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After a period of introspection during Jupiter retrograde, the lucky planet's forward motion in Gemini reignites curiosity, sparks fresh ideas, and opens the door for powerful connections. This energy is all about communication, learning, and expanding your network—so get ready to speak your truth and soak up new knowledge like a sponge!⁠ ⁠ Past Jupiter in Gemini moments have been game-changers: think the rise of social media in the early 2000s or the explosion of personal computers in the late 1980s. ⁠ ⁠ These periods revolutionized how we connect, share, and innovate—and now, we’re moving through a similar energy.⁠ ⁠ What does this mean for you? It’s the perfect time to embrace new ideas, dive into learning opportunities, and have meaningful conversations that broaden your horizons. Whether you're dreaming up your next big project, journaling your thoughts, or connecting with kindred spirits, the possibilities are endless.⁠ ⁠ A final reminder from Jupiter in Gemini: your words matter, your ideas matter, and your voice can make a difference. 💫

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Open up your pockets and let the blessings pour in! Jupiter is stationing direct in Gemini, and it’s trine Mercury and the Sun! This transit is like a beam of sunlight shining through the storm clouds of this wild and wooly year of 2025, shining a light on where we can positively direct our energies - especially our thoughts and beliefs. This heightened moment of Jupiter in Gemini, and especially the week or so surrounding it, signifies the exploration of new ideas, diversification of language and meaning, and adopting more adaptable ways of approaching ideas and beliefs. (It may be helpful to note that it can also lead to jumping to conclusions or overthinking, so it may be wise to carefully curate the information and media you are consuming!) However for the most part, this transit is a prime time to explore new avenues, envision yourself fully landed in positive outcomes, and nurture the ways your are ready to blossom and flourish. How are you amplifying the good vibes in your life and world this week?

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JUPITER DIRECT IN GEMINI // The end of Jupiter Retrograde brings feelings of joy, optimism and confidence. This is a time of good fortune, abundance, health and well being! During Retrograde we were asked to search for meaning in our lives and to get clear on our values, purpose and our “why”. We revised and reassessed our beliefs and the way we found meaning and purpose in our life. We were guided to shift old limiting beliefs and release anything stopping us from abundance and joy. Now that Jupiter is Direct we will be open to new perspectives and avenues of abundance. We can expect an end to restrictions and stagnations we may have felt during retrograde and that we will now move in a new positive direction. Use this time to process and integrate the lessons and experiences we learnt in retrograde. This is a time to take inspired action towards and goals and to check in and make sure those goals are aligned with the values you got clear on during retrograde. .

Jupiter direct in Gemini shines a light on expanding our curiosity and embracing intellectual growth. Jupiter amplifies our desire to connect, learn, and exchange ideas, encouraging us to explore multiple perspectives. Focus on how you can share knowledge, adapt to new information, and stay open-minded. We will be asked to step outside rigid thinking patterns to allow new opportunities to flow and be encouraged to communicate more freely. A focus will now be on dialogue rather than fixed opinions. Jupiter in Gemini asks us to embrace flexibility, question outdated beliefs, and see the power of words in shaping our reality. Be prepared for breakthroughs in learning, networking, and expanding your worldview.

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When Jupiter goes direct, things are going to move forward quickly when it comes to our intentions and desires. During this Retrograde, we were shown deep truth where we needed it most, especially when it comes to how we are embodying our truth in our waking world and how we are living our lives. Now in the aftermath, Jupiter helps to fuel this truth and authenticity forward. This can root us deeper into our needs, our desires and our path forward. This is a powerful time of connecting with what we really want on the road ahead. The time has come to honor our truth in new and long lasting ways. This can mean a lot of change and shifting energy moving forward. But this is the transformation that has been much needed for a long time.

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✨JUPITER DIRECT:OCCURING TODAY✨ Jupiter retrograde was a period of internal exploration—challenging beliefs, reassessing opportunities, and fine-tuning long-term goals. As it moves direct, the brakes come off, and forward momentum is restored. Expansion, abundance, and wisdom that felt delayed or uncertain now have a clearer path. This shift brings a sense of optimism, renewed faith, and a green light for growth.

