Jupiter enters Aquarius-Yeah!

What's my prediction for 2009? Those who plan now while actively working with their fears will reap the benefits by June. This morning I listened to financial advisers talk about the severe contraction in the money markets. Saturn rules the energy of contraction in astrology; Jupiter rules the energy of expansion. They work together as a planetary pair governing the 1st and 2nd chakras in the body. Why pay attention to this astrology stuff?

What goes on within me, goes on around me. Saturn moves into retrograde this week until May 2009. Saturn brings your dreams into form, so there is a time out to gather up the energy needed to move forward. Re-organize. Saturn and Jupiter work in tandem, Saturn contracts and Jupiter expands- in breath- out breath.

Fear can cause you to hold your breath in, trust allows you to release the breath out. If I get in balance and manage my energy, then I can ride the waves of contraction and expansion. Manifest my intentions. That requires planning and focus.

Plan now for clarity later. Everything is Aquarius.

Starting 2009 your dance card is filled with Mercury/Jupiter in Aquarius. Jupiter changes signs, moves from Capricorn into visionary Aquarius on January 5, 2009. Mercury retrogrades in Aquarius Jan 11–Feb 1, 2009 but first Mercury moved into its shadow on December 26th.

Why clue you in so early? What’s coming up is important for those following the Law of Attraction [Abraham-Hicks Video on right sidebar] and Deliberate Creation. Did you pick your Word of the Year? Holidays will come and go, and the Mercury retrograde will already be in play. That's why the mantra Plan now for clarity later.

Jupiter enters Aquarius printable pdf.
Here's a zodiac cheat sheet Aquarius through the Houses.

Jupiter changes signs and moves from Capricorn into visionary Aquarius on January 5, 2009. Jupiter holds three meet-ups with quicksilver Mercury:

• December 29, 2008 at 29º Capricorn
• January 18, 2009 at 04º Aquarius
• February 23, 2009 at 12º Aquarius

Jupiter spent 2008 in the sign Capricorn-the taskmaster; Jupiter's expansive energy felt tethered to the ground- it's hard to explore when one is forced to wear concrete boots. The call of Jupiter in Capricorn? Stay grounded while developing a new structure even amongst fear, chaos and change.

HOW TO WORK WITH THIS INFORMATION:

• Put reminders of the above dates on your calendar.
• What's thrown your off balance during the Holidays? That is the grist for the mill and a path for doing your own soul retrieval.
• Journal about the years Jupiter was in Aquarius.
• Create a SoulCollage card about Jupiter in Aquarius energy
• Check out The Work of Byron Katie [thanks to Barbara's post at Silverwheel Astrology]

Fiery Jupiter asks you to take a risk, step into your Authentic Self, more so when Jupiter moves through Aquarius. Jupiter's about truth and wisdom. Authenticity. In a birth chart the placement of Jupiter shows your natural ability, how to embrace your 'original medicine' and embody this expansive energy for self and the community you serve.

"Look at me, I'm doing it, you can too."

One becomes 'THE TEACHER' of their Jupiter energy by traveling beyond the known, learning something new, mastering the energy it and then teaching from that experience. Jupiter asks us to connect with, embody the 'God of our understanding' through our inner knowing [versus what we are told about God].

Jovial Jupiter! is a teacher with an attitude. I feel a new level of freedom coming on! Aquarius energy represents:

• Inventive Solutions- Understanding how things work.
• Seeing the Future- New trends and unconventional approaches.
• Humanitarian Attitudes- Operating from a larger world view.
• Revelation- Unexpected surprises or results.
• Humor- Objectivity, Tools of Divination
• Friends- Reciprocity, the giving and receiving, networking
• Excessive Attachment- Fear of involvement, inflexible opinions, cold aloofness

The last time Jupiter was in Aquarius? 1997. Jupiter takes 12 years to move through the 12 houses in your birth chart.

• Where is Aquarius in your chart?
• Any planets in Aquarius?
• What was happening in -1997, 1985, 1973 and 1961? When Jupiter was in Aquarius?
• What tripped you up, what did you accomplish? Take that information to the next level. Become conscious.
• Where is Jupiter in your chart?
• Aquarius is where the action is in the first quarter of 2009.

Whether you know astrology or not...reflect and journal about those years Jupiter spent in Aquarius. Plan now for clarity later. Mercury rules all forms of communication. Officially Mercury retrogrades on January 11, 2009 at 8 degrees of Aquarius. However Mercury moved into it’s shadow at 22 degrees of Capricorn, December 26, 2008 and will be back at that point on February 1st. Mercury represents the way we think.

