Jupiter in Retrograde Makes CopyGirl Kiss a Stranger

Jupiter is, evidently, retrograding and there is much to learn during this period.  Here are some hints and tips:

Be true to yourself
So what’s the best way to handle Jupiter in retrograde? Look to see if your beliefs reflect your values. Are they truly a part of who you are, or are you blindly following the beliefs of someone else? Do you pay as much attention to your spiritual life as you do your job or family? If not, you may need to make time for contemplation, meditation or religious services, whatever form of spirituality nourishes your soul. Attuning yourself to nature, taking a class on Eastern religions or having your astrology chart read are also ways to energize your spiritual life.

 

The phony-buster
Jupiter is also about integrity. During the next few months, you may find yourself face-to-face with any pretenses you’ve build up. For instance, if you need the accoutrements of success (fine clothing, high-end car, six-figure income) in order to feel validated, be prepared for a lesson in what’s truly important to you. However this lesson shows itself, just know it’s there to realign your integrity with your soul’s purpose.

 

Complete what you’ve started
Jupiter also rules education and adventure, while retrogrades prompt you to backtrack over old territory so you can complete your goal. Is there a distant land you’ve longed to visit? Are you needing to finish your bachelor’s degree? Now may be the time to take that trip to Egypt to see the pyramids, or enroll in a college course (or two) to complete your education.

 

But what if you’re starting college in the fall? With Jupiter retrograde through October 12, 2009 you might need to change your major eventually or readjust your schedule in some fashion. Most important, keep searching your heart to see if what you’re studying supports your destiny.

 

It’s a sign!
As the planet of the future, retrograde Jupiter will prompt you to examine your goals and how you’ll get there. Heeding your intuition can keep your goals on track – or help you find a new path altogether. Be open to receiving messages from unexpected (unseen?) sources that can guide your direction – signs from the universe, if you will. A sign may come from meeting a long-lost friend who works in a field you’ve been considering, which propels you toward a new job. Or perhaps you’ll suddenly hear a song on the radio that offers a clue about what you need to do.

During this time, be introspective and let the Universe guide you. Then you’ll have a clearer perspective about your life, both spiritually and materially, after Jupiter turns direct.

So, today, very early this morning, I had a lovely conversation with a man who needed my help copying and faxing.  He told me that he was retired but he used to work for the Navy.  During the Vietnam War, he spent much of his time on aircraft carriers but not for what you might think.  They would go out into the open ocean during hurricanes and he was the person who set and then released weather balloons into the hurricane for scientific studies.

What a fascinating job.  However, it was a very dangerous one considering this man broke his back five times, crushed his shoulers twice, and had a very hard time breathing.  All of this came from being thrashed about on the deck of the aircraft carrier.

He was a nice enough old guy… Then a woman came in and started yelling at me because I wasn’t helping her fast enough.  I went over, helped her, and then went back to helping the older gentleman.  She was very snotty and almost downright mean to me.  This old guy told her to “shut yer trap” as she rushed out the door.  I laughed.  I know I shouldn’t have but she was gone and it was funny as hell.  And then… old guy reached over and hugged me and kinda leaned in and I…

Kissed him on the cheek.  That’s right; I kissed a perfect stranger, with whom I’d bonded for all of ten minutes, square on his little old cheek.

Despite the fact that this was totally, and I mean completely and totally outside of my usual demeanor, I did it anyway.

I blame it on the Jupiter Retrograde.

That’s not such a bad thing as long as I don’t make it a habit.  (LOL)

Try it. Retrograde is happening through October.  There’s your excuse…

If, like me, you actually need one.