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Okay, let’s get into… the astrology
Well, here it is folks, the exact conjunction of Jupiter and Uranus is happening this evening at 10:26 pm ET. As I’ve been saying this week, as the energy has been building up to this moment, this could be a big one that knocks over a domino in your life, unfolding a series of fated events.
Below is a picture from the app, Solar System Scope of this conjunction from Earth’s perspective. You can see Jupiter and Uranus behind the Sun and to the left, in perfect alignment with the Earth in the front of the image.
Now, looking at the astrological chart of the conjunction:
Jupiter will conjoin Uranus at 10:26 pm ET at 21°Taurus 49’ on April 20, 2024.
Jupiter conjunct Uranus indicates something unexpected and unpredictable happening that is expansive, positive, and prosperous. This could be about something that you’ve been working on building, creating, or manifesting in your life that experiences a period of powerful ingenuity, inventiveness, and new energy. It could feel energizing, electrifying, or revolutionary!
Astrologer Reinhold Ebertin in his book, The Combination of Stellar Influences, describes the principle energies of a Jupiter/Uranus conjunction as, “The urge for independence, the zealous representation of one-sided views, conflicts concerning one’s philosophy of life or one’s religion,” and “optimism, a lucky chance, [and] blissful realization[s].” (1997)1
Adding in a bit about Mars, because Mars just perfected a sextile to this duo yesterday and is still within the 3°range of engagement, Ebertin says of Jupiter/Uranus/Mars that the combination produces, “A quick determination, the desire to realize one’s ideas at once, [and] a love of freedom.” (1972)
We can see in the chart above, Jupiter and Uranus on the right-hand side and Mars at the bottom of the chart, in between Saturn and Neptune and so there could be this overwhelming sentiment today, and during the influence of this conjunction, to make good choices that benefit the things you are trying to build from a spiritually-minded place.
The dispositor of Jupiter and Uranus is the ruler of Taurus, which is Venus and she is also on the lower half of the chart in Aries. She has just separated from a conjunction from Mercury which represents harmony, pleasant friendships, and artistic experiences. She is approaching a conjunction to Chiron this weekend, so there may be more ego wounds to look at and heal coming up.
The Moon is at the final degree of Virgo and only 21’ of arc away from ingressing into Libra. She has just come off a trine to the Jupiter/Uranus conjunction so there could be a feeling of elation, love, affection, and purpose today as the trine is of the nature of Jupiter and is a positive and harmonious aspect, meaning that our emotions are in alignment with the exciting, independent, and inventive energy of Jupiter and Uranus together. She has also just gone through oppositions to both malefics, Saturn and Mars, and then an opposition to Neptune, where she had to look at the reality of her situation and make some serious emotional decisions.
These oppositions from the Moon to the malefics, coupled with the disruptive nature of Uranus in general, could have set off differing opinions, philosophies, or beliefs between people and you may have found yourself in a conflict of views yesterday (or maybe it is still coming up), but the trine from the Moon to Jupiter means that there was a willingness to work things out, compromise, and see the other person’s point of view. The oppositions forced us to actively make adjustments, apologize, or “come to our senses” about something. Yesterday we pulled the 5 of Swords and this card fits these oppositions because it was about engaging in a conflict or a competition but then needing to make amends or smooth things over. The trine to Jupiter helped us smooth things over!
Once the Moon moves into Libra she will form a trine to Pluto, meaning a swift, deep transformation may happen around a relationship, friendship, or within a conversation and then the Moon is gearing up for her upcoming oppositions to Mercury, Venus, and Chiron. So, there is still more healing on the horizon, more conversations, more confrontations about what we value and are attracting or are drawn to in our lives.
The Sun in Taurus is also only 1° away from perfecting his square to Pluto, which is an annual transit that illuminates things that have been hidden, repressed, or kept in the dark. This transit will perfect on Sunday right after Venus conjoins Chiron, so this will probably bring up issues surrounding our sensuality, sexuality, or relationships, partnerships, and friendships, and it could be something that transforms and changes us on a spiritual level.
Should be an exciting weekend! :D
The Tarot Reading
Let’s do a three-card spread for this dynamic weekend and major conjunction—one card each for the past, present, and future.
The card representing the Past is:
Knight of Cups-Reversed
On this card we see the Knight of Cups on his white horse, jumping into the waves. The knight also has large wings on his back. He is holding a gold goblet up to the sky and a crab is coming out of the cup.
The Knight of Cups is about being on a mission fueled by love. In the upright position, he symbolizes love coming to you deliberately, or you giving the gift of love, willingly.
In the reversed position this may symbolize that in the past there was a lack of love, no loving feelings, gestures of kindness, or compassion in a relationship. There were no deliberate loving actions. This could also be speaking about the lack of self-love.
The card representing the Present is:
3 of Wands: Virtue
On this card, we see three fiery wands, criss-crossed in the center of the card.
