Jupiter is known as Brihaspathi in the astrological language. It helps in deriving the luck factor of our life. It is also responsible for the intellect, good fortune, success and all the religious aspects of our lives. The Symbol of Wisdom, the God of righteousness and of Justice is none other than ‘Planet Jupiter’ or Brihaspati Grah.
Jupiter or Guru or Brihaspati is known as the “Devaguru” or the guru of the Gods. He represents higher knowledge, spirituality, priests, temples, teachers, research & scientists, layers & judges, children and knowledge of the sastras and astrology. Its color is yellow, metal gold, gem yellow sapphire and direction north – east. Jupiter takes about one year to travel a sign. He is the Putrakaraka or planet connected with children.
If Sun and Mars is cruel planet, and Mercury is neutral; then Jupiter or Brihaspati in Sanskrit is one most positive and powerful planet. Jupiter is preceptor of Gods and Lord of Sky. Jupiter is the giant planet in astrology. Jupiter is the ‘Guru’ of Gods.
- Jupiter rules Sagittarius and Pisces and 9th and 12th house in the natal chart. It spends 13 months in a single zodiac and takes 12 years to complete the zodiac cycle. Jupiter is friend with Sun, Moon, Mars, and enemy with Venus and Mercury.
- Its vimshottaridasha is 16 years and constellation are Punarvasu, Vishakha, and Purvabhadrapada. Jupiter is exalted in Cancer, and debilitated in Capricorn. Gemstone of Jupiter is Pukhraj or Yellow Sapphire. Its color is yellow. It aspects 7th,5th and 9th house from its own position.
- Jupiter is perhaps very important planet for females as it is primary significator of husband and plays an important role in deciding marriage. Politics and administration is a very strong trait of Jupiter, almost all successful politicians have strong Jupiter.
- Jupiter is the planet of wisdom and knowledge, so professions require specific stream of knowledge belongs to Jupiter. Financial advisors, bankers, politicians, bureaucrats, lawyers, physicians, priests, judges, teachers, and astrologers all professionals are under influence of Jupiter.
- Places belong to these professions also come under the jurisdiction of Jupiter such as banks, courts, universities etc.
- Study the placement of Jupiter for children, fortune, wealth, education, father, and elder siblings.
Jupiter is very religious and spiritual in nature; spirituality, intelligence, humanity, wisdom, optimism, faith, generosity, humor, idealism and judgment are prime traits of Jupiter. - In the body, Jupiter represents the hips, glands, ears, feet, physical development, and throat etc. When weak, it causes anaemia, jaundice, liver complaints, cough, cold, and asthma etc. It also makes you overconfident, extravagant, and materialistic.
Jupiter influence thinking capacity of a person. In astrology it rules good luck and good cheer, health, wealth, optimism, happiness, success and joy. It is a symbol of opportunity and always opens way for new opportunities in life. Jupiter is the minimization of limitation and the emphasis on spirituality and potential. While our success, accomplishments and prosperity are all within Jupiter’s realm, its negative influence can deteriorate into laziness and sloth. It rules the zodiacal signs Sagittarius and Pisces belonging to fire and watery elements respectively.