Jupiter Retrograde: Center the Heart and Enter the Mind's Eye

After the Sun's journey into Leo began yesterday, we have been more inclined to put our creative self-expression into action. Today, as Jupiter stations in the 4th degree of Aries, we might want to focus some of that solar energy on expansion within. We may need it in the weeks ahead. Any blockages, worries, fears, doubts, or other aggravating mindstuff can get a beneficial dose of Jupiter's good will if you tap into your higher planes of consciousness.

The Sabian Symbol for the 4th degree of Aries is 'Two lovers strolling along a secluded walk'. This symbol radiates balance through love and gratitude. It also resonates with the pineal gland body point, also called the third eye. This 'walk' or journey we are on has much to do with trusting others as well as ourselves. The balance of your gait on this stroll begins on an inner level. One of the lessons within this degree is understanding the enjoyment of self which fosters the enjoyment of others. It is difficult to keep balance with just one or the other. But in order to cultivate love and trust in your external environment, you must plant it and nurture it to grow inside first. Sometimes, in the face of adversity, we have to continue to replant. Jupiter Retrograde is good for such a thing, as his 'Midas Touch' has a green thumb for abundance.

Meditation on these themes is beneficial during this retrograde (which lasts until November 18th), but especially between now and August 7th as Jupiter travels backwards through this 4th degree of Aries. The time between now and that weekend is also potent with many other alignments signifying much action and change. It will be good to have Jupiter's energy in the mix of the Cardinal Grand Cross to help balance our impulsive self-expression.

Sometime this weekend, as we're approaching the Full Blessing Moon on Sunday night, find the time to meditate, learn about yourself, get philosophical, explore your inner spirituality, or simply just think on self-awareness. Ask yourself this question, 'If it were possible, where would we locate a third eye?' Expand the mind and exercise your imagination.

Love and Gratitude,
Felina Lune Kavi