Jupiter (Zeus in Greek mythology) is the ruler of the gods, associated with wisdom, justice, and divine favor. When retrograde, it’s like the king retreating to contemplate the laws of the cosmos, ensuring that expansion is aligned with higher purpose. Now that it moves direct, the energy returns to full power—blessings, opportunities, and fated experiences may unfold as if Jupiter is once again distributing gifts and knowledge to those who are ready.

How to Work with This Energy: -Act on insights gained during the retrograde – Now is the time to implement what you’ve learned. -Embrace expansion – Whether it’s career, personal growth, or relationships, allow yourself to take up space. -Say yes to aligned opportunities – Jupiter opens doors, but you have to walk through them. -Cultivate gratitude – Jupiter amplifies what we focus on. Gratitude raises your vibration and attracts more abundance. -Think big – Where do you want to grow? Set your intentions with confidence.

Jupiter Direct in Gemini: Gemini brings a surge of mental energy, curiosity, and rapid movement in areas related to learning, social connections, and self-expression. If things felt stalled in terms of decision-making, ideas, or communication, expect fresh momentum.

*Some of us might even end up feeling a bit restless—Gemini loves movement, and with Jupiter direct, you may crave change or adventure.

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Witch Tip: Getting Started With Planetary Magic

Note: This is, as always, my personal experience of studying astrology and working with the planets for twenty-five years. There's some UPG in there. Your results may vary. My paradigm is based on creating relationships with the planets rather than demanding they obey your commands. This is what I mean by work with: begin the process of forging a relationship.

If you are looking for a place to start with planetary magic, work with the traditional planetary ruler of your Sun, Moon, or Ascendant - whichever of the three feels right.

They are as follows: Aries - Mars, Taurus - Venus, Gemini - Mercury, Cancer - the Moon, Leo - the Sun, Virgo - Mercury, Libra - Venus, Scorpio - Mars, Sagittarius - Jupiter, Capricorn - Saturn, Aquarius - Saturn, and Pisces - Jupiter.

If you are under the age of 30, I would steer you away from working with Saturn to start with and if you are under 25, I would steer you away from Jupiter as well. (as intermediary planets they require a bit of life experience to fully actualize)

The Sun and the Moon can be looked at a bit like parents. Most of the time, they like you and want to support your life and successes. Sometimes they can be bossy or naggy and they definitely will always think they know better than you.

Venus and Mars are like your besties, or sometimes, your siblings. They can be your wingman when you need them and will definitely beat somebody up if they've been bullying you. They may not always agree with you, but most times you can convince them to your side.

Mercury is a capricious bitch. They will play tricks on anyone, including you. They are endlessly convinceable so just be reasonable and you will probably get what you want (though sometimes in a roundabout way).

Jupiter doesn't have an inside voice. Thankfully, they tend to want the best for everybody. That includes people you don't like, though. You may have a problem with moderation if you work with Jupiter too often, some people like it that way.

Saturn is a buzzkill. Some buzzes need to be killed. Working with Saturn too much can lead you straight into depression. But if you need to stop something, get a handle on a situation, or just slow the fuck down, this is your slightly Scary Uncle. Intimidation x10.

Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto don't care because they don't have dominion over our everyday lives. And that's okay, they control the inevitability of change (Uranus), death (Pluto), and the Unknowable (Neptune). They can't be convinced because we cannot control the inevitability of change, death, and the unknowable. They happen to us - all we can do is accept it or (very occasionally) get out of the way.

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"Planetary Parade"; composite photos that stay true to the angular scale of the objects © cosmic_background

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(1. "Nail Box" by Wayne Chisnall, 2. Egyptian townhouse model in limestone (800 BCE-CE200), 3. "Hey" by Ken Little, 4. "Vulture (Dragon)" by Leonora Carrington, 5. Vintage dragon eye sculpture, 6. Articulated powered dummy for testing space suits (1965), 7. Padlock lover's eye by Alexandra Dillon, 8. Wood and ceramic sculptures by Rita Miranda, 9. Romano-Celtic chariot attachment)