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Significance of Jupiter in Vedic Astrology

Jupiter is the fifth planet in the solar system. The stripes and swirl that Jupiter displays are really iconic & beautiful. These stripes and swirls are nothing but the clouds made up of water and ammonia. The atmosphere of Jupiter is just like that of Saturn i.e. comprising of hydrogen and helium.

One of the most well-known features of Jupiter is the giant red spot which is a huge storm, in fact, bigger than the size of the earth that has been going on for centuries.

The size of Jupiter is so huge that 1300 Earths can immerse in it. Jupiter has 79 known moons. Jupiter takes 11.86 Earth years to complete one revolution around the sun.

Some Astrological Facts about Jupiter

Jupiter in Vedic Astrology

Jupiter, also known as Guru, is indeed deemed a teacher in Indian Vedic astrology. Jupiter is considered the Guru of all the gods and planets in astrology. It is also considered as the most sacred and holy amongst all the planets. Jupiter or Guru is the representative of saints, spiritual gurus as well as spiritually inclined people.

Apart from this, Jupiter also represents teachers, astrologers, philosophers, individuals working in financial institutions, writers, artists, etc.

Jupiter is considered a male planet in Vedic Astrology. Jupiter gets exalted when it is situated in Cancer which is also known as Guru of the High. It is also powerful when it is in the zodiac sign of Sagittarius & Pisces.

These placements of Jupiter make the planet strong and as a result, the effects on the native’s health & education are strong and positive. A native with a strong influence of Jupiter is caring, intelligent as well as can be religiously and spiritually inclined. Such natives also tend to be creative and humanitarian.

Natives with a strong influence of Jupiter have a strong financial position and generally do not face any serious financial crisis throughout their lifetime. Such natives are generally humorous in nature and their outlook is positive in most areas of life. These natives also do not get distracted easily when faced with hurdles.

They also tend to keep an upbeat attitude when faced with hurdles and hence easily squeeze through the obstacles. Such natives are optimistic and hence enjoy every moment of their life to the fullest. Such natives have cordial relations with the people around them and they help their loved ones in every possible way in times of need.

They are also bound by a special aura that others find attractive and are often interested in fostering friendships with them. These people tend to be focused and disciplined and hence get desired results.

The planet Jupiter becomes powerless or debilitated with it is placed in the zodiac sign of Capricorn. Jupiter in Capricorn is also known as Guru of Low. Other planetary aspects can also weaken Jupiter in kundali birth chart. A weak or debilitated Jupiter can also isolate the native as well as can direct them away from religious and spiritual work. Native can also be prone to fraudulent activities. Similarly, various inauspicious planets can have a strong influence on guru in a horoscope, causing different problems for the native as well. Jupiter also gives negative results in the 6th, 8th and 12th house.

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Jupiter Personality Traits

Jupiter enhances the native with the following traits. However, they are subject to other planetary aspects in the kundali birth chart.