On July 9th Jupiter and Neptune meet for the second of three conjunctions for 2009 (the first one was May 27th, the third one will be December 21st). Neptune is the planet of emotions, imagination and spirituality, while Jupiter is the planet of vision and hope. Count on July 10th being a day when the dreamy feeling that Neptune brings will dominate. We are in luck, however, in that the influence of Jupiter brings an understanding that those dreams can come true!
This is a day when you will need to take care to be thoroughly grounded and centered. Take the time when you first wake up to do a small meditation in which you see your roots flowing through your feet and into mother earth. Feel that connection deeply. Try to stay away from caffeinated drinks (such as coffee or soft drinks), as they will take your energy to too high a level, which will not be helpful in staying grounded.
The Neptune/Jupiter conjunction is definitely a theme for this year. One of the issues is that it may trigger romantic and relationship hot spots in natal charts. Issues relating to trust and forgiveness may be coming up in close relationships. In fact, the need for a close relationship will become much more important this year.
The spiritual nature of Neptune, combined with the idealism of Jupiter, can lead us to expectations that are not grounded in reality. We may be too giving in our relationships, while attaching unrealistic expectations to the outcome. It is a time when we need to be aware of imbalances within our relationships, and to not allow ourselves to be overwhelmed by them.
Unconditional love – of ourselves, and of others in our life, will be an issue. In any new relationships, we may want to remind ourselves to see he person as they really are, and not as we may want them to be.
Living in the now, and paying close attention to the people and issues in our life, will make this ride very much easier!