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Current and previous weeks astrological overviews
In This Week's Astrological Overview:
- The deeper meaning behind Pluto’s retrograde and its effect on personal transformation
- Venus entering Aries: igniting new passions and assertive energies
- How Pluto’s retrograde challenges outdated social structures and systems
- The importance of confronting suppressed emotions for true empowerment
- Preparing for larger collective shifts as Uranus moves toward Gemini:
Astrological Overview:
April 28 to May 4, 2025
Astrologer Pam Younghans writes this weekly astrological overview based on planetary influences, and offers perspectives and insights to assist you in making the best use of current energies. This column is not intended as prediction. Your own experience will be more specifically defined by transits to your personal chart.
Aspects of Note this Week:
All times listed are Pacific Standard Time. For Eastern Time, add 3 hours;
Add 7 hours for Universal Time (UT).
MONDAY: No major aspects are exact today
TUESDAY: No major aspects are exact today
WEDNESDAY: Venus enters Aries
THURSDAY: Uranus sextile North Node
FRIDAY: Venus conjunct Neptune, Sun semisquare Saturn
SATURDAY: Mars semisquare Jupiter
SUNDAY: Pluto stations retrograde
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THE PLUTO EFFECT: Although the confrontational Mars-Pluto opposition is technically behind us (exact on April 26), its effects linger throughout the next two weeks, at minimum. This is in part because the tension-filled aspect is strongly woven into the tapestry of the new lunar cycle that began on April 27. It is also because Pluto's transformational influence is elevated this week and next, due to the dwarf planet being virtually at a standstill as it prepares to go retrograde next Sunday, May 4.
When a planet is retrograde, it is actually closer to the Earth than it is at other times in its orbit and thus may affect us more deeply. Therefore, we are likely to experience Pluto’s powerful life-changing effects even more profoundly than usual not only this week, but throughout Pluto's retrograde period (May 4 to October 13).
Pluto is the Great Revealer, exposing secrets and illuminating the shadow. As the Psychotherapist Planet, it brings to the surface issues and emotions that have been suppressed or repressed. Its task is to reveal true motivations, especially those that are of a lower vibration. By helping us become conscious of the dysfunctional patterns or fears that have been controlling us from behind the scenes, it enables us to step more fully into our personal power.
As the mythic god of the Underworld, Pluto also takes us through a process of death and rebirth. It dismantles that which is no longer viable and initiates a process of transfiguration, with an eventual emergence into new form. On a collective level, since Pluto is now in progressive Aquarius, this retrograde phase will be focused on tearing down outdated, divisive social systems and hierarchical power structures. This process of deconstruction will likely strengthen once revolutionary Uranus enters Gemini on July 7 and begins its three-year trine to Pluto.
ASPECTS THIS WEEK: Here are my brief interpretations of this week's most important individual planetary aspects, day by day:
Monday
No major aspects are exact today.
Tuesday
No major aspects are exact today.
Wednesday
Venus enters Aries: While Venus is in the sign of the Ram, from April 30 to June 6, we are drawn to new and exciting relationships, creative activities, and financial investments. We may have less patience for delays, could become easily bored with routine, and might fall in love quickly or spend money impulsively. Thursday
Uranus sextile North Node: This aspect helps us be open to insights, new technologies, and higher-vibrational energies. Intuition is more easily accessed and paranormal experiences are possible.
Friday
Venus conjunct Neptune: We are sensitive, understanding, and empathetic as the planets of the human heart and the high heart align. The creative imagination is heightened. Overall, the outlook is romantic and idealistic, so our skills of discernment may not be strong and we could be too easily influenced by others.
Sun semisquare Saturn: This aspect, while it may feel heavy or pessimistic, can also help us maintain a more realistic attitude today.
Saturday
Mars semisquare Jupiter: People may be especially dramatic or reactive and tend to act impulsively. A war of words is possible, especially over morals or ethics.
Sunday
Pluto stations retrograde: Pluto's influence is especially strong now, as it comes to standstill at 03°49' Aquarius. Those who have natal planets or points between 2 and 5 degrees of a fixed sign (Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, or Aquarius) are likely to feel Pluto's transformational and empowering influence most directly now. The dwarf planet will be retrograde until it stations direct on October 13.
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If Your Birthday Is This Week (April 28 to May 4):
This could be a very transformational year for you, as you get in touch with deep emotions and unfamiliar aspects of your being that challenge your previous self-concepts. At the same time, your innate Taurus caution could stubbornly resist the changes that are underway. Throughout the year, you build a stronger sense of self-reliance, self-discipline, and ultimately self-worth as you take on and fulfill certain goals and responsibilities. (Solar Return Sun square Mars, semisquare Saturn, square Pluto)
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About the Author
Pam Younghans is a professional astrologer, editor, and writer. She lives in a log home northeast of Seattle, Washington with her beloved animal companions. She has been interpreting charts professionally for over 25 years. If you are interested in an astrology reading, e-mail
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Article Recap:
In this week's astrological overview, Pam Younghans guides us through a pivotal moment as Pluto stations retrograde, intensifying personal and societal transformation. Venus’s move into Aries sparks passionate new beginnings, while Uranus and the North Node align to encourage evolutionary progress. Prepare for deep revelations, emotional breakthroughs, and a call to rise into your personal power during this transformative phase.
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