NEW GROWTH AND EXPANSION POTENTIALLY COMING YOUR WAY THAT MIGHT BE A ONCE IN A LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY !!!

JUPITER, the planet known as the Great Benefic, and the planet which symbolizes growth, the law, beliefs, ethics, expansion, opportunity, wealth, faith, higher education, travel - long distance, religion, philosophy, joy, goodwill and sometimes excessiveness, completed its retrograde journey for 2022 on  Wednesday, November 23rd, at 6:02 PM EST ... this 118 day Jupiter retrograde period occurred from 8 degrees 43 minutes Aries back to 28 degrees 47 minutes Pisces ... transiting planetary retrogrades are often referred to as global wake-up calls ... usually right before a Jupiter retrograde it will be discovered or become apparent that society, organizations and individuals will have "gone too far" in their desires to expand and grow ... often the actions will have exceeded positive limits which necessitates a time for stepping back !!!

Jupiter retrograde was a period for everyone to grow internally and prepare themselves for new opportunities that arise when Jupiter stationed back into direct motion ... it is very important during this period to have looked within and developed a better understanding and awareness which hopefully enabled each one of us to have figured out if what was being offered to us was what we really wanted and/or needed !!!

People born with Jupiter retrograde in their natal chart usually find that society's religions, beliefs, philosophies, and cultural values are not compatible with their own values ... they have to step back from the "norms" and rethink these things on their own in order to develop their own individual "operating systems" ... needless to say, during a transiting Jupiter retrograde, we may all experience this and those born with Jupiter retrograde may experience an enhanced desire to pursue their natal energy in regard to this area of our lives ... as Jupiter goes retrograde roughly every 9 months for a period of about 4 months, there are obviously a lot of people, like yours truly, born with Jupiter retrograde in their natal chart !!!

Jupiter had begun its initial transit through the sign of Aries back on May 10th of this year, but returned to the sign of Pisces for some last minute business on October 27th/ 28th where it will remain until December 20th not to return until April 2033, after stationing back into direct motion and will re-enter the sign of Aries for its complete transit !!!

Sagittarian born individuals, as Jupiter is the ruling planet of your Sun sign, this was your yearly period of review and reflection ... it was time to step back and reflect on what has been going on in your life when Jupiter began its retrograde journey for 2022 back on July 28th ... were you able to understand where you had possibly over-expanded as well as over-extended yourselves, and also realized what opportunities for growth and expansion might have come your way that you either took advantage of or might have overlooked - in fact couldn't the same be said for all of us ???

Jupiter now moves forward to complete its transit through the sign of Pisces which began back on May 13th, 2021 ... below is a reminder of what this energy was all about :

Compassion, empathy, the mystical, the beautiful, the artistic, what one dreams, and the ideal are highly when Jupiter transits through the sign of Pisces ... ethics and morals can illuminate healing, assistance or inspiration ... one may idealize art, grace, nature or even mysticism ...there is self-improvement and growth made through this energy by the generosity of ones spirit and living out ones ideals ... one must be careful to avoid the trap of escapism or attitudes and beliefs that are not really clear or perhaps overly romanticized ... tuning into the Universe is done through sympathy towards the underdog or anyone who may be suffering in any manner ... through compassion and sensitivity being expanded, ones sense of faith is usually stimulated ... there is a natural mystical leaning and an understanding the ultimate importance of personal devotion to an ideal and a faith in the belief in a Higher Power !!!

Born under or influenced by this energy, one is often kind, friendly and unassuming ... we are naturally drawn towards others and may spend time trying to help them out ... popularity can be a result of this energy since it yields a sympathetic nature and a quiet assurance in ones manner ... one is not necessarily ambitious in a worldy sense and may require frequent periods of seclusion ... Jupiter's strength in Pisces lies in its emotional depth ... there is imagination and creativity abounding here with great success in endeavors involving the arts ... one may also become profoundly involved in exploring spirituality both on a personal and global level ... any involvement in the healing arts usually produces great success ... humanitarian efforts are especially highlighted ... work involving travel over water can often bring many opportunities in life ... Jupiter is considered dignified in Pisces as it was the original ruling planet until Neptune was discovered in 1846 !!!

