Jupiter (Guru) in Vedic Astrology
One of the nine grahas — गुरु
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Jupiter (Guru, गुरु) signifies wisdom, teachers, dharma, children, wealth, faith, law and good fortune. Its Vimshottari mahadasha lasts 16 years.
| Own sign | Sagittarius and Pisces |
|---|---|
| Exalted in | Cancer (deepest 5°) |
| Debilitated in | Capricorn (deepest 5°) |
| Day | Thursday |
| Mahadasha length | 16 years |
| Nakshatras ruled | Punarvasu, Vishakha, Purva Bhadrapada |
Jupiter in the 12 signs
Jupiter in AriesMesha · friendly signJupiter in TaurusVrishabha · enemy signJupiter in GeminiMithuna · enemy signJupiter in CancerKarka · exaltedJupiter in LeoSimha · friendly signJupiter in VirgoKanya · enemy signJupiter in LibraTula · enemy signJupiter in ScorpioVrishchika · friendly signJupiter in SagittariusDhanu · own sign: moolatrikona 0° to 10° of SagittariusJupiter in CapricornMakara · debilitatedJupiter in AquariusKumbha · neutral signJupiter in PiscesMeena · own sign
Jupiter in the 12 houses
1st houseself, body and personality2nd housewealth, family and speech3rd housecourage, siblings and effort4th househome, mother and inner peace5th housechildren, intelligence and creativity6th househealth, enemies, debts and service7th housemarriage and partnerships8th houselongevity, transformation and hidden matters9th housefortune, dharma, teachers and long travel10th housecareer, status and public life11th housegains, income and friendships12th houseexpenses, loss, foreign lands and liberation
Frequently asked questions
What does Jupiter signify in Vedic astrology?
Jupiter (Guru) signifies wisdom, teachers, dharma, children, wealth, faith, law and good fortune. Its results depend on its sign, house, aspects and dignity in your birth chart, and on when its dasha runs.
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