Jupiter is at home in Aquarius. Jupiter loves openness, opportunity, growth, and expansion. This planet finds a home in the sign of freedom, spontaneity, scientific theorizing, and humanism. The humor of Jupiter finds a home in the sign of eccentricity, Aquarius.
The themes one can see from looking at the Jupiter in Aquarius periods:
1) Positive (Jupiter) social change (Aquarius)
2) Books about common people (humanity = Aquarius) glorified or transformed
(Jupiter)
3) Expanding (Jupiter) beyond the limitations of class structure (Aquarius)
4) Awareness (Jupiter) of class suppression
(Aquarius tries to break free of class limitations, and is keenly aware of
them)
5) crazy/bizarre (Aquarius) humor (Jupiter)
6) improvements (Jupiter) in lighting, photography, electricity (especially
electronic communication),
rocketry, or microbe/physics of the ÒsmallÓ (Aquarius) understanding
7) plagues (Aquarius) spreading (Jupiter)
8) revolutions, terrorism, etc (expansion in revolutionary activities, Jupiter
in a Uranus-ruled sign)
9) Increase in humanitarian (Aquarius) aid (Jupiter)
10) Panics and infectious fears (the phobias of Aquarius made large and spread
by Jupiter)
-- some stock market panics here, too.
11) ChildrenÕs books written (Jupiter in the child-like sign Aquarius).
12) MohammadÕs vision and flight both with Jupiter here
The dates for Jupiter in Aquarius are
(approximately every 12 years for 1 year)
in 1900s
1/21/97 -2/4/98
2/6/85 - 2/20/86
2/23/73 - 3/8/74
3/15/61 - 8/12/61, 11/4/61 - 3/25/62
11/30/49 - 4/15/50, 9/15/50 - 12/1/50
12/20/37 - 5/14/38, 8/30/38 - 12/29/38
1/21/14 - 2/4/15
2/6/02 - 2/20/03
in 1800s
2/23/1890 - 3/8/1891
3/15/1878 - 8/12/1878, 11/3/1878 - 3/25/1879
4/12/1866 - 6/28/1866, 11/30/1866 - 4/14/1867, 9/15/1867 - 12/1/1867
12/19/1854 - 5/11/1855, 9/2/1855 - 12/28/1855
1/5/1843 - 1/17/1844
1/21/1831 - 2/3/1832
2/6/1819 - 2/20/1820
2/24/1807 - 3/7/1808
in 1700s
3/14/1795 - 9/14/1795, 11/2/1795 - 3/23/1796
4/10/1783 - 6/30/1783, 11/29/1783 - 4/12/1784, 9/18/1784 - 11/27/1784
12/19/1771 - 5/10/1772, 9/1/1772 - 12/26/1772
1997
Clinton inaugurated for second term the day before Jupiter entered Aquarius. The Dow passed 7000 and 8000 before returning to 7161 on the Black Monday stock market panic (October 27th). Princess Diana was killed in a car crash. The Kyoto protocol on global warming was signed. Movies include Titanic, Jurassic Park, Men in Black, As Good As It Gets, Liar Liar, and The Full Monty. Many of the movies were science fiction or had that quirky Aquarian humor. The first Harry Potter book came out in England. There were a series of massacres in Algeria. Ultima Online started the massively multiplayer games (how Jupiter in Aquarius -- the growth of Jupiter in the friendly, electronic sign of Aquarius). Madeline Albright was the first female Secretary of State. Mother Teresa died and Gene Rodenberry's ashes were launched into space. The O.J. Simpson civil trial was completed. Finally, Dolly the Sheep was the first cloned mammal -- a bill was signed saying cloning humans was not an option.
1985
Gorbachev started his reign in the USSR. His reign signalled a revolutionary change in the USSR. By the end of his reign there was no more USSR. The Achille Lauro cruise ship terrorism happened this year. The ÒColor PurpleÓ with its depiction of black life, ÒThe Accidental TouristÓ with its Aquarian humor and eccentric people, not to mention ÒKiss of the Spider WomanÓ and ÒOut of AfricaÓ.
