Jupiter in the 10th house of the Solar Return

A few important facts

As I always say, it is important to have in mind the whole interpretation of the Solar Return. One single aspect or planetary position can mean a lot or not that much...

That being said, the Solar Return should always be interpreted as a whole, and also in combination with the transits and the predispositions in the natal chart.

Another thing to keep in mind is the level of evolution of the person in question, the stage of personal development. A person with self-defeating patterns, who isn't willing to break through their own self-limiting beliefs, will benefit much less from a wonderful astrological configuration of a Solar Return, than a person with healthier patterns. In short, a negative mindset attracts negative outcomes, while a positive mindset, well, naturally attracts good things.

The meaning of the 10th house in the Solar Return

The 10th house of the Solar Return represents our social status, our achievements and our life purpose. This is not only correlated to one's career, but also to other aspects of life that are important to us. It can also point out achievements in one's relationships, health, money, or simply a breakthrough in something that matters to us.  It is important to be reminded that success is not only related to money and career.  Success can mean having great health, great relationships, a loving family, having a lot of free time to invest in your passions, having peace of mind, and so forth. Success can also mean a breakthrough or conquering something that previously seemed unattainable. For example, some people can't swim, or are afraid of flying or have different phobias, like speaking in public.  Conquering that one thing that initially seemed unattainable can be seen in astrology as 10th-house success.

The 10th house is symbolically associated with the planet Saturn, therefore it is all about one's life mission and life purpose. We each have to carry some form of work that serves society to a bigger scale. This is why the 10th house is the main indicator of the career and profession.

The meaning of planet Jupiter

Jupiter is the planet of expansion. Everything that Jupiter "touches" becomes greater, generous, overflowing, and expansive. It can even point to enlightenment, as Jupiter naturally rules Sagittarius and Pisces, which are both very spiritual star signs. Jupiter is all about traditional values, higher knowledge, but also about being connected to your Higher Self and being divinely guided.

How can a Solar Return chart influence us

The Solar Return chart, in my opinion, is a more pragmatic astrological chart. It is so, because, through its planetary placements, it shows what we can actually expect to happen during a specific year.  It's not that if we see Jupiter in the 10th house, nothing happens, and that there was only a potential that never came to fruition.  Something will definitely happen. Now, there is always a potential that can go higher, or even much higher. As specified above, benefiting from an astrological configuration to its maximum is dependent on our own level of self-awareness and personal evolution. Are we living in gratitude and in a proactive attitude towards our goals, or are we wallowing in self-pity and negative mindsets?

What it means to have Jupiter in the 10th house of the Solar Return

Jupiter in the 10th house of the Solar Return always indicates some form of emancipation in one's life during that year.  There will certainly be progress in one or several life sectors. Yes, it can literally mean progress in one's career and social status, or it could mean that there will be one particular aspect of life that improves.  It could be the year when you manage to do something that you've always wanted to do, but, for whatever reason, you couldn't up until that point.  It could be a year when you get the job of your dreams, or get married. Or it could be the year of your university or school graduation and you receive a lot of appreciation and praise. It could, as well, be a year when you become more popular, or even famous, or you receive an award for your work. 

Jupiter in the 10th house of the Solar Return always works in your favor, but sometimes it could work in such a way that you would not think of or would not deem positive.  For example, in many cases I noticed that, with Jupiter in the 10th, some people get fired from their job! Yes, that's right! But in all cases, they were doing a job that they didn't like, and then they felt compelled and inspired to start doing or applying for the job that they've always wanted!  In this case, Jupiter works as a push. It pushes you to find the purpose of your life.  Let's not forget that the 10th house is associated with life purpose and life mission, your authentic role in society. That being said, the Universe doesn't allow you to work in a job you dislike while having Jupiter in the 10th house in the Solar Return!

The closer Jupiter is to the Midheaven (MC) of the Solar Return, the more influence it has over the chart, and the more positive the Solar Return becomes.  Jupiter conjunct the MC is a great aspect to have in the Solar Return. It almost guarantees that the year will be spectacular from many points of view, sometimes even in spite of other negative combinations in the Solar Return chart. Jupiter conjunct the MC could trump other detrimental planetary combinations in the Solar Return, provided that the chart overall is not all too negative. 

Why Jupiter on the Midheaven of the Solar Return is so powerful

Jupiter conjunct the Midheaven (MC) is beneficial, not only because it becomes the main ruler of the chart, but also because it ends up influencing multiple life sectors. Due to its conjunction to the MC (the 10th house cusp), it will both influence the 9th and the 10th houses. 

Also, given that Jupiter rules both Sagittarius and Pisces, it will positively influence two other houses in the Solar Return chart, houses that have Sagittarius and Pisces on their cusps.  For example (see the example in the picture above), if the Ascendant of the Solar Return falls in Leo, and Jupiter is in Taurus and conjuncts the MC, then, due to its rulership, Jupiter will influence 4 houses in the chart: the 9th & 10th and the 5th & 8th. Sagittarius is on the cusp of the 5th house and Pisces is on the cusp of the 8th house.  All these life sectors represented by these astrological houses will benefit during this Solar Return year, only due to the fact that Jupiter is elevated in the chart.

No planet is a lonely island!

Despite the great benefits that Jupiter can bring by being placed in the 10th house, one should not aim to just place Jupiter there and disregard the rest of the chart. Remember that one single positive aspect cannot overturn the whole signification of a super negative chart. For instance, don't place Jupiter in the 10th house if you leave a stellium in the 12th house! It will not do you too much good. Always think holistically when planning a Solar Return chart. 

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