11/19/25
Jupiter in Cancer is retrograde until March 11, 2026. this is a good time to look back on what developments have taken place from August 2025-November 2025, as Jupiter goes back over the territory it has already covered. Cancer represents the begining of summer, so the sign Cancer can show us where we blossom, how we are blossoming and ushering in a time of shining in our full growth, like the beautiful flowers and trees of summer time.
What have we been learning and/or growing in our lives that brings new developements, new ways of functioning in our own worlds? How have we been resistant to things and/or people along the way – Cancer is the Crab – with a hard shell. Take this retrograde period to gain some insights into how you can soften and open up the the new direction you are being guided to take, or are already taking steps into.
Working with the Stars and Constellations: Vega
Meditation and visualization
- Calm and clarity: Visualize Vega’s blue-white light wrapping around you to soothe anxiety and emotional distress.
- Intuitive connection: Use its energy to open your mind and connect to a sense of something vast and ancient.
- Healing balm: Imagine its cleansing light washing over you, bringing a sense of serenity and emotional balance.
Creative and intellectual pursuits
- Inspiration: Turn to Vega for heightened artistic inspiration and creative breakthroughs.
- Cosmic alignment: Use its energy to work towards cosmic alignment and intellectual stimulation.
- Focus on the “Harp”: Connect with the mythical lyre of Orpheus, which was said to have such a beautiful sound that even inanimate objects were moved by it.
Mythological and symbolic connections
Babylonian myth: Consider its connection to the goddess Gula or the idea of a “Messenger of Light”.
Greek myth: Focus on the lyre of Orpheus, representing the power of music and art.
East Asian myth: Reflect on the story of the Weaver Girl (Zhinü), represented by Vega, who is allowed to meet her lover only once a year.
Working with the energy of the Pleides
Working with the Pleiades in an esoteric sense involves connecting with the star cluster for spiritual growth, healing, and gaining wisdom through practices like meditation, visualization, and ritual. This can include seeking clarity, developing psychic abilities, and accessing ancestral or cosmic knowledge. Key methods include open-mindedness, using symbols and frequencies, working with channelers, and developing personal intuition to receive guidance and insights from this celestial source.
Methods for connecting with the Pleiades
- Meditation and visualization: A core practice is meditating with the intent to connect with the Pleiades, visualizing oneself within their energy field to facilitate communication and receive guidance.
- Open mind: Approach the practice with a receptive and curious mindset, releasing preconceived notions to allow for a deeper connection.
- Ritual and offerings: Some traditions involve rituals or making offerings to the Pleiades to attract their energies, blessings, and virtues for specific purposes like spiritual healing or enhancing abilities.
- Symbolism and frequencies: Incorporate Pleiadian symbols and frequencies into your spiritual practice to help attune your energy to their vibration.
- Intuition and inner guidance: Ultimately, the connection is personal and intuitive. Trust your inner guidance and intuition as you engage in these practices.
- Seek guidance: Consider working with experienced channelers or intuitive practitioners who have a connection with the Pleiades to help facilitate your own connection.
Potential benefits of working with the Pleiades
- Spiritual and mental development: Gain clarity, understanding, and insight, and discover hidden or forgotten things.
- Healing: Overcome fears, heal past wounds, and restore emotional balance.
- Psychic abilities: Develop and increase psychic and intuitive abilities, such as enhanced inner sight or dream work.
- Cosmic consciousness: Access deeper levels of consciousness and spiritual knowledge.
- Ancestral knowledge: Rediscover and connect with ancestral wisdom.
Working with Fixed star Alphecca
Working with the sacred energy of the fixed star Alphecca, the brightest star in the constellation Corona Borealis, involves leveraging its associations with beauty, empathy, harmony, and empowerment. It is also associated with “inner royalty,” helping individuals to become the “rightful ruler of your life”.
The primary methods for connecting with this energy involve intention setting, meditation, and ritual work.
Key Themes of Alphecca’s Energy
Alphecca is often considered a star of mystique and transformative power, bridging the physical and spiritual realms. Its core energies include:
- Empathy and Compassion: It encourages a softening in interactions with others and fosters understanding and cooperation in relationships.
- Self-Love and Boundaries: Working with Alphecca requires showing up for oneself, standing firm in boundaries, and releasing guilt around personal desires.
- Creativity and Inspiration: The star’s energy is believed to be a source of inspiration for art, poetry, and other forms of creative expression.
- Guidance and Protection: Many believe Alphecca acts as a guardian light, offering support during challenging times and providing reassurance.
- Inner Royalty and Empowerment: Rituals associated with Alphecca aim to reclaim personal power, enhance inner and outer radiance, and embody leadership qualities.
Practical Methods for Working with Alphecca
You can integrate Alphecca’s energy into your life through various spiritual practices:
- Meditation and Focus: Meditating or focusing on Alphecca can be a powerful tool for deep introspection and self-discovery. This can help you connect with your higher self and uncover your true purpose.
- Intention Setting and Rituals: Use Alphecca’s influence to strengthen rituals related to:
- Healing Relational Blocks: Focus on reconciliation and creating coherence in strained relationships.
- Cultivating Self-Worth: Set intentions to dissolve shame around being seen and celebrated.
- Embodying the “Queen/Empress” Archetype: Engage in practices that help you embody wise, poised feminine leadership.
- Astrological Timing: Alphecca is the brightest star in the constellation Corona Borealis, which is best observed in June. You might find that working with its energy during this time enhances its potency.
- Creative Expression: Channel its energy into making art, writing, or other forms of creative expression to heal and promote self-expression.
- Embracing Vulnerability: The energy encourages individuals to see vulnerability as a strength, reminding them that courage lies in opening one’s heart despite past wounds.
- Physical Talismans: Some traditions involve wearing a talisman or using other objects associated with the star to bring its influence into daily life.
By focusing on these principles and practices, individuals may experience emotional healing, stronger interpersonal connections, and a greater sense of personal empowerment and harmony.