The Live Aid Concert raised money for people in need and the upbeat, humanitarian song ÒWe are the WorldÓ was the theme song of the concert. ÒBack to the FutureÓ with its science fiction and humor was in the movies.
The space shuttle did its first flight.
1973
The Supreme Court ruled that prohibiting abortion in the first 6 months was unconstitutional (a growth in freedom). Watergate erupted and Spiro Agnew resigned. Wounded Knee, an outcry of Native Americans against oppression, took place. The Vietnam war ended. The Energy Crisis, in which the Arab nations stopped producing oil to protest Western help of Israel, led to long gas lines and, ultimately, higher gasoline prices (an economic rebellion). The King-Riggs tennis match (the Òbattle of the sexesÓ) happened this year. The movie ÒSleepersÓ with Woody Allen and its science fiction (it takes place in the future) exemplified the Jupiter in Aquarius humor. GravityÕs Rainbow entered the book stores.
1961
The first human orbited in outer space. ÒStranger in a Strange LandÓ entered bookstores with its flouting of every taboo (Heinlein said he consciously tried to flout every taboo he could find...). Jules and Jim, Boccaccio 70, the Hustler, and West Side Story all came out this year. In politics, Kennedy had the Bay of Pigs fiasco in Cuba. There is a humorous brightness to this year, just as there will be in 1973 and 1985.
1949
Mao Tse Tung starts the PeopleÕs Republic of China. The 1984 novel comes out exposing the humor of totalitarianism. South Pacific is the hit musical of the year (and many of the hit songs come from the musical). In Israel, the capital moves from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. India becomes a Federal Republic under Nehru. ÒRudolph the Red-Nosed ReindeerÓ hits the charts (there are many really absurd, but catchy tunes, during Jupiter in Aquarius).
1938
ÒOur TownÓ, with its lack of staging and its deep look into what it means to be human was introduced this year. The ÒWar of the WorldsÓ radio show by Orson Welles scares people silly who donÕt realize it is a dramatic radio play, but think there is a real Martian invasion happening. Marion Anderson gets an honorary degree from Harvard and Benny Goodman gets his start in jazz. The silly songs are ÒTisket, TasketÓ and ÒJeepers, CreepersÓ. Austria is united with Germany which is a precursor to World War II.
1926
ThereÕs a general strike in England. Films:
Metropolis, Faust, Ben Hur, and Don Juan. Of these, Metropolis has the Jupiter
in Aquarius Science Fiction parody of totalitarian life (like Ò1984Ó and
ÒStranger in a Strange LandÓ). Byrd flew to the North Pole. Goddard flew the
first rocket with liquid fuel. Kodak did the first 16mm film. Duke Ellington
and Jelly Roll Morton put out their first records keeping a theme of innovative
music (to go with the silly music!) The silly music awards: ÒI found a Million
Dollar Baby in the 5 and 10 cent StoreÓ. Winnie the Pooh entered stores.
1914
World War I starts. James Joyce writes
ÒDublinersÓ and Burroughs writes Tarzan of the Apes. Charlie Chaplin has his
first successful movies. The first use of flashback in drama is introduced.
Goddard begins his rocketry experiments (see 1926). JeanÕs ÒRadiation and the
Quantum TheoryÓ starts insight into the nature of atomic particles. ASCAP is
founded to preserve artistÕs rights.
1902
Heaviside discovers the atmospheric layer named after him (this layer reflects radio waves and explains why radio waves can go beyond line of sight). Poulsen discovers the arc generator (used in lots of monster movies). William James writes Òthe Varieties of Religious ExperienceÓ. Peter Rabbit is penned (Many famous childrenÕs books were written with Jupiter in Aquarius). ÒHound of the BaskervillesÓ, a Sherlock Holmes novel, is written.
