Jupiter is considered as the most important planet in Vedic Astrology. Being the biggest planet in the sky, its astrological influences are equally immense. When it transits in Sagittarius, it is like a ‘home-coming’ for the planet.

Also, called Guru or Brihaspati, Jupiter is the second slowest moving plant after Saturn. Its transit period in a moon sign is around 13 months. Since, it stays in a sign for quite a long while, its impact is deep and long-lasting.

Tracing the journey of Jupiter:

Transiting in Sagittarius, Jupiter’s influence on Aries moon sign will vary during the course of the 13 month period, by way of conjunction or aspect.

• After spending almost an year in Scorpio, Jupiter will be transiting in Sagittarius on 5th November 2019 and will remain there till 20th November 2020.
• During this period it will be in conjunction with Ketu till 20th September 2020.
• For rest of the two months, before transiting to Capricorn, it will be staying alone in Sagittarius.
• Along with Ketu, Jupiter will also be in conjunction with Saturn for a brief period, starting 5th November 2019 till 25th January 2020.

All these planetary combinations will have different effects on the Aries moon sign, though most of it will be favorable.

The influence of home-coming: Enhanced fortune and spiritual inclination along with foreign travel are imminent.

If you are born in the Aries moon sign, this transit period will benefit you on all fronts and will offer you great strength and prudence to take on the challenges of life. It will also increase your social and spiritual awareness.

Jupiter is the lord of the 9th house. When it transits in Sagittarius, it is elated to be at home. The happiness spirals to the surroundings, as well, and it offers the Aries ascendant excellent opportunities to grow professionally and personally. Since Jupiter governs wisdom and intellect – it enhances your brain power and acumen, further boosting your confidence to take effective and fruitful decisions. Beside Sagittarius, Jupiter also rules Pisces, and thus, it will have influence on the 12th house, which represent expenses and foreign travel.

Overall, you will benefit on the following fronts:

• Your 9th house governs wealth and spirituality, thus, advancement in these areas are given.
• Influence on 12th house will increase expenses, but it would mostly be on spiritual activities.
• It would be a favorable time for foreign travel and abroad settlement.
• You will accumulate wealth – chances of increments are on the cards. Business professionals will also have a lucrative period.
• Many religious activities will take place during this period.
• If you are thinking of getting married, this is a good period to take the plunge.

Further, Jupiter’s aspect on the 1st, 3rd and 5th house, will have effects on overall personality, health, education and relationships of the Aries ascendant.

Sitting in its house, Jupiter closely watches the 1st, 3rd and 5th house of an Aries ascendant. Its aspect on these houses allows you to attract best of fortune by conquering all the obstacles that were/are there in your life.

Jupiter’s aspect on 1st house will keep you healthy and will enhance your personality.

Since the 1st house of your birth chart reflects your personality, physical built and appearance, you will be blessed on all these fronts, during the transit period of Jupiter in Sagittarius. It will also benefit your health, keeping you away from severe illnesses. There is a slight probability of putting on weight, so you must watch out for your diet patterns, during this transit period.

Jupiter’s aspect on 3rd house will bestow you with great communication skills and overseas opportunities.

If you are an Aries ascendant, Jupiter transit in Sagittarius will enhance your communication skills and your relationship with your siblings, by aspect of the 3rd house. You will benefit from your speaking and conversation skills, so if you are in or are looking for job opportunities in the areas of anchoring, counseling, teaching, video blogging, this could be a great period for you. A lot of travel opportunities are on the cards and you will benefit greatly from these expeditions.

Jupiter’s aspect on 5th house will positively influence your education prospects and will illuminate your love life.

Your 5th house is connected with education, children, love and relationships. The transit of Jupiter in Sagittarius will bless you an all these fronts. If you are born in the Aries moon sign, this transit period will bring great opportunities on the education front and will enrich your love life. For students, this is a great time to apply for admissions in your dream universities/colleges. If you are preparing for or giving competition exams, you will sure to get success with your hard work and perseverance. Those who are seeking love will be blessed with meaningful and long term relationship, during this period.

Moreover, Jupiter’s conjunction with Ketu and Saturn, during its transit in Sagittarius, will have significant impact on your spirituality and self-belief.
In conjunction with Ketu: In its transit, Jupiter will be in conjunction with Ketu for nearly 11 months. This is a big enough period for the combination to give you enriched and enduring results. Since both Jupiter and Ketu strongly endorse spirituality, an Aries ascendant will be greatly inclined towards this field and may take on the path of enlightenment. Your exploration abilities will be illuminated and you will find yourself attracted to the ‘world of mystic’. It will also give you a sense of isolation, but that is more to do with your spiritual inclinations than anything else.

In conjunction with Saturn and Ketu: You can get excellent results from your efforts during this period. Since, Saturn pays for your hard work and perseverance, Jupiter governs your wisdom and intellect, and Ketu ignites spiritual desires, you will be guided by knowledge on the path of sanctity that will be attained with grit and honesty. There could be certain delays, but you will be able to overcome them with your willpower and persistence.
While overall, the transit of Jupiter in Sagittarius spell good fortune for the Aries ascendant, you need to be a little careful about ‘extravagance’.
Since, expansion and excess is in Jupiter’s nature, you will find it a little difficult to embrace moderation. As they say, ‘excess of everything is bad’, you need to guard yourself against the superfluous, which could make you impatient and reckless, if not dealt with, appropriately.