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 SAGITTARIUS 

Keynote: The mind encompasses a broad range of interests.

Symbol: Friars prepare monastery wine for world distribution.

Jupiter in Sagittarius often brings uncommonly fine fortune in matters of finance. It can lavish its favors as extravagantly as it did upon multimillion-heiresses Barbara Hutton and Doris Duke (born only eight days apart), or it can make a poor person content with their lot.

Thus, the impoverished artist Vincent van Gogh was enabled to continue painting because of the extraordinary generosity of his brother Theo who supported him during his productive years despite the fact that no pictures were sold.

People under strong Jupiter aspects may not receive what they themselves have earned but frequently destiny compensates with a bonus from outside sources.

Here in its own sign, genial Jupiter rules handsomely over the domain of travel, metaphysics, serious literature, and sports — all of which imply the luxury of a fair degree of leisure and prosperity if they are to be properly enjoyed.

The affairs that come under the aegis of Sagittarius lead beyond the cares and anxieties of the struggle to earn a living. They enlarge man's mental horizons and add zest and interest to his earthly sojourn.

Jupiter is the planet of hope, and the games and intellectual divertissements associated with Sagittarius set the goals people require to keep their hopes in high gear.

This combination is conducive to an interest in religion and philosophy. The affinity of Jupiter for both finance and religion is shown in the attention given by churches to money matters, such as fund-raising campaigns. They assume that having done their best for their religion in this world, they should be assured of their place in heaven.

Regardless of whether theirs is a religious bent, most people having this combination tend to be prophetic and inspirational. They have a capacity to impress others with their vision of how much better everything might be.

However, they need to guard against the peculiarly Sagittarian vice of hypocrisy. Because they frequently find themselves in positions of power and prestige, they are often more to blame for the good they fail to do than for any deliberate misbehavior.

The typical Jupiterian Sagittarian is conservative, wanting to do the recognized "right" thing and to please the crowd. This desire for popularity can induce them to take the easy way out rather than run the risk of falling into disfavor.

Nevertheless, they sincerely want to help others and try to inspire them to help themselves to a more bountiful way of life.  

 

Astrology, the Divine Science

 

  Mindfire