Astrological Planets: Jupiter in Brief

The symbol for the astrological planet of Jupiter shows the broken circle of the intellectual and emotional halves of the individualized soul, just as Saturn, but this time the cross of matter is below the broken circle. This demonstrates that the energies of the planet Jupiter are those where there is a useful and harmonious connection between the individualized soul and the material universe.

The soul knows that abundance is its birthright and Jupiter symbolizes this abundance. While Saturn is anchored in the material world, Jupiter can be seen as a "sky-hook" that connect us with what we want, using the knowledge that we're going to get what we desire simply because we should have it. Some people call it luck. It is not surprising that the world "jovial" is derived from "Jove," the Roman word for Jupiter. But when lucky people act like they have all the answers, then the bragging, exaggerated aspect of Jupiter rears its ugly head.

Jupiter represents the tools used to aid growth in knowledge and understanding. While Mercury symbolize piece-by-piece perception of individual facts, Jupiter represents assembling the broader picture. It is the "forest" to Mercury's "trees." When Jupiter is tuned into the search for understanding of the human condition, laws, religions, and philosophies are produced, as well as the teaching and widespread dissemination of these subjects through publishing and broadcasting. The search for different approaches to life leads to foreign travel.

Influenced by Jupiter, a lucky, jovial, philosophical person may go overboard in his enjoyment of the finer things in life. It is no wonder than Jupiter is said to rule the liver as well as the blood, veins, and arteries, for they carry life to the farthest reaches of our bodies. Jupiter also rules the hips and the thighs, which help to move us around our own world.

Some of the qualities of Jupiter include: expanding, enlarging, increasing, developing, movement, achievement, integration, encouragement, prosperity, positive outlook, luck, wealth, generosity, bounty, teaching, broader perspective, higher education, law, philosophy, religion, broadcasting, travel, publishing, and happiness.