Profound Obsessions
Overview
New Moon in Taurus on Sunday. Mars opposition to Pluto is an invitation for obsessions. Can you deny them? Conscious or unconscious obsessions surround us. The Sun at the balance point, in fixed sign Taurus, how can we moderate the overwhelming obsessions of a government? Can a personal obsession derail your true goals? You can overcome the issues that prevent you form obtaining your goal, or maybe the continued uncertainty provides an opportunity to gain in self-understanding and the issues that confront you.
Looking ahead
| April 30 | — | Venus ingress Aries |
| May 5 | — | Pluto turns retrograde |
| May 10 | — | Mercury ingress Taurus |
| May 12 | — | Full Moon in Scorpio |
| May 20 | — | Sun ingress Gemini |
Summary of major and minor aspects of the week
Wednesday April 23rd — The Moon ingress to Pisces makes a stellium, and is sextile aspect to the Sun in Taurus. Pluto in Aquarius is square aspect to the Sun, and opposition aspect to Mars in Leo, the fixed sign T-square configuration of Pluto, Mars, and the Sun has been building over the past three days, as a Constitutional Crisis has gained traction. Venus separating sextile aspect to Uranus in Taurus and conjunction aspect with Rahu/ Saturn in Pisces as radical reversals and excitement as quelled. Desires are eliminated or contained for future progress. Obsessions can gain control, however. Strict measures need moderation to succeed. Venus in Pisces approaching conjunction aspect to Rahu/Saturn, is a moderating influence over delusions that feed obsessions. Jupiter in Gemini is semi-square aspect to the Sun, as anxious talk could inhibit progress toward goals.
Thursday April 24th — The Sun separating square aspect to Pluto in Aquarius and also to Mars in Leo, while the opposition aspect of Mars to Pluto strengthens, indicating that an obsession to transform might overwhelm, becoming out of control. Mars is disposed of by the Sun, as the core values are affected. Power is focused as it gains adherents ready to press forward with the issue that encompasses a universal cause. Neptune in Aries trine aspect to Mars, and disposed of by Mars, aids the radical actions, and may achieve personal gain through risk. The Moon in Pisces is square aspect to Jupiter early today, and conjunction aspects to the planets in Pisces — Chiron, Rahu, Venus, and Saturn. Finally making a conjunction aspect with Neptune in Aries. A moderating force could reduce the impact of reduction, as Venus supersedes Rahu/Saturn conjunction aspect.
Friday April 25th — The Moon ingress Aries 07:25 GMT; 03:25 EDT; 10:25 EEDT conjunction aspect with Neptune, indicates taking action to promote a cause. It is disposed of by Mars in Leo as obsessions are intensifying. The Moon is trine aspect to Mars and sextile aspect to Pluto in Aquarius, as the partile opposition aspect strengthens. Obsessions can be modified or overcome as other interests gain attention. The Moon transits to a conjunction aspect with Mercury in Aries, disposed of by Mars, as quick thinking and actions might overcome blocked progress. Pluto is disposed of by Uranus in Taurus, as the economy is affected by obsessive actions. Uranus is disposed of by Venus in Pisces, disposed of by Neptune in Aries, disposed of by Mars in Leo, disposed of by the Sun in Taurus, also disposed of by Venus. Obsessions are linked to desires for retribution or for charity. Venus conjunction aspect with Saturn is bringing a focus on the desires, so they may be contained or limited.
Saturday April 26th — The Moon in Aries makes a sextile aspect to Jupiter in Gemini. The Moon is disposed of by Mars. A focus on obsessive behavior helps to reach a goal. This could be beneficial. Obsessions can result in positive changes. Jupiter is disposed of by Mercury now transiting in Aries, also linked to obsessive behavior, as personal need is all consuming and focused on a goal. The Moon conjunction aspect with Chiron, as confronting inner wisdom gained through experience helps to assess the goals to determine their worth.
Sunday April 27th — The Moon ingress Taurus 03:18 EDT; 07:18 GMT; 10:18 EEDT. The Moon is square aspect to Pluto in Aquarius at 09:00 EDT, and square aspect to Mars in Leo for a T-square configuration that brings the Pluto opposition aspect to Mars in full force. Political and diplomatic actors who wants to promote peace bring compromise with mediation. The New Moon at 15:32 EDT; 19:32 GMT; 21:32 EEDT is at 7˚47′ of Taurus, more than 3˚ from the midpoint of the opposition aspect, however the Moon does find that midpoint a few hours earlier. A breakthrough could be achieved, releasing hostages and or prisoner exchange is one possibility. Warring faction could find a compromise. Mars could represent the goal of the individual to find power, to overcome barriers, opposed to the organizations that have means to further his or her goals.
Monday April 28th — The Moon in the earth sign Taurus, sextile aspect to Ceres in Pisces, seeks to heal the wounded. The Moon transits to the conjunction aspect with Uranus in Taurus, sextile aspect to Saturn in Pisces, in the evening hours US time zones. Efforts to reverse the economic rollercoaster have a limited effect. The world seem to be held captive by forces beyond control, with Mars opposition aspect to Pluto, although waning in force, is still holding the barriers firm, preventing free movement and progress.
Tuesday April 29th — The Moon ingress Gemini 02:36 EDT; 06:36 GMT; 09:36 EEDT, 09:00 EDT makes a trine aspect to Pluto in Aquarius and sextile aspect to Mars in Leo. Mediation efforts may succeed, through reasoned approach to adjust goals in order to reduce the tension of a stalemated situation. Pluto slowing to direct transit and will be stationary (apparent motion) in 5 days.
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Gimelstar
April 22, 2025
Safed, Israel
