Jupiter squares Neptune: Magic or mayhem?

Jupiter is square Neptune during June and the energy is exact the week of June 15. When the transit is exact both planets will be at 18 degrees of Sagittarius/Pisces and its effects become much more obvious. The two planets are within orb, or close enough to each other to have an impact the majority of 2019. You will personally experience this energy  first hand if you have mutable planets (Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces) in your personal chart at 17-19 degrees.

Jupiter is in the sign of Sagittarius, and Neptune is in Pisces. Both planets are in their own signs making the clash between the two significant and powerful. Jupiter in Sagittarius is expansive and rules the 9th house of world view, education, foreigners and foreign places and politics. Neptune in Pisces rules the 12th house of karma, religion, spirituality  and creativity, and Neptune is the planet of illusion, delusion and confusion.

As Jupiter squares Neptune issues and situations can become muddled. Situations may not be what they appear and we can be deceived into believing things are one way when in fact they are another. As Jupiter expands whatever it touches things and events can become larger and this includes deception or self deception. We may feel as though anything is possible and nothing could possibly go wrong, but this is an illusion.

Gaslighting, smoke and mirrors and unclear scenarios will be common during this transit. Confusion and lack of clarity or being mislead in terms of the facts, or personal misunderstandings will be the hallmark of this time.

Over optimism, escape through drinking or drugs, or romanticism of a situation or person that does not further your own development can only lead to disappointment or loss.  You may be trying to make a big splash in some way, but it is important to keep your feet firmly on the ground no matter how positive things appear.

This transit can bring a test of faith on many levels and for some disappointment when their ideals do not turn out as planned. You may have over idealized something or someone, or been too trusting. If this is the case, it is important to cut your losses as soon as possible, without destroying the dream itself.

This is not the time to be overly optimistic or trusting of others. If you do this, you are at risk of deception and/or losing resources. If it seems too good to be true, it probably is. Get rich quick schemes and gambling with your finances should be avoided at all costs. Rely only on the advice of trusted friends and associates who have proven themselves over time instead.

The energy can still be quite beautiful. You may feel an inspirational type of enthusiasm that can have an uplifting affect. Your work and actions can become a true manifestation of your dreams and ideas.

Saturn will play a role in this planetary mix up as well as it sextiles Neptune. This will give us the much needed grounding to be able to discern reality from fiction, and what is real. Aspirations, dreams, creativity, and compassion can be the result. Idealism and compassion can succeed in ways that can bring solid results if handled correctly and thoughtfully.  Saturn is about teaching restrictions and limitations. In a sextile this can happen in an easy and positive way. Saturn sextile Neptune can create faith and belief in yourself and your goals. You will have the patience to do things the correct way, and without taking shortcuts. You can reach your goals due to a realistic outlook and good judgment.

This time can be experienced as high spiritual and creative energy. Dreams will increase and be vivid and love may seem ideal. Any new relationship should given the test of time because we are under a 'Neptunian spell,' that can make it hard to accurately gauge what the relationship really is. As the two planets separate things or situations may reveal themselves to be quite different from what we originally thought.

Jupiter square Neptune can bring magic and creativity into our lives but this is not the time to take things for granted and developing plans and ideas to their full potential requires hard work and discipline along with hope and positivity.

If you can keep your feet on the ground and view all things as they are as opposed to how your wish them to be, this should be an ideal time to achieve your highest dreams and develop a new and lasting concrete reality. Reach for the stars but do the work!