Majestic Jupiter in Leo ~> July 16th 2014 – August 11th 2015
Roll out the red carpet! Sound the fanfare! Ta-dah! For today
magnificent Jupiter changes signs. Leaving Cancer, where for the past
year the Cosmic Gurus’ influence has been upon stabilizing support,
expansive Jupiter now moves into regal Leo to develop artfulness,
determination and courage.
Interestingly, there's also mutual reception between the Sun and Jupiter
at this time of ingress: The Sun rules Leo, but is now in Cancer, the
sign of Jupiter’s exaltation, and Jupiter is now in the sign ruled by
the Sun, meaning the heavens are in accord when acclaiming the powerful
star-like potency of the creative Spirit.
The Sun radiates
LoveLight from the heart of our solar system; and Jupiter is the great
beneficent. In the sign of the brave Lion, Jupiter in Leo enhances
bravery and determination, as well as the ability to open the heart to
creative expression, generous romance, and majestic, playful drama.
Having Jupiter in this warm and fiery sign for a whole year can
encourage us to cultivate personal happiness with a tenderness that
comes from the heart, so that one can be unconditionally true oneself;
the downside of which can be self-seeking ego indulgence.
The
Lion in Tibetan symbolism represents ‘perkiness’, which has vibrancy
and the capacity to generate youthful enthusiasm, by maintaining
discipline and confidence. The Buddha is often referred to as being a
‘lion among men’ meaning his might, speed and courage are outstanding.
Indeed, Buddha’s teachings include ‘the lion’s roar’, expounding heroic
fearlessness in any situation by remaining in the non-egotistical
self-existing centre that enables resolution and transformation when
being clear and precise, kind and loving.
With ℒℴѵℯ_/❤\_ and thanks...
Majestic Leo is ruled by the life-giving Sun, which is central to the
cross-quarter marker for the height of this season. Now, as the golden
Sun radiates warmth through the light of the soul, we observe the
‘Fixed’ Solar Fire festival accenting the glowing Heart of the Leo Sun, a
time of joyful relaxation and abundance, when summer's first grains
ripen in the northern hemisphere, and
days lengthen in the south. At the same time, a New Moon at 14 degrees
of fiery Leo, on Tuesday, 6th August at 22:50bst kindles Leo’s sacred
flame of unconditional love-light.
Compounding the light
blessings, the commanding Leo Sun and Moon are currently with asteroid
Vesta, Fire Goddess of hearth and home, who purifies and tends the
sacred flame with unfailing devotion. All three are currently in a
challenging aspect to the karmic Dragon’s head and tail. This mythical
meeting of Dragon and Lion suggests we’re at a potentially enlightening
turning point, one that could avoid burn-out and bring about practical
earthy healing to a specific heart-felt cause; by shining the Leo
Love-Light into the deepest recesses of our (collective) psyche we can
now clearly see what needs to be powerfully transformed in order to
safeguard the heart-mind, and shared resources.
_/♥\_
From the Buddhist perspective, both Lion and Dragon are symbolically
important iconography. Like Leo, the dragon is a creature of great
creative power, with positive yang dynamism, whilst the regal Lion is
dignified and loving, playful and cheerful. Bodhisattvas, beings who
attain a high level of spiritual development, are often called ‘Buddha’s
Lions’; and Buddha’s teachings ‘the Lions’ Roar’. As such, Lions are
also royal dharma protectors, found at the entrance to many temples,
often holding up thrones for Buddhas and Bodhisattvas, indicating
formidable strength and competence.
☼☽ So while this New Leo
Moon provides the will to exercise wisdom that protects a faithful heart
and advances the creative spirit with generosity and love, remember
there is also room for a sprinkling of inscrutable Dragon magic to
enhance these rare moments of the influential six-pointed star of the
Grand Sextile, flowing in and out of perfection throughout this month of
August. ☼☽¸¸.•*¨*•☆ ♥
"Let your love flow outward through the universe,
To its height, its depth, its broad extent,
A limitless love, without hatred or enmity.
Then as you stand or walk,
Sit or lie down,
As long as you are awake,
Strive for this with a one-pointed mind;
Your life will bring heaven to earth".
~> Sutta Nipata
tThanks to ExoticIndia for beautiful thangka painting of Shakyamuni Buddha & to Visual Alchemy for 'Goodness Gracious'_/\_
