Weekly Mamascopes: June 11- 17

General Astrology Overview for All 12 Signs:

Lucky, expansive Jupiter zips into Gemini this Monday, its new home until June 25, 2013. Partnership opportunities begin pouring in from far and wide. Gemini is the sign of the twins, and Jupiter is the global explorer, making two definitely the magic number during this yearlong Jupiter phase. Think: dynamic duos, long-distance collaborations, and bi-city living. Fire up the webcam! Geography should not limit our ability to join forces with people now, especially since our perfect partners might not be stationed in our hometowns. Interesting factoid: when Jupiter last visited Gemini from June 30, 2000-July 31, 2001, same-sex marriage was legalized for the first time in history in The Netherlands, and it?s a hot-topic issue in the news right now as President Obama just announced his support of same-sex marriage. Expanding the way we define partnerships is a hallmark of Jupiter in Gemini.

For the past year, Jupiter has been parked in patient, plodding Taurus, helping us strengthen our foundations and benefit from slow and steady growth. But now it?s time to pick up the pace?Gemini is active, curious, and sometimes even frenetic.

Jupiter is not altogether comfortable in Gemini. Astrologers refer to this as Jupiter?s ?detriment? position. That?s because Gemini is directly opposite from Jupiter?s ruling sign of Sagittarius, which is one of its power positions. In Sagittarius, Jupiter can fly free, race after big picture prospects, and take major gambles. (We?ll have to wait until 2018 for that cosmic phase.) In Gemini, however, Jupiter is forced to deal with all the little details of everyday life, which can sometimes feel like a slowdown.

The mantra of Jupiter in Gemini could simply be this: think globally, act locally. Becoming an active fixture of a social scene is a big plus during this new Jupiter phase. Gemini rules communication, neighborhood happenings, and local activity. Jupiter in Gemini can leave us ?grounded? in some ways. With airline prices reported to rise this summer, we?re already feeling its influence. Since Jupiter in Gemini also influences our modes of transportation, why not go eco-chic and invest in a sweet bicycle, carpool or use Zipcar, or opt for a hybrid model? We predict that telecommuting will become a more popular option for companies in the year ahead, allowing people to work from remote locations instead of coming in to an office every day. Mobile gadgets, especially cell phones and e-readers (Gemini rules communication devices), could see even more developments, perhaps in speed and image quality.

Jupiter in Gemini also influences education. Skype schools may gain greater popularity, and we may see a wave of charter schools crop up this year. Educational reform is already a hot topic, but expect it to sizzle in the days ahead. A balanced approach to domestic affairs and foreign policy could be where the rubber meets the road in the presidential election.

One important thing to remember during this Jupiter phase: there?s no replacing the power of a face-to-face, real time connection. We may be so caught up in the virtual world of thumb-typing, videoconferencing, and multitasking that we forget to ?just be? with the people who are in our presence. We recommend declaring a patch of time each week where mobile gadgets are off limits, and your focus is on live human interaction. What a concept!

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