TRANSITING JUPITER RETROGRADE

Transiting Jupiter went retrograde on January 8, 2016 and will remain retrograde until May 9, 2016.  It will be in the sign of Virgo and will move between 9-23 degrees.  If you have planets at these degrees and in particular planets in Virgo or linked by square, opposition, trine and sextile, you will be under the influence of this retrograde Jupiter.

The natal house position as well as the house that Jupiter is transiting will be the areas of life that will be being influenced in your chart.  The planets linked to this Jupiter transit will also have to be looked at and their nature and house placement will be part of the equation. 

There is the potential for dramatic change in these areas of life, but whoever is affected will have to put a lot of energy into making things happen.  Jupiter could be considered a lazy planet because of its positive attributes and the feelings linked to Jupiter are very easy going.  Although the energy is opportunistic, many affected will want to sit back and wait for something good to happen but effort may be required.  Sometimes we are able to just sit back and wait, although much depends on other transits to this position and the general condition of Jupiter in the natal chart as well as what is defined in the progressed chart.

Jupiter will offer a chance to truly get in touch with our inner personality and also our connection with spirituality and our own personal philosophy on life.  This is particularly true during this retrograde cycle.  This is a time for reflection on and integration of these philosophies into our lives.  We may reflect on life from a past prospective and desire to make changes to motivate us forward in a more progressive state.  We will, beyond a doubt, have to deal with ourselves up close and person.  We will have to take an honest approach and see things as they truly are.

As Jupiter makes aspects during this cycle, we can address these issues and make adjustments evoking a change in a positive manner.  This is a time of inner awareness and growth by activating desired conditions through a persistent effort.  Once again the area of life that may be subject to these desires for change is reflected in the houses under this influence in our own personal charts.  For example if the tenth house is part of the unfolding, you could work towards advancing your business or career.  If the seventh house is involved, you could set in motion the preparation for a wedding date or business venture with someone of great significance.

Jupiter in itself is very spiritual, altruistic and philosophic in its overall nature.  It promotes positive action, reinforces our connection with spirituality and is at its strongest during this period (and especially when it is stationing retrograde or stationing direct).  This could last for a few days upon the retrograde cycle and when it is finishing its cycle.  Check your 2016 ephemeris for the exact dates. 

Remember we will have to push ourselves forward during these times for any action to take place.

The house positions involved and the general theme of the progressions will define the details of this overall time frame.  This is a good time to review your choices in life and perhaps decide to take on more schooling or make plans for travel.  Investments of different natures under the right conditions, as defined in the overall condition of our charts, can be utilized and brought to fruition during this cycle. 

Some of the actions that take place during this cycle are coming to completion because of actions taken prior to this retrograde time frame.  This will be a direct result of past efforts by us and our affiliates.

Take advantage of this transit (although Jupiter does go into retrograde half of your life time), but use it now in correlation with your birth chart, progressed chart and other transits.  Have fun and enjoy the fruits of your labour.  Bring about positive transformations in your life.

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