Jupiter Enters Aries

by Drew Lawrence

The great Guru and spiritual teacher, the planet Jupiter, will enter the sign of Aries, the first sign of the zodiac, from May 8, 2011 until May 17, 2012. He will remain in Aries for just over a year. We are entering a period of creative thinking, new beginnings, spiritual initiation, rebirth, and a novel and a reconceived approach to our human challenges and problems.

Aries is pure creative spirit. It is a very favorable sign for Jupiter since it is ruled by his good friend, Mars. Jupiter enters Aries only once every twelve years and remains there for about a year.

The pioneering, impetuous and adventurous spirit of Mars is melded with the tempering, thoughtful and prudent spirit of Jupiter. Positive action and auspicious accomplishment should be the result of this beneficial union.

It inspires novel, original, avant-garde, imaginative, and cutting-edge thinking and solutions to social, business and economic problems that we are now facing. It introduces new innovations in applied philosophy, formal education and inspired thinking. It ushers in an advantageous time for establishing positive and purposeful means toward the improvement of social, educational, financial and spiritual conditions in our world. Jupiter in the sign of Aries is not passive or reflective but dynamic, action-oriented and highly motivated.

Many people will gravitate toward renewed religious and spiritual practices in order to reinvigorate and reinvent their lives in terms of higher purpose and meaning rather than rampant materialism and sensory dissipation.

If you want to take a position of leadership in your own life or in the lives of others, then there is no better time to step up and be counted. Daring, courage and bold action will be rewarded in the coming year. It is a time for enthusiasm, self-confidence, and motivating others to action. Time spent shrinking from duty, feeling sorry for yourself or whimpering about injustice is over. The bell has rung and the horses are now out of the starting gate!

But remember, we must be guided by the Self and not the ego. If we are propelled by the paltry and self-serving ego, then the recent economic meltdown and its concurrent problems will occur again before long. But if we are motivated by the Higher Self, then we will inevitably step into the winner’s circle with shouts of victory all around. There are only three roles one can play in life — victim, victimizer or victor. Ninety percent or more of the world’s population is plagued by the mutual co-dependency of the victim-victimizer dynamic. In order to step into the winner’s circle as the victor, we must victimize no one nor be victimized by anyone. We set this challenge before you now under this most propitious influence of Jupiter in Aries. Be the victor!

This is time for a regeneration and rebirth to a new way of life. If you are the man or woman with the mission, your day has dawned. It is time to establish your ideals and higher standards and gather the rest of us upon the wave of your dedication and zeal.


What Jupiter in Aries Means For You

Please check your birth chart in accordance with Vedic Astrological Calculation to determine whether the following results of Jupiter’s transit in Aries for the coming year will have further effects for you:

If your Ascendant or Rising sign is Aries at the time of your birth, this will be a time of growth and expansion for you personally. Maturity and enlightenment will be yours. Optimism will inspire your outlook.

If the Sun was in Aries at the time of your birth, then this will be a year of great personal and spiritual growth, career success, as well as personal and professional triumph. Expect a promotion if you are an employee. This may be a favorable year for you to begin your own business depending on market and economic factors.

If the Moon was in Aries at the time of your birth, then this will bring joyful emotional growth and maturity, the healing of old wounds and behaviors from childhood, an improved relationship with your mother and women in general, and a desire to treat others with greater kindness and understanding.

If Mars was in Aries at the time of your birth, then this will be a time of professional achievement, promotion, ambitious undertakings, leadership, overcoming anger and overreaction, and increased maturity on your part.

If Mercury was in Aries at the time of your birth, then this will bring successful study and educational achievement, inspiring and creative ideas, expansion of wisdom, improved communication, and exciting opportunities gained through travel.

If Jupiter was in Aries at the time of your birth, then this will be a time of increased success overall, enhanced spiritual enlightenment and communion with God, new financial possibilities, opportunities which come of their own accord, good karma, and acts of kindness and compassion toward others.

If Venus was in Aries at the time of your birth, it will bring romance or a relationship, an engagement, marriage or a deeper loving commitment. A new and better financial opportunity may arrive. Increased wisdom and understanding will be yours and an improved quality of life can be achieved.

If Saturn was in Aries at the time of your birth, then you must be careful with regard to finances, over-expenditure or the burden of debt. Money can be made but it may go out as quickly as it comes in. It may be a favorable time to undertake large or ambitious projects, which will require much time and a sustained effort, depending on external support factors. Your career success should expand during this time and you may be given increased responsibilities. This is a good year to develop spiritually and to cultivate greater wisdom and deeper insight.

If Rahu was in Aries at the time of your birth, then you must be especially careful around finances, financial loss and expenditure. You could easily get ripped off or cheated. It is not a favorable time for pregnancy and childbirth for the possibility of miscarriage or complication is increased. This may be a time of great philosophical upheaval in your life. You may abandon your current religious or spiritual belief due to feelings of restriction or alienation. However, it is a favorable time for your spiritual growth and expansion.

If Ketu was in Aries at the time of your birth, then you must be really careful around finances, financial loss and expenditure. You could easily get ripped off or cheated. Avoid obsessive, compulsive or addictive behaviors. It is not a favorable time for pregnancy and childbirth for the possibility of miscarriage or complication is increased. This may be a time of deep insight and premonition. Dreams or visions may produce profound realization, revelation or epiphany. The future may present itself with greater clarity. Get close or stay close to God or spirit and let Him flow gently through your life.