celestial bodies: jupiter
The Greater Benefic

| 5th planet from the Sun named for Zeus in Western/Pagan mythologies; represents Guru in Vedic traditions |
| In Kabbalah, associated on the Tree of Life with Sephirah of Chasad חסד: love among people, expanded consciousness, & devotion |
| Ruler of Sagittarius & Pisces |
| Considered the planet of good fortune, positivity, generosity of spirit, & joy at existence |
lunar aspects
| 0° Conjunct | beneficial alignment of emotion & intuition | monthly |
| 60° Sextile | emotional well-being, positivity, & inner harmony | twice monthly |
| 90° Square | moodiness; high highs & low lows; conflict between emotion & belief | weekly |
| 120° Trine | emotional resilience & the joy that comes from deeper character; positivity | monthly |
| 180° Opposition | increased needs especially for optimism, comfort, & security; inner life may be more easily impacted by external world | every 13 months |