What can we expect in the next year 2024?

We are currently on the verge of major world wide transformations that will impact each of us at a personal level, as well. 

With Pluto decisively stepping into the sign of Aquarius we can expect big shifts in communication and technology.  

Jupiter will enter Gemini on May 26th, 2024 and will stay there until June 9th, 2025.  Jupiter in Gemini will only help the new communication technologies to be integrated into everyday life. I see this as a general acceptance of the new face of communication and AI.  

What to expect:

• New technologies will be presented to the world. Some of them might be shocking and will take social interaction to a new level. 
• Artificial Intelligence (AI) will be integrated into many jobs and professional activities. New jobs will be created. 
• AI will become much more performant than it has been.
• AI will be integrated into the already known messaging applications (WhatsApp, Messenger, IG, etc). People will be able to send automated messages pre-created by AI.  Some platforms already have this application, but in the next year, this will become a standard or simply be used more. 
• A new networking channel will become very popular.

At a personal level, this will be a very important year for people who have the Sun, the Moon or the Ascendant in Taurus or Gemini. 

For the Taurus people (Sun, Moon or Ascendant in Taurus), the first part of the year, before May 26th will be very important and will bring beautiful surprises. 

The rest of the year will primarily be important for Gemini, especially the ones born in June, as Jupiter will revolve a lot around those astrological degrees. Therefore if your Sun, Moon or Ascendant are in Gemini, expect a year with important positive shifts. You may make a great professional decision, start an important project, improve your health, fall in love, etc.  Some of these changes will have an impact for the next 12 years! At the same time, given that Saturn in Pisces will be still forming a square to the sign of Gemini, these changes will feel in a way forced by destiny and necessary. There can be some external pressures and obstacles, but they will only make you more resilient and certain that change needs to happen.

The date of April 8,2024 will be particularly important for most people, as there will be a Total Solar Eclipse taking place at the same time with the conjunction Mars-Saturn. This conjunction is particularly treacherous, therefore, it will be important to be very careful, cautious and not make rash decisions or actions during April, especially between April 1st-25th. This conjunction will mainly impact the mutable signs: Pisces, Virgo, Sagittarius and Gemini. It will feel impactful also if you have the Moon or the Ascendant in any of these signs.

On the contrary, the month of May will be quite beneficial for most, as Venus and Jupiter will join forces in a conjunction in Taurus.  Taurus people, but also those who have Ascendant or the Moon in Taurus, especially at the last degrees will benefit from it even more.  September Virgos and January Capricorns will also enjoy the month of May. It will feel rejuvenating and exciting! 

Nonetheless, it is important to keep in mind that this is general information and that in certain cases the situation might be different. For this reason, I always advise checking the personal Solar Return and Lunar Returns to see how things are truly unfolding for you in particular.  We can also change and improve the Solar Return and Lunar Returns if the predictions presented for that month or year don't look favorable. The Solar Return chart and the Lunar Return charts are wonderful tools to no longer feel helpless in the face of challenges. Knowing what to expect would also prepare us to know how to act accordingly. 

As a side note, given that we are approaching New Year's Eve, I would like to encourage you all to already start putting into action your New Year's resolutions, while the Moon is still Waxing until December 25th.  On January 1st, the Moon will already be Waning, therefore it will not be a good time to start new activities. Moreso, Mercury will be stationary on that date, so it will not give traction to new plans. In that case, it would be best to put into action the New Year's resolutions only starting with January 11th, when there will be a New Moon in Capricorn.

Wish you all Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!💖

Georgiana

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Jupiter in the 10th house of the Solar Return

A few important facts

As I always say, it is important to have in mind the whole interpretation of the Solar Return. One single aspect or planetary position can mean a lot or not that much...

That being said, the Solar Return should always be interpreted as a whole, and also in combination with the transits and the predispositions in the natal chart.

