Cancer Monthly Horoscope April 2009Cancer Monthly Horoscope April 2009 | Astrology Zodiac Sign: Cancer

(June 20 - July 22)

Passion runs a little hotter than usual early this month – not enough to turn you into an April Fool, but pretty close. You'd do almost anything to impress, outdo or outlast (sexually, athletically or otherwise) anyone dense enough to compete with you. Your desire to win, to exceed everyone's expectations and essentially knock the living hell out of others is substantial, baby! Ironically, the more you have on the line right now, the harder you try. There is absolutely NO timidity in your temperament. You are the meanest, feistiest crab on the shoreline – got the biggest claws, too. Are you the scariest crustacean or what? You know, I gotta tell ya: I love a really tough crab. You win practically every round this month. Sure, things begin on a sour note with a bitter squirt of lemon, but in the end is pure pleasure and luxury.

Anticipate a few fisticuffs (translation: clawcuffs) around the 4th. The Full Moon, however, brings out the best in you: your attention to detail, your determination to protect what is near and dear to you and, of course, your most valuable personal property. You're one of those critters that believe in passing on treasures to the beloved friends and relatives, even if it means going without, at times for yourself. You don't necessarily live large in the greedy, bling-infested way. You live a rather discrete life, far away from expecting extra special treatment. If you have a maid, you'd just as soon help her set up the buffet. In other words, you're pretty damn loveable and real to the core.

The 15th is hot, bothered and wild. Sudden attractions that you hadn't planned on could occur. They might last about 5 minutes tops, but count as some of the most memorable 5 minutes you've ever enjoyed. Venus moves direct on the 17th, suggesting that your home gets better and better. You feel more comfy, more relaxed, more at peace. You can finally hear yourself think, create a little something that turns out to be pretty fab, and welcome a few wonderful friends into your comfy abode.

Your thinking gets clearer and your ability to mentally and emotionally connect with others also improves. This feels like a spiritual rebirth – because it is and you earned it. You're advised to say nothing until you're done with contracts and all signatures are dry. This won't be easy because a New Moon on the 24th is so dynamic and empowering for you that you'll want to shout it from the rooftops. By the time April 30th rolls around, it'll be impossible to clam up and remain silent, so go ahead and make a splash!

Monthly touchstone: Obsidian.