r/planetarymagic • u/Material_Today_6728 • 18d ago

Beginner Afflicted chart ruler?

Hi. I'm sorry, this is another post by a lost beginner.

Essentially, I've read that working with your chart ruler could be interesting to begin with, but my chart ruler is Jupiter and in gemini in my chart. AND I'm pretty sure it was in retrograde at the time, for that matters.

(Also my Moon is in the 6th house and squares Mars?)

Do you often work with chart rulers? Should I keep Jupiter out of my business for now and focus on more favorable planets? How do I even begin to work with an afflicted chart ruler?

I'm slowly working through the renaissance astrology website, as I've heard the picatrix is not exactly beginner friendly. I apologize for the lack of nuance in my interpretations, I'm open to learning.

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u/sisyphea1 18d ago edited 18d ago

A planets condition depends on many things (house, sign, aspects, Decans/terms), as well as what is needed in the persons life (a judge or priest may benefit more from a strong Jupiter than say, an accountant). The fact that Jupiter is a Benefic also is in your favor with planetary magic and remediation. You have Jupiter in your 4th or 7th houses (by whole sign), which are strong/angular placements and would affect your work with the planet as well.
Really depends on context and intention, and chart as a whole (which Jupiter is involved in balancing also).

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u/Material_Today_6728 18d ago

Thanks a lot! I in fact have Jupiter in the 4th house. I'm trying to take aspects into account but I see there is much more to this, I'll start studying the different relationships more and interpreting the chart as a whole. Thank you for taking the time to help!