i don’t know that i’m generous, but i get a lot more out of giving someone something than buying for myself

Yes, even as a child. Jupiter in Cancer.

That explains alot. It isn’t about having lots of money for me, it is being able to do for others when I want to. Lack of funds can really make me feel down because I can’t just buy a goody or a present for someone I love. I am the furthest thing from a miser that there could ever be. My Jupiter conjuncts Saturn in the fifth house.

I definitely believe that concept is true.

Oh yeah! I think it makes many, many people more satisfied during the day, to give someone even a little thing you perceive that they truly want or need. You don’t have to constantly have a generous attitude, even. The Art of Living ashram, for instance, makes you do Seva or service for a portion of your time, you work in the kitchen or the garden or other places. It makes a lot of people happy. Some come just to do it.

Can any people with Scorpio speak up about this topic? I get the sense from my Scorpio friends that they don’t think it means much to give to just anybody. You give to the people in your inner circle. I love to help strangers out, to take a few extra steps, but am unreliable when it comes to steady help for my loved ones. I think many Scorpios would find such random, blind generosity to no matter who somewhat silly. Kind of like how I’ve seen Plutonians talk about the pointlessness (I couldn’t think of another word) of casual sex.

Dina, that’s an interesting idea about Scorpios. They rule resources, other people’s money, etc (conceptually)…it may make sense for a Scorpio to have a direction for their generosity–it could be more effective to them that way.
Don’t know about the Plutonian/sex idea, that hasn’t been my experience.

I do see a correlation with generosity/happiness. My generosity is of a psychological kind. Being kind to people is a generous act.

oh Becca I totally think it’s true! I also think sharing knowledge is a generous act…I have a professor and every time I ask a question, she answers it completely and thoroughly. You wouldn’t believe the amount of people who are stingy when it comes to sharing things.

And I know you are very forthcoming with your own knowledge, especially being a librarian…and look at how generous Elsa is with her knowledge!
I’m very grateful for this.

Interesting, you guys! Also, generosity can come with sharing information/telling stories for nosy people like me. A girl in my nonfiction class wrote a story that told pretty extensively about her life, I was very grateful. I’m glad you redirected the generosity thing to remind us that giving doesn’t just mean by money. We forget that giving, particularly giving the right thing isn’t easy. When it comes to acting toward someone in a way that fills their emotional needs, things get way more complex. I know I bow out of that kind of generosity a lot. Anyone can give a present.

oh.
ok. i guess i can consider myself generous.
mroe like i feel i have to give what i can to keep the energy flowing. it does no good to keep it locked up in my head (the current only flows if the circuit is complete) and kindness/a smile feel good anyway.