The Personal Signs

ARIES (3/21-4/20)

The money that you like to spend on yourself may be in short supply as April opens, Aires. A long-term project you're involved in with a business or romantic partner may siphon off any extra cash you've been setting aside. This problem is only temporary and after the 5th you need to set aside time to contemplate and meditate. If you have been feeling at a loss for words, that will soon change after the 9th. Your ability to say what you mean is helpful in many everyday situations, but keep the lip zipped where matters of work are concerned. The New Moon on the 17th gives you a feeling of freedom and power. Use these energies wisely. You begin to gain more control over your money as tax season ends. As your financial restrictions begin to life, do not go on a spending spree. Instead, use this time to bring a better sense of organization to your finances. Be careful in any social situations at month's end, especially when you are likely to speak off the cuff. You may be tempted to say some things you are thinking, but should absolutely not voice. Avoid any party scenes or banquets for this time. At any public event, smile a lot and confine your verbal forays to the flow of conversation or with one or two word responses.

TAURUS (4/21-5/21)

As April opens you feel the certainty, ability and need to inspire others to aid you in achieving a long-held dream. However, a series of astro aspects mid-week could cause you some immediate problems with money. If you have a "day job" you might have to choose that over working on your dream, for instance. The money problems continue through mid-month and though you will experience few big money problems, the little anxieties here and there could make you unwilling to spend much. Despite this, occasional urges to spend impulsively could be quite a challenge. Around the 11th you will feel very generous to those in need. Give of your time or used items, but hold on to your cash! At the New Moon on the 17th, it is time to be alone with your thoughts. Read a book, clear your mind, turn off the radio and TV while you clear yourself of clutter. After the 20th you will feel rested and refreshed. Others may help you curb your spending at month's end. Whether it involves giving people money outright or lending a bit to someone in need, family members and others will make you think twice. Heed their advice.

GEMINI (5/21-6/20)

Now is not the time to chllenge the higher-ups. Your creative ideas may be just the thing to solve the problem, but your ability to convey this to others may be limited. After the 8th you will have a better chance to state your case. This will only happen if you "listen" to sage advice given to you by others. Don't go it alone! You can make progress in the things you want to do after the 11th, but it will take finesse. Mid-month you will be working o n some plans with others. Whether your vision of the future is large or small, you will be working feverishly on it to get it on the fast track to success. Quiet time and quiet thoughts will seem the right thing to do to help direct you from within. After the 27th you are at odds with a higher-up. Try to smooth things over befor the 29th or things could get volatile. The month ends with some quiet reminiscing with friends.

CANCER (6/21-7/22)

Be careful with your job or any work of service that you do for others around the 2nd. If you are collecting a paycheck, this is not the time to play hooky. Over the next few days, finances and paycheck matters may occupy your mind. Things begin to settle down after the 10th. In the first half of April consider the work that you do for others a long-term matter. Full rewards for your efforts will come later, but they will come. You feel like getting away from it all, but that may not be easy for you because you are in the spotlight and as well as your work. You are booked and in high demand. Even though some private time could be n ice. you are busy gathering kudos and congratulations for your talents and abilities. The 19th through the 21st is the time to keep an eye out for new opportunities. It is also be especially good for negotiating contracts that will improve your cash flow. The New Moon is favorable for compensation relating to new jobs and new projects. If you are looking for a raise at an existing job, you might succeed, but only if you tread carefully. After the 27th is time to network professional colleagues or others with whom you share a common interest. If you want to learn more about your current vocation, or to find a better place to make a higher salary at a more interesting job, make an effort at month's end. The contacts you make will pay off later.

LEO (7/23-8/22)

The message you receive on April 2nd will be clear as it touches both of your communication houses. Speak up if you must, but not about money matters. This is especially true if you are involved with a loan application or the like, as you could say something that may cause you problems or delays. Also where joint funds and investments with a partner are concerned, silence may be golden. After the 9th it is a good time to improve your mind and sharpen your skills. Your ability to think outside the box is at its best now. The 11th is a good day to mingle with colleagues. Mixing business with pleasure produces results. The New Moon on the 17th gives a final nudge to your efforts to increase your store of knowledge. After that ambition and organization become the order of the day.. Take control! A new idea that you express on the 25th could put you in the fast track by the 29th. The primary thing to keep in mind is that if you are dealing with higher-ups, you may have to make sure that you don't one-up them. If you're proposing a creative solution to a problem of their making, don't make your proposal in a confrontational way. Be diplomatic.

VIRGO (8/23-9/22)

Money is on your mind at the Full Moon on April 2nd Virgo, and this concern also involves those closest to you. A partner's careless statement on the 1st could, in fact, create a whole new set of concerns about money that the two of you spend or invest together. Don't react to words, but instead focus on the problem at hand, and work to solve it. Establish a firm footing on this issue before the 6th. The way out could come from a family member who is both diplomatic and insightful, so lisiten to the advice from that quarter. An agreement on this issue is possible after the 11th. After that attention is geared toward your public image, especially career. Your past services are now rewarded. Between the 17th and the 21st you can begin to institute solutions to money matters decided upon earlier in the month. After the 20th your attention is turned toward a new direction. You could find yourself spreading your personal message to others through education, communication and travel. The partner who seemed so willing to stir the pot early in the month may be at it again. In this case, you may find your worldly ambitions going in a different direction than this person would like. Partners in general, both business and personal, may want to take this joint personal venture down a whole other track. Don't argue with them, but instead, delay. This urge will soon pass.

