MONDAY MUSINGS: JUPITER/SATURN CONJUNCTION DECEMBER, 21, 2020

Hi friends,

Prepare yourselves for a once-in-a-lifetime Astronomical and Astrological miracle! Known as the ‘Winter Star’, this huge Jupiter/Saturn conjunction will be occurring on Monday the 21st of December. It’s worth going outside to gaze at its glory and luminosity. On December 21st, look to the South Western sky, just after sunset. It’s also the evening of our Winter Solstice and if times were more normal, definitely the night I would have planned a big Christmas Party! Instead, this year the party will be in the sky, and the after-party effects will linger a lot longer…

It will be the closest conjunction since 1623 and the closest observable since 1226. That’s 800 years!! They are only 0.1 degrees apart. That’s pretty tight! It will not be so tightly aligned again until March 15th, 2080, just 3 days after my 123rd birthday. It’s also the first time in 600 years that they are conjunct in the sign of Aquarius. To help you visualize that distance, it’s the width of a dime if you hold it at arm’s length. Despite this closeness from our vantage point, in reality, they are 400 million miles apart. It’s staggering to think of the enormity of our solar system. The power the solar system wields over us is equally enormous. How our mood elevates when the Sun is shining, and how for some of us, it can dramatically dip when the Moon is full, is a testament to that power.

But what about the mighty Jovial Jupiter, the largest planet in our Solar System? And glorious Saturn, the ringed planet? What sort of power do they wield over us? How is this conjunction going to affect us all on a more personal level? Depends on where they sit in your particular birth chart. Clearly, that is where it will have its biggest impact. Big questions we all have — and with good reason! A strong Jupiter helps you to look on the positive side and know this current crisis is not going to last. A strong Saturn helps you stay grounded and patient. We need both. Right? To stay POSITIVE and GROUNDED!!

People with Jupiter prominent in their natal charts tend to be the optimists and adventurers among us. They charm their way through life, tend to be lucky and frequently land on their feet. On the negative side, sometimes, they never finish what they start, don’t follow through and have difficulty with commitment and discipline. They can be very restless. and disappoint people by promising more than they can realistically deliver. That’s how Jupiter manifests. It rules Sagittarius, whose symbol is a Centaur, half man, half beast — and always on a mission! If you can relate to this, then it’s likely you’ve a strong Jupiter.

Saturn, on the other hand, is Mr. Reliable! Serious, plodding, hard-working, routine obsessed. People with Saturn prominent in their charts earn their success through hard work — 99% perspiration and 1% inspiration. They tend to look at life rather bleakly at times, worry more than others, and rely on nobody but themselves. Challenges are second nature to the Saturnine character. In the end, they succeed because of their strong work ethic, persistence, determination to succeed and follow-through.

On the 21st December, we have these two powerful planets coming together in a very tight conjunction. So naturally, we’ll be experiencing these conflicting energies within us. Recognize it. Which do you choose? My answer to that is — take the best from each, and leave the worst behind!! Work those planets so they work for you!!

Visualize, if you will, a child eagerly running out to play in the snow. Not having the patience to bother buttoning up the coat, putting on the gloves, hat, etc. That’s Jupiter acting solo, without Saturn’s sense! It’s you and me wanting to go out and mingle this Christmas. Wanting to rush out and play and have fun with our friends and family! But Saturn, like Covid-19, is always lurking in the shadows, taking the fun out of everything — or so it seems! Get your act together, he’s shouting into our ears! Do what you need to do, or this problem will remain. It’s easy currently to see how these conflicting energies are playing out in our lives. Very easy in fact.

Recognize each voice within you currently. I’m sure you know exactly what I mean. We need to employ the positive energy of each planet to help us ride the current storm and thrive! Optimism and practicality — not pessimism! Patience, hard work, determination and strategy are the gifts of Saturn. Hope, long-term vision, creativity, dreams, and aspirations are the gifts of Jupiter. And I say it again: we need both in our lives! One without the other is a dreary existence, and nothing of significance happens in our lives when neither of them are in sync. There is a time for work and a time for play. A time to reap and a time to sow!

