On Mar 30, 2020 Jupiter will enter sidereal Capricorn for the first of three occasions in 2020 and 2021. Jupiter’s transit through its sign of debilitation occurs during a conjunction with Pluto (Mar – Nov 2020) and Saturn (Dec 2020).
Although Jupiter is debilitated in Capricorn, because Saturn is also transiting Capricorn it cancels out Jupiter's debilitation, and therefore, some of its weakness, so that we end up experiencing both its weakness and strength.
While Jupiter's strength may not be so obvious during its exact conjunction with Saturn on the Solstice in Dec 2020, there is a silver lining despite the very real challenges presented. In terms of being able to see the spiritual message beyond the trappings of the world, Jupiter's position offers us a depth of devotion, and surrender - to God.
Jupiter is God in the horoscope. In Sanskrit, Jupiter is named Guru. The Guru is the one who brings us closer to God, of course. But God may not be a bearded man in the clouds for you. It may be an abstract idea or concept, of unity, of goodness, a cosmic order. And while those with Jupiter in Capricorn may a be a little sceptical of the mention of a divine power, even they will have a set of beliefs that govern, and give order to, their lives. Although Jupiter's transit in Capricorn represents a challenge to be able to see it, there is a hidden depth of meaning, and yes, a divine order.
Although Jupiter is debilitated in Capricorn, because Saturn is also transiting Capricorn it cancels out Jupiter's debilitation, and therefore, some of its weakness, so that we end up experiencing both its weakness and strength.
While Jupiter's strength may not be so obvious during its exact conjunction with Saturn on the Solstice in Dec 2020, there is a silver lining despite the very real challenges presented. In terms of being able to see the spiritual message beyond the trappings of the world, Jupiter's position offers us a depth of devotion, and surrender - to God.
Jupiter is God in the horoscope. In Sanskrit, Jupiter is named Guru. The Guru is the one who brings us closer to God, of course. But God may not be a bearded man in the clouds for you. It may be an abstract idea or concept, of unity, of goodness, a cosmic order. And while those with Jupiter in Capricorn may a be a little sceptical of the mention of a divine power, even they will have a set of beliefs that govern, and give order to, their lives. Although Jupiter's transit in Capricorn represents a challenge to be able to see it, there is a hidden depth of meaning, and yes, a divine order.
Brooklyn Museum
Gajendra's Predicament
The story of Gajendra highlights where we are at. The image of God saving Gajendra is a striking one (pictured above). This Puranic legend tells of God coming to the aid of Gajendra, but the most striking image of all is that Gajendra, even while in such peril, stuck in the muddy waters while being attacked by makara (Makara is the Sanskrit name for Capricorn, literally 'crocodile'), is offering God a flower, to show his complete devotion.
It's at times in our lives when we experience hardship that we find God more easily. Let's face it, if everything were going well, we wouldn't necessarily look to something beyond the good life. While it is also true that getting everything we ever wanted can leave us wanting; mostly, we get to our knees and pray when all seems lost.
We, as a species on Earth, are in the jaws of the crocodile, in a sense, in a situation which seems hopeless. Jupiter, the planet of hope, challenges us to look to something greater than ourselves, to a divine plan, even in the bleakest of situations. It is only by experiencing such a challenge that we can find our way home. Jupiter's transit in Capricorn looks directly to the sign Cancer, where it exalts. Saturn's conjunction with Jupiter not only cancels Jupiter's debilitation, but gives us a sense of Jupiter in Cancer, of a need for some magic and connection to a greater power and higher force for good.
We will be challenged to find this in the coming years, of course; to find meaning in all the chaos, to find possibility where there seems to be none, to continue on the path we have set our minds on, as we continue with our Capricorn goals in the outer world. While there is much that can be achieved at this time, in a worldly sense, there is much more to achieve in a spiritual sense - it's just that it won't seem that way from the outset.
In many ways, we are at a stage of human existence that is like the image of Gajendra getting caught in the muddy waters of worldly illusion; by a crocodile (Capricorn) which represents being dragged down by life's trial and tribulations. And yet, as you can see in the image of Gajendra offering a flower to God, if we can re-orientate ourselves even in the midst of working hard and some dire circumstances around the world, we can experience moksha or liberation from our suffering, as others are liberated from theirs.
