LAURA'S APRIL 2024
MYSTICAL MIDLIFE READING
What is North Node Astrology?
How April’s sky weather affects you will vary, depending on your entire natal chart, but your North Node Horoscope transcends monthly sky events. That’s because your North Node reveals what your soul came here to do. By midlife, the soul starts longing and pressing us to live our true purpose. At first, it whispers through intuition. Then it knocks a little louder through “coincidences” and external events. When not heard and honored, the soul’s longing can show up as health crises, marriage or work issues, or wondering “is this all there is?” If you feel a need to reinvent yourself, following North Node guidance helps you do that authentically — for you.
Unlike generic Sun Sign horoscopes, which ignore so many other aspects, following North Node guidance will always lead you in the right direction. Doors open, healing happens, relationships improve, and life gets more magical. This quarterly column will help you tap into your personal North Node Mojo. When you start living your North Node purpose, we all win, because you not only begin to light up your own life. You light up the world.
You can find your North Node sign here which is often different than your Sun sign. If you’re right on the cusp, consider both possibilities or book a reading for more clarity.
– Laura
BATTEN DOWN THE HATCHES! SURF'S UP IN APRIL!
APRIL 2024 FORECAST
April 2024 is seismic, with aftershocks for at least the rest of this year, maybe longer. Buckle up, beauties! It’s go time.
April 1 Mercury stations Retrograde in Aries. April Fool’s Day could feel extra wonky, as the planet of communication, information, travel, and messages turns inward until April 25th.
April 3 Venus conjunct Neptune in Pisces. A beautiful day of higher love and unconditional compassion. If you have issues with porous boundaries and codependency, beware of overextending yourself. Self-love allows you to find a healthy balance between service to others and whatever you need in order to thrive. This transit also favors creativity and personal makeovers.
April 4 Sun conjunct True North Node in Aries. Light shines on our collective role as individuals. Cultivate the courage and energy to forge ahead. Our own personal progress opens pathways for people who haven’t yet initiated their potential for quantum leaps.
April 5 Venus enters Aries at exactly 12:00 a.m. Eastern U.S. time–adding an extra dose of new energy to relationships. The Goddess of Love gets tripped up in Aries, the sign of her detriment. Passions rise. The collective energy feels impatient, and delayed gratification triggers temper tantrums. Pay attention to what attracts you between now and April 29th. This is valid and useful information to integrate, but try to chill out if it doesn’t happen right away. Remember, Mercury’s Retrograde until April 25th. Sometimes “No” means “Not yet, dear: in perfect love and perfect trust, perfect timing is a must.”
April 8 New Moon in Aries Solar Eclipse, 2:21 p.m. Eastern U.S. time. One of the biggest events this decade, let alone this year. Sun, Moon, and Chiron all conjunct exactly to the minute at 19°24′ Aries. Eclipses are always intense, but Chiron’s exactitude skyrockets potential for wounding and healing. This eclipse enters the United States at Eagle Pass, TX–home of the border standoff–and it will be visible from fifteen U.S. states. Adding to the intensity, the eclipse occurs in the degree prior to the U.S. natal Chiron, so it will bring up unhealed wounds throughout U.S. history. If you have any placements between 15-25° of Cardinal signs (Aries, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn), you’ll feel this more than most, but we will all be affected by this once-in-a-lifetime cosmic healing event. This is a North Node eclipse, paving the way for future opportunities and collective destiny events. Results of this eclipse might happen right away, but the impact is strong enough that it could ripple for at least six months.
April 10 Mars conjunct Saturn in Pisces. This day could go many ways, and remember, Mars often acts early, so this energy could also pervade the eclipse on April 8th. The lower expression triggers frustration or even rage. Higher expression brings grit and determination to correct and move beyond longstanding issues or limitations. Pisces issues can include: spiritual bypassing or lack of faith, addiction or alcoholism, deception, projection, overwhelm, and/or poor boundaries. Mars conjunct Saturn could offer a strong and much needed course correction. Just remember to shift feelings of frustration into determination, which will bring much better results.
