Jupiter in Astrology

Astronomy

Jupiter is the Solar System's largest planet and takes about 11.86 years to orbit the Sun.

Traditional or modern astrological symbolism

Jupiter symbolizes expansion, opportunity, belief, confidence, education, and the search for a wider horizon.

This symbolic association is part of astrological interpretation and should not be confused with a demonstrated physical influence on personality or events.

Jupiter retrograde

From Earth, Jupiter can appear to reverse direction temporarily against the background stars because of relative orbital motion. Astrologers attach symbolic meanings to that apparent reversal; see the Jupiter retrograde guide for the distinction.