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Jupiter (Brihaspati)
The supreme teacher of paradise..
raining wisdom upon lives..
Planet Jupiter is considered most benefic planet in Vedic astrology. It
represents wisdom, luck, respect, authority, benevolence, justice,
intellectuality, philosophy, religion, wealth, prosperity, peace of
mind, education, diplomacy, gains and spirituality. Jupiter's strength
and it's good placement in a chart is very much required to have
many beneficial aspects of Life.

Jupiter (Brihaspati) : Astronomy

Brihaspati or Jupiter is the largest planet of the our solar system. In
the solar system, It is 5th planet from the Sun. The distance of
Jupiter from Sun is around 501 million miles. Jupiter consist
hydrogen and helium and because of it is called a gas giant. Jupiter
is not a terrestrial planet and it is mainly a gaseous planet. Its
diameter is 142986 km and it is . It takes almost 10 hours to rotate
on its axis. Jupiter takes around 12 years to revolve around the Sun.
Jupiters mass is 317.7 times more than the mass of earth. The
density of Jupiter is 1.3 g/cm3 and it is 2nd highest in gas planets
but it is around 23% of the density of earth . Because of this , its
gravitational force is strongest among all planets in the solar
system. There is a faint planetary ring around the Jupiter.

Astrology of Jupiter or Brihaspati :

Importance of Jupiter in horoscope
In the words of astrology, Jupiter who is also called as Brahaspati
and Devaguru in Sanskrit, is the planet of wisdom, the Lord of light
and the teacher of gods. He is the paradisiacal giver of divine
knowledge upon the mortal land.
In the studies of astrology, it has been the first and most benefic
planet and for the same, it is believed to be the most auspicious.
There is a reason for this. In Vedic astrology, Brihaspati is the
natural karaka of 4 very important house. So irrespective of the

ascendant and lordship ,it is beneficial for the natives of all the
ascendant. Jupiter is the natural karaka of 2nd house (house of
wealth, speech), 5th house (House education, diplomacy and
children), 9th house( House of Luck and religion) and 11th house
(House of gains). In the world of astrology it has been given many
names comprising Lord of power, Lord of wisdom, Lord of sacred
speech, Guru of Gods, God of Gods, etc.
In the intricate structure of horoscope chart, presence of Jupiter
explores many significant direction in the lives comprising fortune,
growth, affluence, respect, journeys, ambitions, success, and
spirituality. The good placement of Jupiter in the chart expresses the
level of wisdom, attitude of benevolence, sense of justice, color of
thoughts, independent outlook, dreams of life and philosophical
aspects in the lives of an individual.
The most potent and highest positive position of Jupiter in the
horoscope chart is the first house besides which it is perceived to
impact good both in kendras (4th house, 7th house and 10th
house) as well as in auspicious trikona houses( 5th house and 9th
house). The placement of Jupiter in trika house (6th house, 8th
house and 12th house) are not auspicious while it's placement in
2nd and 11th house is also considered good. Apart from the
placement, Jupiter aspect 3 houses from where it is placed and the
aspects of Jupiter is considered most auspicious. Brihaspati has 5th,
7th and 9th aspects. The houses which got aspects of Jupiter got
enhanced in the auspicious matters and the ill impacts caused by
other malefic planets are removed.
The planet Jupiter governs over the Zodiac Sagittarius and Pisces.
So for the natives having Sagittarius and Pisces ascendants,
Brihaspati becomes increasingly benefic. Apart from it , for the
Aquarius ascendant natives, it is the lord of 2nd and 11th house
(both of the houses are related to wealth and gains) so it solely
represent the wealth, money and gains and in case of this
ascendant , it is also a very beneficial planet in terms of gains and
affluence.
The people having strong and well placed Jupiter excel in their life.
These natives are generally have prosperity, peace of mind,
benevolence, helpful nature, wisdom and happiness in life. Strong

