Jupiter in Gemini Transit: Varied Fortunes
Jupiter will be in Gemini from May 25th, 2024 - June 9th 2025. While Jupiter is considered to be in detriment in the sign of the Twins,the planet of philosophy and law works through Mercury’s poly-chromatic mode with interesting results, igniting intellectual curiosity and exuberance. The ingress seems historically positive for the United States, indicating a possible period of economic stability. Or at least the whimsical Gemini illusion of that. The last Jupiter in Gemini transit of 2012 happened in my 5th house. For that time, mercurial living arrangements and the development of a heightened appreciation for creative expression are what I remember the most.
Wisdom in Indecision
A person with Jupiter in Gemini in their nativity is described as having “varied fortunes” in the classical astrology work, the Mathesis. They are generally described as having a lively social experience of the world, being social butterflies, but somewhat superficial. As with Virgo, Sagittarius, and especially Pisces, all “two-bodied” signs have a dual element, which can signify choices with the possibility of indecision. Strong opinions or dogmatism are not typical of these mutable signs. In the best case, this mutability stimulates open-mindedness and consideration of other viewpoints, especially airy Gemini which wants to freely move back and forth between alternatives. Jupiter in Gemini’s heavier transits to outer planets like Saturn and Pluto might make us feel like we’re in an offbeat Peter Pan era, ill-fitting in the middle of what will feel to be such a serious time. I see a time of wished for regulation or other definite decisions made that never come from Jupiter ruled individuals such as those that practice law or religion.
Memes
Naturally with Airy Jupiter transiting this sign, we could see social movements which aren’t defined by traditional outcomes but spark creative ideas. Gemini has sometimes been described as the sign that chases its shadow. While this level of introspection makes for poor executive function in others, Gemini kind of knows what they’re doing. It’s about the process. It’s all about the journey. If your brother quits his job to write that novel, it’s probably not a bad idea for the entirety of this transit. It’s not a bad idea to actually go on that roadtrip. Something of Jupiterian value is coming out of Mercury’s mad moments.
Elections?
Any attempted restriction of this airy, ambiguous sign will not be met with resistance but with alternatives. Jupiter applies to square Saturn in mid-July. This conjunction will perfect in the western hemisphere on August 17th, 2024. A mutable square isn’t as harsh as one in other signs but perceived damage or restraint of true integrity on the part of legislative bodies is very likely. More than ever, there is some evidence that Jupiter is engaging in Gemini tactics. Mental manipulation and trickery are the lowest expressions of this sign. Catastrophic events involving water, tropical storms, and aircraft being lost in water could also occur.
As Mercury rules Jupiter’s sign, anticipate the proliferation of trends in communication which further transform society and re-invigorate a collective sense of wonder in technology. On ingress, Jupiter will trine Pluto in Aquarius, a sign signifying humanitarian movements, technology, and unexpected discoveries. In the best case, we could see tech again having its moment, possibly even re-animating explosive new Silicon Valley type cultural corpses such as Apple and others because of where Jupiter is headed: Cancer, sign of his exaltation and generally a positive time for wealth. It’s easy to overlook the fact that most of our technology is reliant on rare and difficult-to-obtain materials. As recently as 2023, researchers accidentally discovered a new semiconductor material that could potentially fill this need. While I believe that Uranus in Taurus is where this research started, with accidental discoveries of things deeply buried in earth, Jupiter in Gemini is setting the stage for the planet’s economy to blossom with all the fruits of our communication, social exploration, and found shadows.