Jupiter
Guru
Wisdom, expansion, and fortune. Governs teachers, children, and spiritual growth.
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
Governs
Ruling Nakshatras
Remedies & Practices
Chant Guru mantras on Thursdays
Wear yellow sapphire
Donate yellow items
Respect teachers and elders
Study sacred texts
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