Navagraha · 16y dasha · benefic
Jupiter — Guru / Bṛhaspati
Also known as: Guru, Brihaspati, Bṛhaspati, Devaguru.
Quick answer
Jupiter (Guru / Bṛhaspati) is the benefic graha that signifies wisdom, children, husband (in female chart). It rules Sagittarius (Dhanu) and Pisces (Meena), reaches exaltation in Cancer 5°, and becomes debilitated in Capricorn 5°. In the Vimshottari dasha system, Jupiter’s mahadasha lasts 16 years. Its presiding deity is Brihaspati / Dakshinamurthy, its weekday is Thursday, its primary gemstone is Yellow sapphire (Pukhraj), and its bija mantra is Om Gurave Namah. When strong in a kundali, it produces wealth through dharma, lifelong financial grace; when weak, it can bring difficulty conceiving or raising children.
Own signs
Sagittarius (Dhanu), Pisces (Meena)
Exalts in
Cancer 5°
Debilitates
Capricorn 5°
Mulatrikona
Sagittarius 0°–10°
Dasha
16 years
Deity
Brihaspati / Dakshinamurthy
Weekday
Thursday
Direction
North-East
Element
Ether
Guna
Sattva
Gemstone
Yellow sapphire (Pukhraj)
Metal
Gold
What Jupiter signifies (karakatva)
In classical Jyotish, every graha is the karaka (significator) of specific life areas and body parts. Jupiter rules the following karakatva in a birth chart:
Body parts: Liver, Hips, Thighs, Pancreas, Adipose tissue.
When Jupiter is strong
(In own sign, exalted, aspected by benefics, or well-placed in kendra/trikona)
- ✦Wealth through dharma, lifelong financial grace
- ✦Wisdom, philosophical depth, teaching ability
- ✦Happy marriage and children
- ✦Protection from major difficulties
When Jupiter is weak
(Debilitated, combust, in dusthana 6/8/12, or aspected by malefics)
- ✦Difficulty conceiving or raising children
- ✦Liver, pancreas, or weight issues
- ✦Loss of faith, cynical worldview
- ✦Losses in education or legal matters
Planetary friendships (graha maitri)
Friends
Sun, Moon, Mars
Enemies
Mercury, Venus
Neutral
Saturn
Classical remedies (upaya)
- 1Chant Guru mantra or Vishnu Sahasranama on Thursdays
- 2Wear yellow sapphire (after testing) in gold
- 3Offer turmeric, yellow flowers to Vishnu temples
- 4Respect teachers; fund education of the poor
- 5Fast on Thursdays; wear yellow
⚠ Gemstones are powerful. Always wear on trial for 15 days before committing. Consult a qualified Jyotish before wearing blue sapphire (Neelam), hessonite (Gomed) or cat’s eye (Lehsunia).
Frequently asked about Jupiter
- What does Jupiter (Guru / Bṛhaspati) represent in Vedic astrology?
- Jupiter is the karaka (significator) of wisdom, children, husband (in female chart), teachers. Classically considered a benefic graha of Sattva guna and Ether element. Its mahadasha runs for 16 years in the Vimshottari cycle. The great benefic. Jupiter rules wisdom, wealth-through-dharma, children, teachers, and the expansion of life.
- What are the effects of a strong Jupiter?
- When Jupiter is well-placed — in own sign (Sagittarius (Dhanu) or Pisces (Meena)), in exaltation (Cancer 5°), or aspected by benefics — typical results are: Wealth through dharma, lifelong financial grace; Wisdom, philosophical depth, teaching ability; Happy marriage and children; Protection from major difficulties.
- What are the effects of a weak or afflicted Jupiter?
- A debilitated (Capricorn 5°), combust, or badly aspected Jupiter can produce: Difficulty conceiving or raising children; Liver, pancreas, or weight issues; Loss of faith, cynical worldview; Losses in education or legal matters. The severity depends on house placement and the running dasha/antardasha.
- What are the remedies for Jupiter?
- Chant Guru mantra or Vishnu Sahasranama on Thursdays. Wear yellow sapphire (after testing) in gold. Offer turmeric, yellow flowers to Vishnu temples. Mantra: Om Gurave Namah · Om Grāṁ Grīṁ Grauṁ Saḥ Gurave Namah. Gemstone: Yellow sapphire (Pukhraj) (always test for 15 days before permanent wear). Weekday: Thursday.
- Which gemstone and mantra are associated with Jupiter?
- Gemstone: Yellow sapphire (Pukhraj), worn in Gold. Primary mantra: Om Gurave Namah · Om Grāṁ Grīṁ Grauṁ Saḥ Gurave Namah. Deity: Brihaspati / Dakshinamurthy. Wear or worship on Thursday.
- Who are the friends and enemies of Jupiter in classical Jyotish?
- Friends: Sun, Moon, Mars. Enemies: Mercury, Venus. Neutral: Saturn. These friendships govern mutual aspects and conjunctions in chart interpretation.
Explore other grahas
See exactly where Jupiter sits in YOUR chart.
GenRasi Ai computes your planetary positions with Lahiri sidereal + Swiss Ephemeris — free.
Read my kundali →