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Recently, an Astrological phenomenon had a lot of folks
talking. Were you watching the event unfolding in the night sky? If you happened
to have missed the celestial show, it featured Venus and Jupiter moving closer to
each other, night after night, to form an exact conjunction. An exact
conjunction occurs when two planets are 0 degrees apart. Otherwise, planets are
considered in conjunction aspect to each other whenever they are up to 7 to 9
degrees apart, depending on the Astrologer—who vary widely in their
interpretations.
What do you know about Venus? And, what about Jupiter? And,
why did it matter that they were cozying up to each other, sort of like "friends with benefits".
In Astrology, Venus is considered the Lesser Benefic. As the
ruler of Taurus and Libra, she brings art, beauty, grace and good manners to
the table. She can be seductive, but never in a gross or sluttish way. Unless, of course, she’s badly aspected in a chart. But for the most part, Venus brings
material benefits because she attracts them.
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| rainbows are beneficial, too |
Jupiter, called the Greater Benefic, is also a generous
benefactor. But where Venus is cool and coquettish, Jupiter blusters. A big and
jovial fellow, he often talks too much and sticks his foot in his own mouth.
Just check out the sign he rules for a clue: Sagittarius. While being a fire
element helps boost Sag’s openness, Jupiter also adds his amicable personality
to the sign.
Where Venus is focused on love (love of a partner, love of
nice things), Jupiter is more like a philosophical teacher. Yes, he can bring
good luck and good fortune to the scene, but that’s because he’s a high-risk
taker. And his optimism
helps him take "losing" in great stride.  |
| Leo in flamboyant, golden splendor |
So what did it mean to you when these two beneficial planets
came together, on top of each other so to speak? You’ll have to check out your
Natal (and/or Progressed) chart to know. Both signs were in 21 degrees of Leo
on June 29. So, for example, if you had 21 degrees of Leo on your Fifth House
cusp, the transit of the two planets might have brought you a spurt of
flamboyant creativity, or perhaps even a showy baby. It all depends on what other
planets are in your Fifth House and if any of them aspect other planets in your
chart.
Astrology may not be easy to learn, but knowing even a
little helps.
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Good luck, light and love,
Gypsy Stars
