Jupiter in Aquarius

JUPITER

After passing through the sphere of Mars, the outward tide of solar power passes through the sphere of the asteroids. This is not the sphere of one revolving planet, but of a swarm of tiny, almost unrelated chunks of matter. Some say the asteroids are debris from what was previously a planet, which met with a sufficiently dire internal or external disaster to blow it to smithereens. In the symbolism of the solar system, the asteroid belt represents the kind of non-integration that results if the impulsiveness and individualistic aggression of Mars run rampant and unchecked.

The function of Jupiter is to integrate according to spiritual principles whatever is or has become scattered and unrelated. Jupiter operates most positively when it organizes the actions and accomplishments of individuals into a meaningful, self-sustaining whole. Thus, in cooperation with the many, one flourishes. Although the keyword usually associated with Jupiter is expansion, Jupiter fundamentally symbolizes social participation. We can call this expansion if by expansion we mean the acceptance of individual efforts by the community. This is the kind of social success Jupiter can represent.

On the other hand, individuals can expand their activities into society according to the 'law of the fish:' big fish eat little fish. This is the negative type of expansion Jupiter can represent when social participation operates as a compensation for personal insecurity. Then Jupiter's sense of fellowship may turn into unrestrained ambition for recognition at all costs, and visionary projects may be compromised by expediency.

Leyla Rael

JUPITER IN AQUARIUS

Keynote: A broadened viewpoint produces new patterns of perception.

Symbol: A spacecraft orbiting the Earth sends back televised pictures.

Jupiter in Aquarius is a liberal combination in which Jupiterian philosophy blends with Aquarian science to enlarge the outlook. In this position, the humanitarian side of Jupiter takes precedence over its religious propensities. There is less preaching and more teaching. Instruction is imparted as much by example as by words.

These individuals have inventive minds which are well adapted to promoting comprehensive programs of a philanthropic nature. They may, however, grow impatient when they find their efforts thwarted by critics who appear incapable of grasping the magnitude of their vision. They also resent being bound by practical considerations and inadequate materials, for their thoughts dwell more on future possibilities than on present limitations.

The Jupiterian Aquarian often becomes involved in the handling and distribution of money in the interest of social, scientific, or charitable enterprises. The mind turns to abstract scientific research such as that connected with the space program.

People of this type may be drawn to some branch of government service where they can promulgate progressive measures designed to strengthen democracy in practical ways, and may be at their best working abroad.

Individuals born with this combination are suited to positions which require them to think in terms of universal principles and to plan ways for facilitating the distribution of resources. They honestly believe that they are their brother's keeper and want to live up to this obligation to care for others.

Since Jupiter, unless afflicted, has a touch of the conservative in its makeup, evolution rather than revolution will be their preferred method for bringing about desired improvement.

This is an auspicious placement for administrative work. Friends and associates often prove helpful in securing advancement. Smoothly blended, the energies of Jupiter and Aquarius produce the ideal democrat with a knack for handling groups of people. They will uphold the concept of human rights because they know that the interests of the majority cannot be served unless equal opportunity is granted to every individual.

Jupiterian benevolence tempers the scientific detachment of this sign and gives a genuine desire to serve the needy. Yet it is Aquarian science which provides the complex techniques which must be developed in order to release and process nature's products. The ease with which these two influences harmonize is shown by the magnitude of the funds made available for scientific research by the government, as well as by private foundations.

Even if they have little wealth of their own, the Jupiterian Aquarian should try to obtain a position where, like the symbolic person with the water urn, they can pour their energies into a worthy cause. If they realize the higher potentialities of this placement, they will be the kind of person who can never live for themselves alone, but who is profoundly aware of the really important issues which arise in the milieu in which they function.

Astrology, the Divine Science

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