Jupiter makes people inclined towards administration, management,

education, religion, intellectuality, entrepreneurship, consultancy,
astronomy, astrology, Law, consultancy and politics.
A weak Jupiter in the horoscope may cause many problems like lack
of wisdom, poor grasping, lack of wealth, unnecessary expenditures,
struggle, problems in marriage and peace of mind, average support
of luck, problems in education and child birth, problems in speech
and harmony in family. However, these are general results and could
only be perfectly predicted after the study of all other planets and
houses as well.
One more significant aspect associated with the planet Jupiter says
that the positive impacts of the planet upon the individual are
believed to be the reflection of his positive deeds in his or her
previous life as the natives get endowed with different shades of life
on account of what they left around when they lived earlier. In the
lives of women, it has a different significance as it determines the
path of marital life and enclosure of relationships in her journey of
life upon this land.
In the words of science of astrology, Jupiter has been perceived as
the teacher of science of light, astrology and astronomy. On account
of this, natives of the planet with his strong placements are highly
inclined towards the these sectors and are generally found involved
in them. These people are the strong possessor of moral values and
ethics and respect the prevailing conventions and are well educated.
Altogether, planet Jupiter is the most benefic celestial body
bestowing success, growth, affluence and recognition to the natives.

Body Parts and Diseases controlled

by Brihaspati
The zodiac in which Jupiter is placed in a horoscope is the Jupiter
sign of the person. Jupiter sign decides the dignity of this planet in
the horoscope. In Human Body, it rules the liver, tumors,
malignancy, organs of hearing, lower abdomen, hips, circulation of
blood, blood pressure and arteries The ill-placed Brihaspati may
cause jaundice, gastric, chronic constipation, cough, colds, asthma,
nose bleeding, apoplexy, tumor, liver weakness, ear trouble & high
blood pressure

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Spiritual/Mythological
of Jupiter (Brihaspati)
Spiritual/Mythological shades of
Jupiter or Brihaspati
As every planet and the presiding deities are associated with
variant spiritual and mythological facts, planet Jupiter or
brihaspati does have the same but there are more than one or
two relating to the planet which are existing since ages. In these
different articulations about the planet, Jupiter or Guru has been
perceived in various ways like the ruler of gods, lord of speech,
lord of power, guru of gods, reader of minds, god of gods and
beloved of gods.
There are various tales behind the existence of the planet Jupiter
or Guru saying it to be the incarnation of Lord Vishnu, Lord
Brahma and in some Lord Ganesha. Few of it articulates that
the wife of Angiras, the priest of gods and lord of sacrifies gave
birth to Brahspati that is Jupiter. Another tale of Rig Veda
Brahaspati says that Jupiter was begotten in the sky with seven
faces and seven rays. In the words of Skanda Purana it has been
said that Brahaspati or Guru worshipped Shiva and performed
many penance for thousands of years bestowing to Lord Shiva
for which the Lord rewarded him resulting in Jupiter, the Guru
of Gods.

In spiritual believes, Jupiter or Guru is perceived to be a

Brahmin who Angiras lineage of Brahmin sages. He is believed
to defeats his enemies and their forts. The ritual sacrifice are
believed not to be accomplished without the comprising the
worship of Guru of gods known as Brahaspati in the sacred
language Sanskrit.

Mythological Story or katha of Jupiter

or Brihaspati
There was a certain king who had seven sons and their wives.
Two Brahmins used to come there to beg alms but the wives
returned them, empty handed. Therefore Jupiter deity was
displeased with them, which affected adversely the prosperity
and wealth of the king. When there was devastation in the
kingdom and the king neared poverty, the youngest wife sought
excuse from the Brahmins and started giving them alms but still
the elder six denied alms to the Brahmins. The youngest wife
asked the Brahmins the remedy for getting over the bad days.
The Brahmins advised to keep a fast for Jupiter or Brihaspati to
feed Brahmins. If anyone' s husband has gone to a foreign
country, then that woman should make two human figures
behind the door; that would result in early safe return of the
husband. If the family is stricken with poverty then those
figures should be made on a box.
The king's seven sons had already gone on a foreign tour. The
youngest wife observed the ritual as advised. Her husband had

