Jupiter
Jupiter at a Glance
- Planetary ruler of the zodiac sign Sagittarius (and some also say Pisces)
- Ruler of the 9th House and 12th House
- Associated with Jupiter (Zeus), leader of the gods
- Associated with Thursday
- In Chinese astrology, it is ruled by the element wood, which is warm, generous and co-operative
- In Indian astrology, it is known as the 'great teacher'
- In medicine, it is associated with the liver, pituitary gland and the disposition of fats
Jupiter in Depth
One of the slower moving planets, taking about a year (361 days) to traverse one sign of the Zodiac - forming a 12-year cycle. The energy from Jupiter is extensive but light. It is theoretically beneficial, but can also be of very little substance. It governs higher education, long distance and foreign travel, religion and the law.
Jupiter gives us the desire to expand and to explore beyond our familiar culture, inspiring us to search for the truth and look for a greater understanding. It is associated with the principles of growth, prosperity and good fortune; and a person's inner sense of justice and morality and their higher goals and ideals. It is also associated with the urge for freedom and exploration, protecting and humanitarian roles, and with merrymaking and gambling.
Jupiterian people are usually brimming with positive feelings and new ideas, and luck is seen to be with them more than any other planetary type. An over emphasis of Jupiter can create arrogance and a feeling that they are above the law, and Jupiter's excesses may also lead to waste.
