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 PISCES
Keynote:
Broadening relationships foster expansions of consciousness.
Symbol:
A group of hymn-singing pilgrims approaches a great cathedral.
People
having Jupiter in Pisces are blessed with the spirit of charity. They may be
serious in their underlying attitudes, but a genial and benevolent manner
prevents them from appearing unduly ponderous or dogmatic in their expressions
of opinion. Their subtle sense of humor can be applied to the problem of
presenting philosophically perplexing ideas in a palatable form. They are
innately visionary, and their capacity to see life in a broad perspective helps
them to retain a light touch, even when enmeshed in difficulties.
Many
Jupiterian Pisceans are religiously inclined, even to the point of mysticism.
Since Jupiter in this position is too all embracing to fit the mold of sectarian
theology, they look upon conventional doctrines as divisive forces in the life
of humanity, and try instead to fit everything into a comprehensive world-view.
These
individuals may be profoundly concerned with the metaphysical issues of life,
death, and the hereafter, but they need to find their own answers and to
experience truth for themselves. Although the Piscean influence tends toward
introspection, it is not incompatible with Jupiterian expansiveness.
The
lesson of this combination is that real growth must imply an evolution of
consciousness as well as an increase in the size and complexity of the physical
organism, and that these inner and outer processes are carried forward
simultaneously.
On
the negative side, the mind of the person born with this prolix planet in the
sign of mysticism can be so inflationary that they have difficulty keeping their
feet on the ground. An accent on this combination can lead to extravagance,
exaggeration, and resulting exasperation when events fail to materialize as
anticipated. Such an individual may expect too much and then, when their
unrealistic hopes are not realized, they feel punctured and deflated. Often they
are buoyed by a sublime faith in the power of prayer, when decisive action would
bring quicker, more efficacious results.
Astrology,
the Divine Science
Mindfire
JUPITER