Throughout the history, human beings have been endeavoring to
explore, learn and expand the horizons of their minds in search of something better.
When it comes to expansion and advancement of any aspect, the mighty and pious
Jupiter comes into the picture if we try to map things in astrological sense.
Jupiter is the planet signifying the upward flow of energy and desire to expand
and accumulate. This is the force of nature which generates hope and makes one
rooted and visionary. It’s a symbol of hope and Truth. Like the planet Saturn
defines the limitations and challenges which a Soul has to face, position of
Jupiter shows the level of blessings and potential of individual to rise,
expand and evolve. Birth of an individual with Jupiter placed in ascendant is
by no means a meager placement. When one comes with this mighty planet being
positioned in first house itself, then it is the birth of huge significance. Before
we move into specifics it’s important to repeat that how Jupiter actually
behaves will depend on the sign in which it is placed. Let’s move to discussion
of what are the possibilities when the Guru
of Gods is positioned in the first house, when a Soul begins its journey on
earth.
In first house Jupitarian influence is mostly positive and
very uplifting. It indicates a mighty Soul who has descended to accentuate the
process of evolution and to reap the fruits of good Karma. Expansion occurs on
all planes here. It shows very faithful, calm and centered personality with
forward looking attitude. Until and unless Jupiter is badly placed here, results
are generally very encouraging. Presence of Jupiter in first house shows deep influence
of this planet on psyche of individual. Prolonged education and love for learning
are generally seen and one remains busy throughout the life span in gathering knowledge
of various branches. It’s not just about the formal degrees, it’s actually about
the essence, about the knowledge which helps one broaden the horizons of mind
in which Jupiter is really interested in. Under positive influence of Jupiter
one would gain mastery in many subjects and high level of education with
excellence in academics is seen. There will be flair for writing and based upon
other planetary influence, writers, consultants, healers and great teachers are
born with such influence. The real essence here is that Jupiter will first make
one accumulate enough wisdom which can start, resume or accelerate the process
of understating of life in general in a grander way and later this leaning will
be passed on to the masses as per latent capacities of individual.
Under the strong and healthy Jupiter here individual has
unparalleled faith which would be literally unbreakable, seemingly coming from
deep belief in his own abilities. Prolonged education and great command in work
will come leading to great fame and respect. Jupiter generally gives
traditional or very philosophical outlook here and degree of rigidity will depend
on the sign. Like when placed in fixed sign, these individuals will be almost impossible
to convince as they will be deeply rooted in their own principles. Movable or
dual signs make one’s approach relaxed and open to changes. Institution of
marriage is generally very sacred to them and one derives brilliant support
from partner who often has developed intellectual levels too. The most fantastic
aspect of Jupiter being here is ability to have a far sightedness and if other
planets are also aligned nicely, then great visionaries are born. Charitable
and very generous Souls are indicated when Jupiter becomes powerful here and
often purpose of life moves beyond fulfilling the needs of body and self. In
some of the rare cases, this placement can even indicate Soul of the sage (or
sage like) being incarnated to fulfill some bigger mission. Being driven by
Divine plan, one can become leader with mass following and dedicated his life
for bringing change in society through accumulated wisdom and blessings of
past.
The inclination and path where expansion of Jupitarian influence
works is greatly modulated depending on the sign. Like when placed in signs of Mercury,
one feels greatly motivated to gather knowledge. Signs of Venus are challenging
to Jupiter, as here the idealism presented by this planet suffers a blow and
one spends prolonged span of time in satisfying material impulses and expansion becomes horizontal, taking deep
colors of mundane world. When Jupiter becomes weak here, it can show up as
extreme rigidity and unwillingness to learn. It signifies a need to conquer
lower qualities before typical Jupitarian pattern of growth and affluence can
be experienced. Like one can be extremely arrogant inviting many troubles upon himself
and in the process of creating and then
bearing such troubles the scope of leaning arises. Excess self-indulgence
and shortsightedness can mar the vision. Many attachments and self-created bondages
along with mind which hovers intensely about the matters of sexuality can
result in weakening of physical and emotional stamina. Weak Jupiter in first
house doesn’t loses its auspiciousness totally, rather it indicates that Soul
is lost and needs some re-learning. On mundane level it can show up as
excessive attachment to people and things and many hardships on path of education.
Most importantly, such individuals need to rise above many lower qualities as it’s
all about turbulences in external world owing to disturbed equation with self
and understanding of how things work (lack of comprehension of laws of nature).
Nevertheless, it’s a placement which indicates immense blessings and makes it
possible for individual to take a giant leap in very swift manner and also contributes
to society in memorable way.
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