WHERE'S YOUR LUCKY STAR?

Jupiter’s in Sagittarius!

If good luck is just opportunity meeting readiness, then knowing where auspicious Jupiter is travelling in your chart can prepare you for those “lucky” breaks.  This benevolent orb imparts confidence and optimism and expands whatever area of your life it touches—great if it’s your bank account, bad if it's your waist. Yes, sometimes you can have too much of a good thing.  Will you see increase or excess? Your key to finding the one and avoiding the other is at hand.

Just click on your sign (and if you know it, your rising sign) below to find out where the god of good fortune will be in your chart for the next year. 

JUPITER will be in SAGITTARIUS 11/8/2017—12/2/2019

ARIES

ARIES

Reach for the stars! Lofty Jupiter, the seeker of wisdom and truth, will be stimulating your thirst for knowledge and learning as it treks through your 9th house of new frontiers. Over the next year you pioneering rams have a chance to broaden your scope via bold new ideas, travel and/or higher education. Take a risk! Explore a new perspective. This is also an excellent time to take the next step toward reaching your professional goals, as Jupiter’s next stop (in December 2019) will be your career house. If you’ve been putting off that MBA, broker's license or certification, there’s no time like the present to acquire the necessary credentials to further your ambitions. You have 13 months to complete this course. Begin! PS: Recognition, rewards and high honors often appear when Jupiter traverses the 9th house.

Watch for
Opportunities to answer the call of the wild. Keep your flight bags packed, because with exotic Jupiter rousing a sense of adventure, all systems are go. Hankering to surf Hawaii or hike Katmandu? Jupiter encourages you to explore new vistas and expand your horizons. But you don’t have to climb Mount Everest to have a peak experience. If travel’s not an option, you can assuage this wanderlust by having a foreign affair or learning a new language. Just say, hai!

Watch out for
Hubris. Jupiter, who just loves to exaggerate and trumpet his own achievements could be a bad influence on you bold rams who are never shy when it comes to tooting your own horn. While you are being encouraged to network and extend your sphere of influence, you want to make sure you don’t allow self-promotion to turn into self-aggrandizement. Ego trips are not on this itinerary.

TAURUS

Ready for some sexual healing? You staunch sensualists are about to experience the curative powers of love, compliments of Jupiter in your 8th house of intimacy, a deep, complex place that rules your passions and obsessions. This house is not a home! But it is, with Jupiter’s guidance, where you can learn to look at the bright side of your darker issues and work to transform anything that prevents you from enjoying a more fulfilling relationship.

Watch for
A financial windfall. The 8th house also rules joint finances, and with bounteous Jupiter here, you gain from other people’s resources. This could manifest as an inheritance or even a settlement from an insurance claim or law suit. If you’re looking for an opportune time to apply for a grant or loan, beneficent Jupiter increases the odds of a favorable response. Married? Have a significant other? Jupiter will give your partner's finances a boost. Go ahead and ask for that extra-special holiday/birthday gift. Chances are good your partner will be feeling very generous—especially if you’ve aced those sexual healing lessons!

Watch out for
Overextending your accounts. The material girls among you may think you’ve been given carte-blanche to indulge in an orgy of consumerism. But the downside to having free-wheelin’ Jupiter running the bank, is that you’re as likely to be the recipient of your partner’s liabilities, as you are of their assets, particularly if you share that joint account with a big spender. Also, be wary about offers of extended credit: Jupiter has been known to promise more than he delivers. Don’t borrow against expected gains — if you want to avoid a near-debt experience, that is.

GEMINI

All you need is love! Big hearted Jupiter will be stimulating your 7th house of relationships for the next 13 months. If, like some fickle Twins, you've been looking for love in all the wrong faces, Jupiter increases your odds of finding the right one. Already involved? You're ready to take the next step. For some, it will be down the aisle, for others, out the door. Don't fret if it's the latter. If a relationship does end, it's only to make way for your real, true love. In the meantime, count on Jupiter to come up with plenty of "distractions" and potential suitors. Trust me on this, you will not be alone for long.

