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Jupiter (Guru / Brihaspati)
Jupiter, called Guru or Brihaspati in Vedic astrology, is the teacher of the gods and the greatest benefic, or lucky planet. It stands for wisdom, knowledge, faith, and good fortune. Where Jupiter sits in your chart shows your luck, your values, and your path to growth and meaning.
- Sanskrit name
- Guru / Brihaspati
- Deity
- Brahma / Brihaspati
- Rules signs
- Sagittarius and Pisces
- Exalted in
- Cancer
- Debilitated in
- Capricorn
- Day
- Thursday
- Gemstone
- Yellow sapphire
- Color
- Yellow
- Mantra
- ॐ बृं बृहस्पतये नमः
About Jupiter
A strong Jupiter gives wisdom, wealth, good children, faith, and the blessing of good luck and protection. It is the natural significator of knowledge, of children, of the guru, and for a woman, of the husband. Jupiter rules Sagittarius and Pisces, is exalted in Cancer, and is weakest in Capricorn.
Jupiter is a large, expansive, benefic planet that spends about one year in each sign and takes about twelve years to go around the whole zodiac. Wherever it sits, it tends to bless, protect, and expand.
What Jupiter Governs
- Wisdom, knowledge, and higher learning
- Wealth, fortune, and prosperity
- Children and, for a woman, the husband
- Faith, religion, dharma, and ethics
- The guru, teacher, and wise counsel
- In the body: the liver, fat, and growth
When Jupiter is Strong
Strong / well placed
- Wisdom, good judgement, and strong values
- Wealth, prosperity, and good fortune
- Blessing of good children and family
- Faith, optimism, and inner protection
- Respect as a teacher, guide, or wise person
Weak / afflicted
- Poor judgement, or a loss of faith and values
- Money trouble, or blocked growth and luck
- Difficulty with children or their well-being
- Feeling lost, without meaning or guidance
- Liver, weight, or fat-related health issues
Jupiter Remedies
- Recite the Jupiter mantra 'Om Brim Brihaspataye Namah' and seek wisdom and good teachers.
- Worship Lord Vishnu or your guru, and respect teachers, elders, and learned people.
- Live by good values, give to education or charity, and honour dharma.
- Thursday is Jupiter's day; donate yellow items, gram dal, turmeric, or books.
- Wear yellow sapphire only if a qualified astrologer confirms Jupiter suits your chart.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Jupiter (Guru) mean in Vedic astrology?
Jupiter, or Guru, is the great benefic and the teacher of the planets. It stands for wisdom, knowledge, faith, wealth, and good fortune. It also signifies children, the guru, and, for a woman, the husband. Its place in your chart shows your luck, values, and path to growth.
Why is Jupiter called the great benefic?
Jupiter is called the greatest benefic because wherever it sits, it tends to bless, protect, and expand. A strong Jupiter is one of the most fortunate placements in a chart, bringing wisdom, wealth, good children, and inner protection.
What are the effects of a weak Jupiter?
A weak or afflicted Jupiter can bring poor judgement, a loss of faith or values, money trouble, blocked growth, difficulty with children, and a feeling of being lost without meaning. It can also affect the liver and weight.
Which signs does Jupiter rule, and where is it exalted?
Jupiter rules Sagittarius and Pisces. It is exalted (at its strongest) in Cancer and debilitated (at its weakest) in Capricorn. It is a friend of the Sun, Moon, and Mars.
What are simple remedies for Jupiter?
Reciting 'Om Brim Brihaspataye Namah', worshipping Vishnu or your guru, respecting teachers, living by good values, and donating yellow items, gram dal, or books on Thursday are classic supports. Wear yellow sapphire only on a qualified astrologer's advice.
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