First Quarter Moon in Gemini: Today sees the start of a reverse cycle by the planet Jupiter. All the planets go into reverse or retrograde (rx) cycles from time to time. The esteemed astrologer Robert Hand once said in a workshop he was giving that ‘there is no such thing as a bad Jupiter transit’. And I’m pretty sure there’s also no such thing as a bad Jupiter retrograde. Yes, Jupiter is the good luck planet and when Jupiter goes backwards, it might be tempting to think that somehow our luck does too. But here’s another thought: what if we see Jupiter rx as a chance to have more good luck pouring down into our charts from the heavens?
For example, if Jupiter is rx in your 3rd house, you’re probably going to be a tad less verbose than you usually are. You also get longer to play with the positive thinking that Jupiter brings you here. Jupiter’s more thoughtful side can come out under the rx, so our Jupiter emphasis is less on wild hilarity and more on inner awareness and spiritual growth. Jupiter is rx for about six months every year.
If you have Jupiter retrograde in your chart, you may have a different set of life philosophies than most, and while you may believe in luck, and even be lucky, you’re less likely to rely on that luck. Retrograde Jupiter can become an unconventional rule-breaker, whereas a direct Jupiter (i.e. not retrograde) is more law-abiding.
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