Where's Your Luck Going?

Jupiter enters Capricorn on December 18 and will stay in Capricorn until early January 2009. So what does that mean? Well, a lot depends on where it is and what it's doing in your chart, but in general, here's what I would be expecting:

First of all, Jupiter is in its fall in Capricorn. That isn't necessarily a bad thing, but it's something I would look at. I see the dignities not so much as good or bad, but as measures of political correctness. So if we look at Jupiter in general, we see themes such as expansion/expansiveness, making and spending big bucks, judgement and judgementality (in terms of giving advice and making pronouncement on people and things, risk-taking, and the ability to be in the right place at the right time. Jupiterian people tend to be larger-than-life, flashy, and occasionally over the top. They are often seen as teachers, gurus, or role models of sorts. Negatively, Jupiter is the planet associated with bullshit and various indiscriminate behaviours. When Jupiter is in its fall, stereotypical Jupiterian behaviours are not trendy in the envioronment, So we can safely say that this might be a year when flash, bullshit, and conspicuous consumption may be deemed as not politically correct. Optimism, another Jupiterian trait, is of course always in fashion, but only if tempered with discrimination. This is a year when talk's going to be cheap and action speaks louder than words. So that optimism needs to be channeled into getting tangible results and that talk needs to be backed up with doing. Never mind "some day"; some day is now. And no, "the Universe will provide" should NOT be your mantra this year. Instead, trust the old adage "The Universe helps those who help themselves." If you have a plan and channel Jupiter's energy into that plan, you can get some very nice results --- including money, success, and popularity. But since both Jupiter and Saturn are in Earth now, you need to make sure your plan is practical and grounded in reality. Take it out of your head, put it on paper, and see how it looks. If you're not sure about it give it to a friend or trusted mentor to look at. If it's realistic, and if you work at it, the goodies will follow and should be starting to manifest on at least a small scale by spring.

Time and space don't permit me to go into all the ramifications of Jupiter transits, but we can generalize about its transits through the houses as follows:

First House: Expand your environment or expand your body. This one is notorious for weight gains, which of course are not at all politically correct. However, it also opends up a whole raft of opportunities to meet new people and have new experiences. Try something new and you won't have time to gain weight.

Second House: This could be a good year for you financially. However, you need to be careful about wasting the money that comes in. Remember, conspicuous consumption isn't trendy this year. This is a good time to do things that can increase your income and/or spend money on things that can increase your income. Think advertising, buying a new computer, or even finding a good account to show you how to save money on your taxes.

Third House: Good for getting your resume up-to-date, taking courses that will help you gain a promotion or simply looking for work that offers greater scope for advancement and a little more challenge than your current job.

Fourth House: It might be time to remodel, move to a bigger place, or otherwise expand or enhance your living quarters.

Fifth House: This one can be good for risk-taking involving either your heart or your money. Just remember that it needs to be a calculated risk --- not one you take on impulse. Know both the best-case and worst-case scenarios before you jump in.

Sixth House: There could be some very positive dealings with co-workers or other people in your field.

Seventh House: The books say this is a good time to get married. However, in my experience, it's more likely to give you a "don't fence me in" feeling. Expect to meet a lot of people, whether you want to or not. And expect some of them to be very good additions to your life.

Eighth House: This could be a lot of different things, but the operative words are usually "joint" and/or "vicarious". Often something happens to somebody else that has a vicarious beneficial impact on you. Sometime a business partnership forms.

Ninth House: You may become interested in studying philosophy, astrology, or something with spiritual overtones. Jupiter has a very strong tie-in with astrology and astrologers, so for those of you having this transit, expect to get more involved. This is also a great time to plan a trip to Lily Dale, Cassadaga, India, or any sacred or spiritual site that catches your fancy.

Tenth House: You may receive some sort of honor or public recognition. A promotion is another possibility. On the other hand, I've seen a lot of cases where what this brough was jury duty. It all depends on what you've been doing...

