Wisdom and dharma
Knowledge, ethics, faith, philosophy, scripture and the inner teacher.
Navagraha · Guru
Jupiter in Vedic Astrology
Wisdom, teachers, children, fortune and dharma.
Guru, the teacher of the gods, is the greatest natural benefic. Jupiter brings wisdom, faith, growth, wealth and children, and wherever it aspects it protects. Its yearly change of sign is one of the most watched transits in India, and its period is often remembered as a time of expansion.
Guru · Jupiter
- Rules
- Sagittarius, Pisces
- Exalted
- Cancer
- Dasha
- 16 yrs
- Day
- Thursday
- Gem
- Yellow sapphire
- Nature
- Benefic
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Find your Jupiter sign
Your Jupiter sign is the sidereal sign Jupiter occupied at birth. Jupiter spends about a year in each sign, so many people born in the same year share it.
What you'll see
- Your sidereal Jupiter sign and exact degree (Lahiri)
- Its nakshatra and pada, and the house it occupies
- Dignity: exalted, own sign, debilitated, combust or retrograde
- When your Jupiter Mahadasha and Antardasha run
- A reading for your exact sign and house
Where is Jupiter now?
Sidereal (Lahiri), IST · updated 18 Oct 2026, 2:15 am
Now in
♋ Cancer (Karka)
28.16° · Ashlesha pada 4 · Exalted
Entered Cancer
2 Jun 2026, 1:50 am
Next: Leo
31 Oct 2026, 12:02 pm
Next station: turns retrograde on 13 Dec 2026, 6:00 am in Leo.
Understand Guru
What does Jupiter represent?
Fortune and growth
Wealth, prosperity, expansion, optimism and the grace that opens doors.
Children and teachers
Children, gurus, mentors, priests and, in a woman's chart, the husband.
| Personality | Wisdom, optimism, generosity, ethics, faith, good judgement |
|---|---|
| People | Teachers and gurus, children, the husband (in a woman's chart), priests, advisors, elders |
| Body | Liver, fat, thighs, pancreas and blood sugar, ears |
| Work | Teaching, law, finance and banking, religion, counselling, consulting, publishing |
At a glance
Jupiter (Guru) facts
| Sanskrit names | Guru, Brihaspati, Devaguru |
|---|---|
| Rules | Sagittarius (Dhanu), Pisces (Meena) |
| Exaltation | Cancer (Karka), deepest at 5° |
| Debilitation | Capricorn (Makara), deepest at 5° |
| Moolatrikona | Sagittarius 0°–10° |
| Friends | Sun, Moon, Mars |
| Neutral | Saturn |
| Enemies | Mercury, Venus |
| Aspects | 5th, 7th, 9th houses from itself |
| Directional strength (Dig Bala) | 1st house |
| Nakshatras ruled | Punarvasu, Vishakha, Purva Bhadrapada |
| Vimshottari Mahadasha | 16 years |
| Nature | Greatest natural benefic (saumya); sattvic |
| Gender | Masculine |
| Element | Ether (Akasha) |
| Day | Thursday (Guruvar) |
| Colour | Yellow, gold |
| Gemstone | Yellow sapphire (Pukhraj). Traditional association; suitability depends on the whole chart. |
| Metal | Gold |
| Direction | North-east |
| Movement | About a year in each sign; retrograde for about four months every year |
Sign by sign
Jupiter in the 12 signs
Sidereal signs. A full reading also weighs the house, aspects, conjunctions and the dasha.
Jupiter in Aries (Mesha)Friendly sign
Energetic, enterprising wisdom; a teacher who leads by example. Can be overconfident.
Jupiter in Taurus (Vrishabha)Enemy sign
Prosperous, practical and comfort-loving; good for finance and steady growth. Indulgence is the risk.
Jupiter in Gemini (Mithuna)Enemy sign
Learned and communicative; wisdom through many subjects and teaching. Depth can suffer from breadth.
Jupiter in Cancer (Karka)Exalted
Exalted. Compassionate, ethical and protective; blesses family, home and faith. A deeply generous Jupiter.
Jupiter in Leo (Simha)Friendly sign
Noble, confident and principled; a respected leader or teacher. Pride in one's wisdom is the shadow.
Jupiter in Virgo (Kanya)Enemy sign
Practical, service-minded and detail-oriented wisdom; can be over-cautious or critical.
Jupiter in Libra (Tula)Enemy sign
Fair-minded, diplomatic and refined; good for law, counselling and partnership. Seeks balance and approval.
Jupiter in Scorpio (Vrishchika)Friendly sign
Deep, research-minded and interested in hidden truths; good for occult, psychology and finance.
