by Jackie Millspaugh

April 8th there is a Solar Eclipse at 19 Aries which will be in effect until the next Solar Eclipse in October this year. This eclipse brings out one's sensual and passionate nature. Think about what you would like to create in your life that you have a passion for. If you can see it in your mind's eye, you can have it. This is a gift and a window of opportunity for successful new endeavors.  April 24th the Lunar Eclipse at 4 Scorpio is a time when opportunities appear through unusual and unique happenings, chance meetings or encounters. There is a tremendous release of energy for accomplishment, for seeing the big picture and taking things to the next level.

ARIES (March 20 - April 19)
This is an excellent month for increasing your psychic ability, relying on your intuition and going within to connect with your angels, spirit guides and the presence of God. Your body chemistry is likely to be more sensitive to food, environmental issues, drugs or alcohol, even supplements and vitamins. On April 8th the Solar Eclipse asks you to move to your center and get ready for a whole new 18 year cycle. This one of the best times to begin something new. The universe will support you in this through October giving you the time to build and make it a success.  With the Lunar Eclipse in your 8th House and your ruler favoring Pluto, a positive change is coming that will affect you financially.

TAURUS (April 19 - May 20)
April 8th the Solar Eclipse in Aries places an emphasis on your health, work, pets and activities you do behind the scenes. Venus square to Saturn you are needing more love. You have cut down on your spending and you may need more rest and sunshine. To be happy now you need to be very focused on a professional or personal project. Mars favoring Jupiter indicates a lucky time for seeking employment and new avenues of income. The Lunar Eclipse on April 24th suggests you use the time of April to October to think out of the box, do new things, network, stay in touch with old friends who prove to be a blessing during this time. And, if love comes knocking on your door and you're available, let it in.

GEMINI (May 20 - June 21)
The April 8th Solar Eclipse counsels you to pursue your hopes and wishes by connecting with new people and aligning your energies with those in your social circle and/or community. June 2003 has been a time when you may have had to do with less or work harder to produce financially. Now through July 15th, Saturn wants you to think about what is really important to you, what and who are you committed to, to define your values and develop your talents. The Lunar Eclipse April 24th at 4 Scorpio brings an unexpected but positive change in the work and joint financial area. The Lunar Eclipse favors Uranus giving you more freedom to move around or to be independent which began last October and lasts through September 2005.

CANCER (June 21 - July 22)
The April 8th Solar Eclipse indicates you may be dealing with influential people, government people or agencies. Your job, business and career take much of your time and attention. This is a time of increased recognition or coming before the public. Hard work is involved, overcoming obstacles, having a plan and a schedule are the things that are needed for your success. This eclipse brings you the support you have been seeking from others. The Lunar Eclipse at 4 Scorpio says, if you're available, there is the possibility of a new romance. If this occurs April through September, it will be an instant falling in love that has the feeling of being fated.

LEO (July 22 - August 22)
Dear sweet Leo, you have been in a phase of clearing up old karma and you are in a phase of endings and beginnings. This IS the time to make long range plans. The Solar Eclipse on April 8th is square to Saturn which may bring in a challenging period as did the eclipse last October. All things of a spiritual nature, higher mind and higher learning, as well as travel are of benefit to you. The opportunity to connect with a teacher of high calibre may be presented to you. The April 24th Lunar Eclipse brings a desire for a move or a change of pace and this began last October. Venus/Uranus could turn a friendship into something more.

VIRGO (August 22 - September 22)
Mercury retrograde in Aries could indicate you are interested in creating a new business or job. You are promised success so long as you do not over commit yourself financially or energetically. The April 8th Solar Eclipse is a time when mortgages, leases and loans are favored as are all joint financial arrangements. Blessings come to you from a partner and from those who are close to you. Venus favoring Pluto could indicate you are enjoying a remodeling or redecorating project. With the April 24th Lunar Eclipse, there could be many changes coming up for a brother or sister including a new romance and an improvement in their financial situation during the coming six months.

LIBRA (September 22 - October 23)
The eclipse patterns are going back and forth over the relationship axis of your horoscope. This began last October and on April 8th the Solar Eclipse places an emphasis on business and personal relationships, and/or developing a customer or client base. The most important thing to you is your love life and partnership issues. If you are single, an important new relationship may enter your life. If you are married, the emphasis is on that relationship for the coming year. It is also a very creative influence and the opportunity to turn your creativity in to a paying situation opens up. The Lunar Eclipse on April 24th sets up an excellent six month period for financial gain.

SCORPIO (October 23 - November 22)
With the April 8th Solar Eclipse falling in your 6th of health and the Lunar Eclipse on April 24th in your 1st house you need to be more health conscious during the coming six months. You may benefit from receiving some energy work with the favorable aspect to Uranus. These influences could also be a sign that you need a change and this could be related to your diet, your work, your habits or your daily schedule. You are more restless or emotional now. You may be more concerned over a parent, a boss, your business or work situation. Romance, creativity and money are favored especially April, May and June.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 - December 21)
The Solar Eclipse on April 8th brings the possibility of love and romance during the coming year. Don't allow fears, insecurities or disappointments from the past to block the love you are seeking. Avenues to express your creativity are opening up especially in the writing, teaching and publishing areas. You are in a cycle of increasing your clairvoyant abilities and meditation is one of the best ways for you to do this. The Lunar Eclipse on April 24th indicates changes and improvements in your work situation. Money has been an issue for a while and is still looking tight until Saturn leaves Cancer in July. Anything new begun late February through the end of May will be successful. You just seem to be in the right place at the right time.

CAPRICORN (December 21 - January 21)
The Solar Eclipse on April 8th places an emphasis on your home, property and family matters. This may not be an easy time for you in one or more of these areas. When Saturn leaves Cancer in July things will improve. At the same time Jupiter favoring Mars and Neptune is an excellent influence for money from professional endeavors. Venus rules your house of romance and favors Pluto in the 12th so you could meet or hear from someone out of your past, this lifetime or another. If it is someone new this lifetime, it will feel like a déjà vu experience. Venus favoring Pluto empowers you with the will to accomplish whatever goals you have set for yourself, personally or professionally, so long as it is your passion.

AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 18)
The April 8th Solar Eclipse indicates a very busy time so you may find yourself on the go, involved with the neighbors, lots of phone calls and paper work. There is more of an emphasis now on your relationship to a brother or sister who may require more of your time or advice. This is an excellent eclipse to begin a new course of study, take or teach a class, and write. You may very well purchase a new car or computer. Your feelings are easily hurt during this time but you don't show it to others if you can help it. You may be worried about your health and property matters but you will feel better about things as July comes to a close.

PISCES (February 19 - March 20)
This Solar Eclipse on April 8th is finally going to improve your finances opening up new doors for you and you will feel very lucky as this cycle opens up beginning late February through May. April 24th the Lunar Eclipse in Scorpio is excellent for writing, publishing, teaching and travel. Blessings come through your work, the people you work for, or your own business. Until after July, you may find that it is difficult to receive the love and affection you desire. Saturn square Venus can delay or deny romance due to insecurities, fears and past disappointments either in your life or theirs. Saturn in your 5th house during the last 2 1/2 years has been a time of defining yourself in terms of what you create in your life. So right now, commit yourself to creating the life you truly want.

Jackie Millspaugh, pmafa is a Certified Professional Astrologer with the American Federation of Astrologers for over 30 years. She can be reached for readings and classes at The Inner Space 404-252-4540 or JMillspaugh222@yahoo.com