Eleventh House: You might be meeting influential people or dealing with clergy, lawyers, astrologers, professors, or other highly educated people.

Twelfth House: You could be overcoming a vice or hang-up, getting rid of a skeleton in the closet,or patching things up with an estranged friend or loved one.

So how does this fit into your own game plan? If it doesn't, then there's probably more to you chart than I can speculate on without seeing it. Maybe it's time for a consultation. Email me at SOTA2008@rogers.com and let's talk about it. Consultations can be done in person or by telephone. There are still openings for January for those of you who want to get a head start on the New Year.

If you have planets in Cancer, Jupiter will be making oppositions to those planets at some time during the year. If you want to learn what those will bring, you might want to sign up for my UNDERSTANDING TRANSITING OPPOSITIONS class beginning in February. Currently there are four openings. See the December Transits post for full details on that one.

If you want to expand your knowledge of progressions, you'll also find information on the UNDERSTANDING THE PROGRESSED CHART class on January 12 under the December Transits listing. There's just one opening in that class, so if you're interested, contact me at SOTA2008@rogers.com for details on how to register and what will be covered.

Last but not least, if you're looking for a gemstone to maximize your Jupiter potentials, you might try a brown topaz, an azurmalachite, or one of the darker colored labradorites. Azurmalachite is a combination of Jupiter/Sagittarius and Saturn/Capricorn energies. It is a comfort stone and very helpful for alleviating anxiety and dis-ease. It's an excellent stone if your goal is grounded psychic development. It can be somewhat helpful for attracting money as well.
Labradorite is a negativity-deflector and a protective stone and can also be somewhat helpful for attracting money. This one's great if you're feeling the need for a guardian angel to look out for you. Brown or red-brown topaz stimulates good taste and discrimination and helps you cut through doubt --- especially self-doubt. This one is good for those of you who are more inclined to NOT trust the universe at all than to trust it indiscriminately. It is also helpful for those of you prone to impulse buying.

Want to learn more about the relationship between astrology and gemstones? Saturday classes are beginning March 1 and will also run March 15 and 22nd. These classes are based on my 23 years of research and study which I am hoping will FINALLY culminate in a book this year. Each class is stand-alone though if you come in at session 2 or 3, I would ask you to purchase the reference materials from the previous sessions so you can keep up. Also note that individual sessions will only be an option if space is available. Classes are small --- 5 people maximum and pre-registration is strongly advised.

The 3 sessions will cover more than two dozen gemstones in total from my list of 240 under consideration for inclusion in the book. We will look at their mythology, their astrological correlations, their uses, and gemstone theory in general including how to identify stones that are easily confused with other stones, color-treated and synthetic stones, where the stone comes from availability and cost. Extensive handouts will be provided at each class. I will have some specimins on hand, but you are also encouraged to bring a favorite gemstone or piece of jewellry. Minimal knowledge of astrology is needed for the first two sessions --- just knowledge of planets and signs. For the third session you'll also need knowledge of aspects and basic interpretation as we'll be applying material to your own chart so that you can create your own gemstone kit.

A course outline follows:

SESSION 1, SATURDAY, MARCH 1, 2008, 10 AM -4 PM
Overview of gemstone theory. Colors, gemstones, and astrology. Gem families. Choosing stones. Receiving and giving jewelry and gemstones.
Gems to be covered in this class: Diamond, ruby, topaz, much of the agate family, the tourmaline family, the quartz family, hematite, sulfur, azurite, apatite, jade, the garnet family, aquamarine, and apophyllite.

SESSION 2, SATURDAY MARCH 15, 2008, 10 A.M. -4 P.M.
How to choose gems for particular planet-sign combinations (Mars in Cancer, Venus in Virgo, etc.) Contraindications for gemstone usage. Contrast between Vedic and Western astrological correlations. Cleansing your stones. Charging your stones.
Gems to be covered in this class: Sapphire, sardonyx, turquoise, pearl, opal, moonstone, bloodstone, carnelian, amazonite, fire agate, moss agate, spinel, emerald, and peridot.

