My Planetary Practice: Communing with Jupiter

Using the planetary hours to directly engage with the planetary energies is something I’ve wanted to try for a while. What’s stopped me from starting in the past is the very Taurean pace it takes me to start new habits… As well as an inability to find a convenient and accessible website/app to keep track of the planetary hours.

I tried my best to find a free resource, but I finally decided to take a gamble and spend money on an app. I settled on "Planetary Hours + Widget" which cost me a total of $2.11 The app is moderately accessible with VoiceOver on iOS, and provides a simple way to keep track of the planetary hours. I would definitely recommend if you have the money to spare!

So now, with a way to track the hours, I’ve been able to connect with the planets on a daily basis. Of course, I’m being intentional about choosing to work with Jupiter first.

To start forging my connection to this jolly ol’ gas giant, I decided to start simply. Every time I noticed that it was the hour, I would take a moment and give Jupiter a quick shoutout. Literally just say, “Hey man, I see you!” and offer up some gratitudes for the blessings Jupiter has already provided me in life.

If I happened to be hungry during the hour of Jupiter, I would eat a strawberry or two in his honor. Did you know strawberries are a Jupiterian fruit? That’s something new I just learned! I’ll have to do more digging to find other Jupiterian foods. Because of course, I’m going to find any way possible to incorporate snacking into honoring the planets!

Anyways, this morning (June 3, 2021) was the first Thursday since I started working with Jupiter. I woke up bright and early so I could do a meditation for Jupiter’s hour on Jupiter’s day. I dabbed some peppermint oil onto my wrists and laid in my bed to start meditating.

I wasn’t expecting much to happen. But to my surprise, my brain just started downloading information from the planet. I explored different ways that Jupiter can be conceptualized in astrology. The most prominent thought to cross my mind was how Jupiter can be associated with accessibility and equity. This train of thought is actually what inspired me to start documenting my journey working with the planets.

I have this unique opportunity to interface with the planets in a way that most people choose not to- connecting without an emphasis on the visual. By creating an accessible practice for myself and sharing my discoveries, perhaps others will be inspired to find new ways of connecting that work best for them.

There’s not much to summarize here, as this is only the beginning of my saga with Jupiter. So feel free to stay tuned to see how my practice deepens and grows!