In the meantime, did you know that each of the 360 degrees of the zodiac has its own special message? These messages are known as the Sabian Symbols. Each of these symbols or messages was channeled by medium Elsie Wheeler in the 1920’s, for astrologer Dr. Marc Edmund Jones. It was his wish to bring to the world a meaning for each of the zodiac degrees – and the result is a lasting legacy to the astrology world.
Jupiter retrograde currently occupies the 23rd degree of Pisces. Here’s what the Sabian symbol for that degree is: “On a small island surrounded by the vast expanse of the sea, people are seen living in close interaction.” Pisces belongs to the water element; indeed Pisces represents the vast cosmic ocean from which we all come, and to where we will inevitably return. Pisces is the last sign of the zodiac, after all. So the sabian image of a vast expanse of sea really resonates with Pisces. And what of the people seen living in close interaction? Consider that Pisces energy is highly sensitive, and prone to psychic and spiritual experiences. Wherever you have Pisces in your natal chart is that area of life in which you understand on the deepest level of your being that everyone and everything is connected. Separation is an illusion which results from being in human form. We all belong to one vast Cosmic Mind. Think of the waves on the ocean; are they distinguishable from the ocean once they fall?
So, to return to the message of people living in close connection, this speaks to me of the sympathetic vibration we share, of telepathic communication, of being able to read each other’s energy. No matter how vast the planet – how vast the Cosmos, even – we are indeed interacting closely. And Venus retrograde (planet of social interaction and exchange) is in fellow water sign Scorpio (which is also connected to the deeper mysteries of life), as if to validate that we all share an intense and abiding bond. Even today’s Moon in Libra (ruled by Venus) speaks of an emotional need to connect with others.
Because of Jupiter’s presence on Pisces’ 23rd degree, its message is intensified or energized. It’s like a mantra that keeps getting transmitted: We are One. We are One. We are One. Namaste.
