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Jupiter in astrology: knowledge, wisdom and good fortune
What Jupiter signifies in Vedic astrology, its signs, exaltation and special aspects, and how it is read in a chart.
In short
Jupiter in astrology (Guru) signifies knowledge and happiness (BPHS ch. 3 sl. 12-13). It owns Sagittarius and Pisces, is exalted in Cancer and debilitated in Capricorn (ch. 3 sl. 49-54). A strong Jupiter gives wisdom, guidance and good fortune; Astrojar reads marriage, business, money, education, children, spiritual life and luck with it.
Jupiter at a glance
| Jupiter | |
|---|---|
| Sanskrit name | Guru (Brihaspati) |
| Nature | Natural benefic |
| Signifies (BPHS ch. 3 sl. 12-13) | Knowledge and happiness |
| Owns | Sagittarius, Pisces |
| Exalted in | Cancer (deepest at Cancer 5°) |
| Debilitated in | Capricorn (deepest at Capricorn 5°) |
| Moolatrikona | Sagittarius 0-10° |
| Aspects | The 5th, 7th and 9th houses from itself |
| Friends | Mars, Moon, Sun |
| Enemies | Mercury, Venus |
| Astrojar reads it for | Marriage, business, money, education, children, spiritual life and luck |
Dignities: BPHS ch. 3 sl. 49-54. Friendship: ch. 3 sl. 55. Aspects: ch. 26 sl. 2-5.
How is Jupiter read? The classical rules
- Jupiter exalted Gives its good results in full: wisdom, guidance and good fortune (BPHS ch. 3 sl. 59-60).
- Jupiter in its moolatrikona Gives three quarters of its good results (ch. 3 sl. 59-60).
- Jupiter in its own sign Gives half of its good results (ch. 3 sl. 59-60).
- Jupiter in a friend's sign Gives a quarter of its good results (ch. 3 sl. 59-60).
- Jupiter debilitated or in an enemy's sign Its good results are nil (ch. 3 sl. 59-60).
- Jupiter in the 9th, with the 9th lord in an angle Abundant fortune after the 20th year (BPHS ch. 20 sl. 27-28).
- Jupiter joining or aspecting the 5th lord Children (ch. 16 sl. 16).
- Jupiter in the 2nd as its lord, or with Mars Wealth (ch. 13 sl. 3).
One rule never decides a chart on its own: the classical method weighs the planet, the houses it owns and occupies, the planets with and aspecting it, and the running dasha together.
Questions about Jupiter
Why is Jupiter called the greatest benefic?
It is a natural benefic that signifies knowledge and happiness (BPHS ch. 3 sl. 12-13), and its aspect is read as protective. Astrojar reads marriage, business, money, education, children, spiritual life and luck with it.
Which signs does Jupiter rule?
Sagittarius and Pisces. It is exalted in Cancer and debilitated in Capricorn.
What are the special aspects of Jupiter?
Besides the 7th house aspect, Jupiter aspects the 5th and 9th houses from itself (BPHS ch. 26 sl. 2-5).
Keep learning
- Navagraha: the 9 planets in astrology What each planet signifies and rules.
- Mercury in astrology Speech, intellect and skill
- Venus in astrology Comfort, art and relationships
- 1 to 12 houses in astrology What each house shows, and every house lord by Lagna.
- Jupiter transit When Jupiter changes sign, to the hour, and how it is read.
- Brihaspati mantra and remedies The beej mantra, japa count, day and charity for Jupiter.
Sources
- BPHS ch. 3 sl. 11 (nature), sl. 12-13 (what the grahas signify), sl. 49-60 (dignity, friendship and the share of good results).
- BPHS ch. 26 sl. 2-5 (aspects).
- BPHS ch. 13 sl. 3.
- BPHS ch. 16 sl. 16.
- BPHS ch. 20 sl. 27-28.
Chapter and verse numbers follow R. Santhanam's English translation of BPHS (Ranjan Publications). About the text.
This is the traditional reading of the classical texts, given for learning and reflection. It is not a prediction for you, and not medical, legal or financial advice.
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