Pisces 10°-20° — the Nine of Cups
The second decan of Pisces runs Mar 1 - Mar 10, is ruled by Jupiter under the Chaldean order, and carries the Nine of Cups — titled Lord of Material Happiness by the Golden Dawn.
Nine of Cups
Lord of Material Happiness
Upright: Contentment, satisfaction, gratitude, wish come true
Reversed: Inner happiness, materialism, dissatisfaction, indulgence
Full Nine of Cups meaning →Jupiter in Pisces
Jupiter in Pisces is the planet in its traditional rulership, expansive in the most receptive sign, and the Nine of Cups, Lord of Material Happiness, is the result: a satisfied figure seated before a curved counter of nine cups, arms folded. The card has been called the wish card for a century. Jupiter in Pisces is what makes the satisfaction feel abundant rather than merely adequate, and the folded arms are the one caution - contentment here is being guarded rather than shared.
Using this decan for timing
In timing the Nine of Cups is a satisfaction close at hand. Answering 'when', it generally points at a short horizon and a favourable one - Jupiter in its own sign is the most straightforwardly positive timing signal among the pips.
Where it sits in Pisces
Pisces spans thirty degrees and divides into three decans, each with its own ruler and its own card from the Suit of Cups. This one is the middle ten degrees.
| Decan | Dates | Ruler | Card | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0°-10° | Feb 19 - Feb 28 | Saturn | Eight of Cups | Lord of Abandoned Success |
| 10°-20° | Mar 1 - Mar 10 | Jupiter | Nine of Cups | Lord of Material Happiness |
| 20°-30° | Mar 11 - Mar 20 | Mars | Ten of Cups | Lord of Perfected Success |
The sign as a whole is attributed to The Moon in the Major Arcana — see why Pisces carries that card.