Has anyone else been feeling down in the dumps and all up in their feels recently? Totally unmotivated, like the spark in your life suddenly decided to take a sh*t? Fret not, my friend! You’re not alone! I assure you, several others have been feeling it, too and there are a lot of different planetary aspects that have influenced this big funk a lot of people, including myself, have seemed to be in.
Turns out, Jupiter was just in Pieces from October 27th-December 20th, 2022, which can make us feel very emotional and “heavy.” Considering Pisces is a water sign, they tend to be very in tune with their emotional side which means that it can cause us to feel a flood of different emotions whenever certain planets travel through the sign of Pisces.
The great news is that this funk many of us have been experiencing has come to an end as of December 20th, 2022 thanks to Jupiter traveling through the cardinal sign of Aries until May 16, 2023! It has been a little over a decade since Jupiter, “the planet of plenty,” has traveled through the fiery sign of Aries! 12 years to be exact! This is a BIG deal, fellow humans! Jupiter in Aries brings about very strong, optimistic energy, quite literally stroking the fire of our souls!
Jupiter in Aries energy can make you feel:
- Empowered.
- Like a weight has been lifted off of your shoulders.
- Extremely motivated, ready to take on your goals and any challenges you’re facing with confidence!
- High-strung and possibly impulsive.
- Incredibly optimistic.
A few basic facts about the sign of Aries and the planet Jupiter:
- Aries sun signs are born between March 21st and April 19th.
- At their best, Arians are known to be: passionate, fierce, outspoken, independent, loyal, and determined. However, their, “shadow side” can consist of them being more aggressive, impulsive, stubborn, and bad-tempered.
- Jupiter is the planet of abundance, wisdom, unshakeable optimism, and spiritual journeys!
Ingredients that are necessary for manifesting your dreams and goals!
Add the firey ingredients of Aries such as passion and determination to Jupiter’s recipe of knowledge, confidence, and growth to ignite your passions, and start to build a life beyond your wildest dreams! Use this motivational energy to make your dreams a reality! The divine energy of Jupiter is known to help us humans thrive during this time, so what are you waiting for? Take small, doable steps toward accomplishing your goals now! It’s like the saying goes, “There’s no better time than the present!”
I’m always personally pumped whenever certain planets travel through Aries, especially when our Moon happens to team up with this fire sign! Aries energy always has me feeling very energetic and confident. Can anyone else relate? Pay attention to when the Moon is in Aries next (January 26th-27th, 2023) to see for yourself!
Not sure how to make the most of this once-in-a-decade energy? I’m here to teach you how to harness this incredibly powerful, and inspiring energy to your advantage!
A few different ways to harness Jupiter in Aries energy:
1.) Sit down and write out your 5-year plan and goals. How will you achieve these goals?
(Don’t like the idea of making a 5-year plan? That’s fine! Make a year plan, or whatever length of time you like best.)
This is literally the perfect time for you to sit and establish goals you’d like to accomplish! I find the easiest way to get out all of the loud and messy thoughts in my head is to put pen to paper. Thinking about your future can be very daunting at times, I know. Make it easier on yourself and write down your big goals and the SMALL steps you will have to take to accomplish said goals. Writing out a plan like this makes everything feel less intimidating and you’ll be more likely to start making your dreams a reality instead of allowing fear to take over and accomplishing jack-shit.
Oh, and don’t just think of your goals! Think of what accomplishing these goals will mean for you. A few examples:
- Owning your own successful business.
- Having financial freedom. Which means being able to travel the world whenever you want and take vacations when you want.
- Showing your kids what living a great life looks like.
- Being able to help out loved ones with money if they need it because you have it to give.
- Owning your own home and a brand-new car.
Things like that that you’ll be able to accomplish once you’ve achieved your goals!
2.) FOLLOW. YOUR. PASSIONS!
I cannot stress this one enough! Many of us know that following our passions and what sets our soul ablaze is one of the best ways to honor our Higher Selves. I truly believe the Universe will provide whatever you desire and is meant to be in your journey with ease if you take this advice.
3.) Sit and do some energy work, meditate, or any other spiritual rituals you’re into!
As I’ve said, one of Jupiter’s many aspects is spirituality! In my opinion, spiritual activities include anything that makes you feel mindful and euphoric. This makes it the perfect time to really take any spiritual rituals you practice to the next level! A few things that can be spiritual for some people include:
- Journaling
- Spending time in nature
- Breathwork or meditation
- Yoga
- Reiki
- Acupuncture or massage
- Smudging
- Praying to the Higher Power of your understanding
- Working with different types of healing crystals
4.) Write in a gratitude journal AND a manifestation journal.
