Capricorn April 2016

18-24 April: The Weeks Ahead

This is a very good week to examine your long-term goals and ambitions. Are you on the right path? Fulfillment lies in taking into consideration the needs and desires of others. In your long to-do list, always make sure you set aside time and perhaps even money to help other people. This is a great discipline advocated by the greatest spiritual leaders and you should be aiming to follow in their footsteps. And if they haven’t gone wrong then neither can you!

11-17 April: The Week Ahead

Is anyone actually capable of doing anything without you telling them what to do? Of course not! And that’s exactly why this week starts out so full of stress. But as time goes on, you will see that other people are in fact very capable of doing what is required—they just don’t do it the way you would do it. It may drive you crazy but look at it this way: at least you will have a very good idea of who is capable of working independently and who needs their hand held through every step.

10 April

You may be feeling a little weirded out today because all the things you thought you could rely on--well, they are just not where you thought they would be. You have some very funny friends who like practical jokes.

9 April

It may still seem like a bumpy trip but why not just sit back and enjoy the ride? You can't control everything.

8 April

You would like to get some work done but the universe has some shocks for you. Roll with the punches and then be surprised when some very astonishing things start to happen. You could not have planned for it!

7 April

Today's New Moon signals the start of a new phase in your life. It is time to begin focusing on your home and family life, to reconcile things from the past. You put so much effort into everything else so don't neglect this important area of your life. 

6 April

You are only trapped if you let yourself believe it. Look at the situation again: there really is a way out and if you look really hard, you will see you can benefit.

5 April

Pay close attention to what you are hearing today. When in doubt, ask for a repeat. Lots of confusion about today and you don't want to become entangled.

4 April

Sharpen those pencils and get ready to do your sums. An argument has been brewing over finances and you need to be ready to defend yourself.

3 April

It’s time for you to review your financial situation. Is your money working for you or are you working for your money? It’s time to tighten the bolts on your business deals.

2 April

Be mindful of your words today. Even if you mean well, you have the potential to be misunderstood. If you make a mistake, be sure to apologise and mean it.

Monthly Horoscope

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There are lots of things you would like to be getting on with but your attention in drawn to fixing all the things that are not working the way you would like them to. Which essentially means your bogged down in nitty-gritty details instead of making strides in far more important areas in your life. The New Moon (a solar eclipse) on the 9^th indicates a time for you to begin reflecting on how you communicate with others: are people listening to you and if they are, are they remembering the important messages. Do remember that you will be attracting sensitive people this month so take extra care in the manner in which you get your communications across. The Full Moon (a penumbral lunar eclipse) on the 23^rd is the time you can be more forthright in expressing what it is that you truly want--and you can expect a short, sharp answer to your request.

About the Astrologer

Alex Trenoweth is an MA graduate of the Cultural Astronomy and Astrology course at Bath Spa University (2007) and has gained recognition as an outstanding schoolteacher for her tireless and innovative education of adolescents. Her unique expertise in both astrology and teaching, coupled with ground-breaking research, led her to her write Growing Pains, a book aimed at helping parents and teachers support and guide young people into maturity. Alex’s articles have appeared in astrological magazines across the globe and in addition to her many writing accomplishments, she was voted “Best International Astrologer, 2015” by the Krishnamuti Institute of Astrology in India for the energetic presentation of her original and thought-provoking investigation into astrology and education. She is the resident astrologer for The Ethical Hedonist magazine, a contributor to Infinity Astrology magazine as well as The Astrological Journal and many others. As of October 2015, Alex is on a world tour, lecturing on a variety of astrological topics and is enjoying meeting other astrologers from different cultures.  Her next book “A Light in the Darkest Alleys” focuses on the role of Saturn and will be available in the next few months. A third book, "Mirror Mirror", is a work in progress and will be published later in 2016.