Jupiter Retrogrades in Gemini: 04 oct to 03 jan 13

Posted on October 4, 2012 by Sharita Star

04 October 2012

03 January 2013
16 to 06 degrees Gemini

After all of 2012’s excitement where The Twins unite it all in your Zodiac Pie, it’s time for a bit of a needed break! Since May a Solar Eclipse, two New Moons, and the rare Venus-Sun alignment have all transpired here: this area of your life is primed now for some reflective energies to realign within. Look to where 16 deg to 06 deg Gemini lives on your Zodiac Wheel.

From now until 30 January 2013, it’s totally time to reassess and regroup here. While our Philosopher planet will not cause too much chaos while reviewing, he is asking for your ability to take up with a SILENT LISTEN and utilize the ever-clever mind to calm all the activity here and filter out what cannot unite together when forward motion returns in 2013. Let gossip and superficiality stay in the gutter where it belongs. Rise up to respond in an alert mind that thinks well because you recognize the changes in feelings are for the better good.

Jupiter will return back over the 05 June’s Venus-Sun alignment at 15 degrees Gemini from 19 October to 02 November. This is a prominent time to take up in remembering all of the intentions placed (if you did your soul’s homework back in June) and see what needs a bit of a redo, reassess and realign. Knowing Gemini’s energy is ever on the go, versatile, at times distracted and even in the split: this passage offers up the perfect opportunity to take a look at how you can bring improvements to how the course of action has flowed, and make necessary corrections accordingly.

Aside from how Jupiter will personally ask for your philosophical mind to ponder in review here, expect a few things to occur on a global level as well. The collective can expect to self-educate a plenty as change and pressure of ideas expand. Bringing further understanding to the power of expression in this place within life keeps restless sensations at bay. With Jupiter being a planet of honesty, should any kind of truths not be out in the open, you can anticipate any truth of the matter to come out into the world of information to be seen and exposed. That “bluntness” of speech that is Jupiter’s signature style, will prevail strongly under this Retrograde passage. If it’s gotta be said, remember sometimes even though the truth can actually hurt, the enthusiasm for what it is meant to change will become wisdom to cherish in the long term.

Much continued reform will be seen in the publishing world, and kinks in the present landscape will be ironed out. Any form of broadcasting, higher learning, or communications exchange will be under the redo, review and renew microscope. Religious causes as well, may see some extra attention and focus in the media headlines, wherein the typical arguments of who is right and who may be wrong are more heated than normal. Logically, under retrograde in Gemini -that split and UNTIE may remain for any situation- but ultimately, in the revisiting, the UNITE is wishing to be discovered and embraced.

Along with beginning to reverse under a Gemini Waning Moon, we’ll have the next two Gemini Lunar passes under their waning offering up further reflection as they team up with Jupiter Retrograde, completing with the Lunar Eclipse at 06 degrees Gemini coming 28 November. In the weeks unfolding until this time, you’ll find this slice of the life to be completely filled with review, redo and revelations of truth. Whatever needs to be cleared out, will go, and even though Jupiter will still be traveling backwards, a sense of forward motion returns once we have a waxing (gathering) energy here again after the New Moon in Sagittarius 13 December pulls through to the Full Moon in Cancer upon 28 December. Right around Christmas time is when you’ll find ideal energies to pick up a little pace with Waxing Moons returning in Gemini. By February 2013, as Jupiter moves forward from the 06 degree Lunar Eclipse point, you’ll see the wonders of forward motion here in full play again.

In the meantime, Happy Reflecting in the MINI GEM energy of GEMINI!

A little quick and easy “Jupiter in Gemini Rx Scope”
From the collective standpoint, if you know your Sun Sign, then read below the area of life you can enjoy some reflective time within throughout 30 January 2013. If you know your Rising Sign -and it falls in the very early degrees of it- you can equally anticipate review and redo in the slice of life as well. Always consult a professional astrologer to accurately know the mathematical details of your natal birth chart.

