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A Farewell to Aries
The great benefic, Jupiter, now at the edge of his celestial dance in Aries, illuminates the heavens with a final burst of incandescent sparks. Very soon, this mighty planet gracefully traverses over into the lush, fertile pastures of Taurus, bidding farewell to the fiery realm he has ignited for much of the past year. In his inception, he brings with him a child whose innocence is about to be introduced to the physical delights of this world.
This shift marks the end of a spectacular chapter that has inspired us to embrace our passions, explore wild new frontiers, and boldly push the boundaries of our existence. Since May 2022, Jupiter in Aries has taught us to show less resistance when it comes to asserting what we believe to be ethically or morally right. We also learned to question and challenge those who demand moral justice without showing just cause.
Regardless of your previous attitude on things, it is likely that the inclination to adopt a new outlook has become engendered in you, or perhaps you were pushed into one. In any sense, the spark of sacrosanctity – the grandeur, passion, and transcendental nature of our drive to assert ourselves and fight for causes greater than death has been ignited.
As we witness Jupiter’s last hurrah in the dynamic sign of Aries, we can’t help but feel a sense of gratitude for the transformative experiences it has gifted us over the past year. We are prepared, and with bated breath, we eagerly anticipate the next phase of Jupiter’s journey and the opportunities it will bring as he transitions into the fixed-earth realm of Taurus.
Jupiter in Transit: The Roving Benefactor
Jupiter transits leave a profound impact on us, opening doors to new opportunities and inspiring us to strive for future possibilities. When our chart is blessed with a Jupiter transit, some kind of personal growth is encouraged, and either through travel or study we are urged to expand our mundane experiences and engage in more extroverted and socially active pursuits. With a reassuring tap on the shoulder, Jupiter instils confidence and a sense of liberation, allowing us to express ourselves freely and overcome inhibitions.
However, Jupiter is not patient with fearful individuals and favours risk-taking over cautious moderation. His transits provide windows of opportunity that must be seized promptly, and even if we are the reluctant kind, Jupiter evokes a desire to move beyond our current limits, both for our material progress and personal inner growth. Jupiter transits can bring forth positive developments, but only if we rise above fear and self-doubt, and assume the way forward with honesty and faith in our abilities.
Jupiter’s nudge to have more trust in ourselves is what makes us embrace the potential for greatness and seize the opportunities that come our way with unwavering confidence, such as job promotions, advanced education certifications, opportunities to visit foreign lands, marriage proposals, entrepreneurial ventures, creative pursuits, influential leadership roles, significant financial gains, recognition and awards, spiritual transformations, and deep connections with people who inspire and support our growth.
Jupiter in Taurus: Settling Down
When Jupiter enters Taurus, the sign of fixed earth, the application of the Jupiterian influence takes on a grounded and steady form. Jupiter’s expansive energy combines with Taurus’ stability and determination, creating a potent force for material growth and manifestation. During this transit, we are encouraged to focus on building tangible abundance in our lives, whether it be through financial endeavours, solid career advancements, or establishing a stable foundation for our goals and future vocation.
In some respects, Jupiter’s expansive nature is at odds in Taurus’ stodgy conservative domain. Although caution and traditionalism are not preferable to a god who seeks excitement and relentless growth, by adapting to Taurus’ steadying qualities, Jupiter can still foster steady material prosperity and grounded expansion, inspiring us to cultivate patience, persistence, and practicality, guiding us to make wise investments, take calculated risks, and diligently work towards our aspirations. This 12-month transit highlights the importance of finding pleasure and contentment in the present moment while steadily moving towards future possibilities.
Whilst in Taurus, Jupiter makes several notable aspects to other transiting planets, most significantly the square to Pluto (May 18, 2023) and the conjunction to Uranus (Apr 21, 2024).
From beginning to end, this uniquely intense and culturally revolutionary transition fosters a more profound sense of self-worth in all of us. Despite all that is happening in the world, it encourages us to resist what is superfluous and trite, and trust in our innate ability to create lasting, tangible gains in the material realm, ultimately leading to a greater sense of self-reliant security and autonomous fulfilment.
Materialism and Sensuality
As Jupiter enters Taurus, he begins to glorify the values of practicality, earthiness, and sensuality, elevating the pursuit of pleasure and physical sensations above all else. We immerse ourselves in a burgeoning philosophy of hedonism and epicureanism, delighting in the luxuries of fine food, exquisite wines, sumptuous fabrics, and all the bountiful treasures of the earth. Yet, caution is warranted, for Jupiter’s inclination toward excess warns of the perils of overindulgence and extravagance. The consequences of glut can be weighty, both personally in the form of excessive physical burdens (ie weight gain) and globally in the depletion of the earth’s resources. A capitalist creed of greed and consumerism may usher in indolence, decadence, stagnation, and a distorted moral compass.
From its very ingress into Taurus, Jupiter is met by a daunting force, marked by challenges and admonitions as it squares Pluto in Aquarius. This cosmic alignment portends the dire repercussions of our insatiable greed, profligacy, and destructively progressive ways. We become acutely aware of the spectre of illness born from toxic health practices and overconsumption, and the looming threat of extinction overlooks ominously as we perpetuate an almost religious adoration of capitalism, fixated on hoarding and control of the earth’s resources.
