Role of Jupiter in Vedic Astrology

Jupiter is the fifth planet in the solar system. The stripes and swirl that Jupiter displays is really iconic & beautiful. These stripes and swirls are nothing but the clouds made up of water and ammonia. The atmosphere of Jupiter is just like that of Saturn i.e. comprising of hydrogen and helium. One of the most well known features of Jupiter is the giant red spot which is a huge storm, in fact, bigger than the size of earth that has been going on for centuries. The size of Jupiter is so huge that 1300 earth's can immerse in it. Jupiter has 79 known moons. Jupiter takes 11.86 Earth years to complete one revolution around the sun.

Some Astrological Facts about Jupiter

• Ruling planet of: Sagittarius & Pisces
• Friends: Sun, Moon & Mars
• Enemies: Venus, Mercury
• Neutral: Saturn
• Transit Period: 1.1 year
• Metal: Gold
• Gem: Yellow Sapphire
• Day: Thursday
• Color: Yellow
• Temperament: Cold yet Benevolent
• Gender: Neutral
• Exalted in: Cancer
• Debilitated in: Capricorn
• Mahadasha Period: 16 years

Jupiter in Vedic Astrology

Jupiter, also known as Guru, is indeed deemed a teacher in Indian Vedic astrology. Jupiter is considered as the Guru of all the gods and planets in astrology. It is also considered as the most sacred and holy amongst all the planets. Jupiter or Guru is the representative of saints, spiritual gurus as well as spiritually inclined people. Apart from this, Jupiter also represents teachers, astrologers, philosophers, individuals working in financial institutions, writers, artists, etc.

Jupiter is considered a male planet in Vedic Astrology. Jupiter gets exalted when it is situated in Cancer which is also known as Guru of the High. It is also powerful when it is in the zodiac sign of Sagittarius & Pisces. These placements of Jupiter make the planet strong and as a result the effects on the native’s health & education are strong and positive. A native with strong influence of Jupiter is caring, intelligent as well as can be religiously and spiritually inclined. Such natives also tend to be creative and humanitarian.

Natives with strong influence of Jupiter have strong financial position and generally do not face any serious financial crisis throughout their lifetime. Such natives are generally humorous in nature and their outlook is positive in most areas of life. These natives also do not get distracted easily when faced with hurdles. They also tend to keep upbeat attitude when faced with hurdles and hence easily squeeze through the obstacles. Such natives are optimistic and hence enjoy every moment of their life to the fullest. Such natives have cordial relations with the people around them and they help their loved ones in every possible way in times of need. They are also bound by special aura that others find attractive and are often interested in fostering friendships with them. These people tend to be focused and disciplined and hence get desired results.

The planet Jupiter becomes powerless or debilitated with it is placed in the zodiac sign of Capricorn. Jupiter in Capricorn is also known as Guru of Low. Other planetary aspects can also weaken Jupiter in kundali birth chart. A weak or debilitated Jupiter can also isolate the native as well as can direct them away from religious and spiritual work. Native can also be prone to fraudulent activities. Similarly, various inauspicious planets can have a strong influence on guru in a horoscope, causing different problems for the native as well. Jupiter also gives negative results in the 6th, 8th and the 12th house.

Jupiter Personality Traits

Jupiter enhances the native with the following traits. However, they are subject to other planetary aspects in the kundali birth chart.

