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There is nothing lukewarm about this week! First, Mars enters its own sign on April 22 when your energy level will go way up. Then Venus joins Mars in Aries on the 24th, and it's time for bold declarations. A new Moon in Taurus on April 24 urges you to pay attention to maintaining stability in your material life. Finally, April 26 brings an intense Mars/Pluto square urging you to figure out what's worth fighting for and what you need to let be.

April 22: Mars enters Aries

As Mars leaves soul-searching Pisces and enters the fiery sign it rules, you may feel like a ram that has been let loose on land after swimming around in the ocean for a while! Shake that water off! You have an abundance of energy now that needs something to pour all of that energy into. Otherwise, you may find yourself getting argumentative for no good reason. Although Aries is the sign of the pioneer, both Mars and Aries are, in mythology, the names for the god of war. If you stay focused on yourself and what you want to achieve, you'll go far.

April 24: Venus enters Aries

Now direct, the planet of love enters Aries for the second time this year. When Venus entered this enthusiastic sign on February 2, it was time for bold moves. Venus turned retrograde in Aries on March 6 and returned to Pisces on April 11, finally turning direct on April 17. Your love-life has seen plenty of twists and turns over these last couple of months. Now it's time to start again in the first sign of the zodiac. This is not a stay-at-home placement. If you are single, plan activities where you can meet someone who loves to do what you do. Married? Bring your partner flowers, train for the marathon together or sign up for a dance class. It is the doing that sparks love -- so get moving!

April 24: New Moon in Taurus

The new Moon in Taurus emphasizes the themes you've already been focused on since the Sun entered Taurus a few days ago. This is the sign that rules money and values, and your material life in general. You are especially grounded and clear now, which gives you the ability to plan sensibly. Pluto's trine to this new Moon shows that people in powerful positions can be helpful to you.

April 26: Mars square Pluto

From 1996 until now, while Pluto was in belief-driven Sagittarius, when Mars squared Pluto, it was from sensitive Pisces or hardworking Virgo. This marks the first time that Mars in its own sign Aries forms a square to Pluto, which is now in ambitious Capricorn. This aspect tells the story of a power struggle. Pay close attention to any war-like, pushy behavior -- whether it comes from you or someone else. When challenged by those who have power, your tendency may be to lash out. How you handle challenges and disagreements says a lot about you now. Ask yourself if you have to have everybody's support to do what you believe is right for you.

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