April 17 Birthday Horoscope

Mars conjuncts Uranus around the time of your birthday this year, suggesting bursts of creativity and energy that help you to further your goals. It can also point to bursts of anger that requires some managing. It is easier than usual to break free from habits that have previously held you back from going after what you want in life. This can be a year when bursts of restlessness, rebellion, and impatience figure prominently. You have a tendency to take risks and to act on sudden impulses without considering consequences. You assert your will and individuality powerfully, and you are ready to fight for freedom. There may be changes in work schedules, or life's circumstances could challenge you in such a way that you need to change your goals or actions. This can also be a time when you tend to resist others and challenge them if they are trying to hold you back. You possess more courage than usual to do things that break the routine, and confrontations engaged in this year could clear the air and help you to move forward.

Jupiter, Neptune, and Chiron sextile the Sun in your Return chart, suggesting that you are more aware of moral issues, and have a stronger than usual desire to improve and learn in the period ahead of you. This is a fortunate influence that implies optimism and confidence are with you, and you are able to attract fortunate circumstances into your life as a result. Problems are easier to resolve this year. Your social life will likely increase and bring you in contact with more influential, powerful, or simply happy and helpful people. Travel opportunities are likely. It is not uncommon to marry, have children, graduate college, increase income, do freelance work, get a promotion, publish a book, or receive public recognition under this influence. Matters related to universities, higher education, organized religion, publishing, legal affairs, and foreign interests proceed smoothly. This is an excellent year in which to seek advanced training or to further your education. Sun/Jupiter aspects often correlate with ceremonies that formally acknowledge past achievements. You are likely to enjoy good humor, optimism, and a larger perspective on matters that keeps you from getting lost in details or overly frustrated by everyday stresses and strains.

Your intuition is heightened, and you’re often in the right place at the right time. You are more naturally tuned in to your imaginative and artistic side. This is a good year for self-improvement programs or efforts. You have the chance to shine, largely because you are projecting yourself with self-respect and modesty at once. You are especially appealing and charming just by being yourself. Opportunities—both personal and professional—are likely to present themselves as a result. You are not looking for credit for what you do, which frees you up to get it anyhow! Teaching others may be part of the picture, informally or formally.

Venus widely conjuncts Mars and Uranus, and forms a square to Pluto. This suggests romantic and creative excitement. It can be an erotic and intense energy, but the extreme passions it arouses can also express themselves in jealousies and possessiveness. Something tiny can trigger all sorts of buried emotions, and this can be very revealing! If you find yourself dredging up old hurts, examine the emotional "slush" you've been carrying around with you. Avoid taking it out on your partner or on yourself. This aspect can also suggest making a large purchase or payment and having to adjust your spending as a result. Strong romantic and creative passions are stimulated this year, and unusual or exciting circumstances surrounding love and social contact are likely to occur.

Mercury trine Saturn around the time of your birthday suggests that advances in intellectual and mental pursuits are likely, as you make steady progress that has long-lasting results. This sometimes suggests a need for solitude when you work, or a year in which you often retreat to work on specific tasks on your own. You might be required to travel for business purposes. It can also indicate that young people in your life are more mature or serious in their approach to life. Thinking in realistic and practical terms is your best bet, and the need for tangible results for your efforts is strong.