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Divinely Aligned: the Jupiter Neptune Conjunction

By Dana Gerhardt

 

A special Jupiter/Neptune conjunction in Pisces is exact on April 12, 2022.

Despite the dark craziness of the times, I’m optimistic. Conjunct this year, Jupiter and Neptune are divinely aligned to inspire both our faith and our ability to create peace and happiness.  After all, the peace sign was invented during a Jupiter/Neptune conjunction (1958). Peace treaties for World Wars I and II were both signed during the years when Jupiter and Neptune met. This year’s conjunction has coincided with an unprecedented surge in global unity and compassion for the victims of Russian aggression in Ukraine.

Among the Neptune signatures running through the culture today are the archetypes of overwhelming emotion, idealism, unity, deception, illusion, creativity, and compassion. Expansive, growth-oriented Jupiter is a long-time guardian of the social fabric. During the years when these two planets meet, it’s like Jupiter inhales a big belly of Neptunian energy and blasts it through the collective.

It’s a sign. Occurring every 13 years, Jupiter/Neptune conjunctions are a celestial signal indicating that it’s time for humanity to become more divinely aligned.

“Every 13 years–and, even more, every 166 years—mankind should take a step forward, even if only a tiny one,” wrote Dane Rudhyar, father of modern astrology. “It should be a step ahead of our past—our traditional social, cultural and religious sense of human relationship.”

We need to think about our brothers and sisters in a more enlightened way. Soulful Neptune wants to reminds us that we’re all one.  Jupiter/Neptune is the only planetary conjunction that occurs in successive signs, ascending through the zodiac in order. This unusual pattern, Rudhyar believed, makes it especially suited to describe the step-by-step spiritual progress of a society. A full J/N cycle repeats every 166 years. That brings us to this moment.

For the first time since Neptune was discovered (in 1846), Jupiter and Neptune meet again in Pisces, the mystical/magical sign they both rule. This happens just once in a lifetime, if at all.

But it’s not pure rainbows and butterflies. Each conjunction, like each moment, has the potential to go in opposite ways. The 1932 conjunction saw the rise of both FDR (and his progressive New Deal) and Hitler (you know, the Nazis).  History’s wild card is always humanity’s free will.  What will people empower?

Humanity’s boots typically step forward, said Rudhyar, in times of chaos, confusion, instability and disarray. Some boots wanna go backwards. People can suffer a temporary blindness as they try to make a panicky escape back to the womb of the past. “However,” wrote Rudhyar, “progress is only [made by going] through the confusion and glowing mist over the hills, yonder. There is no way ever of going ahead, except through!”

So I’m optimistic. But it’s been scary. The cultural potency of dictators and authoritarianism is still shockingly strong.  After studying J/N conjunctions, mundane astrologer Andre Barbault concluded that they generally do bring a swing to the left—a rise in democratic and socialist values. In the US, women got the right to vote as did 18-year-olds during J/N years. During the 2009 conjunction, Barack Obama was inaugurated; the Affordable Health Care Act actually passed.  During this year’s conjunction, after 200 failed attempts, for the first time in US history, a law was passed making lynching a federal crime.

As expressions of the conjunction’s unifying, humanitarian blessings, the League of Nations and the United Nations were born during J/N years. NATO’s new strength today is another testament. Labor protests are also a feature of J/N forward steps. The US’s first significant labor protest occurred during a J/N year. The first labor strike demanding an 8-hour work day occurred in Australia during a J/N time.  Without any loss in wages, the workers got their demands.  And just this month, in what some are calling the biggest labor victory in a generation, for the first time in Amazon’s history, some of its employees voted to unionize.

Of course, it’s not all struggle and peace. Any planetary conjunction has multiple expressions. And true to the spirit of Jupiter/Neptune, the world’s creativity, magic, and its cultural imagination can also rise during these times. The first Harry Potter book hit the world during a J/N year.  During another, Apple introduced the Mac with its iconic Superbowl commercial, invoking 1984 and the battle against authoritarian conformity.  The “Magic Kingdom” opened its Disneyland Resort in Florida during another J/N time.

My favorite J/N story is a less remembered one. During the conjunction of 1984, a pilot successfully completed the first solo helium balloon flight across the Atlantic.  As Jupiter rules helium balloons and Neptune the ocean, it’s spot on, as is the vessel’s name, “Rosie O’Grady’s Balloon of Peace.” But it’s the story of the pilot, Joe Kittinger, that makes this expression so sweet. Twelve years earlier he’d been a POW in Vietnam after his plane was shot down. Through months of torture and despair, he thought of just one thing. He dreamed of all the details he’d need to master in order to make this solo Atlantic flight.

Rosie O’Grady’s Balloon of Peace sailing across the Atlantic is a nice image to plant in your subconscious.  With Jupiter/Neptune rising inside, dreams can come true.   What’s yours?

For more thoughts on how to put this transit to personal use, see my recent “retrograde-free” post here.

