JUPITER GOES DIRECT:
On Monday October 18th at 1:30 A.M. EDT the third in this series of reversals makes it a trifecta (LOL). So just what does Jupiter going direct imply? We call it the greater benefic, the expansive planet, the lucky and optimistic energy that is supposed to bring us all great prosperity and success. Well, sometimes it does. And I, along with most astrologers look forward to my Jupiter aspects and often find that they will bring good fortune my way. But astrology is far more complicated than just singling out one planet’s influence and expecting it to do the good or evil we have been taught to expect. There is a holistic approach to this study that I have adhered to for many years. It is the inclusion of all the planetary influences combined that figure in the outcome of a situation or a plan, not one. Pluto and Saturn have recently gone direct, and Mercury will follow later today after Jupiter starts running forward. This is a period of so much reversal of energy that we can expect the unexpected. That is not really an oxymoron. We prepare for what might be, not what will be, as we can’t truly know exactly what will be coming. This is a time when we are going to see things move at an accelerated pace. Not only are 4 planets reversing direction, but one of them is Mercury. And whenever that little imp starts running forward we have a time when things start to happen very quickly and there is a rush to catch up on all we feel we have missed or has laid dormant over the past three weeks. Now with Jupiter, the planet of expansion, growth and activity joining in this celestial dance we will see many issues come to a head very soon.
Jupiter will increase whatever it is in contact with. Sometimes it can indeed bring us luck or opportunities and at this time it will combine with Saturn & Pluto’s journey to enhance the expansion of our policies, both personally and collectively. I believe we will see a deal struck that will allow Biden and the Democrats to push forward their agenda and at least settle a few concerns that have been weighing on the nation. It will not satisfy many who want a bigger agenda, and Jupiter wants the biggest everything it can get, so you can expect a lot of grumbling and hand wringing. But if nothing gets done now it will prove disastrous for the Democrats in the mid-term elections.
But there are so many issues that require our attention and so much animosity in our culture it will take a lot more than the yearly reversal of the planets to upright the world on its axis. Jupiter rules the law, and it can also exacerbate some of the problems we are facing in our body politics including election concerns, legal issues about personal right, abortion, and the real big (Jupiter) question of how balanced is the Supreme Court and what will that mean in the coming years. As I said, Jupiter rules the law and it engages in big issue. There is no bigger issue in America than the Supreme Court, and whatever comes of this period we are entering you can bet that there will be some very large battles being fought on many fronts. The ongoing battle for the soul of America is intensifying and leading us to a ledge we have never been so close to in a century. As we slowly approach the beginning of yet another election cycle, both parties have been raising record amounts of money long in advance of the election. Well, what did you expect? This is the land of the free and the home of the bank accounts. Because Mercury also goes direct later this morning this is going to be a hell of a ride. Hang on tight and don’t swing your arms outside of the roller coaster seat.
MERCURY GOES DIRECT:
On Monday October 18th at 11:17 A.M. EDT Mercury finally turns around making it the fourth planet this month to go direct. This has been one heck of a retrograde. I’m hearing from people who have had all sorts of problems under this energy, some the usual issues with computers, phones, travel, etc., but many are of a more personal naturel. But what can you do? Astrology is stronger than life. Try to pay close attention to what you’re doing for the next few days as we get used to this reversal of energy. Yes, we will be in the shadow phase for some time. But I believe that once a planet reverses direction that is the main force of the influence. But that argument is for another time. Now as Mercury goes direct we will see a lot of things begin to move forward, including some political situations that have been stifled as well as personal issues. Relationships in particular will be affected as this has been taking place in Libra. Some things that have been ignored or kept close to the vest will probably come out now and you must be prepared to deal with them. So keep an open mind, try not to lose your cool and as we approach this powerful Aries Full Moon in a few days, don’t get upset about the small things. Try to keep a good perspective. As they say, don’t sweat the petty stuff, pet the sweaty stuff.
Mitchel , Your column is very enjoyable, however, you have maby non-US readers that would like to see a more global perspective rather than a US bubble perspective in your comments.
Thanks for your work.
In much appreciation.