Today (April 20) at 7:27 p.m. Pacific Jupiter, the planet of growth, expansion, higher truth, optimism, and generosity; comes together in the sky with Uranus, the planet of innovation, sudden change, revolutions, and rebelliousness. These two planets meet up in the sky every 14 years beginning a new cycle of the mingling of their energies.
Today’s conjunction, the astrological term for two planets coming together at the same point in the zodiac, is happening at 21 degrees of Taurus. The sun moved into Taurus yesterday, signaling that we have moved into the fixed season, the middle of spring. Taurus is an earth sign that is ruled by the planet of beauty Venus. Taurus is the luxurious lushness of spring with its feet firmly planted on the earth. It is a practical and slow-moving sign who has been known to have its lazy moments.
Throughout history, Uranus and Jupiter coming together has ushered in advances in science, political and societal rebellions as well as moments of artistic breakthroughs and masterpieces. I would encourage history buffs to read about this conjunction in Richard Tarnas’ book Cosmos and Psyche.
On a personal level, today’s conjunction may bring in new ideas on how to expand our lives in a positive way. As these planets are slow moving, the effects of today’s conjunction have been brewing for several months. We may have had sudden unexpected changes that have sent us in a new direction. With the exact conjunction happening today, we are putting together the insights of what is on the horizon for us.
Today’s Uranus/Jupiter conjunction is tied to the massive solar eclipse we had a week and a half ago in Aries. As I mentioned, the planet Venus rules Taurus and today it is sitting at the exact degree/place where the eclipse occurred. The ruler of that eclipse was the action-oriented Mars, who takes makes a flowing 60 degree aspect (sextile) to Uranus and Jupiter. This gives this conjunction a force of action behind it.
But remember that Mercury is retrograde until April 25. I recommend you take in the insights and breakthrough thoughts you receive and give them some grounding slowness until Mercury begins to move forward again. Personally, I’m holding off acting on any of the impulsive insights I’m receiving until after Mercury has moved past all the degrees it retrograded through. This is called its shadow period. Mercury stations direct at 15 degrees Aries on April 25, returning to where it first went retrograde at 27 degrees Aries on May 13. This is when Mercury is “out of shadow” and is making new ground rather than moving over the same degrees of its retrograde motion.
In contemplating today’s conjunction, consider the area of your chart where Taurus is. If you have any planet around 21 degrees in your chart, you may be noticing those planets contributing to the conversation as well.
Here are the areas of life that are in Taurus for everyone based on their rising sign/ascendant. Enjoy the day!
Aries
Watch for insights, sudden change or growth opportunities in your finances, the things you own, what you do to support yourself.
Taurus
You are on the horizon of a whole new you. You may be changing your appearance, your fashion, your health routine. How can you be practically innovative as a person?
Gemini
Consider your personal space and your sanctuary, how might you innovate the cave you go to when you contemplate your existence. Are you suddenly realizing there are secrets you are keeping from yourself that are holding back or sabotaging your personal growth?
Cancer
Your social groups may bring the sudden inspiration and new direction you are looking for. This may be a very lucky time for you, where setbacks become gifts. Have faith that gifts are coming.
Leo
This Uranus/Jupiter meet up is happening in your house of career and public image. You may find your clout expanding in a rather sudden and unexpected way.
Virgo
Your inspiration and sudden insights may come from a person from a foreign place, a culture different than your own, or your own long-distance travelling. Insight regarding legal matters could take a sudden positive turn as well.
Libra
Look for unexpected support from a relative or a new benefactor. You also may find that something is unexpectedly lost and that loss opens a new door for your own personal growth.
Scorpio
The conjunction is happening in your house of close one on one relationships. You may have someone come into life suddenly or have an epiphany about your current relationships.
Sagittarius
Are you doing the work you want to? Are you balancing your health and wellbeing with your service through your work? What insights are coming in about the mundane work tasks you do daily? How do those tasks support your health? What do you need to change to make sure your health is a priority?
Capricorn
New opportunities for play that are unexpected and unlike you may appear. Take them up! Allow yourself to play like a child. You may also find growth and transformation in your relationship and parenting of your children.
Aquarius
This conjunction is happening in the area of your chart about your home, your roots, and your ancestry. You may have sudden ideas of how to redecorate your home to be more comfortable for you. You may also receive sudden insights about your ancestry that change your outlook and help you to understand and love yourself more expansively.
Pisces
Your relationship with your siblings and your neighbors is at the forefront of this conjunction. Also, how you communicate. Watch for sudden insights that might be provided by your siblings/neighbors about your communication that is the growth needed to improve and expand your communication skills.