April 17th: Mercury, Uranus, galaxy M88 and the Flame Nebula give us the opportunity to improve our daily routine with spontaneity and originality

April 17th: Mercury in contra parallel to Uranus and in opposition to spiral galaxy M88. The galaxy M88, which lies in the constellation Coma Berenices, is notorious for its clearly defined spiral structure, which represents order, regularity, and therefore, our daily routine. The transit of Mercury in opposition to this galaxy is an opportunity to vary our regular way of functioning, but without forcing it or trying to change it violently ... This means: let the window open to spontaneity, as it will enter as a refreshing breeze. The contra parallel between Mercury and Uranus reflects the manifestation of good ideas and an original approach, which, rather than going against our everyday procedures, will make them better ... Mercury is in a wide, but still valid, parallel with the Flame Nebula of the Orion constellation. The Flame Nebula represents resources and creativity, but that do not come so easily. To make available such resources in our lives, we must have a different approach to situations. Solutions will come as we are able to contemplate reality from another perspective. If we are not, everyday life can get out of control precisely in order to express this spontaneity...