JUPITER
ENTERS LEO - AUGUST 2002 - Maggie
Kerr AAT
If your patience is running a little low after
these recent rather testing times, then take heart my friends -
literally… because The King of the Gods Jupiter, has just
entered the sign of Leo on August 2nd - and Leo rules the heart!!
Within the great planetary family he is the bringer of opportunity
and benefic developments, as his 12 year cycle corresponds to the
divine number of 12/3 - the point of ease and balance in the process
we call life. As the Lord of positive Karma he brings us what we
need… even if it opportunity disguised as loss! He is "Fortune"
or luck, and his 12 year progress through the 12 Zodiac signs marks
the passage of phases which herald the changing of our Fortunes…
in more ways than one.
So this is cause for celebration, as the Leonine
goodies about to unfold will get things moving for us all at a creative
and inspiration level. Time for some fresh energy expenditure folks,
after this re-charging time of late, and from August we need to
be ready to motivate ourselves and get passionate about the things
which matter to us!
So we have been ‘home’ doing duty
and responsibility toward our families over the last year whilst
he has been moving through the sign of Cancer - we’ve decorated
and done the real estate thing - watched cooking shows and generally
nested. The positive outcome here which goes a bit deeper, is something
I have observed often in recent weeks - some lovely stories emerging
of real healing and reconnection in many families. Remember Jupiter
opens and expands the affairs of the sign he is blazing through
in any year. So we have all had the opportunity to balance, enrich
and deepen our feelings, and our capacity for loving support. If
you have not already done so, remember to let go of any old hurts
and angers you have toward your "family", and this means
all the people we love!
So onward and upward we go!! What’s next
for our growth and how might our big "friend" bring it
to us? Let’s have a look at this on a few different levels
(as we always can!) - and see if we can figure out how best to use
the benefits which lie ahead after August 2nd 2002, and get real
about some of the more difficult issues which may also surface.
Leo is the 5th sign in the 12 fold Zodiac process,
and signals the release of the dynamic creative energy which lives
in each of us, once we have achieved the inner emotional safety
offered to us by the proceeding sign of Cancer. Leo is our "child"
part which is spontaneous and free, knows how to have fun, and is
loaded with passion and excitement. We’ve all been awfully
serious over the past year haven’t we, so even a little dose
of Leo sounds good to me!!
Leo is the part of us which is individualistic
and self motivated, so you may find that you are ready to get up
and get on with activities and projects which are about "you"
and not "them" for a change - the entertainment industries
and dramatic arts will feature strongly in the year ahead, so those
of you in these fields may enjoy your next renaissance. Leo is the
opposite sign of Aquarius whose concerns are with humanity and global
concerns, so if you are in any way political or an activist for
reform, then get your leadership qualities out and get ready to
become involved.
Children come under Leos’ dominion and this
should really be the "year of the child", as our kids
and youth culture need to be freshly inspired toward their potential,
so if you have a natural Peter Pan in you, who never wanted to grow
up and is great with kids, then this may be the year when you decide
to get involved - or have heaps to do with your own kids on a very
creative level… and love it!
Spiritually the Heart Centre is the core within
each of us which carries joy and passion so we may manifest our
creativity into the "collective mind and heart". Many
people do not feel joy because they have closed down so many other
more negative feelings (which we’d rather not feel). They
are not inspired with a sense of belonging and purpose so suffer
the depression of a closed heart! As Jupiter passes through Leo
the fire within our emotional body will be ignited, so some may
experience drama and excesses of feeling which need to be released,
before they can get to the joy… the Shakti or Prana or Eros
in our Being is ready to re-ignite! The wise person knows when to
join in and celebrate and when to duck for cover!! So obvious health
issues here are the Leo ruled thoracic area in the back/spine and
heart - for those without love, joy and passion these areas in the
body will reveal the "dis-ease" patterns!
Mythically Jupiter represents the Heroic quality
within us. The Quest for the Holy Grail is a mythic theme which
is so relevant over these Millennium years, as the origins of sacred
chalice legends arise from Celtic times, and were integrated into
Christian mythology during the Crusades of the 12th/13th centuries.