Watch for
Opportunities to create alliances. With genial Jupiter overseeing your partnership house, cooperation and collaboration will be key to your success. If you've crossed swords with anyone in the past, this is an excellent time to mend fences, as all your associations should improve. Co-workers, colleagues and your superiors (so-called) will be more responsive to your brilliant ideas and happy to help you advance. Bonus: With lucky Jupiter overseeing legal matters, contracts and agreements tend to work out in your favor.

Watch out for
The competition. The 7th house is also known as the house of open enemies and Jupiter here could increase their numbers. Count cutthroat colleagues, jealous rivals and exes (yours and theirs) among this lot. The thing to remember when dealing with any personal conflict during this time is that compromise and cooperation will be key to advancing your agenda. The hard sell, going it alone, or making end runs around rivals won't work. You'll have to rely on your brains and your charm. Happily, you've been amply endowed with both.

CANCER

Joltin’ Jupiter will be juicing your 6th house of health and work, invigorating both areas.  On the health front, there'll be no couch potato left behind on Jupiter's watch. Even the most homespun Crabs, content to watch fitness shows from the comfort of their recliners, will be racing to the gym. On the work front, Jupiter improves job conditions, expands options and ensures that your efforts will yield positive results. You'll wow the VIPs with your increased output and brilliant solutions and stun those who underestimated you, when you zoom past them on the corporate ladder. Pssst: Co-workers are willing to help. Let them. You'll only have yourself to blame if you continue over nurturing and doing everyone's work for them.

Watch for
Exciting job opportunities. Jupiter in the sixth house is a godsend for job seekers. Bored in your current position? Looking for something more satisfying? Keep an eye out for work that’s more suitable to your special talents. Jupiter can help you score more rewarding employment—both figuratively, (as in fulfilling), and literally, (as in recognition). So, polish your acceptance speech. You're a shoe-in to win employee of the month, make that employee of the year! When Jupiter's on the scene, you’ve got to think BIG.

Watch out for
Burnout. 14-hour work days fueled by triple espressos and M&Ms could impact your health and your weight. Jupiter's boundless spirit is a double-edged sword in the fitness house: While you may feel more energetic and motivated to workout, you may be too inundated with work to get to the gym. Try. Hard. While Jupiter does offer great growth potential, you'll want to insure that all your gains are in productivity, not on the scale.

LEO 

Take center stage! Jupiter's on a junket in your 5th house of self-expression, (romance, recreation and creativity all reside under this roof), sparking you to show-off your vast creative potential in any or all of these arenas. Write that novel! Join an improv group! Take up snowboarding! It's time to blow the lid off your talent, take some risks and release the fully unabridged version of yourself. Has your love life been stuck in a rut? This cosmic intervention from Jupiter may be just the jolt you need to kick up the excitement level.  And with this lusty orb acting like a love magnet, you’ll have no trouble attracting admirers from near and far.

Watch for
A whole lot of lovin'. Lusty Jupiter’s romp through your romance house will not only increase your capacity to love, but your options as well. As Jupiter is the ruler of foreign affairs, you might even get a yen for someone from a different background or culture. A long-distance relationship over Skype is a distinct possibility.

Watch out for
A visit from the stork! The 5th house also rules children. Having prolific Jupiter here can fill you with a whole lot more than joie de vivre. If you’re not ready for this much joy right now, (the kind that comes in a little bundle), take precautions.

VIRGO

Feather your nest! Bountiful Jupiter has just moved into your 4th house of home and family. His visit here prompts home improvement on all levels. Don't be surprised if you get a strong desire to relocate or redecorate. And don’t be surprised if the simple act of rearranging your furniture turns into an extreme makeover! Jupiter’s M.O. is to expand everything he touches. Still, any improvements you make now will go a long way toward helping you create a Virgo-perfect home. All domestic situations tend to improve on Jupiter's watch: parents may become more supportive, sibling rivalries tend to deescalate and a roommate "situation" can suddenly become a nonissue.

Watch for
Real estate opportunities. Having lucky Jupiter in the 4th house is like having an uncle in the realty business: it's a great time for apartment/house hunting and/or investing in property. You could even find your dream home! You could also wind up spending a whole lot more than you planned. Jupiter has a way of morphing expansive urges into expensive ones. Set a realistic budget and stick to it. Trust Jupiter to ensure that you’ll get plenty of bang for your buck.

