Star Struck Style

Jupiter is currently speeding through the last few degrees of Gemini. In about four weeks from now, it will have entered Cancer where it will almost exactly conjoin the sun atop my natal moon. The new moon also occurs within about a half-a-degree from the same spot in the zodiac.

I’m intrigued by this development for a couple of reasons. I often describe Jupiter’s transits to points and planets in my natal chart as “full of hot air.” In my opinion, they just never seem to live up to the hype. However, I can recall two specific instances in my life where Jupiter conjoined the sun on a notable degree in my chart and I was blown away by the results. It was as if Jupiter needed a catalyst to cause the predicted reaction that my horoscope promised, and the sun was that catalyst.

Interpretations for this transit vary, but all of them are quite positive. What interests me the most is the connection of my natal moon in Cancer to the way I view my past. With a Cancer moon and a Capricorn sun, I’m nostalgic rather than sentimental. I don’t look at my past though rose-colored glasses, but I do get a kick out of looking back at all the stupid things we used to do.

That makes me wonder if I’ll spend this time reminiscing about “the good old days.” My astro.com forecast reads as follows:

“At this time you will realize how your past has positively contributed to your present situation, and you will want to be surrounded by things that remind you of your past. This is a good time to go home and see old friends and loved ones.”

That sounds fun, but what I would really like to get out of this astrological event is a clear path forward. A new moon in the ninth house should foster growth, especially with Jupiter along for the ride. I’m curious to see how the backward-looking, introspective influences of my natal moon will play into this scenario. I suspect that I’m going to be compelled to take a good look at my past in order to plot a future course. I can see my fondness for nostalgia and my reverence for the past somehow playing a role in the opportunities I might be granted in the not-too-distant future.

I hope so! I could use a lucky break. This is the sort of alignment that makes me believe that good things are on the horizon. I’ve got a feeling that June is going to be my month . . .