What Jupiter's transit through Cancer means to you

What Jupiter's transit through Cancer means to you

Jupiter enters Cancer on June 25th, 2013, and stays in this cardinal water sign until July 16th, 2014. See how this transit affects each zodiac sign below.
Jupiter's effects are to expand our experiences, our knowledge, and our understanding. Jupiter represents optimism, growth, generosity, joy, and abundance. In Sagittarius, Jupiter urged us to increase our cultural and spiritual awareness, to expand our higher minds, to broaden our experiences, and to have faith in the universe. In Capricorn, Jupiter urged us to define goals, seek out tangible results, act ethically and maturely, and to take a disciplined and step-by-step approach to realizing our goals. In Aquarius, Jupiter urged us to think and act in terms of social reform and to value humanitarian action, to think progressively and to value freedom, individuality, group goals and visions. In Pisces, Jupiter urged us to give of ourselves, and to embrace compassion and imagination. In Aries, Jupiter urged us to make our own opportunities, to believe in ourselves, and to take charge of our lives. In Taurus, Jupiter urged us to enjoy and appreciate what we already have, and to adopt a patient approach to achieving our goals. In Gemini, Jupiter urged us to learn as much as we could about the people around us, as well as to learn, share, and connect.
Cancer is a water sign. With a Water sign Jupiter, we have a strong belief in a higher power. We are most able to attract luck and rich life experiences through our intuition, imagination, and compassion. Helping those in need boosts our own morale. More specifically with Jupiter in Cancer, we attract the most good fortune when we are sympathetic, charitable, use our powers to save and accumulate, and comfort others. Real estate, child care, mother care, and the food industry can be prosperous avenues.
During this Jupiter in Cancer cycle, we place strong emphasis and value on the emotions and maternal instincts. We see opportunities to grow and succeed through emotional channels, expanding our own foundations, and building our families. We are more inclined to believe that emotional intelligence is the major keys to solving problems. Connecting intimately is valued.
Jupiter not only likes to expand, it likes to learn, so  when Jupiter is paired with Cancer, we may be more interested in learning about our roots, exploring genealogy, learning about family  traditions, and the like. We might value real estate, owning a home, expanding our home, and building a family. We might have more faith in our family, as its value increases in our eyes.Jupiter's zeal can supersede moderation at times. It can expand the more negative qualities of a sign, just as it can expand the positive traits. Its zeal and enthusiasm is well-intentioned, but it can blind us to our immoderate behavior. In Cancer, negative manifestations include sticking too close to home or to all that is familiar at the expense of other life departments, eating too much (comfort food), smothering others, pampering ourselves, manipulative and roundabout behaviors, and clinging behaviors. Excessive clannishness is also a potential problem.
However, the "higher" vibration of Jupiter looks for perspective. Jupiter's "perspective" isn't a detached, analytical, or detailed look at any given situation, but an overview--a look at the "big picture". With Jupiter, ideally, we are able to rise above pettiness, mundane concerns, inconveniences, and the like. Where Jupiter is currently transiting in your own chart is generally where you are inclined to find your "joy" at this stage in your development. This area of your life expands and improves in some manner. There is also a need for new tools to develop these areas of life. In order to expand, we need to pursue our goals with confidence and optimism, without going overboard.
Jupiter spends just over a year in Cancer. The last time Jupiter transited Cancer was from July 2001 to August 2002. What we started during this period is now enjoying a Jupiter return, so that it might blossom, increase, or require adjustments in order to grow further. Before that period, Jupiter was in Cancer from August 1989 to August 1990.


