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Jupiter line astrocartography: the line people hope to live on
Jupiter is growth, generosity, faith and good fortune. Its lines are the closest thing astrocartography has to a lucky spot on the map.
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At a glance
Astrocartographers read Jupiter lines as lines of growth, luck, opportunity and generous people.
- Per birth hour
- 15.04°1,672 km
- AC/DC cut-off
- 66.5°September 18, 1984
- Jupiter pace
- 8.0′ a dayall twelve signs
- Jupiter MC
- 61.7°WHalifax, 150 km
Find your Jupiter lines15.0° per birth hour.
The Jupiter line
The Jupiter line, in one breath
Try this today
- Look up your Jupiter lines first in the finder, then filter by the region you could realistically move to.
- Think of a place where luck kept turning up. Check it for Jupiter.
Everyone knows someone who moved somewhere and simply did well: the job came through, the flat was cheaper than expected, the right people turned up. When astrocartographers hear that story, they check for Jupiter.
In traditional astrology Jupiter is the great benefic, the planet of expansion, wisdom, optimism, travel and abundance. Its lines are read as places where life gets bigger and kinder. It is no surprise that most "best place to live" searches end up here.
Jupiter does have a quiet shadow. It expands whatever it touches, including habits, spending and waistlines. Things can feel so good that you stop paying attention. Some people on Jupiter lines overcommit because every opportunity looks like a yes.
Still, if you only check one planet before a move, the tradition would have you check this one.
The sky behind it
Jupiter, 1940 to 2026: 8.0′ a day on average, all twelve signs, declination -23.50° (September 18, 1984) to +23.49° (March 28, 1990).
Jupiter rising (AC)
Jupiter rising (AC line): optimism you can feel
On Jupiter's rising line, the tradition reads optimism, confidence, generosity and good health. The tradition reads feeling expansive and being seen as warm, wise or lucky.
It is a strong line for a fresh start, for study, for travel and for anyone who needs a dose of hope.
The classic warning is excess: too many plans, too much food, too much faith in the next big thing. Enjoy the abundance; keep a budget.
The sky behind it
Apollo 11 sample, July 20, 1969 20:17:40 UTC. Jupiter AC curves through 152.4°W at 40°N, 151.7°W at the equator, 151.0°W at 40°S. 3 within 300 km: Anchorage (176 km), Papeete (197 km), Fairbanks (270 km).
Jupiter setting (DC)
Jupiter setting (DC line): generous people find you
On the setting line, Jupiter arrives through other people. Astrocartographers read it as lucky partnerships, helpful mentors, generous clients and a partner who broadens your world.
It is one of the best lines for marriage and business partnerships in the tradition, and a good one for legal matters.
The only caution is leaning on others' luck. Bring something of your own to the table.
The sky behind it
Jupiter DC: curves through 29.0°E at 40°N, 28.3°E at the equator, 27.6°E at 40°S. 15 within 300 km: Istanbul (6 km), Johannesburg (13 km), Lusaka (22 km).
Jupiter overhead (MC)
Jupiter overhead (MC line): a reputation that grows
Jupiter at the top of the sky is read as one of the best career lines in astrocartography: promotion, recognition, opportunities and a reputation for wisdom or generosity.
It suits teaching, law, publishing, travel, academia, faith-based work and any business that wants to grow.
If the Sun MC line is a spotlight, the Jupiter MC line is a bigger stage. Make sure you want the audience.
The sky behind it
Jupiter MC: runs straight down the meridian at 61.7°W. 1 within 300 km: Halifax (150 km).
Jupiter underfoot (IC)
Jupiter underfoot (IC line): a generous home
On Jupiter's IC line, home is read as spacious, comfortable and welcoming. Astrocartographers link it to buying property, growing a family, hosting and feeling deeply at ease.
It is a lovely line for putting down roots and for later life, when a happy home matters more than a big job.
Pair it with a Moon or Venus line nearby and you have the traditional dream home.
The sky behind it
Jupiter IC: runs straight down the meridian at 118.3°E. 10 within 300 km: Nanjing (44 km), Hefei (97 km), Tianjin (97 km).
Your Jupiter lines
Where do your Jupiter lines run?
