Guru / Brihaspati
Jupiter
Guru karaka — significator of teachers, wisdom, husband (in female chart), and children
Brihaspati is the great benefic — the guru of the gods. Jupiter rules wisdom, higher learning, philosophy, religion, dharma, the role of teacher and student, the husband in a woman's chart, children (especially the eldest), wealth, and the principle of expansion. A strong Jupiter is one of the most fortunate placements in any chart — it brings ethical clarity, good fortune through teachers and mentors, healthy progeny, and accumulated wisdom that grows with age. Weak Jupiter can manifest as crisis of faith, problems with children or husband, weight gain (Jupiter rules fat tissue), liver issues, or moral compromise under pressure. Thursday is Jupiter's day — auspicious for beginning new ventures, pilgrimages, and spiritual study.
Significations
- wisdom
- teacher
- husband (in female chart)
- children
- wealth
- dharma
- religion
- expansion
Body parts ruled
- liver
- fat tissue
- thighs
- ears
Dignities & relationships
When strong
- •Ethical clarity and principled action
- •Wealth accumulated through honest means
- •Healthy and intelligent children
- •Supportive teachers, gurus, advisors
- •Long life, equanimity in old age
When weak or afflicted
- •Over-extension, optimism leading to losses
- •Problems with children or fertility
- •Liver issues, diabetes, obesity
- •Crisis of faith or values
- •Pomposity, religious fundamentalism
Day, direction, element
Day
Thursday
Direction
Northeast
Element
Ether
Colour
Yellow
Gemstone
Yellow sapphire
Mantra
Om Graam Greem Graum Sah Gurave Namaha
Remedial measures
Traditional Vedic remedies for strengthening this planet's positive qualities. Gemstones in particular should only be worn after consultation with a qualified Vedic astrologer who has examined your chart.
- •Vishnu Sahasranama on Thursdays
- •Donating yellow lentils (chana dal), turmeric, or to a temple
- •Respecting and serving teachers and elders
- •Daily study of dharmic texts
- •Yellow sapphire in gold (after astrological consultation)
These notes synthesise classical Jyotish (Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra, Saravali, Phaladeepika) and modern practitioner consensus. For personalised reading, compute your chart and read the planet in the context of its sign and house.