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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

Enemy Planets: Mercury, Venus

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.