Jupiter (Guru) is the largest and most benevolent planet in Vedic astrology. Known as the teacher of gods, Jupiter represents wisdom, spirituality, growth, wealth, marriage, children, morality, and higher knowledge. It brings abundance, optimism, and dharma (righteousness) wherever it is placed.
Mool Mantra:
Om Gurave Namah
Beej Mantra:
- Aum Gram Greem Grom Sah Gurave Namah
- ॐ ग्रां ग्रीं ग्रौं सः गुरवे नमः
🔯 Planetary Details:
- Day: Thursday
- Direction: Northeast
- Colour: Yellow
- Time in One Zodiac Sign: Around 1 year
- Time in Full Zodiac Cycle: 12 years
- Nature: Benefic, Sattvic, Wise, Righteous
- Constellations Ruled: Punarvasu, Vishakha, Poorva Bhadrapada
🔁 Planetary Relationships:
- Friendly Planets: Sun, Moon, Mars
- Enemy Planets: Mercury and Venus
- Neutral Planets: Saturn
- Own Signs: Sagittarius and Pisces
- Exalted In: Cancer (5°)
- Debilitated In: Capricorn (5°)
- Mool Trikon Sign: Sagittarius 0°–10°
💎 Gemstones and Elements:
- Precious Stone: Yellow Sapphire (Pukhraj)
- Metal: Gold
- Symbol: Elephant, teacher’s stick, scriptures
- Colors: Yellow, Golden
🧠 Psychological & Spiritual Significance:
Jupiter governs:
- Wisdom, teaching, and truth
- Religion, spirituality, and rituals
- Expansion, higher learning, and good fortune
- Ethical living and social values
If well-placed, it brings wealth, good children, spiritual insight, and long-term stability.
If afflicted, it can cause overindulgence, arrogance, financial mismanagement, or false beliefs.
🌍 Chart Interpretation:
Jupiter in the birth chart reveals your belief system, level of optimism, spiritual inclinations, and potential for marriage, prosperity, and success in education or law.
🏥 Body Parts Ruled:
- Liver
- Hips and thighs
- Fat tissues
- Pancreas
- Blood circulation
Diseases if afflicted: Obesity, diabetes, liver disorders, hormonal issues.
🛕 Mythological Significance:
Jupiter is known as Brihaspati, the guru of the Devas (gods). He is the divine counselor who upholds moral values and the path of dharma. He blesses his devotees with divine grace, children, and longevity.
🧘♂️ Traits of Jupiter:
+ Positive: Generous, kind, spiritual, wise, ethical, scholarly
− Negative: Dogmatic, lazy, boastful, overconfident
👨🏫 Occupations Influenced by Jupiter:
- Teachers, priests, judges, philosophers
- Spiritual leaders, life coaches, counselors
- Bankers, chartered accountants, lawyers
- Researchers and scholars
🕉 Vimshottari Mahadasha Period:
16 years – A powerful period for spiritual growth, financial progress, education, and family expansion, if well-placed.
Final Words:
Jupiter symbolizes your inner guide – the part of you that seeks meaning, truth, and higher purpose. Its placement shows the areas of life where you are likely to receive grace, blessings, and expansion.
To understand how Jupiter influences your life and to gain tailored remedies for your chart, consult Astrologer Kaniska Bharati, widely regarded as the best astrologer in Kolkata, known for his accurate predictions and deep spiritual insight.