THE SOCIAL PLANETS IN ASTROLOGY

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, it represents growth and magnifies what it touches. Known as the "greater benefic", it brings success, prosperity however it can also rule excess and overabundance. Jupiter shows where we express enthusiasm and indicates how we find hope and meaning, it rules religion and philosophy. It highlights how we expand our horizons and often links to long-distance travel. Jupiter can endow us with perspective and wisdom.

Jupiter naturally rules the fire sign Sagittarius (the archer) valuing freedom, adventure and honesty and the water sign Pisces (the fish) ruling imagination, boundless creativity and intuition (also ruled by Neptune). Jupiter spends 12 months in one zodiac sign, it therefore takes 12 years to travel the entire zodiac. Jupiter is not personal, it instead indicates shared ideals and beliefs amongst groups of people.

In the birth chart, the zodiac sign placement of Jupiter describes collective approaches to expansion and wisdom and the house shows where you find luck and encounter opportunities in your life.

Saturn in Astrology

Keywords: discipline, structure, patience, resilience, restrictions/limitations, 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?

Sature is a mature disciplinary figure representing responsibility, it tends to restrict and enforce boundaries. Known as the "greater malefic", it can bring hardship but also promotes concentration, dedication and persistence. Saturn demonstrates wisdom gained through experience and governs long-term commitments. It often represents authority, parents, teachers/leaders etc. Saturn focuses on the practical and material world and emphasises long-term achievement.

Saturn naturally rules the Earth sign Capricorn (the mountain goat) rules top-down boundaries, caution, risk-aversion and hierarchies. It also rules the Air sign Aquarius (the water bearer) which rules bottom-up boundaries and prioritises societal improvement, innovation and builds systems that benefit the collective.

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

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