Jupiter in Sagittarius (Dhanu)Own sign · MT
Own sign and moolatrikona. Philosophical, principled and generous; a natural teacher and guide.
Jupiter in Capricorn (Makara)Debilitated
Debilitated. Wisdom is practical and worldly; faith may be tested or conventional. Ethics need conscious effort.
Jupiter in Aquarius (Kumbha)
Humanitarian and progressive; wisdom serves groups, science or social causes.
Jupiter in Pisces (Meena)Own sign
Own sign. Spiritual, compassionate and intuitive; drawn to devotion, healing and charity.
House by house
Jupiter in the 12 houses
Houses counted whole-sign from the Lagna. Needs a birth time.
- 1st houseDirectional strengthDirectional strength: wise, respected, optimistic and protected; good health and a dignified presence.
- 2nd houseWealth, family harmony and truthful, sweet speech; good for finance and teaching.
- 3rd houseCourageous through knowledge; supports writing and communication but effort can be gentle rather than forceful.
- 4th houseHappy home, property, vehicles, education and a devoted mother.
- 5th houseExcellent for children, intelligence, education, mantra and spiritual merit (purva punya).
- 6th houseOvercomes enemies through wisdom; good for service, healing and law. Watch weight and liver health.
- 7th houseA wise, ethical partner and harmonious marriage; good for business partnerships.
- 8th houseLong life, protection in crises, interest in occult and research; inheritance possible.
- 9th houseVery fortunate: dharma, a respected father or teacher, pilgrimage and higher learning.
- 10th houseHonourable career in teaching, law, finance, administration or advisory roles.
- 11th houseGains, fulfilled wishes and influential friends; elder siblings help.
- 12th houseCharity, spirituality, foreign lands and moksha; spends generously, sometimes too much.
Read the whole chart
When is Jupiter strong or weak?
Strong
Exalted in Cancer, in its own signs Sagittarius or Pisces, in the 1st house (directional strength) or a kendra, and aspecting the Moon or Lagna.
Weak or afflicted
Debilitated in Capricorn, combust, with Rahu (Guru Chandala yoga) or in the 6th, 8th or 12th house without support.
Planetary periods
Jupiter Mahadasha (16 years)
Growth, wisdom, family and fortune. Sixteen years that tend to expand whatever Jupiter touches in your chart.
Often brings
- Marriage, children or family celebrations
- Education, teaching or a mentor's support
- Financial growth and good judgement
- Spiritual interest and pilgrimage
Can challenge
- Over-optimism or overspending
- Weight gain or liver strain
- Complacency or preaching
- Taking on too much
Best used for
- Marriage and family plans
- Higher studies and teaching
- Long-term investments
Traditional practices
Remedies for Jupiter
Shared as cultural and devotional practice, not as a substitute for medical, financial or legal advice.
Beej mantra
Om Graam Greem Graum Sah Gurave Namah
- Respect teachers, elders and priests
- Donate yellow items, chana dal or turmeric on Thursdays
- Study scripture or keep a regular learning practice
- Feed or support children's education
Gemstones are powerful in tradition and should only be chosen after studying the whole chart, never from one placement.
Common questions
Jupiter FAQs
What is Jupiter transit (Guru gochar)?
Jupiter changes sign about once a year. Its transit through the 2nd, 5th, 7th, 9th and 11th signs from your Moon sign is traditionally favourable, and its aspect on your 7th house is a classic marriage trigger.
What is Guru Chandala yoga?
Jupiter conjoined with Rahu. Traditionally it can confuse ethics or bring unconventional teachers; a strong Jupiter or good placement softens it.
What does Jupiter signify for marriage?
In a woman's chart Jupiter signifies the husband, and in every chart its aspect on the 7th house or Venus supports a stable marriage.
Which sign does Jupiter rule?
Jupiter (Guru) rules Sagittarius (Dhanu) and Pisces (Meena).
Where is Jupiter exalted and debilitated?
Jupiter is exalted in Cancer (Karka), most deeply at 5°, and debilitated in Capricorn (Makara). Dignity is one factor; house, aspects and the dasha also shape results.
How long is Jupiter Mahadasha?
16 years in the Vimshottari system. Each of its nine Antardashas lasts in proportion to its lord's own Mahadasha years.
Which nakshatras does Jupiter rule?
Punarvasu, Vishakha, Purva Bhadrapada. People born with the Moon in these nakshatras begin life in Jupiter Mahadasha.
Where is Jupiter now?
On 18 Oct 2026 Jupiter is in sidereal Cancer at 28.2°, in Ashlesha nakshatra. It moves into Leo on 31 Oct 2026.
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