Jupiter Combustion and Jupiter-Sun Connection

Watch the sky: Jupiter burns

Jupiter is burning until June 3. Burning means it’s hidden in the night sky because it’s too close to the sun. This is one of the greatest pains of the planets, but one that doesn’t really get discussed enough, because flaming planets are burned out and their meaning is compromised. Jupiter combust can create false optimism, which may feel great, but after all the false hope, reality may set in. Make practical decisions over the next few weeks and stay away from the optimistic gloom of Pisces. Jupiter is well aspected in Taurus, and Taurus can be naive and unrealistic, so be pragmatic when making decisions.

From an Ayurvedic perspective, Jupiter rules the liver and it may be affected in the coming weeks, so drink some hot water with fresh organic squeezed lemons in the morning to get the liver moving. All forms of twists in hatha yoga support the liver and help flush out toxins. Over the next few weeks, you may want to do Cow Face Pose (Gomukhasana) to energize your liver.

Avoid fatty foods, especially in the evening, which are difficult to metabolize, and use liver tonic and lemon water to replenish your liver in the morning. This is a good time to do Panchakarma at an Ayurvedic clinic or eat a simple diet of rice and dal to give your liver a rest.

Be realistic, examine your facts carefully, and if it feels heavy to you, lighten someone else’s load. The exact conjunction of the Sun and Jupiter is truly powerful for the Sun and Jupiter, as the Sun will absorb all of Jupiter’s energy and feel uplifted by generosity, confidence, and expansion. In Western astrology this is called Cazimi, which brings Jupiter into the heart of God for spiritual upliftment.I often use a 1 degree sphere, although technically it is much more strictly defined and working May 17-19.

The benefit of the conjunction is that those ruled by the Sun will be greatly inspired by Jupiter’s sublime warmth, which may aid in leadership and self-confidence. This all happens in the Krittika Nakshatra, which is ruled by the Sun, which sometimes brings with it a harsh or sharply critical attitude.

If your ruling planet is Jupiter in Pisces or Sagittarius rising. Burning can increase fatigue and drowsiness, so make sure to exercise and rest, and avoid eating greasy foods. Spring rains make the kaal season very slow, so be alert.