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WISH UPON A STAR — JUPITER IN LEO — JULY 16, 2014 — AUGUST 11, 2015

Hello to all,  dear Readers and Friends.  Let’s begin with a brief overview of the nature of Leo.  Leo rules the heart and the circulatory system.  Lately, it seems so important to be whole- hearted.  When I have plans or decisions to make, if I feel ambivalent, I usually pass.  Children are ruled by Leo — their enthusiasm and creativity are qualities to cherish and nurture within ourselves as well.  Theater arts, opera, etc.  come under Leo since they involve passion and drama.  Leos make great entertainers; they would rather be the host than the guest.  They know how to put on the glam, too.  They love music and dancing. 

Leo usually conduct their lives with dignity and good manners.  They have a capacity for leadership, though they need to lead by action rather than words.  The Star Trek captains remind me of Leos.  Super heroes, standing for truth and justice.  Children need heroes to admire… we all do…Leos often fulfill that need.

Leo is the sign that symbolizes the ego as individuation, or the illusion of separateness.  The opposite sign, Aquarius, stands for the collective — friends, groups, networks.  Naturally, you can find a stressed out and insecure Leo and they will be piggy, even stingy with their time, their energy, their money, etc.  The positive Leo is generous, loyal, social, and playfully young at heart, even when they age.  Positive Leos often have careers that benefit children.

OK, Jenae,  get on with it, we really want to know what Jupiter in Leo will mean in OUR lives !!  OK, I hear you…have to define Jupiter first.  Patience…

Jupiter expands, Saturn contracts.  Jupiter expands whatever it touches, whether by natal aspect or through transits.  You can play around with solar, but for best results you need to know your time of birth which will give you the exact degree of your Ascendant.  Jupiter is only negative through excess, so a certain moderation will be needed to bring out the best of this transit.  Jupiter is just now wrapping up a year’s  transit of Cancer —  lots of families expanding  (new babies) and moving to other homes.  Jupiter rules Sag and so it also symbolizes higher education, contact with foreign people, long-distance travel  and communication, publishing, religion, philosophy, the evolution of humanity, ceremonies and the justice system ( justice also comes under Libra).

With Jupiter in Leo, which hasn’t happened for 12 years, there will be more emphasis on children and creativity.  Already, you can see this in the news in the USA — many thousands of immigrant children needing help and education.  More to come…

You can look back at 2003 for a clue but do remember that the other planets were in different signs last time around.  Your luck and chance for expansion is determined by the house position of this Jupiter transit, and also by Jupiter’s aspects to the other planets, BOTH natal and transiting.  Most of all, don’t wait for the luck to fall into your lap — go out and do your absolute best to bring it to you, through willingness to try something new, listening to the  wisdom and guidance in your heart, plus dedication, and enthusiasm.  You Fire signs are really going to be in the flow in the Spring of 2015 as Jupiter and Uranus make trines and even Saturn is briefly in Sag.  Other than that, Jupiter in Leo squares Saturn in

late Scorpio a couple of times.  Economic difficulties can lead to innovative solutions, new products, etc.  Pressure is on the fixed signs during this transit.  They will be quite busy, needing  to plan for fun and leisure rather than play spontaneously.  Looking at the world in general at this time, fanaticism of all kinds is running rampant.  War ruins economies and productivity.   Weather emergencies continue with Uranus and Pluto still in square and this is also a challenge to prosperity. 

ARIES RISING — Jupiter in your 5^th means there will be lots of opportunities to socialize, particularly with outdoor activities.  Sports, sure, but also things like hiking, gardening, swimming, etc.  You can meet people you really like a lot, romance is a possibility, too.  You will enjoy the chances to try new things and develop new skills. Art involving fire is a possibility — welding, pottery, wood-burning designs, for example.  Costumes appeal, so perhaps you will be in some kind of play, pageant,  parade, etc.  Don’t forget the sunscreen J…

I have noticed with my private clients that there seems to be more emphasis on long-range planning for childrens’ education.  You can set up funds like 529’s for education next spring before the tax deadline.  You may want to budget for extra-curricular activities this next school year.  Some parents may even decide that they want to join in the fun in the classroom; volunteering could be very enjoyable this year.

