When we begin learning astrology, we\u2019re told that Jupiter is the \u201cgreat benefactor.\u201d He\u2019s the good guy, the bringer of luck, adventure, and expansion. We want him transiting our chart, promising good fortune. He makes us feel free, unfettered, and part of a bigger plan.<\/p>\n
But there\u2019s something a little fishy about him. Literally.<\/p>\n
The truth is, Jupiter is not always what he seems. The burst bubbles and disappointments many of us experience during major Jupiter transits aren\u2019t a fluke. They are a core part of his job, a job he gets from his co-rulership of Pisces.<\/p>\n
The Fishy Side of Jupiter: The Pisces Co-Rulership<\/strong><\/h4>\nBefore Neptune was discovered, Jupiter was the sole ruler of both Sagittarius and Pisces. While we associate him with happy-go-lucky Sag, his Piscean side is far more complex and challenging. Pisces is about extremes\u2014the choice between heaven and hell, dissolution and divine connection. As its traditional ruler, Jupiter is deeply embroiled in these matters.<\/p>\n
This explains the\u00a0dark side of Jupiter in astrology<\/strong>. While Neptune dissolves boundaries with a mystical fog, Jupiter breaks them with force. He is the king of letting go, and often, that process is not gentle.<\/p>\nJupiter the Wrecking Ball<\/strong><\/h4>\nSaturn gets the bad rap for restriction, but Jupiter often gets away scot-free for the chaos he causes. As author Dawn Bodrogi has observed, Jupiter is often the catalyst for major life upheavals that we mistake for bad luck.<\/p>\n
\n\u201cOver and over again, I\u2019ve seen Jupiter tip over the edge a situation that was manageable before he showed up. He unlocks our chains, cuts our restraints. But sometimes, restraints are needed.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\nConsider the following:<\/p>\n
\n- More divorces can happen when Jupiter transits the Descendant.<\/li>\n
- Jobs are often lost when Jupiter transits the Midheaven.<\/li>\n
- Homes or family connections can be severed when Jupiter crosses the IC.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Saturn is the planet of material reward; Jupiter is the planet that creates the\u00a0space<\/em>\u00a0for it, and that often requires a significant sacrifice.<\/p>\nBe Careful What You Wish For<\/strong><\/h4>\nJupiter\u2019s Piscean job is to clear out what\u2019s old to make way for the new. If you\u2019ve been longing for a new job but haven\u2019t made a move, a Jupiter transit might make you redundant. Now you\u00a0have<\/em>\u00a0to find one\u2014lucky you. He is the ultimate king of \u201cbe careful what you wish for\u201d if you aren\u2019t prepared to make the proper sacrifices.<\/p>\nThis is where we see the\u00a0dark side of Jupiter in astrology<\/strong>\u00a0most clearly. We can become so blinded by a vision of potential (Jupiter) that we fail to see the reality (Saturn). We fall headlong into traps, chasing potentials that may never manifest. Entire lives can be sacrificed to this realm of what\u2019s\u00a0possible<\/em>\u00a0rather than what\u2019s\u00a0real<\/em>.<\/p>\nThe Choice Jupiter Offers<\/strong><\/h4>\nFortunately, unlike Neptune\u2019s overwhelming fog, Jupiter offers judgment and a choice. He knows when we have reached a crossroads. In a chart where Pisces or Neptune runs rampant, it is often Jupiter who provides a path through the chaos.<\/p>\n
He can be the lawmaker who sacrifices ego for the greater good, revealing a compassionate wisdom free from personal interest. Or he can be the law-breaker, whose hungers grow so enormous that they remove all barriers to self-indulgence.<\/p>\n
Ultimately, Jupiter\u2019s darker function is to force a confrontation with truth. He bursts the bubble of our illusions so we can build something more authentic in its place.<\/p>\n
\nThis article has been updated and restructured from its original version, which you can read here:\u00a0Jupiter and Hyde (Co-Rulerships, Part One)<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/body><\/p>\n
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Jupiter the Wrecking Ball<\/strong><\/h4>\nSaturn gets the bad rap for restriction, but Jupiter often gets away scot-free for the chaos he causes. As author Dawn Bodrogi has observed, Jupiter is often the catalyst for major life upheavals that we mistake for bad luck.<\/p>\n
\n\u201cOver and over again, I\u2019ve seen Jupiter tip over the edge a situation that was manageable before he showed up. He unlocks our chains, cuts our restraints. But sometimes, restraints are needed.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\nConsider the following:<\/p>\n
\n- More divorces can happen when Jupiter transits the Descendant.<\/li>\n
- Jobs are often lost when Jupiter transits the Midheaven.<\/li>\n
