APRIL 16-17: NEARLY EXCELLENT BUT TRICKY TAURUS MOON!

Section of Rubens' The Feast of Venus

MOON ENTERS TAURUS at 4:51am EDT on Monday, April 16 and remains here until Tuesday, April 17 at 6:05pm. LAST ASPECT OF MOON: Moon Conjunct Venus in Taurus. Since Earthy Taurus is ruled by Venus, the last aspect is particularly significant and makes this Moon period very strong and focused on Beauty, the Sensuous life, Love and, of course, Money. Taurus also reflects a drive to provide security for those it loves. Though Taurus moves slowly and Mercury is in its shadow period of turning Direct - both indicating probable delays - this Moon period strives ardently towards acts of love. While, appropriately, we may feel hesitant to trust these acts until Mercury finds its forward stride by the 18th/19th, Taurus is the Master Builder and should still inspire a feeling of grounded protection - eventually. In general, actions initiated during this Moon period are likely to ultimately have Very Good resolutions. All this assumes you make sure to remember to check and double check all information, communications, vehicles and schedules - this is the most vulnerable time of the Mercury Retrograde 3-day-after period. And its the last chance to take advantage of the upside afforded by this exceptionally rich retrograde period  - the creative work of the imagination.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0KJ7l4gy4oo

TAURUS SCENE: Casino, 1995; Director: Martin Scorsese. Here we have Taurean Venus Sharon Stone as temptress to Robert DeNiro's Las Vegas casino manager. They're both driven by money and the pleasures/security it can bring - if only temporarily. This is a documentary-like look into a behind-the-scenes life of the mafia-ruled gambling world. In this scene, "Ace" (DeNiro) first lays eyes on Ginger: freeze frame. He is transfixed by her voluptuous beauty and is mesmerized into giving her whatever she desires. And she desires A Lot! Together they risk it all and take the Vegas roller coaster ride to the end of the line. They neglect to pay heed to the Mercury retrograde requirement - to check and double check all their information! But you will, won't  you.