Paul Claudel, a French writer, diplomat, and poet, was transformed by a deep spiritual experience that forever altered his life. He characterised it as “in a split second, my heart was touched, and I knew I was right.” This encounter resulted in his conversion to Roman Catholicism, but he had spent years before to that attempting to reconcile the conflicting impulses of his intuition and his intellect. In Claudel’s birth chart, Jupiter is conjunct Neptune, which is an aspect that…...
Question: Is it possible to characterise the Jupiterian sort of man? The sort of man who dwarfs all others (at least from his perspective) is particularly appealing to those women drawn to a Jupiter male: a man with a strange atmosphere, a bizarre terrain, and an extremely powerful gravitational attraction. This guy paints in wide strokes, and his commanding presence is frequently manifested through his physical appearance, demeanour, knowledge, or religious beliefs. You’ll be able to “spot” him because of his…...
Jupiter is in charge of the future, visions, and grabbing any global opportunities and potentials that may present themselves along the way. This big planet holds unique significance for us, as well as personal insights about how we are related to the rest of the world. Most importantly, though, the Jupitarian impulse inside of us bestows the royal seal of significance and does not flinch when confronted with difficult questions. In general, most Jupiterians are curious about our origins, who…...
Question: What aspects point to generosity and a giving spirit? In general, we can look to Jupiter for material giving, and in myth he is the biggest of the gods and dispenser of gifts, conferring immeasurable wealth, power, and honor to those he favored. The spirit of the planet was thought to be joyful, impassioned, with a dramatic nature. The mythic king of heaven imagines bigger and better possibilities than the world in which we live, and is understood to…
Jupiter and Saturn are often discussed together in many astrological works. Mainly this is due to their expressions and the polarity of their natures as in up and down, unlimited and limited, positive and negative, rich and poor, and fortune and misfortune. Thus, we, too, experience these swings of fortune in the life spheres (houses) where Jupiter and Saturn are placed. Jupiter’s influences relate to all hopeful expectations and the profound sense of life’s hidden purpose. Saturn rules resourcefulness, time…
Stephen Arroyo’s Exploring Jupiter: Astrological Key to Progress, Prosperity & Potential is a great read, as well as being the first entire astrology book on this planet in my collection. The only criticism is that it is filled with bags of quotes (Jupiter excessive, maybe), mainly by Charles Carter. At times, it interrupts the writing and flow of the work, otherwise, the astrological research and references are excellent guides to understanding the nature of this large body. The chart examples used…
Jupiter corresponds to the increase of celestial energy. This results in the expanding mind and the spread of ideas, philosophies and concepts. It can, however, emerge in over-expansion as it possesses a life-embracing view. It is within Saturn’s realm where we find the contraction of vitality, the cross of matter over the soul – limitations and tests. Jupiter symbolizes the image of god, the father, as a loving, supportive, and protective deity. Saturn corresponds to the dominant, authoritative strict father abiding…
Jupiter is the king of the gods with a jealous wife, the biggest and most powerful of all. Ruling heaven, sky, and thunder. Considered to be volatile at times, he would often blast thunderbolts from the sky and this was his way of punishing mortals. However, once the anger was gone he would be jovial once again. One of the key themes to understanding this deity is realizing his penchant for being unpredictable, need for newness and a love of roaming far…
Jupiter transits: Yes! Jupiter transits can be good; the lord of greater fortune and very beneficial, bringing lots of presents, boons and offerings to our table. Fun, amusement, and pleasure are what Jupiter rules in life. The general feeling that takes over us at these times is contagious, and ’tis the season to be jolly, fa la la la la, la la la la.’ Actually, Christmas feels like it is comprised of both Sagittarius and Capricorn along with their respective…
Jupiter is the fifth planet from the Sun, and is the largest body in the solar system, whose mammoth mass doubles that of all others combined. In early Greek Mythology, Jupiter/Zeus was called Jove by the Roman’s. Also in mythological stories, Zeus became king of the gods. In many ways, his influence over our lives is joyful and he can bestow many gifts and is often associated with wisdom, intuition, and justice. Jupiter represents the grandeur of possibility and wonder,…