April 11 Sun conjunct Mercury Rx in Aries. Light shines on topics under review–especially anything related to individual rights, a need to forge ahead, identity issues, warfare, and/or self-confidence.
April 15 Mercury conjunct Chiron in Aries. Beyond the wounds and pain, healing messages want to come through. Listen up! Don’t be afraid to share your own Wounded Healer stories, which inspire others to reach for something more. Your experience is so much more important than you realize.
April 17 Venus conjunct True North Node in Aries. This one’s worth the wait. Pay attention to changes in relationships and creative projects that seem to occur outside of your control. Weird orchestration, signs and synchronicities, open doors, closed doors: when Venus conjuncts the True North Node, a higher order inserts itself into the mundane world.
April 19 Sun enters Taurus. Life slows to a more enjoyable pace. On the same day the Sun enters Taurus, the ruler of this sign–Venus–conjuncts Mercury in Aries. Stop and smell the roses, because love and beauty are in the air. This next month calls attention to food, gardening, sensuality, self-esteem, personal values, and financial security. As my four-planets in Taurus husband loves to say, “Better to have and not need, than to need and not have.”
April 20 Jupiter conjunct Uranus in Taurus. Another seismic astro event with strong future orientation. Mars in Pisces exactly sextiles this conjunction on the 19th, amplifying an already pivotal event. If you have any planets or points at 19-23 Libra, these will form the apex of a Yod (aka Finger of God) triggered by transiting Jupiter, Uranus and Mars. Anyone with planets or points from 17-25 of Fixed Signs (Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius) will receive extra activation. This is a great day to record any kind of psychic downloads, but not a good day for high risk physical activities. Keep a notebook on hand. Uranian insights strike fast, then disappear. A powerful day for liberation even amidst collective chaos.
April 23 Full Moon in Scorpio, 7:48 p.m. Eastern U.S. time. The Sabian Symbol for this Full Moon is: “(SCORPIO 5°): A MASSIVE ROCKY SHORE RESISTS THE POUNDING OF THE SEA.” Dane Rudhyar adds a “KEYNOTE:The inertia of all institutionalized procedures.” Normally, we think of Scorpio as the sign of death and rebirth, but this energy sounds much more Taurean. With transiting Chiron in the same degree as the U.S. natal Chiron and Mercury still conjunct the North Node–all in Aries–this imagery emphasizes that which cannot so easily be destroyed, despite ongoing attacks. The Jupiter-Uranus conjunction remains in orb, bringing optimism and unexpected change. “Turnabout is fair play.”
April 25 Mercury stations Direct conjunct the transiting North Node in Aries. This conjunction occurs within minutes, but does not perfect. Still, it marks a more decisive end to Mercury Rx than usual. Whatever information came through during the 24-day review will prove important for future progress on an individual and collective level.
April 29 Venus enters Taurus. The Love Goddess moves from detriment to one of her home signs. Love and beauty become more important. A great month to nurture your body with good food and sensual lotions and potions. Invest in people and funds who honor your personal values. On this same day of the Venus ingress, Mars conjuncts Neptune in Pisces. Your normal way of doing things might not work well today (or even a few days ahead of this date), but the power of prayer, magic, Reiki, Feng Shui, creative inspiration, yoga, and Tai Chi become more effective than usual. When in doubt, go with the flow and align yourself with unconditional love and a Higher Power.
April 30 Mars enters Aries. The planet of action, willpower, and war enters his home sign. This happens a day after Venus enters her home sign. Life speeds up and takes a more practical, 3D world turn, as opposed to the spiritual, indirect approach of Mars in Pisces.
You can find your North Node sign here which is usually different than your Sun sign. (If you’re right on a cusp, consider both options, or book a reading for more clarity.)