Filed under: Home New Moon Featured Article

About Dana Gerhardt

A popular columnist with The Mountain Astrologer since 1991, Dana Gerhardt is an internationally respected astrologer. She has lectured extensively and written for astrology publications on several continents. Her ongoing passions are the moon and living the intuitive life. Dana worked for many years in the corporate sector, where she observed the undeniable influence of natural cycles. She graduated Phi Beta Kappa, Magna Cum Laude from Occidental College in Los Angeles and did graduate work in literature at Columbia University and CSULA. Dana can be contacted by email.

Comments

  1. Chie Bukuro says

    Apr 18, 2022 at 8:12 am

    Excellent! This is an insightful review of Jupiter conjuncts Neptune. Thank you for sharing your wisdom in such a delightful way!!!

    Reply
  2. Debra Huffman says

    Apr 4, 2022 at 8:05 am

    Thank you, Dana. Intrigued by your words, again.

    Reply
  3. Marcia S. McMillin says

    Apr 1, 2022 at 9:34 pm

    Wonderful linkage to history and facts and an optimistic balloon of hope and magic to boot! This is a piece I will let soak into my psyche and then reread several times. It will also be a great help in doing another friend’s Aries/Pisces BD chart reading. Thank you Dana and may many Blessings be yours!

    Reply
  4. Clariece says

    Mar 30, 2022 at 11:51 am

    Love your writing and the historical documentation! Thank you!

    Reply
  5. Jessica says

    Mar 29, 2022 at 10:45 pm

    Thank you for your wisdom and optimism in these challenging times.

    Reply
  6. Mary Tamraz says

    Mar 29, 2022 at 8:14 pm

    Oh Dana ♥️♥️♥️ Such an inspiring and uplifting article….. thank You

    Reply
  7. Teresa Schmidt says

    Mar 29, 2022 at 8:00 pm

    Thanks for this

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  8. Michelle Prentiss says

    Mar 29, 2022 at 7:45 pm

    As always Dana- your words of beauty and insight provide hope and potential,
    Thank you for this post!

    Reply
  9. Sally Thomason says

    Mar 29, 2022 at 7:18 pm

    Thank you Dana, for a such a beautiful and encouraging message that we all need.

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Astrologers use a variety of house systems, or methods of dividing up the sky into twelve sections. I use the Porphyry house system; another popular house system is Placidus (this is the default on https://astro.com). If the chart I send you looks different from what you are used to seeing, then likely a system other than Porphyry was used. Whole signs, Equal House, Regiomantus, and Campanus are examples of other systems. If you find all of this confusing, do not worry. It is likely not critical to your report.

m  Conjunction:  Like peas in a pod, planets in conjunction tend to come from the same place. They act together, but it’s also hard to tell them apart. This aspect can increase talent, focus, and intensity (“two are better than one”). Or one planet can disappear as the other dominates. Their connection feels so natural, it’s easy to think everyone blends these planetary energies just as you do—but mostly, they don’t!.

p  Sextile:  Planets in sextile are compatible, though without any fireworks. This aspect doesn’t demand your attention. It quietly presents an opportunity. You can join these archetypal forces. Donna Cunningham has called this the “Oh, that!” aspect, because that’s generally what her clients say when she describes their benefits.  To get the most from sextiles you need to actively work them.

q  Square:  Squares are wild and wonderful—but difficult too. The power struggle between these planets was likely defined in your youth, when they were impossibly challenging. People are usually aware of their squares. They force the issues that make you to grow. And that’s their gift. They ensure you learn your lessons. When you rise to the occasion, they bless you with energy, action, and success.

r  Trine:  Michael Munkasey has dubbed this the “goddess aspect” because it’s so lovely. Identifying talents you may have perfected in a previous life, trines can bring you joy. There’s a nice flow of energy between planets in trine. They support and reinforce each another. But without any struggle, you might take them for granted—neither using nor developing their gifts. An unattended trine can sometimes trick you into negative behaviors.

t  Inconjunct/Quincunx:  Your quincunx planets are innately incompatible. Bringing them into harmonious expression requires constant adjustments. This can be stressful, also motivating. You’ve got to keep changing your process, opinions or attitude—which promotes highly creative solutions.

u  Opposition:  They say opposites attract—and planets in opposition are never far from each other, though they’re constantly bickering. You may be triggered into awareness of this aspect by other people who seem to resist or undermine you.  An opposition can make you feel uncertain, insecure, or discontent, until you can accept and see yourself in both energies. Typically people find it easier to identify with one side and project the other onto unsuspecting others in the outer world.

First House: Personality, physical body, beginnings. Includes the Ascendant and rules physical appearance, the image you project to others, your general outlook on life, how you start things; may describe your role in your family system, often guides your first impression of immediate environment.

Second House: Money and personal finances, sense of self-worth and basic values, personal possessions, talents.

Third House: Communication, thoughts, language skills like writing and speaking, early schooling, siblings and neighbors, short trips, coming and going around town.

