Jupiter, named after the Roman king of the gods is also known as Zeus in Greek mythology. As the largest planet in the solar system he believes BIGGER is BETTER. Jupiter represents the archetypal energy of EXPANSION.
Jupiter is the Jovial One. The word “jovial” originates from the root word Jove – the supreme god in mythology and is cheerful, friendly, and the life of the party. As Hillman highlights in “Planets in Play”, Jupiter represents:
- Gusto and Appetite
- Humor and Entertainment
- Gung Ho Traveler
- Naturalist
- Life Long Learning and Teaching
- Deep Thinker
- Exaggeration and Braggadocio
- Enthusiasm
- Luck and Good Fortune
- Justice and Rule of Law
Listen to “Jupiter, The Bringer of Jollity from Holst’s The Planets”
Mythology of Jupiter
Jupiter in Astrology
Jupiter’s transits bring periods of growth, leadership, luck and even charisma. Jupiter has an orbital period of 12 years, so it returns to its natal position at ages 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, and beyond. Read more about Jupiter here from Jamie Miller of Pandora Astrology .
Podcasts and Videos
“The Archetypal Jupiter” Episode 6 of Archetypes and the Planets (March 21, 2023)
- 0:00 Through the Signs: New Spins on Traditional Placements
- 2:35 Introduction to Jupiter
- 27:38 Jupiter in Aries
- 31:08 Jupiter in Taurus
- 35:48 Jupiter in Gemini
- 42:32 Jupiter in Cancer
- 47:35 Jupiter in Leo
- 54:37 Jupiter in Virgo
- 1:00:35 Jupiter in Libra
- 1:07:17 Jupiter in Scorpio
- 1:15:44 Jupiter in Sagittarius
- 1:23:46 Jupiter in Capricorn
- 1:33:31 Jupiter in Aquarius
- 1:41:14 Jupiter in Pisces
- Jupiter Intro: 00:21
- Jupiter in the 1st House: 2:05
- Jupiter in the 2nd House: 4:18
- Jupiter in the 3rd House: 7:55
- Jupiter in the 4th House: 10:28
- Jupiter in the 5th House: 13:41
- Jupiter in the 6th House: 16:59
- Jupiter in the 7th House: 24:11
- Jupiter in the 8th House: 27:43
- Jupiter in the 9th House: 32:37
- Jupiter in the 10th House: 36:31
- Jupiter in the 11th House: 39:15
- Jupiter in the 12th House: 48:37
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