Jupiter in Aquarius (January 5, 2009 – January 17, 2010)
Jupiter moves into Aquarius on January 5, 2009 for its year-long transit through this forward-thinking sign. After its march with Pluto into Capricorn throughout 2008, this archetypal change will bring much needed fresh air! Even in the midst of contracting realities and budgets, Jupiter can intuit opportunities ahead. Watch for internet podcasts to explode as Jupiter in Aquarius gets its message out to the masses.
Our intuition, or right-brain and sixth sense, evolves and expands as Jupiter moves through the zodiac. Jupiter relates to the principle of growth as well, both positive and negative. In Aquarius, we may receive repeated messages about the future. Several things may be happening – leaping ahead or defending the past because we fear to change the status quo.
The archetype of Aquarius, ruled by Uranus, relates to the individuated un-consciousness. When Aquarius is activated the unconscious mind releases all kinds of information up into our conscious mind. This doesn’t happen in a nice a-b-c fashion though. We must make sense of the repeated messages that pop up again and again.
There may be messages related to the past - within both current and past lives, which we must process through in order to heal and liberate from the past. Aquarius also relates to the archetype of “shock and trauma” from events, which can create PTSD – post-traumatic stress disorder. The current economic upsets may be re-triggering financial stress of all kinds, collectively and individually. Souls may feel paralyzed.
When PTSD re-surfaces, Jupiter can bring about broader understandings to the old events. This can allow us to move on by recognizing the lessons we need to learn from painful events of the past. Many souls will experience old memories popping up into consciousness in order to heal. Jupiter can show us new ways to become more fiscally responsible, or hold healthy boundaries in relationships. We may recognize more natural spiritual principles which allow us to look at past hurts and heal them.
There may be messages related to the present space/time continuum that we would rather just avoid and suppress. Jupiter in Aquarius will not let this happen. Saturn retrograde in Virgo the first four months of 2009 may find us worrying and fretting more than usual about “what-ifs.” We may find ourselves feeling guilty for silly reasons. Jupiter will keep circling around the issues until we understand what is triggering us.
Jupiter rules Sagittarius, so its transit through the zodiac also evolves our understanding of natural spiritual laws and principles. We may recognize conditioned religious guilt (versus natural guilt) and find ourselves needing to break free – leaving our current religious practices – and questing for deeper answers. Some examples are religions that do not allow women to have leadership roles or that enforce celibacy. Natural spirituality embraces sexuality as a natural part of life, rather than pushing guilt if sex is enjoyed for anything other than procreation.
There may be messages related to the future that just surface into consciousness, again and again. The more these messages repeat themselves, the more likely it is that they are directions - from our own soul, pointing a way of natural soul growth. Issues arise when these messages are in stark contrast to current reality and security structures. (An example is seeing one self alone when in the midst of a marriage and diapers. ) In these cases, we ignore the messages until life explodes in our face. Today, this could be common in the arena of work and career. We sense ourselves doing something different and yet ignore the signs to make a career change. Our employer goes bankrupt.
Jupiter is growth and expansion, and sometimes Jupiter taketh away in order to create a void into which we can then evolve. Human consciousness creates security through consistency, so changes are not always welcome. Yet change/evolution is our only constant on the deepest levels. Jupiter in Aquarius always gives us the message of what is coming. The big question, how well are we paying attention?
There will be technological advancements through Jupiter in Aquarius, as well as spiritual leaps of growth. The two – spirituality (Jupiter) and technology (Aquarius) – may combine in various fashions. We can now attend church via TV and the internet. There is a “new age” movement in recognizing that “thoughts are things” or consciousness creates matter. The possibilities are endless, and entrepreneurialism will unfold in these areas.
More shopping will be done online, and international marketing via the web will get products all over the world. Jupiter in Aquarius can create an explosion in cyber-education, both traditional and alternative. Wikipedia – the free online, public-written encyclopedia – will become more accepted. Information overload will have some souls opting out of the web, or recognizing the need for boundaries.
The last time Jupiter was in Aquarius (1997) it made a conjunction to Uranus, and computers and the internet exploded into households. During its current Aquarius transit, Jupiter will conjunct Neptune three times as follows:
May 27, 2009 – Jupiter conjunct Neptune at 26/27 degrees Aquarius.
July 10, 2009 – Jupiter conjunct Neptune at 26 degrees Aquarius, both retrograde.
December 21, 2009 – Jupiter conjunct Neptune at 24/25 degrees Aquarius.