LAURA’S 1ST QUARTER 2024 MIDLIFE NORTH NODE READINGS
ARIES NORTH NODE
One of the most active quarters in recent history for Aries North Node natives! From April 1-25th, Mercury goes retrograde in your sign, so review options and reconsider alternatives. Is this really your desire, or have you allowed others to impede your forward movement? The April 8th Eclipse brings a chance for major course corrections and “impossible” healing, especially if your North Node is between 10 and 25 degrees of Aries. More healing rushes in on April 21st. In late May, both Venus and Jupiter enter Gemini, bringing optimism and support to Aries placements. Jupiter’s influence can last off and on for months. When positive openings arise, have courage to step through. Some of these opportunities will be fleeting–but real–provided you act in a timely manner. This is no time for wallflowers.
TAURUS NORTH NODE
Second Quarter 2024 proves pivotal, with lots of activity in your North Node sign. Your sign’s ruler–Venus–moves through Taurus from April 29-May 23rd, bringing grace, beauty, and enhanced self-esteem. On April 20th, Jupiter and Uranus exactly conjunct–exploding prior limitations. The May 23-25th Venus-Jupiter conjunction will benefit all Taurus North Node native, especially those with late Taurus placements. From June 9-July 20th, Mars moves through Taurus. Whenever Mars conjuncts someone’s North Node, big shifts occur. Unlike your trauma-drama Scorpio South Node, you don’t need to destroy your old life in order to create the new one. Remember, slow and steady wins this race. Mars triggers situations that have brewed for a long time. When in doubt, aim for people and things that enhance your future stability, wealth, and physical health.
GEMINI NORTH NODE
This quarter really energizes your North Node. You’ll receive more subtle–but significant–healing support in April than Aries North Node natives. By late May, you’ll feel a lift if you haven’t already. Venus in Gemini highlights destiny-level relationships, and Jupiter (aka The Great Benefic) blesses your sign from May 25, 2024-June 9, 2025. The exact conjunction with your North Node depends on your degree, but Gemini North Node natives will have better luck and bigger opportunities throughout this year. Just remember that Jupiter rules your Sagittarius South Node. Beware of putting all your eggs in one basket, or fixating on only one possible solution. Appreciate the little things, because these add up. An active gratitude practice helps you to recognize and receive more blessings.
CANCER NORTH NODE
The first part of this quarter brings friction from all the activity in Aries, but anything moving through Taurus offers subtle support for Cancer North Node natives. Always pay attention to your feelings, even the so-called negative ones. In relation to your North Node, emotions guide you well. If something bothers you, experiment with extra nurturing vs. a need to withdraw and recharge. You move like the tides, and you’re much more sensitive to lunar events (like eclipses) than other North Node signs. Sometimes you just need to wait out the energies. The key for you is learning to trust your natural rhythm. Pushing too hard doesn’t pay, no matter how much that Capricorn South Node drives you. If you feel tired, moody, and/or raw, practice extra good energy hygiene on the many highly charged dates this quarter.
LEO NORTH NODE
Anything moving through Aries and Gemini offers supportive energy to Leo North Node natives. Those planets moving through Taurus challenge you to put yourself first, even if that goes against tradition. Anyone with a 0-7 degree Leo North Node has Pluto–planet of death and rebirth–obliterating old patterns and social pressures of your Aquarius South Node. For later degrees, your Pluto time will come, but not this year. Focus on creativity. Second Quarter 2024 favors a complete makeover of Leo finances, health, appearance, and overall self-confidence. If something makes you insecure, you’ll have many opportunities to level up. Don’t worry about feeling vain or undeserving. In its highest expression, Leo’s healthy ego inspires and empowers those around you. If you feel stuck, imagine sharing your comeback story with whoever needs to hear it.
