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by Maya del Mar

April is in general a good travel month. Mercury, the major travel planet, has mostly harmonious aspects, which means that things move along readily. Mercury turns retrograde on April 26, and travel is apt to meet a few problems after that—which will show what needs repair. (E.g., cars often have problems during Mercury retrograde.) However, I’ve found only minor inconveniences while traveling during Mercury retrograde. Jupiter turns direct on April 4, and that will speed up travel.

There are two problematical aspects. One is unrealistic or over-expectations, which can lead to unforeseen accidents. The antidote is to be aware and grounded.

The other risk is Mars. Mars is dominant all month, and Mars is aggressive energy. Aggression taken out on the road can lead to problems. Problems resulting from impulsiveness and risk-taking are other dangers of excess Mars. Accidents may rise this month.

The most risky times are mid-month, and the end of the month. April is a far safer month to travel than is May. If you have an option, travel now.

April 1. Things move well, but there are caveats. New Moon today leaves us vulnerable, for one, and Mars-Chiron can be unpredictable, for two. In general, travel should be OK today.

April 2. Excellent. However, best not to start after Moon goes VOC at 5:05 p.m. EDT.

April 3. In general, excellent. Jupiter turns direct today, and it will manifest in special events. However, those events are not apt to make travel difficult.

April 4. Excellent. Moon goes VOC at 7:15 p.m. EDT.

April 5. Travel may be slow. Moon is VOC until 4:24 p.m. EDT. After that things will speed along through Sunday.

April 6. Excellent.

April 7. Good. Moon goes VOC at 5:34 p.m.

April 8 and 9. Good.

April 10. VOC until 2:54 p.m. Nevertheless, there is good travel energy this morning.

April 11. Excellent.

April 12. Good, but VOC between 10:18 a.m. EDT and 8:07 p.m.

April 13. Energies are confusing today. Travel may be fine, but keep your mind firmly on your goal.

April 14. Good. However Moon goes VOC at 2:38 p.m. Nevertheless, travel energy remains excellent through tomorrow.

April 15. Excellent.

April 16-18. Dangerous. Too much Mars thrown around, in combination with heightened emotions.

April 19-20. Good.

April 21. Probably fine, but a bit iffy because of the shifting energies of planetary changes.

April 22. VOC for the entire day. However, travel energy is in general good.

April 23 and 24. Travel energy is basically good, but the expanded energies of the Quarter Moon can lead to over-confidence.

April 25 and 26. Uncertain. Chiron and Mercury both turning retrograde shake up energies.

April 27. VOC until 1:18 p.m. This is not a particularly good day for travel.

April 28, 29, 30. Excellent.