Why are we called “Jupiter Center?”

Here is a pictoral description of the ancient symbol for Jupiter:

This is a quote about the meaning of the symbol for Jupiter: “Here is the cross of matter combined with the crescent of soul, and the crescent is on top and faces outward. Soul dominating matter….”

A modern interpretation of “soul dominating matter” is “mind over matter.”  In other words, what we think and feel about our situation is more important than the situation. We are the product of circumstance, to be sure, and this is where matter comes in. We didn’t choose our birth parents, our race, ethnicity, gender, time in history to be born, or the birth order among siblings.  If this defines us, then we are nothing but circumstance. This cannot be true. And it isn’t true. We have a mind, or a spirit or soul if you like.  We have the freedom to choose how to respond to circumstance, and this is where “mind over matter” comes in.  We are actually right now the product of both our physical world (matter) and our personal choices and responses to the physical world (mind/soul).  We often have little control over circumstance, but always have control over how we choose to respond to it.

Our Location in Eagan, Minnesota, 5 minutes south of the Mall of America

Jupiter Center for Growth and Healing is located in Eagan just south of the river, on the border with Burnsville and very close to Apple Valley.

Jupiter Center in Eagan

The location is a delightfully warm and friendly building shared with many other practitioners of various disciplines and backgrounds.

One thing you’ll notice as soon as you arrive for the first time is how welcoming the building is, both outside and inside. The lobby sets the tone for a space that feels like you just want to be there. Nicely appointed, you’ll feel right at home, but with a distinct professionalism.

Jupiter Center's Lobby

If you arrive a little early, you can enjoy the view of the Minnesota River Valley through the lobby windows as you sip a cup of hot herbal tea (many varieties to choose from), or you can peruse the many kinds of information we share about everything related to mental and physical health.

Clients of Jupiter Center repeatedly say that they feel so safe and comfortable in our space. The primary office used for therapy at Jupiter Center is cozy, warm, and inviting, without feeling confining. Out of the picture window, we sometimes see deer, many different kinds of birds, and recently, even a beautiful red fox walking by.

Jupiter Center's Therapy Office

The space is small enough for individual therapy sessions to have a feeling of privacy, while large enough to easily accommodate couples and their children.

If there is ever a need for a larger space, a common large gathering area downstairs is used to accommodate support groups of 5-10 people to larger groups up to 50 people. We use this space for events such as poetry readings, film screenings, workshops and classes.