Coming off the Mercury retrograde conjunction with Venus the day before, Jupiter squares Eris on 25 November. Virtually simultaneously, Venus in Scorpio trines Jupiter in Cancer and Saturn in Pisces the very next day.
Jupiter trudges onto square the midpoint of the Chiron-Eris conjunction in Aries the next number of days, then moves onto square Chiron officially on 20 December, the same day that Ceres in Aries squares Mars in Capricorn. For sure, it will be a squeaky solstice - and that will be addressed closer to the seasonal shift. But back to the Jupiter thing...
While Jupiter squares Eris, a grand trine in water between Venus, Jupiter and Saturn dominates the skyscape. Suggestively, this interval marks a discovery and the unlimited application of all things creative. Answers to long-standing questions surface, pointing to Venus in Scorpio for articulation and insight. Venus will provide answers that while going deeper, seem over the top. Jupiter and Saturn in trine step represent a trend of unimpeded ease when pursuing any objective. In theory, this time is virtually unlimited in what can be set into motion and accomplished.
Might as well test the Jupiter trine Saturn theory. Venus, over yonder in Scorpio, licks her lips in anticipation of the kind of sugar plums she can conjure while in this place. Other people’s money? Check. Unlimited passion? Check. Full use of ones creativity and soulful energy? Check and double check.
Consider the United States holiday celebration of Thanksgiving happening on the heels of these aspects. This grand trine yearns to make the festivities this year above and beyond. Yes, there must be gratitude and thanks, but first Venus must do her part in instructing all those engaging this grand trine to learn the fine art of recognizing the fulfillment of need when it appears. This Venus placement realizes all must remain infinitely receptive while in Scorpio, up to and including sticking a straw in the opportunity and drawing through that straw to extract every last drop of goodness the Universe seeks to provide in this current aspectual manifestation.
And all this trine activity while Jupiter in Cancer squares Eris in Aries. Declare this aspect, there is no dignity or appeal in stating ones opinion of their exclusion from life, shunning status by the collective or inability to make the mark one seeks to make. Venus in Scorpio interjects through her quincunx to Eris that such declarations are so not sexy nor even remotely attractive. Given the grand trine, Jupiter to Eris stresses the urgency for one to prioritize their ability to claim the good that life renders when one applies all traits, talents, skills and creative output to making things better in the collective. Could it be as simple as that? “Who said that’s simple?” asks Saturn.
The ringed wonder might be right. After all, consider what Jupiter had to do to get his way in worldly, political matters when he did not like the outcome of an election. He had to dispatch Mercury, loaded up with loaded verbal content that contained a trick that could not be imagined in advance. Mercury was charged with presenting Jupiter’s encrypted subtext to the leader of the land in question. Being Mercury and considering the messenger’s gift to gab, the leader took the bait. The very next day upon awakening, the leader of that country immediately realized by a glance at the sky that it was all over but the shouting for his reign. To create such a celestial outcome that signified a radical departure from the norm, Jupiter requested and received Eris’ ability to disrupt to change the entire rotation of the celestial sphere for one day. The most extreme message from the skies preceded the real world getting it right - again, according to Jupiter’s opinion of what was right.
What can one do if hosting a holiday event this next week, whether Thanksgiving or a less formal celebration? For one thing, when setting the table, reverse the order of knives and forks. Such a simple act honors Eris and includes her influence in the festivities. Also, such settings confront a diner’s preconception of where everything should properly lie and forces an adjustment to the manner in which the diner receives celebratory nurturing.
Another suggestion for those seasonal gatherings along the lines of Eris-Jupiter, make global discussions, political commentary or any personal lamentation forbidden during times of celebration. Insist that celebrants discuss only matters of inclusion, successes and major milestones that honor the grand water trine.
Shifting attention from the dastardly and declaring successes vastly contribute to the ongoing reclamation of the profoundly creative forces at hand.
Before sitting down to engage in personal creativity, take an extra moment to ground, center and eliminate life’s distractions before diving into the process. Set your intention for the output you intend to create and go for it. Flow through the process as much as you can without thought interrupting your flow. Instead of editing every five pages, for example, write fifty pages before any review. See it through.
The grand trine is in effect now and lasts only until Venus moves out of orb with Jupiter and Saturn. Figure a solid ten days, maybe two weeks if reaching out as far as one can to embrace the pattern. Face the breezes. Take the time to sniff the prevailing winds, inhale, absorb and take your best set position.
More soon.
There may be a break in SkyScraping posts until about 9 or 10 December. I am not yet clear of all the demands of the next two weeks, but be assured, I’ll be back next month with more to share.
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