Jupiter is direct in the sign of Cancer. What does it mean?
With the Sun entering Aries and the buzz on Jupiter in their powerful sign of Cancer, we must explore the meanings and significations of this placement according to astrologers in the ancient world to make the best use of this current moment in time amidst chaos and war.
Al Biruni tells us about Jupiter and the astrological significations of this planet:
“Jupiter is moderately warm and moist. The greater benefic. Male. Diurnal. Sweet, bitter-sweet, delicious. Dust colour and white mixed with yellow and brown.”
Ruling the good fortune one can find when the Sun is above the horizon and bringing the sweet and delicious wealth-giving opportunity, especially when in their place of exaltation.
Jupiter - Nasa GIF
What is “exaltation” in astrology?
Firmicus Maternus, an ancient astrologer, in their treatment Mathesis speaks on exaltation and its importance:
“Whenever in a chart the majority of the planets are in the exact degree of their exaltation, then they indicate the greatest prosperity…The former are called exaltations, or favorable places in the chart, because they make those who are born with this configuration fortunate and successful…..
The Babylonians called the signs in which the planets are exalted their "houses."But in the doctrine we use, we maintain that all the planets are more favorable in their exaltations than in their own signs.”
The fortune and importance of exaltation are rarely discussed in modern astrology, yet they are foundational to traditional techniques found in astrology texts.
In the current sky, we see both the Sun almost enter its sign of exaltation: Aries. Along with Jupiter in their respective sign of exaltation and in the sign of Cancer
(15th degree of cancer being the exact place of most power for Jupiter and the ascendant of the ancient teaching tool used by Hermes Trismegistus: Thema Mundi).
How do you work with Jupiter in Cancer magically?
Working with Jupiter through the planetary hours and days of Jupiter in weekly devotion allows Thursdays and Sunday evenings, as well as certain Jupiter hours throught the week, to access this wealth-granting and expansive essence in our mundane sphere.
Over the next weeks, Lady Venus will witness Jupiter from their home sign of Taurus, opening the door for contemplative work that grounds and roots the new opportunities that sprouted while Jupiter has been in Cancer.
The divine name of favor mentioned before is from the Head on History Patreon and translated by the iconic Ali A Olomi.
The divine name Al-Quddus has been a way to connect with the most purifying and cleansing essence of Jupiter. Olomi speaks on the way this divine name aligns the spirit and soul, allowing us to realign and move from the malign energies that stain the heart.
Zakariyya ibn Muhammad al-Qazwini (d. 1283) - Archangel Gabriel (Jabril); verso: Archangel Michael (Mikayyil)
“Al-Quddus is the transcendence of God, the holiest of the holy, the purest of the pure, but as a reminder of the only True Reality, it is also that which allows humanity and creation to participate in that holiness. It is the alchemical transformation of the soul into spirit.”
Pairing the workings of this divine name, like reciting 100 times a day to be loved and respected by all, along with many other ones found in the specific translations shared by Olomi!
Another amazing thing to do if one wishes to attune to the Greek pantheon would be to recite the Orphic Hymn to Jupiter, honoring and uplifting the words of the Zeus figure the Greeks honored and prayed to.
Entering these prayers in the correct adornemnt and energy is essential as Picatrix reminds us:
“When you wish to speak with Jupiter: If you wish to speak with Jupiter, put him in a good condition, as we have said before concerning Saturn. Dress yourself in yellow and white garments, and go to a place that you have set aside for these workings, humbly and gently, in the manner of hermits and Christians, with a belt tied around your waist.” - Book III chapter 7, Warnock translation.
TO JUPITER [ZEUS]
The Fumigation from Storax.
O Jove much-honor'd, Jove [Zeus] supremely great, to thee our holy rites we consecrate,
Our pray'rs and expiations, king divine, for all things round thy head exalted shine.
The earth is thine, and mountains swelling high, the sea profound, and all within the sky.
Saturnian [Kronion] king, descending from above, magnanimous, commanding, sceptred Jove [Zeus];
All-parent, principle and end of all, whose pow'r almighty, shakes this earthly ball;
Ev'n Nature trembles at thy mighty nod, loud-sounding, arm'd with light'ning, thund'ring God.
Source of abundance, purifying king, O various-form'd from whom all natures spring;
Propitious hear my pray'r, give blameless health, with peace divine, and necessary wealth.- Taylor Thomas translation 1972
Pairing these prayers with offerings of 4 dollars, 4 hours of donated time to a church, school, house of religion, or community service opens up the aid to the “children” of the sphere of Jupiter. This is coined in Austin Coppock’s work and the virtues it brings when remediating Jovial issues that may show up in the natal chart.
What if you don’t know ANY astrology? A folk bath for Jupiter in Cancer:
If ALL of this sounds too much, a simple bath with my favorite item from the Botanica: Cascarilla (white egg shell) IS THE WAY TO GO!
Things you will need:
-Cascarilla
-White roses
-Agua de Florida
-Lemon zest or Essential oil (one drop)
- Mint
- Salt (NOT EPSOM SALT)
While the moon is losing light (after a full moon) you will go on Thursday morning, facing the east, and prepare a bath in a basin or your bathtub while reciting the Psalms 51 which we would then say a prayer your god or divinity before pouring over ones self of bathing in this water as the sun rises over the east and Juptiers hour helps your prayer of growth an exaltation rise with the soverign sun.
If desired, you can collect some of this water and dispose of it at the base of an oak tree ruled by Jupiter or the Crossroads and not looking back after walking away from the drop-off location.
These issues may include things like a Jupiter in the opposite sign of Cancer - Capricorn, Jupiter being retrograde in the nativity, bringing issues with blessings being taken from us, and, of course, aspects from the malefics like Saturn and Mars coveting the blessing and limiting the aid Jove can bestow.
With these kinds of deliniations we see the ability to fortify the lack of resources, noble people, and piousness being deficits that Jupiter in the sign of Cancer exalted can aid us in. Which is why Talismanic and enchanted items from the time this planet was in its best position, like Caelestis, are so revolutionary. Helping find the right words and speech to have our desires be met and surpassed by the exalted one.