The ultimate lesson of Jupiter in Pisces is growth through acceptance ... here we have the metaphysician ... joy found here rests on the unwaivering belief in the beauty and goodness of the Universe ... personal retreat is usually required here to recharge ones spiritual batteries ... this energy likes the beauty of simple things, the feeling of really good feelings, mystical adventures and meditations, friends who are sensitive and understanding, and most importantly peace and quiet ... what is usually not tolerated here is a lack of inspiration, the daily work grind, not being understood, and excessive noise .... the energy of Jupiter in Pisces can be expressed in the following ways:

POSITIVE: mystical, visionary, imaginative, subtleness, compassionate, selfless, understanding, mysterious, magical, reclusive, inner contentment, flexible, good value, fairness

NEGATIVE: peculiar, self-deceiving, paranoid, overly obscure, indiscriminate, self-indulgent, evasive, unsociable, inaccessible, incomprehensible, self-contained, undervaluing onesself, wishy-washy, weak

Jupiter remains direct until September 4th, so take a good look and try to see where you had possibly over-expanded, physically or otherwise, gone too far too fast, and keep your eyes and ears open for new opportunities for growth and expansion that might now come your way ... take advantage of them - be careful not to overlook what could ultimately be that once in a lifetime chance !!!

THE DESIRE FOR EXPANSION INTO PREVIOUSLY UNDREAMED OF REALMS VISCERALLY THROUGH EXPERIENCE AND EXCITEMENT OF ADVENTURE !!!

  

The SUN emerged out of the dark, brooding waters of Scorpio and blazed its way to begin its exuberant, joyful transit through the cheerful, optimistic and highly adventurous sign of Sagittarius today, 11/22, at 3:21 AM EST ... this is probably the most positive sign of the Zodiac !!! ... Sagittarius needs to shine for its benevolence, shine through its optimism and enthusiasm, and seek recognition for its ideals ... freedom is sought and valued on all levels - mental, emotional, physical and spiritual ... this is the sign of straightforwardness and absolute honesty - in certain cases a little too much !!!



Sagittarius, naturally energetic and outgoing, usually attains its goals through THE POWER OF POSITIVE THINKING !!! ... here we have serious thinkers concerned with the well  being of mankind as well as their own lives ... often the truth is spoken very frankly and undiluted so it's best to develop a thickened skin with this energy ... there is a desire here to expand into previously undreamed of realms viscerally through experience and the excitement of adventure ... there is strong inward drive to travel far and fast either geographically and/or in thought ... the creative urge is also very strong in Sagittarius which can truly help make the Holiday season "the most wonderful time of the year" !!!



Sagittarius is a mutable (flexibility), masculine fire sign ... it's glyph is the Archer's arrow ... it is ruled by the planet Jupiter whose keywords are benevolence, expansion and protective urge ... its key phrase is "I UNDERSTAND" and keyword is "VISUALIZATION" ... anatomically it rules the hips and the thighs - and there certainly can be the tendency for a lot of "expansion" in those areas of the body especially during this season of the year, right??? ... Sagittarius is the sign opposite of Gemini in the natural zodiac !!!



Sagittarius it the natural ruler of the 9th house - a house of "LIFE" whose keyword is "ASPIRATION" ... the 9th house denotes your higher mind and the super conscious ... it relates to law, religion, science, ideals, higher learning, philosophy, psychology, profound mental study, personal dreams and visions ... it shows distant travel, foreigners, foreign dealings, commerce, big business, imports and exports ... the 9th house also represents the church - as a spiritual factor, the clergy, in-laws, grandchildren, intuition, ethics and public opinion in general ... it indicates the lessons we learn through living !!!



