Fri, July 4, USA Independence Day: As the US celebrates it’s birthday, there could be some sour notes
especially in regards to relationships: grudges, resentments, and
criticism. But these serve to let the enduring qualities of our love
to come out. (Venus semisquare Saturn)
The planet Jupiter represents spiritual and religious aspiration; zeal, optimism, and enthusiasm; grandiosity, largesse or “bigness”; good fortune; broad intellectual understanding; travel; the perspective of new and different cultures. Negatively: over-exuberance, arrogance; over-indulgence and excess (similar to Venus); the neglect of important details (and therefore subsequent failure and loss); errors in judgment; and over-confidence.
Called Guru in Vedic Astrology; transits and progression to and from Jupiter indicate times of great energy and enthusiasm, seeming to PROMISE (instead of guaranteeing) good times. Usually there is a great abundance of ideas and grandiosity of discussions, the follow-up on which is another story.
Many times under a Jupiter influence people will spend a lot of money.
Under Jupiter transits usually consultations with spiritual or religious advisors go very well, the council from on high seems to really flow. Taking part in ceremonies and rituals during these times are particularly efficacious.
Jupiter has an actual blessing and protective influence.
If a person has a great ability to bring things to fruition, Jupiter influences can be extremely beneficial.
Rulership in SAGITTARIUS and PISCES. Exaltation in CANCER.
Debility in GEMINI and VIRGO. Fall in CAPRICORN.
Gemstone: Yellow Sapphire, index finger
Mantra: OM BRIHASPATAYA NAMAHA; OM GAM GANASHAYA NAMAHA
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Current Retrogrades:
Mercury ( to June 19), Jupiter,
Uranus, Neptune, Pluto
Lunations:
Full Moon Jun 18
New Moon July 3
Full Moon July 18
Perigee/Apogee: perigee = closest to Earth
apogee = farthest from Earth
Jun 3 Moon at perigee
Jun 16 Moon at apogee
Jul 1 Moon at perigee
Jul 14 Moon at apogee
Perihelion/Aphelion: perihelion = closest to Sun
aphelioin = farthest from Sun
Jul 4 Earth at aphelion
Jul 11Venus at perihelion
Jul 21Mercury at perihelion