Oh the holidays, let the fun begin. Jupiter and Mercury hold three meetings:

The 1st Mercury/Jupiter Meet-up: December 29th, 2008 at 29º Capricorn. Sabian Symbol "A WOMAN READING TEA LEAVES". Two years ago we had a New Moon in Capricorn at exactly the same degree.

What have you been working on for the past two years? Jupiter rules the 2nd chakra in the body- the emotional body, the sexual center. Saturn rules the 1st chakra. In order to expand into something our emotions must be balanced. In order to manifest our vision- we need to be rooted, stay grounded. Certainly the last two years have been a journey through fear- yours, mine and the collective.

Jupiter wants to expand/Mercury wants clear thinking and focus. Saturn continues to move through Virgo cleaning up old patterns and habits that keep us stuck in the past. Read about Saturn in Virgo here.

For the last six months Uranus in Pisces, the ruler of Aquarius is opposing Saturn in Virgo. The last time this opposition occurred was 42 years ago. How old were you then? Any ahas?

The good news is the Aquarius area of your chart sees a lot of action in the first quarter of the new year. Making way for the weird and unorthodox to move into the mainstream. Time to shed those concrete boots. By March, the spring planting, the New Moon in Aries there is an opportunity for clarity to move stalled projects forward. Right thought meets right timing.

The 2nd Mercury/Jupiter Meet-up:

Mercury goes retrograde and meets up with Jupiter on January 18, 2009 at 4º Aquarius. Do you have any planets in your chart at 4º of Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and/or Aquarius? The Sabian Symbol for 4º Aquarius A HINDU HEALER GLOWS WITH MYSTIC HEALING POWER.

What does that symbol mean for you? Mercury Retrogrades are do-overs. It's all about transmutation of fearful thoughts, and the ability to transfigure. Go to Light! Because Mercury/Jupiter squares the Moon in Scorpio embrace the healing of your emotional body, moon, mother issues, food issues.

Each of us bring a sacred responsibility to let go of the past. Paradigms, the old way of thinking are being dismantled by Pluto in Capricorn. Dismantling old structures is not fun, the process of dismemberment makes people- especially the older populace very nervous, and at times downright nasty. *sigh*

How are you shaped by your mother's fears? How do her issues hold you back? What messages do you carry that does not serve your path today? Transfiguration is the key to healing. Forgiveness is in order. Love.

At the 2nd Mercury/Jupiter meet-up... Venus/Uranus in Pisces opposes Saturn in Virgo. The Law of Attraction is governed by the Venusian energy. This is a good omen. The key is to let go of old outdated forms. Structures that no longer serve you. You've had two years to make revisions. Now do something with what you came to teach. Plan now for clarity later.

To learn about transmutation and transfiguration read Sandra Ingerman's book Medicine for the Earth.

The Final Mercury/Jupiter Meet-up:

Mercury moves out of retrograde on February 1st and meets up again with Jupiter in Aquarius on February 23rd at 12º Aquarius. The Sabian Symbol for this degree PEOPLE ON A VAST STAIRCASE GRADUATED UPWARD.

We are all operating at different levels of understanding, but we have come a long way these past two years. Over the last 45 days what has been revealed to you. Planning is done, now the laser like focus of Aquarius is ready to transform. It's okay to be weird to feel weird. Free thinkers are not the norm, and are change agents for the manifesting the future. If you read this blog, then you are one of the change agents. What's next?

The Vision. Embrace this Power Period.

If Jupiter takes 12 years to circle your birth chart, now is the time to clearly state what your intentions are. Jupiter in Aquarius is like the energy of an 11th house new moon power period. Where do you want to be in five years? The Call? Birthing innovative solutions to existing problems with laser like focus…

If you can look in your birth chart, to the house where Aquarius sits. The zodiac cheat sheet will help. I feel this Mercury retrograde is extremely important for those following the Law of Attraction and Deliberate Creation; that's why I am cluing you in early. Set the intention, now, not in the middle of it all.

Consciously reflect backwards in order to go forward. Work actively with these energies by:

• Look and see what house Aquarius is working and learning you.
• A Vision Board for 2009–especially between December 26 and January 11th. Creating a vision board sets a strong intention of what you want– that spurs an inner dialog with the hidden unconscious- your sweet and sour.[How to create a vision board]
• More linear in approach and don’t like vision boards, then Christina Merkley has created a series of free coaching tools to take you through the visioning process on paper.

During the Holiday Cheer, plan now for clarity later.