Michael Jackson: Jupiter conjunct Neptune

Michael Jackson's recent death has caused a surge of public interest, and he has achieved the status of saint again. I do like him as an artist, and with Jupiter conjunct Neptune in Libra this is an over idealistic sign/aspect, and he is a man who loved peace and harmony. Michael Jackson is the one of the greatest performers who ever lived. As well as helping to pave the way for other black artists, he has been a much loved entertainer around the world. However, he had some turbulent years, and after his death he was like a Phoenix rising from the ashes (Pluntionian). Michael has generously donated millions of dollars to charities, and he has raised a considerable amount of money throughout his "Heal the World Foundation". A highly compassionate nature, and emphasized sensitivity. This song particularly emphasizes the idealism of his natal aspect, it is a beautiful song. You can see the common thread through these three men (Luther, Obama & Jackson), although different in many ways, they all share idealism and hope for a better tomorrow. It becomes easy to understand why deep disappointment and disillusionment can often follow if these dreams are not materialized.

Barack Obama: Jupiter square Neptune

Another man with a Jupiter-Neptune theme powerful in his natal chart is American President Barack Obama. The symbolism repeats in his chart because not only is Jupiter in square to Neptune, but Jupiter is in Neptune's house (12th) and Neptune is in Jupiter's house (9th)! Obama became the first black president to hold office. Obama has worked as a civil rights lawyer, and he has described his earlier troubles to reconcile the social perceptions of his racial inheritance. Below is indeed an incredible speech, he knows how to inspire people and he believes in the "dream".

Martin Luther King: Jupiter in exact trine to Neptune

Martin Luther King in his famous speech said "I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of it's creed " We hold these truths to be self evident: that all men are created equal. Martin was a true example of Jupiter-Neptune, and his dream was to live in a world were no boundaries seperated us, and it doesn't matter what colour what you are.

Martin Luther King was the son of a reverend, he was inspired by Gandhi's success and his non violent activism, King's hope was to deliver a message that would put an end to racial prejudice. King is an icon in human rights, and a martyr. Astrologically King's Jupiter-Neptune is part of a grand trine with Saturn. And Saturn (his Sun's ruler) is placed in the sign of Sagittarius in the 8th house (taboo issues), and this represents his personal struggle in facing racial prejudice (Saggitarian judgements/beliefs) the whole archetypal meaning of Saturn in Sagittarius in the 8th house is powerfully relevant to his mission in life. Jupiter is in Neptune's house (12th) in Taurus, and inner peace is important to him.

Dream Big: Jupiter-Neptune

The aspect is linked to any experience that broadens our awareness, such as the pursuit of knowledge, higher education and travel. Neptune stimulates Jupiter's expansiveness and idealism and this offers wonderful compassion to individuals with this aspect. However, when Jupiter forms a hard aspect to Neptune it may cloud and distort Jupiter's judgement and vision. For Jupiter-Neptune, reality (Saturn) is a bitter pill to swallow. You can often find a powerful religious tone to this natal aspect, and it can be found in the charts of preaches and religious workers. Or even in those people who sacrifice themeselves for a greater cause. When Jupiter and Neptune connect the individual needs to believe in something, and  without  religious faith or beliefs, it can be a dark and bleak reality.

According to atheist Richard Dawkins he contends that faith is merely belief without evidence, a process of non-thinking. A practice he believes only degrades our understanding of the natural world by allowing us to make a claim about reality that is based solely on personal thoughts, and possibly distorted perceptions. Astrologically many Jupiterian's and Neptunian's may strongly disagree with his idea and view of life. Yet, beliefs can not always be proven, and there is truth to his statement that belief is very often without evidence. Jupiter-Neptune can be fanatical in their beliefs, and have grandiose dreams. If these dreams fail, this often leads to great disappointment and disillusionment. Both Jupiter and Neptune are expansive energies and the tendency to overdo things is a potential pitfall, leading them to be unrealistic. Perhaps they are a victim of their own psychology, believing and dreaming that they really can soar. Often there is great impracticality, and excessive idealism, and they may make needless sacrifices for the good of the whole. Tremendous sensitivity is often present, sometimes a love of animals and high compassionate nature and humanitarian impulses. Sue Tompkins has described this aspect as having a misplaced belief in one's own sainthood. However, In the bleakest moments of our times, it helps to have these people around to inspire us to hope and dream for a better tomorrow.