Jupiter in Signs and Houses

Chapters 4. Jupiter in Fire Signs, 5. Jupiter in Earth Signs, 6. Jupiter in Air Signs and 7. Jupiter in Water Signs presents the explanations for Jupiter position in every zodiacal sign. In 8. Jupiter in the Houses one can find the interpretations for every house position. The analyzes are good, I can say one of the best for Jupiter literature. Also, are presented the charts for: Woody Allen (Sun, Jupiter and Mercury in Sagittarius), Ralph Waldo Emerson (Jupiter and Saturn in Virgo), Amelia Earhart (Jupiter and Mars in Virgo), John Glenn (Jupiter and Saturn in Virgo), Margaret Thatcher (Jupiter in Capricorn), George Gershwin (Sun, Jupiter in Libra), Albert Einstein (Jupiter in Aquarius), Michael Jordan (Jupiter in Pisces), Jacques Cousteau (Jupiter in House 1, Libra), Jules Verne (Jupiter in House 6, Scorpio), Franklin Roosevelt (Jupiter in House 9), Margaret Mead and Emily Dickinson. So, you can see that are plenty of examples which will make the lecture agreeable.   

Chapter 9. Ruled by Jupiter: Sagittarius and Pisces Rising presents another subject treated rarely in the astrological literature, a detailed analyze and analogy between the Sagittarius and Pisces Ascendants, two signs which have a square relationship. The author writes about important differences like the Sagittarius much more extroverted self-expression mode, leadership and enterprising nature or about the intuitive, inspirational, secretive nature of Pisces. He also emphasize the similarities between them: philosophical attitude, optimism, faith, pleasure to share their knowledge, devotion to a cause, lack of discrimination, unsettled life, talkative etc. Chart examples from famous people are Eleanor Roosevelt, Bob Dylan, Hermann Hesse (all with Sagittarius Ascendant) and Robert Redford, Ringo Starr, Walter Mondale, Konrad Adenauer (Pisces Ascendants).

In Chapter 10. Jupiter's Aspects in the Birth Chart Stephen Arroyo gives interpretations for Jupiter interactions with the other planets, not for every aspect (conjunction, sextile etc.), but in general. You'll find, for example, Jupiter/Mars interchanges in 1-2 pages filled with the results which appear when those 2 planets energies are blending in any aspect:

"If it is any Jupiter combination that can rival that of Jupiter and the Sun for creativity, leadership, and liking for power, it is the interaction of Jupiter and Mars. Always strong willed, these people constantly strive to expand the scope of their activities and influence. They are so physically restless that they require constant action and become easily discontented if they do not have an outlet for their assertive urges. This is true for worldly achievement as well as for sexual expression. Enthusiastically tackling all sorts of challenges comes naturally to them, and they are rarely lacking in self-confidence once they have become conscious of their inner strength - which can take some time if there are challenging aspects to one of both of these planets, or if Mars is weak by sign placement."  

Like in the previous chapters, you'll find many practical examples of famous people charts: John Lennon (Jupiter conjunction Saturn, quincunx Sun), Arthur Schlesinger (Jupiter trine the Moon), William Blake (Jupiter conjunction Mercury and the Sun), Francisco Franco (Jupiter opposing Saturn, trine the Sun), Clara Barton (Jupiter conjunction Saturn), Mary Baker Eddy (Jupiter conjunction Saturn), Albert Schweitzer (Jupiter opposing Neptune), Mohandas Gandhi (Jupiter with Pluto).

Chapter 11. Transits Involving Jupiter presents the interpretations for the transits of Jupiter to the natal planets and some advices which should help us to evaluate a transit. Stephen Arroyo writes about the station periods, which seem to be very significant, and the tendency to over-evaluate Jupiter's transits. From my personal experience I observed that Jupiter transits are not so good as they are described in most astrology books. The results depend very much to the natal position of Jupiter and the signs from and toward he makes the aspects.

MY EVALUATION: 8,4

Conclusion. It is a good book of modern astrology, one of the few about Jupiter. The reader will enjoy reading it because it is clear, easy to understand, full of examples and has interesting topics like an analogy between Sagittarius and Pisces Ascendants, the polarity Gemini/Sagittarius, the contrast Sagittarius/Virgo, the relation between Jupiter and Saturn among other usual subjects like Jupiter in signs, houses or aspects. The perspective from which Stephen Arroyo treats those subjects is that of a modern psychological oriented astrologer. My evaluation is 8,4.