10. Jupiter, the Planet of Expansion

In the natal chart Jupiter reveals how individuals grow within their culture, their religious beliefs and traditions. It also shows how people come together as a society and cooperate with each other. It also reveals the compassionate nature toward those less fortunate. Jupiter also rules universities, the legal profession, charitable organizations, as well as churches (especially of organized religions) of all sizes. Here is how it affects the signs as well as the afflicted results.

Jupiter in Aries: courageous, true believers in embarking on crusades for the betterment of the masses. Unfortunately if the planet is afflicted, they promise more than they deliver, squander money and are extremely careless.

Jupiter in Taurus: can consider material resources as forms of energy that flow, grow and sustains life. Those with this placement must learn generosity as well as wisdom when it comes to spending. Fond of the finer things in life and luxury, can overindulge if afflicted.

Jupiter in Gemini: intellectually advanced and curious, restless, but needs to immerse fully into study instead of dabbling in many areas. There is ability to express self through writing and lecturing, however, if placement is afflicted, the superficial knowledge can make them intellectual snobs.

Jupiter in Cancer: the early childhood instilled morals, generosity and religious principles which become part of the basic expression when adulthood is reached. They strive for a comfortable home environment. If afflicted there can be self indulgent tendencies toward material comforts.

Jupiter in Leo: energetic, benevolent, optimistic, expect admiration in return. Fond of social gatherings, parades and art firms depicting history or religion. If afflicted, can become compulsive in gambling or stock trading.

Jupiter in Virgo: too much precision hinders this planet’s expansiveness. Must learn cooperation and allow others to assist in large projects. Honest, loves order unless afflicted, then sloppy and lazy. Can drift from one unsatisfactory job to another.

Jupiter in Libra: natives tend to search for partners with similar spiritual values and philosophic thought, and influences religious, educational and social ideas of friends and other close associates. If afflicted, they tend to have double standards and can be jealous and vindictive with intimate ties.

Jupiter in Scorpio: interests in finance, investments, taxes, real estate and insurance. Can be intense in beliefs, standards and principles. Also an affinity in matters of the occult and reincarnation. If afflicted, may use mystical forces and psychic phenomena for personal gains.

Jupiter in Sagittarius: likely to embrace some social system of thought to govern one’s way of life. Fond of foreign lands and culture, travel and adventure, education, history, philosophy and religion. Can be narrow-minded if afflicted and quite chauvinistic.

Jupiter in Capricorn: over-concerned with ethics, business and morals, law, political, and economic status. Power-driven, which may interfere with close relationships and they mask their frustration and loneliness with an air of cold austerity. If afflicted, can be penny pinching and dollar destructive.

Jupiter in Aquarius: extremely tolerant of the lifestyles of others, desires to connect in some measure with people of all walks and religions. Works to uplift and improve social and moral organizations; broad-minded and pioneering. If afflicted, can scatter energies and promise more than they can deliver.

Jupiter in Pisces: compassionate, intuitive, tend to champion those less fortunate. Must take caution as they may be taken advantage of. If the slower moving planets Uranus, Neptune or Pluto aspect Jupiter there can be some psychic affinity. If afflicted, must stay clear of cults, gurus and astral illusions.

If you want to purchase astrological textbooks, you should memorize the planets in signs and houses from your natal charts. Read the interpretation and see how accurate the book you intend to buy is with regard to your chart makeup. If the book is accurate when it comes to you, it will probably serve you well when you start researching the charts of your friends and family members. In a future article, I will recommend textbooks that will get you started on the right track.