The Sun in Sagittarius teaches us how to live and thrive through seeking ... it is the adventurer ... life is seen as an opportunity ... it never really matters how hard the road ahead is because it is still a road to be traveled on and go places ... there is an intuitive grasp here of how life works - this is the "manager" of the Zodiac ... there is great power at ones disposal under this energy - if you let the proverbial "horses run wild" you might end up the victim of a big crash and be torn apart ... under control and with a high target to aim at, ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE !!! ... and so the energy to be harnessed can be any of the following:


POSITIVE: benevolent, generous, enthusiastic, jovial, optimistic, lucky, far-sighted, positive thinker, stimulating, outspoken, colorful, open and honest, able, good judgment, honorable, mobile, expansive, carefree, vital



NEGATIVE: promises too much, excessive, over-zealous, overbearing, blind to details, jumps to conclusions, contentious, inconsiderate, tendency to exaggerate, embarrassing, boastful, moralizing, pompous, volatile, scattered, irresponsible, careless, lascivious




HAPPY SOLAR RETURN ALL SAGITTARIUS BORN - THIS IS YOUR TIME OF YEAR TO SHINE !!! ... it's the beginning of a new Solar year for you, so you have the chance to wipe the slate clean, to a point, and aim for lofty new goals which is right up your alley ... in fact under this energy, we all should be aiming for lofty new goals as we pursue this amazing journey we are on called LIFE !!!



The Sun now joins Mercury and Venus currently in transit through Sagittarius ... consider the Holiday season officially underway as the excitement of a young child's imagination - as well as anyone who is young at heart - shifts into high gear, and hopefully as well the benefit of good will towards each other ... just keep in mind that Mars is currently retrograde and will be so until January 12th, so what is often considered the most wonderful time of the year may come with some challenges and obstacles ... the Holiday shopping season could be very interesting especially with Mercury entering its next shadow period on December 12th ... and as for "Black Friday" shopping day - especially in store - on November 25th, it has the potential to turn into "black and blue" Friday if we don't keep our manners and tempers in check - HO HO HO !!!




The Sun remains in Sagittarius until December 21st when it will begin its transit through the MOST FABULOUS sign of the zodiac - CAPRICORN !!! ... right my fellow Cappies ???




As the Sun blazes through Sagittarius keep in mind - there is always a direction in which to head and with this comes the encouragement and urge to climb every mountain and reach for the stars ... Each journey begins with one step forward so look upward and focus on one thing that will satisfy you and keep you on track, be true to it, and then - like the Centaur's precisely launched arrow - you will surely hit your intended target !!!

A MINDSET FILLED WITH THE WONDER AT ALL THE WORLD HAS TO OFFER - THE DESIRE TO "KNOW" EVERYTHING !!!

MERCURY began its transit through the philosophical, visionary, idealistic, inspirational sign of Sagittarius on Thursday, November 17th, at 3:42 AM EST ... Mercury was last in Sagittarius from November 24th through December 13th, 2021 !!!



Mercury in Sagittarius is in a sign opposite to one of the signs it naturally rules - that being Gemini - and is therefore said to be in "detriment" ... it is considered less "visible", appearing to not operate at its usual full power, but not less effective though ... it is visiting a sign where it must conform to rules and regulations that it wouldn't normally have to do in certain other signs !!!



This Mercurial energy learns by gaining an overview of the Big Picture ... it wants to know everything !!! ... it can use way too many words and use great hand gestures sometimes knocking things over, and talk much too loudly at times !!!



But for all its challenges, this Mercury can be quite funny, bluntly honest, and entertain so well that you might find it appealing ... here we have a sincere energy with a great sense of humor ... sometimes things are blurted out without considering the consequences ... there can be highly intuitive flashes of truth ... there is also such an overabundance of varied interests that one can scatter their mental forces too thinly ... here the mind does not need sharpening, only good direction ... generous, progressive and honest, this Mercury does not like deception on any level !!!

