Can Jupiter Transits Cause Weight Gain?
Jupiter's transits are one of the most exciting events in astrology. The planet completes its revolution every 12 years, which is why it shifts to a different astrological sign each year.
As the Greater Benefic, the planet can bless people with luck, prosperity, optimism, happiness, and faith, especially if it falls in a sign and a house that aligns with these themes. However, Jupiter can also amplify things, so it can cause indulgence and excess when it falls on certain signs and houses in one’s natal chart. So if you tend to overindulge in food and drinks during Jupiter transits, here’s what you need to know about the influence of the Greater Benefic on your natal chart:
Understanding the Effects of Jupiter Transits
As previously mentioned, Jupiter transits can have different effects on people. One of the reasons behind these varying effects is the sign that Jupiter currently falls under. To illustrate, Jupiter transits in Aries can make you feel more optimistic about your goals and enthusiastic about pursuing multiple opportunities. But as Jupiter transitions from Aries to Taurus, you may feel more compelled to just relax in your own home and eat all the good food that you want. As such, there’s a high chance of experiencing weight gain during Jupiter in Taurus transits.
The Greater Benefic may also cause weight gain, especially if it falls under a certain house in your birth chart. The first house in one’s birth chart talks about your body and your perception of yourself, which is why any transits that move through this house can change your appearance and self-image. So whenever the expansive Jupiter moves through your first house, there’s a chance that you may experience significant weight gain. This weight gain may even be more apparent, especially if your first house falls under the sign of Taurus.
How to Boost Your Motivation For Weight Loss During Jupiter Transits
Jupiter transits can make it more tempting to eat good food, especially if it falls on significant houses or signs. While this influence is strong, you can boost your motivation for weight loss to combat the temptation to overindulge and stay aligned with your health goals.
Some people may easily give in to Jupiter’s influence because they may have strong Jupiter placements in their birth charts, or they may easily lose their drive due to a debilitated Mars placement. In these cases, you can strengthen your motivation for weight loss by setting a realistic goal for your journey. Trying to lose many pounds per week can be a challenge during Jupiter transits, which is why it’s recommended that you aim for a realistic and sustainable goal of losing one to two pounds per week instead. Though these goals may seem small, you’ll gain more confidence and drive once you can shed a pound or two each week.
If it’s hard to say no to the overindulgent energy caused by Jupiter transits, you can opt to use your favorite foods as a motivator for weight loss. While many diets restrict people from indulgent food, a weight loss expert actually recommends treating yourself to delicious from time to time. To illustrate, you can try eating smaller portions of your favorite foods whenever you hit your milestone goal every week. You can also create low-calorie or no-sugar versions of your favorite desserts to enjoy the Jupiter transit without straying away from your weight loss goals.
Certain transits of Jupiter may make it more tempting to relax in your house and eat good food. However, you can still minimize the transit's effect by boosting your motivation for weight loss.
