posted February 03, 2020 01:13 PM            

Anyways, it's been interesting to observe that my mind/perceptions have definitely been feeling more expanded, broad, intuitive, inspired, and holistic in nature than usual, but at the same time I've also noticed above average spelling and grammatical mistakes in my writing.

It's like there has been a shifting to the more right brain side, slightly at the detriment of the left brain/analytical, linear logical, fine details oriented side.

Though I'm pretty attuned to Jupiter natally, I'm also fairly attuned to Mercury as well, since it's conjunct my ruling Planet, the Sun, and rules my N. Node, Jupiter, Mars, and Saturn Signs of Virgo--Saturn being especially significant since it rules my Sun and Mercury Signs (Capricorn) and co-rules my Venus and DESC Signs (Aquarius). There is sort of a mutual exchange/interconnection between Capricorn and Virgo in this chart.

But it feels like of late, Mercury, Virgo, and Capricorn are being a bit damped down in lieu of Jupiter becoming more highlighted. And while I see Jupiter as fairly "whole brain" oriented, and more so than pretty much any other symbol, I would say that it's slightly tilted perhaps to the right brain side of things, meaning as to the intuitive, gestalt, big picture/forest (instead of individual trees), symbolic, feeling, more spiritual/nonphysical, non linear, etc levels and side of perception.

Hence, I can see in a practical sense, why Mercury doesn't feel as comfortable or "work as well in it's own fashion" in Sagittarius and Pisces, as Mercury is very much about the left brain side of perception of details, linear step by step logic, analyzing, etc

Also, there is some fire to Jupiter, where self feels this urge to "get it all out there" quickly and fully, beyond the norm, and the speed and urgency of communication also interferes with the specific details aspect such as related to spelling and grammar. It's like I'm typing just as fast as I can and as the info flows through.

Mercury, especially in it's more Virgo type side, is more innately cautious and "let's carefully think things through here", and Jupiter is like, "let's throw caution to the wind and say whatever is in my mind and heart for all the world to see". Yet, they both have a lot to do with perception and communication.

Anyways, figured the above observations might be helpful to some of those who are more so starting to learn astrology, and to understand why a Planet might be less comfortable in it's opposite Signs and the reasons why.

Ultimately though, I see them as necessary complements that balance and help each other out. Just like the opposite Sign pairings in general. They (opposite signs), more than any other Sign relationships, need each other for a greater balance/wholeness. And that's why their connection correlates with a 7-7 House connotation, because it's most often in close relationships, mirroring, and attracting in others what we have repressed or consciously lack, that we tend to come to greater self awareness and integration.

Sometimes I wonder how this all applies to Synastry. Because in Synastry, we most often focus on the Signs, Houses/House rulers, and direct aspects. But what about general attunements beyond same. As I've noted time and time again on this site, one's strongest Planet(s) is so important to understanding a person's natal and overall attunement sans freewill.

This might have implications beyond the Signs etc. Say a person has a predominant Jupiter--will they tend to attract or strongly be attracted to those with a very strong Mercury, whether Planetary and/or Sign wise or vice versa?

Or someone with strong Sun will be attracted to someone with a strong Uranian attunement, whether Planet and/or Sign wise or vice versa?

Or say a Lunar person in relation to someone with strong Saturn, either Planet and/or Sign wise (especially Cap) or vice versa?

Etc, etc.

posted February 03, 2020 07:22 PM            

I tend to think of Mercury as fragments of information, and how this information is absorbed and communicated to each other. This realm is comfortable for Gemini and Virgo because they are mental/logic-oriented signs. They deal with the pure logic behind things even though they go about doing this very differently. The scattered about fragments of information contained in Mercury is comfortable for Gemini and Virgo for Gemini naturally lives in this sort of randomness and is naturally comfortable with it "hence being called the Jack of All Trades". Virgo can assimilate this information and mentally organize it, using this information to best help them.

Sagittarius, on the other hand, is driven by philosophy and heart. They are interested in learning more about the world but it's a fiery passion they have deep inside. Because of this, they tend to get emotionally attached to their philosophy and beliefs and this can lead them astray, as they sometimes think too much with their heart and not their mind. To top it off, they also are constantly expanding their knowledge. Therefore, they have trouble dealing with little bits of information in contrast to dealing with the bigger picture, something that is a very trademark Sagittarius trait. This can help them with not being obsessed with minor inconsistencies but it can also cause them to overlook important bits of info and they can struggle with attention to detail. They look at the whole forest, not the individual trees. Sagittarius is very strong in philosophy but philosophy isn't going to get you anywhere when you need to deal with the facts of the situation.

Pisces, on the other hand, is more emotionally vulnerable and sensitive than Sag and also isn't as driven to explore. They are more a mental sponge for everything that is around them. They can also be emotionally driven into their thoughts and logic behind things and that can cause issues as well. They can be very creative people but you won't see them giving out a long speech on quantum physics. Very abstract; they can also struggle with naivety and being deluded into certain beliefs and thought patterns, and it's because they are so sensitive to their environment. The experiences they go through shapes how they think, especially since Pisces Mercury can be a sponge for information.

posted February 03, 2020 07:42 PM            

I know that left brain and right brain has in the past been over simplified and polarized, and that unless a person has brain damage, we all use both sides of the brain more or less.

However, I can't but help to shake the feeling that they are indeed very different, and that some people do tend to use one side more than another as a trend.

And Mercury, Saturn, and Mars are very left brain oriented, and Moon, Venus, Jupiter, and Neptune are more right brain.

posted February 03, 2020 09:46 PM            

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Originally posted by GalacticCoreExplosion:
Don't you have Gemini Rising?

Hypothetically, shouldn't you be rather attracted or unconsciously drawn to Sagittarius and/or Jupiter type energy?

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posted February 04, 2020 12:24 AM            

I also have Jupiter retrograde. Definitely somewhat more internally focused. Also so because it's in a Yin Sign. Jupiter is not particularly comfortable in Virgo, but in my case, when it's otherwise so strong, it acts as a balance and tones it down a bit. I am highly philosophical in some ways, but also highly pragmatic and practical. Holistic, internally consistent logic and verification are important grounders for me.

I recently have been arguing some with a friend (more acquaintance) that has Sag Sun and other Sag indications, and it's like he lacks groundedness of details and logic, and doesn't use discernment or discrimination enough. It's like he believes in something just because it sounds really high minded and novel, but not necessarily something with holistic logic or verification backing it up. Meaning, it's not even necessarily based on personal experience.

I might talk about ET's and the like, but I have had some in my face experiences with these and know for a fact they exist. It's not an intellectually based "theory".

He's also a wee bit over full of himself/big in the britches. He's been on a conscious spiritual path for like 6 years, with a good portion of it being fairly intellectual, and he was telling me what's up with reality. So I dug in, and applied a little Capricornian tough love, and pointed out to him that consistency of time, effort, discipline, focus, positive service to others, etc. certainly does matter on such a path, and pointed out that I've been plugging away at this for 28 years.

That and he's just so wrapped up in self in general. We recently let him live here rent free for almost two months, as well as gave him some food over that time. He went through a major break up/heartache. Anyways, in return we asked him to mow the leaves (we prefer to mulch them). While he did some pruning, he never did what we actually asked him to do.

He recently contacted my partner, and said he would come over for 2 hrs, and that he had other things to do. She was like, 2hrs for all that free rent and some food--pretty good deal for you dude. He doesn't even seem to realize how self centered he is, and yet he thinks he is rather unusually enlightened.