Jupiter-Uranus conjunction in Aries 0 degrees: Updated

The conjunction of Jupiter-Uranus in Aries is getting close. Right now, the excitement and anticipation should begin to increase as we all begin to feel the abundance of this transit. Jupiter is a great expansive energy and when it contacts another planet it expands the body of the archetype. The conjunction in astrology is a potent aspect by itself, but the meeting of these two planets occurs at a cardinal degree (0) which is said to be critical. The predictions for this pairing aligning in the sky are exhaustive, but we know something significant will happen and astrologers are predicting a scientific breakthrough of some kind at this juncture.

On a personal level the transit coincides with freedom, new possibilities, and exciting sense of what the future could hold. It foretells a phase of good fortune, windfalls and new friendship. The spirit of rebelliousness beckons and a brand new futuristic worldview. In Mythology, Prometheus/Uranus stole fire from Zeus/Jupiter to give to mankind and was punished by Zeus for his willfulness. Each time this pair come together the myth is reenacted and we advance towards a more "god like" position. However, with great discoveries and enhanced knowledge, we must handle them with even greater responsibility.

Astrologer Liz Greene, was introduced to astrology during a transit of Jupiter-Uranus which formed a conjunction in Gemini in the 7th house. After a meeting with astrologer Mrs Hickey, she was urged to explore astrology further. I do own all of the books she has written on astrology and she is considered a leading expert in the field and has benefited many astrology students.

Quote from "Astrology of Fate" by Liz Greene and insight into the transit on a personal level:

Naturally I was quick to inspect the transits and progressions in operation at the time of my meeting with Mrs Hickey and its subsequent repercussions. The most striking transit at work was Jupiter passing through Gemini and making a direct station on my natal Uranus in the seventh house. This is a classic interpretation of a 'fated' (or synchronous) encounter, which brought opportunities in its wake but left my life as quickly as it had come. I have learned since to pay close attention to the transit of Jupiter, for although they often pass quickly and without noticeable concrete benefits for the person who is waiting for heaven to shower manna on him, they often coincide with opportunities which can greatly expand one's vision and understanding. But one must act on such openings which appear in the curtain that masks the inner world. We might do well to remember Zeus, who with lightning quickness pursues and mates his chosen paramours, and then vanishes as quickly, leaving them fertilized with a semi-divine child to bear.

In 1969, the first Moon landing occurred during a Jupiter-Uranus conjunction in Libra (0 degrees). Jupiter is the largest body in the solar system and its expansive nature governs large adventures. Uranus rules science, astrology, progressive movements, outer-space and futuristic inventions. Therefore,  "One giant leap (Jupiter) for man, one giant leap for mankind" (Uranus) really does capture the essence of the time. According to astrologer Barbara Goldsmith, "these are times when some kind of significant breakthrough happens for the world."

The 1983 conjunction in Sagittarius coincided with the first woman to travel into space and first African American entered the solar system later that year. We also saw the greatest bigamist go to trial. Giovanni Vigliotto marred 104 women across 14 countries and was sentenced to 28 years in prison. The final episode of M*A*S*H was the most watched episode and it appears that we all gather around our television sets during these planetary movements.  T.V is the universal medium and transmits to a large mass of people.

Amidst the Jupiter/Uranus conjunction in Aquarius in 1997, it was announced that the first sheep had been successfully cloned. Bill Clinton banned funding research into human cloning. The first ever space burial occurred on April the 21st of that year. Pegasus carried the remains of 24 people to the stars. I hope they rest in space (bad joke).  Princess Diana died in August, and the funeral was another massive television event with 2 billion people tuning in to watch. The birth of another set of septuplets happened in November and was the first case that all survived past infancy. Predicted world events are the Fifa world Cup in June/July in 2010, The International Space Programme will record its longest occupation in space history. 

The Twelve Gates Predictions

A space exploration into new territory and discovering something new about space. Plenty of political excitement and new leader/new reform. Some kind of knowledge that leads to a breakthrough  in science, astrology, astronomy and in all types of technology. In fact, all Uranus related subjects will do well. A broadcast on television with LARGE ratings.

A new law could bring freedom for parts of society and new developments in religion and all types of higher education. The universe-ty of life can feel more abundant now if you have natal planets plugging into this transit. The Internet could show growth with futuristic looking computers that are faster and new technology. Sports should do exceptionally well at this time and a world record could be broken.