Jupiter is considered the Mightiest of all planets in many senses. It is said that if a person has a strong Jupiter, rest all weaknesses of the chart get nullified.
Jupiter had been in Aries sign from April 2023 to May 1 2024. On May 1, Jupiter has moved to Taurus sign, a sign that is ruled by yet another very strong planet Venus, but happens to be an adversary of Jupiter in many senses. The fusion of two contrasting energies will be interesting!
Jupiter signifies expansion and Taurus sign broadly signifies Finances, Comforts, Stability etc. Jupiter in Taurus should see some amplification of the basic attributes of the sign.
Jupiter will become retrograde in Taurus sign from October 9, 2024 to 4th February 2025. Since Jupiter transits general span is about 12-13 months, Jupiter will move to Gemini sign on 14th May 2025.
Jupiter will also remain in combust state ( combust means being too close to Sun) from May 3 to June 3. Both the states of being combust and regtrogressin will impact the planet’s ability to shower it’s natural benefits.
Jupiter is known as Guru for very obvious reasons. It is also known as Brihaspati which means the Great Master.
The Guru of Devas was Brihaspati. Jupiter or Brihaspati is known to be a great teacher and a very capable guide.
Jupiter signifies many things in many spheres. We are listing only a few below:
In Relationships, Jupiter denotes Progeny, sons and grandsons, grand father. In Female horoscopes, Jupiter also signifies the husband.
In Career and professional life, it denotes expansion, big thinking, generosity, wealth and abundance.
It represents Legal profession, Finance, Banks, Political leaders, large projects etc.
In Social set-ups , it represents institutions of learning, Ministers, Government officials etc.
Jupiter also represents Temples and places of worship. It also is an indicator of Spirituality.
In Body parts it represents Liver and in diseases – it represents diseases like Jaundice and Tumours or carbuncles or flatulence.
Over all, Jupiter is seen as a great benefic planet and is known for its nobility and blessings. It represents Fortune as well.
In Horoscope, Jupiter owns Sagittarius and Pisces. It is known to command over 9th and 12th Houses of Kaal Purush kundali in Vedic Astrology.
In colors, Jupiter signifies yellow color and in Days, it represents Thursday.
Jupiter is also significator of 2nd House ( wealth), 5th House (education and children), 9th House ( Spirituality and wisdom and gain from Gurus), 10th House (career) and 11th House ( over all gains)
Taurus is a sign that embodies Practicality, steadfastness and determination. It indicates down to earth endeavour and also a sense of stability, comfort and sometimes even complacence.
Jupiter as a planet symbolises amplifying or magnifying. It also stands for righteousness, morality, sprituality and religion. It showcases Nobility and the wisdom to do the right things.
When Jupiter combines its energies with that of Taurus, there will be a heightened awareness of the need to establish stability and build upon existing resources. The combination encourages us to prioritize comfort, security, and practicality. Success is best achieved through steady work, generosity combined with discernment, and patience.
Jupiter in Taurus cycle emphasizes the importance of tangible results and long-term investments. It encourages a grounded approach to personal growth and expansion, eschewing impulsive decision-making in favor of careful planning and persistence. Prosperity is found in activities that align with traditional values, such as agriculture, construction, and conserving resources.
While Jupiter’s influence can be beneficial, there’s a need to guard against excesses and self-centeredness. Overindulgence or stubbornness may hinder progress.. However, by embracing moderation and focusing on practical goals, individuals can navigate this period with success.
Jupiter in Taurus encourages a patient and methodical approach to achieving goals, emphasizing the value of persistence and reliability. It fosters an appreciation for simplicity and stability, guiding individuals towards endeavors that offer long-term rewards.
Additionally, attention to health and wellness, particularly related to the throat and neck areas, is advised during this transit. Overall, embracing steadiness, regularity, and balance can lead to growth and prosperity under Jupiter’s influence in Taurus.
You can read the predictions for Jupiter’s transit for your sign here. In our opinion, you should read first as per your ascendant and then as per your moonsign. Gradually, you would start noticing that whether the predictions that are there as per your ascendant are accurate or the ones as per your moonsign.
| Ascendant/Moonsign | Planetary Lord | Jupiter (Benefic/Malefic/Neutral) | Jupiter owns | Jupiter is moving into |
| Aries | Mars | Benefic | 9th & 12th house | 2nd house |
| Taurus | Venus | Most Malefic | 8th and 11th house | First house or Lagna |
| Gemini | Mercury | Malefic | 7th and 10th house | 12th house |
| Cancer | Moon | Malefic | 6th and 9th house | 11th house |
| Leo | Sun | Benefic | 5th and 8th house | 10th house |
| Virgo | Mercury | Malefic | 4th and 7th house | 9th house |
| Libra | Venus | Most Malefic | 3rd and 6th house | 8th house |
| Scorpio | Mars | Most Benefic | 2nd and 5th house | 7th house |
| Sagittarius | Jupiter | Neutral | 1st and 4th house | 6th house |
| Capricorn | Saturn | Neutral | 12th and 3rd house | 5th house |
| Aquarius | Saturn | Malefic | 11th and 2nd house | 4th house |
| Pisces | Jupiter | Neutral | 1st and 10th house | 3rd house |
A transit is only a broad indicator of things. It must always be seen in conjunction with the birth chart and its promises and the current Dasha system operating.
Knowedgable Astrologers analyse a Transit considering a multiple of factors:
1. Is the Transiting planet a benefic or a malefic for the Ascendant or the Moon sign? For example for Taurus Ascendant or Moon sign, Saturn is a great benefic as it is the Yog Karak and Jupiter is a great malefic as it lords over the 8th house. Even though for Jupiter, some astrologers opine that being the natural karak for bliss and nobility, it never really acts as a malefic.
2. The position of the transiting planet in the birth chart? What are the houses it is governing? In which house it is placed? What is its strength in the horoscope? Is it conjunct with malefics or benefics? Is it exalted or own sign or debilitated? One can also look at the Ashtakvarga points of the Transiting planet in Birth horoscope or chart. It’s avastha like being Vriddh ( Old), Yuva ( Young) or Baal ( Child) and it’s over all ability to do good or bad in the birth horoscope ( Ishta phal / Kasht phal).
3. Ashtakvarga points in the transiting house. It is said that 4 or more points are good. For example -Saturn’s eighth house transit ( from Ascendant or Moon sign) is known as Ashtam Shani and is considered as a great hassling period for the native. However if the transiting Saturn has say 6 points in the house of its transit which is 8th, the chances are that good results will outdo the bad results.
4. The Dasha running and Dasha lord’s position and strength in birth chart and its relationship with the transiting planet.
5. The benefic or malefic aspects the transiting planet is recieving when it is in transit. A benefic’s aspect might reduce the ill effects of an otherwise unfavourable transit.
6. The aspects of the Transiting planet. For example, Jupiter aspects 5th, 7th and 9th houses. So, the Transiting planet will also influence these houses along with the house in which it is sitting.
6. Any Auspicious or inauspicious Yoga being formed while in Transit. For example Jupiter was in Guru Chandal Yoga with Rahu till 30th October 2023 in its Aries transit.
What all does the Jupiter signify? 
