Jupiter (Guru / Brihaspati) in Vedic Astrology

Jupiter (Guru / Brihaspati) is one of the nine grahas of Vedic astrology, ruling Sagittarius, Pisces, exalted in Cancer 5°, with a 16-year Vimshottari mahadasha. Jupiter (Guru) is the great benefic and divine teacher — wisdom, knowledge and grace. It signifies dharma, higher learning, children, fortune, wealth, spirituality, the guru and (for women) the husband. Its aspect is the most protective influence in the chart.

Significations (karakatva)

Jupiter (Guru) is the great benefic and divine teacher — wisdom, knowledge and grace. It signifies dharma, higher learning, children, fortune, wealth, spirituality, the guru and (for women) the husband. Its aspect is the most protective influence in the chart.

When strong or well-placed

A strong Jupiter (exalted in Cancer, own Sagittarius/Pisces, in a kendra/trikona) gives wisdom, optimism, wealth, good children, faith, respect, sound judgement and great good fortune.

When weak or afflicted

A weak Jupiter (debilitated in Capricorn, afflicted) can bring poor judgement, lack of faith or direction, obstacles to wealth or children, liver issues, and over-indulgence.

Career & domains

Teaching and academia, law and judiciary, finance and banking, counselling, religion and philosophy, medicine, and any advisory or knowledge-based vocation.

Remedies

Recite the Guru beej mantra on Thursdays, donate turmeric, chana dal and yellow cloth, serve teachers and priests, study scripture, and give generously to education.

What does Jupiter (Guru / Brihaspati) signify in Vedic astrology?

Jupiter (Guru) is the great benefic and divine teacher — wisdom, knowledge and grace. It signifies dharma, higher learning, children, fortune, wealth, spirituality, the guru and (for women) the husband. Its aspect is the most protective influence in the chart.

Which signs does Jupiter rule, and where is it exalted and debilitated?

Jupiter rules Sagittarius, Pisces. It is exalted in Cancer 5° and debilitated in Capricorn 5°, with moolatrikona in Sagittarius 0°–10°.

How long is the Jupiter Mahadasha in Vimshottari dasha?

The Jupiter (Guru / Brihaspati) mahadasha lasts 16 years out of the 120-year Vimshottari cycle.

What is the gemstone and remedy for Jupiter?

The gemstone for Jupiter is Yellow Sapphire (Pukhraj). Recite the Guru beej mantra on Thursdays, donate turmeric, chana dal and yellow cloth, serve teachers and priests, study scripture, and give generously to education.