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Jupiter, also known as Guru, is considered to be amongst the most Benefic planets in Astrology. It is the largest planet in the family of the Sun, and comes nearest in comparison with the Sun in regards to its size. It takes around 12 years to go round the Sun which in other words also means that it remains in each zodiac sign for one Year approximately, in transit or Gochar. It is considered to be as a “Teacher” or a “Guru” as the name suggests. Jupiter in any Birth Chart-Horoscope, if placed strong by Sign placement and House, and also well aspected, it will make the native truthful, honest and provides him “Divine Grace”

Basics

Jupiter is also known as “Brihaspati”. It rules over the two signs of the zodiac, one being “Sagittarius” and the other being “Pisces”. It achieves Exaltation in the sign of the Moon which is “Cancer” and its deep Exaltation point is at 5 degrees of Cancer.  It gets debilitation in the sign of Saturn – Capricorn. Jupiter achieves Directional strength in the Lagna or the first house. The symbol of Sagittarius is the “Archer” therefore those natives who are ruled predominantly by an Elevated Jupiter in their charts will hit or achieve their targets much easier than other natives. The sign Pisces being a Watery sign and the symbol being Fishes, Jupiter also represents “Expression” or “Speech”.

Jupiter is the reason or cause for very famous Yogas like “Gajakesari Yoga” or Pancha Maha Purusha yoga like “Hamsa Yoga” among many others.

It is a Male planet and is of “Sattva” Guna. Thus those with a well placed Jupiter would be good honest men, of peaceful temperaments, Religious, God fearing, Justice minded and Wise advisors to those who may need their counsel.

Jupiter denotes the North-East direction. Those who are acquainted with Vaastu, are aware that this is the most auspicious part of the Plot which is known as “Eeshan” where an image of the Lord one worships, is kept for daily worship.

Special Aspects of Jupiter

All planets have been allotted a common dhrishti which is known as aspect. Aspect means to influence another planet, or house and zodiac sign. Normally every planet has been given the 7^th house power of aspect which means that it can aspect the planet seated in the 7^th house and sign from its own placement.   But Jupiter has been given special powers of the 5^th and 9^th house Aspect apart from the 7^th one. Therefore if Jupiter is well placed suppose in the 5^th house, then it will aspect the 9^th house as well as the Lagna or 1^st house, making a complete Trikona aspect Plus its aspect to the 11^th house of gains. This could be considered as a very fortunate Horoscope indeed from all counts, material as well as spiritual.

Nakshatras or Constellations owned by Jupiter

The Constellations owned by Jupiter are, Punarvasu, Visakha and Purva Bhadra. If Jupiter is the Lord of a Benefic House in ones Horoscope, and if 3 or more planets are placed in the constellations owned by Jupiter, it would then create a very good impact on the positivity of the Horoscope and the destiny of the native.

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Astrological but Mythological associations

In mythology, Brihaspati is the son of Angirasa (Anga- physical body; rasa –the fluid in the body). There is a continuous secretion and flow of fluid in the body, in sorrow, or joy, fear or anger, hope or disappointments. The food intake is the source of the fluid (Rasa) and this exercises influence over the body and mind (Chittavriiti) which is why Brihaspati also concerns our food, Life and Living. It gives power to sustain; thus connecting to the Liver in the body that sustains Life.

Brihaspati is also addressed as Bachaspati or Master of Speech, or Lord of Language, Eloquence and wisdom. Here “Bach” represents “Bak” or commonly known as “Vak” or speech, and “Pati” means Master. Like water travels freely in the sign of Pisces owned by Jupiter, so does Birhaspati represents expressions.

It is characterized as “Dev Guru” or the one who gives guidance to the Devtas – Gods. Hence those with positive influence of Jupiter are also religious in their temperaments.

Signifies

Jupiter is significator of Good fortune being the Lord of the Natural “Bhagyasthana” in the KalaPurusha Kundli.

The 9^th house also represents Long Journeys, and so does Jupiter.

The 9^th house represents “Dharma” and so does Jupiter represents “righteousness” or “Justice”. It represents higher consciousness.

Jupiter is the Karaka for Gold or “wealth” or “Finance”.

In the Horoscope of a female it is additionally the karaka for the “husband”.

Jupiter is karaka for Child.