Mercury in Sagittarius can produce great interest in higher education, philosophy and religion ... intellectual status is admired and one could become a non-stop talker ... there is a love of travel of any kind found here - foreign places, cultures and people can inspire ones mindset ... the mental approach is broad and quick ... communication is made enthusiastically, openly and optimistically ... the desire to be direct, truthful, generous and broad-minded aids in connections with other people ... thinking and reasoning are usually influenced by long-term goals rather than specific or short-term desires and needs !!!

Honesty is usually a major focus with this energy ... one is likely to be quite articulate and gregarious ... there can be a tendency to leap to conclusions, overgeneralize and possibly over exaggerate ... one can inspire others through their ideas ... there is a natural inclination to learn and to teach other people what one knows ... there could also be an interest in writing or the law as well !!!



Mercury in Sagittarius teaches us to learn to think and communicate through what it is we are SEEKING ... its the eternal student ... the mindset is broad and active and capable of cultivating itself and being aware of a variety of life's aspects ... there needs to be a focus here otherwise the knowledge and experience can yield a personal philosophy that is merely a scattered collection of ideas and thoughts that are disconnected ... here we have a seeking mind that is looking for the meaning of life and how we are a part of that !!!

One usually speaks their mind yielding a refreshing clearing of the air in order for one to see where they stand with others, and where others stand with you and themselves ... getting things off ones chest is important with this energy - left unsaid it could lead to difficulty with communications and evening with breathing !!! ... here is a mind filled with wonder at all this world has to offer - everything is there for the finding ... mental freedom, a good hot debate, laughing and joking, great thoughts and the promises of life are liked ... not so well liked are an overabundance of ideas, long sad faces, small minded people and those who are wet blankets ... the energy of Mercury in Sagittarius can be expressed in the following ways :

POSITIVE: frank, sincere, open-minded, speaks ones mind, versatile mind, speculative, intuitive, noble-thinking, thinks big, learned, clever, far-sighted, philosophical, fair judge, sees truth, enthusiastic, cultured, eclectic, informed, well-connected

NEGATIVE: indiscreet, irreverent, overly talkative, scattered mind, irrelevant, illogical, poor concentration, overly-grand ideas, too academic, impractical, short-sighted, sermonizing, opinionated, self righteous, trendy, conceited, pompous

Mercury now joins Venus currently transiting through Sagittarius with the Sun to join the party on November 22nd ... Mercury remains in Sagittarius until December 6th !!!



Sagittarius born, we anxiously await all of the scathingly brilliant ideas you are going to come up with while Mercury transits your birth sign !!! ... however, we all may come up with some as well !!! 

During this time, each of us has the potential to enhance our native born intelligence with formal training if we choose ... we should look AND listen ... gear your thoughts to an end that is lasting or even a cause that will inspire and enlighten others, and to what is the ultimate truth one can learn while Mercury transits through Sagittarius !!!

This is the last full sign transit of Mercury before it begins its fourth and final retrograde journey for 2022 which will occur from December 29th through January 18th, 2023 completely in the sign of Capricorn going from 24 degrees 21 minutes back to 8 degrees 8 minutes Capricorn ... Mercury enters its next shadow point on December 12th ... and once again a reminder that this upcoming Mercury retrograde will be embedded in the final 15 days of the current Mars retrograde which is occurring completely in the sign of Gemini - and we all know which planet governs Gemini - right ???

For now, by opening your mind you will surely come to understand one very important fact of life -

KNOWLEDGE IS TRULY POWER !!!   

THE EXCITEMENT AND ENJOYMENT OF ANY ADVENTURE OR PURSUIT THAT WILL BROADEN ONES HORIZONS AND PERSPECTIVE ON LIFE !!!

VENUS - began its transit through the enthusiastic, broad-minded sign of Sagittarius yesterday, November 16th at 1:09 AM EST ... this Venus is all about the adventure and excitement that love can bring, and therefore ends up being a love that doesn't always last especially being in a fire sign where the flames of passion and love can burn out fast especially when something or someone else perceived as better comes along ... but friendships have longevity and they are usually numerous ... Venus was last in Sagittarius from October 7th through November 5th, 2021 ... Venus in Sagittarius produces a much lighter, happier and less intense version of the pursuit of love than Scorpio !!!

