Astrological Insights for April 2021 Overview
On April 5, Jupiter enters the sidereal Aquarius. It’s going to reside in Aquarius till September 15, 2021. Then with retrograde motion Jupiter returns to Capricorn and for the last time stays in Capricorn till November 20 before it reenters Aquarius. For the entire world, in general, it’s going to be an auspicious time from the philosophical and collective spiritual advancement. The resulting philosophical influences will likely to be long lasting. Also, academia, social reformers, social justice, morality, universal brotherhood and to some extent religions are likely to be positively influenced by Jupiter’s transit in Aquarius.
The month of April is likely to continue witness events similar to that in March as the influence of the Saturn-Uranus square remains dominant for USA, especially for the west coast and Texas. The manifestation of this undesirable planetary square is likely to be reflected in both the natural and man-made calamities causing destruction and loss of lives. Possible complications are: return of Covid-19 pandemic with different variants, climate crisis, uprising in Middle-East, Russia and the United States.
What will Jupiter’s transit in Aquarius bring?
April 5 – Sept 15
On April 5, Jupiter leaves (sidereal) Capricorn and temporarily enters the next zodiac sign, Aquarius
Jupiter’s manifestation in Aquarius will certainly be reflected in emergence of new philosophies, philosophical debates, and as a result, perhaps new norms and new way of living. For the entire world, in general, it’s going to be an auspicious time from the philosophical and collective spiritual advancement which will likely be long lasting.
On individual levels, for those who have dominant Jupiter in their birth charts and have Sagittarius, Pisces, Gemini, Leo, or Libra as their natal ninefold (Navamansa) ascendant are likely to experience a very positive period beginning April 5 thru September 15, and then Nov 20, 2021 thru April 13, 2022.
Here is a troublemaker: Saturn-Uranus Square
January 18 – July 19
One of the most important and very challenging planetary combinations of 2021 is the Capricorn Saturn and Aries Uranus square during January 18 thru July 19 and then during the entire month of December 2021.
Aries being a fire and cardinal sign is very suitable for brilliant, independent, ambitious, energetic, impulsive and crazy Uranus. The changes in world political landscape have been tremendously influenced by Uranus’s transit in Aries (Brexit’s revival, Briton intensely suffering from Covid-19 crisis, defeat of Donald Trump and inauguration of president-elect Joe Biden as the next President of the United States of America, etc.)
Now combine the Uranus’s energy with that of steadfast and subtle but very powerful energy of Capricorn Saturn through its challenging square with Uranus. It’s a perfect combination for material world disasters including the natural calamities such as a possible outbreak and spreading of a new virus. Unless these energies are properly understood, the man-made turmoil might include increased friction between world powers (USA-Russia and China) perhaps resulting into war-like climate.
The people who are likely to be most affected by this square are military personnel, people in power such as business leaders and political leaders. In scientific and technological areas expect drastic changes; emerging new ideas will find their ways into innovations and discoveries. Since the characteristics of Uranus are closely tied with that of the United States as a country (especially the states of California, Oregon and Washington) likelihood of serious natural, political, and financial upheavals is strong.
As far as the United States is concerned, since characteristics of Uranus are more aligned with liberal ideas and that of Saturn with conservatism, I wouldn’t be surprised if an intense battle emerges between the right-wing republicans and the left-wing democrats not only in congress but all over the country that might last through July.
About President Joe Biden and his challenges in April …….
For President Joe Biden, the planetary picture continues to be extraordinarily active and mixed. It’s no wonder that he has been swamped with many challenges and responsibilities that he must handle simultaneously and expeditiously.
Given these planets’ dispositions in his transit chart, from Jupiter’s energy standpoint, Jupiter will be favorable for him starting April 4 in achieving quite a few goals and these likely to include humanitarian needs such as continued Covid-19 nationwide vaccinations efforts, schools opening, gun control legislation and perhaps control of immigration related matters. Mercury on the other hand will be favorable for him till April 16 in dealing with his adversaries, but afterwards, he will have to directly confront his adversaries to achieve his legislative agenda. Sun and Venus will be reasonably favorable for him for his personal life.
