Jupiter- A Study in Light of Vedic astrology

Jupiter - A Background

Jupiter is a massive planet and spends around a year in each sign. It takes 12 years to complete the transit through all the 12 signs. He retrogrades once a year for 120 days and stays stationary for some 10 days. Jupiter’s transit reveals the performance of the year. He gives success. It is believed that Jupiter can counter the ill effects of other planets easily.

Jupiter- An Introduction

Jupiter in astrology is described by the terms of  “Guru” and “Brahaspathi”. The large size of the planet signifies the benefic nature inherent in it. Jupiter governs joy, wisdom, prosperity, wealth, optimism, success, fortune, fame and well being. It also represents progeny, elder brother and godliness.

Mythologically, Jupiter is considered the guru of Devas. Astrologically, it is ‘Gnana’ and Buddhi’ (wisdom and intellect). Jupiter is also depicted as the profound teacher and adviser as well as Purohita.

Favourable condition of Jupiter

Planetery Lord of Jupiter is Saggitarius which is its day sign and Pisces is its night sign. He is masculine, disciplined and priestly. Jupiter when is favourable rules our growth on many spheres like physical, intellectual, spiritual, cultural and material assets. Natives with strong Jupiter would be helpful to others, contented, optimistic and will have a decent behaviour. Common sense, justice and self confidence would be evident in them. They would have interest in learning, religious thoughts, philosophical thinking and leadership qualities.

Medical treatments are known to be more effective during favourable transit of Jupiter. Prosperity, mental happiness due to children and all kinds of success will be enjoyed by the natives.

Unfavourable condition of Jupiter

The native would be of undesirable behaviour and character when Jupiter is unfavourable due to lordship or placement. He will waste his wealth. Carelessness, over confidence, borrowing, quarrels, false prestige, gambling debts, loss, difficulty to repay loans, over eating are all experienced when Jupiter is unfavourable.

Jupiter- Effect on Job

Rulers of the community, high officials, bishops, kings, generals, presidents, business moghuls, heads of organizations, teachers, preachers and purohits are mostly natives of Jupiter.

Diseases related with Jupiter

Swelling, diabetes, jaundice, hernia, brain trouble and blood related diseases are ailments related to Jupiter.

Parts of the body related with Jupiter

Liver, blood circulation, body fat and thighs are related to Jupiter.

Jupiter - Color,day and direction

The related color is yellow. Thursday is its day and northeast is his direction. Jupiter rules number 3 in Indian numerology. Jupiter rules over Rigveda. Among the tastes, Jupiter rules sweetness.

Vedic Mantras

Beej Mantra for Jupiter

“ Om gram, greem, graum saha gurave namaha’

Chant this Mantra 108 times on Thursdays preferably in the mornings.

Veda Vyasa Manthra

“ devaanam cha risheenam cha gurum kanchana sannibham, buddhi bootham trilokesam tham namami brahaspathim”

Recite this Mantra at least 12 times on Thursdays.

Gayathri manthra

“Om suraachaarya vidmahe surashreshtaaya dheemahi , tanno guru prachodayat “

Recite this manthra 108 times on Thursdays.

Remedy

Donate saffron or turmeric on Thursdays. Wear yellow colour dress and pray to lord Dakshina murthy offering Kalachana Mala .

To get desired effects you should have faith and devotion while chanting Mantras.

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Jupiter in Vedic Astrology (Guru Jyotisha)