Astrology, Venus and Jupiter are the two planets known as the great benefics. They like to bestow their blessings and gifts wherever they are positioned and transiting through our astrological charts.
The goddess Aphrodite and her planet Venus bestow love, physical beauty, the fine arts and wealth into the world. When she is prominently placed in our horoscopes, Cupid shoots his arrow and brings great love into our lives, and all things beautiful seem to flow our way.
The Greek god Zeus, father of philosophy, travel and abundance is tied to the planet Jupiter. Jupiter is the planet of good fortune who bestows his grace through optimistic thinking, spiritual pursuits, philosophy, travel and large quantities of life’s bounties.
Jupiter moved into Pisces on January 17th and Venus will move into Pisces on Feb 12th. Pisces is the watery emotional constellation that represents intuition, healing, the arts, addictions, and the ending of a karmic cycle. Venus will be in Pisces through March 7th, and Jupiter through June 5th. Venus is exalted in Pisces and Jupiter is the ancient ruler of Pisces, which simply means, they both perform their best while in the mystical dreamy and boundless sign of Pisces.
Therefore, the next few weeks are an opportunistic time to dream big, play and have fun. That said, expand with caution during this time as Jupiter is fond of optimistic thinking, which can lead us into counting our chickens before they hatch.
If you are a Pisces, you will want to watch your sugar intake because Venus rules sweets and while she is in the sign of Pisces you may find it hard to curve unhealthy cravings. Jupiter expands everything it touches and while he is in the sign of Pisces you may find, much to your dismay, that your physical being is also expaning if you are enjoying a little too much good food and wine.
Astronomically, the two brightest planets in the sky will appear together in mid-February. Mark your calendars for February 15th & 16th, as the sliver of the crescent moon, Venus and Jupiter are sure to prove a stunning trio.
January 29th, 2010
Copyright 2010 by Linda Kaye
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