Jupiter in Ardra ~ Keep your teaching under control

Jupiter, the planet of travel and education, is in pada (part) two of Ardra between June 28th and July 13th, 2025, the nakshatra symbolized by a Teardrop.

This is an intense and transformative part of the sign of Gemini, where your knowledge is hard-won and you venture into areas where other people may not feel comfortable or dare to go. Ardra is ruled by Rudra, the Storm God, and brings a sudden burst of temperament that builds up gradually after you first take a cool and detached approach to your subject. Pada two of this asterism relates to Capricorn navamsha, the sub-chart of marriage and spirituality, which is also known for a disciplined and controlled emotional style, and a similar ability to keep your head in a crisis.

The Saturn influence here sees you second-guessing every situation and trying to create a fall-back position, where you don’t trust your luck and simply go with the flow. Jupiter’s natural approach is spontaneous and adventurous, however, so try not to become so risk-averse that you miss out on an opportunity, or do not enjoy your moment when it arrives. From June 30th, Jupiter sits between the sweet energies of Mercury and Venus, and you find support in your desire to teach and travel. Speak your truth clearly, even if you are saying something others don’t wish to hear, and some people will recognize your honesty.

Education and spirituality are favored at this time and you may have a knowledge offering that is taken up at a higher level. The mutual influence between radical Rahu and Jupiter also has an affinity for Ardra, and going out on a limb means you can spread your message to a sympathetic audience.