The Week Ahead: 16-22 April 2023
The Week Ahead is a comprehensive look at both the weekly planetary information as well as the daily forecast. The planetary information presented is from daily astrological charts over the course of the week that aligns with the planetary governor for each day, while the daily information is gleaned from each day’s I Ching-based Human Design chart, runes from both the Elder Futhark, geomancy, and numerology. The astrological and Human Design charts are cast for 8:00 am Pacific time.
Retrograde Planets – Ceres, Mercury (4/21)
The Sun
- 12th House/Aries; 12th/Taurus 4/20 1:14a
- Specific influences: 7, Berkano, Tristitia, Human Design Gate/Line 42.6 Nurturing
The Sun’s influence impacts an individual’s identity, vitality, and ego expression. Your emotions may be off on Monday and your energy reserves may be less than what you need to get things done. As the week progresses, interactions with others may be intense and unpredictable with boundaries lacking. Give yourself time and drop expectations. A new chapter may be opening.
On Sunday, 16 April 2023, your instincts support the growth of others. You demonstrate a steady, measured approach to solving problems and bringing projects to fruition. And you refuse to allow a negative mindset to interfere with progress.
The Moon
- Various signs and houses (11th/Pisces 4/16-17; 11th/Aries 4/18; 12th/Aries 4/19; 12th/Taurus 4/20-21; 12th/Gemini 4/22)
- Specific Influences: 8, Ansuz, Tristitia, Human Design Gate/Line 36.2 Support
The Moon’s interaction with the various signs throughout the week impacts an individual’s emotions, moods, and vulnerabilities. At the beginning of the week, although you derive emotional security from your circle of friends; however, stressors involving close relationships impact your sensitive nature and you have a strong need to retreat to escape the chaos. For example, you may feel that the women in your life don’t understand your innermost feelings and it makes interactions uncomfortable.
As the week progresses, you assert your leadership while collaborating with others and you appreciate the support they have to offer especially when beginning new projects or considering new opportunities. In fact, you feel that the sky’s the limit and you’re so optimistic that you can accomplish anything. Toward the end of the week, you prefer freedom to conformity and may resist an authority figure’s attempt to curtail your independence enabling you to seek stability and security by charting your own course.
You stand ready on Monday, 17 April 2023, to assist others with any challenges they might face. Whether it’s your leadership that’s needed or it’s someone experiencing sadness or loss, you’re ready to share your knowledge and express compassion and empathy.
Mars
- 2nd House/Cancer
- Specific Influences: 9, Dagaz, Fortuna Major, Human Design Gate/Line 39.3 Responsibility
Mars invokes action, courage, passion, and strength in an individual. Throughout the week, your plans and ideas may lead to financial success. That said, on Tuesday, a square between Mars and the Moon signals that your temper may be too much or others to deal with and they may be reluctant to interact. If you look within to understand how your moods impact others, that awareness could influence your interactions in a significant manner. That way, you can continue to inspire those around you in a positive way.
Take responsibility for your choices on Tuesday, 18 April 2023 especially if they involve risk to others or to your relationships. One period may be ending and how you manage expectations may make all the difference moving forward.
Mercury
- 12th/Taurus
- Specific Influences: 1, Thurisaz, Via, Human Design Gate/Line 2.3 Patience
Mercury influences an individual’s communication style, thought processes, and how one negotiates or transacts with others. Throughout the week, your moods and choices may be somewhat unpredictable, although, toward the end of the week, your intuition increases as does your imagination. With Mercury turning retrograde on Friday, April 21st, you may already be experiencing issues with communication or perhaps your computer or electronic devices are acting up. And although your intuition is strong during this week, you may need a more pragmatic approach to deal with Mercury’s retrograde effect. Typically, you would avoid signing contracts over the retrograde period, and you might want to hold off on purchasing anything that’s electronic in nature if you can.
Have patience on Wednesday, 19 April 2023, as Mercury Retrograde approaches. You may already be experiencing Mercury Retrograde’s shadow effect and you’ll benefit from avoiding any impulsive or emotional decisions.
Jupiter
- 12th House/Aries
- Specific Influences: 2, Uruz, Caput Draconis, Human Design Gate/Line 42.4 The Middle Man
Jupiter is the planet of expansion and influences an individual’s growth, luck, abundance, and self-confidence. Over the week, you’re optimistic and love to be the center of attention. That said, a relationship may have gone as far as it can and you may be considering moving on. While understanding the overall reason may be challenging, it may come down to a lack of support, and if there is a solution possible, it may be one that is more indirect than a confrontation that can go sideways.
If you feel like you’re the middle man on Thursday, 20 April 2023, be sure that you’re clear in your expectations and boundaries. You can’t be all things to all people, as the saying goes, and it’s up to you to avoid being taken advantage of.
Venus
- 1st/Gemini
- Specific Influences: 3, Dagaz, Tristitia, Human Design Gate/Line 35.1 Humility
Venus, the planet of attraction, happiness, harmony, and beauty, reflects the feminine aspect within and how an individual loves and expresses intimacy as well as self-worth. At the beginning of the week, your aversion to conflict or confrontation makes self-assertion difficult. And your natural charm won’t be of much help either. It could be that you’ve been distracted and unaware of your partner’s concerns. Regardless, a conversation needs to happen even if you find expressing your feelings to be challenging.
You have an opportunity on Friday, 21 April 2023 to let go of any blame or recrimination and begin anew. Realize that not everyone is going to agree with you and that the real challenge is finding a suitable compromise.
Saturn
- 11th House/Pisces; 10th/Pisces 4/19
- Specific Influences: 22, Wunjo, Conjunctio, Human Design Gate/Line 55.5 Growth
The planet Saturn slows things down, invoking realism, boundaries, restraint, and the impact of time on an individual. How you are perceived by others comes into focus this week. Even though you enjoy working with others, insecurity over how you are perceived may influence how well you assert yourself if a conflict arises. As the week progresses, a close partner may challenge you in some way, leaving you to feel unsure of the relationship. However, by the end of the week, things settle down and you’re back to focusing on achieving your goals.
On Saturday, 22 April 2023, today’s Master 22 numerology sets the tone for profound change. You may have been struggling with accepting assistance from others and this is the perfect day to modify your expectations of not only others but also yourself.
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