Aries: “I COMMUNICATE” Thinking/Mentality/Communications

Taurus: “I HAVE” Values/Earning Power/Possessions

Gemini: “I AM” Approaches/Mask to the World/Motivations

Cancer: “I PROCESS” Inner Psyche/Clearing of the Past

Leo: “I SOCIALIZE” Innovations/Friendships/Organizations

Virgo: “I STRUCTURE” Career/Public Life/Opportunities

Libra: “I BELIEVE” Philosophies/Foreign Travel/Education

Scorpio: “I TRANSFORM” Transformations/Sexuality/Wealth

Sagittarius: “I RELATE” Partnerships/Marriage/Balance with Others

Capricorn: “I SERVE” Health/Being of Service/Employees/Pets

Aquarius: “I CREATE” Creativity/Children/Love Affairs

Pisces: “I NURTURE” Home/Family/Emotions/Environments

The Value of Venus Retrograde, 15 May to 27 June

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Sharita Star

Venus Retrograde
15 May to 27 June
23 deg to 07 deg Gemini

While the very word “retrograde” scares the average star follower, bear in mind, our planet of love, harmony, and luxury hasn’t take a real vacation since November of 2010 when she was evening the score in Scorpio and Libra. For the next few weeks as our Sun transits in Taurus, Gemini and Cancer, Venus will be resting up once more. Even though we aren’t so warned to watch out for zaniness as we are under such planetary reflection as Mercury and Mars permit- a Venus Retrograde brings us to a deeper sense of what we value within our lives, what’s it all really worth and truly how we relate to it all.

One of the Zodiac’s benefic and inner planets, Venus’s influence grants gentleness, ease, and strength wherever her graceful energy is currently visiting within the Zodiac Pie. She began her station to Retrograde on 08 May, as she is now slowly moving at the 23rd degree of Gemini. As she decides to not “look where she is going,” the collective can expect the natural benefits of this transit while in Gemini to be up for review.

Venus affects the collective’s values- as well as our earning potential, money, romance, and our ability to tap into the feminine. Relationships, especially new ones, should be carefully monitored over this time. Beginning a new romance or initiating a marriage especially are not favored courses of action. However, this a prominent time when old love affairs and people you once knew return: so have fun remembering, or realize why they aren’t an active part of your life anymore!

All kinds of creative endeavors involving anything new in the area of beauty enhancements, (i.e. redecorating, home improvements, haircutting/coloring, cosmetic surgery), tend to not go over well. Have you any already underway or unfinished creative projects, this passage will grant the perfect time to revisit them. Some of the most amazing artistic endeavors can find their way to completion under this passage.

Dealings in the financial areas of life are especially wise to delay any major decisions for long-term success until after 27 June. Past debts may surface, and these should be addressed. Releasing at this time what is no longer of value to you or seemingly “worth it,” is also favored. So, if you’ve got a money situation or a lingering legality that needs clearing up, this is a perfect place for focus.

Wonderful ways to appreciate Venus Retrograde:
BE charitable with money.
WATCH over-spending.
AVOID buying luxury items.
DO scoop up any bargains! THIS is totally Venus-approved!
BE GRATEFUL for what you already own and who you already know.
REASSESS what is worthy of appreciation: keep it or toss it!
EMBRACE falling in love all over again- or let it GO!
VISIT ART! Whether at a museum, gallery, performance, or through nature, Venus enhances our appreciation and value of it at this time, and the older, the better.

What is the most fortunate outcome of Venus’s reflection period will be seen soon after she begins to move forward once more at 07 degrees Gemini upon 27 June. Equally, close by enough to form a conjunction will be our South Node at 04 degrees and Jupiter at 03 degrees Gemini. Excitement will begin to pick back up within this area of your life as the current transiting South Node indicates where, if you are being emotionally responsible to the opposite area of your Zodiac Pie in Sagittarius, seemingly effortless attraction is showing up where The Twins unite it all.

Toss in the extra boost from abundant and joyful Jupiter who starts it’s transit with The Twins 11 June, and the Gemini slice of life is going to be where you see beauty and grace truly start to shine from within. Oh yes, and don’t forget the Solar Eclipse 20 May at 0 degrees Gemini. These natural initiations may seem to be on pause- but as Venus goes Direct, these will be ready to start flowing with a myriad of energy you may not even be able to keep up with. Remember, she’ll be still moving slowly until 02 July at 07 degrees Gemini, when she comes off her station in ultimate forward motion again.

