I know that there is not a one-size-fits-all with anything, let alone astrology...(except maybe cheap and gross bathing suits?). But with nuuuubies like me, we have to look at the parts until they equal the whole. So maybe give us new people a break. Everyone has to learn the beginnings of everything first.
Hi Ambersole,
It's the newbies like yourself who will become the astrologers of the future, and if you are already thinking about the meaning of planetary symbolism in the manner of your first post
without consulting page, paragraph and
line of a text book, you appear to have a natural talent and the makings of a good one already.
For more information to work with regarding any planet's effects, you could look at the position of its ruling sign(s) and house(es). There are so often various themes at work within the chart that seem to be contradictory, yet that are actually working
with each other to 'make up the whole'.
As an example, I'm a 12th house Jupiter in Leo and
in my case you were right on the ball with your comments regarding religious beliefs. I could say that I have spent my whole life searching (12th house) for something to believe in(Jupiter) that explains the meaning of life. Following 350 million years of evolution, I have difficulty with the acceptance of a magician-like figure idea and the powers of a super-creative deity. It could well have something to do with being brought up in a family where religious beliefs 'just were' but did not play any part in daily life or were forced down one's throat ( Taurus influence) to follow. Jupiter rules my 4th house. Is it meaningful co-incidence that Jupiter makes but one aspect in my chart....a square to a 9th house Sun in Taurus!
Jupiter is the traditional ruler of Pisces. I personally consider there to be a big difference between belief, as a result of trust through outer perception of the tangible (really Taurean!
), and true faith based on inner belief of the intangible. Neptune is accepted as the modern ruler of Pisces. Can it be co-incidence that I also live with a Saturn square Neptune; doctine and/of physical manifestation versus the power of suggestion of the intangible?
There are other configurations in my chart that deal with 'the belief' factor.
Speaking for myself only, Astrology has become my religion and the nearest thing to intangible faith that I have found. It has proven that there is much more between Heaven and Earth than Air.
Jupiter has strong associations with trust, confidence, optimism, good health and in the 12th house it may mean that there is a necessity for the individual to find this within themselves if they want to ever progress in their life.
Jupiter is the natural benefactor of good will towards ALL men in the 12th house. Pro-deo work and charity involvement.
Yet there may also be cases when BIG, BOLD Jupiter needs to tone down a little. When BIG feelings of assumed all-knowing God-like superiority, self
aggrindisement, self indulgence, being too opinionated, going to excesses, desiring the luxury of everything, putting down the little man (also within one's self??), can work against rather than for someone. A 12th house position, through sign, might well help in dissolving hubris to teach humility
at its best.
