Jupiter stationed direct at 13 degrees of Virgo on May 9,
2016 after being retrograde since January 7, 2016. This can literally make us feel like the year
2016 is finally being launched as we have the opportunity to refine our goals. And
it means that one less planet is retrograde. Granted, we still have Mercury, Saturn, Pluto
and Mars retrograde which are intense enough in their own right. But we do have Mercury stationing direct
later this month, which should also lighten the mood. I am dealing with both Mars and Saturn
retrograde in my 2nd house, so my plate is pretty full and I am very
grateful for Jupiter moving forward. On that day I tweeted:
“Optimism
& good fortune return today as Jupiter stations direct after 4 months
retrograde. We can start to feel forward
movement.”
I think that I was especially sensitive to this because I
was born with Jupiter stationary direct and it is where I live
astrologically. But Jupiter in Virgo is
not the happiest of campers because it is one of its two signs of
detriment. Jupiter is considered to be
in detriment in the signs of Virgo and Gemini because they are ruled by Mercury. And it is in fall in Capricorn because that
is the opposite of Jupiter in Cancer, where it is exalted.
Jupiter is frequently referred to as the Great Benefic, but
when Jupiter is in Virgo, it makes you work hard for your blessings. The themes pertaining to Jupiter in Virgo
include service to others, paying attention to details, being patient and
having faith. It doesn’t exactly sound
like a good time, n’est pas? I think
that many of us are still lamenting the loss of Jupiter in Leo since August
2015, which encouraged us to embrace our creativity and child-like qualities.
Jupiter in Virgo is trining Pluto in 17 degrees of
Capricorn, which has a tendency to set off the energies of the infamous
Uranus/Pluto square aspect that dominated from 2012-2015. In other words, we
cannot deny the need for radical change. It is also opposing Neptune in 11
degrees of Pisces and squaring Saturn in 14 degrees of Sagittarius. Jupiter’s opposition to Neptune in Pisces demands
that we find a practical way to implement our spirituality, which is no small
feat. We need to be mindful of over-optimism, risk-taking, gambling and
addiction as our spiritual growth is challenged. And Jupiter’s square to Saturn
in Sagittarius indicates that we will definitely be tested as we seek to make
progress in attaining our goals. We have
to work hard for our money with this Saturn aspect. But Jupiter in Virgo is also
trining Venus in Taurus and that is very favorable for love and money. So try to focus on that aspect, because we
have two benefics working in harmony.
Jupiter in Virgo is also squaring my moon in Gemini in the
8th house. This is playing
out for me by trying to balance my enthusiasm for new ideas with caution and
practicality. A certain level of
detachment is required, especially with a natal 8th house moon. And I freely confess that detachment has been
and continues to be one of the most difficult lessons that my soul is learning
in this lifetime.
The north node in Virgo has an underlying theme
of service to others. In that spirit of
pursuing my path as a healer, I am channeling that north node and Jupiter in
Virgo energy by offering my Reiki services. If you are in the Boston area,
please consider getting a Reiki treatment at Acupuncture for Everyone in Copley
Square to destress, revitalize and remove blockages to healing. It’s a perfect way to start your weekend off
and can also be described as a spa for the soul to boot! Reiki is the most profound treatment for
stress relief because it concentrates on CALMING your body.
For more information on my Reiki services, please see this page on
my site:
For my clients who can’t fit Friday into their schedule
for a treatment or have difficulty traveling, I have also recently begun doing
distance Reiki sessions for them. I have
a conversation with them about what they hope to achieve from a session, we set
up a time for the session to take place when they will be in a state to receive
healing energy and I follow up with a telephone conversation to discuss their
experience and my perception of their blockages. I have also incorporated a new technique with
my distance Reiki treatments since I don’t always have a photo of my
client. I use a teddy bear so that I can
scan and focus the healing energy where it is needed. Talk about regrouping and revising during a
Mercury retrograde! If this appeals to you, please feel free to contact me by
email at lindasim54@gmail.com or call me at 617-304-2205. Additionally, I see clients at my home in Newton, Massachusetts and am generally available on weekends and evenings for your convenience.
I have also recently become a member of the Fellowship of
Massachusetts Energywork Practitioners. It
is a great resource for those seeking energyworkers. Please feel free to check out this site at:
The link to my profile is below:
If you are contemplating an astrological reading to obtain more
insight into your life, especially with the recent eclipses in March and the
season of retrogrades including Mars, Pluto, Mercury, and Saturn, please
consider getting an astrological reading. Or maybe you are just wondering how
Jupiter’s direct motion will impact your life in terms of moving forward and
experiencing growth. An astrological reading can provide valuable insight and
tools. If you are not quite ready for a
full blown natal interpretation or a solar return forecast, I also offer one
question astrological readings and composite couple readings that offer insight
into the purpose of a relationship. And I offer shorter transit readings for
three and six months. You can learn more about my menu of astrological services
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