Whether we succeed in the material world or not is irrelevant, in a spiritual sense. And if we do succeed, whatever that means to you, we suffer the loss of something far greater, something meaningful, which the transit of Jupiter in Capricorn is here to teach us.
+ Pluto
Jupiter is not alone in its journey through Capricorn. Jupiter’s long conjunction with Pluto points to some big changes that may not always be apparent from the outset, as Pluto represents changes that are occurring under the surface of things, as well as insights into things on a deeper level. Big changes are happening all the same; in institutions of faith and learning, in the banking system, and in society itself, as Pluto and Jupiter come together throughout 2020. Pluto’s darker tones represent many possibilities. This can be anything from hidden wealth (Jupiter) and motives, to deeper, hidden truths being revealed about our nature and place in the universe.
Historically, Jupiter-Pluto conjunctions have reflected events which have expanded our view of ourselves and our capabilities or our place in the universe. Jupiter is the planet of expansion, of course, the biggest planet in our solar system, while Pluto is at the outer limits of our solar system.
In 1906, during a Jupiter-Pluto conjunction, Clyde Tombaugh, the astronomer who discovered Pluto in 1930, was born. In 1918, during another conjunction, we saw the birth of Venetia Burney. She later went on to name the planet. During their conjunction in 1930, the ‘planet’ Pluto was officially discovered, on Feb 18, 1930. During their conjunction in 1969, there was the Moon landing, of course; and in 1981, the launch of the Hubble Space Telescope. During their conjunction in 1995, we saw the first detailed images of outer space, as seen in the now famous ‘pillars of creation’ image (pictured below).
Gajendra's Predicament
The story of Gajendra highlights where we are at. The image of God saving Gajendra is a striking one (pictured above). This Puranic legend tells of God coming to the aid of Gajendra, but the most striking image of all is that Gajendra, even while in such peril, stuck in the muddy waters while being attacked by makara (Makara is the Sanskrit name for Capricorn, literally 'crocodile'), is offering God a flower, to show his complete devotion.
It's at times in our lives when we experience hardship that we find God more easily. Let's face it, if everything were going well, we wouldn't necessarily look to something beyond the good life. While it is also true that getting everything we ever wanted can leave us wanting; mostly, we get to our knees and pray when all seems lost.
We, as a species on Earth, are in the jaws of the crocodile, in a sense, in a situation which seems hopeless. Jupiter, the planet of hope, challenges us to look to something greater than ourselves, to a divine plan, even in the bleakest of situations. It is only by experiencing such a challenge that we can find our way home. Jupiter's transit in Capricorn looks directly to the sign Cancer, where it exalts. Saturn's conjunction with Jupiter not only cancels Jupiter's debilitation, but gives us a sense of Jupiter in Cancer, of a need for some magic and connection to a greater power and higher force for good.
We will be challenged to find this in the coming years, of course; to find meaning in all the chaos, to find possibility where there seems to be none, to continue on the path we have set our minds on, as we continue with our Capricorn goals in the outer world. While there is much that can be achieved at this time, in a worldly sense, there is much more to achieve in a spiritual sense - it's just that it won't seem that way from the outset.
In many ways, we are at a stage of human existence that is like the image of Gajendra getting caught in the muddy waters of worldly illusion; by a crocodile (Capricorn) which represents being dragged down by life's trial and tribulations. And yet, as you can see in the image of Gajendra offering a flower to God, if we can re-orientate ourselves even in the midst of working hard and some dire circumstances around the world, we can experience moksha or liberation from our suffering, as others are liberated from theirs.
Whether we succeed in the material world or not is irrelevant, in a spiritual sense. And if we do succeed, whatever that means to you, we suffer the loss of something far greater, something meaningful, which the transit of Jupiter in Capricorn is here to teach us.
