DAILY ASTROLOGY IN FILM: APRIL 8

MOON ENTERS TAURUS at 2:10am until 4/9 at 5:49am. Ruled by Venus, the Taurus Moon strives to provide security for themselves and those they love - so money becomes an important value. It also asks us to get clear on what we want, what our own values are as distinct from others who might influence us or who we want to please. Taurus is a fixed earth sign so the bull-headed symbol appropriately reflects its incredibly stubborn nature.Taurus is the Master Builder, literally and metaphorically. Taurus loves the beautiful cushy comforts of the physical life and will have them. He doesn’t ever have to leave home to be happy, in fact it may be hard to take him on holiday. Most of all, Taurus is in his body. He places a high value on its sensuous beauty and sensorial satisfaction.

LAST ASPECT OF THE MOON: Moon Trine Pluto. Wow. Taurus Moon trine Scorpio’s ruler Pluto! This is a GREAT time for the sensual/sexual pleasures of life. If this option isn’t available, it’s a GREAT time to invest or make a major purchase, especially property or some expensive creature comfort. (Note: Take advantage of this time now because at the end of the month Mercury goes Retrograde and you won't want to make major purchases for the following 3-4 weeks...more about this later.) Some of you with the appropriate natal chart may even reflect this time by receiving a legacy.  Another GREAT harmonious resolution would be the willingness to share resources. It’s also a great time to delve deep into the emotional life with great rewards. If someone close to you is acting resistant, plant the seed and let them think it was their idea. Then they’ll get off the couch and play!

SCENE FOR THE DAY: THE NOTEBOOK, 2004; Director: Nick Cassavetes.  I could be totally embarrassed about this choice, but I couldn’t help noticing all the Taurean qualities in this scene. And I’m a huge unabashed Ryan Gosling fan. (Have you seen The Believer?) In this clip, they’re standing on the steps of the house he built for her and the opening lines are: “It’s about Security… MONEY!”  He continues the argument by demanding (the Bully) that she get clear on what she wants/ values – and not do what other people want. They, of course, do have a positive resolution to their dilemma. These two actors have tangibly explosive chemistry both in their on screen fights and love scenes …not to mention in their past personal life. How could I resist? For a little gravitas justification, I could mention that director Cassavetes’ father, John, was one of the original and legendary indie filmmakers. And his mother, Gena Rowlands, who plays the elder Rachel McAdams character with Alzheimer’s, is a legendary actress. Check out the very substantial Cassavetes' A Woman Under the Influence and Rosemary's Baby.