The hero is Parsifail whose quest was to heal and restore life to
the kingdom which is cursed, because it defied mankinds’ relationship
to nature. Surely this echoes in our times! To fulfill his quest
Parsifail had to "regain the lost innocence" which required
that he submit his will and ego to this greater purpose. So perhaps
as Jupiter passes through Leo we are offered this opportunity for
reclaiming innocence as we purify our egos…Leo. Until we as
individuals, and our leaders, submit their egos to the will of the
people, rather than forcing their will upon the people, we cannot
find the Grail - the metaphor for healing and restoration.
A Little Bit Of
History…
The last time Jupiter was in Leo was from mid 1990 to mid 1991.
A very busy couple of years if I remember rightly. In Oct. 1989
the "wall came down" and in Oct. 1991 the re-unification
of Germany occurred. Also in 1990 Boris Yeltsen was elected President
of Russia, Lech Walesa in Poland, and the Cold War finally burnt
itself out. Nelson Mandela was released in South Africa, Rajiv Gandhi
was assassinated, and whole new phase in world affairs began. In
Jan. 1991 The Gulf War strategically signaled the world dominance
of the USA and its’ position as the Superpower.
The Iraqi horoscope has Uranus at 10 deg Leo and
also Mercury and the Ascendant in Leo quite close by. The day Jupiter
was in Leo at exactly the same degree as Uranus was the day the
war started - the 15th January!! This is pretty accurate stuff,
and when you also consider that the June Solar Eclipse was at 19
degrees Gemini, the same degree as the Iraqi Moon and Venus, and
almost exact to the USA Mars in Gemini, it certainly feels like
something might just happen here! My bet for any action will be
in the January 2003 period, when Jupiter again will pass over Uranus
in Leo in the Iraqi chart. Also the December 2002 Solar Eclipse
falls at 12 degrees Sagittarius, smack on the Ascendant of the US
Chart - all very interesting!!
The charts of India and Pakistan are very similar,
both having their birth on August 15th 1947 at the time of partition,
with 5 planets in Leo including Sun, Saturn and Pluto. So Jupiter
will trigger off’ these energies throughout late 2002 and
early 2003 - Rajiv Gandhi was killed in a massive explosion 12 years
ago, so it will be most interesting to observe current events, especially
with "ownership" of Kashmir still causing tension. The
Israeli chart (May 14th 1948) also has the Saturn Pluto conjunction
in Leo along with Moon and Mars in Leo, so again Jupiters’
expansive quality may bring things to a head before resolutions
are found with Palestine.
So the recent history of Jupiter in Leo suggests
that our dynamic Lord of Karma brings growth and opportunity in
sometimes rather confrontational fashion, and that we should not
be surprised if the next year contains explosive developments.
The question remains - have we gained the wisdom
since his last visit through Leo to handle his urge toward expansion
without the conflict of war. Economically the early 90s was a period
of recession, and current trends in the US are also signaling a
retracement period in the US economy. It will be interesting to
see how the corporate bombshells of Enron and several others now
coming to light will begin to effect the US coffers and confidence!
The other important feature of US politics over these months, will
be their decision regarding their right to conduct "pre-emptive
strikes" at will, now that there is no other ‘superpower’
to balance their actions. We must hope and pray that a wiser and
more tolerant position arises here ASAP.
JUPITER IN LEO BY
SIGN August 2002 to August 2003
or - so what does it mean
for me???
For useful insight here cast your minds back to mid 1990 till mid
1991, the last time he was in Leo - what was happening in your life
then? 12 years later at this next phase in your life (now that you
are a whole lot wiser!!) how can you use this energy now??
ARIES
Leo is your natural 5th house of "creativity, children, speculation,
affairs and ‘how we project ourselves as an individual"
- so Aries take your pick and off you go. A naturally spontaneous
position for you here, but take care of your inclination toward
impulsive action and any aggressive or reckless bits in your nature
and all may be well. You will feel risky at times and ready for
adventure - new love interests may feature which may not be built
for longevity, but rather for re-opening your passion toward life.
TAURUS
For you guys Leo falls in your natural 4th house of home, family,
emotional safety, nourishment and love. So you will send your energies
toward motivating and inspiring within your home, or using your
home base for new creative activities. Some of you may change residence…
even internationally, or you may invite exotic new and interesting
people into your home - it will be a party year! This all may be
a bit of a shock to you normally fairly steady and ordered Bulls,
so relax and enjoy, or you may go into overwhelm!!
GEMINI
Well Leo is your natural 3rd house which rules "mind, mouth,
intellect, short distance journeys, siblings and the neighborhood".