SESSION 3, SATURDAY, MARCH 22, 2008, 10 A.M. -4 P.M.
Using and wearing your stones. Tailoring gemstones to your chart to deal with specific aspects, house placements, transits, etc.
We will also discuss any stones of interest that have not already been covered in previous classes. Let me know at the end of session 2 which ones you'd like to know more about.

Cost of this course is $100 pre-registered or $125 at the door, payable in full at the first session. Single session are $50 if space permits. Location is East-End Toronto.

Don't live in Toronto? I DO take this material on the road. Contact me for details.

Need more info ? Want to register? Contact me at SOTA2008@rogers.com

Meanwhile, have a Happy December and an enjoyable entry into 2008.

Donna

December Transit Update

Venus is going into Scorpio on Wednesday, December 5. That means the Universe will be nudging you to look a little more deeply at your life and your life-patterns. Are you content with your relationships? Your cash flow? The rest of your status quo? Why do you like what you like and attract what you attract? Be prepared for some self-scrutiny --- and maybe some scrutiny from others as wel.

Note the aspects transiting Venus makes to your natal Sun. Expect these to activate your social life. If there's someone you've been wanting to meet or somewhere you've been wanting to go, this could be the time it happens. Even if you DON'T want to go out, you could find a friend attempting to drag you out for a little bit of festivity. If Venus is making an easy aspect to your Sun, go! You'll have a good time whether you're expecting to or not. If Venus is making an opposition or square, that doesn't mean you should stay home, but probably you can expect some sort of little bothersome things to drop a bit of snow on your parade. Maybe it's a bad hair day or a pest at the party who gloms onto you and won't go away. Whatever...In any case, this too shall pass and it's probably too minor to spoil an otherwise good time, so don't brood about it! If Venus is making a quincunx or semi-sextile to your Sun, expect there to be some fine-tuning of your plans or expectations. Again, not a big deal, but you may need to be flexible as probably what you THINK you're going to do won't be quite what you wind up doing.

Also note whether or not transiting Venus is aspecting your progressed Sun. Often these transits bring new romances --- or at the very least new people --- into your life. And often these people turn out to be important, romantically or otherwise. You can get some indication of what's going to happen by comparing the nature of the transiting-to-natal and the transiting-to-progressed aspect and checking the dates for both.

Don't know where your progressed Sun is? Want to learn more about transits? If your New Year's resolution is to get back into astrology or add more depth to your knowledge, classes are starting in January, and space is limited.

UNDERSTANDING YOUR PROGRESSED CHART is a full-day workshop focusing on the progressed chart. You will learn how to interpret and synthesize progressions and see how they tie into transits. Date is January 12 for 10 AM to 4 PM. Cost is $35 pre-registered or $50 at the door. I'm expecting this one to fill, so there may not be room for last-minute registrants. If you're interested, my advice is to register early.

OPPOSITIONS BY TRANSIT will be running on Thursday evening --- February 7, 21, and 28. These classes run from 7 PM to 9:30 PM assuming we start on time, which I try very hard to do. Cost of this one is $85 for all three sessions pre-registered or $100 at the door payable in full the first night.

Last but not least, if you're new to astrology or have done only a little reading, beginners classes are available. No date has been set for these yet; let me know your schedule and I'll do my best to work with it. Cost is $100 for 4 2-hour sessions, and I need a minimum of 3 people for the class to run. Tell your friends --- and bring your friends. Usually the beginner's classes are great fun and a good way to learn about yourself and your friends. All handouts and study materials are included in the cost.

All classes include handouts for study and future reference. Taping is also permitted if you bring a battery-powered recording device. No laptops, please!

Want more information? Contact me at SOTA2008@rogers.com.

I wish you all the best for the holidays and hope to see many of you in the New Year!

Best,
Donna