JUPITER ENTERS TAURUS:
On Tuesday May 16th at 1:20 P.M. EDT Jupiter moves on after its travels through Aries. I often combine the transit of Jupiter through Aries and Taurus, at least when examining the financial markets. Aries is the beginning, the first step, while Taurus is often considered the values, money and possessions that follow that beginning. Taurus rules the 2nd house, often called the house of money. But that is an oversimplification that I go into in detail in my recent webinar on www.astrologyhub.com. Historically when Jupiter enters Aries it usually creates a positive atmosphere for the equity markets. But the real financial growth often occurs when Jupiter enters Taurus. Can we expect that this time? Well, as much as astrologers like finite definitions and to see each transit recreate the exact same results each time it occurs, that isn’t the case. We are still in a shaky market. A recession is possible, although I have never thought we were heading into a deep one, and even if there is a downturn I believe it will be mild and short lived. The tech stocks have made a serious recovery from the downward spiral of the past 2 years. So I am optimistic that we may see an upswing and a bull market in the 2nd half of 2023. Taurus rules the 2nd house of money, and with Jupiter traveling here historically it is usually very good for the equities.
In your personal life, Jupiter’s ability to expand and create an optimistic and enthusiastic atmosphere should help in our relationships. This Venus ruled sign wants peace and harmony, and the combination of Venus and Jupiter is often a harbinger of good things and positive growth, both personally and collectively. We are sitting at the Dark of the Moon, with a New Moon in Taurus on Friday. It’s a time of completions and new beginnings. And Jupiter’s energy is just what we need right now.