Jupiter Moves Back Into Pisces

September 8, 2010 – January 22, 2010: Jupiter in Pisces

Every year, Jupiter—the planet of expansion, higher education, and philosophy—sojourns into a new sign, casting its glow on the realms of life represented by this zodiacal placement. Where Jupiter is placed represents the areas of our society that are highlighted and experience growth as well as where we may individually seek a path towards greater understanding.

Today, Jupiter moves from individualistic, initiating Aries (where it’s been since June 6, 2010) back into compassionate and artistic Pisces, where it will be through January 22, 2011 (at which time it moves back into Aries). Jupiter was in Pisces earlier this year, from January 17 through June 6.

As Jupiter once again strides through Pisces, our collective awareness may turn to such realms as the oceans, fish, artistry, mysticism, glamour and fashion, the cinema, heightened compassion, and a sense of the unity of it all. Pisces represent the ideal, the space where we are all connected, where universal and unconditional love exists.

As we may strive for this, this isn’t oftentimes what our “reality” reflects. So when there is heightened Piscean energy—such as when a planet resides in this sign—there may be a greater urge to want to numb the feeling of disillusionment we may feel. For some, this may be through substances—drugs, alcohol, or food—while for others this may be through activities such as shopping or television watching. It’s especially important to be extra vigilant during this time if we find that our desire to escape becomes self-sabotaging to our health, relationships, and/or general life course.

As Pisces also carries with it great inspirational energies, we can tap into these as a means to help work through the feelings of sorrow, confusion, or disappointment to which we may be connecting. For example, as Pisces allows us to fuse with the unseen, it can help usher in a great wave of artistry. Regardless of the medium—whether it be painting, photography, poetry, music, et al.—channeling Jupiter in Pisces energy through acts of creativity can be nurturing and healing.

With Pisces being the sign of the mystic and the coalesced everything, tides of spirituality may peak during this time, becoming more apparent and accessible. Practices such as prayer, meditation, yoga, ecstatic dance, and kirtans can be especially uplifting as we embark on the Jupiterian journey through Pisces.

As Jupiter once again travels through the late degrees of Pisces, those with planets or pivotal points (i.e., Ascendant/Descendant or Nadir/Midheaven) in 23-30 degrees of this sign may experience a sense of expansion. Unforeseen luck may very much come their way. While new opportunities and lessons may present themselves, it’s always important when Jupiter’s activating your personal chart to still be diligent and not rest upon laurels. This way the gifts you receive can be transformed from the potentially ephemeral to those that can take root.