gone to a place, the king of which died. The king had no son. To
find a suitable successor, a garland was hung on the horn of a
female elephant so that whosoever is garlanded by it, he shall
be the king as per the tradition of that kingdom. The elephant
went all around and ultimately put the garland round youngest
son's neck. He became the king. He searched for his brothers,
but in vain for the sake of public welfare, the new king decided
to construct a tank. Thousands of laborers were engaged, among
whom his brothers also came. He called all of them took them
to his palace and all started living peacefully. The worship and
alms by the youngest wife brought prosperity back to the
family. Then all other wives also started Jupiter or Brihaspati
fast and worship. No one was ever refused alms by them,
anymore.
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Effects of contented /
discontented Jupiter
(Brihaspati)
Effects of well placed and powerful
Jupiter or Brihaspati in the birth chart
A well placed and powerful Jupiter or Brihaspati is strongly believed
to bring wisdom and supreme knowledge along with strong intellect
as leading the individual towards the high mount of success with the
possession of all information and intellect. A potent placement and
powerful dignity of the planet Jupiter or Guru in the horoscope chart

bestow the person all the shades of affluence and fortune as adoring
the path of life.
A good placement of Jupiter or Brihaspati results in the emergence
of philosophical and spiritual attitude in the individual and makes
him or her highly inclined towards the religion which could lead
towards celibacy and detachment from the world.
Horoscope charts having strong placements of Jupiter or Brihaspati
are perceived to bring good fortune in good quantity to the home of
the native. A well placed Jupiter could also come out in a strong
knowledge of Vedas and high inclination towards them.
For the women lives, Jupiter or Brihaspati has one different aspect
in his enclosure for the marital life and relationships of the women
as a good placement of Jupiter brings strength and truthfulness in
the relationships around a woman.

Effects of ill-placed and weak Jupiter

or Brihaspati in the birth chart
A poor or ill placement of the planet Jupiter or Guru results in weak
stature of fortune in the life of the native resulting in much of hard
work in his or her plate.
An ill placed Jupiter or Brihaspati in the horoscope chart of a person
makes his or her path of education difficult and comprise of hurdles
ending in not a much good state of learning and qualifications. On
account of this, the path of success for the individual becomes
intricate due to presence of much hindrances and obstacles.
The poor placement of Jupiter or Guru might also badly effect the
marital life and enclosure of relationships in the life of a woman
native.

A weak or ill placement of Jupiter or Brihaspati could turn the person

towards the opposite side of spirituality as detaching him or her
from the religious beliefs and faith upon supreme souls.

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Strengths of Jupiter
(Brihaspati)
Strength or dignity of Jupiter in a
horoscope- Exalted, Moola Trikona,
swasthana or swagrahi, debilitated
Jupiter carries different dignities or strengths in our horoscopes on
account of its placements in different zodiacs as leaving different
impacts upon us.

Best position of Jupiter Exalted Uccha

In the well establish words of astrology, Jupiter or Brihaspati is

believed to be most powerful and effective in Cancer. The exaltation
or uccha dignity of Jupiter or Brihaspati begins with zero degree of
Cancer and goes up to 5 degree. At 5 degree, Jupiter or Guru is in
highest exaltation state. After 5 degree, it leaves the exalted state
and come to the mool trikona which is the second best state. The
exalted Jupiter would give the native Virtues, wisdom, wealth and
happiness in life. As Jupiter is the natural karaka of 4 auspicious
houses (2nd, 11th, 9th and 5th), Having a exalted or uccha Jupiter
in horoscope is generally a boon to the person. It makes the person
lucky, religious, wise and of noble nature. The person attains the
high designation in his profession and would be very successful in
having favor of authorities.

Second Best position of Jupiter Moola

Trikona
The second best state or dignity of Jupiter is known as Moola
Trikona which starts from 6 degree to 30 degree in Cancer followed

by zero to 10 degree in Sagittarius. Moola trikona is the second best

state of Jupiter or Guru. It would make the person high status in
life. The person will be benevolent and perform pious deeds. He
would be successful in his undertakings and help others as well. The
person will be wealthy and spend his wealth in good deeds.

