Jupiter is seen as a bright, clear star of deep azure color, appearing far larger to the eye than Saturn. He completes his journey through the twelve signs in about twelve years. Jupiter is masculine, diurnal, and temperately hot and moist by nature. He is called the Greater Benefic, the bringer of moderation, justice, temperance, and sobriety.
Jupiter generally gives a tall, upright, and well-proportioned body, with a strong and full figure. The complexion is ruddy and pleasant, the face oval, and the forehead high and broad. The eyes are comely and gray, and the hair soft, fine, and of a beautiful chestnut or auburn-brown color. The beard is usually full. The whole frame of the body is harmonious and well-shaped. In speech, he is sober and dignified.
When Jupiter is well dignified, he produces a native who is magnanimous, generous, and faithful—one who aims at high and honorable things. Such a person deals fairly, seeks to benefit others, and is known for acts of charity. His conversation is noble and uplifting. He is a true and constant friend, serious in commitments, just in judgment, and a perfect enemy to all that is base or dishonorable.
But when Jupiter is ill dignified, the native becomes a mere prodigal—wasting and squandering his inheritance. He is hypocritical in matters of faith and religion, ignorant and careless, with a slow and heavy mind. He may become a fawning and deceitful flatterer, and in the worst cases, a skeptic or atheist.
Under Jupiter’s influence are princes, judges, senators, bishops, priests, clergymen, and all kinds of civil officers, as well as clothiers and woollen drapers.
Herbs and Plants of Jupiter
The plants governed by Jupiter include:
Agrimony, alexanders, asparagus, avens, bay tree, white beets, water betony, wood betony, bilberries, borage, bugloss, chervil, sweet cicely, cinquefoil, costmary, dandelion, docks, couch grass (dog’s grass), endive, hart’s tongue, hyssop, houseleek (sengreen), liverwort, lungwort, sweet maudlin, oak tree, red roses, sage, sauce-alone (jack-by-the-hedge), scurvy grass, succory, lady’s thistle, and bloodwort.
These are useful to the astrological physician, who—by judging the cause of illness from the nativity—may know which herbs are most fit to restore health.
Jupiter in Signs
Jupiter in the Houses of Saturn (Capricorn or Aquarius)
When Jupiter is in Capricorn or Aquarius, and is Lord of the Nativity, free from affliction, the native will be overly cautious and eager to accumulate wealth. Yet, despite his gains, he will present himself as poor and live in a base and wretched manner, always fearing misfortune. In matters where others take delight, he will appear mean-spirited and lowly, which will bring him many troubles.
Jupiter in His Own Houses (Sagittarius or Pisces)
If Jupiter is in Sagittarius or Pisces, and the birth is diurnal, the native will be wealthy, fortunate, and discreet. He will gain riches in abundance, be respected among nobles and great persons, and have influence with them. If the birth is nocturnal, it still shows good fortune, though not to the same degree. Such a person will dwell in religious houses or associate willingly with devout men.
Jupiter in the Houses of Mars (Aries or Scorpio)
When Jupiter is in Aries or Scorpio, regardless of whether the birth is by day or night, the native will be fortunate among kings, nobles, great men, and soldiers. He will be a person of great stability and constancy—especially if Jupiter is in Aries and placed in an angular or succedent house. He will be a skilled warrior and an able commander, particularly of large and renowned armies.
Jupiter in the House of the Sun (Leo)
If Jupiter is in Leo in a daytime nativity, the native will be famous, wise, and of deep judgment. He will gladly dwell with kings and will be loved by them, even with little service rendered, and will also be esteemed by the common people. According to Albonly, if Jupiter is angular or succedent, free from affliction, the native will be exceedingly fortunate—possibly a king himself, or one close to royal power—exceeding expectations and surpassing his station. In a night birth, these promises remain true, though somewhat lessened; still, the native will continue fortunate and well-disposed.
Jupiter in the Houses of Venus (Taurus or Libra)
If the birth is diurnal and Jupiter is in Taurus or Libra, the native will form unions or marry wealthy women, gaining riches through them. If the birth is nocturnal, he will prefer the company of religious men, be of good repute, and prosper greatly, increasing his wealth for this reason.
Jupiter in the Houses of Mercury (Gemini or Virgo)
When Jupiter is in Gemini or Virgo, free from affliction, whether by day or night, the native will greatly increase in wealth, be preferred before many others, and be held in honor equal to that of a king or high governor.
Jupiter in the House of the Moon (Cancer)
If Jupiter is in Cancer, strong, fortunate, and well placed, in a diurnal nativity, the native will enjoy fortune beyond expectation—especially if Jupiter is angular or succedent. In a night birth, the promise is similar but to a lesser extent. Still, the native will be excellent in character, of great fame, and will profit much thereby.
From the The Doctrine of Nativites and Horary Questions, JOHN GADBURY