TAURUS RISING — Jupiter in your 4^th expands your home and family.  This could be anything from remodeling, building outdoor facilities, etc. to celebrating happy news within the family.  Weddings, engagements, new babies, family reunions, and graduations are all strong possibilities.  Expect more people to come visit you in your home.  Probably a good idea to start a party fund because feeding all these people could get expensive, and remember that Saturn squares and also opposes your Ascendant, most likely from your 7^th.  This means you and your partner need to be in agreement on these various expansionary plans.  There’s an old saying…figure things will take twice as long and cost twice as much, so be conservative.  Do not initiate any building projects when Mercury is retro, and if the retrograde occurs in the middle of the project, then watch like a hawk and double-check everything.

Landscaping, sculpture, building with earth materials — rock, brick, wood, etc.  can be very enjoyable this year.  Art and beauty feed your soul.  Try taking the kids to an art museum, too.  Expose young children to arts and crafts to let them try their artistic wings…

The one thing that can hurt you this year is having to be right all the time.  No one is, and life is much sweeter when you forge agreements by giving credit where it is due.  Do you best to be flexible rather than stubborn.  What’s good for the body is also good for the mind J…

GEMINI RISING — Jupiter transits your 3^rd house of communication, practical education, and regional and local travel.  You will most likely be very mentally and physically active this year.  The only things that could hurt you is overbooking, driving too fast because you tried to cram too much in, or getting so many projects going that you feel scattered instead of stimulated.  You can easily multi-task and actually prefer two or three projects at a time.  I think it’s important to remember that Saturn enters Sag later this year and the polarity between Gemini and Sag means (among other things) that your education needs to be put to practical use.  You can attend workshops and/or classes but for best results they should fit in with your overall strategy.  It’s a good year for publishing if you are a writer. For artistic expression try theater arts, or even something like origami or calligraphy.

There’s such a social whirl for you this year … you could meet wonderful people while doing things you love anyway — travel, book clubs, writers’ groups, neighborhood potlucks, fun with siblings and especially with nieces and nephews.  Playing cards comes under the 3^rd house, and games that stimulate the mind. The same focus on fun and education applies to your own kids, too.  A great year for summer camps that combine education and fun.  The same principle applies to travel — combine fun and education for best results.  There’s so much going on that you might need to use a daily planner J.

CANCER RISING — Jupiter transits your 2^nd house.  This is not just a money house; the 2^nd is also talents and hobbies as well as resources under your personal control.  It’s a great year to invest in yourself.  This house rules moonlighting and turning a hobby into a career.  Maybe you need classes or a certification to add to your income.  Jupiter here should expand your money and resources.  You could also be spending on behalf of young people and their education.  A great year to start an education  fund for any young children in your family.

Dancing and music could easily be the art forms you prefer this year.  If you study what you love best, the information can inspire you.  For example, maybe you decide to make costumes, and this leads you in a whole new direction.  I knew people in Hollywood long ago that decorated jeans for rock stars and made 2K for each pair of pants.  Bling might help you this year.  Maybe it’s hair ornaments.  Leo rules the hair.  Create joy in your life and for others.  Nurture the same in children. 

Whether you are male or female, people with Cancer Sun or Cancer rising are some of the best chefs in the world.  Jupiter in Leo in your 2^nd might be suggesting you make some extra money through your skills with food.  Cake decorating?  Catering?  Appetizers for parties?  The bling theme of Jupiter in Leo means it needs to be fancy food, or for a special occasion, and above all — it must look good !!  Use your imagination — it might be a cooking class for kids as part of a summer camp.  I knew 2 teachers on summer break that turned a garage into a 2 week art camp for kids and they ran 3 sessions that summer.  They made a profit, had fun, and planted seeds with the children that could last a lifetime…

LEO RISING — Jupiter here could expand your waistline J — remember Jupiter expands.  Some of you will have children.  Some will have new children in their lives through marriage.  (Step-children)  So yes, you could gain some weight, but the more subtle definition is that you will gain confidence in yourself and your sense of self-esteem will grow.  You could have a special talent this year that delivers exactly the information needed to the right person.  It might be just a part of your life, or it could be something like teaching a class.  Be conscious of your integrity.  Be whole-hearted in whatever you pursue this year.  Conduct yourself with dignity and figure your activities might be on tomorrow’s front page.  Guard your reputation.  Saturn still in your 4^th could mean there are still some concerns on the home front, perhaps about older relatives.  Or perhaps a roommate has these problems and you are there to offer emotional support?  Don’t buy a house with Saturn in your 4^th unless you plan to live there forever J.