It’s most helpful to remember this as we head into Christmas and 2021. Listen to both voices in each ear but remain grounded and hopeful. Sure, you will get frustrated at the slower pace of life, laced with all the new restrictions. But you can still play and make your Christmas meaningful. While Saturn seems to be holding you back currently, do not be impatient. Listen to him too. He has some solid wisdom to impart. Saturn is Covid-19 telling you to social distance, be of no cheer, mask up, settle down with stoicism into a safe little Christmas. But you need to adjust things a little. A tweak here and there, the knowledge that this is not going to last and be prepared to adapt. Jupiter will help us to adapt and focus on the more positive aspects of our lives. Growing pains growl within us all. Ultimately, for our own good and development. Just keep listening and take the best advice from each planet. Saturn is Mr. Salt. Jupiter is Mr. Pepper. We must season our lives with both!

As we prepare for 2021, many of us are deeply scarred from the tsunami of change imparted to us in 2020. I just re-read the blog I wrote back in February. In it I referred to the significant Saturn/Pluto Conjunction of January 12th. The blog was aptly titled ‘Is the Sky Falling?‘ Not wishing to change the subject, it brings to mind many powerful insights I had after attending a fascinating all-day Jungian Astrological Workshop recently. I knew about the Age of Aquarius coming, but I didn’t know that it was eminent Psychiatrist Dr. Carl Jung who discovered this. Dr. Jung, through deep intensive study, discovered that every two thousand years we move into a different Astrological era. We are currently wrapping up the Age of Pisces, heralded by the arrival of Christ. It was an era dominated by world religions. Dr. Jung also discovered that when we are transitioning from one 2000 year era to another, there is always massive change and disruption in our society. Lightbulb Moment!! For me and for YOU I am sure. Are we currently undergoing massive ‘Disruption in our World’? Yes. Is it time to move now from the Pisces era into the Aquarius era? Yes again.

The fact this massive Jupiter/Saturn Conjunction happens to be in the sign of Aquarius, and has not been in this sign for 600 years confirms for me that yes, the times they are a changin… In addition, the planetary move from one sign to another is another big event. They have now moved sign from Capricorn into Aquarius. Yes, this is the Dawning of the Age of Aquarius!! And yes, Dr. Jung, our times are surely disrupted. Your observations were bang on!

Moving on, we need to be very PATIENT, PRACTICAL, RESILIENT, STOICAL, HARD WORKING and REALISTIC! That’s the Saturn part of the conjunction. And if we do that, we will endure and ultimately succeed. Equally, we need to buddy up with Jupiter and remain HOPEFUL, ENTHUSIASTIC, OPTIMISTIC and RESILIENT. That’s the Jupiter component of the conjunction and the wings for us birds to fly on with our lives. Remember, a man without dreams is like a bird without wings! Finally, the 3rd part of this conjunction, AQUARIUS!! We move into this exciting new era with the energy of Aquarius dominating the sky and our World. Aquarius is the sign of genius, invention, science, technology, unigender, non-denominational and humanity as a whole. Aquarius is a cool air sign, so already we can see how communication nowadays is all about the airwaves. Learn and educate yourself on modern technology. Old dogs like you and me can learn new tricks!

But equally it must be known, Aquarius is a sign that thrives on ideas, justice, freedom and equality for all. Since we opened the door to herald in the Age of Aquarius, you can see all of this manifest with Black Lives Matter, the Me Too Movement, Save the Planet for future generations. Unigender and non-binary are more common in the modern ever-evolving world around us. Advances in technology are going to be massive too. I am glad I have lived to taste a sample of this brave new world. I find myself thinking like an Aquarius recently — even dressing like one! What way is that? you may well ask. Anything that expresses a unique way of being. Not following the herd instinct. Thinking outside the box are words that come to mind. Eccentric — sometimes. Fun — always!!

Approach this New Year of 2021 with equal measures of optimism and realism. Be practical and hard working to stay on top of  your game, (courtesy of Saturn). Hold fast to your dreams, wishes, and hopes for the future, (courtesy of Jupiter). And please, think outside the box and be kind to each other. That’s what Aquarius is urging you to do. If you work with the energies of this Holy Trinity, well then yes, you too will shine like a diamond in the sky. It’s ALL GOOD and getting even better!!

Lots of Love and Hugs,

Patricia and Coco xxx