Jupiter (Brihaspati) in Vedic Astrology

WISDOM, DHARMA & EXPANSION

Brihaspati is Guru — the celestial teacher and the greatest benefic among the grahas, signifying wisdom, dharma, higher knowledge, children, and prosperity. A strong Jupiter bestows wisdom, optimism, and good fortune.

Sanskrit Name

Brihaspati

Type

Greatest Benefic

Gender

Male

Guna

Sattvic

Element

Ether

Direction

North-East

Metal

Gold

Day

Thursday

Astrological Attributes

Own Sign(s): Sagittarius, Pisces
Exaltation: Cancer (5°)
Debilitation: Capricorn (5°)
Moolatrikona: Sagittarius (0°–10°)
Friendly Signs: Sun, Moon, Mars
Neutral Signs: Saturn
Enemy Signs: Mercury, Venus
Karaka (Signifies): Wisdom, dharma, children, wealth, teachers
Gemstone: Yellow Sapphire (Pukhraj)
Mantra: Om Brihaspataye Namah

Key Significations

Wisdom & higher knowledge
Dharma & ethics
Children
Wealth & prosperity
Teachers & mentors
Spirituality & optimism

Effects

Strong: Bestows wisdom, prosperity, good fortune, respected teachers, blessed children, and a generous, optimistic nature.

Weak: May cause lack of direction, difficulty finding mentors, delays in wealth or children, and wavering faith.

Afflicted: Can bring overindulgence, false beliefs, financial or educational setbacks, and issues concerning children.

Placement Results (By House)

1st House: Wise, dignified personality, optimistic outlook, respected by others.

2nd House: Wealth and family prosperity, wise and pleasant speech, good values.

3rd House: Courageous yet principled, good relationship with siblings, effort guided by wisdom.

4th House: Happy home life, educated and wise mother, property and domestic comfort.

5th House: Intelligent, blessed children, aptitude for mantra/spiritual knowledge.

6th House: Overcomes enemies and obstacles through wisdom, service with ethical grounding.

7th House: Supportive, wise spouse, favorable and principled partnerships.

8th House: Interest in esoteric knowledge, longevity generally supported, transformative wisdom.

9th House: Excellent placement — high fortune, dharma, and blessings; classically very auspicious.

10th House: Success and righteous action in career, respected public standing.

11th House: Strong gains and fulfillment of desires, wise and influential friends.

12th House: Spiritual inclination, charitable nature, tendency toward moksha (liberation).

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