Jupiter (guru)
Jupiter (Guru) stands for wisdom, teachers, children, money, faith. Exalted in Karka (Cancer), weakest in Makara (Capricorn). Its dasha lasts 19 years.
Guru represents the benevolent teacher of the gods, bringing divine knowledge, optimism, and spiritual light. Jupiter removes darkness through patience and sound counsel, fostering steady prosperity and family harmony. It teaches that true greatness lies in cultivating a generous, virtuous heart and sharing wisdom freely.
What it rules
- Governs supreme wisdom, spirituality and higher truth
- Signifies respected teachers, mentors and spiritual guides
- Rules children, growth, family blessings and prosperity
- Represents justice, moral virtue and broad generosity
- Guides optimism, good fortune and ethical conduct
In daily life
Bow to your teachers with gratitude, donate books to young learners, speak truth with humility, and spend time in calm spiritual contemplation.
Mantra
ॐ बृहस्पतये नमःJupiter in each house
House 1 · House 2 · House 3 · House 4 · House 5 · House 6 · House 7 · House 8 · House 9 · House 10 · House 11 · House 12
Jupiter in each sign
Mesha (Aries) · Vrishabha (Taurus) · Mithuna (Gemini) · Karka (Cancer) · Simha (Leo) · Kanya (Virgo) · Tula (Libra) · Vrishchika (Scorpio) · Dhanu (Sagittarius) · Makara (Capricorn) · Kumbha (Aquarius) · Meena (Pisces)
| Gives when strong | growth, guidance and good fortune |
|---|---|
| When weak or troubled | over-confidence or excess |
| Own sign | Dhanu (Sagittarius), Meena (Pisces) |
| Exalted | Karka (Cancer) |
| Debilitated | Makara (Capricorn) |
| Day | Thursday |
| Dasha years | 19 |
| Nakshatras it rules | Punarvasu, Vishakha, Purva Bhadrapada |