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Jupiter (Guru / Brihaspati)

Benefic (greatest) · Rules Sagittarius and Pisces · Gemstone: Yellow Sapphire (Pukhraj)

Key Facts

Sanskrit name
Guru / Brihaspati
Symbol
Nature
Benefic (greatest)
Day
Thursday
Rules
Sagittarius, Pisces
Exalted in
Cancer
Debilitated in
Capricorn
Gemstone
Yellow Sapphire (Pukhraj)

Significations

Jupiter (Guru / Brihaspati) represents your wisdom, faith, expansion and good fortune. Its core keywords are knowledge, generosity, optimism and morality. As a karaka, it signifies children, wealth, the teacher (guru), dharma and fortune. In the body, it governs the liver, fat, and overall growth.

What Jupiter Rules

Jupiter rules Sagittarius and Pisces. It reaches its peak strength (exaltation) in Cancer and its weakest point (debilitation) in Capricorn.

When Jupiter is Strong

You are blessed with wisdom, ethics, prosperity, respected teachers and the protection of grace.

When Jupiter is Weak

Over-optimism, excess or a wavering faith can dilute fortune until wisdom matures.

Remedies for Jupiter

Mantra

Om Graam Greem Graum Sah Gurave Namah

Auspicious day

Thursday

Deity

Brihaspati / Lord Vishnu

Donation (daan)

turmeric, gram dal, yellow cloth and gold

Gemstone

Yellow Sapphire (Pukhraj)

Practice

worship on Thursdays, honour your teachers and study the scriptures

Note: gemstones should only be worn after a proper chart analysis by a qualified astrologer.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Jupiter signify in Vedic astrology?

Jupiter (Guru / Brihaspati) signifies your wisdom, faith, expansion and good fortune. It is the karaka (significator) of children, wealth, the teacher (guru), dharma and fortune.

Which signs does Jupiter rule?

Jupiter rules Sagittarius and Pisces. It is exalted in Cancer and debilitated in Capricorn.

What happens when Jupiter is strong?

When Jupiter is strong, you are blessed with wisdom, ethics, prosperity, respected teachers and the protection of grace.

What is the remedy for a weak Jupiter?

Remedies include the mantra "Om Graam Greem Graum Sah Gurave Namah", worship of Brihaspati / Lord Vishnu on Thursday, donating turmeric, gram dal, yellow cloth and gold, and wearing Yellow Sapphire (Pukhraj) after consulting an astrologer.

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