Educate Yourself and Step Up to the Plate

By Jeff Jawer
Provided by Tarot.com

Hit the road, get some more education, sell yourself with passion and teach what you believe in. Planets occupying your 9th House of Higher Education and Faraway places for most of April make this a great time to stretch out and head into new territory. Trust your intuition, your vision and your taste for adventure. The New Moon in fellow fire sign Aries sparks excitement on April 5 that can spur you to take creative risks in the days that follow. You may not be in the most cooperative mood, especially if you feel that you're dealing with a task that doesn't measure up to your abilities. It's understandable if you consider jumping ship to head off and seek greener pastures. You need motivation, Leo, whether it's the chance for more money, recognition or stimulation.

If you don't get any of these, or have any coming up on the horizon, you may not be much fun to work with. Making a bold proposal now can be a good idea as long as you can back up your scheme with a solid plan. Be especially careful about overreaching on the 10th when the Sun is hyper-charged by expansive Jupiter. Your feet finally hit the ground on April 19 as the Sun enters earthy Taurus, followed by harmonious hookups with potent Pluto on the 20th and responsible Saturn on the 21st. This sets off a week that's favorable for you to demonstrate your leadership skills and organizational abilities. Competence counts big time, and you are up to handling even the toughest of tasks.

About the Author
Jeff Jawer is the co-author of Barnes & Noble's 'Your Astrology Guide 2008.' A professional astrologer since 1973, his articles have appeared in astrology journals and magazines and Web sites around the world. He holds a B.A. in The History and Science of Astrology from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and teaches and lectures both in the United States and abroad.