Jupiter the Paternal Planet: Happy Fathers' Day!
I have been asked what the perigee of Jupiter means. That is its closest approach to the earth which happens about every thirteen months because of the intermingling of their orbits. It happens when Jupiter appears to be opposite the sun in the sky, or in other words, when Jupiter is up overhead about midnight when the sun is directly beneath the earth because of the daily rotation. It was exact on June 12 this year. This explains some of the phenomenon astronomically.
Most astrologers don't pay much attention to this annual phenomenon. I do not know if it makes the things Jupiter indicates in astrology more prominent. My answer is, it depends on all the aspects Jupiter is forming with the other planets. This time, it is exactly square Neptune in Pisces. That is confusion, uncertainty, religious dispute, disagreement about all kinds of things Jupiterian and Neptunian--religion, mysticism, occultism, doctrines, beliefs, dogmas, and philosophic positions about the ultimate nature of reality. It could also indicate deception in international relations or questions about deception or confusion in spiritual teachers, gurus, priests, pastors, rabbis, and the like. These are "paternal" figures traditionally but of course increasingly women also assume those roles. Because Venus is now starting to oppose Jupiter (from our geocentric perspective) we may experience even more disagreement about such matters through the 23rd, when that aspect is exact, until July 1 when it ends. Your friend or relative just cannot see eye to eye with you about some matter of opinion and that can be painful. We have to find how to continue loving despite differing opinions.
Let's look at something nicer coming up: From July 11 through August 8, Mars in Leo will be trine Jupiter in Sagittarius. This should be a better time for matters of religion, the judiciary, philosophic contemplation or agreement, and the like. There is more concord. People know more definitely what they believe (Mars and Jupiter together are affirmative) but do not feel they have to convince the whole world or be angry with those who differ, because they feel secure in their position and so trust that G*d, or the overall scheme of things, will support them. In addition, the sun in Leo will be trine Jupiter from July 28 through August 16, and Venus in Leo trine Jupiter from July 31 through August 16. Mercury will be slow or retrograde through that period, so the trines should help us to mitigate the usual confusion of those times. That is good news. Youth (Leo) and travel (Sagittarius) are emphasized and could be a blessing when united. The Dark Hermetic Epoch (Mercury slow and retrograde) could make travel complex or slow, yet the uplifting, joy-yielding trines could be sufficient recompense.
Jupiter has a reputation for indicating the better side of mature males, so is said to indicate "good" businessmen, judges, pastors, CEOs, and so on. (Any planet or its "ruled" characteristics can go wrong sometimes.) These people are currently out of favor and the word "paternal" is not welcome! Paternalism is considered the same as tyranny. But this is not always true.
Let's look for the best in fathers on this their day!
Here is what must be the most joyful and exalting rendition of a favorite devotional song, Awesome God. (It gains in power and beauty half way through.)
And here is a moving tribute to the paternal loving Father-God by Dr. John (who passed away a couple weeks ago), God's Sure Good. It gains in stature and effectiveness all the way through and the ending is exquisite.
{Sunday} Jupiter the Paternal Planet: Happy Fathers' Day!
Cosmic Piper
Sunday 16 June
Moon in Sagittarius
Full Moon of Gemini-Sagittarius occurs Monday at 1:32a PT | 4:32a ET | 8:32a UT
Maternal version of the Paternal God presented by Mrs. Eddy, God the Preserver of Man (and Woman or Humanity)
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