Watch out for
Mood swings. Exorbitant Jupiter has a reputation for being over the top. As the 4th house also rules your deepest feelings, you could find yourself getting overwhelmed. Meticulous Virgo tends to be a bit high strung—understandable since you're always trying to make everything better. Meditation and/or therapy can work wonders now. Just say, OM.

LIBRA

You'll be doing lunch with moguls! Big-shot Jupiter, in your busy 3rd house of communications and commerce, will be acting as your press secretary, handling your itinerary and prompting you to do something that doesn't come naturally to you refined souls—self promotion. With even greater confidence in your communication skills, you’ll be able to get your message across more effectively. Friends, neighbors, even siblings could be instrumental in helping you make the right connections. So don’t roll your eyes if your sister's roommate offers to help you get a foot in the door. Take her up on it. Who knows? She really may be related to that hot-shot producer or CEO who can help you land that coveted job.

Watch for
Educational opportunities. Thinking about taking the LSATs/a writing class/going for a broker's license? You'll find yourself eager to learn new things and increase your areas of expertise. So whether you're shooting for a degree, looking to add to your skill set or learning a new language, with Jupiter galvanizing your brain cells, it will be easier than ever to tackle even the toughest subjects and succeed at anything you put your mind to. Think big. No restrictions apply.

Watch out for
Over scheduling. Jupiter's presence in this already hectic house accelerates the pace of everyday life. With so many things to do, places to go and people to see, even you social butterflies could easily end up spinning your wheels. Try to keep the big picture in focus, and sideline activities that don't serve your ultimate goal. FYI: When Jupiter's in the 3rd house, even smooth-talking, diplomatic souls like you, could find yourself blurting out whatever's on your mind. Think before you bitch.

SCORPIO

You've got the Midas touch! With prosperous Jupiter cha-chinging through your 2nd house of value, you can expect your worth, both net and self, to increase. Fiscally speaking, you should see vast improvements in your financial picture as Jupiter steps up your money-making potential. (I'll bet you dollars to donuts that ol' hillbilly Jed Clampett had Jupiter in his 2nd house when he struck oil.) On the personal level, you're encouraged to take stock of your vast inner resources. Stop selling yourself short and start capitalizing on your many talents!

Watch for
A chance to increase your earnings. With Jupiter solidly in your corner, it's time to ask for that long overdue raise. This is also an excellent time to make a big investment in yourself. Why not turn some of those hobbies (like photography or Web design) into money-making ventures. Isn't it about time you started appreciating your own interests?

Watch out for
Extravagance. Jupiter is likely to inspire visions of Versace in your head, but the idea here is to grow your savings, not blow them. You'd be wise to put any extra earnings into self-improvement (a block of Pilates classes) rather than self-indulgence (a pair of Jimmy Choo’s). Of course, whether you end up swimming in Prada or drowning in debt is entirely up to you. Just don’t say I didn’t warn you!

Sagittarius

The sky’s the limit!  For the next 13 months, you'll enjoy the benefits of having fabulous Jupiter in your sign and your 1st house of new beginnings.  This fortuitous orb ushers in a brand new cycle of opportunity and growth and imparts boundless energy, enthusiasm and a real can-do spirit. Got mountains to move, obstacles to overcome?  No problem. With Jupiter on your team you’re ready to take on all comers. Okay maybe not literally, Jupiter does tend to exaggerate his own importance. But with this big-hearted orb lending uncharacteristic openness, don't be surprised if you find yourself acting as friendly, flirtatious and frivolous as a Sagittarius. Oh, wait! You ARE a Sagittarius! You'll be working those rooms, pitching projects and kissing ass with the best of them. (And don't be surprised when it works!)

Watch for
Opportunities for self-improvement. When Jupiter enriches your sign, (an event that only happens once every 12 years), you’re inspired to branch out and exceed even your own exalted expectations. Options to do so involve higher education, long-distance travel, and exciting new relationships (personal and professional). Cosmic Tip: Check out what Jupiter is promising the rest of the Zodiac. When this bounteous planet visits your sign, you benefit from everything he has to offer!

