Graha · The Nine Planets
♃ Jupiter गुरु / बृहस्पति
Wisdom, fortune, the guru — the great benefic (Brihaspati).
Jupiter is the great benefactor — wherever it sits or aspects, it expands, protects and blesses. It is guru: wisdom, dharma, the teacher, and the grace (bhagya) that carries you through hard transits. It signifies children, higher knowledge and, for a woman, the husband. A strong Jupiter is one of the surest marks of a fortunate chart; afflicted, its gifts turn to excess — overconfidence, indulgence, or misplaced faith. Its 5th and 9th aspects are considered the most auspicious in the chart.
| Sanskrit name | Guru गुरु / बृहस्पति |
|---|---|
| Glyph | ♃ |
| Significations (karaka) | Wisdom, dharma, fortune (bhagya), children, husband (for women), guru, wealth, the liver, fat. |
| Nature | The greatest natural benefic — expansive, protective, generous; its aspect heals. |
| Element / Guna | Ether (Akasha) · Sattva |
| Gender | Masculine |
| Day | Thursday |
| Deity | Brahma / Indra |
| Gemstone | Yellow sapphire |
| Metal | Gold |
| Exaltation | Cancer (Karka) |
| Debilitation | Capricorn (Makara) |
| Own sign(s) | Sagittarius (Dhanu), Pisces (Meena) |
| Friends | Sun, Moon, Mars |
| Enemies | Mercury, Venus |
| Dasha length | 16 years |
What Jupiter signifies
Jupiter is the karaka (natural significator) of wisdom, dharma, fortune (bhagya), children, husband (for women), guru, wealth, the liver, fat. In the body it governs liver, fat tissue, thighs, arterial system, growth. Professionally it favours teaching, law, counselling, finance, priesthood, medicine, advisory and ethical roles.
When Jupiter is strong
Wisdom, optimism, wealth, good children, faith, mentors and good fortune (bhagya).
When Jupiter is weak or afflicted
Poor judgement, excess and overconfidence, liver/weight issues, problems with children or teachers.
Dignity — where Jupiter is strong and weak
Jupiter is exalted in Cancer (Karka) and debilitated in Capricorn (Makara). It rules Sagittarius (Dhanu), Pisces (Meena) as its own sign, where it is comfortable and strong. It treats Sun, Moon, Mars as friends and Mercury, Venus as enemies, and is neutral to Saturn. We compute dignity precisely (exalted, moolatrikona, own, friend, neutral, enemy, debilitated) in your live chart using Lahiri sidereal positions.
Remedies for Jupiter
Strengthen or pacify Jupiter only when it genuinely suits your ascendant — gems in particular can backfire. General classical remedies:
- Guru / Brihaspati mantra on Thursdays
- Wear yellow sapphire in gold (the most universally helpful gem when Jupiter suits the lagna)
- Respect teachers, study scripture, give in charity
- Donate yellow items / turmeric / gram dal