The most expansive, generous and freedom loving planets, Jupiter, is leaving slow ponderous Taurus and moving into Gemini where he will stay for a whole year.

The sign Gemini wants to know and explore everything; it is one of the most curious signs of the zodiac as well as trying out any new and trendy experience. As it is a mutable air sign it is social and loves to meet new people and explore their opinions, jumping from one interesting person to the next, giving it the reputation of being somewhat fickle. The problem with this is that Gemini energy finds it difficult to focus and manage deep emotions.

Jupiter on the other hand seeks to connect with something bigger than self, the higher mind, and id prepared to take time to master his pursuits. Jupiter has a strong drive to how he relates to society as individuals, a hunger to see the larger outcome of any situation which means delving and exploring the roles each of individual in society, be it philosophy, religion, exploration through travel just to connect with something bigger than self so it can expand in confidence by understanding the world. This is how Jupiter brings about self growth, faith in oneself, confidence and a great hunger to improve oneself by understanding the collective.

Both Jupiter and the sign Gemini love knowledge, With Gemini it gather all sorts of stuff that is of immediate interest, quickly moving from one point of interest to another, continually stimulating its brain. Trendy, yet at times not very useful, information is such fun when we are dealing with Gemini energy. It is after all a mutable air sign, so very social wanting to share and collect interesting, trendy tidbits. New trends are exciting and fun, until they lose their sparkle, but that is ok because the Gemini ability to gather and share will always be on the lookout for the latest trend.

The problem with Jupiter in Gemini can be information overload, so we need to try sifting the valid with the invalid. There will be an increase in conspiracy theories as well as spreading of false information. Watch out for tricksters with stories that are oh so believable. Over spending on useless yet fun possessions is very tempting. I do believe this is a time where we may see new trendy companies listing on the stock market. Impulse investments are not wise, think carefully about where you invest as the choices will be vast.

I am just observing our South African election process; there are way too many parties to choose from, way too many candidates that the actual ballot papers are so busy some voters will walk away in a state of confusion. One radio presenter called this election a smorgasbord of choice…where do we start, what do we choose and where will it all end.

Jupiter wants to understand situations on a deeper level to enable growth and personal wisdom. Gemini does not do deep and personal, but perhaps it’s a good time to lighten up the way we think and open up our minds to the new and trendy way of life. We may find ourselves exposed to new opportunities that can grow into something long lasting and meaningful, with so many ideas and opportunities flying around, the wise ones are bound to find just the right trend that could become something more.

This year with Jupiter in Gemini will stimulate writes and journalists, there is so much going on that can trigger stories of all types. A hunger to study and become a student yet again will emerge; our interest in many different areas will be stimulated. A warning to the studious, be careful you do not commit to too many courses at the same time.

Jupiter in Gemini is allowing maturity to let down its hair and feel young again, it allows the youth to experience many new things, and it gives opportunities to those who want to start a new business or adventures. The advice is to avoid taking on a project that is too big and involved, smaller projects that have the ability to grow should be the focus. It is time for small bites as if you take on too much you are bound to choke.

To use this energy in the most effective way, look to Mercury the ruler of Gemini. Mercury will bring the nature of each sign he travels through to how Jupiter will experience moments of excess and moments of productivity. When Mercury retrogrades in this year of Jupiter’s travels through Gemini, the retrograde period will be bigger and harsher than normal.