Another thing to keep in mind is the level of evolution of the person in question, the stage of personal development. A person with self-defeating patterns, who isn't willing to break through their own self-limiting beliefs, will benefit much less from a wonderful astrological configuration of a Solar Return, than a person with healthier patterns. In short, a negative mindset attracts negative outcomes, while a positive mindset, well, naturally attracts good things.

The meaning of the 10th house in the Solar Return

The 10th house of the Solar Return represents our social status, our achievements and our life purpose. This is not only correlated to one's career, but also to other aspects of life that are important to us. It can also point out achievements in one's relationships, health, money, or simply a breakthrough in something that matters to us.  It is important to be reminded that success is not only related to money and career.  Success can mean having great health, great relationships, a loving family, having a lot of free time to invest in your passions, having peace of mind, and so forth. Success can also mean a breakthrough or conquering something that previously seemed unattainable. For example, some people can't swim, or are afraid of flying or have different phobias, like speaking in public.  Conquering that one thing that initially seemed unattainable can be seen in astrology as 10th-house success.

The 10th house is symbolically associated with the planet Saturn, therefore it is all about one's life mission and life purpose. We each have to carry some form of work that serves society to a bigger scale. This is why the 10th house is the main indicator of the career and profession.

The meaning of planet Jupiter

Jupiter is the planet of expansion. Everything that Jupiter "touches" becomes greater, generous, overflowing, and expansive. It can even point to enlightenment, as Jupiter naturally rules Sagittarius and Pisces, which are both very spiritual star signs. Jupiter is all about traditional values, higher knowledge, but also about being connected to your Higher Self and being divinely guided.

How can a Solar Return chart influence us

The Solar Return chart, in my opinion, is a more pragmatic astrological chart. It is so, because, through its planetary placements, it shows what we can actually expect to happen during a specific year.  It's not that if we see Jupiter in the 10th house, nothing happens, and that there was only a potential that never came to fruition.  Something will definitely happen. Now, there is always a potential that can go higher, or even much higher. As specified above, benefiting from an astrological configuration to its maximum is dependent on our own level of self-awareness and personal evolution. Are we living in gratitude and in a proactive attitude towards our goals, or are we wallowing in self-pity and negative mindsets?

What it means to have Jupiter in the 10th house of the Solar Return

Jupiter in the 10th house of the Solar Return always indicates some form of emancipation in one's life during that year.  There will certainly be progress in one or several life sectors. Yes, it can literally mean progress in one's career and social status, or it could mean that there will be one particular aspect of life that improves.  It could be the year when you manage to do something that you've always wanted to do, but, for whatever reason, you couldn't up until that point.  It could be a year when you get the job of your dreams, or get married. Or it could be the year of your university or school graduation and you receive a lot of appreciation and praise. It could, as well, be a year when you become more popular, or even famous, or you receive an award for your work. 

Jupiter in the 10th house of the Solar Return always works in your favor, but sometimes it could work in such a way that you would not think of or would not deem positive.  For example, in many cases I noticed that, with Jupiter in the 10th, some people get fired from their job! Yes, that's right! But in all cases, they were doing a job that they didn't like, and then they felt compelled and inspired to start doing or applying for the job that they've always wanted!  In this case, Jupiter works as a push. It pushes you to find the purpose of your life.  Let's not forget that the 10th house is associated with life purpose and life mission, your authentic role in society. That being said, the Universe doesn't allow you to work in a job you dislike while having Jupiter in the 10th house in the Solar Return!

The closer Jupiter is to the Midheaven (MC) of the Solar Return, the more influence it has over the chart, and the more positive the Solar Return becomes.  Jupiter conjunct the MC is a great aspect to have in the Solar Return. It almost guarantees that the year will be spectacular from many points of view, sometimes even in spite of other negative combinations in the Solar Return chart. Jupiter conjunct the MC could trump other detrimental planetary combinations in the Solar Return, provided that the chart overall is not all too negative. 

