Jupiter, the planet of luck.
Jupiter has been traditionally known by astrologers as the planet of luck. It is the first of the “outer” planets and relates to the wider social world. The Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus and Mars are personal planets, and make quicker transits across the zodiac, whereas Jupiter takes 12 years. It spends approximately a year in each sign and it is currently making its third transit in my natal Jupiter (yes you can guess how old I am!) Now Jupiter is a benefic planet, it is quite a nice planet and its effects are usually positive. It represents the “higher mind” and therefore relates to philosophy, religion, spiritual beliefs and higher education. The sign which it is placed at the time of birth will highlight the areas how the higher mind is expanded. It will show the areas of where we are lucky, hoe we will achieve and how we will ultimately prosper. Jupiter is all about advancement and its only downside that it can lead to overconfidence and weight gain with certain transits. It is after all the planet of “expansion.” Currently Jupiter is in Scorpio and for you readers this will have an effect on you as it will form some sort of relationships with your natal planets of the sun, moon, mercury etc. For me it marks a significant turning point in my life as it is currently conjunct my natal Jupiter which is also in the sign of scorpio and as with all Jupiter returns every 12 years will be the beginning of a new identity for me. Go on; see if you can think of something significant in the way of opportunities that have risen in your life at the ages of 12, 24, 36, 48 etc. The real test is that you must positively react to the opportunities that Jupiter hands you on a plate and never, ever underestimate yourself, because it is all there waiting for you. Jupiter is the planet that tells us to have faith. Also, if Jupiter is the highest planet on your birth chart, success in life is guaranteed.
The sign in which it falls in as I have mentioned earlier describes how you seek to expand your understanding of life; its benefits and your “higher mind,” which incorporates religion, morality, philosophy, psychology, astrology etc.
Jupiter in the signs
Jupiter in Aries
This is someone whose beliefs are so strong that they may think that they are always right. You feel things on a personal level and immediately seize opportunities as they are presented to you or create your own due to this “personal” iniative. The areas in which you are likely to gain is through travel, children, law and through friends.
Jupiter in Taurus
Taurus is a practical sign so these people will apply spiritual or other beliefs to their everyday lives. They may be fixed in their beliefs, but this sign is generous to others in need. You gain through children, marriage and the home, which you love with a passion.
Jupiter in Gemini
This placement means that yopu seek out knowledge and facts. You need to communicate with others what you learn through the wriiten word or pseaking or film. It is a ideal placement for someone who wants to be in the media and who likes travel asthis leads to your understanding of spititual and philosophical isssues. You gain through publishing, education and psychic investigations.
Jupiter in Cancer
As you are atraditionalist with one foot in the past you will hold onto the spiritual and philosophical beliefs of your parents and then hand them down to your own children. Because you are a compassionate creature your understanding of the world will be enhanced through the acts of caring fot others and your benefits will come fom matters relating to the home and family.
Jupiter in leo
Leo is the sign of the show-ooff and the drama queen, so your beliefs may be some what dramatic and you will not keep quiet about them in any way. You are exuberant and proud and will benefit through education, sports or diplomatic issues. You are highly likely to gain from overseas trips.
Jupiter in virgo
You have a strong wotk ethic and like to be of service to others and this is how you will gain and expand your horizons. You are bound by duty and purpose and it is from business and professional pursuits that you will benefit. Travel is likely to be involved in your expansion of your higher beliefs.
Jupiter in libra
Libra is associated with fairness and balance, so for you benefits arise from partnerships and marriage. You gain from other people and the numerous associatios that you make but you need to be careful to promote your own interests more than opting to maintain the general status quo.
Jupiter in scorpio
You were born with your spititual beliefs in place and will delve relentlessly to understand the whys and the wherfores of all things to do with spitituality and how these connect with the nature of reality. Ou are determined and have a lot of willpower which is extremely helpful in overcoming any hurdles. You benefit from all things represented by scorpio such as inheritances and psychic matters.
Next week, I will write about Jupiter in Sagittarius, Capricorn, aquarius and pisces and continue to explain more about the currnt Jupiter transit and what it signifies to us all.
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