Saturn and Jupiter or Shani and Guru 2012

Saturn Entered Libra on November 15th, 2012

Saturn has moved into Libra as of November 15th, 2011.  Saturn will continue moving forward through Libra until February 8th, 2012.  From February 8th, through May 13th, Saturn will move backwards in a retrograde fashion, until it returns to Virgo until August of 2012.

Strengthened Commitment or Restricted Relationships

Saturn in Libra is exalted.  It is at the highest manifestation of its power, which mean it is as strong as it gets. Depending on your relationship with Saturn (which is determined 1st by your natal chart, and 2nd by your attitude), Saturn can either bring about stronger and deeper commitments, as well as a focus on practical issues to improve relationships, or he can create a feeling of oppression, despondency, delay, and restriction in relationships.  Saturn can also create obstructions in business partnerships, or if Saturn is well placed in your chart, it can create great focus and determination in committing to mutual goals with business partnerships.

Luckily we have the blessings of Jupiter, aspecting Saturn to bring out the benefic influences.

Jupiter will resume his forward momentum in Aries on December 27th, 2011. (He’s been retrograde for a while.) He will continue forward momentum until May 16th, 2012 when he will enter Taurus.

More Optimism and Ability to Accomplish Goals or Self Centeredness and Trusting Things Will Work Out without Proper Action

Jupiter in Aries will give greater optimism, and ability to happily accomplish goals quickly.  It is a period of growth and movement in regards to self empowerment. If you have leadership qualities, they can be activated now.  If you are skilled in promoting philosophies, ideas, or selling and marketing, you will be supported.  If Jupiter is negatively placed or weak within the chart, you may be overly optimistic about what can be accomplished. There can be a lack of proper action, trusting that things will “just work out.”  You may also be prone your self, or subjected to

Jupiter in Aries

other people with false pride, self-centeredness, and and fanaticism.

Keep in mind, our experiences with the planets is based on our own natal chart or horoscope. Transits can only give what is promised in the birth chart.  If it’s not in your horoscope, it’s not going to happen.

Jupiter in Aries 2011

As of this moment, Jupiter is at 15 degrees of Aries. He has been in Aries since, May 5th, 2011.  He will stay in this position until May 17th, 2012.

Jupiter Guru is in Aries

(The sanskrit names for Jupiter is Guru, and Aries is Mesha.)

15 degrees is the very middle of the sign, and shows the strongest placement for a planet to have an influence on the horoscope.

Aries is a masculine, movable, fire sign, ruled by Mars.  Jupiter transiting this position, combines energies of Mars and Jupiter. Mars = energy, and Jupiter = abundance, abundance on all levels from financial to vitality to enjoyment. This combination is a variation of what we could call a Guru Mangala Yoga.  It creates enthusiasm, vitality, optimism, and a strong will to succeed and move forward, overcoming obstacles. This can help a person strive to attain leadership roles, or to increase their education. If Jupiter is a friend to your ascendant or moon sign, and is well placed in your natal chart, this is an excellent time to tap into that added burst of life created by this combination and to take your life in a new direction, or build upon your past successes.

This can also be a spiritually uplifting time, and a good time to learn from your teachers or father figures in your life.  For women, this is a good time

for your husbands.

If Jupiter is not a friend to your ascendant or moon sign, you may find that you spend your wealth too quickly, before you even get it. There could be negative turn outs to legal proceedings, or someone might be mismanaging your funds. This can also show an intrusion of the father into your daily routine, or you might have to spend more time with father to take care of him. For women, husbands might be costing you a lot right now.

Jupiter is a friend to the signs of Aries, Cancer, Leo, Scorpio, Sagittarius, and Pisces.

Jupiter is not a friend to Taurus, Gemini, Virgo, Libra, Capricorn, and Aquarius.

(Keep in mind, that there are layers upon layers of influences within one’s chart. And usually there is a mixture of good and bad influences. To find out how planets and transits affect you in astrology, you can either pay attention to how your life proceeds as the planets move, or you can have someone interpret your chart.)