Planets: Jupiter-Pluto in Astrology Explained

Jupiter in Astrology

Keywords: luck, expansion, abundance, optimism, philosophy, wisdom, faith, adventure, good fortune.

Dignities:

Domicile in Sagittarius and Pisces (natural positions).

Exalted in Cancer (best position).

Fall in Capricorn (weak position, opposite exalted position).

Detriment in Gemini and Virgo (opposite domicile positions).

What does Jupiter represent?

Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system, magnifying what it touches. Known as the greater benefic, it brings success, prosperity and expansion, however it can also rule excess, overabundance and "too much of a good thing". Jupiter shows where we express enthusiasm, it is often associated with religion, philosophy, faith, higher education and foreign travels. Jupiter endows us with perspective, wisdom and opportunities for growth.

Jupiter naturally rules the Mutable Fire sign Sagittarius (the archer) valuing freedom, adventure and truth-seeking, and the Mutable Water sign Pisces (the fish) ruling imagination, creativity and intuition.

Jupiter spends 12 months in one zodiac sign, it therefore takes 12 years to travel the entire zodiac. Jupiter is not personal, it indicates shared ideals and beliefs amongst groups of people.

In the birth chart, the zodiac sign placement of Jupiter describes collective approaches to faith. The house placement shows where you find luck, opportunity and expansion (whether good or bad) in life.

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Saturn in Astrology

Keywords: discipline, structure, patience, resilience, restrictions/limitations, time, lessons, traditions, rules, regulations.

Dignities:

• Domicile in Capricorn and Aquarius (natural positions).

• Exalted in Libra (best position).

• Fall in Aries (weak position - opposite exalted position).

• Detriment in Cancer and Leo (opposite domicile position).

What does Saturn represent?

Saturn is the father of time, representing responsibility, it restricts, constraints and enforces harsh boundaries. As the "greater benefic" in the night time sect, it can bring hardship, but it also promotes concentration, dedication and persistence. Traditionally, it represents "bad fortune" and self-sabotage. However, it often represents authority, parents and elderly figures.

Saturn naturally rules the Cardinal Earth sign Capricorn (the sea goat) associated with top-down boundaries, caution, risk-aversion and hierarchies. It also rules the Fixed Air sign Aquarius (the water bearer) ruling bottom-up boundaries, innovation and systems designed to benefit society at large.

Saturn spends 2.5 years in each zodiac sign and takes 29.5 years to travel the entire zodiac. Saturn is not personal, it represents shared attitudes to discipline, responsibility and authority figures.

In the birth chart, the zodiac sign placement of Saturn shows how the collective approaches authority and boundaries. The individual's house placements shows where you face obstacles and challenges in life.

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