Jupiter

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Jupiter


Qualities
Societal, Extrinsic
Rulership
Rules over Sagittarius

Natural houses
The ninth house

Alternative spelling
none

Jupiter, planet of grandeur, culture and philosophy. It is considered the ruler of Sagittarius, and traditionally it was also the ruler of Pisces (especially in its retrograde mode). Jupiter's natural house is the 9th house.

In the astrological chart, Jupiter is considered a "transpersonal", societal planet, reflecting a function that is larger than one-self. It does not constitute a part of the basic psychological make-up of the personality, but rather lends itself to whatever personal planet it is aspecting.

1 General
- 1.1 Notable astronomical characteristics
- 1.2 Astrological qualities
2 Function
3 Vocations
4 Jupiterian personalities
5 In the chart

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> edit this Notable astronomical characteristics

Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system, and mostly a huge, colorful gas balloon. Jupiter is a system in its own, and its gravitational force pulls heavily on the sun itself. It has helped form the solar system's structure as we know it. It actually has entire groups of asteroids preceding him and following him on his path around the sun. Jupiter is one of the brighter stars in the night's sky.

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Jupiter is societal in that it seeks to establish itself within society, rather in consideration of its prevailing winds or closely in tandem with it. It is extrinsic in that its function is more embracive and social by its nature.

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Jupiter functions on the transpersonal, social level. It is the planet of societal principles, however these may be too abstract and "raw", in need of examination by Saturn to coalesce to a more workable deal. These fine principles may be a bit over the top, probably not so perfectly implementable. A testimony to this is can be found in a more personal frame, for when it is associated with implementing Mars it often results in risk-taking behavior.

Whereas Saturn concerns himself with the structural aspects of society, Jupiter concerns itself with society's spiritual content - its values, beliefs, philosophies, culture, customs and justice. There's some tendency to be embracive of these, however this can be quite altered in more problematic charts, where it can do much to worsen problems and embrace more negative philosophies. It also seeks furthermore to lavish its spiritual contents back upon its surroundings and act in its furtherance. This also is the source of Jupiter's fondness for preaching.

Jupiter enlarges what it touches in the chart. It adds great enthusiasm, self-confidence, belief in oneself. Jupiter comes with a mentality of abundance, and tends to overdo things. Proportions tend to be off on the personal scale. Jupiter is considered the planet of plenty, however it can suffer from wastage and excessive consumption which can be detrimental, especially with the affliction aspects.

Jupiter reflects personalities which seem larger than life - far reaching, grand, and seeming ever optimistic for their goals. Everything is done in a big way. There may be some illusion of grandeur in its contacts.

In general, Jupiter is the home of human culture, and rules over religions. There is often an affinity for religion in Jupiter-influenced individuals, however some locations and afflictions can do much to change that. For example this association is less observable with progressive 11th house locations in native charts, not something that would necessarily contrast with it being in "joy" within this house according to traditional astrology, as it tends to find other positive expressions there. For example this specific location is common in the charts of professional pilots.

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Jupiter-influenced people to find themselves in the following fields. Examination of other influences in the chart may point to a more specific field.

Law and Legislation - especially with Saturn and the 9th house.

Enterprise - especially with a strong Mars, sometimes Uranus

Education - although it is often associated with high education, in practice Jupiter influences can be found in all levels of education. House locations and other planetary influences can refine the exact, preferred level for the individual. This does require a strong Mercury status.