sun squaring Pluto the next day help facilitate transformative action.

The New Moon in Aries on the 18th sheds light on anything recently begun, how it's working, and whether it's still viable and growing. give what is working more energy over the next two weeks. As Cardinal Aries energy gives way to Fixed Taurus energy, time for planting ends and time for tending increases. The New Moon moves from Aries into Taurus within 2 1/2 hours, and emphasis becomes strong on maintenance.

Jupiter's direct station beginning its forward motion on the 8th may facilitate delivery of delayed benefits. Pluto turns retrograde on the 16th taking it further from Uranus as it moves forward. Whatever changes have been put into motion by the energy of their earlier dance can now be ramified, stabilized, or built upon. The last two weeks of the month bring opportunities to strengthen perception, review and strengthen choices, and grow stronger within ourselves.

Days to be especially mindful include 4/5 as Sun square Pluto says go slowly with painful changes; 4/7 as Mercury square Pluto cautions to be sure and thoughtful rather than impulsive; 4/16 as Pluto turning retrograde can bring intense energies to the fore; 4/17 as Mars squaring Jupiter warns against excess, of spending or of consumption; 4/18 and 4/18 as Venus square Neptune warns against making bad choices as a result of illusions and delusions.

Days for positive action include 4/2 as Mercury trines Saturn, helping smooth important communication; 4/6 as Mercury trine Jupiter and Sun conjunct Uranus increases positive energies for creativity and personal growth; 4/8 as Mercury conjunct Uranus inspires innovation, Jupiter stationary direct brings rewards; 4/9 and 4/10 as Mercury trine Sun speeds communication, 4/21 as Mars trine Pluto enhances energetic activities, 4/22 as Mercury trine Pluto speeds positive change, and Mercury/Mars conjunction brings another energetic day.

	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
	Good Friday this year falls on April 3rd 2015
	Passover (Began at sun down) Friday April 3rd 2015 and (ends at sunset) 7 days later on Tuesday April 11th 2015
	Qingming Festival is April 5th 2015 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.
	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 17th 2015 Wikipedia) ; however, the Championship Game is played in early April (April 6th 2015). 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 .
	National Tartan Day Parade is April 11th 2015 (United States, Scotland, Canada, Australia, New Zealand) celebrated the weekend closest to April 6th, see also NY Tartan Week for details.
	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 20th 2015 (3rd Monday of the Month)
	The Boston Marathon will be run on April 20th 2015 (usually held on the 3rd Monday of the month and is 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)
	National High Five Day (3rd Thur April) is April 16th 2015
	International Earth Day is on April 22nd 2014see Earthday.net also.
	Passover (Ends at sun down) It began Monday April 14th 2014 and (ends at sunset) 7 days later on Tuesday April 22nd 2014
	Administrative Professionals Day (formally Secretaries Day) this year is on April 22nd 2015
	National - Take your Daughters and Sons to Work Day is April 23rd 2015 (celebrated on the fourth Thur in April)
	The Kentucky Derby this year is to be run (May 2nd 2015), The Kentucky Derby Festival starts two weeks prior to the Kentucky Derby. This year it is celebrated April 18th through May 1st 2015). 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 25th 2015.
	The London Marathon this year is run on April 26th 2015 (35th Marathon) (Usually third Sunday in April)
	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
Wed	1st	April Fools Day - Diligent Moon in Virgo, aided by Thursday's aspects gets the month off to a good start.
Thur	2nd	Persnickety Moon in Virgo helps with detail work; exacting Mercury Saturn trine helps us focus. Sun trine Jupiter raises spirits
Fri	3rd	Good Friday it is also Passover (begins at sundown) - Justice loving Libra Moon helps better relationships.
Sat	4th	Peace loving Libra Moon gathers people for happy times. Lunar Eclipse clears the way for increased harmony
Sun	5th	Easter Sunday - Artistic Libra Moon beautifies the home. Later, Transformative Scorpio Moon with Sun square Pluto aids necessary changes
Mon	6th	Passionate Scorpio Moon with Sun conjunct Uranus helps us pursue unusual, innovative opportunities. Mercury trine Jupiter enhances generous thoughts
Tue	7th	Intense Scorpio Moon says keep focused. Later, Mercury Square Jupiter could lead to stress. Discussing changes, discover solutions. Keep plugging away.
Wed	8th	Philosophical Sagittarius Moon enhances brilliant ideas as Mercury conjuncts Uranus. Jupiter Stationary Direct may impact weather
Thur	9th	Restless Sagittarius Moon says keep moving.
Fri	10th	Ambitious Capricorn Moon leads to energetic accomplishment.
Sat	11th	Passover (ends at nightfall) - Hardworking Capricorn Moon says keep busy. Venus into Gemini brings out flirtatious energy.
Sun	12th	AM Earthy Capricorn Moon says accomplish necessary tasks. PM Aquarius Moon brings good creative energy
Mon	13th	Thomas Jefferson's Birthday - Quirky Aquarius Moon helps with unusual solutions.
Tue	14th	Friendly Aquarius Moon says gather for cooperative action. Mercury into Taurus steadies the mind for the next two weeks. Later, gentle Pisces Moon says have a playful evening
Wed	15th	TAX Day (in U.S) - Empathetic Pisces Moon says help in those in need. Venus opposing Saturn may make us feel torn between work and play
Thur	16th	National High Five Day - Sweet Pisces Moon softens Pluto stationary retrograde impact, change beckons. Later, speedy Aries Moon says be energetic this evening
Fri	17th	Active Aries Moon helps clear the way for tomorrow's New Moon. Mars square Jupiter says eliminate excess
Sat	18th	Bright New Aries Moon brings innovative energy. PM sensuous Taurus Moon makes for cuddly fun
Sun	19th	American Revolutionary War Began (U.S) 1775 - Steady Taurus Moon helps with gardening chores. Soothe spirits ruffled by negative illusions as Venus squares Neptune.
Mon	20th	Patriots Day - (Massachusetts, and Maine) it is also The Boston Marathon -Solid Taurus Moon strengthens energy. Evening flirty Gemini Moon intensifies giggles. Sun into Taurus steadies energy for the next 4 weeks
Tue	21st	Peripatetic Gemini Moon says get errands, small tasks done. Mars trine Pluto brings power to action, get out the hammer
Wed	22nd	International Earth Day it is also Administrative Professionals Day (formally Secretaries Day) - Chatty Gemini Moon loosens tongues. Intense Mercury trine Pluto AM and Conjunct Mars PM makes for and facilitates impactful ideas
Thur	23rd	National - Take your Daughters and Sons to Work Day (fourth Thur in April) - Caring Cancer Moon warms hearts, says take a friend to lunch
Fri	24th	Motherly Cancer Moon brings sympathy to all.
Sat	25th	Arbor Day (In the United States is last Fri of the Month) - Romantic Leo Moon says have a fun date with a someone
Sun	26th	The London Marathon - Playful Leo Moon says have a good time one and all
Mon	27th	Creative Leo Moon says make work into play
Tue	28th	Efficient Virgo Moon says clean up, clear out,. get it done.
Wed	29th	Diligent Virgo Moon says it's a good day for organizing
Thur	30th	Artistic Libra Moon suggests a trip to a museum. Mercury into Gemini enhances communication for the next several weeks.