Artistic expression feeds your soul.  Especially this year, make some room for art and music and dancing in your life and also for your children.  Sports are so valuable —  besides the good exercise, there is so much to learn — teamwork, cooperation, psychology, visualization,  ethics and honor, etc.  There’s a Fire Trine by sign in the Spring of 2015 — Jupiter trine Saturn and Uranus.  A great time for sports.  There’s a social component.  I can hear it now…”Jenae, you were right on, I signed up for a team and met my true love on the baseball field !!”  So.  Don’t be shy this year, try new things and consciously grow…Jupiter is only in your 1^st once in every 12 years… and GOOD LUCK !!!

VIRGO RISING — Jupiter in your 12^th is quite subtle.  Very much about keeping a clear conscience and incorporating some kind of daily spiritual practices into your life.  For good health as well as peace of mind.  This could be anything from prayer and meditation, to yoga, to Tai Chi or Che Kung, or simply being grateful for your blessings each day.  There is no better transit than Jupiter in your 12^th for getting in touch with your guides and teachers — both visible and invisible.  This is a good transit to check out the works of Edgar Cayce, particularly a book written about him called “Many Mansions”.    Your interest in past lives and karma will grow during the year ahead.  There is another book I read many years ago that made a big impression on me — about where we go and what we do between lives on earth.  The author was Michael Newton. 

If you or a loved one has health problems, you can receive excellent care when Jupiter is in your 12^th.  Both mental and physical health.  Seeing a nutritional counselor would bring benefits.  So would counseling with your spiritual advisor. What religion doesn’t matter, it’s the INTENTION that counts. 

Depending on your whole chart, you might be more inclined to socialize privately, just one on one, this year instead of with groups.  You could be the recipient of a lot of love.  If so, pay it forward.  Plant those seeds.  Do your best to be kind and compassionate to those in need, without thought of reward. 

Looking at art and creativity, making beautiful things is very healing.  Do you have a garden?  Art for you, this year, should be the kind of things you can do by yourself — like playing the piano, singing in the shower, growing beautiful plants or houseplants.  Virgo  rules the fabric arts — weaving is like a meditation in itself.  I like to crochet and sew.  All these things can be done solo.  Maybe you decide to make gifts this year instead of buy them J ?

LIBRA RISING — Jupiter in your 11^th really accents socializing with friends and groups.  What a whirl !!!  You’re going to be quite busy, and some of the socializing will be with your partner and others,  so it’s important that you and your partner like each other’s friends.  It’s a great time to either take a class or teach a class — group activities will be more enjoyable than usual.  Same thing with any kids in your life — more group activities — probably some kind of extra-curricular stuff — maybe a musical at school with all the extra rehearsals,  Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, martial arts/sports.  Or  just hanging out with friends.  This would be good time to get to know your kids’ friends and their parents.  You could meet some great new friends. If you have kids, this year they would want to plan a theme party.  At the very least, put some special effort into the Halloween costumes — they will remember it all their lives. 

Another possibility is that Libra rising makes you quite sensitive to the needs and wishes of your partner.  There may be some kind of socializing that helps your partner’s career this year.  Getting involved in the planning of the event brings you benefits beyond the event.  Earlier we talked about being whole-hearted with Jupiter in Leo.  If you can immerse yourself in planning the company picnic, or the office Xmas party, or the County Fair, then do so, but not if you  don’t feel  100% committed.  IN that case,help out by doing something small only.  Sincerity is a key to success this year.  For all of us…

It’s probably a good idea to limit the amount of activities due to Saturn in your 2^nd.  There’s only so many hours in a day and a budget that needs you to pay attention to it.  For best results with Jupiter, we need a bit of moderation.  Maybe 2 activities would be a lot better than 4 J…

