Important Features

Progressed Sun in strong Opposition (within 0.1 degrees) with natal Jupiter

Progressed Sun in strong Opposition (within 0.1 degrees) with natal Jupiter -- The planetary energies are polarized; outer events stimulate their interaction; integration is the challenge.

The progressed Sun brings to awareness normally hidden factors in the birthchart, and symbolizes your evolving consciousness. This 'planet' is the strongest energy in the sky, and aspects by progression will manifest as important life events. Challenging aspects will indicate areas where conflicts may arise between your changing identity and older more entrenched patterns in your life, or where a conflict of will is possible with others. In any case your self-expression will be heightened in these areas. Progressed Sun aspects to your natal planets last six months to a year or so, given the small orb (of only 30 minutes of arc) usually allowed. Progressed Sun aspects will energize and focus the searchlight of your awareness on the area of life represented by the contacted planet.

You may consider plans for a significant journey under the influence of this progression. Progressions to Jupiter affect your faith and your plans or aspirations. Your religious feelings may also be affected while this aspect, of Progressed Sun to your natal Jupiter, is in effect. The peaceful and expansive energy of Jupiter comes into your conscious awareness, leading to new levels of faith and understanding. You should be careful of being over-optimistic at this time, however, or indulging in excessive behavior of some kind. The best use of this energy will be to positively re-evaluate your life's goals and to renew your faith in their concrete possibility at this time.

Jupiter in the First House (or sign) gives a personality strong in self-esteem. You have expansiveness and abundant energy, and are likely to have good luck with the material side of life. You love freedom and independence, and possess an optimistic nature. A feeling of "can do" is an important part of your self- image. This is valuable for you, and gets you far in life. You should beware of letting this express itself as mere egotism, especially when there are challenging aspects between Mars and Jupiter in your chart. In that case, your enthusiasm may need to be tempered with a healthy sense of limitation.

Progressed Mercury in strong Sextile (exact) with natal Neptune

Progressed Mercury in strong Sextile (exact) with natal Neptune -- The planetary energies flow together, open into new possibilities, new connections.

Progressed Mercury brings your evolving conscious awareness to the area of life repre- sented by the contacted planet. Because Mercury rules mental function and communica- tions, your awareness of and communication with others will be heightened during this pe- riod of time. Mercury progressions can last for six months or more. During this period, you may find your mind is exceptionally clear and lucid in this area. You may experience short journeys which can be illuminating or useful communications with other people in con- nection with the area of life symbolized by the contacted planet.

Aspects by progression to natal Neptune affect your sense of spirituality, and your ideals. There also may be some confusion for you during this progression, of Mercury to your natal Neptune. Your mental energy is both more inspired and more confused than usual for this period of time. You will tend to be more idealistic in your conceptual plans than usual. You may even find yourself inspired to write music or poetry during this progression. You should try to avoid taking drastic action based on your reasoning during this period. It is better to wait until you have had ample time to reflect. Although there can be drawbacks, in terms of confusion or unclear communications with others, this period of time can be a great benefit for you in the inspiration it brings.

Neptune in the Sixth House (or sign) gives a mentally creative personality but with a tendency to be critical at times. With this placement you can become confused over details. You may have problems with respon- sibility or feeling that you must be of service to others. Your work could be challenging or frustrating and ultimately dissatisfying. On the other hand, you may have a positive experi- ence with your strong desire to help others. You could achieve greatly in the helping professions, possibly with a specialization in alternative medicine (especially if Neptune is well-aspected to other planets in your chart). On the other hand, you may also have a psychosomatic illness not properly diagnosed, or an unconscious tension between your ra- tional mind and your innermost feelings. You would benefit by getting away from too great an involvement in the limited and personal, moving towards the broader ideals of service to humanity and personal transformation.