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September/October 2004 Starscope
Generous Jupiter and the Five-pointed Stars
Autumn Enhances Creativity and Romance (finally!)

by Mark Dodich

Mark Dodich

Autumn presents you with the opportunity to increase balance and harmony in your life. During the past year, "do it in excess" Jupiter traveled through work-a-holic Virgo. The feeling of being lost in excessive responsibilities or "too much to do and too little time to do it" is finally ready for a change.

Three significant planetary events help you elevate yourself to a higher level of self-expression, and improve the fun in doing it. Incoming energy helps you create a better sense of balance between your worldly and personal/spiritual needs. It all begins on September 24 at 8:24 PM PDT when optimistic Jupiter enters the romantic and luxury-loving sign of Libra.

Libra, associated with the planet Venus, is known for love, money, balance, peace, and beauty. This shift is directly tied to last June’s rare transit of Venus across the face of the Sun. Ideas that began to sprout within you last spring have the opportunity to blossom in your life now.

For example, many people may relocate. Others will expand their creative desires, finally putting their ideas into worldly application. Restlessness in existing relationships or the desire to manifest new relationships gets a shot of energy in the months ahead.

Although it sounds nice to say that love, money, and creativity are offered, know that there is a price to pay. You must be willing to break free of your current belief system. You created your current reality and now you must release the limitations of that reality.

Expansive Jupiter motivates you to go beyond your comfort zone. Rewards are abundantly offered, but only if you are willing to take a leap of faith.

After Jupiter expands your perception, two extremely rare events occur on Oct. 1 at 5:24 AM and Oct. 28 at 1:17 PM PDT. By connecting the dots (stars), a pattern forms in the sky that looks like a five-pointed star. These pentagram shapes are called Grand Quintiles. The most recent Grand Quintile occurred in 1941; the next one comes in 2024.

Quintiles, in a birth chart, are considered to be highly creative. They help you go beyond your normal set of parameters, urging you to create something beyond the ordinary routines of mundane life. It will be interesting to learn what two sets of these pentagrams will bring.

Combined with big and benefic Jupiter in Libra, target your dreams towards large and high-minded visions. Get a hint about the opportunities ahead by reading your Sun sign and Rising Sign below:

Aries: Pioneer a new way to do partnership, one that allows for independence while still playing nicely with others. Going it alone is not the way in the year ahead, but don’t lose your individuality either.

Taurus: Balance your work with much needed time off for healing and rejuvenation. Financial opportunities are abundant, but not if you are too burnt out to enjoy the rewards.

Gemini: Will you finally write that book this year? Make it playful, and it will happen. Numerous flirtations are possible, but avoid "the grass is greener on the other side of the fence" thinking.

Cancer: Is it time for to move on, or do you just need to stand up for yourself right where you are? Claim more of whatever you want for yourself. Take your turn!

Leo: Allow the teacher in you to come out more. Also attend classes or travel to conferences to increase your knowledge. Take passionate ideas to the world.

Virgo: Are you working too hard for what comes back to you? If so, step out of slavery and become a world server. Give yourself permission to receive more for less effort.

Libra: Jupiter in Libra rewards you for improving your worldly appearance. Expand an exercise program, invest in self-esteem enhancing clothes/activities, or otherwise improve your image.

Scorpio: Has the monk in you been calling to go off to the cave? Make time to cleanse your psychological closets and sharpen intuitive-spiritual talents.

Sagittarius: The best way to expand is through groups, friends, and organizations. The next year supports networking activities, be they business or social.

Capricorn: Balance career and home in the year ahead. You may want to create your ideal work rather than taking a stable job off the boring shelf.

Aquarius: It’s time to travel to some exotic location. Education and philosophical pursuits are favored. Speak your truth.

Pisces: Partners and benefits coming from others is a key to success in the year ahead. Just keep the boundaries clear, if that is possible for a Pisces!

Autumn is truly an auspicious time this year. You have an opportunity to expand beyond the illusion of limitations, entering a realm of great possibilities. Take a leap of faith!

Mark Dodich has been an astrologer and intuitive consultant since 1980. He publishes the newsletter ASTROMARK, and is a Certified Astrological Professional (C.A.P.). Call for his free newsletter: 503-252-1558 or visit his web site at www.astromark.us