So naturally busy little you is going to be busier than ever dear
Gem, with a very good chance that you’ll be either learning,
teaching and/or writing in the year ahead. You have become more
serious and aware during the past few years thanks to Saturn, so
now it is time to freshly motivate and make sure your words and
ideas carry positive meaning and purpose.
CANCER
The 2nd house is naturally Leos’ domain for you Cancer, the
house of worth, value, security and of course money. You will find
a renewed sense of growth in your ‘inner self worth’
is a pre-requisite for Jupiter to do his work for you - a new philosophy
will inspire a new value system in your life, which will alter how
you have used your creativity up until now. For some there may indeed
be windfalls and abundance around dollars, whilst for others you
may be investing in future goals which will bear fruit in about
4 years time.
LEO
Well Happy Birthday Leo… and what a year it will be. We each
get a turn at playing in Fortuna’s garden every 12 years,
so make the best of what’s coming your way. Avoid the pitfalls
of being overly dramatic or egocentric about how great you feel,
or if you’re not feeling too motivated then get your "shakti"
and eros moving, and get past your fear of shining. Leo is meant
to lead through example - by being a source of warmth and joy and
radiant light you may show others that it’s OK to shine also.
VIRGO
Jupiter will pass through your 12th house till mid 2003 and this
is about inner psychological and spiritual growth, which may not
necessarily involve others… or at least only a few who get
where you are at!! Your normally analytical and practical nature
will be challenged to allow intuitive and instinctive you to emerge
and integrate - studies of mystical and psychological goodies will
reveal new purposes for your next active phase which begins mid
2003 till mid 2004.
LIBRA Your natural 11th house will be the ‘field of experience’
for your Jupiter action so "groups, organisations, friends
and societal justice" will be your themes for growth. One of
the few things which ‘get you going’ Libra is injustice…
and you will fight for others if not for yourself. So "causes"
will bring meaning to your life in the year ahead, and activities
with international people and places will open you to a bigger picture
for your life. Jupiter brings learning and philosophy to us, so
teaching or participating in groups will be your social centre.
SCORPIO
Jupiter will be in your natural 10th house of "career, achievement,
honor, responsibility, Dharma or work in the world". So your
creative juices will be flowing at a pretty serious intent here,
and great opportunity is on the cards if you are willing to go out
there and present your usually retiring self!! Leadership may come
to you or be offered, or you may simply feel excited and highly
creative around your career - there may be international opportunities
for some, or political developments which bring you into your power.
SAGITTARIUS Jupiter in Leo falls in your natural 9th house (ruled
by Sag), so as with the other fire signs this is a very major year
for creative action in your chosen field. Teachers and writers will
blossom in the year ahead (as will the publishing industry generally)
- travel overseas is highly likely and to be enjoyed thoroughly!
You will be re-inspired Sag. after these last couple of testy years,
so share your exuberance generally, but remember not to preach…
or promise more than you can deliver!!
CAPRICORN
Leo falls in your natural 8th house, so Jupiter through here expands
your "hidden resources, unconscious power issues, investments
with others and legacies". Quite a haul there if you choose
to work with this wisely. So perhaps you will open to passion and
power in new and interesting ways, expand your financial activities
in conjunction with ‘safe’ others, or simply deepen
your sense of inner power in readiness for future unfoldment in
a few years time.
AQUARIUS
Your natural 7th house of "personal partnership (marriage),
public business and relations, shared ideas and counselling with
others" will be Jupiters’ venue - a highly expansive
phase is ushered in here, as both your personal and professional
relationships will be in focus. Important people will offer you
big new pictures to play in, and your confidence will grow as you
realise the hard groundwork of recent years is ready to bear some
fruit.
PISCES
Jupiter moves through your natural 6th house of "daily routine,
work, service, health and order" in the next year, so I hate
to tell you, but you dear muddled or confused Pisceans are in for
a dose of organisation and application of your highly creative selves!!
The nice part is you will actually feel like applying yourself to
better health and work habits, and generally enjoy adding some analytical
skills to your naturally intuitive abilities. Training courses and
exercise routines will do you the world of good!
Well my friends, make of all that what you will…
my purpose here is simply to offer a few ideas for your musing,
not to call definite outcomes… Astrology is not about that!
Rather it is a wonderful tool for objectivity, so we may study and
observe, and attempt to work within the cosmic forces as positively
as possible. So enjoy Jupiter in Leo, and make the very best of
the Divine Creative Spark within you.
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