Hang In There 'til the Halfway Point

By Jeff Jawer
Provided by Tarot.com

Passionate Mars, your traditional ruling planet, is sweetly massaging your sign from sensitive Cancer. This gives you some drive, but in a low-key way because safety is as important to you as stimulation. There are a number of distractions, though, that can make it a bit more difficult to find romantic bliss in the first half of the month. First, the Sun is shooting through your 6th House of Work and Service, which can keep occupied with the challenging details of daily life. The social tides turn in your direction on April19 when the Sun enters Taurus and your 7th House of Partnership. Instead of struggling so hard, this is a time when pleasure can come to you more easily. Finding more comfort within a current relationship or meeting an interesting person who isn't particularly demanding suits you well now.

Life doesn't have to be so complicated. Being straightforward, can feel risky, but it's the safest way to be. On April 20 the Moon is full in your sign, which has a tendency to intensify your emotions. If you've been sitting on the fence, this is a time when you'll be willing to jump off it. The opportunity for intimacy grows when you're able to face your fears, express your desires and really listen to what the other person has to say. If you are with someone who is good for you, put in the time to talk long and hard and you can be rewarded with renewed trust, yet if either of you is hiding their true feelings, the relationship could be in trouble.

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.