Jupiter is Guru – meaning “the teacher”, also known as Brihaspati, is the divine teacher of the Gods in Indian mythology. It is the most beneficial planet in Vedic astrology. Even when it is lord of dusthanas, for example for Libra or Cancer lagna, it does not lose its benefic nature. Interestingly, in classical astronomy, it has its parallel. As a largest planet in the solar system, its benign nature is in play where it protects Earth from comets and other small planetary bodies from the Kuiper belt. See this article from NY Times for reference.
General properties and behaviour
Jupiter in a matured and intelligent planet. It represents higher wisdom and intellect. Good judgement, which is basis of wisdom, comes from Guru. It also represents knowledge and spirituality. LawJupiter represents intuition and hence, in a Vedic birth chart, Jupiter represents astrology and other mantrik aspects. Jupiter upholds dharma and hence is a very important planet for law. It is a strong planet in janma kundalis of lawyers, judges and similar occupations, frequently associated with 1st and 2nd house in their horoscopes. A teacher is worshipped as below in Hinduism.
गुरुर्ब्रह्मा गुरुर्विष्णुर्गुरुर्देवो महेश्वरः ।
गुरुः साक्षात्परब्रह्म तस्मै श्रीगुरवे नमः ।।
Jupiter is expansive planet. Its effect on a house should be seen as expanding the inherent significance of the house. E.g. associated with lagna, the person will be large hearted, with good immune system and good overall health. Related to 5th house in a kundali, it will ensure that intelligence is expanded and this combination gives more children. It also brings in spirituality in picture. Associated with 5th house in a horoscope, the knowledge, intelligence is targeted towards spiritual elements.
Properties of strong Jupiter
When Jupiter is strong in a horoscope, it provides for an intellectual mind. It is a planet that provides for health and wealth both. A strong Jupiter indicates a treasure (निधि) and association with Lord Kubera. In a kundali, a strong Jupiter is creative and expansive. Associated with second house, a strong and beneficial Jupiter will provide for a good family and good wealth to the individual.
Properties of a malefic Jupiter
Jupiter is rarely malefic, even when it is lord of dusthanas in a horoscope. For example, for Libra ascendants, Jupiter gets ownership of 3rd and 6th house in a horoscope. This makes Jupiter lose its beneficence a bit, but does not make it a malefic planet. Being malefic means that Jupiter takes the person towards materialistic world, but that’s about it. When associated with other malefic planets, Jupiter becomes weak, but does not change its basic beneficial nature as indicated by Vedic astrology.
Properties of a weak Jupiter
A weak or afflicted Jupiter in a kundli results in depression and pessimism, narrow-mindedness and lack of creativity. It also results in spectrum of health problems as the basic vigour and vitality is missing. It signifies lack of children.
Governing Relationship
In a birth chart, Jupiter represents husband for a lady. It represents children, elder brother and paternal grandfather.
Exaltation, Debilitation and Moolatrikona
Jupiter is exalted in Cancer, which is a sign of emotions, care and nurture. Jupiter is the coach, who cares about people and wants everyone to come along with him. We don’t follow Jupiter. We learn from Jupiter and walk with him. Hence, Jupiter being exalted in Cancer makes a lot of sense. The highest exaltation point of Jupiter is 5° of Cancer. So, on the other side, the debilitation sign is Capricorn, a sign ruled by Saturn. It is a non-charismatic sign and often denotes someone who learn by his/her own, works hard, but refuses to learn from others. How would a coach tolerate this? However, logic says that the real debilitation sign should have been Aquarius with its unconventional and deviant mindset that at least a coach cannot tolerate. But seems our great teachers had other thoughts.
Jupiter in Capricorn with neechabhanga will give a personality that can bend rules and have focused goals along with the natural capability of influencing others. This amounts to great political power. Jupiter’s moolatrikona is Sagittarius 0° to 10°.
Astrological Remedial Measures
Jupiter is represented by Chick Peas (chana dal). To strengthen Jupiter or to reduce the affect of Jupiter in an adverse transit, donate chana dal.
Planetary Friendship
Jupiter is friends with Moon, Mars and Sun. Saturn is considered a neutral planet, even though Jupiter is debilitated in Saturn’s sign. Mercury and Venus are natural enemies. Jupiter cannot tolerate Mercury’s fickle minded behavior.
