Jupiter in Leo the rest of 2026 into the first half of 2027 offers an upbeat trend that encourages you to live life to the fullest. If you’re not feeling that impulse, it’s because it’s being over-shadowed by Saturn and Neptune in Aries, a debilitating and sometimes downright depressing influence.  Yes, it can make you work harder than normal and push you in seeking your goals, but you must have a structured plan. Saturn and Neptune together are reality. In facing these influences and applying yourself to whatever task is at hand you will gain. The challenge is rising above the thought of being dragged down by anything or anyone around you.

My mother once said to me, “We won WWll with our sense of humor.’ Being that my father was in the air force and my mother was making military equipment, their words carried great weight. Certainly not a laughable event in history, but the idea was correct, you have to look beyond the sadness, loss, depression, or tragedy and find something good about life. Perhaps we, as a world are being tested. Fortunately, Mars conjoining Jupiter in November will usher in an uplifting Holiday Season.

For President Trump, however, Saturn in adverse aspect to his Mercury from November to mid-January will not bring good news for him, and this is a negative economic transit. It’s best to hang onto your money and your job. Trump’s popularity fails under this Mercury/Saturn influence. Some significant changes are slated for 2027. Since 2027 adds to eleven the number of illumination it’s going to be interesting.

Try to get as much done as possible before Mars goes retrograde January 10th to April 2nd 2027, as accomplishments will be delayed. The retrograde Mercury/Mars opposition starting the second week of February until early Marsh is troubling. It’s best to try to keep your cool.

Ending on a positive note, Jupiter in favorable trine aspect to Saturn encourages you toward a solid, long-term investments that could even bring lasting happiness or a big relief the first week of April. What’s great about this influence is that it stays withing 3 degrees of each other all the way up to the end of July!