PREVIOUS THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY April 21 2014 to April 27 2014 Monday April 21 Hot Grand Cross Bun Easter greetings. If you want a nice simple diagram of the latest cosmic alignment, get a hot cross bun! Imagine yourself at the centre. Now, hollowing out fruit from the base of the bun so as not to spoil the look, place a raisin at the outer edge of each spoke. (Or keep it current with a currant.) The one in the North can be Pluto, the one in the East, Mars. Put Jupiter to the south and Uranus in the West. But don't worry, the eventual fate of your bun does not signify the fate of the Earth! Tuesday April 22 Tea Determination Dear Jonathan, Are we born with pre-determined characteristics? If so, are these characteristics put into a world of pre-determined scenarios? Are we playing out our soul plan? Del Dear Del, I love getting letters like this. At first, I think, 'don't ask me, I'm only an astrologer. This, surely, is a religious question.' Then I think, 'Oh, wait. Astrology is a belief system. So it probably is appropriate to ask me.' Then I think, 'Hmmm. So what's the answer then?' And then I think, 'I wonder what's on television and whether it is time for a cup of tea?' Wednesday April 23 Planning Application Dear Jonathan, Are we born with pre-determined characteristics? If so, are these characteristics put into a world of pre-determined scenarios? Are we playing out our soul plan? Del Dear Del, The answers to your question are, in order: 1. 'Of course we are; 2. 'Why absolutely, isn't it obvious?'; and 3. Well, indeed, how astute of you to notice. Unless, that is, you would prefer to hear some different answers. In which case, try, 'Perhaps, but only up to a point' for all three. Now, may I ask you a question. Do you really think that souls make plans? Thursday April 24 Soul Plan Dear Jonathan, Are we born with predetermined characteristics? If so, are these characteristics put into a world of predetermined scenarios? Are we playing out our soul plan? Del Dear Del, The answer to your first question is yes, as any geneticist (let alone any astrologer) will confirm. But we do have some choice over which of these characteristics we display. As for the second question; most of us are born into a world of predetermined scenarios that our parents have engineered for us. Like where we will be going to school, for example. I'll tackle the third question tomorrow. Friday April 25 Plan S Dear Jonathan, Are we playing out our soul plan? Del Dear Del, This question raises so many other questions. Like, 'What, exactly, is a soul plan?' Is it like a payment plan, with break clauses and rate reviews? And if such things exist, how come we don't all get given a written copy at birth? Or are you suggesting that a full personal birth chart is, effectively, the missing 'soul plan'? What most astrologers believe to be 'planned in advance' are series of challenges and opportunities, all of which we can either rise to or turn away from. Saturday April 26 Your May Monthly Forecast May looks set to be splendid, not least because it brings the end of a retrograde phase for Mars that began in March. Ever since, many people have been feeling oddly lacklustre about projects and plans. While this has had its advantages, in that it has allowed time for some arrangements to 'shake down', life has been frustrating for those who prefer to just roll up their sleeves and crack on. This month, with Venus entering the smart, principled sign of Aries just as the action planet changes direction, many will experience a sense of restored purpose and determination. Sunday April 27 Your Week Ahead - Love Focus Remember, your Love Forecast today doesn't just cover romance. A love forecast may also have something to say about your family life, your closest friendships and even some of your most important working relationships. Back to Index   Click here for Jonathan Cainer's Daily Zodiac Forecasts