• Wise: Jupiter’s Hindi or Indian name is ‘Guru’ which means teacher. And just like any other guru or teacher, Jupiter strives to teach natives lessons that would be exceptionally useful for them through the life. Unlike Saturn, which gives results first and lessons later, Jupiter is benevolent and intends to repeatedly teach lessons hence, making the native wise and sagacious.
• Philosophical: Natives with strong influence of Jupiter tends to be philosophical and also scholarly in their orientation. They tend to be deep thinker and introspective often giving thoughtful answers. Jupiter is an embodiment of a teacher and often gives native a scholarly appearance.
• Humane: Humanitarian is an important trait that the planet Jupiter endows. The native with strong Jupiter aspects are humanitarian by nature, often stopping by to help others. They in fact never hesitate to go out of their way to help someone. This is one of the benevolent effects of Jupiter on the natives with strong and well placed Jupiter.
• Optimism: Optimism runs high in people with strong Jupiter in the kundali birth chart. These people are upbeat by nature and never wither when faced with hurdles. Their optimism takes them to heights because don’t back down from problems and hurdles. Nonetheless, they also cannot stay pessimistic for long, their inherent nature is upbeat. This trait also turns out to be contagious who choose to spend time with them.
• Enthusiastic: People with strong Jupiter have an upbeat energy to them. They are enthusiastic and vibrant to the core and cannot stand being sorrowful for long periods of time. No matter what adversities these people face, they will always bounce back.
• Generous: Generosity and humanitarianism goes hand in hand. These people are helpful and will always be supportive of their loved ones or stranger alike. They never turn away people who come to them for help and will give their best when called upon.

Jupiter in 12 Houses of the Kundali Birth Chart

• Jupiter in 1st House: When the Jupiter is placed in the 1st House of a person's horoscope, it means then such a person is self-respecting and dignified. Native with Jupiter in 1st house provides a charismatic personality, long life, knowledge and superb oratorical skills.
• Jupiter in 2nd House: When Jupiter is placed in the 2nd House of a person's horoscope, then such a person is very soft-spoken; who speaks the sweet words of jewels, business-oriented, with good financial background, full of money and wealth, virtuous, lucky, keen on investment, of happy demeanor and can also be spiritually and religiously inclined.
• Jupiter in 3rd House: When Jupiter is placed in the 3rd House of a person's horoscope then such a person usually earns from business, is travelholic, compassionate towards others, having faith in God, spends money only on useful things.
• Jupiter in 4th House: When Jupiter is placed in the 4th House of a person’s horoscope, and then such a person is wealthy. Native with 4th house Jupiter tends to always be happy, hardworking, obedient to his mother and father, is also the one who illuminates the clan, religiously and spiritually inclined. Such a person also leads a life of pleasure that makes his presence in the upper class.
• Jupiter in 5th House: When Jupiter is placed in the 5th House of a person's horoscope then such a person is knowledgeable, with a pure heart, is always happy, beautiful and dear to all. Native with 5th house Jupiter also tends to be religiously and spiritually inclined.
• Jupiter in 6th House: When Jupiter is placed in the 6th House of a person's horoscope, such a person is very sweet and soft-spoken, defeats enemies, may be interested in astrology and generous. But the native also tends to have a weak body but a very wise heart.
• Jupiter in 7th House: When Jupiter is placed in the 7th House of a person's horoscope then such a person is beautiful, patient, lucky and knows the scripture. The wife of such a person is very gentle, virtuous and religious, and has a happy and peaceful married life.
• Jupiter in 8th House: When Jupiter is placed in the 8th House of a person's horoscope then such a person is fickle minded, weak-bodied, less wealthy, might be deprived of pleasure, may suffer from latent disease. Native with 8th house Jupiter also tends to be knowledgably with good oratorical skills.
• Jupiter in 9th House: When Jupiter is located in the 9th House of a person’s horoscope then such a person is very rich, lucky, famous, full of energy, center of attraction, mighty, also spiritually and religiously inclined. Native with 9th house Jupiter may also prosper in law related field.
• Jupiter in 10th House: When Jupiter is placed in the 10th House of a person's horoscope then such a person can conquer enemies, obey the parents' command, always speak the truth, is free and high minded. Native with 10th house Jupiter also makes the individual religiously and spiritually inclined.
• Jupiter in 11th House: When Jupiter is placed in the 11th House of a person's horoscope then such a person is powerful, attractive, earns money through animal husbandry, rich. Native with 11th house Jupiter may also have a Kuldeepak Yog which is very auspicious. Such a native is also very religiously and spiritually inclined.
• Jupiter in 12ht House: When Jupiter is placed in the 12th House of a person's horoscope then such a person is a kid at heart, lazy, carefree, spend thrift, generous heart, performer, greedy. Native with 12th house Jupiter also tends to be knowledgeable.