Jupiter

Guru

Wisdom, expansion, and fortune. Governs teachers, children, and spiritual growth.

Deity
Brihaspati (Teacher of Gods)
Day
Thursday
Gemstone
Yellow Sapphire
Element
Ether
Zodiac Lord
Sagittarius, Pisces
Nakshatras
3

Overview

Guru, Jupiter, is the great teacher and benefic planet. Jupiter represents wisdom, knowledge, and spiritual growth. It governs higher learning, philosophy, and our capacity for expansion. Jupiter takes approximately one year to transit through each zodiac sign.

Jupiter is depicted as a golden deity with a large belly, holding a water pot and prayer beads, riding an elephant. He is the guru of the gods and represents divine wisdom and grace.

Qualities

Wisdom
Knowledge
Expansion
Fortune
Optimism
Spirituality

Governs

Teachers
Children
Wealth
Religion
Philosophy
Higher education

Remedies & Practices

Chant Guru mantras on Thursdays

Wear yellow sapphire

Donate yellow items

Respect teachers and elders

Study sacred texts

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