Since October 2005, the “big guy” — Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system — has been transiting uncomfortably through the fixed sign of Scorpio. Jupiter’s fiery nature has been dampened by the watery nature of Scorpio. Instead of rising to expansive action, it has been mired with intense awareness of emotions such as doubt and fear. Those unhealed parts of us that need regeneration or transformation have been emphasized. In politics, this has certainly been visible with all the corruption that has come to light in the past year.

When Jupiter moves into optimistic, high energy Sagittarius, we are likely to feel the difference immediately. For the next year, we may become more socially-conscious, seeking freedom to explore and learn how to make the world work better, and opening a greater sense of responsibility for helping others. Fortunate for all of us, the principles of truth and integrity will begin to hold greater sway.

To consider what this may mean for you personally, think about what happened in your life 12 years ago (December 1994 to January 1996) when Jupiter last entered Sagittarius. What was the nature of your learning and growing at that time? A similar theme may be returning.

Generally, we are entering a time when optimism and risk-taking are able to blow away past doubt and fears as we catch a glimpse of the future we wish to create. Isn’t it time to take your vision and turn it into action instead of waiting for an indeterminate future? Aim high and though you may fall short, it is better to pick yourself up and try again than to decide what you desire is out of reach. In the shadow of the ongoing Saturn opposition with Neptune, be neither overburdened and limited by self doubt (Saturn) nor preoccupied with your delusional fantasies (Neptune). Let Jupiter in Sag be the wind beneath your feet as you answer your call to act on your inner inspiration and then put one foot in front of the other with a willingness to learn from the experience of every moment.

Wherever you are and with whomever you share on Thanksgiving, remember to count your many blessings, large and small, because, truly gratitude is the power behind abundant creation. It should also go without saying that it is wise to count our blessings daily, not just on Thanksgiving.

A bible verse I remember reading in my youth, Matthew 25:29, made no sense until recently. Jesus says after relating the parable of the talents, “For to every one who has, more will be given, and he will have abundance; but from him who has not, even what he has will be taken away.”

What I now understand that to mean is for those who acknowledge their abundance more will flow to them. But sadly, those who have a poverty consciousness, poverty is what they will continue to find. In fact, according to the Law of Attraction, visualizing greater abundance will manifest more in your life. The Law of Attraction is beautifully described in the movie “The Secret” (view for free link in Resources to Explore below) and the book based on the Abraham teachings by Esther and Jerry Hicks called “Ask and it is Given.”