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Energy builds while Jupiter (at 22 degrees Capricorn) makes its station and turns retrograde Friday, May 9th. Jupiter rules Sagittarius, the sign of optimism, cheerfulness, the “glass is half full” attitude. Jupiter is about an inner knowing, a connection to Truth, seeing “the big picture” and having a sense of adventure as we go.
During this retrograde period, we need to turn to this inner knowing for guidance when situations or people are unclear. Instead of getting caught up with “who said what” or “who did what”, listen within. This is a good practice anyway but particularly when Jupiter is retrograde. At least once a day, spend some quiet time in reflection, prayer or meditation, just listening to Divine guidance. This all-loving support system will stimulate a knowing within that leads to success. It is not only rejuvenating but keeps us aware and present.
Living consciously takes discipline. Tuning into your higher self (not the egoic self) is what Jupiter would teach us. We need to make sure we don’t sweat the small stuff but instead stay aligned with “the bigger picture”.
As April begins….. Pluto, at 1 degree Capricorn, goes stationary retrograde which means it turns direction as seen from Earth. This slow movement magnifies and builds Pluto’s influence.
Power packed Pluto is already intense and as it makes its station we may see an increase in explosions, upheavals, and dramatic changes happening. These can be from the hands of man, but also from earth and nature. As we saw when the Full Moon squared Pluto we had to deal with closures and new beginnings, releasing and renewing. Pluto rules the cycles of life and transforming from the lower self to the Higher.
I’m reminded of the triumphant Phoenix rising from the ashes and the beautiful butterfly resulting from the caterpillar’s transformation. We are moving from our lower ego self to our Higher sense of self by aligning with all powerful Divine Love. Actually it’s a matter of remembering who we really are and our Divine Source. In this way we evolve, transform, ascend.
So I say…..when the (blank) hits the fan, let it be fertilizer for growth….. so to speak.