Body Part
In a janma kundali, Jupiter represents health and vitality.
Matter & Direction
In Vedic astrology, Jupiter governs gold. Jupiter denotes everything expansive. It denotes economists, policy makers. Hence in the stock market, it would denote banking and financial sector. It also denotes consulting companies. It naturally is responsible for the education sector. Salt, dals/pulses, confectionary items are also ruled by Jupiter. It rules over North-east direction.
Occupation
In a kundali, Jupiter affects all professions where teaching, law is important. Jupiter indicates authority in law. Jupiter is itself a teacher of Devas and hence indicates career in teaching and imparting knowledge.
Karaka & commonality with various houses
These are the attributes that Jupiter governs in a jamna kundali:
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Sir, pls let me know when will i get married? Will my husband be a good person? Do i have children? My dob 21.6.84 @11.30pm
My date of birth 11. 11.1992 at 7. 30 pm pls let me know when i get job and married life
How many children will I have
my date of birth is 26 january 1981 but i don’t know the time last 10 years i am facing variour problem in my married life can you tell me why all this happen to me and how long this time is balnce. poonam dey
Sir please let me know when my budh dasa is starring? Also from sept2014 my bad time has came’ I lost everything. And had too many problems in married life. I had to decide to quit all relation from parents and all my extended families to continue my marriage. I am very worried’ since another 3 months guru grah is in retro moves please inform me wot remedies I shld do to keep my marriage alive. I have 12 yrs old son . Sir’ I am already fasting on Thursday, sat, monday & Wednesday (satyanaryanPuja).
DOB 18.9.76 ahemdabad.
dob 9 sep 1969
time 7,30 am
place jalandhar
health problem issue pls tell me remedies
My birthdate is on 21st Nov 1997 12:30 noon and i m a female…Birthplace is Assam i m facing financial problems we are having properties but couldn’t solved it
can u suggest me a gemstone
name-nitin
dob-07/01/1986
time-23:11
place-nagpur
Guru ji my Jupiter is the Lord of 1st and 10th and exalted in 5th house.
What is the result
DOB:24-02-1992
TIME;04:30AM
PLCE ; SAMDARI, RAJ
IS THERE ANY GOVT JOB IN MY KUNDLI.
My dob is 11th june 87at 12.57 a.mpls tell me when will i get married? Arranged or love marriege …pls tell me..sir
Panditji main janana chahti hu ki kya mera koi apna buisness hoga agar haan to kab tak
Hi,
My DOB – 11 April 1990
POB- Palakolu
Time – 1 Am
Please let me know when will I get married and if so when ?
Please let me know when my daughter will get married
DOB : 5 nov 1982
Place : nagpur maharashtra
Birth time : 17: 20:00
I have Jupiter and Venus in my Forth house ? how can I bring tranquility and agreement with these planets for my personal development.
Good morning sir
D.O.B: 29-3-1996
Place :andrapradesh
Day: Friday 4.30pm
When will I get married and job also.
Will get good partner and children
Iam in too bad position. Still we saw many matches but didn’t set even one we are suffering a lot. Plz solve my problem
When I get married and when I met my husband first time if any conflicts in our marriage how he looks were he live plz tell
Patan Farhana March 7 2001,11:00 am
DOB 09/04/1990
Place koilkuntla, Kurnool Andhrapradesh.
Time 11;30 am
Sir, please tell is my Jupiter strong or weak
Dear Sir,
My DOB is 7 June 1955. Born near Hassan in Karnataka in India. Time of birth is noon 12 pm. I am a researcher and looking to get a job. Please tell me if I will be successful and if I will be moving to a different city. Thank you so much. God bless you.
My date of birth is 15/11/ 63. Time is 12 NOON.
place is CALCUTTA.
I AM A FILM DIRECTOR BY PROFESSION MY WORK IS NOT STARTING . I AM IN LOTS OF FINANCIAL CRISES AND DEBTS. WHEN WILL I START MY WORK AND HAVE A RESPECTABLE LIFE. WILL I EVER HAVE MY OWN HOUSE. PLEASE HELP.
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