In a general sense, this is how Jupiter's transit through Cancer affects the different Sun signs (or, more appropriately, Ascendant signs):

Aries Jupiter entering Cancer places Jupiter in your home and family sector. From June 2013 to July 2014, you are likely to experience benefits to home, family, property, and domestic comfort matters. Much joy and pleasure can be found in your family connections and experiences and/or your home life during this cycle. An increased sense of security and safety may be derived from your domestic life. Improvements to your home life, family, and basic psychological foundation are in focus. You might find that inner and personal experiences are more important to you during this cycle than more worldly ones. Opportunities to buy or sell real estate for financial gain may present themselves. Home improvements and renovations are favored, as is moving to a new dwelling (more spacious or larger homes are likely now). Some of you may buy or sell a house, and others may welcome a new addition to the family. You may move to a larger or more comfortable home; or you might enhance your existing home in such a way that makes you feel happier, perhaps by de-cluttering your space. Long-standing family problems may be ironed out. Relationships with parents and other family members go well. You may find enjoyment in getting in touch with your roots or family traditions. There could be a family reunion, vacation, or other happy events that reconnect you to your roots. Your parents may help you financially or an inheritance is possible for some of you. You take more pleasure in nurturing others. A stronger sense of psychological well-being may come now, as you take less interest in more worldly ambitions and activities. If an upsetting change occurs in the home or family unit, it may very well be a blessing in disguise. Family can be supportive and helpful. These positive circumstances won't necessarily fall into your lap, and are unlikely to come all at once. You need to keep your eyes open for opportunities in these areas of life. This can be a good time for clearing up guilt and resentment that you may be carrying from childhood conditioning. With the ruler of your solar ninth house now moving through your solar fourth house, some of you could be taking formal courses from home. Some of you could become closer with in-laws during this period, and some Aries might welcome friends from overseas into their homes from June 2013 to July 2014. This is an excellent time generally speaking to begin a new venture that you'd like to be long-term and prosperous. Focus now is on your foundations and building your inner world so that you feel secure.

Taurus Jupiter transiting Cancer places the planet of plenty in a creative sextile to your Sun and in your solar third house. From June 2013 to July 2014, educational and communication opportunities present themselves. You may increase your knowledge and skills set, and find much enjoyment in so doing. During this long-term, approximately year-long trend, neighbors or relatives could be especially helpful in your life. You express your ideas with more enthusiasm and positivity, and they are received well. You are able to comprehend more complicated subjects and problems, and you are able to explain them in such a way that others can readily understand; thus, teaching, authoring, or otherwise delivering information may be prosperous now. Higher level studies, courses, and perhaps some travel opportunities might arise during this cycle, although the tendency may be to move about more frequently close to home rather than venturing far away. Many of you will benefit from taking courses if you aren't already doing so, and those already involved in studies will benefit more than usual during this period. You may decide to buy a new car, or transportation opportunities present themselves, making it much easier for you to get from point A to point B. Gifts, benefits, or other opportunities may come through visits, short trips, messages, emails, or they could come through contacts with siblings, classmates, and neighbors. Some sort of positive news or announcement is likely to be part of the picture. If you're an author, teacher, or other position in communications, you will find more opportunities to advance your trade as your creative juices flow nicely. If you're a student, school is especially favored. If you're in business, you are likely to find sales are especially strong. In general, you find much joy in communicating, learning, and socializing. These positive circumstances won't necessarily fall into your lap, and are unlikely to come all at once. You need to keep your eyes open for opportunities in these areas of life. With the ruler of your solar eighth house now moving through your solar third house, you are more perceptive and have stronger intuition, especially about people you meet. Communications can be deeper and richer, and intimate topics can be very enjoyable to share and explore intellectually. There can be opportunities through meetings, courses, teaching, and connections made in the neighborhood or through siblings. There can be a bonus or inheritance. Some existing problems with siblings or neighbors could surface now and then can be put to rest. With Jupiter, always keep in mind that while opportunities present themselves that have a positive influence in your life, Jupiter expands and magnifies all that it touches, so that if you are having difficulties in these areas of life, these problems may be magnified before they can be dealt with. So, for example, if you have difficulties with a sibling relationship (one of the things ruled by the solar third house), this might be magnified now and this way you can better deal with it and solve the problem. Taking on too many daily activities, communications, new interests, and learning endeavors or studies can be a problem now. Don't overload your plate. The more excessive tendencies of this transit are more likely to be experienced in August and September 2013. However, for the most part, you are likely to enjoy more opportunities through your communications and contact with others during this cycle in 2013. You might find that you travel less or not at all, and that you are busier locally. There can be generosity to and from family, siblings, or neighbors, or benefits and opportunities arising through them. You can be better at pushing or spreading your ideas, and new opportunities to communicate or new channels for communication can open up. When Jupiter is challenged, you may be a little more accident-prone, you might procrastinate or exaggerate. You might also take on so much that you don't know where to begin, or so that you learn a lot about many things but not enough about any one particular subject.

