Jupiter

One of astrology's most beautiful and convincing aspects is how its constituent symbols relate to each other in perfect harmony. Jupiter rules Sagittarius and is known as the planet of expansion, optimism, and luck. Whatever sign or house Jupiter occupies becomes the target of evolution’s planned escape from existing structure.

Just as Mars rules Aries and represents the initiating impulse to action, and as the Sun rules Leo and represents our desire to manifest Self in the world, Jupiter rules the sign of the Arrow—the Seeker who seeks not only with mind and eyes but with entire being. What does it mean to seek? It presupposes some lack in current circumstances, which may manifest as simple boredom. Any static system desperately needs Jupiter. Whatever new forms Pluto brings, Jupiter will embrace and expand.

Jupiter is the first outer planet, called by some a social planet in contrast to the inner, personal planets. Intriguingly, it is separated from the inner planets by an actual Asteroid Belt—something rarely discussed enough.

Being farther from the Sun, Jupiter moves more slowly and spends more time in each sign. This is partly why it's considered a social planet—its effects impact groups of people. Yet another way to understand its influence: Jupiter represents the Gods placing their finger on the scale of human events. Jupiter is known as the planet of luck for this reason, and also as the planet of Grace.

The areas of your chart where Jupiter resides contain an almost otherworldly well of energy and vitality you can access.

Jupiter in fire signs fuels intuitions about what to do, more often than not supported by the universe itself.

Jupiter in water signs magnifies love for those people and projects that inspire deep feeling, making you supernaturally gifted at offering support.

Jupiter in air signs empowers ideas, tilts others toward agreement, and encourages the lucky breaks and coincidences that accompany social and intellectual success.

Jupiter in earth signs simply knows how. It possesses deep faith in the eventual triumph of chosen tasks and goals. There is no rush, only a sense of inevitability, of assured future fortune, and in the meantime, patience and peace.

Ability: Expand, seek growth, attract fortune, embody grace and optimism