Jupiter (Guru)

beneficEtherMasculine Sattva

Divine grace, expansion, higher knowledge

Overview

Naturebenefic
ElementEther
GenderMasculine
GunaSattva
CasteBrahmin
DirectionNortheast
Day of Week4
ColorYellow
SeasonWinter
ChakraAjna
Ayurvedic DoshaKapha
Orbital Period11.86 years
Average Speed0.08° per day
Retrograde CycleEvery 13 months for 120 days

Significations & Karakas

Natural Karaka For

ChildrenWisdomWealthTeacherHusband

Significations

WisdomChildrenWealthDharmaTeachers

Represents

JnanaGraceExpansion

Dignity & Strength

Exalted InCancer at 5°
Debilitated InCapricorn at 5°
MoolatrikonaSagittarius (0°–10°)
Own SignsSagittarius, Pisces

Planetary Relationships

FriendsSunMoonMars
EnemiesMercuryVenus
NeutralsSaturn

Ruled Zodiac Signs

Ruled Nakshatras

Body & Health

Body PartsLiver, Pancreas, Thighs, Fat
Common AilmentsLiver disease, Diabetes, Obesity, Hip problems
Ayurvedic DoshaKapha

Gemstone & Remedies

GemstoneYellow Sapphire
Alternative GemstonesTopaz, Citrine
Wearing DayThursday
Wearing FingerIndex finger
Minimum CaratsMin 3 carats
MetalGold

Mantras & Sounds

Beeja MantraOm Gram Greem Groum Sah Gurave Namah
Gayatri MantraOm Vrishabadhwajaaya...
Simple MantraOm Gurave Namaha
Mantra Count19000 in 40 days

Mythology & Deity

DeityBrihaspati
Associated DeitiesVishnu, Ganesha

Story

Guru of gods, preceptor of divine knowledge, embodies wisdom

Symbolism

Divine grace, expansion, higher knowledge

Spiritual Lesson

Expand through wisdom, teach without preaching

Traits & Nature

When Strong

WiseProsperousGood childrenOptimistic

When Weak

Financial strugglesChildlessnessPoor guidance

Suitable Vocations

TeachingLawBankingReligionFinance

Dasha Period

Mahadasha Period16 years
Dasha Sequence Position#6

Muhurta (Auspicious Timing)

Favorable

EducationMarriageReligionFinance

Unfavorable

Unethical activities