VIRGO NORTH NODE
Second Quarter 2024 brings a mix of energies your way. Anything moving through Taurus trines Virgo, so you’re likely to experience a lift and even some sudden breakthroughs during April and May. Gemini placements eventually square your Virgo/Pisces nodal axis. That can trigger excess criticism, insecurity, disappointment, and nostalgia. Depending on your degree, Saturn in Pisces will limit contact with anyone or anything no longer on path for you. Pay extra attention to your physical health and well-being. Remember to incorporate daily habits like exercise, nourishing foods, and some sort of spiritual discipline. If you dream, write those down and organize them for easier analysis of recurring themes and symbols. When discomfort arises, aim to upgrade your distraction. Instead of drugs, alcohol, or sugar, knock off something on your to-do list. You’ll feel MUCH better in the long run.
LIBRA NORTH NODE
This is a potent quarter for Libra North Node natives. The April 8th Solar Eclipse occurs in Aries, your South Node sign. Anyone with nodal degrees between 13 and 23 Aries/Libra will most feel that impact, but all of you have a chance for massive healing and release. Throughout this quarter you’re likely to see new opportunities for collaboration, partnership, and love. Planets in Aquarius and Gemini offer harmonious support for creative projects, legal issues, and negotiations. Anything moving through Taurus or Pisces brings strange but potentially life changing situations to Libra natives. In a world of warfare, legal quagmires, and aggression, you’re called to keep the peace. Bring some harmony into sharp, ugly areas. When in doubt, ask, “How can I beautify my surroundings and myself?” and “What would love do?” Jupiter in Gemini for the next year brings good luck. Just remember to look for win-win scenarios. It’s not all about you.
SCORPIO NORTH NODE
This is a make-or-break quarter for Scorpio North Node natives. With all the activity in your South Node sign of Taurus, you’ll be challenged to release anything that no longer serves–including a perceived need for self-sufficiency and material security. When you surrender and release, that which you need arrives in a newer, more appropriate form for you. Trying to hold onto the old won’t serve you well, especially in April. Yours is a sign of shared resources, transformation, death and rebirth. You reach your full potential by diving deep into your passions, research, vulnerability, and emotions. As the Gospel of Thomas says, “If you bring forth what is within you, what you bring forth will save you. If you do not bring forth what is within you, what you do not bring forth will destroy you.” Your mystical side unlocks far more protection, healing, and security than focusing on the 3D world.
SAGITTARIUS NORTH NODE
Second Quarter 2024 brings change through a variety of energies. Anything moving through Aries offers destiny level support. Opportunity knocks, and doors open. Transits in Gemini call up South Node issues like spreading yourself too thin, lack of focus, and a willingness to stay small. When these old patterns erupt, ask your angels, intuition, and Higher Self, “Where do I need to go all in? Which quantum leaps would broaden my horizons?” Travel clears your calendar and your perspective. Tuning out the endless chatter expands manifestation. As planets move through Taurus and Cancer, you might sense some weird energies. Life feels surreal, but you’ve learned to pay attention in such moments. You catch a glimpse of something grand and begin to sense your own role in a larger unfolding story. You’re a natural teacher and inspiring guide for others. Embrace those qualities: they bring meaning and success.
CAPRICORN NORTH NODE
A vital quarter for Capricorn North Node natives! All the activity in Aries stirs up potential for healing and greater leadership roles. You’re not here to remain a homebody. You’re here to teach, lead, or manage others. Your natural empathy helps you do so with a softer touch, but beware of empathy overload. Too much emotion and family-like enmeshment become your personal kryptonite. Transits in Taurus lend grounded support and stability for on-path endeavors, while Gemini brings the weird through a series of highly charged events or realizations. These might feel fleeting, but pay attention. That information shines light on your life path. Cancer Season moves through your South Node sign, raising family issues, codependent relationships, and a need to release that which no longer serves. It really is okay to say, “No.” Sometimes that’s the only answer you can afford to give, on any level. Cut your losses, Cappy, and move on.
