Jupiter in Capricorn; Moving towards Soul Growth

On December 2nd, at 18.20 GMT, Jupiter moves into Capricorn after a year in its own sign Sagittarius. This is a powerful placement for manifesting dreams, combining Jupiter's visionary seeking with Capricorn's determination and persistence. Jupiter looks to the mountain peak and wants to be there, but needs the power of Saturn ruled Capricorn to get there, one step at a time. The combination of Jupiter and Saturn energy is generally seen as a helpful influence. Cautious Saturn reduces Jupiter's tendency to take risks or to gamble and tempers Jupiter's unquestioning optimism with a more pragmatic approach. Jupiter in Capricorn demands that we make our own opportunities. There's a balance to be found between trusting the universe to provide (Jupiter) and working hard to manifest our goals (Saturn / Capricorn). Jupiter's blind faith is brought down to earth with discipline, patience and a realistic approach. In Capricorn, Jupiter's journey is slow and steady, a lesson in taking time as much as anything else. The time for great gambles and risky strategies is over, now it's time to do the work.

As with Saturn and Pluto in Capricorn, Jupiter in Capricorn is likely to highlight issues around power and authority. Jupiter's natural confidence and leadership abilities combined with Saturn's often externally validated authority means that the organisations which rule society are in focus, as well as the structures we build in our own lives. Jupiter in Capricorn calls for honesty and integrity, for high moral and ethical standards. Goodness knows public life needs some of that right now. We may all be called to account as this transit progresses, with trigger points in March and April when Jupiter meets Mars and then Pluto, both planets with the potential to dominate as well as to empower. The shadow side of Jupiter in Capricorn may be the rich getting richer, as this placement brings a sense of entitlement and high social status, exaggerating the divisions which already exist in society. For those who already have a lot, Jupiter brings the confidence and entitlement to hold onto it and demand more. The flipside of the restricting / expanding dynamic is that some see their lives expanding at the cost of restrictions to others. Plenty of that about right now, yes? On the surface, the meritocracy makes complete sense to Capricorn - those who work hard earn well and deserve their wealth and opportunities. But we all know it's not that simple, that not all of us are born into a life which gives us the same level of Jupiterian confidence or the solid foundation which makes Jupiterian risks possible. So entitlement issues may become more visible and hopefully, we'll see privilege being called out and even claimed. Capricorn is the sign of taking responsibility and this placement is a great opportunity for us all to own our privilege as well as calling out the rich white men who look likely to be holding onto their power more strongly than ever. On the positive side, hidden voices may also be finding the power to speak out at last, as Jupiter in Capricorn brings confidence and persistence for those who work to right social injustices and create a fairer world.

Jupiter in Capricorn tends to begin as a journey to expand worldly power and we're sure to see plenty of that, especially from those who already have it. But sooner or later, the awareness that material wealth and social status don't bring lasting fulfilment will arise, along with a need to seek meaning beyond external validation brought by meeting the expectations of others. Jupiter in Capricorn asks how are we connecting with our inner authority? The ultimate goal, the peak of that mountain is soul growth, expanding our selves and our world in ways which are meaningful. Jupiter in Capricorn starts with a journey towards material wealth and authority but ends up learning that abundance takes many forms. Jupiter seeks wisdom, and the wisdom of Capricorn may be quiet and even conventional, but it's also solid and lasting.