Mercury, Jupiter, & Chiron. “I Know What To Do, I Just… Can’t”

This week’s transits are very interesting. We’ve got three interconnected transits on the table:

• Jupiter in Cancer squaring Mercury in Libra

• Mercury in Libra opposing Chiron in Aries

• Chiron in Aries squaring Jupiter in Cancer

These aspects hit deep, because they’re showing us a problem we’ve been avoiding while also revealing the emotional baggage that’s at the root of why we avoided it to begin with.

In other words, there’s no hiding from the truth, even if we are still holding back from acting.

It’s the last bit that’s crucial, but let’s get to that in a minute. Right now we’re going to look at the different elements.

Jupiter in Cancer squaring Mercury in Libra is like seeing the pile of laundry, knowing you need to wash it, and then sitting back down because you still have a clean t-shirt somewhere in the closet.

• Mercury in Libra is sharp, diplomatic, and notices every imbalance in the room. It sees the mess, knows the solution, and even writes a pro/con list on how best to fix the problem. It’s basically the planet whispering, “Hey, this is off, let’s fix it.”

• Jupiter in Cancer is nurturing, supportive, and very into personal growth. It nods along, saying, “Yes. Let’s do this. Let’s make things right…”See, Jupiter is all about saying yes. But when in Cancer, it’s also deeply attached to comfort and security. So, instead of getting up and doing the thing, Jupiter finishes with, “Can we do the thing, later? We will totally get to that, at some point. But I have been so overworked lately and need a little down-time before I start another project.” You know… Self-care is part of growth too, right?

Mercury in Libra Opposition to Chiron in Aries is like seeing the pile of laundry, knowing you need to wash it, and then sitting back down because the last time you washed clothes someone criticized you, and you don’t want to risk that again.

• Chiron in Aries is the wounded healer that highlights our “pain point.” In this case, the pain is about independence, existence, and asserting yourself. It’s that little voice saying, “I’m not sure I’m the right person to do this,” “I don’t have the authority to do this,” or “If I do this for myself, I’ll lose the support I actually need.” It’s the hesitation that makes you second-guess taking the lead, even when you know exactly what’s broken and how to fix it. Instead of claiming your space, you shrink back, hoping someone else will step in, which just keeps the cycle spinning.

  
  

Chiron in Aries Square Jupiter in Cancer  is like seeing your favorite shirt in the pile of dirty laundry, and really wishing you could wear it, but the last time you did laundry you turned everything pink. Mom yelled at you and told you never to touch the laundry again. Laundry is Mom’s job, so you just have to sit and wait for her to do it.

This square exposes how clinging to nurturing environments (even loving ones) can prevent real healing, while leaping into independence without support feels raw and terrifying.

Chiron here says: “Sure, you want to stand up for yourself, but don’t you remember all the times you got burned for doing that?” It’s the ache of doubting your right to take up space, lead, or even exist without apology. In Aries, this wound gets sharper because when in the sign of Aries, the instinct is to demand boldness and action. Here, Chiron pokes at the exact place we hesitate to embody that boldness.

So, when you put all three transits together, you get: I know what’s wrong. I know what needs to change. But the thought of doing the work we need to do is terrifying, because we have tried and failed before.

Remember above where I said: “In other words, there’s no hiding from the truth, even if we are still holding back from acting.”

Right now, the universe is pointing at the obvious

It's asking, “So… are you going to do something about it?

It’s the last bit that’s crucial because while Mercury is going to move away from this transit, Jupiter and Chiron are going to remain within a 3-degree square for the rest of the year.

Right now, Mercury is showing us the problem. Pay attention. This is the moment of clarity, but it’s temporary. What remains after is the test.

Jupiter wants to support, to grow, and to expand through comfort and belonging. But let’s not forget that in Cancer, Jupiter is exalted and can sometimes go overboard. It can smother, cling, or enable under the guise of love. Instead of truly helping someone grow, it may keep them cozy, comfortable, and a little too dependent.

Chiron represents our pain point, but it is also a teacher. It won’t let you forget where it hurts because staying in the same situation will always cause pain. Only through facing a problem and making conscious changes to how we deal with that problem can we avoid it in the future.

And there is the struggle. The ability to advocate for oneself (which is painful) is going to be tempted into complacency. In order to act, one must silence their fears, find their voice, and step out of the comfort zone.

So, are you going to get up and do the laundry?