+ Pluto
Jupiter is not alone in its journey through Capricorn. Jupiter’s long conjunction with Pluto points to some big changes that may not always be apparent from the outset, as Pluto represents changes that are occurring under the surface of things, as well as insights into things on a deeper level. Big changes are happening all the same; in institutions of faith and learning, in the banking system, and in society itself, as Pluto and Jupiter come together throughout 2020. Pluto’s darker tones represent many possibilities. This can be anything from hidden wealth (Jupiter) and motives, to deeper, hidden truths being revealed about our nature and place in the universe.
Historically, Jupiter-Pluto conjunctions have reflected events which have expanded our view of ourselves and our capabilities or our place in the universe. Jupiter is the planet of expansion, of course, the biggest planet in our solar system, while Pluto is at the outer limits of our solar system.
In 1906, during a Jupiter-Pluto conjunction, Clyde Tombaugh, the astronomer who discovered Pluto in 1930, was born. In 1918, during another conjunction, we saw the birth of Venetia Burney. She later went on to name the planet. During their conjunction in 1930, the ‘planet’ Pluto was officially discovered, on Feb 18, 1930. During their conjunction in 1969, there was the Moon landing, of course; and in 1981, the launch of the Hubble Space Telescope. During their conjunction in 1995, we saw the first detailed images of outer space, as seen in the now famous ‘pillars of creation’ image (pictured below).
Pillars of Creation. Hubble Telescope 1995
More recently, in 2007, New Horizons reached Jupiter on its way to Pluto itself, using Jupiter’s huge gravitational pull to send it outwards into the depths of space.
In 2020, we will likely see more extra-terrestrial revelations, beyond the so-called ‘terrestrial planets’ of our inner solar system. We have already seen the very first photo of a black hole, which was released in 2019, so who knows what 2020 will bring into our awareness in relation to the depths of space. New Horizons continues to unveil mysteries our solar system, recently shedding light on the most distant object visited by a spacecraft, Arrokoth, located 1 billion miles beyond Pluto in the Kuiper belt. As I write this (Feb 2020), the Solar Orbiter has just been launched and will gather data from our Sun, giving us insights previously inaccessible.
The Pluto-Jupiter conjunction has profound implications for our ‘inner space’, too, as past conjunctions and oppositions have led to deeper insights (quite literally, with the use of the microscope) into our inner workings. With such advancements and insights, we will likely see more progress in medicine and new cures being developed in 2020, including for the coronavirus, which will likely spread throughout the year, during the Jupiter-Pluto conjunction (Mar - Nov), before Jupiter meets with Saturn and the fallout from such a long conjunction is felt in the economy, leading to a long overdue reboot.
+ Saturn
While most of these events and insights are welcome, there are some things we may find out that changes our perspective and beliefs to such a degree that will change things for ever more. It is likely that Jupiter’s conjunction with Pluto, alongside Saturn, will point things out in very real terms. This may take some of the magical sheen off something we previously held sacred.
Jupiter in Capricorn is a reality check for the planet of mystery and magic, as we are challenged to remain buoyant in the face of the scientific rigours and scepticism of Capricorn. Although Jupiter’s debilitation in Capricorn is cancelled due to Saturn, which can lead to a desire for something more wondrous and awe-inspiring, the wish for the same may be challenged in the face of cold, hard facts.
The image of Gajendra has great symbolic value. Gajendra is our morality, while the crocodile our past sins, the muddy water of the lake our illusions. Saturn brings to bear the past, giving us a profound sense of responsibility and of time passing, of the choices we have made and continue to make, despite the facts.
No matter how bad it gets, if we can offer our life up to God, in service, in surrender, we are taken care of. Not necessarily in any worldly sense, but as a sense of something even more profound, beyond this life and all its trials and tribulations.
The challenge of Jupiter's transit through Capricorn is to keep the faith, even when one cannot see the rewards right away. And while some may argue against any sense of being rewarded in heaven, others may find that they cannot go against their gut instincts on a certain matter - no matter what. In the midst of Jupiter's transit through Capricorn, it conjuncts Saturn on the Solstice on Dec 21, 2020, and is a key turning point in relation to moral and ethical considerations.
