In Vedic astrology, Jupiter (Guru) governs wisdom, knowledge, wealth, children, dharma, gurus, fortune and expansion. Where it sits in your birth chart colours an entire area of life. Choose a house below to read how Jupiter behaves there — its strengths, its challenges, and the traditional remedies.
Exalted in: Cancer
Debilitated in: Capricorn
Own sign: Sagittarius & Pisces
Day: Thursday
Gem: Yellow Sapphire (Pukhraj)
Mantra: Om Gurave Namah
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Jupiter in the 1st House
Self & Personality
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Jupiter in the 2nd House
Wealth & Family
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Jupiter in the 3rd House
Courage & Siblings
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Jupiter in the 4th House
Home & Mother
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Jupiter in the 5th House
Children & Intellect
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Jupiter in the 6th House
Health & Obstacles
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Jupiter in the 7th House
Marriage & Partnership
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Jupiter in the 8th House
Transformation & Longevity
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Jupiter in the 9th House
Fortune & Dharma
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Jupiter in the 10th House
Career & Status
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Jupiter in the 11th House
Gains & Networks
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Jupiter in the 12th House
Loss & Liberation
Remedies for Jupiter
- Chant "Om Gurave Namah" or "Om Brim Brihaspataye Namah" on Thursdays.
- Donate yellow items — turmeric, gram dal, yellow cloth — and respect teachers.
- Offer water with turmeric to a peepal tree; serve gurus and Brahmins.