JUPITER RETROGRADES:

On Thursday July 28^th at 4:37 P.M. EDT the biggest planet in the solar system begins its backward motion right on this Leo New Moon. Historically the reversal of Jupiter has often been a reversal in the markets, usually expressed as a slowdown in financial growth. But there are times when this aspect simply implies a change in direction of the equities and underlying economic data. Since the markets have been going down for some time, this could represent a reversal with the equities moving upward. Will that be the case this time, or will it exacerbate the recent downward spiraling we have been experiencing? While it’s tempting to assume that this will mean a recession in both financial and personal issues, and there is a good reason to think that way, it might also imply that the inflation numbers will begin to improve. Remember, Jupiter rules all things that are expansive, and that is exactly what inflation means. With it retrograding, there is a strong possibility that we will see inflation subside over the coming months. The expansion of prices and the increase in demand are what we have seen over the past year. Now with the planet of expansion reversing direction we may see the price of certain commodities, including oil food, clothing, etc. begin to settle down. Well, let’s see what the coming weeks show us.

On a personal level, this is a time to consolidate your energy and your resources. If you’re involved in a project that requires a big push, you would be wise to ensure that not only do you have the necessary assets to make that move, but also be certain that it is what you want and need for the long-term. It will be difficult to curb your enthusiasm (apologies to Larry David), but that might be just what you should do, at least until we get used to this energy. I don’t believe that anyone should sit out half a year of a retrograding outer planet before moving forward. That would imply that nothing can be accomplished 50% of the time. That’s not how astrology works. But it does take some time to assimilate that meaning of the aspect and to redesign your boundaries and your objectives. Take a few weeks to examine your ongoing projects and goals and make certain that they still are valid. If so, then you may wish to reevaluate just what you want from the venture and slow down its growth to compensate for the actions you are taking, and for any limitation that you may incur.