AQUARIUS NORTH NODE
Second Quarter 2024 is active for everyone on Earth right now, including Aquarius North Node natives. Anything moving through Aries or Gemini brings harmonious support. Pay special attention to new friendships, opportunities, and healing information. Since your sign connects with group energy and humanitarian concerns, you might feel called to offer support during more intense transit dates like the April 8th Sun-Moon-Chiron in Aries New Moon Solar Eclipse, as well as the future oriented–but very intense–Jupiter-Uranus conjunction in Taurus on April 20th. While being of service, prime yourself for intuitive downloads and big ideas. Your sign’s ruler (Uranus) brings a stroke of genius and the element of surprise, but it’s not all about you. Your insights, skills, and ideas help others. With Pluto still in early Aquarius, we’ll see huge collective transformation in coming years. Often ahead of your time, consider how well-positioned you are to co-create this changing the world.
PISCES NORTH NODE
Mars entered Pisces on March 22 and remains in your North Node sign through April 30. Whenever Mars conjuncts your North Node, something decisive shifts. Exactly when depends on precise degree, but overall you’ll feel a lift throughout April. A Pisces North Node can feel nebulous, but practical realist Saturn continues to troubleshoot illusions, build foundations, and identify tangible opportunities in Pisces. On May 25, one of your sign’s co-rulers–Jupiter–enters Gemini for the next year. Jupiter squares to your nodal axis can still bring benefits, but beware of get rich quick schemes. Pay special attention to bigger picture ideas, philosophy, information exchange, and anything to do with organized religion vs. spirituality. “Life” will probably adjust these areas. On June 2, your sign’s other ruler–Neptune–enters the anaretic (final) 29th degree of Pisces. Increasingly, collective energies will feel more ordained and aligned with your destiny.
HELLO
You are probably wondering ...
Who is Laura Bruno?
Laura Bruno (that’s me!) is an Empowerment Coach, Medical Intuitive, Astrologer, Reiki Master Teacher and Life Path Reader. I specialize in transitions, life changing health issues, silver linings, and inspiring others to live bold and beautiful lives. I hold a Masters Degree in English Language and Literature from the University of Chicago. A 1998 traumatic brain injury shifted my focus from reading books to reading energy. It was a gift. My last 19 years have been spent helping people heal themselves and our world. You can read more about me on my website About Page.
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NORTH NODE CALCULATION TABLE
Once you locate your North Node sign just click on the link and continue your Midlife Mystic journey!
From | To | North Node | South Node |
| 25-May-1941 | 21-Nov-1942 | Virgo | Pisces |
