
In order to tease out which of Jupiter's many meanings will manifest in a person's life, one looks at the meanings of the houses it occupies and rules, the planets that aspect it - all of the factors that impinge upon and modify the expression of Jupiter, eliciting some of its attributes instead of others. in Vedic astrology, Jupiter also represents children and elder siblings. Inspired, foretelling, anticipating, and envisioningĪnd I haven't even covered all that Jupiter can represent. Philosophical, theoretical, speculative, and imaginative Over-idealistic, over-optimistic, over-generous, and over-expressiveįull of themselves, know-it-all, over-confident, and blindly zealousĬharismatic, successful, lucky, and wealthy Wise, spiritual, steady, tolerant, and kind Jupiter - even just in its natural significations - can mean:įat, extravagant, gluttonous, excessive, and exaggerative There are astrologers, for example, who see Jupiter as just good, or lucky, or protective, or - in the new book - the North Node (Rahu) as representing desires.īut each chart point or part has many, many intrinsic meanings, both positive and negative, which can all manifest in the same chart.Īnd the art of the mature astrologer is in being able to ascertain accurately which meanings are likely to manifest in the person and their life, and when. I was just reading a new Vedic astrology book that reminded me of a common failing among beginning to intermediate astrologers, namely reducing planets or houses (or other chart components) to single themes (or too few themes). The two examples above show how Jupiter expresses itself in many different ways in a person's life, and therefore how important it is to not limit Jupiter, or any planet, to only a few themes.

She is exceptionally wise and give excellent counsel. The good fortune that has showered upon her life and those that she's touched. Her spirituality and idealism and humanitarian nature.

Her profound generosity, charity, and philanthropy. Ms.Winfrey embodies Jupiterian themes in so many ways: Spiritual Raja Yoga (Jupiter as L1 opposite Mars as L5) Raja Yoga (Jupiter as L4 opposite Mars as L5) Gaja Kesari (Moon and Jupiter in angles to each other) Among the yogas that Jupiter participates in are: In other words, Jupiter more than any other planet shows her profound rise in life. Jupiter in Ms.Winfrey's chart is not only Lagnesa (Ruler of the Ascendant) and strong (Retrograde), but also the planet forming her most important yogas. She has crusaded for social justice, including women's rights. Jupiter is a spiritual planet, and Ms.Bates is a member of the United Methodist Church. (One of the primary makers of lymph pumps, ironically, is Jupiter Medical Equipment!)Ĥ. She has taken a heroic role as a Health Heroes "Game Changer" for her leadership in raising awareness about chronic lymphatic disease. She has played Jupiterian roles, expressing kindness, wisdom, ethics, strength, and supportiveness in Harry's Law, Primary Colors, etc.ģ. At a time in history when most actresses who were successful were glamorous, Ms.Bates found fame and fortune based upon her excellent acting skills, not her image.Ģ. The famous actress Kathy Bates has Jupiter focal at the bottom of her Western chart in its own sign and as the handle of a bucket chart, and therefore is both prominent and quite strong.Īs one might expect, many Jupiterian themes are prominent in her chart including:ġ. Let's explore the expansion of the meanings of Jupiter in two charts, one Western and one Vedic: Where in a chart is the "Soul's Purpose"? The effects of good and bad placements: the NakshatrasĪrticles Comparing Western and Vedic Astrology

The distinction between the innermost planets and the middle planets Why can Vedic astrologers rectify charts so easily?

The Second House: Ownership and Self Esteem Transcending Reductionism in Astrology: Part One Transcending Reductionism in Astrology: Part Two Ongoing Insights in Western and Vedic astrology Ongoing Insights