Spiritual revolution is a strong theme. The masses will start to get it that consciousness really does create matter. We live in a holographic universe. What we put our energy – beliefs, thoughts, feelings – manifests into our physical realities, both negative and positive. Over the long term, this will be extremely freeing – to recognize that we can create and control our future through our own consciousness.
To some this will be scary, especially those whose consciousness is caught up in conceptualizing outer forces of power telling them how to think and what to do. It could be threatening to human-made conditionings such as religions, if and when the masses realize they do not need an outside intermediary to save them. It could be exciting: like-minded groups of people creating new social structures based upon common beliefs and thought processes.
Jupiter in Aquarius could see mass contagions – collective stress as unemployment rises through the Pluto in Capricorn economic re-structuring, especially with Saturn still in Virgo. We may see grassroots uprisings re-addressing basic human rights, and including health care rights as well. Aquarius is an air sign so collective contagions could happen through air-born health scares. A common scenario would be some type of bio-warfare outbreak.
Even positive changes can be stressful. It will be important through Jupiter in Aquarius to de-stress on a regular basis through things like meditation, nature walks, healthy dietary practices, and consistent exercise routines. Even talking things through will help relieve stress. When Aquarius pops things up into consciousness, it can be so un-settling that it disrupts sleep patterns, re-enforcing the need for calming, de-stressing activities.
Friendships will become important again. Friends and family, family and friends – these are common themes for Jupiter in Aquarius and Pluto in Capricorn. Relationships will replace stuff. Community living will become hip again, with economic reasons as a driving force. Consensus Jupiter in Aquarius may draw lines in the sand between group differences and exclude. Evolving Jupiter in Aquarius – individuating and spiritualizing – will draw inclusive circles, manifestly honoring unity in diversity.
The Pluto in Scorpio generation (1983/84-1995) will experience crises in action from Jupiter making a first quarter square aspect to their natal Pluto. The “entitlement” generation will wonder if there will be enough resources to go around. They will learn to be better recyclers on the planet. Some are angry and may turn into another “war” generation. Some will create fantastic inventions.
The Pluto in Libra generation (1971/72-1984/84) will experience a first quarter trine aspect from transiting Jupiter. They will be the grassroots voice of social changes, supporting equity on many levels. They must guard against laziness, expecting others to create the relationship changes they wish to see in the world. This generation can be a guiding light towards peace, creating examples of how to overcome differences and get along with each other.
The Pluto in Virgo generation (1956/57/58-1971/72) will experience a waxing, gibbous phase inconjunct aspect from Jupiter. They are also feeling Saturn in Virgo bring about major reality crises in their lives from 2007-2010. This generation will feel the stress and worry about their careers. They can create more equitable health care as they rise into positions of leadership on the planet, and notice their own aging process. This is the internet generation and they must balance the mental overloads with spirit-based peace practices.
The Pluto in Leo generation (1936/37/38-1956/57/58) will experience Jupiter in Aquarius opposing their natal Pluto (which represents the soul). Objectivity is the major theme for them in all areas of life. Some will experience creative roadblocks as they are forced to look at a larger picture. Some will be creative dynamos on the planet. Their leadership role is not over yet. They are meant to lay the seed thoughts for the coming Aquarian Age by personally and collectively taking on the role of wise elder. Many will feel a sense of urgency about this. It is time for another ‘60s revolution, and this time, cosmically articulated as Pluto in Capricorn, passion must give way to maturity – to an inner knowing of when to fight and when to create peace. Global friendship is the message of a Leo Pluto wise elder resonating with Jupiter in Aquarius.
The Pluto in Cancer generation (1912/13/14-1936/37/38) will experience a waning, full phase inconjunct aspect from transiting Jupiter. Kicking and screaming, they must relinquish their power to youth. Many will not understand the rapid changes of the day. Those who have worked upon emotional self-reliance will still share their wisdom as they feel the march of transiting Pluto in Capricorn approaching opposition to their natal Pluto (a rare aspect reached around 120-125 years of age). Jupiter in Aquarius can be quite androgynous, and this “tradition at all costs” generation will still oppose many gender rights issues. They must create emotional peace and open-mindedness towards the future as they return to spirit world.
For the next year (January 5, 2009 – January 17, 2010) Jupiter’s consciousness expansion will explode in a variety of ways. Be as open to change as possible. When the repeating messages show up in your world, pay attention to them. They are your guiding lights through the changing times ahead. Find your courage to liberate from the past and be different. Be yourself, a unique creative spark of Source energy.