Within this milieu, Jupiter’s penchant for excess and self-indulgence carries the potential for calamity, steering us towards a myopic nihilism that disregards the far-reaching ramifications of our choices. The signs are clear: we must strive for equilibrium and temperance, meticulously contemplating the repercussions of our actions, lest we endanger the annihilation of life itself.
As the Jupiter/Pluto square emerges (May 18), it heralds the onset of the first genuine crisis since these two celestial brothers collaborated in a powerful conjunction, orchestrating a grandiose manoeuvre to exploit vast wealth transfers during three momentous conjunctions in 2020. For us, it signifies the fervent pursuit of material possessions that fosters an environment ripe for greed and immoderation. This results in an unsustainable lifestyle that inflicts harm not only on the body through substance addictions and their accompanying health ailments, including anxiety and stress that insidiously accumulate within us, but also on our financial well-being, interpersonal relationships, and the moral fabric of society.
Superficial interests replace meaningful connections, empathy wanes, and a dearth of higher purpose prevails. Moreover, this relentless consumption engenders an erosion of the environment, imperilling both nature’s delicate balance and the foundations of our shared existence as a society. To navigate these treacherous waters, we must recalibrate our perspective on consumption and reassess the elements that truly constitute a fulfilling life, grounded in our innate connection to the earth and informed by our core, fundamental values.
Successes and Seismic Tremors in Finance and Business
Several critical aspects from the Jupiter/Pluto square along the nodal axis, the Mars, then later Venus T-squares, and culminating in Jupiter’s groundbreaking conjunction with Uranus in Taurus on April 21, 2024, offer the potential for stunning advancements (and setbacks) in material and financial matters. This alignment could bring sudden opportunities for growth, innovation, and technological progress, particularly in fields related to agriculture, food, and natural resources. However, there is also the risk of wild stock fluctuations due to impulsive market decisions and reckless actions, which could lead to unexpected setbacks or losses on the exchange. Maintaining a balance between taking calculated risks and exercising caution regarding financial and business ventures will be the most significant test of Jupiter’s later part of this transit, particularly as Jupiter exits his retrograde shadow in late March.
Sociopolitical, Philosophical and Spiritual Values
During Jupiter’s transit in Taurus, we will see a profound shift in philosophical and spiritual values being infused into our lives. We are inclined towards conventional wisdom, down-to-earth truths, and practical philosophies. Fundamentalist views and conservatism are on the rise, perhaps as a moral outrage to the sprawling and overarching march of modernity and progressivism. To navigate this journey more smoothly, we must cultivate reverence for nature, preserve our assets, and convey our values to others in a practical, easy-to-understand manner.
During this time we witness the rise of the spiritually mature individual, someone who recognises their role as a steward of the world’s goods and commodities, using and sharing them wisely. We see the rise of the custodians of mother nature and the land. Money and material resources are seen as a form of energy that supports expansion and development. However, we also see the rise of the opposite perspective, characterised by simplistic individuals who hold rigid and even intolerant views, often associated with rednecks, bigots, and those who resist progressivism.
Individuals who hold strongly conservative or traditionalist beliefs, often resist social and cultural changes because they feel threatened by shifts in societal norms and values, and they may react with hostility or fear towards those who challenge or question their worldview. Those who stubbornly cling to outdated ideologies, resist progress and advocate for maintaining the status quo in times when change is happening everywhere are symptomatic of a society that needs to address systemic issues that contribute to the persistence of these perspectives. Sliding socioeconomic factors, lack of education, and limited exposure to diverse cultures and ideas can play a role in shaping individuals’ fixed views and unyielding values.
Advocating for equal access to education, enabling equitable access to social and economic opportunities for all, and working towards dismantling systemic inequalities, will have to become the leading premise in Jupiter’s steady slog through Taurus, helping administer resources to as many as possible to foster a more inclusive and tolerant society.
With Jupiter in Taurus, the religious and sociopolitical outlook is often orthodox and linked to financial and practical concerns under this transit, we see why this level of conservatism has its necessary place in the economy of life. The Jupiter/Uranus conjunction will revolutionise things in this respect, but overall, Jupiter in Taurus signifies a capacity for wise, almost sacred administering of money and material resources for the benefit of all, emphasising the importance of aligning our actions and investments with values that promote steady, sustainable growth, well-being, and the harmonious development of life.
Additionally, the three Jupiter/Neptune semisquares occurring in July, November, and March 2024 further invite us to delve into spirituality and blend practical, earthy wisdom with compassion and interconnectedness, guiding us towards an enlightened approach to our financial choices and material pursuits. Many advancements are made in both traditional and holistic medicine during this time.
Personal Strengths and Weaknesses
Values and beliefs may become dynamically interwoven in exploring ways to develop personal strengths and ameliorate weaknesses under this transit. Challenges may arise from inflexibility, intolerance of others’ values and a lack of intellectual stimulation or ignorance of foreign ways and customs. However, Jupiter’s influence bestows reliability, common sense, and a down-homey, warm sense of humour when facing intellectual or sociopolitical hurdles.
