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Jupiter stations direct in Gemini in a trine with Mercury in Aquarius

Jupiter went retrograde in Gemini on October 9, 2024 and today we begin to see some relief from that challenging energy. While in retrograde, Jupiter encourages us to follow-up and make good on our promises and to reassess our life trajectories. If you’ve done so, this upcoming period of direct motion in Gemini may open the door for rewards and opportunities in the coming months. Moving from retrograde to direct in 11° of Gemini, Jupiter offers us an opportunity to transition in areas of social interaction, social media, the mind, and academics. However, Gemini is the sign of Jupiter’s detriment so if this journey still seems fraught with challenges, trust that not only are the challenges for your greater good, but they will lead to expansions well beyond your wildest dreams.

Since Mercury is at home in Gemini and Aquarius, it’s trine with Jupiter lends some aid in the area of communication. These two planets work together at this time to help us more easily articulate our point of view. Just be cautious as Venus enters Aries a few hours before Jupiter stations direct and could lead to some intensive and even antagonistic tendency in these conversations with others. It’s important to stay grounded when holding conversation, especially with others who may fall on a different side of the political spectrum. Stay grounded, especially if you’re feeling activated, and keep your ears open. If you can find it in yourself to listening with empathy, you may find some understanding of your common ground, even with those with which you do not fully agree.

Ascendants most affected by this transit: Gemini, Aquarius, Scorpio, Leo

Venus moves into Aries conjunct with the North Node

Venus in Aries has a historical significance, specially around social movements and protests, so deserves an at-length discussion.

This transit occurs in the 4th house, the house of home, family, and ancestry, making this a good time for introspection around your home life and how Aries energy may have played a part in your upbringing. Check your natal chart and prepare for this to compound the energy of planets in your fourth house. For example, if Saturn is in your fourth house, this would be an excellent time to channel the energy of Aries fire to burn through any pre-conceived notions you have of the world due to the family culture in which you were raised. Or alternatively, if you have Mars in your fourth house (especially in a fire sign), you may be predisposed to bouts of anger in your personal relationships during the time of this transit. Being aware of this potential influence could prevent damage to your relationships, especially if you have a fire sign-heavy chart.

Entering a sextile with Pluto in Aquarius, this indicates the potential for Venus Aries energy in the preexisting potentiality for massive shifts in the collective around the 7th. Keep an eye out for a discussion of the Venus in Aries transit, especially considering it will go retrograde in Aries this year, extending this energy and bringing up the potential for repeats of historical events centered around human rights movements.

Ascendants most affected by this transit: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius, Libra