Jupiter Comes to Virgo Harvest Goddess

Jupiter the largest planet in our solar system leaves fiery Leo to enter earthy Virgo on August 11, 2015 to stay until September 9, 2016. When the largest planet in the solar system makes a move, we all feel the shift!  Jupiter stays in a sign for around a year but only returns to a particular sign every 12 years. Jupiter indicates large robust energy, and represents faith, hope, optimism and the opportunity principle in general. The last time Jupiter was in this smart and classy earth sign ruled by communicator Mercury was 12 years ago from August 27, 2003 through September 25, 2004. Look back to that time to see similar themes that can replay.

As the largest planet (all the other planets in the solar system can fit into Jupiter!) Jupiter has a big astrological impact as well.

Mighty Jupiter

Jupiter, named after the mighty Olympian King of Gods, affects states of optimism, enthusiasm, opportunity – many of the most positive feelings we can access. Jupiter’s function is to “expand” and of course Jupiter would prefer to expand those positive states. However, as with all planetary influences Jupiter is essentially neutral, leaving it up to us how we use his massive energy. We can choose to expand the good stuff, or just as easily choose to expand more dysfunction and misery.

Virgo is a grounded practical earth sign ruled by mental Mercury whose symbol is the Virgin but I prefer the Harvest Goddess, like the one pictured here.  Virgo is smart, refined, classy and all about mastering the details. Virgo acts with discernment, analysis and focuses on the pieces rather than the whole. Virgo is the thinker who relies on rational abilities and the five physical senses. Virgo tends to mistrust the irrational, the mystical, the magical. “Prove it to me first! Then I’ll believe.” says Virgo. So when Jupiter travels in Virgo what expands in a positive sense is ability to figure things out; methods to discern true facts; healthy work ethics, excellent problem solving and practicality in general. Virgos are the original scientists of the zodiac, the researches who rely on empirical evidence to prove their theories.

Virgo hates slackers and disdains the ego-thumpers who waste time arguing about who is right and wrong. Virgo believes if we just pull up our sleeves, and stop whining, the job will get done quicker and better! So look for people to begin to relate to these ideals more readily. It will be harder for the powers that be to pull the wool over the public’s eyes when they have more ability to see the details through the wool’s threads. People will begin to realize they must help themselves first, before expecting a handout which may never come.

As the master of details Virgo are excellent craftspeople with an eye for perfection. Creative pursuits like pottery, jewelry making, master woodworking, weaving, glass blowing become more featured, and all the crafty past-times like knitting, sewing, crochet, scrap-booking etc. get a boost. It becomes more fun to use your hands.

Writing is a skill natural to Virgo. Ralph Waldo Emerson, Guy de Maupassant, William Faulkner, D.H.Lawrence, Sylvia Plath, Willie Nelson (his lyrics!) were all born with Jupiter in Virgo. So if you have a novel, script or song lyrics in the wings it’s time to let them fly! Journaling is a Virgo love too. Virgo needs to process their thoughts more than most signs so putting thoughts down on paper in a nice journal which can be accompanied with artwork, cards, Virgo adores pressed flowers, and other personal ephemera, which appeals more to hands-on Virgo than tapping on a lap-top, becomes more popular with Jupiter in Virgo.

Physical health is also part of the Virgo repertoire. Look for more emphasis on modalities that produce practical results, with less reliance on fancy expensive designer drugs and invasive, dangerous medical practices. Practitioners of alternative modalities will find more clients at their doors. Virgo is also a sign noted for humility. Virgo walks their talk, versus flapping their lips, which will certainly be a relief after Leo ego battles!

Jupiter can expand the downside of Virgo too. Virgo is a sign that’s so smart and logical that it outsmarts itself with failure to consider other outside the box options and can get trapped in linear thinking. Virgo can also be very fear based in thought patterns to the point of being obsessive compulsive and can suffer from nervous anxiety. Virgo sees all the tiny detailed flaws which can cause constant complaining and being overly judgmental of everything! Become aware if any of these traits live inside you, so you de-emphasize them and expand the positive!

In the most positive sense Jupiter in Virgo expresses classic style and is the master of their craft. Here are some people we all know who were born with Jupiter in Virgo to give you the idea: Alexander the Great, Thomas Jefferson, Gen. George Patton, Gustav Klimt, Harry Houdini, Bob Marley, Susan Sontag, Eric Clapton, Nina Simone, Helen Mirren, Steve Martin, Tom Hanks, Will Smith, Hugh Jackman, Spike Lee, Cate Blanchett, Daniel Day-Lewis, Venus Williams. (For you Chinese zodiac fans, they all are born in the year of the Rooster too, due to the 12 year Jupiter cycle.)

Two signs are most affected by Jupiter’s shift, Sagittarius and of course Virgo. Sagittarius, because Jupiter is your ruling planet and is also headed into your important career sector. Your worldly position can expand in good ways, new career and professional opportunities begin to open up and the goals you’ve been working on over the years are finally ready to manifest. Moving to a new location for a better life is highlighted too. At the same time detail oriented Virgo energy can trip up you enthusiastic, galloping Centaurs. Pay attention to the fine print before you ride into any new venture. For the other fire signs of Aries and Leo Virgo helps you put your grand ideas and plans into practical form.

For you folks who have Sun in Virgo or are Virgo Rising, this is a huge event! Jupiter in Virgo means YOU are the opportunity everyone sees. Your problem solving skills, your ability to pull all the pieces together, the smart guidance you provide, and the general class and style you bring to everything you do will be in demand now. Look to your life 12 years ago for hints. The idea is to look back to see where you grabbed opportunities which you are glad you took advantage of, and conversely where you missed opportunities you wish you had pursued. Also, consider paths you took, but now wish you had not. Of course over 12 years, you’ve grown, matured and changed, but similar patterns may emerge.

For the other earth signs, Taurus and Capricorn, Jupiter in compatible Virgo gives you ample energy to make big creative shifts in your life. The water signs, Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces will feel the benefits of earthy Virgo as well helping with mental discipline and forming better relationships. For the air signs of Gemini, Libra and Aquarius, Virgo is a bit grounded for your taste but you can use Jupiter/Virgo energy to smooth rough edges and refine your style. For all signs look to what house Virgo rules in your birth chart for a clearer picture and if you’re not sure about that, it’s high time to make an appointment with your astrologer!

Here are some other good articles about Jupiter in Virgo I liked:Jupiter enters Virgo: Eithical and Moral Values by Astroainslie, Earth Goddess, Jupiter and the Virgin  by Tara Green Jupiter Enters Virgo – Health and Wellness Matter by Melanie’s Astro News

I hope Jupiter in Virgo energy helps refine all the rough edges of your life to become the classiest version of you. Capture this big Virgo energy to become healthier in all ways!