Feeling lucky?
In astrology, Jupiter is the bearer of blessings, fortune, favor, and excess. Also known as “the Great Benefic,�the planet comes correct with a Midas touch, bringing us opportunities for growth, joy, and wealth in all of its myriad forms.
Apropos of its reputation for living large and betting big, Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system.
In terms of nomenclature, Jupiter is the Roman equivalent of god daddy Zeus, and we can think of the planet as the deity himself: hair flowing, belly full, one defiant nipple free from a semi-sheer toga, casting down lightning bolts and bless ups our way.
Jupiter sign in astrology explained
Jupiter is considered an outer planet, so its effect on day-to-day life is less intensely felt than inner planets like Venus and Mercury. Jupiter’s pull is more closely related to broad life themes and assessment of how, where, and why we invest our energies.
It takes Jupiter roughly twelve years to orbit the sun and it spends a year of that sojourn in each zodiac sign, exaggerating the qualities and energies of each.
Associated with abundance, good fortune, and the search for truth, knowledge, and spiritual enlightenment, if Jupiter were a person, it would be Jeff Bridges in “The Men Who Stare at Goats.�
Jupiter is the modern ruler of Sagittarius and the ancient ruler of Pisces.
Jupiter is a drunk uncle
With a gilded touch and a gout toe, Jupiter expands all that he touches. When the planet eventually makes its way back to the same zodiac sign and degrees that it was at the moment of someone’s birth, that is called a Jupiter Return, heralding a time of tremendous opportunities and growth.
During these lucky AF periods, one can expect a lot of extra boons, blessings, and meaningful additions to their body count.
But as we all know, luck was made to run out, so while Jupiter is bringing the good good, its important to plot a purposeful course forward. Life is as much about carving your path with bare hands and a brave heart as it is about working with the powerful cosmic factors that lend light and darkness to the road ahead.
With a gilded touch and a gout toe, Jupiter expands all that he touches.
The position of Jupiter in the birth chart reveals how we attract luck and our approach to wisdom, faith and our own exponential potential.
Read about your Jupiter sign and find out what it means for you!
JUPITER IN
Jupiter in Aries is a powerful placement for this mighty planet.
In the embers of Cardinal Fire, people with this Jupiter energy find their greatest luck when they take the lead and step into the spotlight. They find prosperity and opportunity when they take action and carpe the mothertrucking diem, rather than waiting for others to make it happen for them.
When they choose to innovate, inspire, and show their courage, the world easily bends to their will. These people tend to think big and innately know when to take risks, hold em’ and fold em’ so to speak.
When the Sun is in Aries, Leo or Sagittarius, they shine bright and bold.
JUPITER IN TAURUS
Jupiter in Taurus folk attract luck through hard work, patience, and practical pursuits.
These individuals tend to draw wealth to them, especially when generous and charitable.
Give to get, if you will.
These individuals see success in their long-term investments by focusing on tangible results and a strong bedrock.
Living and loving by the pleasure principle, Jupiter in Taurus energy can verge towards the overindulgent and the all-out slovenly, making a clear purpose and an unwavering work ethic absolutely necessary.
When the Sun is in Taurus, Virgo, or Capricorn, they have an extra dose of fortune on your side.
JUPITER IN GEMINI
Jupiter in Gemini is all about connecting with others and utilizing communication to bring prosperity and luck.
Individuals with this placement excel in writing, speaking and media.
Opportunities come to them when they are social, open-minded and versatile. Curiosity is their cornerstone and by ceaselessly seeking knowledge and experience, the world cracks open to and for them.
Expect the most blessings during Gemini, Libra and Aquarius seasons.
Jupiter is known to be in its “detriment�here, meaning that it is a slightly weaker placement than others �but that does not mean someone with this will by any means be unlucky.
JUPITER IN CANCER
Jupiter in Cancer is one of the luckiest placements for our Great Benefic to be! That is because the planet is known to be “exalted�here, meaning it can very easily give its most magnificent blessings.
Cancer is Cardinal Water, which resonates well with Jupiter’s natural tendencies. People with Jupiter in Cancer can expect to find great luck when they are compassionate, sensitive, and charitable.
By helping others, they enrich themselves.
People with this energy often have highly developed intuitive senses. Areas of fortune could include food, hospitality, or real estate.
