Social planets
“The starry vault of heaven is in truth the open book of cosmic projection.”
— Carl Gustav Jung
Understanding the social planets (Jupiter and Saturn) in your natal astrology chart
How to interpret Jupiter in your natal chart
Jupiter, along with Saturn, make up the two social planets in astrology. Social planets show us where we are positioned within the collective whole. Jupiter is also part of a different coupling - with Venus, as the two benefics. Ancient astrologers referred to Jupiter as the ‘greater benefic’ and Venus as the ‘lesser benefic’. This emphasises Jupiter’s energy of expansion and growth and divine luck and prosperity. There’s a great deal of insight to be gained into analysing Jupiter’s placement in your natal astrological chart. Where Jupiter is positioned - you shine. Jupiter in our natal chart shows our prosperity and fortune and when you step into the house that Jupiter resides in you will find abundance. Jupiter changes its zodiac sign approximately every 361 days; making it take around 12 years for each person to experience their Jupiter return. Thursday is the day named after Jupiter, which can still be identified slightly within the French ‘Jeudi’.
How to interpret Saturn in your natal chart
Saturn, along with Jupiter, make up the two social planets. Social planets show us where we are positioned within the collective whole. Saturn is also part of a different coupling - with Mars, as the two malefics; meaning that their energy and influence can be intense and challenging.
Saturday is the day named after Saturn, though I imagine by now you would have been able to guess that - as the English for Saturday by no means hides Saturn from its association!
