Jonathan Wood/Getty Images Jupiter blesses whatever he touches with faith and the enthusiastic vision of what is possible.
Jupiter, the largest planet in our solar system, spends approximately one year in every sign. Traditional astrology calls this mighty lord of the planets ‘The Greater Benefic,’ meaning, the most powerful and favorable influence. Jupiter brings opportunities, optimism and the faith necessary to expand your life in the direction of your dreams. The key word is ‘expansion,’ and is the over-all principle of Jupiter’s influence. Jupiter also expands consciousness and helps you to perceive ‘the big picture’ of life. Nothing this super-sized planet does is small! Jupiter’s domain includes philosophy and learning, truth, justice and wisdom, idealism, aspiration and generosity. Jupiter’s influence can also manifest in less desirable ways through exaggeration and over confidence, extravagance and over indulgence, self-importance, and gullibility.
On July 16, 2014, Jupiter leaves the sensitive, watery realm of Cancer, where he’s spent the last year, and enters the sign of Leo. This is a fiery placement that ignites an outgoing, assertive drive to express ones true identity and creativity. Regardless of your Sun Sign, or where Leo falls in your solar or natal chart, Jupiter in Leo signals a year in which you will grow and learn through improving the way you present yourself in the world. Leo is the sign of confidence and showmanship, and this is the time to do what’s necessary to grow as a person, and feel comfortable within yourself.
The positive expression of Jupiter in Leo brings dramatic flair, vitality and exuberance to your personal expression. However, it’s important to take care to avoid egotism or the urge to dominate others. Dramatic flair serves you now, but dramatizing situations all out of proportion doesn’t. Have faith in yourself. Have faith in your role in the drama of life! This is the year to let your light shine, and have fun doing it.
Read on to see how this significant transit will affect your Sun-Sign.
ARIES: EXPRESS YOURSELF. Naturally assertive, Aries, you will experience a growth spurt this year in all areas of personal self-expression. Your ability to speak your truth with courage and self-esteem is blessed under this transit, and relationships blossom as a result of your authenticity. Artistic projects and all kinds of creative work are energized. Relationships and romance also get a boost this year and you may find yourself involved with a new love interest, possibly from a foreign country or very different background than yourself. This year you can shine all your fiery glory, Aries. As long as you take others into account, your increased self-assurance will benefit you enormously.
TAURUS: HOME VALUES. This is a perfect time to do what you need to create a feeling of security and inner peace in your life. Your deepest sense of yourself, your past and your family are all areas where any effort toward improvement or reconciliation can pay off big time. During this time you can move to a more desirable home, fix up your current home or invest in real estate. If you can, this is the year to go for it! Home life in general is blessed under this influence; your relationships with your parents, kids and sense of belonging are all under a fortunate ray.
GEMINI: CONNECT and NETWORK. Jupiter expands your contacts and communication skills and as a result your whole perspective of the world becomes larger. If you’re interested in writing, or if a course of study has been calling you, this is the year to get those wheels in motion – it will serve your life down the road. Travel may beckon or become necessary, in which case you’ll learn much and enjoy the ride. Closer to home, your relationship with brothers and sisters or other close relations are up-beat during this transit. Over all, this is a time when old mental patterns easily give way to a broader, more evolved perspective. Reach out and connect!
CANCER: VALUES and RESOURCES. Efforts to expand your material resources are under favorable influences now. This is the year to improve or expand your business, increase your income and put yourself out in the market place in a bigger way. Ask yourself what you really value, what your goals truly are, so that the expansive Jupiter energies are focused in directions that genuinely serve you. Your inner resources can be parlayed into material rewards now, and your self-worth will benefit accordingly. You’ll learn a lot in the process and come out way ahead, so long as your optimism is accompanied by realism and awareness.
