What Does Jupiter Mean in Astrology?

Learn about the planet Jupiter, what it rules, and what it represents in your birth chart.

Known as the “Great Benefic,” Jupiter is the ruling planet of Sagittarius and represents fortune, expansion, higher education, and philosophy. So, when it comes to living large, Jupiter is holding the cards.

But be careful: Jupiter really knows how to indulge. And, at the end of the day, too much of anything is still too much! Case in point: it’s sometimes associated with gambling, so pay attention to this planet when it comes to excessive behavior!

Jupiter is considered an outer planet. It takes about 12 to 13 months to enter a new sign. When it goes retrograde (about four months out of each year), the backward motion reinforces the planet’s generous offerings and encourages us to apply our new ideologies to real, everyday circumstances.

In your birth chart, Jupiter’s position reveals your innate luck and fortune, and where to expand your emotional awareness and philosophies. A Sanctuary astrologer can help you better understand what your Jupiter sign means for you during a reading of your birth chart. Get one today in the Sanctuary app!