On May 27, 2009 Jupiter and Neptune will join together in the sign of Aquarius. This is a rare and most positive conjoining of energies. Since Jupiter brings good fortune and luck, while Neptune is the planet of the visionary and artist, this could be a beneficial time for those who are in need of inspiration and a break from the mundane.  If you have been working really hard and would like a vacation, this is a good time to take one. If you have a long term goal or project you’ve been focused on, it may bear fruit at this time. In need of a healing? This is the time to encourage it. Yes, a cornucopia of positive, life affirming experiences can truly happen under this influence. And since Jupiter and Neptune will be visiting with one another all year, these are all good uses of this astrological cycle.

However, this cosmic dance also brings an underlying sense of yearning and dis-satisfaction. It’s the hunger to transcend ordinary life, whether by spiritual experience or escape. One desires to lose the imperfect human self by merging with something much greater.  That merging could either be a feeling of oneness with nature or a bottle of tequila. An unwise use of this aspect would be to overindulge in anything addictive or unhealthy, so if you feel your weaknesses getting the better of you, stay aware and use the energy constructively. This is not one long party. That was the 1920’s.

There are cautionary measures to take with this influence. Enter Chiron, the asteroid/comet that is the third wheel present in this cosmic dance. Jupiter getting together with Neptune can create a feeling of invincibility, but in this case, Chiron will be there to remind us that we are not. There can be a letdown at this time, so in the coming months, if an opportunity seems too good to be true, it probably is.