Venus in Sagittarius energy enjoys travel, philosophy, education, and anything which will broaden ones horizons and perspective on life ... it is friendly, expansive and philanthropic towards people ... affection is expressed generously, grandly, extravagantly unless one becomes disillusioned when their ideals are denied ... in fact, this Venus can give so much that it forgets it deserves to receive as well ... honesty is valued and one can be quite broad minded in terms of love ... pleasure is found through ideals and ideas !!!



It may be difficult getting settled down into one relationship because there is the enjoyment of exploration and adventure along with the constant seeking of the ideal relationship ... comfort and harmony here requires the freedom to roam, explore, and always be able to look for something better ... NEVER try to tie down or fence this Venus in or it's over in the blink of an eye !!! ... the handling of money and possessions is usually optimistic and often can lead one to getting overextended ... this Venus wants "THE BEST" in its love relationships ... both partners must agree on goals, values and their world view ... philosophical harmony is absolutely essential ... being direct and honest is required ... there is also an increased benefit through foreign travel, people and their cultures ...this Venus energy can be extremely flirtatious !!!



Venus in Sagittarius teaches us how we love through what it is we are seeking ... it's the joy of love - here we find an awareness of the inexhaustible bounty of love ... one understands that there cannot be the good times without the bad, and through thick and thin faith in love and spiritual quests is never lost ... the unbounded and expansive sense of love and pleasure can inspire and warm ones heart ... along with the awareness of the infinite supply of Love, it is important to give something of value to others !!!



Venus in Sagittarius is also concerned with the bonding of physical and spiritual love ... it is important here to learn from actual experience rather than from a book ... ultimately a set of beliefs and principles will dictate that ones manner of loving and relating is essential to ones happiness ... this Venus likes quick emotional responses, honest and upfront relating, playing around and philanthropy ... it dislikes holding back, leaving things unsaid, restraint and inactivity and flattery and phony facades ... the energy of Venus in Sagittarius can be expressed in the following ways :



POSITIVE: romantic imagination, light-hearted, warm and affectionate, generous, guided by particular standards, benevolence and loyalty, idealistic, demonstrative, non-possessive, emotionally frank, honest with ones lover, broad-minded, socially active, vivacious, popular, friendly


NEGATIVE: easily attracted, impressionable, overly flirtatious, broken promises, forces beliefs on ones partner, unable to face emotional truth, hard to please, escapist, scatters emotions, fickle, brutally and offensively tactless, impersonally affectionate, amoral, name-dropper, promiscuous, a "groupie", squanders affections



Sagittarius born, the "love light " is shining on you for the next few weeks ... in fact Sagittarius Rising and Moon born will benefit as well !!! ... you just might get what you "desire" so go for it !!!  

Venus is currently transiting through Sagittarius along with Mercury which began its transit through Sagittarius approximately 26 hours after Venus, and the Sun to join the festivities in about 5 days ... Venus remains in Sagittarius until December 10th !!! 

Once again a reminder for those planning a "special" occasion during 2023, Venus will take its next retrograde journey from July 23rd through September 4th, 2023 completely in the sign of Leo going from 28 degrees 36 minutes back to 12 degrees 12 minutes Leo ... romance, creativity and pleasure could be in for a bumpy ride !!!

As Venus transits Sagittarius, it is important to remember to set a higher value on yourself which ultimately may lead to others appreciating you more ... you will be truly loved for expressing how you genuinely feel about yourself ... identify your ideals and needs and seek to express them ... understand that love grows through its own trials !!! ... and due to its nature of being extremely frank and direct in communicating feelings under this expansive energy, it might be best to heed the sage advice to take precaution and remember -

"LOOSE LIPS SINK SHIPS" !!!  

THE GREAT COSMIC DETECTIVE - INTENSE, PROBING AND FILLED WITH BOUNDLESS DETERMINATION !!!