We will be encouraged to build philosophical attributes and develop a sincere appreciation for life’s inherent beauty. This includes cultivating down-home attitudes and embracing belief systems rooted in earthiness and simplicity, like sustainable living methods, connecting with nature, valuing community and relationships, and appreciating craftsmanship and traditional skills. These attitudes and beliefs can provide a solid foundation for personal growth and a harmonious connection with the world around us.
As Jupiter aligns with Uranus in Taurus (Apr 2024), a significantly radical shift occurs to us conceptually, nurturing a renewed and profound appreciation for the physical world and a deep sense of sensuality. This catalyses the emergence of a fresh way of life – a “new earth religion” rooted in faith and personal growth, emphasising productivity, reliability, and steadfastness, fostered through the exploration of sustainable technology, promotion of local and regenerative agriculture, integration of minimalism and conscious consumerism, and integration of mind-body practices and holistic wellness.
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Interpersonal Relationships and Love
During Jupiter’s transit in Taurus, we may witness the emergence of certain patterns and dynamics in the affairs of the heart. Taurus is ruled by Venus, the goddess of beauty and love, so generosity and giving become common traits, as individuals find pleasure in entertaining and taking care of others. There is a preference for a slow and steady approach, emphasising the importance of building a solid foundation in love and life. Appreciation for the small, beautiful aspects of relationships is heightened, and there is a notable aversion towards greed, with the belief that abundance will naturally flow. Loved ones are treated with benevolence and, on occasion, even extravagance.
While physical pleasure and aesthetic beauty hold significance, reliability and supportiveness towards partners are evident as highly prized attributes. After a long period of “distancing” and dissociating, physical touch and non-verbal communication play more significant roles again, while fostering a deeper connection and unspoken understanding between partners becomes more prevalent in relationship building.
In this transformative period, new techniques in grooming, relating, and love-making such as Tantra, may come to the forefront, emphasising the power of physical touch, presence in non-verbal communication, and intuitive communion as pathways to deeper intimacy and connection. These practices can enhance the building of relationships based on reliability, supportiveness, and a profound appreciation for the small, beautiful aspects of love. The focus shifts towards cultivating a solid foundation and fostering unspoken understanding between partners, allowing for a heightened level of intimacy and synergy with the ancient rhythms of the human body.
Challenges and Room for Growth
It is wisest to be aware of the potential challenges and avoid the pitfalls of Jupiter’s transit through Taurus, particularly if Jupiter is afflicting a fixed planet or point in your chart. I have listed the main areas to watch, along with attitudes to cultivate for growth and improvement:
- Attachment to rigidity and resistance to change: There is a risk of becoming too attached to rigid and static approaches in enjoying resources, which can hinder our confidence in achieving financial stability and personal growth. To overcome this challenge, we must embrace flexibility and openness to change. Cultivating a dynamic mindset, being open to new experiences, and challenging our fundamental values and beliefs can lead to personal growth and abundance.
- Overemphasis on material wealth and possessions: This transit may amplify our focus on material wealth and possessions, potentially leading to a shallow and wasteful mindset. To counterbalance this, it is wise to strike a healthy balance between enjoying material resources and recognising that true abundance goes beyond material possessions. Practising humility, being mindful of our spending habits, and valuing experiences over material accumulation can contribute to our overall well-being.
- Risk of developing a sense of superiority and impulsive spending: Jupiter in Taurus afflicting our chart can increase the risk of developing a sense of entitlement and superiority of ‘ownership’, leading to using money or title to bully or suppress. Impulsive or reactionary spending could result in financial troubles. To address this challenge, it is essential to let go of stubbornness and cultivate humility. Recognising that personal growth involves giving way to tolerance, acceptance, and charitability can help manage impulses and make happier relations and wiser financial decisions.
- Balancing personal causes and social impact: This transit often fuels our drive to uplift and enlighten others, but there can be a challenge in effectively applying the idealistic concepts we espouse. It is important that we practice what we preach and strive to become prime examples of the ideals we advocate. Open-mindedness, flexibility, and being receptive to different perspectives can help us avoid becoming opinionated or dogmatic.
- Overindulgence and excessive expectations: With a tendency to accumulate resources and retain power, there may be a risk of overindulgence, wasteful excess, and unrealistic expectations. It is crucial for us to practice moderation and curb expanded sensual appetites. Being mindful of our habits and actively managing resources can help prevent inertia and dullness of the senses.
- Balancing economic expansion and long-term control: Jupiter’s transit through Taurus may ignite a strong desire for financial expansion and extended control. However, over-commitment and overconfidence in financial dealings can pose risks. To avoid catastrophic reversals, it’s crucial that we maintain a realistic perspective, seek wise counsel when making financial decisions, and avoid overextending ourselves. Striving for balance and endurance in economic activities can contribute to long-term success.
During Jupiter’s transit through Taurus, these challenges present opportunities for personal growth and a deeper understanding of our relationship with resources and material wealth. By embracing flexibility, cultivating humility, and practising moderation, we can navigate this period with greater wisdom and unfettered access to the abundance that is around us.
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