| 22-Nov-1942 | 11-May-1944 | Leo | Aquarius |
| 12-May-1944 | 2-Dec-1945 | Cancer | Capricorn |
| 3-Dec-1945 | 2-Aug-1947 | Gemini | Sagittarius |
| 3-Aug-1947 | 25-Jan-1949 | Taurus | Scorpio |
| 26-Jan-1949 | 26-Jul-1950 | Aries | Libra |
| 27-Jul-1950 | 28-Mar-1952 | Pisces | Virgo |
| 29-Mar-1952 | 9-Oct-1953 | Aquarius | Leo |
| 10-Oct-1953 | 2-Apr-1955 | Capricorn | Cancer |
| 3-Apr-1955 | 4-Oct-1956 | Sagittarius | Gemini |
| 5-Oct-1956 | 16-Jun-1958 | Scorpio | Taurus |
| 17-Jun-1958 | 15-Dec-1959 | Libra | Aries |
| 16-Dec-1959 | 10-Jun-1961 | Virgo | Pisces |
| 11-Jun-1961 | 23-Dec-1962 | Leo | Aquarius |
| 24-Dec-1962 | 25-Aug-1964 | Cancer | Capricorn |
| 26-Aug-1964 | 19-Feb-1966 | Gemini | Sagittarius |
| 20-Feb-1966 | 19-Aug-1967 | Taurus | Scorpio |
| 20-Aug-1967 | 19-Apr-1969 | Aries | Libra |
| 20-Apr-1969 | 2-Nov-1970 | Pisces | Virgo |
| 3-Nov-1970 | 27-Apr-1972 | Aquarius | Leo |
| 28-Apr-1972 | 26-Oct-1973 | Capricorn | Cancer |
| 27-Oct-1973 | 9-Jul-1975 | Sagittarius | Gemini |
| 10-Jul-1975 | 7-Jan-1977 | Scorpio | Taurus |
| 8-Jan-1977 | 5-Jul-1978 | Libra | Aries |
| 6-Jul-1978 | 5-Jan-1980 | Virgo | Pisces |
| 6-Jan-1980 | 6-Jan-1980 | Leo | Aquarius |
| 7-Jan-1980 | 12-Jan-1980 | Virgo | Pisces |
| 13-Jan-1980 | 24-Sep-1981 | Leo | Aquarius |
| 25-Sep-1981 | 15-Mar-1983 | Cancer | Capricorn |
| 16-Mar-1983 | 11-Sep-1984 | Gemini | Sagittarius |
| 12-Sep-1984 | 6-Apr-1986 | Taurus | Scorpio |
| 7-Apr-1986 | 5-May-1986 | Aries | Libra |
| 6-May-1986 | 8-May-1986 | Taurus | Scorpio |
| 9-May-1986 | 2-Dec-1987 | Aries | Libra |
| 3-Dec-1987 | 22-May-1989 | Pisces | Virgo |
| 23-May-1989 | 18-Nov-1990 | Aquarius | Leo |
| 19-Nov-1990 | 1-Aug-1992 | Capricorn | Cancer |
| 2-Aug-1992 | 1-Feb-1994 | Sagittarius | Gemini |
| 2-Feb-1994 | 31-Jul-1995 | Scorpio | Taurus |
| 1-Aug-1995 | 24-Jan-1997 | Libra | Aries |
| 25-Jan-1997 | 20-Oct-1998 | Virgo | Pisces |
| 21-Oct-1998 | 8-Apr-2000 | Leo | Aquarius |
| 9-Apr-2000 | 12-Oct-2001 | Cancer | Capricorn |
| 13-Oct-2001 | 13-Apr-2003 | Gemini | Sagittarius |
| 14-Apr-2003 | 26-Dec-2004 | Taurus | Scorpio |
| 27-Dec-2004 | 22-Jun-2006 | Aries | Libra |
| 23-Jun-2006 | 14-Dec-2007 | Pisces | Virgo |
| 15-Dec-2007 | 21-Aug-2009 | Aquarius | Leo |
| 22-Aug-2009 | 3-Mar-2011 | Capricorn | Cancer |
| 4-Mar-2011 | 29-Aug-2012 | Sagittarius | Gemini |
| 29-Aug-2012 | 18-Feb-2014 | Scorpio | Taurus |
| 19-Feb-2014 | 11-Nov-2015 | Libra | Aries |
| 12-Nov-2015 | 9-May-2017 | Virgo | Pisces |
| 10-May-2017 | 6-Nov-2018 | Leo | Aquarius |
| 7-Nov-2018 | 5-May-2020 | Cancer | Capricorn |
| 6-May-2020 | 18-Jan-2022 | Gemini | Sagittarius |
| 19-Jan-2022 | 17-Jul-2023 | Taurus | Scorpio |
| 18-Jul-2023 | 11-Jan-2025 | Aries | Libra |
| 12-Jan-2025 | 26-Jul-2026 | Pisces | Virgo |
| 27-Jul-2026 | 26-Mar-2028 | Aquarius | Leo |
| 27-Mar-2028 | 23-Sep-2029 | Capricorn | Cancer |
| 24-Sep-2029 | 20-Mar-2031 | Sagittarius | Gemini |