- Homes or family connections can be severed when Jupiter crosses the IC.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Saturn is the planet of material reward; Jupiter is the planet that creates the\u00a0space<\/em>\u00a0for it, and that often requires a significant sacrifice.<\/p>\nBe Careful What You Wish For<\/strong><\/h4>\nJupiter\u2019s Piscean job is to clear out what\u2019s old to make way for the new. If you\u2019ve been longing for a new job but haven\u2019t made a move, a Jupiter transit might make you redundant. Now you\u00a0have<\/em>\u00a0to find one\u2014lucky you. He is the ultimate king of \u201cbe careful what you wish for\u201d if you aren\u2019t prepared to make the proper sacrifices.<\/p>\nThis is where we see the\u00a0dark side of Jupiter in astrology<\/strong>\u00a0most clearly. We can become so blinded by a vision of potential (Jupiter) that we fail to see the reality (Saturn). We fall headlong into traps, chasing potentials that may never manifest. Entire lives can be sacrificed to this realm of what\u2019s\u00a0possible<\/em>\u00a0rather than what\u2019s\u00a0real<\/em>.<\/p>\nThe Choice Jupiter Offers<\/strong><\/h4>\nFortunately, unlike Neptune\u2019s overwhelming fog, Jupiter offers judgment and a choice. He knows when we have reached a crossroads. In a chart where Pisces or Neptune runs rampant, it is often Jupiter who provides a path through the chaos.<\/p>\n
He can be the lawmaker who sacrifices ego for the greater good, revealing a compassionate wisdom free from personal interest. Or he can be the law-breaker, whose hungers grow so enormous that they remove all barriers to self-indulgence.<\/p>\n
Ultimately, Jupiter\u2019s darker function is to force a confrontation with truth. He bursts the bubble of our illusions so we can build something more authentic in its place.<\/p>\n
\nThis article has been updated and restructured from its original version, which you can read here:\u00a0Jupiter and Hyde (Co-Rulerships, Part One)<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/body><\/p>\n
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The post When Jupiter Is Not Your Friend<\/a> appeared first on The Inner Wheel<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\u201cOver and over again, I\u2019ve seen Jupiter tip over the edge a situation that was manageable before he showed up. He unlocks our chains, cuts our restraints. But sometimes, restraints are needed.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Consider the following:<\/p>\n Saturn is the planet of material reward; Jupiter is the planet that creates the\u00a0space<\/em>\u00a0for it, and that often requires a significant sacrifice.<\/p>\n Jupiter\u2019s Piscean job is to clear out what\u2019s old to make way for the new. If you\u2019ve been longing for a new job but haven\u2019t made a move, a Jupiter transit might make you redundant. Now you\u00a0have<\/em>\u00a0to find one\u2014lucky you. He is the ultimate king of \u201cbe careful what you wish for\u201d if you aren\u2019t prepared to make the proper sacrifices.<\/p>\n This is where we see the\u00a0dark side of Jupiter in astrology<\/strong>\u00a0most clearly. We can become so blinded by a vision of potential (Jupiter) that we fail to see the reality (Saturn). We fall headlong into traps, chasing potentials that may never manifest. Entire lives can be sacrificed to this realm of what\u2019s\u00a0possible<\/em>\u00a0rather than what\u2019s\u00a0real<\/em>.<\/p>\n Fortunately, unlike Neptune\u2019s overwhelming fog, Jupiter offers judgment and a choice. He knows when we have reached a crossroads. In a chart where Pisces or Neptune runs rampant, it is often Jupiter who provides a path through the chaos.<\/p>\n He can be the lawmaker who sacrifices ego for the greater good, revealing a compassionate wisdom free from personal interest. Or he can be the law-breaker, whose hungers grow so enormous that they remove all barriers to self-indulgence.<\/p>\n Ultimately, Jupiter\u2019s darker function is to force a confrontation with truth. He bursts the bubble of our illusions so we can build something more authentic in its place.<\/p>\n This article has been updated and restructured from its original version, which you can read here:\u00a0Jupiter and Hyde (Co-Rulerships, Part One)<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n <\/body><\/p>\n The post When Jupiter Is Not Your Friend<\/a> appeared first on The Inner Wheel<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" When we begin learning astrology, we\u2019re told that Jupiter is the \u201cgreat benefactor.\u201d He\u2019s the good guy, the bringer of luck, adventure, and expansion. We want him transiting our chart, promising good fortune. He makes us feel free, unfettered, and part of a bigger plan. But there\u2019s something a little fishy about him. Literally. The…<\/p>\n The post When Jupiter Is Not Your Friend<\/a> appeared first on The Inner Wheel<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n
Be Careful What You Wish For<\/strong><\/h4>\n
The Choice Jupiter Offers<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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