JUPITER, SATURN & ECONOMICS

Jupiter remains in the security oriented sign of
Cancer until mid- July of 2014, amplifying the desire (and concern) about having all of our ducks in a row, with regard to feeling economically secure, and being in a position to sustain and expand our current lifestyle.

In turn, Saturn in Scorpio, also connected with financial power, is in place through December of 2014 and then briefly from mid June - mid September, 2015.   

These two planets work well together.  Jupiter has an expansive nature, and can help us seek  creative solutions, with regard to our financial situation.  Saturn has a steady, patient and persevering nature, which helps us in making practical, objective evaluations, and in practicing  caution and discernment, if it is called for.

I imagine financial security and sustainability will be high on the list of priorities for many, in the first half of 2014.

JUPITER, SATURN & PSYCHOLOGY 

When Saturn in Scorpio is making a challenging transit to planets in the natal chart, particularly the 'personal' planets, it is usually experienced as emotional heaviness.  Our mood can become pensive, as we are called upon to work through challenging emotions, which can be a daunting task, perhaps more so, for those, not acquainted with entering into this type of  process.  For this reason, it's important to recognize when it's time to get help - to reach out to a counselor, energy worker, or someone who has had experience with this type of process.   

We may find that we prefer our own company, seeking more solitude, when Saturn is in a retrograde motion, March 2, 2014 through July 19, 2014.   

The compassionate and loving energies of Jupiter in Cancer, acquainted with the vulnerabilities of being human, can act as a healing 'salve' in such situations.  This placement can help us to  validate and honor our emotional experience, seeing it as an opportunity to move toward  healing and wholeness.  It serves the purpose of letting go of what we no longer need to 'carry'.

Every sign has a 'shadow' side, which is considered to be less benevolent than it's positive counterpart.  The 'shadow' side of Jupiter in Cancer, is in struggling with addictive behaviors and allowing ourselves to come from the 'victim' role.  It's also easy to focus all of our attention on the problems of others, especially family members, thereby avoiding our own.  

GRAND CROSS IN CHART OF THE U.S. 

A Grand Cross (challenging configuration) takes place in April of 2014, which involves several planets coming up against the 'Sun' in Cancer, in the birth chart of the United State.  This is in place April 14 - 23, 2014, though there may be some 'fall out' stretching beyond the month of April.

While it's difficult to pinpoint the immediate effects of this placement, how it will unfold, and  determine whether it has any far reaching ramifications, (as this point), it is considered volatile and erratic.  Whatever takes place at this time, will undoubtedly be enough to shake up the stock market, which has been operating on a hair trigger for some time.

While some astrologers are predicting much doom and gloom about the outcome associated with this placement, I think we've come through the biggest surprises already, and I can't imagine this leading to a long term, downward spiral.  

JUPITER IN LEO - The Hero's Journey

Mid July, 2014 - mid August, 2015.

Jupiter in the fire sign of Leo, touches on a much 'lighter' aspect of our spirit, as it invites us to embark on the hero's journey - to rekindle our intuition, faith and courage in life, and go toward that which holds passion and sense of purpose for us individually.

More information about this placement will be shared in a future newsletter.

Both the '7' and the 'Chariot' are connected to concentrated emotional power, won through the application of steady self-effort, patience and  determination toward a goal.   

You can see the 'stance' of the man depicted in this card, to be self-assured, confident and courageous.  He has command over his mind and emotions, hence no reins are required to drive the chariot.  His ability to communicate his thoughts and directions is seen in his one pointed gaze.  He has achieved self-mastery. 

This is the perfect year in which to deepen our interest and become knowledgeable and open to that which has has the capacity to create a transformational and healing effect upon our psychological and emotional well being.   

As we are become aware of how to strengthen the focus of our inner power and determination and direct it toward tangible goals, we can achieve great results.

Barbara Abruzzo

www.livingwellcarenavigation.com