Jupiter Dominant, what it is and what it means for your birth chart

OK. So, you’re checking your daily horoscope or you just got your free birth chart from astrology.com, and you notice this phrase called Jupiter Dominant. It’s hella confusing, and you wanna know what it means to be Jupiter dominant. 

     Well, it is a little known fact that the astrological personality is layered. Sundae-like, planetary and zodiac energies pile one on top of the other until there is a cherry on top: the Dominant Planet. Not to be confused with the chart ruler, the Dominant Planet is the planet that—either due to a stellium in the planet’s natural house, or a high number of aspects to other planets—calls the shots in your chart and imbues you with its planetary energies. These energies lay the path of your destiny.

    Now that you know the meaning of dominant planets in astrology, we can get the meaning of Jupiter in astrology.

     In its simplest form, Jupiter is the planet of opportunity, expansion, and spirituality. The gas giant rules religion, philosophy, spirituality, travel, and higher education–think: yoga, mediation, grad school, and long-distance trips. And on its best days, Jupiter brings good luck, good cheer, spiritual health, wealth, abundance, and a whole lotta love and optimism.

     If you are Jupiter Dominant, you’re an Olympian of optimism, and believe in destiny. Expansion and growth of either the mind, spirit, body, or emotions are important to you, as are travel, adventures, and explorations. You want to understand the meaning of life, and are curious about everything, from different cultures, cities and religions, to different philosophies and spiritual practices. 

     Some may call you lucky, because the heavens always seem to smile at your constant faith and generosity and reward you with fantastic opportunities. Friendly, popular, hopeful, you will evolve into a wise sage, while staying young at heart. You are BIG in every way – personality and physicality; and soar in the teaching, athletic, or theatrical professions.

     If you are Jupiter Dominant, then you’re especially sensitive to Jupiter transits and Jupiter retrograde–but each astrological element expresses Jupiter dominance differently. So, without further ado: 

Jupiter Dominance in the Signs