Hawaii - Astrogeography Oahu, 2018
Some of you may know that I will be returning to Hawaii this year, again on my birthday November 6th, to Kauai.
What you may not know is that I’ve been to Hawaii once before; on my birthday as well, back in 2018.
I booked that trip solo, but then ended up having someone join me (someone I was seeing at the time that could add a whole new flavour too), but realistically I was drawn to go to Hawaii and I knew I wanted to do it as something special for my birthday. He left the morning of my birthday and at the time it felt kind of sad, but I was also grateful to have those last two days in Hawaii alone.
Back in 2018 I had just recently moved cities - from Saskatoon to Calgary in May 2018 - started and quit a job in 4 months (the first time I had ever done that in my life), and was working to figure out what I truly wanted to do with my life. I had gone to San Francisco in September and then taken my Level I Reiki later in September 2018. Can we just note HOW in the midst of my Saturn Return I was?!
(I just realized that there is a pattern emerging with my trips planned for this year…. a similarity of timelines! I will be going to San Francisco in August of this year and then Vancouver in September, and then Kauai in November.)
On November 6th 2018 I turned 29. I spent most of the day solo in Honolulu, Oahu. I laid on the beach soaking up the sun and then I did something I had always wanted to do - a SUP Yoga class! I have the most beautiful pictures from that day and had the best time enjoying two things I love. The next day - my last day in Hawaii - I paddleboarded and had the most amazing and unexpected experience with a massive sea turtle coming right up to my board! It startled me, but also felt like magic.
It’s funny how there was heartbreak on that trip, and how when I look back at my journals, that is the consuming narrative for me in many of the moments. But there was also hope and love and joy and gratitude. And looking back what I remember most is the magic.
I remember feeling like this was a new beginning for me.
I remember looking at a picture of me at a temple in Hawaii and I was glowing (my partner made fun of me for looking so pale in the photo, which is so true LOL but I also knew this was Reiki energy. I could feel it).
What’s also significant and synchronistic about all of this is that the journal I had at the time (started October 12th) has an iridescent unicorn on the front with the words, “Stay Magical”.
On August 20, 2018 I created “The Fair One” Instagram account. I started blogging thoughts on Wordpress on August 15, 2018 apparently (so interesting to look back!) But I didn’t start posting to Instagram until December 2, 2018. That was the moment I decided to be more seen.
All of this information may seem random, but something tells me I’m being drawn to reflect on it all because it’s all tied together and significant…
Ok, so.
Oahu. Astrogeography. At this point I’m not 100% sure if I was aware of Astrocartography. I was learning about Human Design and diving deeper into all of this myself.
Later, reflecting back, I see the significance of this place for me.
Oahu specifically is part of my Jupiter MC Line Zenith.
Now that might be a lot of random words for some people, so let’s break it down:
Jupiter - is the planet of expansion
MC Line - career, status, how people see you, and potentially a place for success and recognition*
Zenith - on MC lines alone, this is where the maximum energy of this line is felt
Jupiter MC - “If you are drawn to this line it may have some clues on where you are called to serve… this is also a great location to visit or work with if you are seeking clarity in your life’s work.”*
Um, HELLO!! Can we already see how of COURSE I was drawn to this line and this energy - and of course the specific spot where it’s at its maximum level?! Even looking back I am amazed and fascinated at how things can be so synchronistic.
I was in the midst of my Saturn Return - probably going to make a future post on all of that - but simply put, this is the time in our lives when we really get shaken up at/around age 29 to get put on our life path. Some astrologers also say this is truly the shifting point of when we become adults and step into our own unique selves. I was very much so grappling with so many things at this time - who I wanted to be as a person, what I wanted to do with my life, how I wanted to serve others and spend my time, who I wanted to romantically be with and how I wanted to show up in relationships.
