Jupiter (गुरु) in Vedic Astrology
Jupiter (Guru or Brihaspati) is the great benefic and teacher of the gods — the karaka of wisdom, knowledge, wealth, children, dharma, ethics and good fortune. A strong Jupiter is the single most blessing-bearing placement in a chart.
Quick facts
| Sanskrit name | Guru / Brihaspati |
| Signifies (Karaka) | Wisdom, wealth, children, dharma |
| Nature | Benefic (greatest) |
| Element | Ether |
| Gender | Male |
| Own sign(s) | Sagittarius, Pisces |
| Exaltation | Cancer (5°) |
| Debilitation | Capricorn (5°) |
| Mooltrikona | Sagittarius 0°–10° |
| Friends | Sun, Moon, Mars |
| Enemies | Mercury, Venus |
| Directional strength | 1st house (east) |
| Day | Thursday |
| Gemstone | Yellow Sapphire |
| Deity | Brihaspati / Vishnu |
| Dasha period | 16 years |
When it is strong / well-placed
- Wisdom, good judgement and optimism
- Wealth, prosperity and generosity
- Blessing of children and good teachers
- Faith, morality and respect in society
When it is weak or afflicted
- Poor judgement or misplaced faith
- Obstacles to wealth or children
- Weight, liver or diabetic tendencies
- Lack of guidance and direction
Career & life areas
Jupiter favours teaching, law, finance, banking, priesthood, counselling, publishing and advisory roles — anywhere wisdom and ethics are valued.
Nakshatras ruled
In the Vimshottari dasha system Jupiter rules three of the 27 nakshatras: Punarvasu, Vishakha, Purva Bhadrapada. Planets and the Moon falling in these nakshatras carry Jupiter's flavour and start its dasha.
Remedies
- Worship Vishnu/Guru on Thursdays
- Donate turmeric, chana dal and yellow items
- Respect teachers, gurus and elders
- Wear Yellow Sapphire only after chart confirmation