   

MERCURY began its transit through the dark, brooding sign of Scorpio, on Sunday, October 29th, at 3:22 PM EDT ... Mercury was last in and out of Scorpio from November 5th through November 24th, 2021 !!!



Mercury in Scorpio now being in a fixed sign is intense, probing and filled with boundless determination ... this is the placement of the natural born detective always wanting to get to the bottom of things and ferret out information and hidden motives ... it loves tuning into underlying messages ... communication is usually done very passionately and intensely ... a lot of messages are delivered non verbally ... intimate bonds are frequently formed through ones communications ... superficiality is not tolerated ... what is spoken emanates from the depth of ones psyche !!! 



One often thinks about secrecy and silence and sometimes withholds information on purpose ... though the mind is usually thorough and organized, it can be easily swayed by powerful emotions and obsessions ... one seeks the underlying root causes here and is usually unyielding in their quest for information ... detective work might appeal to one here along with anything that looks beneath the surface such as psychotherapy, archaeology and, of course, the occult !!!



Mercury in Scorpio can make one critical, skeptical, secretive and suspicious ... opinions are set and difficult to change ... one can also be shrewd, forceful and given to being very incisive through speech or writings ... sometimes one can needlessly wound others and also come across as being rather nosey and invasive ... this position of Mercury is good for the healing professions, chemistry, photography, research and big business ... ones mentality can become so deep and fixed it can overcome any and all obstacles to get what it wants ... one must learn here to avoid using others weaknesses for ones own personal advantage and passing judgment on those less fortunate than ones self !!!



Mercury transiting through Scorpio teaches us all about how our thinking is influenced by what we desire ... it is the super sleuth of the zodiac ... what you desire and what you fear are tightly entangled in your mind ... this mind sees through people and situations ... this mentality rarely misses anything ... a warning here would be not to fall into the trap of being suspicious of malice of intent when it does not exist ... sometimes this energy can create intrigue just to keep the mind on its toes !!!



This mind is basically sharp and efficient knowing that there is always something that needs looking into thus constantly exercising the mental muscle ... the sign of real mental power and superiority here is learning when to leave well enough alone which is usually understood here ... insight is sharpened with the ability to watch and wait silently which this energy bestows ... others can often benefit greatly from the penetrating insight found here ... one is happiest here when not overcome by personal fears and phobias as they end up clouding ones judgment ... this energy likes brain-teasers, mental control and intrigues ... it dislikes mental inactivity, weak-mindedness, lack of subtlety and mincing words ... the energy of Mercury of Scorpio can be expressed in the following ways:


POSITIVE: sharp, incisive, subtle, satirical, perceptive, penetrating mind, stealthy, audacious, accurate, investigative, emphatic, determined, good concentration, quick-minded, profound, confiding, insightful, strategic

NEGATIVE: cutting, acidic, sneaky, sarcastic, suspicious, paranoid, intrusive, abusive, uncharitable, grilling, overstated, argumentative, mentally tense, presumptuous, meddlesome, incomprehensible, secretive, devious, scheming



One should use the energy of this mental and communicative ability to leave no stone unturned through boundless determination in order to find what they are really after which ultimately is - ONES SELF !!!

Mercury now joins the Sun and Venus already in transit through Scorpio ... Mercury remains in Scorpio until November 16th ... only one more complete sign transit, that being Sagittarius, before Mercury begins it fourth and final retrograde journey for 2022 ... it will occur from December 29th through January 18th completely in the sign of Capricorn going from 24 degrees 21 minutes back to 8 degrees 8 minutes Capricorn .... AND it will also be imbedded in the last 15 days of the current Mars retrograde in Gemini which is ruled by Mercury - try to to stay grounded as we head into 2023 !!!

Now is an excellent time for a good mystery, to dig down and uncover the true facts, and for each one of us to take a crack at being a super sleuth !!!

In the end, we may find that what we uncover proves to be something much more than simply being "elementary my dear Watson" as we ultimately may discover - WHAT LIES BENEATH !!!