Jupiter in astrocartography
In astrology Jupiter is expansion: growth, abundance, optimism, learning, travel, faith and generosity. It is the traditional greater benefic, the planet most associated with good fortune. Near a Jupiter line, astrologers say, doors open more easily, you feel more confident and life seems more generous. That is why a Jupiter line near a city is one of the most welcome things to find on a map.
The four Jupiter lines compared
| Line | Jupiter was | Read as |
|---|---|---|
| Jupiter ASC | Rising | Optimism, confidence, opportunities that find you |
| Jupiter DSC | Setting | Generous partners, mentors, good contracts |
| Jupiter MC | Overhead | Career luck, promotions, recognition |
| Jupiter IC | Underfoot | A happy, spacious home; family and property |
Why Jupiter lines move with the birth time
Jupiter takes about 12 years to go around the zodiac, so everyone born in the same few weeks has Jupiter in almost the same place in the sky. The shape of the Jupiter lines is therefore nearly identical for people born close together. What places them on the Earth is the birth time: the Earth turns under the sky, and each hour moves every line about 15° of longitude. That is why an accurate birth time matters so much for knowing whether a Jupiter line really runs through your city.
Your Jupiter sign and aspects
Jupiter in Sagittarius, Pisces or Cancer is read as at its most generous; in Capricorn as growth through discipline; in Gemini as learning and many small opportunities; in Virgo as expansion through service and skill. Jupiter conjunct the Sun or Venus in your chart makes its lines read as doubly fortunate; Jupiter square Saturn as growth that comes in stages.
Jupiter parans
Jupiter parans spread its luck along a latitude. Jupiter and Venus is read as the most fortunate pairing; Jupiter and the Sun as generous visibility; Jupiter and the Moon as a warm, abundant home life; Jupiter and Saturn as long-term, well-built success. The Parans tab lists yours.
Which Jupiter line for what
| Goal | Line astrologers suggest |
|---|---|
| Career growth, promotion | Jupiter MC |
| Fresh start, confidence | Jupiter ASC |
| Marriage, business partners | Jupiter DSC |
| Buying a home, family | Jupiter IC |
Finding your Jupiter lines
Show them on your astrocartography map, or rank cities for Growth in where should I live, where Jupiter lines weigh heavily. Compare with Venus lines, the other benefic, or read every line explained.
Jupiter lines in the rankings
In where should I live, Jupiter lines add weight to four of the six themes: Growth most of all, then Career, Home and Love depending on the angle. They are the lines most likely to lift a city up the list, which is why many people start their search by looking for a Jupiter line.
How far does Jupiter's luck reach?
Like every line, a Jupiter line is read as strongest within about 250 km and fading by 1,000 km. Many astrologers treat Jupiter a little more generously and still count it at the far end of that range, because a benefic's influence is welcome even when mild.