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Jupiter has been perceived for centuries as the ‘Greater Benefic’, and many astrologers assume that this planet will always herald good fortune, opportunities for betterment, and material and emotional rewards. Sometimes this interpretation is entirely valid. At other times it isn’t. Jupiter’s expression, in an individual life and on a collective level, is rarely simple and sometimes anything but benefic, and Jupiter transits can reveal a contradictory picture. Sometimes great opportunities arise and life is enhanced. Sometimes the transit coincides with the collapse of relationships, financial hardship, the onset of serious illness, and even death. Sometimes both expressions occur at once. And in natal charts, Jupiter aspects are not always benign in the accepted sense of the word. In astrology, several planets are associated with complexity and mystery, especially Neptune and Pluto. But Jupiter is in some ways the most enigmatic of all the heavenly bodies in our solar system. What does Jupiter really symbolise?
These three seminars given by Liz Greene for CPA and MISPA students in 2021 explore the enigmatic, paradoxical, and unpredictable Jupiter to find a clearer understanding of this tricky and magical planet.
Liz Greene
Liz Greene has been a professional astrologer for nearly sixty years. She holds doctorates in both psychology and history and is a qualified Jungian a...
Show moreBy Jove! is based on three seminars given by Liz Greene for students from the Centre for Psychological Astrology and the Mercury Internet School of Psychological Astrology’s seminar programme, during 2021. Practically, the book is divided into three parts which include: an in-depth foundational background; the cycles and transits of Jupiter – exploring the relationship to the individual natal chart as well as synastry and composite charts; and, the broader scope, reflecting on Jupiter’s cycles in history.
Part One brings to light the many facets of Jupiter as the author skillfully weaves together elements of astronomy, mythology, psychology, and astrology. Greene points out, ‘Jupiter’s expression in an individual life and on a collective level, is rarely simple and sometimes anything but benefic.’ In an artful presentation of the varied myths and monikers representing the archetype, we are offered a level of clarity and context around Jupiterian influences enabling us to assimilate the myth with real-life examples and individual experience. I was engrossed in the stories and imagery!
From the foundation of myth, Greene’s discussion on the psychology of Jupiter is both fascinating and illuminating. Psychological concepts and their manifestations are related back to mythical figures and stories, offering a depth of understanding and perspective that few books or authors can evoke. For me, elements of Jupiter’s influence that previously lacked an essential clarity, were crystalized and anchored.
Part Two, is more astrologically technical with a focus on cycles and transits. Using detailed examples, the archetypes of Jupiter come to life. The progression of four Jupiter returns, in the case of Carl G. Jung, and the Jupiter transits reflected in the life and times of Elvis Presley, are particularly illustrative. Additional examples include Jupiter’s significance within relationships through synastry and composite charts. Sufficiently detailed, this material offers a valuable leaping off point for independent contemplation or research.
Looking at Jupiter’s cycles in combination with the slower-moving planets, the scope is broadened in Part Three as the discussion shifts into the collective sphere. Historical references provide context as we continue to contemplate the Jupiterian ‘search for meaning’…within ourselves and the outer world. The significance of the individual’s relationship to changes in the collective psyche and our response to those dynamics is summarized by Greene as she states, ‘The astrological Jupiter symbolises our capacity to grasp [the] eagle’s-eye view of the process of human development and the importance of the role individual consciousness plays.’ A topical statement to be sure!
‘By Jove!’ is essential reading. Liz Greene’s treatise highlights both the splendour and the darkness of the ‘great planet’ in ways we may not have previously considered. I cannot imagine a more complete work to facilitate understanding the many faces of Jupiter. As Greene observes, ‘we all experience Jupiter’s joy and Jupiter’s cravings differently, and we’re inspired by different triggers.’ Regardless of one’s own Jupiter placement, these pages are rife with insight and inspiration.