Why Jupiter on the Midheaven of the Solar Return is so powerful

Jupiter conjunct the Midheaven (MC) is beneficial, not only because it becomes the main ruler of the chart, but also because it ends up influencing multiple life sectors. Due to its conjunction to the MC (the 10th house cusp), it will both influence the 9th and the 10th houses. 

Also, given that Jupiter rules both Sagittarius and Pisces, it will positively influence two other houses in the Solar Return chart, houses that have Sagittarius and Pisces on their cusps.  For example (see the example in the picture above), if the Ascendant of the Solar Return falls in Leo, and Jupiter is in Taurus and conjuncts the MC, then, due to its rulership, Jupiter will influence 4 houses in the chart: the 9th & 10th and the 5th & 8th. Sagittarius is on the cusp of the 5th house and Pisces is on the cusp of the 8th house.  All these life sectors represented by these astrological houses will benefit during this Solar Return year, only due to the fact that Jupiter is elevated in the chart.

No planet is a lonely island!

Despite the great benefits that Jupiter can bring by being placed in the 10th house, one should not aim to just place Jupiter there and disregard the rest of the chart. Remember that one single positive aspect cannot overturn the whole signification of a super negative chart. For instance, don't place Jupiter in the 10th house if you leave a stellium in the 12th house! It will not do you too much good. Always think holistically when planning a Solar Return chart. 

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NEW MOON in SCORPIO (Nov 13th) acts like the Tarot card the Tower!

This New Moon happened at 20 degrees in Scorpio and was in conjunction with Mars and opposite Uranus. This was a highly Scorpionic New Moon: apart from it being in Scorpio, it also happened at the 20th degree which corresponds, again, to Scorpio. Moreso, it was in conjunction with Mars, which is one of the two planets that rule Scorpio.

This New Moon is pushing for major changes in one's life. With Mars opposite Uranus, things will never be the same. Something had to be completely transformed or left behind. Some aspects of our lives have been shattered. I symbolically associate this New Moon with the Tower card in Tarot.

As advice, embrace change, don't fight it, accept change in yourself and in the situation. This change is more at a psychological level. You are being pushed to cut something off from your life, to be the one who pulls the rug in a situation, so to speak. Something is no longer working or serving your purpose and you need to address this. The Universe wants you to liberate yourself from the psychological shackles that you have been holding onto. It could be that you need to change a pattern in your personality or to tackle a major aspect of your life that is no longer giving you satisfaction.

I see that, for many people, the events of these days will trigger trauma responses in them. That will have a stronger impact than before, and it's a good thing, because your biggest fears will be brought to the surface and you will be able to see them clearly and understand better the traumas that had caused them. You will finally be able to see what is blocking you from becoming who you want to be and stopping you from achieving what you most desire. You will see the pattern in your behavior and in the way your mind works, and you will have the opportunity to free yourself from that. Don't be afraid! Do it fearlessly! Sometimes, in order for things to be looking up, they have to first crumble down.

Best things to do during these days, especially until the Full Moon:

• Go for a major introspection.

See what you need to change in yourself to become your better version. Maybe you need to let go of a habit, an attitude, or a person. Observe your behavioral patterns and remove what is no longer serving your purpose (this could be connected to trauma responses).

• Declutter your home.

Throw away or give away things that you no longer need or use: take the object in your hands and feel its energy. If it's evoking positive feelings, keep it, if it's evoking sadness or emotional strain, give it away. Go on a major cleaning spree, then smudge your home all around with sage or palo santo and say a prayer.

• Pray every day.

At this time of the year, the "walls" between our world and the "other worlds" or the other dimensions are thinner... You could have clearer communication with your Spirit Guides and with the Angels. You could also get more easily in touch with your loved ones who are no longer among us, but please do not call them through seances, as that could invite other "unwanted" spirits, as well. Your loved ones could be contacted through dreams and meditation, or they would leave you different signs or messages around you.

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Wish you personal strength and resilience to navigate this period successfully!💖

Georgiana Costescu

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