JUPITER MOVES INTO CANCER TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 2013

Jupiter, planet of expansion will move into Cancer on Tuesday, June 25, 2013 and it will stay there until July 16, 2014.  We can expect that family issues, issues concerning security and emotional energy will increase for a little more than a year.  If you're born a Cancer, or have planets in Cancer expect more joy, more prosperity and more opportunities to be nurturing to youself and/or others.  While Jupiter is known to be a great benefic or the cosmic santa, it also has a flip side, as with everything on this plane of existence.  While Jupiter influences us to expand and grow we also have to know when to quit and how far to go while Jupiter is aspecting our personal planets or moving through specific houses in our astrological charts.  Case in point, after reviewing charts of people who were addicted to drugs or alcohol, my unscientific study showed intense aspects to Jupiter.  These were people who just didn't know when to quit or how far to go and usually there was a mindset that getting "high" was helping them to escape the stresses in their lives.  I've also witnessed people who could smoke marijuana and still live a productive life, while others who used it were living in a fantasy world and not getting their daily needs met.  There is such a thing as having too much of a good thing. 

JUPITER IN THE UNITED STATES CHART

i'm not a believer in the "new" chart for the United States which gives a Scorpio Rising, so this is based on the old chart that has Gemini Rising.  Therefore, Jupiter in Cancer will be moving through the 2nd House of Personal Money is the chart that I use.  That means to me that there will we a turnaround in the economy and more citizens will be experiencing more money in their individual bank accounts.  There is also a trend towards philantrophy with more not-for-profits finding a way to help the less fortunate, i.e. to feed the hungry and house the poor.  In fact with the increase of interest in metaphysics, we keep hearing "help someone else to make their lives better and the cosmic turnaround will be beneficial to you".  So while there is still a lot of suffering going on in this country, there are more and more people who've decided to do something meaningful to help.   Hopefully the Jupiter connection will bring out the collective kindness is all people.

KNOWING WHEN TO QUIT

I've seen strong Jupiter connections in charts of people who like to gamble, and the gamblers who benefit by taking a chance, know when to quit.  Some gamblers have told me they just love to play the game, they win some they lose some, but it's all fun to them.  There seems to be no turn off in their brains that tells them to walk away after a big win.  So for people with planets in Cancer, especially, there needs to be a sense of knowing when you've gone to far and to know when to quit.  And this is in reference to money as well as knowing how to take care of your physical needs.  Remember to get enough rest, to hydrate regularly and to listen to your body when it's showing signs of fatigue.  For all of us, lets just plan to enjoy Jupiter in Cancer and to focus on our feelings as opposed to our intellects. 

THE PSYCHIC CONNECTION

Cancer is a psychic sensitive water sign and while Jupiter is in Cancer, there is an opportunity to increase your own individual psychic powers.  Jupiter in Cancer will increase the ability to imagine and visualize and if we use it correctly it will be of great benefit to us.  The sign of Cancer rules the breasts and the stomach and we're told that the seat of our emotions and psychic energy is in the "gut".  Many times we were taught to bypass the rational or thinking mind and to pay attention to what's happening in our stomach area.  Tension or knots in the stomach warns that what we're about to do is a no no, but light airy feelings of well being and joy are giving us a yes, yes, energy.  Actually if you need an answer to a question, you can lie down on your back with your hand on your stomach and ask the question.  Remember that uncomfortable feelings is "no" but upbeat feelings of joy and lightness means "yes". 

DON'T FORGET TO SAY THANK YOU



Last but not least is the reminder that Jupiter is the planet of gratefulness, gratitude and laughter.  When we're feeling on top of the world, when we're feeling thankful for our blessings, when we're just letting go of a big belly laugh, we're releasing healing endorphins that can heal the body, mind and spirit.  Jupiter in Cancer, the water sign is also saying make your connection to the water, learn to swim, or just pamper yourself with a long hot bath.  My Cancer daughter wrote me a text last week that ended with "Calgon, take me away".  That's because we've all been experiencing stress and confusion over the kinship foster situation and each "expert" has been telling us something different (smile).  We're in between 3 legal jurisdictions and each one has it's own rules.  Her take on it was just take a long hot bath and see what tomorrow brings.  Interesting enough her text made me fall out laughing.  This was a much needed comedic break from some stressing situations.  So remember to laugh, remember to connect with the water and enjoy this transit.  Love & Light, Ayesha

