​Jupiter in Taurus...

When Jupiter combines with the energy of Taurus things get interesting. There is a side of Taurus that has patience, uses caution, plans and perseveres through the toughest of times. There is also a side of Taurus that behaves like a child in a candy store. Taurus is a desirous sign. It can't resist anything that is pleasurable to the point where overindulgence is common and being denied can lead to belligerent, tantrum-like behavior. With Jupiter, there's always desire to dream big, be adventurous and a tendency to go too far with things. So, Jupiter in Taurus is a placement that can easily get swept away into pleasurable experiences and desires to the point where it becomes dangerous and self-destructive. But fortunately, this represents the absolute worst side of this placement. At its best, the placement brings together the adventurous exuberance of Jupiter with the patience and practicality of Taurus.
So Jupiter's need to constantly expand is tempered by the practical common-sense approach of Taurus. What's more, there is an ever-present wisdom with Jupiter. After all, it is a beneficial planet. Its maturity and broad vision gives it a self-awareness that can always see reality through the desire. Combine this with Taurus' essentially careful nature and we see how this placement has the potential to propel those with this placement to happiness and success.

​It should be remembered, however, that no matter how balanced this placement is, it does create a strong pleasure seeking tendency. Both Jupiter and Taurus are astutely aware of the pleasures this world offers and they both see little reason to resist them.
 Although Jupiter's idea of pleasure is less sensual Taurus', it is equally powerful. Jupiter's idea of pleasure is more centered on adventure and the excitement created by enjoying the idea of being excessive in any area. Taurus' idea of pleasure is more tangible. This earthy sign enjoys food, drink and spending money on any type of luxury item. So with Jupiter in Taurus, Taurus' practical nature struggles to control desire and indulgence.
In the more intangible world of thought and ideas, Jupiter represents our need to philosophize. It represents our opinion about why the world operates the way it does and how it should operate. Taurus is the sign of values. It is the sign that represents what we hold dear and is important to us. Put this together into a chart placement, and you have a person who does a great deal of philosophizing about what they believe is most important. Taurus is a personal sign and values are, in essence, personal. Throw in Taurus' persistent nature and Jupiter's need to expand, and you have a chart holder who wants to reach out and spread its personally held values. Taurus' earthy nature sees their values as common sense. So, Jupiter in Taurus people express their values to others in a matter-of-fact manner. Their values seem to so easy to understand, which gives them a relaxed, confident style when voicing them.
But Jupiter in Taurus's real power is its vision and the persistence to create something out of nothing. Jupiter's purpose is to expand, bring optimism, and comprehend the big picture in life. Taurus knows how to make plans in a concrete way. Then, Taurus carefully follows its planned steps to assure success. Together, Jupiter in Taurus is a placement with amazing fortitude.
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