On December 2 at 10:20am California time, the gentle giant planet Jupiter left home-sign Sagittarius and entered earthy Capricorn for the next year. The orbit of Jupiter around the Sun takes just about twelve years, which is how long it has been since this planet has occupied Capricorn. Jupiter is considered to be beneficent in traditional astrology and is typically thought to bring good fortune and expansion. And although most of what you’ll see about this grand planet is about being irrepressibly fortunate, it is wise to understand the shadow side of its expansiveness as well and to be aware of the myriad of manifestations possible. Whichever realm of your chart Jupiter moves through will receive the planet's spotlight and amplification for the year- look for Capricorn.
The precious gifts bestowed by Jupiter include optimism, abundance, wisdom, good fortune, broadmindedness, and most importantly, faith. There is a fundamental deep trust and confidence, an inner assurance encouraged. The transition of leaving the sign of Sagittarius and entering the portal of Capricorn is notable. Jupiter rules Sagittarius and not only feels at home there but also functions at full power and wisdom. For many, transiting Jupiter through freedom-loving, high-minded Sagittarius was undeniably the highpoint of the year, a positive balm to soothe some of the heavy astrological weather. The scenery changes now with Jupiter in Capricorn, which is considered to be in its “fall” and least comfortable. Saturn has been in Capricorn since 2017 and Pluto since 2008 (and the South Node since 2018) so with Jupiter joining, the Capricorn emphasis intensifies as we prepare to enter a new decade and face 2020’s astrological significance. Saturn rules this Jupiter in Capricorn terrain and evokes discipline and effort, concentration and maturity, which feeds and fuels our long-term goals. Jupiter encourages us to dream big, and Saturn directs the work we must do in order to manifest that dream in the physical realm. Jupiter in Capricorn signals that it’s time to get serious about growth.
We now stand silently at this threshold, reflecting and preparing, and as we begin the holy traverse through a new decade, may we keep our humility and humanity intact.
