The key to your progress this month will be through merging your energies with others. With so many planets on the Western side of your chart, you won't be as productive operating on your own, so link up with others and watch your success and happiness zoom. Mercury, the Sun, and new moon will light your solar 7th house of partnerships on April 5 and set this trend in motion. Venus will quickly join this trio of heavenly bodies on the next day, so you can count on having lovely interactions with your new and intended partner.

For developments, watch April 5 and the days and weeks to follow. Even if you've been frustrated about how hard it's been to take talks to a new and more serious level (not necessarily, but maybe), this month should prove different. It doesn't matter if you are hoping to form a business partnership or to hire an agent or headhunter to represent you, this month's for you. On the personal side, if you hope to get engaged or married to your long-term sweetheart, this too is possible.

Any time you work closely one-on-one with another individual - even with a doctor, architect, or accountant - it becomes a 7th house matter. That's the area so lucky for you now, so you'll want to move talks to the next level immediately. The partner you would be interested in would likely be substantial and quite educated now.

If you were born on October 8, you will feel the effects of the April 5 new moon most.

Looking at your chart, no matter when your birthday happens to fall, you seem to be more interested in linking up for business purposes, but I can't see everything in your chart and I could be wrong about that. I say this only because Aries rules your solar 7th house of committed partnerships - Mars rules Aries. The Red Planet is currently touring your 10th house of career honors and fame, so the partnership would more likely be to advance your career. Certainly you seem to have the energy and drive necessary to reach your goal. Mars only visits this house once every two years, and you will have Mars here now until May 9.

Aries is a highly entrepreneurial sign, so it appears that you may be investigating a brand new area, perhaps in an emerging industry or in high technology. This venture may call for courage, but you appear to have that in abundance.

This month, however, be a little careful about how you choose your partners, especially in regard to entrepreneurial ventures. With difficult vibes coming from Mars to the moon, you may find a partner occasionally difficult to handle. This person may later become a little dictatorial, perhaps not the person you assumed him to be. Delineate what you both expect of each other - it will force you both to get on the same page. If you are surprised at the way your intended partner behaves during your early discussions, you can always bail if necessary. I don't think that will be necessary but I do want you to have your antenna up. Watch this person's reactions closely. After all, you want an equal partner, not a bossy one.

Alternatively, the tough aspect to Mars (and also to Jupiter, something I hadn't mentioned) alternatively suggests that your business venture might take more money or effort than you may have estimated.

You certainly seem very anxious to get this deal set, because when it comes to planets in cardinal signs (Aries, Libra, Cancer, Capricorn), you have seven out of a possible ten heavenly bodies in your chart. It is clear the moment has come.

I will offer you two reasons to press forward, aside from the wonderful new moon on April 5 and the preponderance of planets in cardinal signs.

First, this month you have Mars lighting your 10th house of fame and honors. You won't have this help from Mars after May 9, so it's important to make professional progress now or be content to stay in your current job a while longer.

Talks you have in April and early May will lead you in the right direction. You will see this to be very true at the new moon in your prestigious career house on July 2. If you start your search now, you'll be in a great position by the time July rolls round. This makes April a critical month for career progress.

Also, it may be helpful to know that communication-oriented Mercury will turn retrograde on May 26 until June 19, slowing down just about everything. It is never wise to take a job, make a partnership, or sign a contract during a Mercury retrograde period. It's not even a good idea to state your aims verbally. Although Mercury will not officially become retrograde until May's end, you will feel the haywire effects of this planet in retrograde sooner, by say May 15, if not earlier. April will be a proactive month, so do use it to your advantage!

Speaking of your career, you should get VERY encouraging news on April 22, when Mars and Uranus will be in ideal alignment. You may receive a new assignment or have a meeting that goes so well that you know for sure you have awesome favor from VIPs. There's a possibility that a subordinate that reports to you will be helpful to you too, by speaking well of you as a leader or manager - and this person's comments will fall on all the right ears, reflecting nicely on you. If you are self-employed, your phone may ring with new business on April 22. All things that happen on this glorious day should be outstandingly positive.

Speaking of money, finances will be your main focus in the last third of April. The full moon, April 20 (to be felt plus or minus four days), will bring happy news about a raise, or help you settle a negotiation about your new salary for a job you'll be starting soon. You may also be buying something expensive at this time, and actually, it would be a great time to act.

