In 1621, the year of the proverbial first Thanksgiving, and one year after the Pilgrims landed in Provincetown, Jupiter, the planet of purpose and of plenty, was in communicative air sign Gemini, ruled by adaptable Mercury. Mercury, meanwhile, was in Jupiter’s home sign, Sagittarius, which is directly opposite Gemini in the zodiac.
Gemini encompasses the concepts of sharing and generosity, while Sagittarius is about exploration and culture. This particularly well-balanced polarity made positive, productive partnership possible for the Pilgrims and their native allies, the Wampanoag and the Nauset. In fact, the alliance lasted for 50 years.
That first feast took place just after the autumn harvest. Now that it’s set in November, we celebrate it when the Sun is in Sagittarius. Thanksgiving, then, is ruled by Jupiter. This year, gift-bearing Jupiter is in air sign Aquarius, the sign of idealism and connectedness. Jupiter in Aquarius amplifies barrier-breaking and bringing together diverse people and ideas — much like that first Thanksgiving, but with a greater emphasis on fairness and justice.
Taking a walk around Provincetown, you might notice the names of those original colonists on our street signs, taverns, and inns: Bradford, Standish, Carver, Winslow. We even have a 252-foot-tall monument to commemorate the landing of the Pilgrims and the signing of the Mayflower Compact. What’s missing, however, are the names of their Indigenous neighbors who, sensing the opportunity for alliance — and protection from the nearby Narragansett tribe — kept the colonists from starving.
In the spirit of Jupiter in Aquarius, and so of out-of-the-box thinking, I suggest it might be time for Provincetown to start renaming streets, parks, and buildings to reflect the importance of the Indigenous people who made New England possible. Outer Cape Cod is Wampanoag-Nauset land.
ARIES / ARIES RISING
March 21 – April 19
Your confidence loses its aggressive overtones this week. Feel free to self-promote but remember to give love in order to receive it.
TAURUS / TAURUS RISING
April 20 – May 20
Turn up the dial on your charm and self-assertion. Pleasure and projects are yours to pursue.
GEMINI / GEMINI RISING
May 21 – June 20
Try not to get a big head this week. Your outlook is broad but beware the burden of mistakes that come when you don’t pay attention to the details.
CANCER / CANCER RISING
June 21 – July 22
Keep a cool exterior despite any inner turmoil. Big changes are best welcomed without hesitation.
LEO / LEO RISING
July 23 – Aug. 22
You are more determined than ever to achieve goals. Happily harness your compulsive tendencies to get things done.
VIRGO / VIRGO RISING
Aug. 23 – Sept. 22
Try a bit of humility even if you feel like you’re on top of the world. Don’t lose sight of the small things.
LIBRA / LIBRA RISING
Sept. 23 – Oct. 22
Let your desires be emboldened. Everyone knows how special you are. Remember to shower affection upon others, too.
SCORPIO / SCORPIO RISING
Oct. 23 – Nov. 21
Your tendency to disarm with charm gets a little less threatening this week. Sure, you can receive love, but can you remember to give it, too?
SAGITTARIUS / SAGITTARIUS RISING
Nov. 22 – Dec. 21
You’re thinking big but don’t forget to read the fine print. Stay humble and stay grounded for maximum results.
CAPRICORN / CAPRICORN RISING
Dec. 22 – Jan. 19
You’ll be digging deep this week to unblock yourself. Insecurities may harbor important lessons to face and to overcome.
AQUARIUS / AQUARIUS RISING
Jan. 20 – Feb. 18|
Lean into your personal transformation by acknowledging your obstacles and taking the time to unlock their secrets.
PISCES / PISCES RISING
Feb. 19 – March 20
Sometimes you get so focused on the bigger picture that you miss the trees for the forest. Dig into the details.