Watch out for
Overextending yourself. Your dance card will be full and declining social engagements when you're feeling so pretty, witty and popular will be nearly impossible, especially since you bon vivants are notorious for spreading yourselves too thin. Don't bite off more than you can chew. Speaking of chewing, Jupiter is the planet of indulgence. Lay off the chocolate decadence or the only thing that will be expanding is your waistline.

CAPRICORN

Ready for a close encounter of the higher kind? Jupiter, exhausted from our insane schedule and workaholic ways, has checked out and checked into our 12th house of ashrams, spirituality and inner peace, where he'll be mellowing out for the next 13 months. We hard-working goats need periodic time-outs in order to reconnect with our higher self. Count on enlightened Jupiter to help you tap into your vast inner wisdom, wrestle your demons and ponder the meaning of your existence.  Don't be surprised if you get a wild urge to steal an apple from the tree of knowledge.

Watch for
Flashes of creative brilliance and spiritual enlightenment. High-minded Jupiter will inspire you to discover a deeper faith in yourself and even to develop hidden talents. With Jupiter expanding your consciousness, you could achieve a kind of euphoria that most people only experience with pharmaceuticals. The better news is that Jupiter in the 12th house is a natural high, so the epiphanies and insights you glean will still make sense the next day. Thank heavens, because we're likely to be more sensitive to drugs or alcohol, at this time. Whatever your poison (vodka, nicotine, chocolate), be aware that Jupiter’s penchant for overdoing it is likely to intensify intemperance.

Watch out for
Building castles in the air. The 12th house is also the realm of fantasies and delusions. With spinmeister Jupiter amping your gullibility, it will be all too easy for even us overly wary types to throw caution to the wind and fall prey to some "get rich quick" scheme. Make sure you have a trusted advisor look over any "opportunities" you come across before you start draining the moat.

AQUARIUS

Dream your dreams! Jupiter, traveling through your 11th house of hopes and wishes, spurs you to expand your horizons. This past year, Jupiter traveled through your career house sparking your ambitions. Now, he's aiming to make all that hard work pay off by shifting your focus from short-term gains to long-term goals. Jupiter is also stoking your desire to make the world a better place. You could expand your influence in even greater ways by, say, enlisting in a humanitarian effort or political cause — maybe even running for office yourself!  Don’t forget the little people.

Watch for
An invitation to join a group or professional association. Friendships flourish when good-natured Jupiter frequents the 11th house. I know, I know, you mavericks are not natural-born joiners. But don't make the mistake of thinking you can get ahead on your merits alone. Having a few friends in high places or the imprimatur of a prestigious organization behind you just might open some doors and help you further your goals. Just sayin'

Watch out for
A tendency to slack off. "What?" you ask. "Do you know what sign you're writing about? Aquarian's never slack off!" You're right. What was I thinking? But Jupiter is the planet that rules dumb luck and it could give even you a false sense of security. I just wanted to make sure that you didn’t take this energy for granted and that you were prepared to work at all the opportunities that are sure to come your way. Forget I said it.

PISCES

Get ready for your close up! With providential Jupiter managing your career, your star is sure to rise. Once every twelve years, this fortuitous orb shows up at the zenith of your chart to boost your ambitions and help you scale new heights. No one ever suspects you sensitive soles of being ambitious or cutthroat—even though barracudas and sharks are of your ilk.  But with Jupiter egging you, on you may be tempted to show your teeth. Don’t. Just use your brilliant intuition to scope out the competition and rise above the fray. I know you far-sighted fish will have no trouble capitalizing on this auspicious opportunity. After all, Forbes magazine found Pisces the number one sign among self-made millionaires!

Watch for
A chance to advance. Jupiter can help you break through that glass ceiling and broaden your professional horizons. Are you up for a promotion? Due for a raise?  Eyeing your bosses job? Go for it! Jupiter will make sure that the VIPs sit up and take notice — it’s up to you to give them something worth noticing. Job related travel and an opportunity to go for an advanced degree may also feature.

Watch out for
Spreading yourself too thin. It will be hard not to sign on to all the exciting offers coming your way. But choose your projects carefully. With Jupiter ensuring high visibility, all your achievements will be noticed—but so will any mistakes. You'll fare best if you focus on a single goal. Avoid short cuts, and make sure everything you do is above board. You’re aiming for the cover of Time not the National Enquirer.