Jupiter is the planet that represents
the universal principle of expansion. Where it is located in your
chart, by sign and house, reveals where this expansion wants to
express in your life. Jupiter is associated with all aspects of
higher learning and broad fields of knowledge such as psychology,
education, spirituality, healing and law. Those who have a strong
Jupiter influence in their charts, either by aspect with the Sun or
by house position, often find themselves working in these fields of
study.
In India, Jupiter is known as
"Guru" which means teacher or "dispeller of darkness. Jupiter
shows where we get the greatest expansion in our lives and where we
can help others expand in theirs. Jupiter takes approximately one
year to transit or travel through each sign and twelve years to
orbit around the sun. This means that every twelve years, Jupiter
returns to the same position it was at your birth. The Jupiter
return marks the beginning of a brand new, 12-year cycle of growth
and expansion. The year of the Jupiter return is an especially
powerful year as it signifies a recommitment to whatever sign
Jupiter is placed in the natal chart.
If you don't know what sign Jupiter
is placed in your natal chart, you can go to the Jupiter Signs Table
at http://cafeastrology.com/jupitersigntables.html and look it up.
Once you know what sign Jupiter is in you can look below to see your
interpretation. If you have your astrological chart and can
determine which house Jupiter is in, then you can add an extra layer
of delineation. For example, I have Jupiter in Aries in the 10th
house, so I would read the description for Jupiter in Aries plus
Jupiter in Capricorn/10th house. This means that Jupiter for me is a
blend of 1st house and tenth house energies. It's not too
surprising then, that professionally I am a life coach and a
transpersonal counselor specializing in personal empowerment.
Jupiter in Aries/1st House.
With Jupiter in Aries/1st House, the focus is on personal
empowerment and initiation. Jupiter in Aries gives you the courage
and determination to take on new challenges and initiate action.
Jupiter in Aries represents the pioneering spirit, the desire to
forge ahead and be an innovator in one's chosen field. You can use
your Jupiter in Aries to improve yourself through confident and
self-assertive activity.
Jupiter in Taurus/2nd House.
Jupiter in Taurus/2nd House re-connects you with the wisdom of the
natural world. Jupiter in Taurus calls you to learn from the wisdom
of your body and the earth. Jupiter in Taurus is the natural
ecologist who helps us see how inter-connected we are with the
planet. The esoteric ruler of Taurus is the earth so Jupiter in
Taurus helps you expand your consciousness through tuning into the
wisdom of earth-based or indigenous spirituality.
Jupiter in Gemini/3rd House.
Jupiter in Gemini/3rd House, challenges you to balance accumulation
of knowledge (Gemini) with wisdom (Jupiter). If you get too caught
in the pursuit of knowledge you can lose track of the big picture;
your values, ideals and connection with spirit. Jupiter in Gemini
asks you to learn how to discern between useful and expansive
knowledge and knowledge that is without intrinsic meaning for your
life.
Jupiter in Cancer/4th house.
Jupiter in Cancer/4th house individuals are learning to serve others
without losing themselves. This requires tapping into the source of
nurturing energy (filling the cup) so you can serve without regret
or burnout. Unusually compassionate and nurturing, you are learning
the lessons of how to embody these qualities without the
"smothering mother" effect.
Jupiter in Leo/5th house.
Jupiter in Leo/5th house expands your creativity through artistic or
expressive outlets. Combining the Sun (the ruling planet of Leo)
with Jupiter is a very potent recipe for optimism, growth and
creative expression. Jupiter in Leo represents the inner child who
creates their life exactly as they want it to be. You can use
Jupiter in Leo to ignite your inner fire of creativity, innovative
spirit and passion for life.
Jupiter in Virgo/6th house.
Jupiter in Virgo/6th house can be likened to the Buddhist practice
of mindfulness. Virgo is the sign of the concrete mind and on it's
own can emphasize more of the critical aspects of thinking;
analysis, quantification, detail orientation and linear and
sequential processing. With Jupiter in Virgo you have an opportunity
to expand your perception to see both the details and the whole at
the same time.
Jupiter in Libra/7th house.
Jupiter in Libra/7th house creates a strong commitment to the
principles of justice, equality and partnership. The partnership
model is based upon equality and the desire to create win-win
situations for all. Hopefully, this win-win scenario will bring
greater peace and equality to the world, as well. Jupiter in Libra
also represents the expansion (Jupiter) of peace (Libra). Just
remember that the peace you seek in the world begins within
yourself.
Jupiter in Scorpio/8th house.
With Jupiter in Scorpio/8th house, the focus is on expanding
consciousness (Jupiter) through acceptance of the personal shadow
(Scorpio). As you learn to accept the deeper aspects of your
personality; intense emotion, power, and sexuality, you can be a
positive mentor for others. Allowing these "shadow" areas to
just be without judging or projecting them on others brings a new
freedom both personally and collectively.
Jupiter in Sagittarius/9th house.
Jupiter in Sagittarius/9th house teaches you to trust your inner
wisdom and expand your consciousness and understanding. The first
step is to discover how to tap into universal wisdom through your
body, mind, emotions and spirit. Jupiter in Sagittarius represents
universal teachers and teachings that will uplift the masses. You
are being asked to access your own inherent wisdom and share it with
others.
Jupiter in Capricorn/10th house.
Jupiter in Capricorn/10th house combines the idealism of Jupiter
with the realism of Saturn (the ruler of Capricorn). You are the
"practical idealist" who has the ability to manifest and bring
your dreams down to earth. Since you are working with the universal
principles of expansion (Jupiter) and contraction (Saturn), it's
important to create a balance so you can grow and expand in a
sustainable way.
Jupiter in Aquarius/11th house.
Your Jupiter in Aquarius/11th house puts you at the leading edge of
change. Deeply interested in positive evolution that fosters new
collective paradigms, you gravitate to community, political or
social work. Jupiter in Aquarius also indicates an interest in
cutting edge healing technologies that utilize energy, light and
sound. Above all else, you are an advocate for those without a voice
or who are alienated or ignored by mainstream society.
Jupiter in Pisces/12th house.
With Jupiter in Pisces/12th house, you are called to expand your
ability to trust in universal support. By surrendering the illusion
of being in control, you create the possibility of a deeper
experience of faith and trust in the universe to emerge. Jupiter in
Pisces reminds you that you are connected to a larger whole; that
you are not separate from God/Goddess. The key words to facilitate
this process are surrender, faith and trust.