December 18

Retrograde Mercury trine Jupiter

This is the Jack and the Beanstalk planetary trine. Like Jack, you may have foolishly traded a cow for three worthless beans. Derided and mocked by others you tossed them over your shoulder only to discover a magical beanstalk the next morning reaching up to the sky and adventure. Mercury retrogrades often introduce unexpected benefits to those who are willing to trade in a sure thing for something iffy. Whatever your journey you will find the experience to be rewarding – perhaps even more rewarding than the prize itself. In any case your life will be made the richer by this extraordinary planetary transit. Signs most affected: Taurus, Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, and Pisces