When we make Prashna or Horary charts the above karakas help in determining a positive answer easily if they appear in the Ruling Planets.

Body and Health related Significations

Growth and accumulation is the forte of Jupiter. It Rules over the Liver in the body, tumors, malignancy, Organs of hearing, Lower abdomen, region of Hips, Circulation of Blood, Blood Pressure, arteries, and fat in the body which is why those natives having influence of Jupiter on their Lagnas tend to develop fat or bulky in their middle ages.  The 9^th house in the natural Horoscope of Kala Purusha Kundli appears in Sagittarius sign ruled by Jupiter and it represents the portion of legs above the knees, hence this part of the legs too is covered as territory of Jupiter along with the lower portion of the feet which represent the last part of the body downwards, just as the Pisces sign ruled by Jupiter is the last sign of the zodiac. Elephantitis in legs is governed by Jupiter. Of course Jaundice too, as Jupiter rules over Liver as mentioned above.

Other matters represented by Jupiter

Jupiter represents Temples, Law Courts, Colleges and schools, big palatial buildings, and all places where religious discourses are held.  Construction of School , Colleges, Universities, Charitable institutions, Hospitals, sanatoriums, Banks, Temples, Church, Mosque will all come in domain of Jupiter.

Logic is perfectly represented in astrological inferences. The 9^th House Sagittarius also signifies Higher education; therefore Jupiter represents College and Education.

The 9^th house denotes Long travels, hence all matters related to Travelling to a distant place.

The 9^th house represents Father in Hindu Astrology, and Father is also known as the first Guru hence ones “Guru” or “Preceptor” are represented by Jupiter.

The 9^th represents “Religion” and the 12^th house Pisces represents Discourses and philanthropic work, therefore Jupiter is also connected to discourses or Sermons.

The 12^th house also represents Investments on Long term basis so one has to connect this Logic with Jupiter. The 12^th house deals with Expenditures, Capital Investments, Outflow of finances,  therefore foreign exchange, The Reserve Bank, Forex, rise in Shares and Stocks, are all governed by Jupiter.

Since the 12^th zodiac sign of Pisces is ruled by Jupiter, all aspects of the 12^th house, like foreign travels, hospitalizations, the other world, Moksha or Salvation is also ruled by Jupiter.

Jupiter is the largest planet and has traits of expansion, therefore whatever it connects with, would be big, vast or enormous.

Since Jupiter is large or expressive – becoming famous, Gaining respect in society, Promotions, progress is all governed by Jupiter.

Professions connected to Jupiter

Any profession connected to religion, Preaching, Priestly professions come under domain of Jupiter. Since the zone of Knowledge is also symbolized by Jupiter, any professions connected to Educational institutions too come under sphere of Jupiter.  Since Jupiter connected to “Dharma” or “righteousness” being a “Dev Guru” or “Teacher” all professions connected to legal, Law, Courts of Law, comes under its province. Since Jupiter is karaka of “Children” all professions connected to child rearing and nurturing like Mother Toddler play schools etc, come under the realm of Jupiter. So does Navy, Foreign Travel related professions since the 9^th house of Travels is ruled by Jupiter as owner of Sagittarius the 9^th zodiac sign. Since Jupiter rules over Fat, all professions connected to products which increase fat in the body, like trade in Milk, Ghee, Sweetmeats, Almonds, Cashew nuts, and Peanuts, etc. Jupiter being Lord of the 12^th and Pisces sign in natural Horoscope, all professions connected to Hospitals, Prisons, Publicity, foreign trade, Ship building, Offshore Drilling, development, etc,

To summarize, all professions connected to legal affairs, Brahmins, Teaching, Scriptures,  Lawyers, advocates, Interest, Rent, Banking and finance, Minister

To Conclude

There are other technical matters which may transform the effects of Jupiter that may undergo a change due to aspects and conjunctions from other planets. Jupiter in mundane astrology too is a subject matter of importance. But these are issues of study, to be dealt separately.

In Individual Horoscopes a strong Jupiter is synonymous to a strong promise and assurance of “Divine interventions” and “Providential help” available to a native in times of stress and strife in his Life provided all other planetary positions being congenial.  It is also an indicator of past “Purva Poonya” or results of past good actions now bearing fruit in this Birth.

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