Jupiter in Vedic Astrology
Planet: Jupiter
Sanskrit Name: Guru (Brihaspati)
Ruling Signs: Sagittarius, Pisces
Ruled Nakshatras: Punarvasu, Vishakha, Purva Bhadrapada
Represents: Wisdom, knowledge, guru, expansion, dharma, spirituality, teaching, blessings, wealth, children, guidance
Friendly Planets: Sun, Moon, Mars
Neutral Planet: Saturn
Exaltation Sign: Cancer
Debilitation Sign: Capricorn
Moolatrikona Sign: Sagittarius
Nature: Wise, expansive, benevolent, sattvic, spiritual
According to classical Vedic astrology and the BPHS tradition, Jupiter signifies wisdom, knowledge, dharma, teaching, expansion, and blessings. It is known as the Guru, representing guidance, higher learning, spirituality, wealth, and children. A strong Jupiter can give wisdom, optimism, prosperity, ethical conduct, and spiritual growth, while an afflicted Jupiter may create poor judgment, overconfidence, lack of direction, or moral confusion. Jupiter is essential for understanding growth, faith, knowledge, and life direction in a birth chart.