Lesson 2: The Seven Planets and Their Meanings

Welcome to Lesson 2. In this lesson, you will study the planets, their basic nature, and their main meanings in traditional astrology. You will begin by learning how the planets are classified. First, you will look at their elemental qualities and see why some planets are called benefic and others malefic. In traditional astrology, moderate……

Of the Planet Jupiter

Jupiter: the Greater Benefic, source of wisdom and fortune

Jupiter’s influence brings expansion, prosperity, and the generous flow of fortune and wealth

Jupiter: The Greater Benefic

Jupiter in his chariot drawn by eagles. Engraving by J. Sadeler after M. de Vos.

Magnanimous, expansive, kingly: the Greater Benefic takes many of its qualities from its namesake Jupiter, the Greco-Roman king of the gods. Abundance is key to this sanguine planet, as is power, representing the native’s fortune and success but signifying despotic attitudes or wastefulness when poorly placed.