The Symbol of Wisdom, the God of righteousness and of Justice is none other than ‘Planet Jupiter’ or Brihaspati Grah. Various mythology and religious beliefs are allied with planet Jupiter. This planet is believed to be the “Lord of Prayers and Devotion” and “Mentor of Gods or Deities”. Venus is enemy to this Planet and they are calm with each other only in heavens. It is one among the seven classical planets that can even be seen with our naked eyes. Planet Jupiter is main ruling planet for the children, which is seen as a factor or ‘Karak’ whenever considering about children.
Jupiter rules over law. Jupiter is fiery, decent, profitable, masculine, cheerful, optimistic, liberal, positive, and venerable planet. It governs Sagittarius (9th sign of the Zodiac) and Pisces (12th sign of Zodiac). So, people, with Jupiter as ruling planet born either in Thursday or in Zodiac signs Sagittarius and Pisces, obtain revered qualities. They will be honest, true person, sincere, dutiful, and law-abiding individuals.
Visibility of Jupiter -In Universe
In the Universe, Jupiter is the fifth planet and 500 million miles from the Sun, and the largest planet in the solar system with a diameter of 142,984 km at its equator. Jupiter is so massive planet covered with clouds of different gases and liquid matters are inside it. If the Earth has only one Moon, Jupiter has eleven Moons. It apparently appears bright in sky and anyone can easily notice its visibility in night-time. It is round in shape and flattened at the poles. It rotates very fast and on its axis just like earth, and it completes one rotation in approximately 10 minutes. It is one among the seven classical planets that can be easily seen with our naked eyes.
Mythology of Planet Jupiter
Jupiter represents ‘Dhakshinamurthi God’ to dispel darkness and ignorance, and to endow wisdom. It is said to be the ‘Devta Guru’ or ‘Mentor of Deities’ comprising nature of a teacher. Dakshinamurthi God resembles the Hindu God Shiva and is worshiped as the God of wisdom, meditation, and purity. “Dakshinamurthi” is Sanskrit word comes from combined words “Dakshina (South)” and Murthi (Stone image), which means “one who is facing south’. This Lord is very popular in South India, especially in Tamil Nadu states. Some believers also regard it as “Narayan”. In ancient Greek mythology, planet Jupiter is “ZEUS”- the father of the Gods; Egyptians regards it as “Ammon”, and Babylonians and Chaldeans call it “Merodach”. Jupiter is considered to be the Lord of Righteousness and Justice. It is also the symbol of wisdom.
Astrological conviction about Planet Jupiter
In Vedic or Indian Astrologist, Planet Jupiter is the rulling planet of zodiac signs Sagittarius and Pisces. In India, we call this planet also “Brihsapati” and Guru” Grah. It gives both good and ill effect after conjoining with other planets. Vedic astrologists believed that Jupiter is leader or mentor of Gods who always helped them to direct right directions and helped them against devils or demons. In language Hindi also, the word “Guru” means “teacher” and “Brihaspati” means “Lord of Prayer and Devotion”. Jupiter governs power as well. Rig Veda (Indian ancient scripture) and Hemantha Ruthu (December and January) are under the rule of this planet. Jupiter is also regarded to be the ‘Chief Governor for money’. If the planet Jupiter is strong and well posited in one’s horoscope or native’s chart, the person will get supportive help till the last moment of trouble and will overcome life threatening problems without much difficulty. People, with Jupiter as ruling planet born either in Thursday or in Zodiac signs Sagittarius and Pisces, possess some fine qualities. They will be honest, true person, sincere, dutiful, and law-abiding, logical and broad-minded individuals.
Good and evil effects of Planet Jupiter
If Jupiter is well-posited in one’s chart, and it is beneficial in nature, the person will definitely get merciful benedictions of this planet. The person will get respect in a good reputation in society for sure. Pease, prosperity, progress, fine health, and abundant wealth are bestowed by beneficial Jupiter.
But, if Jupiter is afflicted or week in one’s chart, or owns unfavorable houses and occupies evil signs and stars, the native will be an extremist, liberal, lavish, careless, and extravagant.
Influence of Planet Jupiter in one’s life after conjoined with other planets
Jupiter and Sun, in a good aspect, offer the native to recover soon from any critical disease. The native will earn a fine friendship list from his genuine and soft behavior, and he will be a broad-minded person.
Moon and Jupiter, in a good aspect, make the native noble and optimistic, and help him to owe general success in life.
Mercury, forming favorable aspect with Jupiter in one’s chart offers him a strong – heart. Even, at desperate serious condition, the person will not loose his heart and continue his faith because of favorable aspects between Mercury and Jupiter.
Although the planet Venus is considered to be the enemy of the planet Jupiter, a good affiliation of both of them in native’s chart indicates a grand success in life. He will endow abundant money, and enjoy all fruits of life, will get a good life partner. He will owe an admirable image in society.
But, if the Planet Jupiter and planet Venus have formed an evil aspect, the native will get troubles, and will see many delays in life, especially at the time for taking pensions.
Moreover, there are other planets that forms good and evil aspects with planet Jupiter and influence the native’s life.