SCORPIO RISING — Jupiter is in your career house during its transit through Leo.  The 10^th is also your personal definition of success.  Saturn is still transiting through Scorpio and these two planets will be in square by sign as well as a couple of time by degree.  A square is a symbol of challenge, frustration, and the need to make adjustments.  It is ALSO a symbol of hard work and BIG accomplishments.  I would think it would be very important that you take yourself, your goals, and your life very SERIOUSLY this year.  It is not a year to be frivolous or waste energy on non-essentials.  Make your work count, make your money count, and above all — respect yourself.  Authority  figures in your life may be teachers or guides.  Your experience in this area could be either positive or negative or both.  Sometimes a bad boss acts like a shortcut in our lives; it’s the quickest  way to learn how to be a good boss.  I would think any clashes would be not directed at you so much as pressure about which projects or departments take priority.  Saturn in Scorpio might be suggesting budget problems at work.  Scorpio rules insurance.  And regardless of what is claimed, those of us in the USA KNOW that health insurance prices have gone way up.  So you will need to have the self-control not to react negatively, and being respectful of authority figures as  well as yourself is one important goal you can achieve.

I think it is also important to know your limitations BEFORE you volunteer for a big project at work.  The square is asking you to find the balance between time for yourself and time at work.  It’s not that you can’t do that big project — you can,  and succeed beautifully — but more how to protect your health  so you don’t get too run down.  The biggest challenge will probably be to keep perspective — ie,  it’s not all about you.  A raise or a promotion is likely with Jupiter in your 10^th. 

Be professional, be self-disciplined, and read books about what good management and leaders are made of.  Try watching “Undercover Boss”. 

SAGITTARIUS RISING — Jupiter is your chart ruler, so you need to give Jupiter more weight in your chart, whether natal or transits.  Jupiter in Leo transits through your 9^th house — ITS OWN HOUSE in the natural wheel of the zodiac, SAG IS the 9^th house.  So this is pretty interesting, plus there’s a trine to Uranus and Saturn in the Spring of 2015.  Do you want to travel?  Teach? Write? Go on a spiritual retreat?  Return to school?  All of these are possibilities.  The 9^th rules ceremonies, too.  Maybe a grown child is getting married?  The 9^th is also licensing and the justice system.  You might attain some kind of degree or certification during this next year.  If you have legal troubles, having these transits would point to a better outcome.  This is a great year to publish if you like to write.  SAG rules France, Italy, Switzerland, and Saudi Arabia.  Might you be travelling to any of these countries? 

On the spiritual level, attending a workshop or committing to a course of study is very appropriate.

Maybe you’re sending a child off to college or hosting a foreign student.  Celebrating other cultures is a great way to express the energy.  Foreign food, foreign music, foreign movies — follow what you have a passion for and you can end up meeting kindred spirits.  Maybe you win a  trip to the Cannes Film Festival.  Enter contests this year, you could win !!!

The worst way you could play this transit is to hoist a few too many at a party or celebration and get busted for driving intoxicated.  DO remember that moderation is best when dealing with the euphoric nature of Jupiter.

CAPRICORN RISING — Jupiter in Leo transits through your 8^th house — shared money, shared power, shared love and intimacy.  Big money comes under this house — large corporations, government, taxes, insurance, inheritance, etc.  It would easier to get a loan with Jupiter in your 8^th — if you need one, fine, just don’t go overboard and run up a bunch of debt.  Any children under your care and responsibility need thorough training in money management this year.  Teach them before they leave your home.  We’ve all heard the stories about ignorant college students maxing out 4 credit cards.  On the other hand, you may be trying to help a grown child finance something important — a home, college, a car?  Try to avoid co-signing, and write paperwork outlining the terms and conditions and have them sign it.  You want to show them how the real world works this year…

This is also a good time period to update your will, trust, insurance policies, etc.  Just don’t sign on a Mercury retrograde (10-4 –10-25-14, 1-21—2-11-15).  It’s a great year to set up investments for long-term results. This could be college plans for kids, retirement plans for yourself or for you and your partner, or just general investments.

