Be the conjunction you wish to see in the world

Today’s Venus-Jupiter conjunction in Cancer is 2026’s most hyped-up favourable transit. To conjoin is to unite; today, the two benefics embrace at 25 degrees Cancer, Jupiter’s exaltation sign. Imagine the two most fortunate planets having a cozy cookie-scented bubble bath, cuddling, giggling, bonding over inside jokes. The vibe oozes ease, flirtation, optimism, generosity and affection, likely to be most strongly felt if you've got strong Cancer placements, cardinal angles, water placements, or if your Ascendant rulers are Venus or Jupiter. 

Venus-Jupiter energy is generally buoyant but can easily spill over into indulgence, brattiness and entitlement. Gratitude and grace can go a long way making the goodness of this auspicious moment last longer. On a mundane astrology level, Venus-Jupiter energy in the sign of Cancer is about growth, expansion and extended ripple effects: reports of a deadly magnitude 7.8 earthquake and tsunami risk in Mindanao, Southern Philippines and disaster warnings throughout Southeast Asia and the Pacific are close-to-home examples of the the darker expressions of Venus-Jupiter in action.

Some prompts for being more intentional about your Cancer Venus-Jupiter conjunction experience:

~ With whom do I feel most spiritually at home? How can I keep these people present in my life? How can I lower my defenses and show love and openness to those who matter most? 

~ What does safety mean to me? 

~ When was the last time I felt enthusiastic? What was I doing, who was I with? How can I preserve enthusiasm even when things get tough? How can I make my enthusiasms understood by those who matter? 

~ What can I change about my self-talk and self-presentation to invite the curiosity and companionship of people and energies I long for? 

~ Whose voices do I let into my life the most? What kind of books, podcasts, social media, conversations, parties, and IRL gatherings do I actually want more of? How can I make space for ideas and cultural forms that enable me to embody my highest self?

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