Now, let’s get a little deeper into the astrology and Human Design and add some more layers as well:
Jupiter in my birth chart - is in my 8th House, which is ruled by Scorpio (hi, could I be any more Scorpio? ~please read in Chandler Bing’s voice lol). Placements here are related to intimacy, money and wealth, and your relationship to self-worth.
Jupiter in my birth chart - in the sign of Cancer, a water sign. And hold the theme of searching for connection to self - your spirit and intuition.
It’s like you mix all these pieces together and of course Jupiter (lucky), Cancer (water), and all these themes make beautiful sense to be drawn to Hawaii for support and clarity in such ways.
In the wise words of Erin Rogers (who I took my astrocartography course with) and how she defines Jupiter and Human Design: “Jupiter is the place where we find our life story, how we fit in, what gifts and opportunities life brings us, and how we receive them. Jupiter has enormous influence over our gates and channels, second only to the Sun. It helps us figure out where we fit into society and figure out: what role do we play?”
Jupiter in my Human Design:
Jupiter in conscious gate 39 and unconscious gate 15.
Gate 39 - The Gate of Provocation. “Create change from emotional stillness, emotional awareness, working out our own feelings; located in the Root Center.”* Jenna Zoe also calls this the Gate of Provoking with Consciousness.
Gate 15 - Gate of Extremes - “Extreme rhythms, demands change of personal cycles, love of humanity, concern for others; located in the G Center.”*
For me, Gate 15 is also the gate of acceptance and love of others - able to accept everyone’s extremes around us, not needing to get caught up in the views of any one person and respecting that we all have a different perspective.
For those that are still here, let’s just synthesize all this information and what I think it means.
To me, this feels obvious that I would be drawn to a place where I could be quiet and have internal peace to reflect on my career path forward. My love and acceptance of others is a huge part of that gift.
My ability to carry Reiki energy with me wherever I go and embody it was on full display this trip as well. This loving energy.
It brought into focus that while I can have love for someone, it doesn’t mean we need to be together romantically anymore and it’s ok to let go.
This trip reminded me that I am allowed to do the things I love - I LOVED being in nature. Again, why I was so drawn to Hawaii - the lush green landscape, the bright clear blue ocean, the magic of the rainforest and waterfalls. We did hikes and drove around the island and were able to soak in the nature and the essence of being held and floating in the salt water. And moving with its rhythms in the waves, in the yoga movements on a board, and stand-up paddle boarding along its shores.
I love to travel. I love to explore. learn, and understand other cultures and their unique stories and histories. I love to be there to experience it first hand.
Looking back at my journal and my last day there, November 7th 2018, as I mentioned I had gone out paddleboarding before heading to the airport. I had been wanting to see a turtle on my trip but hadn’t up til this point (hours before leaving) - my journal reads, “Mother Earth answering my call of wanting to see a turtle, reassuring me that everything else I’m asking for will also come. Like a new career path. A new passion. I need guidance. I will listen. The ocean still flows within me.” And continues.. “To live in abundance. To keep healing me. To release old romantic patterns. To welcome new love. To release the old “should” career path. To welcome new meaningful work, love, light. To continue to travel, seek the world with curiosity. Open my heart. To the world. To those I love.”
Love these words.
What’s also funny is that for a few days/weeks after this trip apparently I had dreams of being pregnant - when I look back at my journal that’s the first sentence on a few days after. To me, pregnant dreams don’t always mean the birth of a child, but simply the birth of something new, a new idea, a new way of being…
This was such a magical and meaningful trip where I embodied a lot of energies and this was a supportive place for me to really do so. I also know that going back this year will be like a closing of a cycle in one sense, and a continuation in another. (In fact, I did an Instagram live on February 19, 2022 that you can find on my Instagram where we talk in more detail about all these energies!)
I look forward to my trip this year in November 2022. I know Kauai holds magic for me.
Thanks for reading!
Let me know in the comments if you have any questions or insights as well!
XO
Jenna
*credit to Erin Rogers for these definitions