The Stars This Week: April 23-29, 2012

Help Arrives!

Take advantage of abundant good will, faith and support as a major planet aspect pattern, a grand trine, dominates this week! You receive a great deal of attention as the Sun trines Mars on April 23. Then, Mars moves toward a trine with powerful Pluto on April 29, when influential people will do all they can to help you. In the midst of these helpful aspects, Mercury squares Pluto on April 25, when you'll want to follow your intuition. Remember, words are powerful -- choose them wisely!

April 23: The Sun trines Mars
The Sun in practical Taurus is given a major energy boost with this supportive trine with Mars in industrious Virgo. Make the most of the current energetic climate by reaching out to people who are willing and able to help you. Look for those who enjoy encouraging and mentoring others and are experts in their field -- odds are they'll possess a magical ability to inspire you, as well as offer practical tools you'll need to succeed.

April 25: Mercury squares Pluto
The impulsive speech of Mercury in Aries is challenged by authoritative Pluto in Capricorn. This aspect describes an argument between vision and workability. If you can take both into account, you'll be miles ahead of everyone else. At times like this, there's a tendency for others to try to bonk you over the head with their point of view; alternately, facts may be brought to light that contradict the prevailing view. See if you can allow your intuition to direct your choices, even as you allow others to maintain their own opinions.

April 29: The Sun trines Pluto
This aspect brings you into contact with those who can positively influence your life. Since both the Sun and Pluto are in Earth signs, count on receiving material support and expert practical advice. Let go of doubts and take a leap of faith -- this is a time to transform your life and strip away ideas, beliefs and maybe even people who no longer connect with who you are today. Ask yourself: What can I change so that I may live more authentically? You'll get the boost you need with this powerful aspect.