Star Struck Style

After I published yesterday’s blog post, I scrolled through a few different interpretations of Jupiter’s ingress into my ninth house. I didn’t notice a lot of variation in the passages I read. Most astrologers agree that this new cycle is an ideal time to adopt a more expansive view of the world around me. I’ve been complaining about being trapped in a dead-end job and feeling like a prisoner within my own home, so I’m eager to welcome any sort of change that gets me out and about. “Café Astrology,” for instance, offers this prediction for the upcoming event:

“An expansive, optimistic attitude is with you now, as you are less concerned about petty problems and inconveniences. You may have opportunities to travel, study, expand your horizons, and meet people who are of diverse backgrounds. You tend to become more intellectually curious, and academic matters go well.

You are open to learning, particularly about subjects that you may normally take little interest in. Furthering your education in any capacity is possible and is likely to be very successful now. Success in business is likely through expansion or connection with foreigners.

Advertising and promotional activities are highly favored and could be one of the main keys to business success right now. Legal matters may be especially favorable for you now. Authors could publish their works, expand their audience, and receive favorable feedback for their work. Educational and travel opportunities expand your horizons. Teaching or learning is favored, and writing flows easily.

This is also an excellent period for positive dealings with in-laws! Your mind is more expansive and tolerant, and you are under less stress than usual. You are less inclined to sweat the small stuff. Your priorities are easier to see, as you gain perspective on your life and its meaning. Your creative juices flow, and you generally benefit from robust health. Faith in your purpose and in a higher meaning to your life helps to ease stress and open doors for you.”

Nothing in this forecast comes as a surprise to me. However, I am surprised at how much I have deviated away from the part of my personality that identifies me as someone who was born with Jupiter in the ninth house. I need to be that person again, and that is why the last line of this passage resonates with me. Getting back on the right path will “ease stress” and “open doors” for me. I knew that from the moment I handed in my resignation letter.

This shift in the stars couldn’t have come soon enough. I need to get back to being me again. I’m grateful for everything I learned during Jupiter’s transit through my eighth house and my second Saturn return, but it’s time to expand my horizons before it’s too late. I’m not getting any younger . . .