Jupiter has entered Gemini where he will reside for the following 12 months. This is good news for all the mutable signs – namely Gemini/Sagittarius and Virgo/Pisces and also the other air signs Libra and Aquarius, and Aries and Leo – because Jupiter brings good fortune, expansion and optimism into our lives – and right now, I think that will do us all a power of good.
It will be a slow journey along early to mid-Gemini as Jupiter changes retrograde at 16 Gemini in early October to go back to 6 Gemini January/February 2013. This means that those of us who have the Sun after what would effectively be the 7th of the months in all the above signs, (i.e. June, September, and so on) will have to wait until April 2013 when Jupiter will then leap through the end of Gemini to get into his favourite sign Cancer at the end of next June. It hardly seems fair, however, the recent transits of Jupiter have really only taken up half each sign. In fact, Jupiter will not sweep through a whole sign in one year until 2021, so many of us will miss out on the strongest Jupiter moments. We have to accept it as the soul choice we made when came into this lifetime for our soul experiences this time round.
I have long thought that Jupiter is the planet of Attraction along with Venus, of course. However, they attract on different levels – Venus on relationships, art and personal values; and Jupiter on more spiritual thoughts, long distance journeys, out-of-the-box thinking, expansion and optimism. Now I know that in these times of great distress for many of us, it is hard to be optimistic and expansive – however, there will be certain areas in your life where a feeling of optimism may occur within you. I don’t think that either Venus or Jupiter really create events per se; I do think, though, that they can give a feeling of positive energy that will then make your vibrations very attractive indeed. Then events can happen because you feel good about yourself, despite all the doom and gloom around you.
When Jupiter entered Gemini last week I was so bombarded by the needs of other people around me that I couldn’t find the time to write my blog – and I’m sure that many of you who are writers, will appreciate that any writing project requires a certain peace and quiet for thinking time. And that I didn’t have.
Jupiter in Gemini – this means that all forms of communication, teaching, writing, short journeys, talking, siblings, mass media, are being expanded, due to Jupiter’s action. Jupiter rules Sagittarius and Pisces (along with Neptune) which are the two signs that are opposite and square Gemini. So, too much of a good thing could be the order of the day, an overdoing, over-thinking, overacting, can all result from this placement. It may be that you need to learn a new language fast and feel as if your life depends on it, which may be the case; or you are invited to give a talk on your latest ideas – tomorrow, without being able to plan for the best results. Feeling under pressure is the key here, until you learn how to handle it.
Look back to 2001 and before that part of 1988-89 for how previous Jupiter transits in Gemini have worked for you. What were you thinking, doing and with whom? See if this year resonates with those times and become your own research programme.
Although Venus is also in early Gemini, she very saucily skips out of Jupiter’s way and doesn’t meet up with him at all. And that’s how Gemini can be – quick footed, agile and clever. After all, why would she want her more ephemeral values challenged by the master of broad and meaningful thinking?
A brief description of Jupiter in all the signs follows – remember it’s for the whole year:
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NB – The readings below can either be read from your Sun Sign – ie your birthday – or your Ascendant sign, which is calculated from your time of birth. You could try also reading it from your Moon Sign, as Hindu astrologers suggest.
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Aries : 21st March – 20th April: Jupiter in your 3rd House all year brings many new opportunities for short journeys, with good things happening for your siblings and in your neighbourhood. Lots of paperwork and documents to be signed. You may start writing a travel book as Jupiter rules both your 9th house of long journeys and 12th House of imagination.
Taurus: 19th April – 20th May: Jupiter in your 2nd House brings new possibilities for expanding your financial life. This year could bring opportunities to start a business with a friend, or group of friends, as Jupiter rules both your 8th House of shared resources and your 11th House of friendships.
Gemini: 20th May – 20th June: With Jupiter in your 1st House, it’s all about YOU! You may feel wired from time to time as you are literally buzzing with energy. Relationships both at work and on a more intimate level can be highlighted as Jupiter rules both your 7th House of partners and your 10th House of career.
Cancer: 21st June – 22nd July: With Jupiter in your 12th House of imagination and the mystics, you would be advised to calm your mind down by learning to meditate, write poetry or walk by the sea. It maybe to your advantage to take a work related course with some of your colleagues as Jupiter rules both your 9th House of higher education and 6th House of work.
Leo: 22nd July – 22nd August: Jupiter in your 11th House brings new friends, possibly from a different culture, language or belief system, which could demand a deal of tolerance on your part. Children may demand more from you financially than you would wish as Jupiter rules both your 5th House of children and 8th House of mortgages and shared resources. It could also herald the end of some longterm debt situation that sets you free of worries.
Virgo: 22nd August – 22nd September: Jupiter in your 10th House of career could bring you to the notice of the powers that be – all that dedication to service could finally get noticed! This could be helpful domestically and relationship-wise as Jupiter rules both your 7th House of relationships and your 4th House of domestic and family life.
Libra: 22nd September – 23rd October: Jupiter in your 9th House of long distance travel, foreign languages, higher education can bring many opportunities for real life expansion. Lucky you! You may find that you have to change your route to work and meet new and interesting people who open your eyes to new ways of doing things as Jupiter rules both your 3rd House of short journeys and 6th house of work.
Scorpio 23rd October – 21st November: Jupiter in your 8th House of debts can offer you freedom from them and bring new business opportunities that open up your life again. You may soon find that your personal finances take a real lift and bring a sense of excitement again after a long time of feeling held down by life as Jupiter rules both your 2nd House of earnings and your 5th House enjoyment.
Sagittarius 21st November – 21st December: Jupiter in your 7th House of relationships means that you will be focussed on others and maybe someone new, positive and permanent coming into your life. This is a heartwarming period for you and offers the possibility to build a nest to share with someone special as Jupiter rules both your 1st House of desires and 4th House of home. Or if you are living in a different country you may decide to go back to your roots – not alone, though.
Capricorn 21st December -19th January: Jupiter in your 6th House of work can see you getting busier than you have been for 12 years, expanding your team of co-workers. This is a time of many short journeys taken and also events in the lives of your siblings and cousins. You may have a new neighbourhood to explore, perhaps by water, that gives you a sense of spirituality as Jupiter rules both your 3rd House of short journeys and 12th House of mystical matters.
Aquarius 20th January – 19th February: Jupiter in your 5th House brings fun with a capital ‘F’ to liven up your love life and enjoyment in general. This is a time of personal friendships expanding with people from many different walks of life and belief systems and also the possibility of expanding your personal finances as well as Jupiter rules both your 2nd house of earnings and your 11th House of friendships.
Pisces 19th February – 20th March: Jupiter in your 4th House of the domestic front and family may see you expanding your home to include either an office, a granny flat or a lodger. However it works out, it will be enjoyable for you. You may find that your career takes off and that you are very much in demand – the whole world suddenly seems to notice you, no matter how much you would like to hide away! Jupiter rules both your 1st House of your own interests and your 10th House of career.
