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Mercury in Taurus sextile Mars in Cancer at 2:29 AM EDT where it began in applying degrees on April 4, 2023, it is exact today, and will last in separating degrees until April 28, 2023.

The Moon in Scorpio opposing Uranus in Taurus at 9:56 AM EDT. Lunar aspects have an 'orb of influence' of 12 to 14 hours 'before' and 'after' their exactness.

The Moon in Scorpio quincunx the Sun in Aries at 12:27 PM EDT. Lunar aspects have an 'orb of influence' of 12 to 14 hours 'before' and 'after' their exactness.

The Moon in Scorpio quincunx Jupiter in Aries at 4:51 PM EDT. Lunar aspects have an 'orb of influence' of 12 to 14 hours 'before' and 'after' their exactness.

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The BIG NEWS today is Mercury sextile Mars, which is the mark of the 'quick learner' or 'the quick study'. Mercury is 'the thinker' and Mars is 'the aggressor'. Mercury in Taurus takes on a financial tone and Mars in the sign of Cancer takes on a hoarding tone, which means that you will likely be thinking about money or your financial situation and pulling your money closer to you.

Folks, we are still under the 'orb of influence' of the Full Moon in Libra that occurred two (2) days ago on Holy Thursday, which was all about 'us, we and our' through 'me, myself and I', meaning you must think of yourselves first, as an individual to be better as a whole.

Mercury in the sign of Taurus is thinking about money, since Mercury rules the mind, thinking, mental capacity and thoughts, including thoughtfulness, as Mercury is the natural ruler of the thinker (Gemini) and the analyzer (Virgo).

Mercury in Taurus is thinking about money, how to get it, how to hold on to it and how to increase value. After all, Taurus naturally rules the 2nd house of morals, values, value systems and self-worth, which translates into earned income, personal possessions and self-worth. This coupling of Mercury and Mars in these two (2) signs - Taurus and Cancer is all about "SHOW ME THE MONEY!" as Jerry Maguire would say.

The sign of Cancer is a hoarder. It just is. If you want to debate, argue or stomp your feet about that, I will go toe-to-toe with you on this, because Cancer is a hoarder. Often times Cancer simply hoards the wrong thing (cheap stuff) and ends up with a lot of junk, tchotchkes, knick knacks, curios, and dustables THAT DO NOT put rice on the table or pay the rent. Some times they will find a market for their collectibles and create a business and a nice stream of income, but most of the time, Cancer has an emotional attachment to 'their stuff' and cannot part with it.

When the sign of Cancer puts their money where their ornamentals are, then they can create some generational wealth or invest in some real heirlooms, rather than a bunch of cardboard boxes full of stuff no one wants, except the person with a chart full of Cancer energy. It's just money on a shelf that depreciates instead of appreciates. Keep reading . . .

GET YOUR SOLAR RETURN! When the Sun 'Returns' to the same sign, degree and minute as when you were born

Sat. April 8, 2023 Applying degrees begin April 4, 2023 Exact on April 7, 2023 at 2:29 AM EDT Separating degrees end on April 28, 2023

Having said that Cancer is a money or materialistic sign for security purposes. 'Stuff' brings the Cancer security. The tchotchkes and trinkets make them feel 'secure', but if Cancer channelled that mindset into investments or money, Cancer easily becomes financially secure and often times very wealthy. In fact, Cancer can easily become quite wealthy if they can evolve past the collectibles, thereby owning real houses instead of vintage monopoly board pieces that only sell for $8.00 a piece. How about a real item that holds substantial value instead?

Yes, yes, yes - you know what to do now, right? Get out your chart, blow the dust off of it and start digging to see where the Cancer is in your chart.

This is a special connection for this go-around of Mercury sextile Mars. Now that you have this information, and this is the aspect of 'the quick learner', now that things are 'adding up', then figure out how you can create a stream of income of your loot. Folks, there is a market for everything!!!

As the quick learner, you may suddenly be learning from your past decisions. Interesting, last night I was texting with a friend and we were chatting about stupid decisions, where we were and where we are now. There is a sudden awareness where you may quickly learn from your past. Folks, you can't change the past, so stop trying. WHAT A WASTE OF TIME. But you can use your past to make different and better decisions in the future.

Watch, look and listen like the robins do. Watch them! They take it all in and then run toward the opportunity. You may be learning very quickly from timing and opportunities that come in front of you. In other words, you may suddenly realize that saying "yes" opens up the channels for great opportunity down the road. We have all joked at one point or another how we are 'a slow learner' but with this aspect, you suddenly realize just how fast you are willing to learn. There is a willingness here as we all have 'free will' and can choose to be difficult or ready, willing and able.

The best part of this aspect is that it is quite capable of making a decision. Mercury sextile Mars says what it means and means what it says. This aspect is a great calculater, planner, stategizer and organizer. This is welcomed assistance since Mercury will turn Retrograde (Rx) two (2) weeks from now on Friday - April 21, 2023.

If you need to make plans that will stick, this is the aspect you want. Math skills are also present. This is the mark of the statistician, technician and mathematician. Mercury sextile Mars gets the job done and does it well because mental preparation is the foundation.

Wow, when it all adds up, this really looks like calculating financial decisions. Folks, make your decisions wisely. Keep in mind, Mercury rules both Gemini (the communciator) and Virgo (the analyzer). This is also an aggressive aspect that will take charge (Mars) and make plans for you (Mercury) and everyone else. If you don't speak up and make plans, then plan on someone else making plans for you. How 'bout that?

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If you missed the post yesterday on my DrStandleyAstrology FB page, I posted that the Pluto in Aquarius Transiting Degree Calendar is now going up and since I was at 2025 with that calendar, I would stop and switch to working on and completing the Saturn in Pisces Transiting Degree Calendar since Saturn is in Pisces for three (3) years and Pluto is in Aquarius for nearly 21 years. The Saturn in Pisces Transiting Degree Calendar is now complete and I will switch back to completing the Pluto in Aquarius Transiting Degree Calendar.

As a side note, look at the list of 2023 Planetary Retrogrades to the right. Notice that as of January 18, 2023, there are NO PLANETS RETROGRADE up until April 21, 2023 when Mercury will Retrograde 'again'.

So you can expect a lot of awareness, quickness, steadfast forward change, from the masses as they begin to awaken from their slumber-fairy-dust-sleep. There's going to be a lot of, "Oh sh!t".

This is the time to press on the gas and cram as much productivity you can in a short period of time. Oh right up my alley. Cram 55 lbs. in a 5 lb. can.

Folks, it is time to put on your skates because it's a power play. All the skaters are on the ice and you have a chance to score some points with the Universe.

Remember the quote from Wayne Gretzky, the greatest hockey player of all time? "I skate to where the puck is going to be, not where it has been."

Cram as much as you can and get as much accomplished as you can before April 21, 2023. We will take a look back then at today's writing when the time comes.

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