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Basic Astronomical facts about Jupiter
Jupiter is the largest planet in our Solar System. It has a diameter of about 142,800 kilometers. Its closest distance from the Earth is about 588 million kilometers. From Sun its average distance is 778 million kilometers. Jupiter takes 11.86 years to make one orbit around the Sun and it takes 9 hours and 55 minutes to complete one rotation on its axis. Its average surface temperature is about -148°C. Its average geocentric motion per day is 00°04’59”. Jupiter have 63 natural satellite of its own out of those Io, Europa, Ganymede and Callisto are well known. Jupiter retrogrades for about 110 days per year.
The Jupiter in Hindu Mythology
Jupiter or Brihaspati was one of the eight sons of Angiras, (son of Brahma) and Shraddha. After receiving initial knowledge from his father, Jupiter left his home in quest for spiritual knowledge and meditated for thousands of years, his penances earned him a place as guru or teacher to the demigods. His work was to guide then and advancing their cause by thwarting the designs of the Asuras.
Once Bhrigu or Venus, the guru of the devils went to the Himalaya to worship Lord Shiva for obtaining means to conquer and destroy the demigods. Meanwhile sensing an opportunity, Indra, the king of demigods sent his daughter Jayanti to Venus to obtain whatever he receives from Lord Shiva by deceit. She stayed with Venus for many years as his disciple until he obtained the boon from Shiva. Then, when he was about to return to the devils, Jayanti requested him to accepted her as wife. He agreed to be her husband but for only ten years and during this period they would be alone.
When Jupiter came to know about this he made a plan and disguised himself as Venus he went to live with the Asuras and during these ten years he succeeded in removing hatred and factionalism from them. When Venus returned home the Asuras got confused seeing two identical gurus and they declared that their real teacher was the one who had been teaching them for the past years. The real Venus, got angry and left cursing them that they would soon be destroyed. Shortly thereafter Jupiter resumed his real form and returned to heaven. The Asuras, were now left without a guru and guide approached the real Venus and begged his pardon. He relented and again became their guru, but his curse had its effect, and for many ages the Asuras were too weak to threaten the gods.
Gender of Jupiter: Masculine.
Jupiter is the karaka or significator of: Knowledge and Fortune.
Jupiter as relationship signifies: Children.
Planetary cabinet status of Jupiter: Minister or Royal Advisor.
Temperament of Jupiter: Mild, Benign and Soft Hearted.
Element governed by Jupiter: Aakaash or Ether Element.
Primary quality or guna of Jupiter: Sattva Guna or Serenity.
Caste of the Jupiter: Brahmin or Priest.
Nature of Jupiter: Benefic.
Directional strength of Jupiter: In the First House.
Directional weakness of Jupiter: In the Seventh House.
Jupiter rules the zodiacal Sign: Sagittarius and Pisces.
Jupiter rules the zodiacal House: Natural astrological Ninth and Twelfth House.
Sign of exaltation of Jupiter: Cancer.
Sign of debilitation of Jupiter: Capricorn.
Determent or weak sign of Jupiter: Gemini.
Jupiter’s friends are: Sun, Moon and Mars.
Jupiter’s enemies are: Mercury and Venus.
Jupiter is neutral with: Saturn.
Jupiter’s Vimshottari Dasha period: Sixteen Years.
Body part governed by Jupiter: The Abdomen.
Day of the week governed by Jupiter: Thursday.
Direction ruled by Jupiter: Northeast.
Season governed by Jupiter: Hemant or Pre-Winter Season.
Metals governed by Jupiter: Gold.
Gemstone governed by Jupiter: Yellow Sapphire.
Substitute gemstones governed by Jupiter: Topaz and Citrine.
Colors ruled by Jupiter: Yellow.
Food and flavors governed by Jupiter: Things of Sweet taste.
Geometrical shape governed by Jupiter: An Ellipse.
Numbers as per Numerology governed by Jupiter: 3, 12, 21, 30 and all those that adds up to three, are governed by it.
Positive key words for Jupiter: Expansion, Opportunity, Understanding, Optimism, & Enthusiasm.
Negative key words for Jupiter: Extravagance, Bigotry, Indulgence, Fanaticism, & Smugness.
Body parts, function and diseases governed by Jupiter
Jupiter rules growth and expansion and in medical terms Jupiterian expansion means overeating and lack of control. Jupiter also indicate swelling, abnormal expansion or too much of something. This inculdes all types of tumer. Jupiter has dominion over the liver and all diseases related with it including cirrhosis and hepatitis. Jupiter also rules the fats of the body, their process of breaking down through enzyme reaction and their proper utilization. It rules the hip and thigh region, gout and rheumatism, sugar problems. Jupiter rules Vitamins B-6, biotin, cholin, inositol, pangamic acid, chromium, manganese and zinc.
Professions governed by the Jupiter
Any profession or employment that requires or is related to Spirituality, Religion, Wealth, Law, Voyages or Long Journeys. Vocations: Lawyers, Clergymen, Judges, Wholesale Grocers, Aldermen, Appraisers, Bond Salesmen, Cashiers, Capitalists, Financiers, Jockeys, Horse Trainers, Racing Stable Owners and Workers, Sporting Goods Manufacturers and Dealers, Shoe Manufacturers and Dealers, Shoe Workers. law, finances, budgeting. Money lending, helping moneylenders. Functioning as priest or worshipper in temples, Bishop, Nun or Padre in Christianity. Giving discourses on religion, faith and spiritualism. Holy places and places of pilgrimages, including outside temples, mosques, churches. Functioning as representative or member of any judicial or semi-judicial tribunal or any other similar forum. Agents and brokers in the field of law, judiciary, religion.
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