Venus and Mercury in the House of Jupiter

Today Mercury and Venus are in conjunction in the Mutable Fire Sign Sagittarius. These two Planets are also under the Benefic aspect of Jupiter and Rahu, conjunct in the Fixed Fire Sign Leo. 

Rough Yellow Sapphire (Jupiter)

Even though Rahu is widely considered a Malefic, when conjunct with Jupiter Rahu can really add superior strength to the "gains" and "growth" already provided by Jupiter. 

Rough Hessonite Garnet/Gomed (Rahu)

This is a really auspicious placement for Venus and Mercury. Art, romance, relationships, business transactions, financial dealings started during this period will automatically benefit from Lucky Jupiter. 

Rough Tsavorite Garnet (Mercury)

This is the right time for signing contracts, investments, submitting job applications, marriage proposals and launching art related projects. 

Rough White Topaz (Venus)

Mercury will transit into the Cardinal Earth Sign Capricorn on the 9th of February and Venus on the 12th of February, leaving behind both the House ruled by Jupiter and the expanding, growing effect given by the aspect of Jupiter.

Once in Capricorn these two Planets will be aspected by Mars (from the 9th and 12 respectively until the 21st), and also by Saturn (during their whole transit) so plans relating to Venus and Mercury will have a lot higher chance for quick success and growth if those plans are initiated while these Planets are still in Sagittarius under the auspicious influence of the Jupiter Rahu aspect!

Rough Emerald (Mercury)

Wear the Planetary Gems for Mercury and Venus for the next few days and consciously focus on the positive energy that is available right now in order to give your upcoming projects that extra boost and ensure their success! Luckily Diamonds can be worn together with Emeralds at the same time. see more on which gems can be worn together
 

Rough Diamond (Venus)

Retrograde Mercury Enters Sagittarius January 13th

   Today Mercury exits Cardinal Earth Capricorn on its retrograde cycle and reenters the Mutable Fire Sign of Sagittarius. Speedy Mercury is in conjunction with the Sun, tomorrow Mercury will be in exact Inferior Conjunction. This means that Mercury's energy is completely annihilated by the Sun, so for the these three days all financial transactions and business communications should be avoided.

   The Waxing Crescent Moon is in Aquarius, the Fixed Air Sign ruled by Saturn is giving wonderful opportunities for socializing, spending time with friends and family. Don't stay alone, these couple of days are ideal to be around people. If your Birth Chart doesn't indicate otherwise, wear pearls and moonstone to be fully in tune with the growing energy of the Moon. New ideas, new ways of seeing the world, friendships, relationships are the major influences presently available for us from as the Moon transits Aquarius.

   This social and relationship aspect is enhanced by Venus, as the Planet of Beauty, Wealth and Love is leaving Saturn behind. Still in Scorpio, but no longer in conjunction with Saturn, Venus is now fully functional and exuding sexual attraction and strong magnetism. If you have romantic plans, this is a good time for wearing diamonds, white topaz, white sapphire!

 Diamond, the primary gemstone for Venus.

 White Sapphire, the traditional secondary gem recommended by Vedic Astrologers for channeling the energy of Venus.

White Topaz, a relatively inexpensive, yet very effective gem for attracting Love, Romance, Beauty and Wealth.