One world of caution speaks from those wise Fishes, who may cause a little sense of tension from where Neptune at 03 degrees Pisces is going to square off this whole new clever communications deal about what we have learned to appreciate new found values within by 27 June. Just like the word retrograde, a “square” is nothing to be afraid of either. Simply look to a square as a request to start formulating structure and foundation within the life, and there is no reason to feel cornered. Recognizing both perspectives are necessary for energy to become stronger and reliable is how any square is won-over. So, where 03-07 degrees Gemini-Pisces adjoins in your Zodiac Pie, is where you’ll find, with gentleness and understanding, you can find reward and eventual sustainability.

From the collective perspective, in the meantime while we all take up in value-oriented review, see where you are best to focus upon and take a bit of retreat- admire, weight the pros and cons, and then eliminate what is not worth the effort any longer. If you know your Rising Sign/Ascendant, and it falls within the earlier degrees of it, this key will equally apply to your natal chart’s advice for this passage. Yet, we do always advise, have a professional astrologer do your math for you.

Aries: I Communicate Thinking/Mentality/Communications
Taurus: I Have Values/Earning Power/Possessions
Gemini: I Am Approaches/Mask to the World/Motivations
Cancer: I Process Inner Psyche/Clearing of the Past
Leo: I Socialize Innovations/Friendships/Organizations
Virgo: I Structure Career/Public Life/Opportunities
Libra: I Believe Philosophies/Foreign Travel/Education
Scorpio: I Transform Transformations/Sexuality/Wealth
Sagittarius: I Relate Partnerships/Marriage/Balance with Others
Capricorn: I Serve Health/Being of Service/Employees/Pets
Aquarius: I Create Creativity/Children/Love Affairs
Pisces: I Nurture Home/Family/Emotions/Environments

Lexigrams are never meant to be left our of the RETROGRADE fun, as well, wherever retrograde “rain” is falling, it’s that necessary time when we’ve just GOT TO surrender, and GO REDO, REORDER. As our romantic and value-loving planet attracts herself to the title, how apropos the anagrams we find that can be phrased to tell us just how to reap reward and stay in true tune with ‘As Above, So Below.’

VENUS RETROGRADE
*GO TO A TRUE TUNE: USE NO EGO TO EARN
*GO AND RESET AVENUES TO EARN NEAR
*GO AND RESET AVENUES TO SAVE NEAR
*GO TO SURE ADVENTURES TO RESTORE
*GOT TO REDO A TRUE TREASURE
*GOT TO GO AND REUSE TO RESTORE
*GOT TO USE A STRONGER URGE TO REVERSE
*GO TO A RETARD TO REROUTE
*GREAT TRADER ENDEAVORS ARE VAGUE- SO DON’T DO ONE!
*TRADERS GO TO RENOVATE SAVED REVENUES
*TRADES ARE TENSE TO DO OVER A VENUS RETRO ERA
*REVENUES ARE TO UNDERGO A REVERSE AND RETURNS
*REVENUES NEAR GREED SEE SURGENT OVERTURNS
*GO TO A SOUND GENEROUS URGE
*GO ON…GO TO NATURE AS ONE SURE RESTORE
*GO TO A GRANDEST GREEN GROUND, A GARDEN
*GO TEND TO AN OVERDUE REGARD
*GOT TO SURRENDER TO REENTER AND REGROUND
*GO TO NO REGRETS, AND SEND OUT GRAND REGARDS
*TONGUES NEED TO RESONATE A TRUE REASON
*NO GRUNTS NO GROANS, DO NOT GO TO DANGEROUS REVENUE ADVENTURES
*GO ON AN ART ADVENTURE
*GO TO GENERATE AND GREET GRAND GESTURES

Appreciate this time for reassessment where The Twins unite it in your Zodiac Pie Dear Stars. Once 27 June comes to pass, the activity within this area of the life will start to stir and reap goodness within your life unlike any other in quite some time. You are deserving. So rest and reset now, then happily gather your reward later!

Saturn Retrograde in Libra, 2012

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Sharita Star

Settling Up With Saturn

07 February to 25 June 2012

Our planet of karmic justice takes his last reflective journey within The Scales, where he has officially been requesting responsibility since July 2010. Almost completing his passage through Libra, at the 29th degree, Saturn has decided it’s time for some necessary retreat.

