Jupiter in Astrology

Planetary Bodies: The Meaning of the Planets, Part 6

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Jupiter in Astrology

Jupiter expresses themes of luck, travel, philosophy, education, publishing, and religion. Jupiter is associated with the zodiac sign of Sagittarius and the Ninth House. In Astrology, Jupiter is known as “the great expander” and essentially brings abundance to whatever it touches upon, for better or worse. Careful what you wish for. Jupiter has a grand entrance and magnifies surrounding energies.

It is experiential and drives our curiosities. Generally speaking, Jupiter is considered spontaneous. However, placed in a Fixed Sign like Scorpio or Cardinal Sign like Cancer, it’s likely to be more reserved. This planet is associated with optimism and enjoyment. It has an adventurous spirit and sense of entitlement.

The exploratory nature of Jupiter can depict an ease for learning in our natal chart, or a need to remain non-committal in relationships. Jupiter can facilitate our having the experiences we desire, but they are just ephemeral bursts of profound joy.

Leaving your comfort zone puts you into the domain of Jupiter. Fortunately, it’s a resilient planet that encourages us to learn, grow, and find purpose. Jupiter’s spacious nature means this isn’t a planet that likes to be confined; a claustrophobic challenge for those who have Jupiter as the focal planet in a T-Square, or who have it intercepted in their natal chart.

It takes Jupiter around 12 years to complete a journey through all 12 zodiac signs. It Stations Retrograde about every nine months, journeying backward for around four months. Transits involving Jupiter reoccur every 12 years, and when Jupiter makes its way back to our natal placement, we experience a Jupiter Return.