Guru is the great benefic of Jyotish — significator of wisdom, children, wealth and dharma. Learn how a strong Jupiter blesses a chart.
Jupiter, Guru or Brihaspati, is the teacher of the gods and the most benefic of the nine planets. It signifies wisdom, knowledge, dharma, children, wealth, optimism, faith, teachers and good fortune. Jupiter rules Sagittarius and Pisces, is exalted in Cancer and debilitated in Capricorn.
Wherever Jupiter sits and whatever it aspects, it tends to expand, protect and bless. A strong Jupiter is one of the surest signs of grace in a chart.
Jupiter casts a special aspect on the fifth, seventh and ninth houses from itself, in addition to the seventh that all planets aspect. When it aspects a weak house or planet, it cushions and supports it. Jupiter aspecting the Lagna, the Moon or the seventh house is a classic protective signature.
Because Jupiter governs children and the fifth house, it is central to questions of progeny, education and creative intelligence.
Remedies to strengthen Jupiter include respecting teachers and elders, studying scripture, observing Thursday practices, charity of yellow items, and reciting the Guru or Vishnu mantra. The yellow sapphire is Jupiter's gem.
Living with generosity, faith and a love of learning aligns naturally with Jupiter's qualities and is itself a remedy.
It signifies wisdom, fortune, children and dharma, and tends to protect and expand whatever it touches, making it the most auspicious of the grahas.
In addition to the opposite seventh house, Jupiter casts special aspects on the fifth and ninth houses from its position.
The yellow sapphire (pukhraj) is associated with Jupiter and is worn to strengthen its benefic qualities after chart analysis.
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