Weekly Astrological Horoscopes: April 7th to April 13th 2012

Aries

Plans might fall apart this week or might end of different than you’d hoped. But every cloud has a silver lining, so when your plans don’t work out, look for new opportunities that you might not have noticed before. Someone close to you may object to these opportunities, but evaluate them for yourself before making a decision.

Taurus

Someone in your business life is playing you false. They may be pleasant and even helpful to your face, but behind your back they are trying to drag you down. Ignore this, if you can. Show your coworkers that you can rise above petty differences and you’ll be the one to reap the benefits in the long run.

Gemini

The social butterfly in you needs to be let out of the box once in a while. This week is the perfect opportunity to flit around with friends. Get involved and interested and you’ll dig up a few surprises. One of these surprises might be a valuable new friend, so don’t shut yourself in.

Cancer

Work is important, but don’t forget your loved ones. They are just begging for some love and attention this week, so give it to them. Let your mind move away from work and you’ll find all sorts of delightful possibilities start making themselves known. Also look for a reunion on the horizon.

Leo

Watch your financial situation carefully right now. When it comes to contracts and other agreements involving money, get everything in writing before you agree to anything, or you might find yourself short of cash. Also, you might have the desire to take off for a few days. Just make sure you’re responsible about it.

Virgo

You might feel a little off this week, but hang in there. Even while everything is spinning out of control, at work things can really start to take off in the right direction. You cautious nature is a good thing, but don’t let it keep you from grabbing the perfect opportunity to advance your own career.

Libra

Sometimes, things just don’t make sense and you can’t force them to. But the randomness of the week can have its upsides as well. Someone you didn’t see coming will reenter your life and bring a smile to your face. Also, your love life may take on a spicier nature.

Scorpio

Insecurity is an issue you occasionally have to deal with. Whether you’re uncertain about a project at work or a relationship at home, you might find yourself hesitant to act. Give yourself a little break and don’t expect so much from yourself. Instead, take a deep breath and try to deal with the reason for your own insecurity.

Sagittarius

Get your priorities in order and it may lessen the stress you’ve been feeling. This will also help you to complete those things which are most important to you. But while you’re fulfilling everyone else’s expectations of you, don’t ignore the expectations you have of yourself. Take care of yourself and your ability to keep up with your responsibilities will only increase.

Capricorn

You could find yourself evolving and expanding your own horizons this week. This might take your friends and family by surprise since you’re always the dependable one in the group. If they object to your new direction at first, give them time. Eventually, they’ll come to appreciate the new you and be ready to support you.

Aquarius

Your ideas are groundbreaking and your creativity is at an all-time high. But you’re moving just a little too fast, especially for your nearest and dearest family and friends. Try to slow down and let them catch their collective breaths. But don’t give up on your ideas. There’s something there can that really become impressive.

Pisces

Something financially fishy is up, but you may not realize it until too late. Consult a financial advisor before committing to anything. Friends may be well intentioned, but they’re not very objective. If you’re looking to make more money, explore new ideas. Maybe the opportunity to work from home will come up.

Weekly Astrological Horoscopes: March 31st to April 6th 2012

Aries

This week the planets align to shape your horoscope in a positive way. You may find yourself approaching a time of self-realization as the hopes you have long ignored or suppressed finally rise to the surface. You could find yourself enthusiastic about your new plans. This fuels your natural charisma, perhaps convincing others to have as much faith in your ideas as you do.

Taurus

February probably brought you new knowledge of yourself and of life. April could truly be spectacular. This week might be a true turning point as it offers the opportunity to but this knowledge into practice.

Gemini

You might find yourself involved in many different projects this week, and this naturally leads to meeting new people. Don’t brush off these contacts, as you might meet someone who will influence your career in a positive way. This week your ability to get along with people may make you the perfect event organizer. Take advantage of this and perhaps host an event or help a friend to plan their own.

Cancer

As a Cancer, your week may be exceptional. Everyone seems to want you around and this boosts your self-confidence. At work, you may find a promotion in the offering, but it is something you should consider carefully. You may wish instead to spend more time with family, especially young children. However, do not exclude the possibility of focusing on both your career and your family. This week Cancer may just be able to do both.

Leo

Last week, the Sun held sway, giving you an advantage. This week, you may have to work a little harder. Your timing might be off this week, so consider putting off important projects until next week. However, you may find yourself looking for a challenge, so if you’ve wanted to learn a new language or take a class, this might be the right week to start.

Virgo

Oddly enough, it may be your partner who experiences your traditional good luck this week. He or she may experience luck in business, and you’ll be delighted for them. Personally, you might feel a little competitive, so look for constructive ways to express this tendency. This week may also be a good time to put some fire back into your romance. Try something new and your partner may thank you for it.

Libra

Libra may have an important week in all forms of relationships. This might be your week to really resonate with people, both personally and in business, so take advantage of this. Look for opportunities to let your budding personality shine through.

