Jupiter in Mṛgaśirā
मृगशिरा
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August 19 - June 13
Jupiter, the planet of expansion, knowledge, sound (shabda) speech (Vak), music and the teacher (Guru), who is Jiva Karaka (significator of life). The embodiment of discernment (Viveka) and compassion, Jupiter is said to possess a lion's voice and is renowned for restoring things back to their rightful place. His vehicle is the elephant, and he governs Thursday, Sagittarius, and Pisces, and is depicted as wearing the color yellow. Jupiter, the storyteller, is primarily Kapha in constitution and the holder of Ākāśa Tattva (ether element).
As Jupiter transits into the Vedic lunar mansion of Mṛgaśirā (sidereal Taurus), the Searching Star, themes of nourishment, desire, and exploration become enlivened. Mṛgaśirā embodies the magnetic, receptive element of Taurus, symbolized by Soma (divine nectar), that which is consumed (like a food), which draws life to itself, and awakens a thirst for deeper understanding. Soma (god of immorality), associated with Chandra (the Moon), represents the lunar principle of water.
This period invites a surge in intellectual curiosity and refined sensibility. The auspicious alignment enhances one's pursuit of knowledge, promoting a harmonious blend of analytical thinking and practical application. The nurturing energy of Taurus amplifies Jupiter’s expansive qualities, fostering growth in both personal values and material stability. Expect a deeper appreciation for life's subtleties, an increased sense of confidence, and a renewed focus on cultivating enduring prosperity.
During the initial portion of Mṛgaśirā (through September 22), and while conjunct Mars (until the 25th), there is an amplified desire to delve into truth, wisdom, and success. This may stir of urgency and excitement in relationships, as this constellation's power (shakti) brings fulfillment.
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As mid-September approaches, anticipate a crossroads where you may need to decide whether to step into the unknown or deepen your current path.
Those experiencing a Dasha or sub-period of Jupiter, or with natal planets in Mṛgaśirā, will feel this transit’s uplifting energy more profoundly. Stay tuned for updates on Jupiter’s retrograde from October 9 to February 4, where we will revisit the energies of Rohini.
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Be patient toward all that is unsolved in your heart and try to love the questions themselves, like locked rooms and like books that are now written in a very foreign tongue. Do not now seek the answers, which cannot be given you because you would not be able to live them. And the point is, to live everything. Live the questions now. Perhaps you will then gradually, without noticing it, live along some distant day into the answer.
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