The energy of Mars will continue to be a real challenge for him through April 13. In dealing with congress, both the republicans and democratic alike, he will continuously be seriously challenged to advance his agenda for getting things done. However, after April 13, he will likely get what he wants from Congress.
Overall, as in March, April will likely to be a very intensive month for Joe Biden as he must face challenges on several fronts simultaneously. It’s a mixed picture, but he is likely to overcome most of his challenges with a reasonable success.
Global Predictions……..
The important challenging possibilities for April include:
March 26 – April 10: Increase in covert activities. Places like Russia and China are likely to experience political and social turmoil. Non-democratic countries are likely to see shift of power. Religious activities around the world will likely appear more secretive than open.
April 8-11: Possibility of outbreak of natural and man-made calamities. Russia, Eastern European countries and/or China may experience political scandals.
April 8-18: A new wave of violence in the Palestine-Israel, Syria and Afghanistan-Pakistan regions. In addition, world religions in general, and religious leaders in particular, may experience themselves having to go through crisis that demand changes. In other words, the orthodox religious leaders may come under social and moral pressures to change the way they handle their responsibilities.
April 15-26: A unique change in the way the current US administration deals with other nations with respect to its international agenda, and also with its domestic matters. There will be a transformation of a political strategy that might become responsible of a change in the current political agenda, and foreign policy matters of the Biden administration as the planet Pluto with its tremendous energy has a power of irreversibly transforming the field of politics to a new level or setting with a new set of norms.
April 17-19: A sudden outbreak of violence or undesirable happening, especially in the Middle-East region, and natural and man-made calamities all around the world.
April 28 – May 6: A social as well as economic turmoil in Russia and China. Eastern European countries are also likely to be negatively influenced by this planetary configuration. Covert activities around the world may find a new momentum (but because of Neptune’s secretive character we may never know) with regard to terrorism and other international conflicts.
The natural calamities like extreme weather conditions, wildfires, hurricanes, heavy rains, snowstorms, air crashes as well as man-made accidents are more likely to occur April 8-11, 20-30.
Earthquakes: Based on a new Earthquake prediction model (the work is still in progress), the earthquake(s) of magnitude 6.9 or higher, if occur, are likely to occur on following dates and Times: Earthquake Predictions 2021. Please note that these hourly predictions refer to the Universal time (GMT).
Any silver lining?
The important auspicious possibilities for April include:
April 14-19: An excellent period for the United States for scientific research, discoveries and inventions as well as expansion of modern technologies.
April 15 – May 5: A positive period for Europe, Pacific rim-countries and Indonesia. It is also a good time for religious leaders to expand their activities helping people restore their religious faith. This period is also good for progress in technical fields (new innovations and discoveries) and religious reconciliation.
The countries that are more likely to be affected during this month are: Russia, China, United States, Europe, pacific-rim countries and Middle-East (Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Palestine-Israel regions). (astrological details)
Planetary
Energies for Individuals
Mars-Neptune Square (April 8-11)
Typically this square is very unfavorable and
unfortunate in general. For
those who have such square in their birth chart,
and if they have any one of
these planets influencing them through transit need
be extra
careful. The best thing to do is to lay low key.
Do not make any new
commitment and avoid taking any sort of
risk.
Saturn-Rahu trine (Saturn-Ketu
sextile) April 15 – May 5
Saturn-Rahu trine is usually positive for those
who have lunar nodes
favorably placed in their natal charts with
respect to Saturn. If such
placing is connected to the first house, second
house, ninth house, tenth
house, or eleventh house, then expect monetary
as well as power gains,
promotions and improved prestige in professional
and social fields. The
ideas that you always wanted to pursue but never
started, or your desired goals never reached, now is the time to get started
and follow your dream. You will
distinctly notice and feel the positive energy
flowing through you during
this period. It’s time to jump in and
enjoy this period.
Jagdish Maheshri