Writing in a gratitude journal will make you feel more present and appreciative of what you have and the journey that you’re on as opposed to thinking too much about what you DON’T have yet. It’s scientifically proven that those who practice gratitude live longer and have more fruitful existences. Add a manifestation journal into the mix and you’ll be on your way to living the life of your dreams in no time! It’s said that writing your dreams and goals in detail out on paper makes you 1.4 times more likely to accomplish said goals!
5.) Practice being mindful of your thoughts, but don’t block out negative thoughts completely!
Yep. Here I go with this cliche self-help bullshit but I promise, I’m telling you some good shit here. I feel my best when I’m actively seeking out new knowledge of how to become the best version of myself and applying it to my everyday life. This means that I had to stop being such a fucking downer all the time. I’m not saying I was pooping out rainbows and fairytales overnight. Some things take longer to stick than others, but as long as you try to keep up with this in particular, it will get easier over time.
So, when you find yourself thinking something doom and gloom remember it’s okay! We are human and sometimes we WILL have negative thoughts. Just try your best to process these visions and the emotions that come along with them the best way you know how. It all becomes easier the more you practice this. One of the most amazing things about being human is the ability to FEEL emotions even the not-so-great ones. What’s even more badass is that we can work through any emotion no matter how messy it may be.
Dealing with these nasty feelings may not always be the easiest option, but why suppress your emotions until they start to literally eat you up inside? The key is to NOT suppress your negative thoughts but to acknowledge them, work through them, and be fucking done with them. You’ll thank yourself later.
6.) Get your priorities in order, but make sure to put yourself FIRST when necessary!
Who and what is most important to you in your life?
I’m sure you’ve heard the expression, “If you don’t take care of yourself, you can’t take care of anyone or anything else.” As a mother, my kid is my top priority. I know exactly what it’s like to live a mostly selfless existence overall. Not saying that I’m friggin’ Gandhi or anything, and I’m certainly not saying I’m the perfect mother, but I know that I used to think putting myself first in any situation was the most selfish thing I could do. Hell, I STILL feel guilty for taking time for myself sometimes! Then one day I realized, I HAD to put certain things BEFORE my kid like my sobriety. Without my recovery, I wouldn’t be a great mom to my kid. I’d be fucking useless, period.
All I’m saying is, you have gotta put certain things like your mental and physical health first, before anything else because I promise you that if you don’t, it may catch up with you one day. I know from experience.
A few ways to put yourself first:
- Eliminating toxic people from your life. In some cases, the toxic individuals may be close family or friends which makes this step a lot more difficult. There also may be some situations where this just isn’t possible right now for you. That’s okay. Whenever you have the power to take action and change this situation, do it then.
- Doing something you truly enjoy at least a few times a week if your schedule allows it without feeling guilty about it! If your schedule doesn’t allow it? MAKE time. Even 10 minutes a day to do something nice for yourself. Get up a little earlier than the kiddos and take your time waking up for the day. I find that my time to myself first thing in the morning to do whatever the hell I want is ESSENTIAL to my mental health. Make time. There is nothing wrong with you experiencing pleasure! Stop punishing yourself! You deserve great feelings and things!
- Establish boundaries! I talk more about this in the following steps.
7.) Setting healthy boundaries and implementing them.
This is such a vital step in harnessing any kind of positive energy. There are a few different types of boundaries you can set for yourself:
- Emotional
- Physical
- Material/financial
- Time
- Sexual
- Spiritual
The most important part about setting boundaries for yourself is to actually implement them! Don’t feel guilty for it, either. I spent way too many years trying to please others so much that I was making myself uncomfortable and creating unhealthy relationships in the process.
In conclusion
Some say beware of Jupiter’s shadow aspects during this time such as overindulgence and impulsivity! They may say to be sure to practice moderation and self-discipline. I say, as long as your intentions are pure and you have a sensible head on your shoulders, indulging in the finer things along this spiritual journey of ours at times is absolutely necessary! Fucking run with it! Indulge in this empowering, delicious, liberating energy in all its glory, and allow yourself to truly take in and experience Jupiter’s intoxicating effects!
Don’t take this rare energy for granted! It won’t come back around for another 12 years!
Leave a comment below if you are stoked to see what the following months will bring! Remember to let your love light shine, and keep being true to yourselves. I know this sounds like a bunch of cliche mumbo jumbo, but I dig it! I hope you do, too!
Much love and light,
Marilynn.