The Great Conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn in Aquarius, December 21, 2020

Big astrological changes take place on December 21, 2020, as Jupiter and Saturn take part in a Great Conjunction in the fixed air sign of future oriented and humanitarian minded Aquarius. The conjunction of Jupiter – a planet associated with growth and abundance – and Saturn – a planet of work and structure happens on regular cycle of approximately every 20 years, but several things make this particular event special. According to EarthSky.org, “The 2020 great conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn will be the closest since 1623 and the closest observable since 1226! 2020’s extra-close Jupiter-Saturn conjunction won’t be matched again until the Jupiter-Saturn conjunction of March 15, 2080.” Wow! And the last conjunction of these two planets in the sign of Aquarius was in 1405. Although they will be close enough together to impact you for weeks, they are precisely as close as they will be on the Winter Solstice – a turning point when we move from increasing dark to increasing light. This Great Conjunction moves us from the traditional sign of Capricorn, which seeks success and favors those in authority, to the sign of Aquarius, which supports free thinking and seeks to fulfill the needs of society as a whole over enriching the lives of an elite few. The opportunity for growth, and the change to the foundational structure of your personal life and society, will happen gradually over the next two years. Jupiter will spend about a year in Aquarius, and Saturn – about two years. Make your biggest moves in 2021, as they both bring you Aquarian energy in their own unique way – before Jupiter enters Pisces, leaving Saturn behind in Aquarius in 2022. I often compare Saturn and Jupiter to the brake pedal and the gas pedal of a car. If you step on both pedals at the same time, your motor will run, but you won’t go very far. Learning to apply the expansion and excitement of Jupiter with the caution and contraction of Saturn can be like learning the proper alternating powers of your brake and your gas pedal so that you arrive safely at your destination. For every new thing you reach toward in 2021, you must consider the commitment and work involved. Jupiter is always up for the party and adventure, while Saturn is always watching for the cops and the curfew.

So how will these two planets joining each other in a new sign affect you personally? You can find out by scheduling a call with me, or by ordering a Transits to Natal Chart Recording. If you know your rising sign, or ascendant, you can get a general idea of the main area of life that the transit of Jupiter and Saturn in Aquarius will activate by reading the list below, but the actual degree of your ascendant will have an effect on the timeline. Your sun sign may also make you more focused on the house issues mentioned in this list. You can read for both your rising sign and your sun sign, but the rising sign is most accurate.

ARIES

The 11th house of friends, groups, and organizations is activated this year. If you are a performer, artist, or creator, you may expand your audience and increase your popularity and fame. If you work for an organization that no longer aligns with your ideals or life purpose, look elsewhere. Follow through on an idea for an online business, or establish new friendships through the Internet. If you need new technology skills or equipment, to stay current, get them.

TAURUS

The 10th house of career and how you present yourself to the world as an authority or master could deliver entrepreneurial
opportunities to establish your own business and the endurance to succeed on your own. You may create an entirely new career that comes as a response to the changing needs of society. While you are usually modest and happier to follow, now you recognize the time when it is to your advantage to stand out, inspire, and lead.

GEMINI

The 9th house turns your attention to the gathering and sharing of information and experiences. This is a learning, teaching, traveling, and promoting house on a global level, so this could be the year you finally write that memoir, book the bucket list trip, or get that degree. It is also a house of spiritual seeking and shared interests. You may find new members of your tribe as you explore new places or philosophies.

CANCER

The merging of boundaries and the sharing of assets are your primary focus as the 8th house brings issues of sex, death, taxes, metaphysics, business partnerships, investments, insurance, and inheritance forward. If you are of an age where you want to be serious about business, money, or relationship, or if you are of an age where you need to help your elders with any of these issues, you will want to expand worth and holdings while increasing future stability – and you could seek new ways of doing both.

LEO

Marriage vows may be in your future if you have been looking for a partner while the 7th house of marriage and one-on-one relationships is highlighted. If you have been in a long term relationship, it may undergo some changes, or a parting of the ways might be best if the relationship has ceased to grow. Pursuing the freedom of independence while respecting the other person is the lesson this year.

VIRGO

Happy and productive times are ahead for Virgo while the 6th house of service related work, health, habits, and daily routines comes alive. Virgo has rulership over this needs oriented and problem solving house. If you have an idea for a service or health related business, this is the year to launch it. You may also find the perfect exercise and eating plan to improve and maintain your own health.

LIBRA

If new adventures in romance and creative endeavors are on your New Year resolution list you should have no problem finding a unique but serious lover, or expressing your existing natural artistic talent in new ways. Besides artistic creativity, the 5th house also includes creating babies. If you have been trying to conceive, or have been undecided on when to become pregnant, it may happen in 2021. Be ultra careful during casual sex if a baby is not what you want.

SCORPIO

Home is where the heart is in 2021 as Jupiter and Saturn activate the 4th house of home, family, and psychological foundations. You may move to a place you like better and either commit to that mortgage, or depending on your age and stage in life – you might downsize or release property and find an alternative place to call home – like an RV, or a friend or family member’s home. You may learn to live with yourself better on a psychological level, or realize you need to change your home situation for psychological or material reasons.

SAGITTARIUS

Short trips, new acquaintances, neighborhood connections, communication, and creative brainstorming keep you restless and on the move in 2021 as the 3rd house of travel and communication is activated. You could find yourself interested in learning new things or joining others to work on community projects or social issues. Open minded thinking and an interest in hearing other people’s points of view becomes your new normal. Expect your schedule and routine to be scattered until the spring, as you decide how to spend your time.

CAPRICORN

Your personal finances and your personal values can undergo growth and change in 2021 as the 2nd house transit of Jupiter and Saturn causes you to want more money and to be taken seriously as an individual. If you see a business opportunity that gives you the ability to make money AND help people or society as a whole, go for it. For some,a new business or an improvement of self might require an expenditure of money before gains are seen, and a bit of patience in waiting for the new idea or version of self catches on.

AQUARIUS

I hope you are excited to hear that Jupiter and Saturn are in your sign and highlighting 1st house issues! It’s your turn to show everyone else how to rock Aquarius energy. Seriously, while you find yourself busy on your own growth and the tweaking of your plans, you may be in high demand as others find you very attractive, or come to you for answers because they think you know it all. Your biggest problem in 2021 is having so many things you want to do, or people you would like to be with, but only so many hours in the day. One way to make the most of all the 1st house energy is to lead your own group. If you have a new thing you can’t stop telling other people about, put it online for all to see.

PISCES

While a planet of seeking and expansion and a planet of routine and structure move through your 12th house of spirituality and other planes of existence in 2012, focus on inner work and the exploration and practice of alternative things that interest you, like spirituality, energy work, meditation, astrology, lucid dreaming, or the development of intuitive and psychic abilities. On the material level, if you have any habits or addictions you wish to change, you can do so this year. Consider sharing your talents, skills, or interest with people who are cut off from the mainstream of society, as the 12th house also rules places like prisons, hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, and any place people go for retreat or healing. If you have dreamed of opening a healing center or spa, or leading a spiritual group, go for it.

Your personal astrologer,

Dunnea Rae at Aloha Astro