Luck shines on and through them during Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces seasons.
JUPITER IN LEO
Jupiter in Leo is a very regal place for the planet of fortune to reside! People with this energy are often highly creative, confident, and hungry for the warm glow of the spotlight.
These individuals excel in entertainment, media, art, or industries related to children. Their joyful, youthful energy quickly and easily galvanizes others. They get far by being generous and kind.
Jupiter in Leo natives must guard against egoism and vanity. These tendencies will alienate others rather than allow them to be naturally and subtly attracted by their inner light.
The luckiest times of the year for them is when the Sun is in the fires of Aries, Leo, or Sagittarius.
JUPITER IN VIRGO
Jupiter in Virgo is all about using hard work and patience to turn the dream concrete.
People with this placement are often very focused on service to others and will find great success when through this supportive role.
They have a natural edge in business and management, and being realistic and grounded allows them to see significant ROI over time. However, these individuals may not see instant results or get lucky breaks quite as often because Jupiter in Virgo is known to be in its “detriment,�a slightly weakened place in the sky. However, that does not mean they are inherently unlucky—they just need to keep at it to see results.
The best times of the year for these people are during Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn seasons.
JUPITER IN LIBRA
Jupiter in Libra brings the tendency to find luck when approaching the world from a fair and balanced perspective.
Often, these people will be drawn to partnerships and find fortune blesses these unions, as if by finding their perfect mirror in business or love, the world works more fluidly for them.
They are often popular and very social, bringing good judgment, wit, and charm to their interactions. Communication and intellectual pursuits fare well for them. They may also excel in beauty or design-based industries.
When the Sun is in Gemini, Libra, or Aquarius, they will find more opportunities to grow.
JUPITER IN SCORPIO
Jupiter in Scorpio brings a magnetic and powerful personality. These people find/make luck when they put everything they have into a project, plan, endeavor, or relationship.
By focusing their intense emotional and mental powers, they effectively bend fortune in their favor. By tapping into their intuitive abilities, they can help themselves and others transform experiences into meaningful life lessons. Industries of luck include investigation, surgery, banking, and psychology.
Each year, as the Sun graces Cancer, Scorpio, or Pisces, these people will feel luckier.
JUPITER IN SAGITTARIUS
Jupiter in Sagittarius is one of the luckiest placements to have our Great Benefic! That is because the planet is “domicile��or home �in this zodiac sign since it is the natural ruler of this Fire sign.
Individuals with this energy are optimistic, inspirational, academic, and spiritual.
They tend to have luck shine upon them most often when they are open-minded and living free. Industries of success could be travel, education, media, or international business.
Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius seasons bring them light, luck and levity.
JUPITER IN CAPRICORN
Jupiter in Capricorn brings focus and discipline.
Fortune favors them when they are methodical and realistic about plans. Being ethical in life and business brings them blessings. Individuals with this placement tend to be highly ambitious and borderline ruthless.
However, because Jupiter is in a weakened state in this zodiac sign, known to be in its “fall,�people with this placement need to practice sharing and helping others as well as taking what they think they deserve.
Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn season will bring them new opportunities.
JUPITER IN AQUARIUS
Jupiter in Aquarius is one of the best placements for social involvement, community projects and building a vast network. By doing so, people with this energy can see great fortune and luck smile upon them.
Cooperating and collaborating with others will bring them a multitude of blessings and happy opportunities to thrive. Having an open mind, being progressive and thinking outside of the box will allow them to break the rules and march to the beat of their own drum �while attracting miracles in the process.
Industries of luck would be technology, science or social activism.
When the Sun moves through Gemini, Libra or Aquarius, greater growth can be expected.
JUPITER IN PISCES
Jupiter in Pisces is one of the luckiest natal chart placements because our Great Benefic is one of the co-rulers of this Water sign �known to be in “domicile�here.
Fortune favors these folk, as they seem led by a higher power that guarantees they are positioned in the right place at the right times! By tapping into their compassion, creativity, spirituality, and intuition, they can unlock limitless blessings from the universe and draw happiness to themselves.
Serving, healing and helping others brings them tremendous good fortune, as they not only bring their light to the world but find that they share in making the world a better place. Some of these people may be drawn to the mystical arts or esoteric rewards and can find great rewards by delving into thes depths.
Each year, as the Sun moves through Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces, they will feel brighter.
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