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Jupiter traditionally ruled Pisces, but Neptune's 1846 discovery led modern astrologers to assign it as Pisces' co-ruler. Neptune's association with dreams, illusions, spirituality, and the subconscious perfectly aligns with the sign's ethereal nature.
Jupiter, known as the 'Greater Benefic' in astrology, bestows Sagittarius with its characteristic optimism, love for expansion, and philosophical outlook. This planetary influence encourages Sagittarians to seek knowledge, truth, and adventure throughout their lives.
Scientists theorize that in the atmospheres of gas giants like Jupiter and Saturn, lightning storms can turn methane into soot. This soot then compresses into graphite and further into diamonds as it falls through the planets' incredibly dense atmospheres.
This colossal storm, larger than Earth and raging for at least 350 years, has been observed to be steadily shrinking over the past few decades. Scientists are still studying why this iconic planetary feature is diminishing in size, possibly due to changes in Jupiter's atmosphere.
Scientists theorize that lightning storms convert methane into soot, which then hardens into graphite and eventually diamonds as it falls through the planets' dense atmospheres. These diamonds could be massive, up to a centimeter in diameter, creating truly sparkling storms.