Jupiter in Capricorn

Jupiter in Capricorn: This is the sign where Jupiter is debilitated. This is the worst sign for the Jupiter we have been speaking of. A true spiritual teacher wants to occupy himself with a matter that will bring spiritual development. His task is to help people understand the truth. In Capricorn there is no place for these qualities. This is a greedy, materialistic sign in which the person is concentrated on obtaining more comfort in this life. Here the teacher earns and accumulates wealth. They become chiefs, managers and important personalities in society. They know special techniques for earning money. They are not shy of making other people work. Money and comfort bring them joy. They do not stop. They want to obtain still more wealth and power over others. Even if the person is born into a poor family, in time he will become well provided for. As a rule they always attain great heights. Queen Victoria the First of Great Britain governed an enormous industrial empire that consisted of one fifth of the earth's land. Since 1952 Elizabeth the Second has been on the throne. Both Queens were born at a moment when the most favourable planet (Jupiter) was in the worst sign for it. Jupiter was also in Capricorn when such leaders as Joseph Stalin, Barack Obama, Fidel Castro and Saddam Hussein were born. Jupiter in Capricorn gave them the strength to overcome all the barriers that stood in their way. Although Jupiter in debilitation gives material well-being, it may leave its mark in another area. For example, Queen Victoria lost her husband when she was about 40, and for 40 years she appeared in public in mourning dress. Barack Obama too had to pass through a hard childhood without parental love. So if you want to attain material success, such a placement in no way hinders you, but you may have to face difficulties in other spheres of life.(Mahesh Dharmadasa)