SOLSTICE, FULL MOON, MERCURY RETROGRADE

The Summer Solstice, (longest day of the year), is on Friday June 21, then the Full Moon in Capricorn happens on Sunday, June 23rd, then Jupiter enters Cancer on Tuesday, June 25, followed by Mercury retrograde in Cancer from the 26th of June, till the 21st of July, 2013.  Seems like a lot of stuff to deal with and we're going back to the old saying "take one day at a time". 

WE'RE IN THE SHADOW NOW

Approximately a week before Mercury turns Retrograde we seem to experience signs that the road ahead might become a little bumpy. It might even feel that the retrograde is already in effect with missed phone calls, misunderstandings and potential arguments looming in the background.  This is not the time to make hasty decisions that you might want to change after Mercury turns direct.  It is the time to clear out the negative thoughts in your mind so that you come into this period with clarity and a loving heart.  I've been reminded over and over again to tell myself "it's God's will, not my little will that matters".  I'm also aware that we can't judge by appearances, and that we're not supposed to judge, anyway.  Right now I'm up to my ears with activities, taking care of my 5 year old great granddaughter.  Being in her presence is a constant reminder to stay in the present moment. This is something that 5 year olds seem to do naturally.  When she was running around with my precious Tibetan Singing Bowl the other day, I found myself saying to her "you know, everything is not a toy".  And I realized I've said that to her too many time over the past two weeks. 

SO LET'S START AT THE BEGINNING

The Summer Solstice on Friday marks the beginning of a period that's supposed to be fun.  The days are longer, and the Sun is shining brighter.  We've escaped winter and the need to  wear those heavy winter clothes.  Yaay!  But this morning when I opened the door, Shavon (the 5 year old) said "it's winter again Grandma, we need jackets".  The temperature had dropped to 60, and she was right.  I turned around, grabbed two jackets and said to her "come on let's go, we don't want to be late". 

And that is exactly how we need to be taking it these days, just turn around and do what's necessary to handle sudden change. 

FULL MOON IN CAPRICORN

After the Solstice, then we have the Full Moon in Capricorn which is connecting to Pluto, the planet of transformation or degeneration.  This appears to be an explosive energy with people's emotions all over the place.  Expect more weather changes and stories of people who seemed to be sane, going mad (joking), but true.  It's time to remember to take deep breaths when faced with people who are impatient or argumentative and to try not to be the one who "loses it".  Resolve to be the peace in the midst of the storm and to only speak when you are well meaning and thoughtful.

Ego clashes could dredge up old stuff and rage against the system is sure to take place. 

WAITING REQUIRES PATIENCE AND INNER KNOWING

With Mercury, planet of the rational mind turning retrograde this week, the keyword is patience.  While it might seem that something is really urgent, and requires an answer right now, in most cases it's best to wait.  Stay focused, remember to take some deep belly breaths, meditate and let the storm pass over.  Our family drama started with my daughter passing into the next realm in April, then her daughter, my granddaughter jumping out of a window one month later, and then my three remaining daughters and I getting caught up in the bureaucratic craziness of child services in 3 states.  Try getting some clarity when you're speaking to social workers from 3 different states...hahahahaha!  At first we were told that kinship foster care was doable then someone higher up said "you must be kidding".  All we've been trying to do is to keep 4 little children out of foster care as they've been traumatized by the death of their grandmother, and witnessing their mother jump out a window.  They know us, they love us and we love them, so what's the problem?  Ummmm, gonna take my own advice and meditate and pray over the situation.  Our overall goal is to keep them safe from drug addicted parents who are fighting all the time and neglecting them.  Now the 5 year old (Shavon) is asking for noodles, her favorite food so I have to cook while trying to convince her that brocolli is good for you and tastes good too.  Thank you for your prayers and monetary support...it was and still is needed.  I love you all, Love & Light, Ayesha

p.s. most of the advice given above was meant for me as I'm trying to practice what I teach)