Gemini Jupiter moves out of your sign and into the solar second house. From June 2013 to July 2014, Jupiter is transiting your money, values, and possessions sector. During this time, you are likely to see and enjoy benefits to your earning power and value system. Jupiter in this sector of your chart could very well bring a profitable and productive year. You are likely to feel more confident and enthusiastic about your ability to earn a living, and this can help you to attract more income, as long as you are realistic. You might decide to develop your talents during this Jupiter cycle, which in turn boosts your earning power. Your income might increase, and there may be an opportunity to improve your future financial situation. However, you may also be just as inclined to splurge on yourself, opting to plump up your nest or your store of personal possessions in order to feel more secure. Money problems from the past may clear up during this period if you use it appropriately, developing budgets and working out ways to better manage your resources. You may be adding to your possessions, you could be the recipient of some large item or gift, or a major purchase or sale might occur now. A significant gift or bonus may come your way. This is a good time to work with financial institutions, go for a raise, or apply for a loan. You may need to curb an inclination to overspend--feeling good could bring you to the stores as you temporarily forget about the future! The positive circumstances listed here won't necessarily fall into your lap, and are unlikely to come all at once. You need to keep your eyes open for opportunities in these areas of life. You might also feel the need to learn new skills in order to increase your opportunities. Because Jupiter rules your seventh house, your sense of wealth might increase because of a significant other, whether it's simply about sharing expenses or pooling your resources. Some of you could earn income handling others' money or through fields in which one-to-one consultations figure strongly. Focus now is on what makes you feel secure, and growth that speaks most to you at this time is the kind that is measurable, such as in terms of monetary values or personal possessions. During this cycle, money or possessions from a significant other or from one-on-one services such as counselling or consulting can increase and boost your own sense of security and wealth. If you're overconfident about your ability to make money, then you might take foolish risks, such as borrowing from your future, and this tendency tends to be especially strong in September. August can bring a conflict over someone else's resources or money.

Cancer Jupiter entering your sign is particularly beneficial and significant for you, as Jupiter is now on your Sun in your solar first house or in your first house if you have a Cancer Ascendant. This transit brings improvements to your immediate environment and self-confidence as well as increased generosity to your personality. Your personality is more obviously expansive, exuberant, and enthusiastic. Jupiter's transit to Cancer and your first house heightens your optimism and generosity, and the entire cycle has the potential for being a relaxed, fortunate, and hopeful time in your life. You are greeting life with a fresh, can-do attitude. What happened in the past is not very important to you now--it's the future you're eyeing now. Events occur that help you to overcome problems that previously seemed challenging or even insurmountable--you have an altogether different perspective on life now, and are not inclined much to sweat the small stuff. You create a distinct first impression on others, and your likeability increases. Furthering your personal ambitions and interests comes more easily during this cycle. At times, you may feel like the sky is the limit! You might need to guard against becoming too full of yourself or overly self-interested, however. There is also a risk of overindulgence and other forms of excessive behavior. Jupiter can bring endings into your life in order for you to grow, although these are generally easy ones. A carefree attitude is different than a careless one, and the fine line between the two is definitely something to consider. You feel considerably freer to be yourself, and others tend to accept you more readily. The positive circumstances of this transit won't necessarily fall into your lap, and are unlikely to come all at once, although they are more likely due to Jupiter's direct influence on your life. You need to keep your eyes open for opportunities, and always watch for carelessness and excessive behavior. Because Jupiter rules your solar sixth house, this can also be a time when it's easier to find employment or work that suits you well. It's a strong time for self-improvement efforts, particularly because Jupiter rules your sector of health, work, and self-care. Expanding your horizons through higher learning or travel might also figure strongly. This is a time for aligning your behavior with what you believe is right. You are taking more "me" time, which is in fact long overdue. Opportunities come more readily if you take a chance on yourself - when you act with confidence and conviction.