Now, unlike our inner planets, an outer planet’s retrograde such as Saturn is not a complete chaotic change up show that someone like Mercury displays for the collective to experience when he takes a backwards trip. Saturn, being much further out in orbit, will be taking his time to exhibit the lessons he would like us all to pay a little closer attention to. If we comply- we will learn an exorbitant amount from them.

Look back to your life, to the time surrounding 04 November 2011. This is the place -where if we look at the approach period like any Mercury Retrograde- that Saturn began giving you clues about what he now wishes for you to take some necessary time through the end of June to ponder here, and ponder patiently, mind you, as he always prefers.

The clues are within the piece of your Zodiac Pie that span from 22 to 29 degrees Libra. If you have your natal chart, look to any planets place here, or ones placed elsewhere in the chart that make any particular aspects to these degree points. All planetary “chat” will be part of what Saturn wishes to relate through its’ last reflective journey in Libra for another 28 years.

Depending upon your unique mathematical star map, you may notice this years’ Saturn Retrograde will differ from the last in 2011, which spanned from 17 degrees to 10 degrees Libra over 25 January to 12 June. However -from the collective perspective- how Libra simply relates to your personal sun sign can still grant plenty of insight as to where you can best receive the gifts of what this passage has to offer.

Gifts? Some of you are probably laughing to think that Saturn grants us any gifts, being well known as the planet of restriction, hardship and troubled times. Granted, our karmic adjustor certainly is the planet that will cast lessons for us to learn. But these truly, only come into our realities when we do not choose to listen to his wisdom.

Saturn is much like a father, in where, if you do not do what he says, you’ll pay the price in some way shape or form, and typically rather handsomely through some punishment or discipline. If we can look at Saturn as the planet who honestly tells us where our ultimate responsibility must be adhered to, we will always reap rewards of stability. For most, stability is a gift that is sought all throughout our lives, yet most are not willing to be patient enough to wait for it.

As we exist in the most fast paced world in human history, the lessons of Saturn seem to catch up with souls all the easier in our modern society, in part, because no one is taught how to slow down. You’ll discover, by taking a closer look at your natal chart- the slice of life where Saturn is placed is one where you have always had to work just a little harder, and take on the energy here with pure wisdom to achieve positive outcomes. Slacking off and irresponsibility are truly frowned upon by Saturn, who just decides to interject more challenges until one figures out, this is not the way here.

So too, when looking to where the Karmic Adjustor is currently transiting in your life, will these same energies of hard work apply. This doesn’t mean life has to be terrible in whatever area of life he is within. By taking on a slowed down approach, true patience, and owning up to responsibility here- what real rewards can be reaped! Saturn makes anyone genuinely earn what comes to them through diligent ambition and effort, he does not just hand it over on a silver platter.

So, listen carefully to your Father Saturn. He is asking for you to apply some true “spiritual elbow grease” and take up with reflection, so that as he finishes up his karmic duties in Libra, you can move forward with all the wisdom in the world under your belt. From the collective perspective, you’ll probably agree since July 2010, you are working overtime here and have seen a slowing down as he currently asks for a mature attitude to unfold.

Aries: 7th House of Partnerships/Marriage

Taurus: 6th House of Health/Being of Service/Pets

Gemini: 5th House of Creativity/Children

Cancer: 4th House of Home/Family/Environment

Leo: 3rd House of Thinking/Mentality/Communications

Virgo: 2nd House of Values/Earning Power

Libra: 1st House of First Impressions/Approaches/Mask to the World

Scorpio: 12th House of Inner Work/Subconscious Process

Sagittarius: 11th House of Friendships/Groups/Hopes/Wishes

Capricorn: 10th House of Career/Public Life

Aquarius: 9th House of Higher Learning/Beliefs/Foreign Travel

Pisces: 8th House of Wealth/Sexuality/Core Transformations

Remember, if you know your natal chart, check out the house that 22 to 29 deg Libra falls, and discover further details about where you are able to reap rewards by tuning into Saturn’s request for patience, learning through experience and embracing the slower pace life is meant to have here for this planetary pass.

As the tortoise innately knew over the hare, “slow and steady wins the race.” Be kind and listen to the quiet pace that Saturn wishes for you to recognize and deeply understand as your soul continues on in its’ karmic journey here to evolve.