Making Magick with Jupiter Retrograde in Sagittarius

We're all familiar with the Mercury Retrograde panic that happens a couple of time of year, and I'm sure we're all used to the broken technology and communication issues. We get it. But one thing most of the media is silent about, is when the other planets go retrograde. Jupiter, Saturn, Pluto, and Uranus tend to go retrograde for a few months each year. Their rotations and orbits are slower than the more personal planets' Mars, Venus, & Mercury so this is usual business for them.

And because of their relative distance, these planets affect our lives in broader ways.

Jupiter is Retrograde in Sagittarius as of April 11th, 2019 and will remain that way until five months later on August 11th, 2019. Later in this month, Saturn and Pluto will monkey-see monkey-do and go retrograde as well. And luckily, this is a perfect time for you to work your magick!

Jupiter in Near-Infrared by Judy Schmidt

Jupiter is the planet of expansion, growth, travel, spiritual enlightenment, and higher learning. Since it's move into Sagittarius it's been manifesting new expansions into not just our minds but in our environments and personal lives. The giant planet (which is only a bit of pressure removed from a star), is at home in the sign of Sagittarius and has worked to bring in new growth all across the board.

But just like Mercury, who occasionally needs us to look at the technology we use and the messages we are sharing with the universe, Jupiter also knows that sometimes we need a break from our blessing. We can't keep receiving and receiving or else we can become too heavy from the weight.

It reminds me of playing Skyrim, when after gathering and/or looting too many items you become slow and aren't particularly efficient in movement. So, even at the sacrifice of a few coins worth of loot, you need to drop some things off and carry on. You sit in your inventory for a little while (or a long while if you're me) and survey what you gathered before deciding what's okay to leave behind. 

If you're a conscientious player you're going to keep the most valuable or usable items first, and get rid of the least useful. You may even replace existing armor with some you've found, or blend ingredients together to decrease their overall size. Me...this is me...

If you're a relaxed player, you may drop things randomly save for your armor and potions (they count as weight too) because you can just pick up more later.

If you're a new, inexperienced (or just plain not bad) player you might drop things off randomly including valuable armor and tools.
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​Either way, something needs to get left behind.
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This is what Jupiter requires of us after he's delivered so many blessings. Because when he turns direct in August he's going to manifest even more growth for us that we have to be ready to handle and work with. Therefore the old and least valuable items need to get left behind so that's there's room to not only sell your old wares (or old life) for a new one, but so you can gather more in your travels. That's all Jupiter needs from you.

And it has to be all about you! The time to worry about what other's think or hold on to old paradigms of ideas, has passed. Something is calling you back to what you truly know, showing you what you have without the interference of others. There's so much power and magick right at your fingertips! But when you're busy running around doing for others and trying to create your ideal world,  those two hand on the wheel can't possibly hold any of you. 

So take your hands off, and let the cosmos do the steering.

Saturn and Pluto going Retrograde in Capricorn at the end of the month is going to push you to set new foundations and make new decisions for yourself. By looking at the things that you've invested your time, energy, money, etc. into and refocusing that through the new ideas brought through Jupiter Retrograde, you'll be much more equipped to create the life of your desires as the year progresses.

Right now, it's all you baby. #YouMatter

JUPITER RETROGRADE MAGICK

So we know, Jupiter is all about optimism, luck, growth, abundance, travel, gurus, and higher knowledge. It rules Sagittarius who's ambition and enthusiasm only emboldens these ideas. When the planets are Retrograde my recommendation is work with the Self, and what's already directly in front of you.

In this case what knowledge, opportunities and growth do you have right in front of you to face? How can you increase your ambition, enthusiasm, and optimism towards these things to see them flourish even more?

What do you have, and how can you optimize that to make you feel the most abundant?

What do you know, and how can you expand that to access new ideas? Are there mentors, teachers, or gurus who can help you on that journey?

How do I take my blessings and multiply them?

If I'm not receiving, where is the energy blockage? (Like a clogged pipe) Is there somewhere I need to go, something I need to do, or something I need to experience that will open up that blockage?


Introspection and self-development are crucial right now. And, because Jupiter doesn't directly impact your everyday life, you can carry on business as usual (unlike Mars Retrograde which tends to slow us down a bit). By incorporating the things that Jupiter has brought into your life with what has already been there, and leaving things behind, is how you can work your magick to leave room for even more blessings. Look inside yourself.

MYSTIC TIPS

• Pay attention to your body and the things that you're eating. When things in life start taking an upswing, sometimes we expand with them. Watch what you're consuming and how much of it.
• Journal daily. The next 5 months is looong vacation away from what others think and outside ideas. You need to return back to yourself. The things you believe down at your core will lead you to all the resources necessary to manifest your desires.​

• Take a look at your finances. Where have you been spending? Do you even have the credit or income to be spending the amount that you do? Buckle down on your expenses over the next 5 months and focus on creating more abundance around you on a day to day basis. So, when the blessings gate pours open in August, you won't fuck up your money in excitement
• Take time to pamper and care for yourself. Glamour and beauty magick. Everything in the cosmos is encouraging personal development to the max. The Spring Equinox is the astrological beginning of the year, and hence the beginning of the zodiac. The first 6 signs help you hone in on the self and how you display yourself to the world. So the next few months will be focused on that part of our journey, and when Jupiter goes direct in August will be transitioning to a time of giving with Virgo Season on the horizon.
• Do spiritual cleanses often. Keep an energy spray, florida water, sage bundle, paolo santo stick on hand to create clean spaces for yourself no matter where you go. When your mind and environment are clear, it makes it easier to discern your voice from the urge to be influenced by others during this time. I recommend a spiritual bath once a week!
• Meditation and time for self-reflection! My favorite time to do this is in the morning right before I journal. See my post about Creating a Morning Ritual to develop a routine perfect for this spring/summer season of retrogrades.