Fourth House: Your home, psychological foundations and roots, family, parents, domestic life, instinctive behavior, ancestry, your connection with the past, sense of security, domestic life, real estate. conditions at the end of life.

Fifth House: Children, creativity, romance; pleasure, entertainment, self-expression; all forms of “play”, speculation, gambling, and attitude towards taking risks; hobbies, attitude towards romance, lovers as opposed to partners, attitude towards having fun.

Sixth House: Work and job (as opposed to career), daily life, attitude towards service and coworkers, helpfulness, pets, attitude towards routine and organization, how you refine and perfect your skills.

Seventh House: Partnerships, one-to-one relationships, marriage, the first marriage, the “significant other”, business partnerships, competitors, open enemies, lawyers, mediators, counselors, contracts, negotiations, agreements. clients/the public.

Eighth House: Transformations and crisis, your ability to meet and rebound from crisis and change, sexuality; sex, death and rebirth, rituals and personal growth, your partner’s resources, addictions, psychology, other people’s money, taxes, divorce/alimony, inheritance.

Ninth House: Attitude toward expanding horizons, religious beliefs and personal philosophy, higher education, long-distance travel, morals, foreign languages and cultures, personal truths, publishing, commerce, advertising, your sense of adventure.

Tenth House: Career and profession, your contribution to society, social status, public reputation, material success, how you carve out a public identity for yourself; attitude toward authority figures, parents, caregivers, bosses, governments, attitude towards responsibility, desire for achievement.

Eleventh House: Friends, groups, organizations; hopes, wishes, aspirations, personal goals; your philanthropic attitude, concern for the collective, humanity; like tenth, can bring recognition and honors for fulfilling hopes and dreams.

Twelfth House: What’s hidden beneath the surface, karmic dustbin, limiting childhood/past-life messages, self-undoing, hidden enemies, hidden weaknesses, dreams, secret affairs, lost items, hospitals and prisons, hidden strengths, spiritual studies and soul growth.

A  Sun: Our vitality and magnetism; self-identity, ego.
Roles: The Self, the Hero, the Performer, the King.

B  Moon: Intuition, emotion, nurture.
Roles: The Mother, the High Priestess, the Child.

C  Mercury: Mind; physical dexterity and mental agility.
Roles: The Thinker, the Communicator, the Student, the Trickster, the Merchant, the Thief.

D  Venus: Our capacity for pleasure, receptivity, creativity, and social connection. Also indicates our relationships, self esteem, and financial abundance.
Roles: The Lover, the Seductress, the Artist.

E  Mars: Desire, initiative, anger.
Roles: The Protector, the Athlete, the Warrior.

F  Jupiter: Luck, opportunity, expansion, higher learning, religion.
Roles: The Scholar, the Gypsy, the Traveler, the Monk, the Professor.

G  Saturn: Hard work, commitment, focus, inadequacy, leadership, suffering, loss.
Roles: The Task Master, the Grim Reaper, the Wise Old Man, the Builder, the Cynic, the Boss.

H  Uranus: Change, breakthroughs, upsets, discoveries.
Roles: The Revolutionary, the Humanitarian, the Visionary, the Snob.

I  Neptune: Imagination, spirituality, idealism, addictions, deception, compassion.
Roles: The Artist, the Romantic, the Guru, the Addict, the Martyr, the Victim.

J  Pluto: Transformation, power, psychological dynamics, helplessness.
Roles: The Terrorist, the Detective, the Psychotherapist, the Dictator, shady people.

a  Aries: Pioneering, competitive, selfish, impatient, courageous, reckless, independent, dynamic, domineering, “Me first!”

b  Taurus: Patient, stable, lazy, dependable, practical, sensual, stubborn, artistic, possessive, greedy, gentle, loyal.

c  Gemini: Intelligent, curious, adaptable, quick-witted, restless, clever, scatterbrained, lacking follow-through.

d  Cancer: Nourishing, intuitive, protective, moody, sensitive, maternal, domestic, childish, cautious, creative.

e  Leo: Proud, dignified, vain, expressive, romantic, generous, childish, overbearing, self-assured, creative.

f  Virgo: Perfection-seeking, practical, methodical, petty, critical, studious, discriminating, cautious, never satisfied.

g  Libra: Charming, sociable, peace-loving, refined, diplomatic, artistic, indecisive, apathetic, easily deterred.

h  Scorpio: Passionate, secretive, penetrating, resourceful, suspicious, manipulative, jealous, sarcastic, intolerant, determined, aware.

i  Sagittarius: Freedom-loving, philosophical, optimistic, enthusiastic, careless, impatient, talkative, a know-it-all, broadminded, athletic, honest.

j  Capricorn: Serious, responsible, practical, hardworking, stubborn, brooding, inhibited, status-conscious, domineering, unforgiving.

k  Aquarius: Progressive, individualistic, unpredictable, cold, intellectual, artistic, eccentric, shy, impersonal, scientific.

l  Pisces: Compassionate, intuitive, ungrounded, romantic, impractical, self-sacrificing, seductive, musical, artistic.