Sample Jupiter: 0°45′ Libra, declination 0.82°.
1. Whose chart?
Chart: Apollo 11 landing (1969-07-20 20:17 UTC)
Jupiter rising (AC)
optimism, growth, opportunity, generosity.
- Anchorage, United States: 175 km (109 mi) · strong
- Papeete, French Polynesia: 196 km (122 mi) · strong
- Fairbanks, United States: 270 km (168 mi) · strong
- Honolulu, United States: 607 km (377 mi)
Jupiter setting (DC)
lucky partnerships and helpful people.
- Istanbul, Turkey: 7 km (4 mi) · strong
- Johannesburg, South Africa: 12 km (8 mi) · strong
- Lusaka, Zambia: 21 km (13 mi) · strong
- Chisinau, Moldova: 26 km (16 mi) · strong
- Pretoria, South Africa: 26 km (16 mi) · strong
- Saint Petersburg, Russia: 32 km (20 mi) · strong
Jupiter overhead (MC) · 61.7°W
career expansion, a reputation that grows.
- Halifax, Canada: 150 km (93 mi) · strong
- Buenos Aires, Argentina: 302 km (188 mi)
- Asunción, Paraguay: 405 km (252 mi)
- Ushuaia, Argentina: 425 km (264 mi)
- San Juan, Puerto Rico: 467 km (290 mi)
- Nuuk, Greenland: 480 km (298 mi)
Jupiter underfoot (IC) · 118.3°E
a generous home, property, a growing family.
- Nanjing, China: 43 km (27 mi) · strong
- Hefei, China: 98 km (61 mi) · strong
- Tianjin, China: 98 km (61 mi) · strong
- Fuzhou, China: 99 km (61 mi) · strong
- Jinan, China: 118 km (73 mi) · strong
- Beijing, China: 164 km (102 mi) · strong
Strong inside 300 km.
More to read
One shorter read. It opens in place.
The benefic
Why Jupiter is called lucky
Hellenistic and medieval astrologers called Jupiter and Venus the two benefics, the planets that help, and Mars and Saturn the two malefics. Astrocartography inherited that view. It is a reading, not a law: some people do their best work on a Saturn line and drift on a Jupiter one.
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Jupiter line numbers, computed
NASA JPL DE442.
| Line | Where it runs | Nearest cities |
|---|---|---|
| Jupiter AC | 40°N: 152.4°W · 0°: 151.7°W · 40°S: 151.0°W | Anchorage (176 km), Papeete (197 km), Fairbanks (270 km) |
| Jupiter DC | 40°N: 29.0°E · 0°: 28.3°E · 40°S: 27.6°E | Istanbul (6 km), Johannesburg (13 km), Lusaka (22 km), Chisinau (25 km), Pretoria (28 km) |
| Jupiter MC | 61.7°W | Halifax (150 km) |
| Jupiter IC | 118.3°E | Nanjing (44 km), Hefei (97 km), Tianjin (97 km), Fuzhou (100 km), Jinan (117 km) |
| Jupiter | Degrees | When |
|---|---|---|
| Jupiter north | +23.49° | March 28, 1990 |
| Jupiter south | -23.50° | September 18, 1984 |
| Jupiter 2026 | 13.30° to 22.94° | cut-off 67.1° |
| Jupiter per 15 min | 3.76° | 418 km (260 mi) |
All times are UTC. In the Americas the local date can be a day earlier; in Asia and Australia a day later.
Quick answers
What is the luckiest line in astrocartography?
Jupiter lines are the traditional lucky lines, with Venus lines a close second. Which Jupiter line suits you depends on your goal: MC for career, DC for partners, IC for home, AC for a fresh start.
What does Jupiter MC mean?
Read as career growth, recognition and opportunity, one of the strongest work lines.
Is the Jupiter DC line good for marriage?
Read as lucky partnerships and generous, mind-broadening partners, one of the best lines for love and business partnership in the tradition.
What does Jupiter IC mean?
The line where Jupiter was directly underfoot at your birth. It is read as a spacious, welcoming home, property and family growth.
Can a Jupiter line be bad?
Rarely, in the tradition. The usual caution is excess: overcommitting, overspending and taking good luck for granted.
