Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system. In fact, this gas giant is twice as massive as all of the other planets combined. In addition, Jupiter has 79 known moons which have been pulled in by its strong magnetic field. In astrology, Jupiter is seen as the planet of growth and expansion. Jupiter is also the planet for luck and good fortune. However all of the planetary influences need to be balanced and and we can’t just rely on luck to manage our life. Jupiter is a gas giant and if it has a solid core at all it’s very small in comparison to the whole of Jupiter. In addition, Jupiter has many storms that we can see brewing on the surface, including the highly visible red dot which is a storm that has been raging for generations.
| Astronomical: | heliocentric | ||
| Revolution (1 day) | ~10 hours | Solar cycle (1 day) | ~10 hours |
| Orbit (1 year) | ~12 years | ||
| Moons | 79 | Rings | yes |
| Core | unsure | maybe a dense, thick liquid | |
| very strong magnetic field | large ocean of liquid hydrogen | 3 distinct cloud layers | |
| Sunlight travel time | 43 min | Gas Giant | |
| Astrological: | |||
| Jupiter Return | ~12 years | Jupiter Rx / 13 mos | 1 time |
Represents
growth, learning, expansiveness
| Masculine | polarity with Saturn |
| Benefic |
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