Retrograde Jupiter trine Pluto

Expansive and powerful. Good fortune and journeys to new and exciting places. This second pass of Jupiter trine Pluto, which first appeared in July, has us working with and digesting those projects and ideas that first appeared then. The energy is in force all month. Retrograde planets draw the energy inward and to the past. On all levels, work on building your strength and letting go of attachments and attitudes that have blocked your way in the past. Think of this time as the preparation, the inner work on a project or idea that will “hatch” between January and March.

Jupiter is well known to be symbolic of luck and good fortune. Jupiter is trine Pluto, and Pluto is in Capricorn, sign of hard work. Payoff comes after effort. Those who have already laid the groundwork and sowed the seeds of good fortune, are the ones most likely to benefit from the good Jupiter aspects in 2011. Jupiter is in Taurus, sign of resources. Make the most of the resources you have in front of you, make an investment in yourself and in the future you want. Don’t waste time fretting about what you don’t have, or what you can’t do. Focus on what is possible right now in this moment, and concentrate your energies and efforts there. Because so much of luck is mental, Jupiter favors positive thinkers— those who are truly positive, not just going through the motions.

Mars, now moving through creative and passionate Leo, squares Jupiter October 1-2. High energy, low patience. Slow down.

Mars forms a trine to the Nodes on October 16-17, great days to connect and work with others toward a common goal. Mars then connects with hardworking Saturn on the 24-25th, the best days of the month to make a plan for the long term, and to tackle the most important business on your to-do list.

Mercury and Venus join forces with Jupiter, Pluto, and Chiron, October 12-17, signaling a wonderful time for a speech, presentation, job interview, meeting, first date, or other important event.

Mark your calendar!

The best days for your top priority plans are October 7, 11, 12, 14, 16, 17, 24-28.

Take it easy October 1, 2, 6, 13, 31.