JUPITER, Greater Benefic
Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system. Jupiter expands what ever it touches ~ does things big!! Therefore it’s considered lucky ~ associated with increase, abundance, magnification, growth & expansion. Negatively it would be excess, too much of a good thing ~ i.e.: weight gain. It can exacerbate issues already present. Jupiter can be extravagance, or over confidence, given to a lack of conscience ~ lets you think you can get away with things.
A risk taker, it rules speculation/gambling but it does imply good fortune, and success, also fun, enthusiasm, happiness, good will, philanthropy, and generosity.
Jupiter is about faith ~ figuratively it’s optimism, literally, religion/spirituality. It’s associated with beliefs, idealism and philosophy. It rules universal laws, the ‘bigger picture’and travel both physical (usually long distance or foreign) & astral ~ expansion of the mind.
It’s generally an indicator of good health.
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Transits the Zodiac every 12 years. It spends approximately 1 year in each sign. Jupiter returns are significant, indicating optimism and a fresh start to a 12 year cycle. It can also, on occasion, represent death, as death is a blessing for those who pass.
SATURN, Greater Malefic
Saturn was the farthest planet from Earth until Uranus’ discovery. Saturn contracts. It’s associated with cold weather and rules the signs of the coldest months in the Northern Hemisphere ~ January/Capricorn & February/Aquarius. It contracts, crystallizes, solidifies, confines, and restricts. Therefore it is usually associated with hard luck ~ delays, setbacks, frustrations, and limitations.
Saturn creates boundaries, therefore it disciplines us. Its our conscience, caution, self control or reality check. It can also manifest as guilt.
In addition to the Sun, Saturn is associated with the Father in the natal chart. We look to it for strength, security, stability, and longevity. It relates to Father time in that you have to pass life’s lessons in order to reap its rewards. Saturn necessitates perseverance, determination, and prudence. It requires the patience, necessary to achieve! It’s routine, practicality and predictability. It’s our responsibilities, duties, chores, and obligations.
Saturn is about structure both figuratively & literally. It rules tall buildings, bone structures, and the skeletal form.
Often, it’s associated with bad health, especially depression. It can create fear, anxiety, worry, insecurity, & inhibitions (subdues optimism).
Due to it’s restrictive nature, Saturn is conservative and frugal (economically practical), but it demands great respect for it’s endurance.
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Saturn takes approx. 29.5 years to orbit the Zodiac (approx. 2 1/2 years in each sign). The ages of 28 -31 are a very crucial time in a persons life. You come ‘into your own’ ~ it’s grow up time. People who don’t, usually have a hard time coping and are reluctant to change!
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