Jupiter in Taurus: All the Good Things

Tomorrow (5/16), Jupiter moves into the sign of Taurus.

Known as the "Greater Benefic," Jupiter serves as the Amplifier in the astrological order of things. Whatever sign it moves though, the traits of that sign become amplified, for better, for worse, and for those truly head-scratching "huh?" moments. Taurus is about material things, creature comforts, and those "bare necessities" that are important on our lives.

When all is flowing, Jupiter brings more of the good stuff into our lives. There is Plenty to Go Around and we have no problems in sharing our bounty. We might even experience an upgrade in the quality of things: getting a much needed and anticipated raise at work, trading in the old clunker for a newer car that actually works, moving from a studio apartment into a cozy two-bedroom townhome, having that organic grocery chain finally open up a store close to we live. In these cases, we can cultivate or refine an Attitude of Gratitude and welcome in the abundance.

On the other hand, when things are stuck and life is more of a challenge, we might feel the forces of Lack and Scarcity more acutely. When the windfall comes, we might be tempted to hold onto it all the tighter, stretch that money out as far as it will go, because we don't think our good fortune will hold out. We might be tempted to feather our own nests and retreat just a bit further into isolation, as the world looks too scary to venture out into right now. 

Jupiter in Taurus can show us where we are the most trusting in our paths of faith and Spirituality and where our faith is wavering. We can give ourselves a little extra TLC in the places that feel the Lack most acutely. We can learn to trust that the flow of abundance is real and true, and though the current will switch down the line (as Jupiter moves through the rest of the Zodiac), the Times of Plenty will return. We can tune in to the ebb and flow of life's rhythms and align ourselves accordingly.

For those of you who are Rabbit people (in the Asian Zodiac), this is your time to shine. Jupiter moves through Taurus once every 12 years, so there is some overlap between these two major astrological systems. Expect your Rabbit fortunes to hit their peak and carry you through the rest of the summer season, and prepare for an especially bountiful Harvest Season. Similar good fortune awaits those who have their Jupiter Return in Taurus as well. :)

PS - Mercury has stationed direct (as of 5/14), so all the flows will start moving in the right direction once more!