While this is low point, in a Godly sense, it reminds us of the story of Gajendra. While it may challenge us to remain hopeful, we can remind ourselves of Gajendra’s devotion to God, despite his pain, and offer whatever we can to the greater good. If you can, offer your life and work (Capricorn) up to God, whatever that means to you, and you will be looked after.
We can allow a Higher Power and organizing force within us, reflected to us in the universe, to bring more balance and harmony to an otherwise chaotic and confused situation.
While most of these events and insights are welcome, there are some things we may find out that changes our perspective and beliefs to such a degree that will change things for ever more. It is likely that Jupiter’s conjunction with Pluto, alongside Saturn, will point things out in very real terms. This may take some of the magical sheen off something we previously held sacred.
Jupiter in Capricorn is a reality check for the planet of mystery and magic, as we are challenged to remain buoyant in the face of the scientific rigours and scepticism of Capricorn. Although Jupiter’s debilitation in Capricorn is cancelled due to Saturn, which can lead to a desire for something more wondrous and awe-inspiring, the wish for the same may be challenged in the face of cold, hard facts.
The image of Gajendra has great symbolic value. Gajendra is our morality, while the crocodile our past sins, the muddy water of the lake our illusions. Saturn brings to bear the past, giving us a profound sense of responsibility and of time passing, of the choices we have made and continue to make, despite the facts.
No matter how bad it gets, if we can offer our life up to God, in service, in surrender, we are taken care of. Not necessarily in any worldly sense, but as a sense of something even more profound, beyond this life and all its trials and tribulations.
The challenge of Jupiter's transit through Capricorn is to keep the faith, even when one cannot see the rewards right away. And while some may argue against any sense of being rewarded in heaven, others may find that they cannot go against their gut instincts on a certain matter - no matter what. In the midst of Jupiter's transit through Capricorn, it conjuncts Saturn on the Solstice on Dec 21, 2020, and is a key turning point in relation to moral and ethical considerations.
While this is low point, in a Godly sense, it reminds us of the story of Gajendra. While it may challenge us to remain hopeful, we can remind ourselves of Gajendra’s devotion to God, despite his pain, and offer whatever we can to the greater good. If you can, offer your life and work (Capricorn) up to God, whatever that means to you, and you will be looked after.
We can allow a Higher Power and organizing force within us, reflected to us in the universe, to bring more balance and harmony to an otherwise chaotic and confused situation.
All is Not Lost
The scene last year of a herd of elephants falling to their deaths in Thailand while trying to rescue a baby elephant was disturbing, so I will not post it here, but it is also a sign of our times and reminds me of the myth of Gajendra. Jupiter in debilitation, its weakness, represents the elephant in troubled waters, of course, literally drowning in Capricorn.
Jupiter's transit reminds us of our real quest, as if we were caught off guard and woke up to what we are actually here to achieve. It's not the money or status, also indicated by Capricorn, it's the humility, the people we have helped along the way, and our true journey to Self-realization.
In order to get from where we are to where we wish to go, however, we must start where we're at, even if it's at the bottom - or, indeed, the top, if you are so inclined to see it.
One thing's for sure, we're at the bottom of a downward curve ethically, morally and for social concerns, while corporations and big businesses are right where they want to be - for now.
Jupiter Transits
Jupiter will enter Capricorn from Mar 30 until Jun 30, 2020 initially, and again from Nov 20, 2020 to Apr 23, 2021.
It will return for a third time, on Sep 14 in 2021, before finally leaving the sign on Nov 20, 2021.
Because Jupiter enters and re-enters Capricorn on 3 occasions, and due to its speed when it finally leaves, it will only remain in Aquarius for just under 5 months (it usually spends a year in a sign) from the time it re-enters Aquarius on Nov 20, 2021.
Therefore, once Jupiter has taken care of business in Capricorn, it breezes through Aquarius (Nov 20, 2021 - Apr 13, 2022), before entering its own sign, Pisces on Apr 13, 2022.
Jupiter in Pisces heralds a new sense of connection to something far greater than whatever the material world has granted or withdrawn in the preceding years.
OM TAT SAT