Your aspects will be stunningly supportive near April 20, so much so that you will be amazed. This full moon will bring in the support of Saturn (longevity), Pluto (power, regeneration), the Sun (authority), and new moon (opportunity).

By this time of the month, the Sun will light your house of "other people's money," so if you do need an attractive mortgage, bank loan, or an agreement on a commission, inheritance, or division of property (as a few examples), stay optimistic! You are likely to get the answer you want. If you are selling or buying a house, you would also be pleased and get an agreeable price.

If you were born at the very end of Libra, say near October 20, you will feel this full moon quite strongly because it will fall so closely to the mathematical degrees of your Sun. Something very dear to you will reach fruition, and it should be a happy time.

Financial talks will go very well not only on April 20 and 22 (mentioned earlier), but also on April 27 and 28 as well - two truly extraordinary days. Your luck seems to continue into April 29, for Mars will send Mercury a high five, churning more good industry buzz about you. Truly, when it comes to month's end, you seem completely bulletproof!

So strong is your good fortune with money that you might want to buy a raffle or lotto ticket on Sunday, April 27, for you may win a small prize.

Romantically, Venus in your house of marriage and commitment from April 6 to April 30 is a sure sign you'll be able to spend quality time with your significant other this month and enjoy it to the fullest.

If you are single and dating, this may be a sexy, delicious time for you, particularly if you have a strong history with the person you are with now.

Single and looking? The evening of April 22 may bring sparks at a company or industry function, or at friend's get-together.

Your best romantic dates will fall on: April 1, 5, 9, 13, 14, 18, 19, 22, and 26-29.

Summary

For months you've been anxious about settling your career situation, and if you didn't see major progress last month (you might have, as you had good aspects in March) you certainly have a terrific chance to do so this month.

With Mars shining at the very top of your chart, you will easily get the attention of the right VIPs and use your powers of persuasion to convince those high level people to award you the position you want.

Having Mars on your side, as you do now, is no small advantage - it is considered one of the best planets to have tour your fame and honors house to see quick results. After Mars leaves on May 9, you should have generated many leads and have begun interviewing for a job. This month, April 22 would be a stellar day for an important interview.

A top position often takes time to be awarded, but looking ahead a few months, all the spadework you do now will work to your advantage once the new moon arrives three months from now on July 3. You may be ready to accept a job this month or in May, but if not, it will be comforting to know that your very best period will arrive during the first half of July.

After that, you would have to wait until December to get another important window of opportunity, but that window won't be as large as this one. You could settle things now, during your first wave of strong aspects.

This month you will be toying with collaborative ventures, thanks to the appearance of the new moon April 5. You are a Libra, the sign known to be brilliant at finding just the right partner to team up with - in love, friendship, or business - for you have a talent for putting people together, including choosing just the right people for you, too, of course. You know that two can add up to so much more than the sum of the parts, and your sharing nature makes you a valuable partner.

Admittedly, it appears you are anxious to get this partnership going because there will be considerable money at stake. Indeed, Jupiter's position in regard to Uranus suggests this is true. Still, if your business partner proves to be so difficult that you feel in a constant state of anxiety, you may regret ever getting involved. Don't rush.

Speaking of money, cash will be your prime topic of meditation, conversation, and action at the full moon, April 20 plus or minus four days. You may get good news about a salary increase, and/or a special sale or purchase that you want to make. (If you do buy something, it appears to be a pricy purchase - such as for a car or house.)

You will be outstandingly favored at this full moon April 20, so move ahead with discussions and plans. This time you actually COULD get your way. If you need to negotiate with your bank or with your boss or client about money, do it on April 28.

Romantically, those Libras who are serious about making a commitment will feel the energies of the planets most, for the planets will create a strong pull to team up. You may decide to get engaged near the new moon, April 5 or the days to follow, or if already married, make plans to complete a major goal together. With Venus in your commitment house, you certainly will be in a light, romantic mood.

For those who are already wed, making your home (or country house) more comfy and more suitable to your needs appears to be a big theme. Alternatively, you may decide to have a baby now or to decide how to best help a child you have now.

If you are single, you may have an electric meeting on April 22 and from April 26 to 29. You may meet this new person at work, or in an activity connected with your work, such as at a trade show or professional organization mixer.