Good position of Jupiter Own HouseSwasthana

Jupiter comes in the enclosure of its medium dominance and effect
upon the mortal lives when it comes at 11 degree
in Sagittarius which goes from 0 to 30 degree in the Pisces. This
position of Jupiter is called as own house or Swasthana. When
Jupiter is in swasthana, it increases all the qualities of the house in
which it is placed. For example, the Jupiter is in 11th house of
income , it will increase the flow of money and income. The native
will not only earn from his profession but also from the
investments.

Poor position of Jupiter DebilitationNeecha

Jupiter is believed to in its poor state or debilitation as reflecting

negative impacts upon the lives of humans in Capricorn starting
from zero degree to 5 degree. At 5 degrees in Capricorn, Jupiter is
in the deepest debilitation as to be at its worst placement. Here it
lacks all of his strength and power and so on called as Neecha. The
debilitated Jupiter or Brihaspati cause many difficulties in the life of
humans.
The debilitated Jupiter or Guru would make the native sinful and
lesser lucky in life. The person has to work hard in his life for the
success and luck part would play a lesser role in his success. The
person would not be much interested in religion and spirituality. He
would be more interested in worldly matters and would lack
benevolence.

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Remedies for Jupiter

(Brihaspati)
Astrology Remedies for Jupiter or Brihaspati
Sometimes the placement of Jupiter in the horoscope chart of some
people becomes harsh either because of ill-placement of Jupiter or
by lower dignity or bal of Lord Jupiter or by both. In this state the
impacts of lord Brihaspati would be negative or malefic to make
their life worst on account of the wrath of Lord Jupiter upon them.
Here mortals need to pacify his wrath to acquire his blessings for
their betterment of lives by doing the the astrological remedies for
lord Jupiter. Here , we would describe all the possible remedies for
lord Jupiter. All of them are beneficial for reducing the ill-impacts of
Lord Jupiter. Any one of them or the combinations of two or three of
them would be sufficient to reduce the wrath of Lord Jupiter (when
malefic in the chart).

Gemstone / Mani for Jupiter or

Brihaspati
For acquiring the blessings of Lord Brihaspati besides vanishing the
malefic effects of Jupiter, Gemstone yellow sapphire is believed to be
best effective gem which is dominated by the Jupiter.
This yellow sapphire gemstone / mani for Jupiter should be of least
3.5 to 4 carat weight approximately besides depending upon the
placement of Jupiter in the horoscope chart for taking in account its
strength. the gemstone should be worn in gold ring in index finger
on Thursdays.
It should be followed by the purification or Shuddhikaran of the gem
through its sanctification in not boiled milk, honey, curd, pure ghee,
ending with some sacred water like Ganga jal besides chanting the
Brihaspati mantra during the whole procedure. The yellow sapphire
gemstone could be worn as a ring or locket. The metal prescribed
for ring is gold. This ring should be worn in the index finger of right

hand on Thursday. The gemstone remedy is very effective for some

natives.

Fasting / Vrat for Jupiter or Brihaspati

Fasting or Vrat for the deities is one of the most believed way to
acquire their blessings and to pacify the planets ruled by them as it
is believed to fast on Thursdays for planet Jupiter or Guru for being
the day of its Lord Vishnu, Lord Brihaspati. This meant for having
food only once in the day as a simple meal which is preferred to be
of chana dal and ghee.
It also includes wearing yellow cloths and offering yellow fruits to
the Jupiter or Brihaspati along with the worshiping and watering of
banana tree.

Charity or Daana for Jupiter or Brihaspati

The donation associated with the planet Jupiter for pacifying the
malefic effects of the planet comprises donation of turmeric, gur,
gram dal, topaz, gold, brown sugar, laddoo sweets, ruby, pale yellow
cloth, copper and kesar as these are the things which relates to the
deities of the planet.
This should be accomplished on Thursdays either in the early
morning or evening. Donating to sages, saints or people associated
with religious and spiritual aspects are perceived to be more
effective.

Japa / Chanting Mantra for Jupiter or

Brihaspati
Chanting the mantras or Japa of Lord Brihaspati is one of the best
way to reminiscence the deity and to bestow him reverence with the
adoption of any of its form for one hundred eight ( 108) times to
fifty one thousand times on account of the placement of Jupiter in
the horoscope chart.