Scorpio

You’ll need to be flexible if you want to take advantage of the planetary alignment for the week. Look for a new start at work and keep a positive attitude and you might impress the people you’ve been trying to impress for weeks. Someone new may enter your life. This could be a new romantic partner, or even the adoption of a new pet.

Sagittarius

If you’re currently single but looking for love, this week just might be what you’ve been waiting for. Don’t turn down any invitations, because they might open doors you didn’t even know were closed. For those who are content with their love life, try exploring your own creativity with your family.

Capricorn

This week might bring closure as a long-standing problem in your home life moves toward resolution. And though February may have seemed chaotic, when you look back you see that most of what happened was probably for the best anyway. April should bring sunnier skies and a brighter social life.

Aquarius

Your powers of intellect and intuition may be heightened this week and you might find success both at work and at home. A gathering hosted in your own home may be particularly enlightening. Financially you may achieve what you’ve been hoping for. If you’ve been experiencing difficulties with your siblings, with week may be the time to ease the strain and reconcile.

Pisces

Pisces might experience financial success this week and have the urge to spend. However, you must continually balance this urge with the money you have coming in. Make sure you don’t spend more than you have available. You may also have to fight temptation when it comes to your favorite tasty treats. Use this week to revisit the idea of self-discipline.

Weekly Astrological Horoscopes: March 24th to March 30th 2012

Aries

You’re no stranger to confrontation, but this time you’ll be caught off guard. This may be because you didn’t expect any conflict with this particular person. Don’t let your surprise create a rift between you and someone you care about. Think before you speak and don’t get defensive.

Taurus

While last week may have been close to perfect, this week the planets aren’t helping. You could find yourself rethinking many things you’ve been certain of and yearning for the familiar. That’s to be expected, but try something new anyway, even if it’s a small something. You might find it rekindles the fire inside you.

Gemini

Someone in your life may be trying to control you. They have good intentions, but only you know what’s truly right for you. The urge to break away from this person and spend some time alone may overwhelm you. You might want to consider taking some time for yourself. But at some point, you’ll have to have a conversation with the person trying to control your life.

Cancer

People around you may be unreliable this week, so double-check everything. This applies at home and at work, so keep your eyes open, even if people claim they did something. Maybe they did do it, but maybe they just think they did it. At home, the dynamics may be changing without your knowledge.

Leo

Your natural desire for independence is riding his this week. So when you’re asked to be there for others and display your inner generosity, you might want to run away. Focus on your responsibilities before indulging yourself and you’ll be able to satisfying both yourself and others.

Virgo

Sometimes things just fall apart and there’s nothing you can do about it. This week may be one of those times. But before you just throw up your hands in despair, try really listening to the people around you. Someone is angry because they haven’t been heard, so try to open your ears.

Libra

Work may become a burden this week, but resist the urge to take your work home with you. Your friends and family will not appreciate it. Instead, focus on work while you’re working. If trouble with a coworker suddenly arises, try to shrug it off. It’s probably not worth the time it would take to deal with it.

Scorpio

Scorpio can be intense, and this week is no exception. Tensions rise at home and at work and things quickly approach their boiling point. Look for ways to relieve your own tension before it spills over and affects those you love the most.

Sagittarius

Things at home can get a little irritating this week. Your family and friends may be distinctly unhelpful as you try to sort things out. An honest and open conversation might help, but not everything will be amenable to the ideas that spring forth. You can’t please everyone.

Capricorn

You might feel insecure either emotionally or physically this week. Take a few deep breaths and reexamine your situation. There might be minor changes you can make so that you feel more comfortable with things as they unfold. Someone close to you won’t like these changes, but your own peace of mind is important too.

Aquarius

Someone you care about will surprise you with an opinion this week. They may have kept silent in the past, but your recent decisions have made them speak out. Part of the problem between you may be a simple miscommunication. A few words can resolve this, but only if you’re willing to listen.

Pisces

You’ve been moving along smoothly, but now you’ll come to a fork in the road. A decision has to be made, and you’re the one who has to make it. Advice from friends and family is all well and good, but it’s your life. Take a look at both options and decide which is best for you. One of them will be safe and familiar, the other rather scary. However, the latter promises the greater reward.

Astrological Houses: The Seventh House in Brief

The Seventh House is defined by the First House. The degree of the First House/Ascendant is in direct opposition to the Seventh House. Therefore, one is defined by the other. The Seventh House is also referred to as the Descendant because it is the point at which the planets descend below the horizon.

Since the basic meaning of the First House is you, the basic meaning of the Seventh House is others. In general, this refers to the public. It can also refer to your business partners and especially to your committed lover or marriage partner.

In a horoscope, the sign and planets in your Seventh House will say a lot about how you experience the people in your life in general. Specifically, this refers to how you experience the energies of the partnerships that might enter your life.

The Seventh House is ruled by the planet Venus and the sign Libra.