1890
Dismissal of Bismarck is the big political news. The Swiss initiate Social Security. ÒHedda GablerÓ, the play by Ibsen, is performed. ÒThe Picture of Dorian GreyÓ about a man who avoids old age, for a while. The first English electrical power station is put online. The influenza epidemic reaches its height. The first film shows appear in New York. Rubber Gloves are used for the first time in surgery (an antiseptic measure).
1878
Electric street lighting is introduced in London. The microphone is invented. ÒHMS PinaforeÓ with its Peter Principle humor, pokes fun at the establishment. The Congress of Berlin signals a major shift in Europe. BismarckÕs Anti-Socialist laws start here and end in 1890, the next Jupiter in Aquarius period where Bismarck is ousted.
1866
ÒCrime and PunishmentÓ by Dostoevski is written. ÒBlack FridayÓ on the London stock exchange (others have noted that Jupiter in Aquarius isnÕt good for stocks). Barnardo opens the first home for destitute children (improvements in childrenÕs condition is a focus with Jupiter in Aquarius, as are childrenÕs books).
Major annexations happen in Italy and Prussia.
The seven weeks war (Austria and Prussia) happens in this year. Nobel invents
dynamite (and creates the Nobel Prize to attone for it some years later).
1855
ÒLeaves of GrassÓ by Walt Whitman glorifies the common man. The ÒSong of HiawathaÓ portrays the Native Americans in a better light. The Paris World Fair takes place this year. The Professorship of Technology is founded at Edinborough University.
In medicine, Florence Nightingale pioneers hygienic standards and London modernizes its sewers to fight cholera.
Alexander II of Russia starts his reign.
1843
Charles Dickens wrote ÒA Christmas CarolÓ about a
short-sighted Capricorn who converts to Aquarius (another glorification of
humanity). Dorothea Dix reports to the Massachusetts legislators on the
shocking conditions in the prisons and insane asylums. Congress grants Morse
the money to build the first telegraph line (electronic communications are big
with Jupiter in Aquarius). Fremont crosses the Rockies to California (six years
later the 49er gold rush).
1831
Nat Turner leads the Virginia slave revolt. There are uprisings in Lyon, France. Mass demonstrations in Switzerland lead to liberal legislative reform. Choloroform is invented.
Faraday discovers electromagnetic induction. Darwin sets sail on the HMS Beagle. James Clerk Maxwell is born (major theorist on electromagnetism and field theory). Blavatsky is born (religious (Jupiter) innovation or innovators (Aquarius) is associated with Jupiter in Aquarius). Hugo wrote ÒNotre Dame de ParisÓ about the Hunchback of Notre Dame and his love for a gypsy, a glorification of the odd. I suggest that if you liked the sappy ending of the Disney movie you donÕt read the ending of the book...
The cholera epidemic spreads into central Europe. The first abolishonist paper, ÒThe LiberatorÓ starts in Boston.
1819
Scott writes ÒIvanhoeÓ about chivalry and knights. Bolivar founds Colombia. Walt Whitman is born. Oersted discovers electromagnetism. Juveniles have a law passed restricting their freedom: they arenÕt allowed to work more than 12 hours in a day! This is the first time that the free market system is restricted by a government to aid its people. Freedom of the Press is instituted in France.
1807
Reforms are instituted in Prussia (von Stein). FultonÕs steamship goes up the Hudson. England prohibits the slave trade. Street lighting by gas is initiated (later, during Jupiter in Aquarius, this becomes street lighting by electricity).
1795
Peace of Basle. Long-standing wars tend to end with Jupiter in Aquarius.
1783
Second Peace of Paris, Peace of Versailles happened this year. End of
American War of Independence.
1771
ArkwrightÕs Spinning Mill in England. First industrial plant (wealth (Jupiter) based on technology (Aquarius)).
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