Your Horoscope for March & April 2010

The career related stresses of January return in March and April. Keeping a low profile will be tough this time, so mentally prepare yourself to go with the flow. A coworker or supervisor could push you to the limit, and it’s possible that downsizing could affect your job. Be sure you deliver every project on time and try to exceed expectations. If your job is secure, there could be a change of expectations, or a new boss could prompt you to look elsewhere. Hang in there! Find a stress reliever.

March and April will be a time when you need to be sure to get plenty of rest. This will help to prevent a cold or the flu, which you are especially prone to now, because of your heavy workload. Promise yourself at least thirty minutes each evening where you can unwind, enjoy quiet time with yourself, a loved one, or a best seller. A dating relationship could end mid-April. Either one or both of you are unwilling to adapt or commit. If you’re a parent, get to know your children’s friends, especially if you have a teen. Peer pressure could overcome their common sense.

As March opens, friendships go through a rough period. Money may be the issue, or a co-worker could try to undermine your progress. Group activities are also stressful and it will be difficult to bring people into agreement. Be cautious if you are asked to take on a leadership role. Changes involving your career and home are possible, including relocating or job downsizing. It will be difficult to sell property now, at least at a fair price. Be sure to postpone any house purchase until the fall months. You may have to deal with challenges concerning a family member, or need major home repair.

You will have some career stress and conflicts. A power-play is likely and personality conflicts will disrupt progress. Be very cautious on the job. A clash with the boss could bring unwanted consequences. Stand your ground, but with finesse, and be sure to document all conversations and actions at the office. If your company has an employee dating policy, be sure to follow it rather than put yourself at risk. This is a positive time if you are completing a course of study. If not, then you still have time to gain extra knowledge that can benefit your career. Mechanical problems with a vehicle, computer, or appliance could manifest in the Spring. Any on-going legal matters will take a step towards resolution.

Investments, wills, insurance, loans, and other people’s money is the focus for you Virgo’s. It will be difficult for you to get credit now, and it is wise to check out yours and your family’s credit reports for possible errors. Insurance coverage could be reduced, or premiums rise, and it’s possible that your partner could experience a decrease in income. Review your finances and develop a thrifty budget plan as well as a debt reduction plan. Strained relationships make you feel a push-pull of the past and future, the status quo and the unknown. A close tie may end because of changing interests and goals. Try to compromise and postpone any decisions until May.

Strained family relation-ships are the norm over the next few weeks, Libra. Keeping you cool is the main challenge, and you’ll have more success at the end of April. Until then, egos and personalities will clash. It is also possible that an elderly family member may require some help. This is the time to switch over to a healthier lifestyle, especially because stress on the job is on the rise. Make it a point to listen to the grapevine because you could pick up advanced information about work-place changes. If you have a pet, take the animal in for a check-up.

You can expect on-going stress and strain at the work place, as well as potential strain with co-workers or supervisors. Try not to make snap decisions or act in haste, and do your best to steer clear of office power plays. Be alert for anyone who could try to play the blame game at your expense. A strained friendship or dating relationship could end, and you could cut ties with a group or organization you have been involved with. If a parent, keep a close watch on your children, especially if you have teens asserting their independence. While Mercury is retrograde, give yourself a "work checkup." Evaluate, review and revise your progress towards personal goals you have set in motion early in the year.

A dating relationship could end; values could be the issue, or you might simply decide that it’s far too confining for your lifestyle. If you have teenage children be prepared, because they could test you to the limits over the next few weeks. A career change is on the horizon and downsizing is as possible as a step up. You’ll want to be alert as to what’s happening in your environment and position yourself for a positive outcome. Relocation could be a possibility, but this is not the time to purchase property or to welcome a new roommate. There is a possibility of a positive advancement in your career, and if you’re job hunting, put networking on your priority list.

Although expenses will rise through April, favorable contacts will help bridge the gap if you’re careful to tighten your budget. Deal with challenges as they come up rather than avoiding reality, and take time to check your credit report. Curb your generosity when socializing and let friends pay their own way. There may be stress and strain with relationships when the desire for change clashes with the status quo. You could either push things to the breaking point, or compromise. Try to appreciate the other person’s viewpoint and learn from it—whether you maintain or dissolve the tie.