Supreme Greek god, ruler of Mount Olympus, king of gods and men. Overthrew his father Kronos to establish divine order. God of the sky, thunder, and lightning. Upholds justice, hospitality, and oaths. Despite his many myths of infidelity, he represents lawful authority, expansion, benevolence, and kingly power.

Tradition · Greek Roman

Correspondences

Planetary Correspondence
Jupiter
Elemental Correspondence
AirFire
Zodiac Affinity
Sagittarius

Offerings

Offerings
WineHoneyBarleyOak leavesGoldActs of justiceUpholding oathsShowing hospitality

Sacred timing

Sacred Timing
Days
Thursday
Moon phases
Full Moon
Sabbats
Litha
Hours
Jupiter hoursNoon

Symbols and forms

Alternate Names
JupiterJoveSky FatherThunderer
Gender Expression
Masculine
Titles
King of the GodsGod of the SkyLord of ThunderFather of Gods and MenCloud-GathererThe Thunderer
Symbols
ThunderboltEagleOak treeScepterShield

Practice

Invocation Approach
Tone
Respectful recognition of kingship
Address
Lord ZeusSky FatherKing of OlympusThunderer
Relationship
Supreme authority and protector
Warning
Swift justice for broken oaths
Resonance
Leaders judges those seeking authority and expansion
Modern Practice

Invoked for leadership, authority, legal matters, business expansion, justice work, and establishing order. Work with Zeus for success in leadership roles, court cases, business growth, and manifesting abundance. Excellent for Jupiter day workings focused on expansion, prosperity, and righteous authority. The quintessential Jupiter deity.

Nature and meaning

Domain
KingshipThunderLightningJusticeLawOrderHospitalityOathsLeadershipAuthority
Mythology Summary

Supreme Greek god, ruler of Mount Olympus, king of gods and men. Overthrew his father Kronos to establish divine order. God of the sky, thunder, and lightning. Upholds justice, hospitality, and oaths. Despite his many myths of infidelity, he represents lawful authority, expansion, benevolence, and kingly power. Essential deity of the Greco-Roman world.

Related Deities
JupiterThorHeraPoseidonHades

Details

Correspondences
Colors
Royal bluePurpleWhiteGold
Stones
SapphireLapis LazuliAmethystTurquoise
Herbs
OakThe SageCedarBay LeafMint
Scents
CedarSageOakPine
Metals
TinGold
Animals
EagleBullOak tree
Tarot
The EmperorWheel of FortuneKing of Wands

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