The 3 of Wands is about enterprise, business taking place, the products you make and sell, and cooperation with others toward a common goal. It’s the entrepreneur who had a vision in the Ace of Wands, made their plans in the 2 of Wands, and is now watching their business unfold and commence in the 3 of Wands.
As the card for the present moment, I feel this means that right now you are watching your carefully constructed plans playing out in real-time, whatever they are. Wands typically have to do with work, career, and what we are passionately creating in our lives, so we are producing a product, packaging it, and selling it in this card.
And the card representing the Future is:
9 of Swords: Cruelty-Reversed
On this card we see 9 swords pointing down (in the upright position) dripping blood.
I am so happy to see this card come up reversed!
In the upright position, this card is about heavy negative thoughts that are creating anxiety, depression, and inner turmoil. In the reversed position this is still about heavy negative thoughts that keep you up at night, or that you are privately in a serious state of depression and anxiety, but on the positive side, it could mean that you have stopped worrying about something and that is in the past.
On this card, fear is the leader and can keep us trapped in isolating, debilitating, and depressive states. This card coming up reversed and in the future position could mean that either the future has you anxious or in the future you may be dealing with intense and heavy thoughts and emotions, or in the future you will have moved past a state of fear and anxiety. When this card comes up it is a reminder to work through these fears with self-love, care, and help when needed.
To Recap:
Self-Love
I see this mostly as a self-love reading, so first I want to recap that: in the past, you did not give yourself love, maybe you were mean to yourself, too critical, or perfectionistic. Right now you are happily enjoying the progress you’ve made and feel as if you have achieved something. You acted on an idea and you are watching it take shape and form. This is a positive time. In the future, old fears, anxieties, and challenges may keep you up at night again and you will have to use your new tools, the ones you are enjoying right now, to handle them. It is possible that you have let go of all the negativity, the worry, and the depressive thoughts, and realized that in order to be happy it starts with what you are thinking. This could mean that you start practicing positive self-talk and taking care of yourself in a way that shows true self-love and as such these negative thoughts and beliefs become a thing of the past. Maybe an omen in a dream ends up being significant and healing. The skills you are learning and using right now will be put to the test in the future.
Love
If this reading is more about a relationship for you then it may be something like this: In the past, the loving gestures or feelings of love were lacking; perhaps an attempt at love was even turned down or rejected. In the present, whatever you are doing is working, so keep it up! In the future, fears and anxiety around this relationship may come up again and you may try to keep them private and hidden and not ask for help. There’s no shame in needing guidance to help transform, release, and work through your fears and anxieties. This could also mean that in the future a bunch of little things turned into a big thing and forgiveness is needed or given.
Work
If this is work-related then it could be something like: In the past, there was a lack of passion and love for your job. In the present moment, you are implementing a new idea and it is giving you new enthusiasm for your work or maybe you are re-packaging your products and getting a positive response from your customers! In the future, fears and anxieties surrounding your responsibilities at work have lifted and you may feel more at ease and less depressed.
Money
If this reading has to do with money then perhaps this will resonate: In the past, you may not have had the money to do what you loved. Right now you are working out new ideas, business prospects, and money-making plans, and some things are working in your favor! You have fears about money in the future and may even have sleepless nights because of worrying about where the money will come from. Be mindful of your spending habits, track your cash flow, and think about big purchases overnight. The Swords are about thoughts, communication, and strategizing in the tarot, so make a strategic plan and stick to it. If you need to bounce your ideas off someone, pick someone skilled in the area you need help in.
Quick Horoscopes
Here is a list of which house this conjunction is happening in according to your rising sign so that you may notice if you experience sudden freedom, inventiveness, expansive prosperity, or a kind of liberating disruption to a belief system, or something like that in that area of your life.
Aries — second house of money and possessions.
Taurus — first house of self, health, and character.
Gemini — twelfth house of blind spots, large animals, hidden enemies, and mental health.
Cancer — eleventh house of friends, allies, groups, and wishes.
Leo — tenth house of career, praxis, and the mother.
Virgo — ninth house of foreign travel, higher education, and beliefs.
Libra — eighth house of shared resources, inheritance, debt, and death.
Scorpio — seventh house of marriage, partnerships, and legal matters.
Sagittarius — sixth house of stress, health issues, employees or co-workers, and pets.
Capricorn — fifth house of pregnancy, children, creativity, and recreational activities.
Aquarius — fourth house of family, roots, and property.
Pisces — third house of siblings, communication, and local travel.
I would love to know if you notice this archetypal combination in your own life or if the tarot reading resonates with you, so please leave a comment! 😊
I hope this special report is helpful.
Until Monday,
AstroMommy
Ebertin, Reinhold, and Reinhold Ebertin. "Jupiter/Uranus." The Combination of Stellar Influences. Ebertin, 1972, pp. 172-173.