Chanting the mantras of Brihaspati or japa of Brihaspati requires a

lot of seriousness and sincerity for which it should be followed in a
properly decided form about number of times, place and time of
chanting for everyday schedule. Besides this, it requisites the
accurate pronunciation of mantras. In one sitting , the person can
do the japa of Brihaspati mantra for 108 times or multiples of 108
times.

Brihaspati Mantra
Guru beeja mantra
Om jhram jhreem jroum sah gurave namah,

Guru stotra
Devanam cha rishinam cha Gurum kaanchan
SannibhaamBuddhi bhutam Trilokesham tam namaami
Brihaspatim.

Rituals
The rituals in the enclosure of planet Jupiter comprises
worshipping Lord Shiva by daily pouring butter oil on Shiva
Linga, worshipping Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu, worshipping
banana and banyan tree.

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Career , Medical shades

of Jupiter (Brihaspati)
Professional or career Fields of
Jupiter
The divine giver of knowledge, the planet Jupiter governs pours
his wisdom over few segments of career in the lives of humans
comprising law, spiritual professions, teaching, advertising,
philosophy, politics, entrepreneurs, clothing, medical, marine
industries, art and painting, oil and chemicals, banking and
finance, psychology, administration and business.
The planet comprises its domination over those segments
where a strong hold on knowledge and intellect is required.

Medical, health shades of Jupiter,

diseases caused by ill placed
Brihaspati
The planet Jupiter rules over some of the medical aspects of
human lives and pave the path of health comprising blood
vessels, air in heart, liver, left ear, thighs, ribs, arteries, bone
marrow, pituitary gland, lungs, backbone and deposition of fats
in the body.
An ill placed Jupiter could result in some health problems
associated with digestion, gallstone, low blood, sugar, jaundice,

obesity, malnutrition and hemorrhoids while a well placed

planet could bring optimism, self believe, longevity, attainment
of strength and valor.
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Lucky and Favorites of Jupiter

or Brihaspati
Favorites of Lord Jupiter , Lucky
things for the natives having strong
influence of Jupiter
Favorite Color of Jupiter Yellow
The planet is the divine spreader of light of wisdom

Lucky Day Thursday

Jupiter has been assigned the Thursday from the week.

Gemstone for Jupiter Yellow Sapphire / Pukhraj

This gem is ruled by the planet and the deities
ruling over the planet
Favorite Deity of Jupiter Lord Brahma, Lord
Shiva, Lord Indra, Goddess Parvati

The planet Jupiter is governed by these supreme

souls
Favorite Direction of Jupiter Northeast
It governs over the northeast direction.
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Favorite Metal of Jupiter Gold

Copper appears similar to the celestial appearance of the planet.

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Expression and
Blessings of Jupiter
(Brihaspati)
Expression of Jupiter or Brihaspati
Jupiter is explicitly known as the supreme teacher in this
existence, throughout universe and has been adored as the
divine Guru of paradisiacal souls, on account of this, the
expression of wisdom and spreading knowledge around.

Planet Jupiter is the celestial expression of intellect and

understandings and is the divine pourer of intelligence upon the
land. On account of the same as it has been studied in the words
of astrology, Brihaspati governs over the path of education in
the life of mortals and so on is the expression of path of
education. Besides this, Jupiter is the divine expression of
prosperity and fortune as it dominates over the shades of
prosperity and luck in the lives upon earth.
On the other hand, Brihaspati also expresses the supreme
sacredness and presence of supreme souls and their governance
upon our lives.

Blessings of Jupiter or Brihaspati

A shinning Jupiter in the horoscope chart of an individual
brings him or her a glittering path of education and bestow the
person a deep knowledge of surroundings along with a strong
intellect.
A well placed Jupiter bestows wisdom and knowledge to the
natives and makes them grow high in the path of career and
wisdom besides leading them towards continuous success. A
strongly placed Jupiter results in the appearance of scholars
leading and dominating the path of education towards the peak
of supreme wisdom.
Besides this, a potent placement of Brihaspati brings fortune
and prosperity to the place of the native depending upon the

structure of horoscope chart. It also makes the person inclined

towards spiritual believes and deeds and could lead towards
celibacy.