It's time to make things right. The heated moment may have passed, the rift might have healed on its own, or you and a partner could have moved on to new relationships, but that still doesn't erase the wrong that was done. The wonderful thing about the sun/Neptune sextile on May 1 is that it calls us to our better selves. We might have had good reason to sidestep that apology, to stifle a generous gesture or to let someone continue believing a lie because we decided that they couldn't handle the truth, but that time has passed and the reason no longer holds. It might feel awkward contacting someone about something that happened so long ago, but you'd be surprised by what a relief this can be. You won't earn their ire; if anything you'll win their thanks.
Venus changes zodiac signs on April 29 and with this shift in planetary energies comes a change in your overall disposition. No longer combative and confrontational, you may find yourself wondering what ticked you off in the first place. Truth to tell, loved ones will also be asking the very same question. Signal to them that the berserker frenzy is over and that it's safe to come out of their hiding places. Part of you is bound to feel guilty and ashamed by all the recent altercations, but if you start the bridge building now, you'll find that most people will happily forgive and forget.
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On April 29, your ruling planet Venus enters Taurus for a 3-1/2-week stay. Your powers of attraction will be at an all-time high, so you'll want to make sure that you look your best during this period. Not only will you attract a posse of new paramours, but Mercury's retrograde in Taurus (April 28 – May 22) means that a fellow from your past will be looking you up too. It might not be someone you actually dated, but rather a fellow you always wondered about. This is your chance to find out if things would have worked out between you or not.
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It's true that Mercury retrogrades bring unexpected twists, but they can introduce strange interludes too. These can be queer periods of time when the most unlikely things happen. For instance, you and a rival may put aside differences to help each other out or you could bump into an ex you haven't seen in years and pick up where you left off. Then again you could fall into the arms of a co-worker you always considered to be "off limits." April 28 to May 22 should prove interesting and peculiar. Whether it's a passing phase or something more long lasting is up to you.
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Evidently that last goodbye will play out awhile longer. The last quarter moon in Aquarius on Thursday introduces a surprise development like him moving into your building, your business paths crossing in the most unlikely way or a put-upon mutual friend turning to you both for help and support. It's an unexpected twist to be sure, yet being forced to deal with each other in light of these circumstances will show off sides to both of you that never really surfaced before. It could offer a second chance or — should romance not get rekindled — an opportunity to part on friendlier terms.
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Unfinished business in a relationship rarely gets tied up nicely in a pretty bow. Oftentimes it unravels into things like vindictive nickel and diming or custody battles over the dog. Interestingly enough the final chapter of your relationship will play out differently. It appears as if the decision to bring matters to an end and to go your separate ways will have the curious effect of releasing pent-up feelings you knew you had for each other all along. Indeed the next couple of weeks could be the best part of your time together. It's not enough to make you reconsider, but you'll end on a high note.
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People don't really think much about their cultural differences until there's talk of marriage or election year comes rolling around. Suddenly that fellow who seemed so deep and understanding is revealed to be a religious chauvinist or a political bully. It may be hard to believe that so much rides on your belief system — especially when the sex is so good — but guess what? Thankfully the sun/Neptune sextile on May 1 will soften the edges and tone down the rhetoric allowing you both to find a way to agree to disagree. What this means for your future together remains to be seen.
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You're going to want to make nice when Venus enters Taurus on April 29. You know that you've been a real pain-in-the-derriere these past few weeks and it's time to be more conciliatory. Yet you want to be careful not to swing too far in the opposite direction. Yes, you've been quarrelsome and rebellious, but that's because you've been trying to introduce changes in your relationship. Rewriting the roles is never easy but it's a collaborative exercise and it takes two. Learn to listen to him with fresh ears and he'll do the same. This is what the next 3-1/2 weeks will be about.
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Just because you feel like people won't let you be a better person doesn't mean you should stop trying. Everyone knows that Scorpios have zero tolerance for bullshit and will say things that people think but won't utter out loud. This sets you up as a truthsayer but it also sets you up for a fall should they decide to distance themselves from your controversial opinions. People have a vested interest in you performing this role and not in you being a better person. If this is something you want, then you'll have to pursue it unwaveringly. You may also have to get new friends.
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We are often told that childhood wounds never really heal. Countless books and films depict dysfunctional families who try to forgive and forget. And even if they do manage to effect some kind of ceasefire or truce, they inevitably wind up slipping back into familiar roles and habitual patterns. Miraculously this will all come to an end for you on May 1 when the sun sextiles Neptune. Maybe you've done this dance too many times, are ready to accept loved ones' faults and all, or see that they just don't get you and that that's all right. In any case, you're free of the chain.
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Thank heavens Venus moves into profit-making Taurus on April 29. This will bring good news regarding finances which in turn will put you in the mood for romance since love and money often walk hand in hand with you. Now this isn't because you're materialistic. It's just that you tend to shut down when you're going through a dry period like the one you've been experiencing over the past few weeks. You've had a few silent panic money moments but rest assured that you can put all of that behind you and say yes to things like dining out and weekend getaways with your man.
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People don't think of Aquarius as being a family-oriented sign. Often depicted as humanitarian and idealistic, Aquarians are portrayed as being there for anyone but kin. Actually, Aquarians are fiercely devoted to their families. They will drop everything to rush to the side of a loved one in need. Now a loved one may not be facing a crisis per se this week, but she will require some buoying of spirits as she faces a particular test or challenge. Be there on May 1 to offer a shoulder and lend an ear as only you can. Your presence makes a world of difference.
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A loved one may feel lost at sea, but you've never been clearer about what lies ahead. That's why it's up to you to take the rudder in your relationship. Besides, you're better equipped than he is at reading the mood changes and the underlying shifts in current. As a child of Neptune (Neptune is your ruling planet) you learned long ago that it's not about where you want to go in a relationship; it's all about where you need to go that makes your partnership so enriching. This spirit of adventure and trust in a higher power will bring you both to safe harbor.