Jupiter

Jupiter is the fifth planet from the Sun and the largest planet in the Solar System.

Jupiter is Guru – meaning “the teacher”, also known as Brihaspati, is the divine teacher of the Gods in Indian mythology. It is the most beneficial planet in Vedic astrology. Even when it is lord of dusthanas, for example for Libra or Cancer lagna, it does not lose its benefic nature. Interestingly, in classical astronomy, it has its parallel. As a largest planet in the solar system, its benign nature is in play where it protects Earth from comets and other small planetary bodies from the Kuiper belt.

Jupiter in a matured and intelligent planet. It represents higher wisdom and intellect. Good judgement, which is basis of wisdom, comes from Guru. It also represents knowledge and spirituality. LawJupiter represents intuition and hence, in a Vedic birth chart, Jupiter represents astrology and other mantrik aspects. Jupiter upholds dharma and hence is a very important planet for law. It is a strong planet in janma kundalis of lawyers, judges and similar occupations, frequently associated with 1st and 2nd house in their horoscopes.

Jupiter is expansive planet. Its effect on a house should be seen as expanding the inherent significance of the house. E.g. associated with lagna, the person will be large hearted, with good immune system and good overall health. Related to 5th house in a kundali, it will ensure that intelligence is expanded and this combination gives more children. It also brings in spirituality in picture. Associated with 5th house in a horoscope, the knowledge, intelligence is targeted towards spiritual elements.

Jupiter is a sattvik and benefic planet, significator of luck and fortune, he rules religion, philosophy, spirituality, wealth, and progeny. If favorable, this planet gives name, fame, success, honor, wealth, progeny and good relationship with progeny, it brings benefits to whatever planets or house it is associated with. The related color is yellow. Thursday is his day, and northeast is his direction. Jupiter rules number 3 in indian numerology.

Through the placement of Jupiter in a birth chart we know about the benefits earned by a native from the karmas of his past lives. Jupiter also affects long-distance travel, wisdom, truthfulness, morality, charity, benevolence, compassion, and meditation.

Jupiter is very important for a female, because it determines her marriage and her relationship with her husband. All people with high ambitions, calm persons, priests, religious teachers, politicians, ministers, foreigners, and persons in the legal profession are influenced by Jupiter. The gemstone of Jupiter is the yellow sapphire.

Jupiter is exalted in Cancer, which is a sign of emotions, care and nurture. Jupiter is the coach, who cares about people and wants everyone to come along with him. We don’t follow Jupiter. We learn from Jupiter and walk with him. Hence, Jupiter being exalted in Cancer makes a lot of sense. The highest exaltation point of Jupiter is 5° of Cancer. So, on the other side, the debilitation sign is Capricorn, a sign ruled by Saturn. It is a non-charismatic sign and often denotes someone who learn by his/her own, works hard, but refuses to learn from others. How would a coach tolerate this? However, logic says that the real debilitation sign should have been Aquarius with its unconventional and deviant mindset that at least a coach cannot tolerate. But seems our great teachers had other thoughts.

Jupiter is friends with Moon, Mars and Sun. Saturn is considered a neutral planet, even though Jupiter is debilitated in Saturn’s sign. Mercury and Venus are natural enemies. Jupiter cannot tolerate Mercury’s fickle minded behavior.

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