LEO: GROWTH and EXPANSION. This year kicks off a major growth cycle for you. Your very sense of self and what you are capable of will expand considerably this year, and you’ll learn a great deal in the process. You can enjoy terrific rewards from taking realistic risks and going for your dreams. Favorable circumstances, contacts and relationships come into your life to assist in this process, and you’ll also assist others through your efforts at this time. It’s a great year for growth in all areas – spiritually, materially, psychologically and creatively. Your self-confidence gets a boost and with it your world becomes grander. Just don’t over-do it with a know-it all attitude and you will be on a fast ride to the top.
VIRGO: SOUL FOOD. Your ability to tap into your soul deepens this year and you’ll learn a lot about your inner self, your spirituality and connection to the universe. This is a great year to explore healing in all forms, particularly inner healing and develop routines that allow you to incorporate spiritual practices into your life. All such efforts receive a cosmic blessing and will serve you in years to come. Your imagination and intuitive senses are heightened and you may take up a course of study in spiritual or psychological fields. Let yourself open to new ways of perceiving and feeling the world – your whole life will expand as a result.
LIBRA: HUMANITY and ALLIES. This is a year when efforts to connect with like-minded people will pay off big time. Your dreams, ideals and visions are uppermost in your mind and you can attract the alliances you need to achieve them. This is a good time to expand your circle – connecting with groups of like-minded people is the way to go when it comes to achieving your goals. You can feel inspired to work for social causes or improve the world in some way. As you include others and work for the good of a cause, your own personal hopes for your life will be brought closer to fruition.
SCORPIO: HIGH PROFILE. Your professional life is due for an upgrade and your efforts to improve and expand your career receive a cosmic blessing. Hard work can pay off now, and you can get ahead and receive greater recognition this year – stay focused on your main purpose! This is the year to go for the promotion, ask for the raise or show your work to those in a position to give you a hand up. Your self-confidence grows this year, and you have the opportunity to learn a great deal as you take your place in the business world with greater assurance.
SAGITTARIUS: JOURNEY of DISCOVERY. You’ll feel drawn to learn more about the world – spiritually, philosophically, culturally, all of the above! This is a great year to embark on any kind of education program, as either a student or a teacher. Your quest can include foreign travel or relationships with people from other countries. If you’re a writer, publishing gets easier, or if you’ve wanted to be one, this is the year to start. Opportunities that support your wants and wishes can be drawn to you. Your entire world-view can expand considerably this year; your personal journey enters a period of maturity and depth.
CAPRICORN: RECEIVING and PERCEIVING. All kinds of partnerships that involve shared resources receive a cosmic blessing under this transit. Business alliances thrive this year, and if you need a loan from the bank, chances are you’ll get it. Generally speaking, you’ll benefit from others at this time, certainly of a material nature. On a personal note, love and intimacy can intensify. This is also a year of personal transformation where you can delve into the realm of deep psyche and gain a greater understanding of your life and how you view it, which can prove extremely powerful and positive. If you are drawn to study spiritual, metaphysical or psychological subjects, this is the year to make headway in this area – the results can expand your life enormously.
AQUARIUS: CONNECT and NURTURE. Relationships of all kinds, including intimate partnerships, will grow this year. New people will come into your life with whom you can form strong bonds. Existing relationships receive a cosmic upgrade and teach you a great deal about yourself in the process. You may find yourself involved with people from foreign countries or whose background is quite different than yours. You will have opportunities to form connections with people who expand your world, and you’ll also benefit from reaching out to others for any kind of assistance you might need. As long as you enter partnerships with the attitude of mutual benefit, this year is great for connecting with others in every way!
PISCES: A JOB WELL DONE. You’ll have plenty of work to do this year, and also the stamina and vision to not only get it done, but to do it well. The volume of work on your plate may feel restricting and you may wonder when you’ll be rewarded for all the hours you’re putting in! Don’t worry – the rewards will come. You’ll impress those who matter and pave the way for remuneration up ahead. It’s also a good year to get healthy routines in place – your body is strong under this transit, but watch your diet, as Jupiter’s expansion can also extend to your waistline.
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