The romance in your life can become stronger if you put some effort into play and recreation with your partner.  Try planning date nights, or short trips to resorts that you would both enjoy.  People that stay together while their raising children sometimes fall apart when the children are grown because they neglect to develop hobbies and interests that they can share together as a couple.  Think about the future you’d like to create.  Consider adding in some kind of sport or exercise that you could enjoy together for many years to come. 

Investing in some art that pleases you might also be a possibility.  There is such a wide range of prices for art these days that almost anyone can bring some beauty into their home.  Better yet, create some yourself J…

AQUARIUS RISING — Jupiter is in your 7^th house of marriage and partnerships.  Your luck and opportunities come through your partner this year.   Business partnerships included.  Your mate’s career might be going a lot better than yours.  Saturn in your 10^th can be challenging.  If you have problems with your career, try strategizing with your mate for new ideas and solutions.  Be of good cheer when something wonderful happens for your partner.  You have great capacity to be a true friend.  I read this once… “A true friend commiserates with our sorrows and rejoices with our victories”.   Your turn will come.  Be patient for now.  Saturn teaches us what we most need to know.

Jupiter in your 7^th indicates some travel with a partner, some out of town vacations, even scouting long-distance colleges as a family outing.  This can be a fun and affectionate time.  You may be the recipient of a lot of generosity and good will.  IF a partner needs to make a trip without you, at least you can remain in close touch through today’s technology. 

I have seen people either marry or divorce when EITHER Saturn or Jupiter enters their 7^th.  No way to tell without examining each individual chart.  If you’re having marriage problems, Jupiter might be indicating some counseling sessions to improve communication.  There are also a lot of good self-help books out there, too.  My late Father always said…”If you want to change someone, then change yourself.”  The 7^th tends to reflect aspects of ourselves that we’re not acknowledging — easier to see it coming at us through a partner.  SO, if something in a partner is bothering you, best to take a good look at yourself, too.  Jupiter, like Neptune, brings a great capacity for tolerance and forgiveness.

PISCES RISING — Jupiter in Leo is moving through your 6^th house of health, work, and service to others .  You can receive excellent health care if you need it.  You can also serve as an advocate for someone who is ill, asking the right questions at the doctor and helping them the answers and options they need.

This is a great transit to teach children to love and care for a pet.  It might be a rescue pet, or a gift from someone else.  Wonderful to teach them about the wonders of nature, and about being responsible for a dependent. 

If you work a job, it’s important to find joy in your work.  Jupiter in the 6^th could mean you get a raise or a promotion, or even change jobs.  A happy worker is more productive anyway.  If you are a supervisor, be sure a praise your staff when you can.  Most people thrive with kind words.

Leo rules the heart.  Anything you can do to help your heart be healthy and happy is a good thing this year.  There’s an inconjunct to the Pisces Ascendant and I’ve been thinking about what this might mean. One thing for sure it means take good care of your feet, too.  Anything from pedicures,  to foot reflexology,  to wearing the right shoes for your feet.  People with strong Pisces placements usually love to dance.  I knew a woman who broke a bone in her foot and she couldn’t dance (ballet) for 3 years.  Torture.  Neptune is currently in Pisces.  Dreamy, sensitive, imaginative — but you still need to be aware of where you are walking.  I knew a woman who missed a simple curb at the street corner — down she went and ended up with back surgery.  Pisces is a dual sign — head in the clouds, feet on the ground.  For years to come, you need to be very aware of your physical reality.  Stay grounded, because lots of incredible mystical events and insights are coming your way…

Back to Jupiter in Leo.  This is a great time to teach children the principles of good health and nutrition.  Make meal times special — it’s not necessary to have fancy food, it’s the love that counts.  Teach children the value of First Aid, how and when  to call for help (911), and assemble a small First Aid kit for home use.  Band aids, bandages, sterile gauze, anti-bac ointment, hydrogen peroxide, rubbing alcohol.  Remember these are life lessons and traditions they will carry into their adulthood.

Sometimes people with Pisces rising work hard but get taken advantage of by manipulative types.  Jupiter in Leo can give you more confidence to stand up for yourself when a situation doesn’t feel right to you.  Saturn in your 9^th aids you in standing up for truth and justice.  You can be a hero J…

Well, that’s it for now, folks.  Pray for peace, Jenae

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