Month Sagittarius September 2013

 Month Sagittarius September 2013

September is a time to shine on a professional or public level, dear Sagittarius. The more responsible and competent side of your nature is activated, and others more easily place their faith in you. It's a good time to ask for what you have been wanting from a higher-up, or for promotion and sponsorship, and the 5-7 is excellent for moving projects ahead. While your personal life may be on the backburner much of September, your family and domestic life requires special attention around the Full Moon on the 19th. There can be a reality to face about the past on the 18th, but it's an empowering time in general, as you are in need of some grounding. Personal responsibilities become clear. You may have more resources to invest into your career or business. Being in a position of responsibility or authority is something you place a high value on this month. Partnerships are friendly, and singles are more likely to find romance through educational or travel pursuits - socially speaking, it's not the time to journey along familiar or routine routes, especially when doors are opening for you on the 13th. Mars is helping you out all month, and this means you can assert yourself naturally and confidently, and you can pursue your goals more directly, save for some potential obstacles on the 9th.

This Month Libra September 2013

This Month Libra September 2013

 

  Libra

September 2013
September can be a pleasant month if you take extra time to relax, listen to your intuition, and avoid pushing matters, dear Libra. A lot is going on in the background now, hidden connections are being made, and while at times life may seem as if it's slowing down, it's a good time for allowing things to emerge naturally. Venus in your sign until the 11th boosts your powers of attraction, so that your personal magnetism soars even while you are slightly unavailable and insular. While September begins rather quietly for you, by the last week of the month, you are in demand and on show. From the 22nd, ideally you have rid yourself of worries and guilt that have been holding you back, and you experience renewed confidence. Finances can make a turnaround around the 18-22. Delays and worries you have been experiencing with funds and possessions fade away. A big purchase or commitment can be made on the 18th. A partner's changes affect you around the Full Moon on the 19th. Profits or recognition can come from communications projects. Wonderful energy is with you for work, career, health, and reputation this month. You seem to intuitively know your next move. Delays, setbacks, and opposition are more likely on the 9, 14-16, and 28th. You may want to take advantage of opportunities arising on the 18-20 and 26th.

This Month Leo September 2013

 This Month Leo September 2013

 

This Month Leo

September 2013
While energies are high all month, dear Leo, generally speaking, emotions settle in September up until the last week, when the pace quickens again. This is a time for building, and your larger focus is on immediate practical concerns and the infrastructure of your personal plans. If you need to get organized, use the energy of the New Moon on the 5th to your advantage, and ride on smooth, helpful energy coming your way on the 6-7. You could feel that you have a guardian angel at this time. Money matters should be strong. While the 9th requires some slowing down and dealing with possible delays, the 13-14 is powerful for progressive, original, and fresh ideas as well as for fruitful connections. Those involved in education should thrive this month. The 18-19 is good for committing to a home or family project. The ability to see things more realistically feels right, and also empowering. Meeting your responsibilities is important now. Work matters intensify from the 20th. While power struggles might emerge, you are feeling more equipped to handle problems than ever. Vitalizing trends in your life make September a strong month for getting into stronger physical shape, although with Mars in your sign all month, it's also important that you avoid pushing too hard or too fast.

This Month Virgo September 2013

This Month Virgo September 2013

September is a strong month for making an impression, dear Virgo, but you are not necessarily ready to make your intentions known. That will come more naturally when Mars enters your sign in mid-October. While you may be feeling misunderstood at times, you are nevertheless getting noticed and appreciated, even if it's simply admiration from afar. The New Moon is in your sign on the 5th, and this brings good energy for moving your personal and professional plans forward. Others are noticing your abilities, and if you need work, there is a good chance opportunities will pop up now. Activities with groups or friends are energizing and supportive this month, and especially from the 6-7. Be sure to network at this time. There can be a strong need to get organized with your money mid-month, and some of you could be making an important purchase or commitment. Revelations in close partnerships could be either exciting or rattling around the 18-19. Either way, they prompt a desire to change your whole outlook on life and the way you relate to the world. You are ready to kick bad habits, start fresh, and present a more self-assured "you" to the world in September, but with Mars in your privacy sector all month, it is also important to listen to your intuition, and to allow the natural course of your life show you the way to the next step.