Responsibly Wise

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Four months ago Jupiter, the planet of expansion, stationed retrograde in Capricorn and our intentions that were set on expanding our material wealth dramatically shifted focus forcing us to expand in conscious awareness how  we can be responsible with the wealth we have. For most of us these past months have brought financial challenges in one way or another that have, if we were lucky, only sharpened our wits and tightened our belts. On the darker side, too many people lost their jobs, their homes, their communities, and most tragically, their lives. On September 7 Jupiter stations direct and once again our attention is re-directed only this time we are challenged to discover ways to expand out in the world our newly  discovered responsibilities so that we can garner the wealth and prosperity of life in benefit for all.

A few hours before Jupiter turns direct Mars in Libra makes a square to Jupiter alerting us to possible conflict in our ability to act with justice, and warning us not to allow our self to be overwhelmed with indecision. This is a time to balance how we use our resources for our self and how we share our resources with others. Less than an hour after Jupiter stations direct Mercury in Libra makes a square to Jupiter and our celestial messenger  challenges us to expand our authority with a mind attuned to fairness and compromise remembering that our goal is to create peace and harmony. Now is not a time when we can afford to remain silent or complacent on  the institutional policies made that govern the quality of our life and the life of others. The stakes are too high the potential for overwhelming loss too great. For wise and insightful astrological guidance on the current political climate in the United States I highly recommend reading the weekly forecasts from Uranias 9th House

On September 8 Jupiter in Capricorn and Saturn in Virgo make a harmonious trine bestowing pragmatic grace to us on Earth. This aspect is exact for the next week and then within 2 degrees until December  making another exact aspect for a week in Novemeber. Jupiter and Saturn are the two social planets in the celestial skies and when they are in aspect it is guaranteed that the concerns  of society are in high relief. Another way to think of this celestial connecting is to consider where transiting Jupiter and Saturn fall in your natal chart as an area in your life where you will accomplish something that you can contribute to your society. Jupiter in Capricorn is giving form to something greater than our self and Saturn in Virgo is responsibly using our talents in service to others. This is a great period to do the work necessary to manifest our social beliefs into concrete and lasting form. The only thing stopping us is our reliance upon the status quo.