LIBRA (9/23-10/22)

If you find yourself in deep discussions with your partner on the Full Moon on the 2nd, be very careful with what you say. You could let out a subconscious thought that could hurt someone. As a whole, you need to be more concerned with your listening techniques. Circumstances for having heartfelt discussions with an important partner (especially a romantic one) improve mid-month. If you misspoke early on in he m onth, you'll have a chance now to sooth hurt feelings and correct mistaken impressions. Make a special effort to be tactful on the 14th-15th. The emphasis on both communication and partnerships after the 23rd, can give you the chance to be singing in beautiful two-part harmony with that special person in your life. It is time to take this relationship to a new level. With the basics of this relationship now settled, begin to discuss plans and projects that the two of you can do together. You should be very busy with work projects at month's end. Future plans and current spending are put on hold as you clear up old business of one sort or another that just need to be finished. Organizing joint finances is in order as May opens, Libra.

SCORPIO (10/23-11/22)

The Full Moon on April 2nd reminds you that it's time to stop dreaming and get down to the nitty-gritty. Work needs to be done, finished, and over, so during the first three weeks of April you'll just have to get to it. You also need to get your cash flow in order as you may be taking this flow for granted. Watch those purse strings! You may need to say to to people who are pressuring you to spend money a number of times until after the 10th. Their requests may seem reasonable, but it's best to wait. A new source of funds could open up for you at the New Moon on the 17th. Maybe, just maybe, that will give you the extra cash you need to address the issues these people have been raising. be practical, don't give in. It is time to finish those projects and items you have been working on since April opened, Scorp. After the 19th your attention will be focused on more important things. You will need to concentrate on your ambitions and aims in the world outside the home and family. Set your goals and begin to make your mark. Your cash flow begins to loosen up a bit at month's end. Reasonable spending for special purposes can yield you benefits. If someone offers to loan you money to spruce up for an important job interview, consider this seriously. This could be a very important investment in your future.

SAGITTARIUS (11/23-12/21)

Everything is changing all around you as April opens, Sag. The New Moon on the 2nd could give you a respite from the world. By affecting your creative mind and your ability to set goals, you will be taking your first step toward a long and interesting journey towards a new future. It goes almost without saying that you may want to keep to yourself and your own thoughts. Not a bad idea, at least for the present. On the 11th you may just want to sit down and map out a plan for the future you'd like to follow. Do it, you can always modify it as needed later. You will have a lot of support from those who matter most. You will need to do some deep thinking about the practical aspects of those plans you've been working on. One of these aspects may be the need for education, or at least a brush up course or two, in order to do what you need to do. Explore this option carefully on the 21st. It is time to begin working on those matters which you have been pondering. None too soon because at month's end you are likely to become distracted with family matters. These may concern something as direct as home accidents, or as indirect as expressions of displeasure from family members about the time you've been spending on your own plans and projects. As May opens, it will be time to compromise.

CAPRICORN (12/22-1/19)

The Full Moon on April 2nd begins a three-week phase where you will have to create a delicate balance between family matters and your career responsibilities. This is complicated by the fact that you usually say whatever is on your mind, and a bit bluntly, too. Try to be careful what you say to others during this phase, especially when in "jest." It may take weeks or even more, to correct the poor impression you are likely to make. If you managed to hold your tongue you may manage to have a nice month. Mid-month is a good time to bring home issues to the fore and discuss them openly. Get these matters settled! As for any tension between career and family, these discussions will ease that for now. Make sure these relationships with family members are strengthened. They will provide a protective "firewall" between you and the challenges from the outside world. One of these issues might come in the form of financial restrictions. You will be able to meet this head-on at month's end, Cap. During the rest of the month you may find yourself occupied with minor matters. Small though they may seem, be sure to handle them sooner rather than later. Otherwise they could grow into real problems in May or June. Be careful who you choose to vent to at month's end and don't say words yu may regret later.

AQUARIUS (1/20-2/18)

You have to be very careful and on your toes as April opens, Aquarius, especially with your cash flow. A hasty money decision early on could take awhile to fix. Fortunately the Full Moon on the 2nd provides you with the necessary communication skills to fix anything you "break." Partners will be helpful now, so take their advice. Mid-month can bring out your best leadership qualities. You will be able to look forward to the future for those around you, and to paint a picture of how things could be. People will be ready and willing to listen to whatever you have to say. Your words will surge with power which will bring you close partners to help with projects on which you've set your sights. It all can be very productive, but only if you take some positive action. Sitting on the sidelines and waiting for things to happen simply will not work. At month's end the focus shifts back to house, home, family and finances. Deal with family issues and give time to family members. Also, be sure to watch your spending as May opens.

PISCES (2/19-3/20)

If you've been wondering and worrying about your money latey (or lack of it) the Full Moon on April 2nd should provide you with the opportunity to improve your lot. At the very least, you should be able to bring some sense of organization to most of your accounts. Also you will be improvising ways to fill up the cash flow. Hard work is always the first cure to lack of cash flow. Good communication skills can help as well. This could be the time to approach the boss for a modest raise, or at the very least to begin a public relations campaign to let the higher-ups know how valuable an asset to the company you are. Be sure not to be boastful and if results don't come to you right away, be patient. If you've taken an active hand in organizing your personal finances and promoting yourself to the higher-ups things could begin to fall into place for you now, Pisces. The Full Moon on the 17th will give you a series of green lights to drive the point home. Don't be passive about these matters now, otherwise a series of destined opportunities will pass you by. Wrap up matters relating to career and finances by the 26th if possible, then set them aside a bit. You could appear to be pushy and aggressive from the 27th through the 30th. Rather than risk that, find something to do in a private way during that period and keep out of the limelight. Keeping clear of one-on-one situations as much as possible will help you to circumvent this energy.