The Hour of Jupiter — Planetary Hours
The hour of Jupiter is the planetary hour associated with growth, generosity, and the big picture. It is traditionally the hour for beginnings, for asking for help and for offering it, and for anything that needs optimism. Jupiter rules the first hour after sunrise every Thursday and returns every seventh hour in the Chaldean order.
What the Jupiter hour is good for
- Starting something new that you have been planning
- Asking a friend for help or offering yours
- Learning, teaching, and anything that widens your view
- Planning the big picture rather than the details
- Generosity of any kind
Jupiter thinks big. Its one downside is excess, so watch for over-promising and for too much of a good thing.
Today's Jupiter hours
Times below are for New York today — planetary hours depend on local sunrise and sunset, so use the planetary hours calculator or your city page for your exact local times.
- 10:49 – 11:39 (6th day hour)
- 16:44 – 17:54 (1st night hour)
- 00:49 – 01:59 (8th night hour)
Jupiter correspondences
- Day: Thursday — Jupiter rules the first hour after sunrise
- Element: Water
- Zodiac signs: Sagittarius and Pisces
- Colors: Blue
- Keywords: growth, generosity, optimism
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hour of Jupiter good for?
The hour of Jupiter is associated with growth, generosity, optimism. Starting something new that you have been planning, asking a friend for help or offering yours, and similar activities are traditionally favored in this hour.
When does the hour of Jupiter occur?
Jupiter rules the first planetary hour after sunrise every Thursday, and returns every seventh hour after that in the Chaldean order. In practice this means Jupiter rules three or four of the 24 planetary hours on any given day, at times that shift with local sunrise and sunset.
Which day, element, and zodiac signs are associated with Jupiter?
Jupiter rules Thursday, is associated with the element of Water, and governs Sagittarius and Pisces in traditional astrology. Its traditional colors are Blue.
Is there anything to avoid in the hour of Jupiter?
Jupiter thinks big. Its one downside is excess, so watch for over-promising and for too much of a good thing.