Brihaspati - Planet Jupiter spends 361 days in each sign of the zodiac
According to the Taittiriya Upanishad, Jupiter is the intellect and speech of the Virat Purusha, the Cosmic Body. Jupiter is also said to be the dwarf incarnation of Vishnu. In Vishnu Purana, Jupiter is said to be Brahma. Jupiter is also sometimes identified with Ganapati (Ganesh) and sometimes with Angiras (the priest of the gods and lord of sacrifice).
Story also prevails that the wife of Angiras gave birth to Brahaspati, the presiding deity of mental powers and the teacher of gods. Jupiter is the teacher of the science of light i.e. vedic astrology and astronomy. He rules the Sun and the Moon and also controls the movement of the planets.
Alternative Name |
Guru or Brihaspati |
Planetary Ruler |
Sagittarius and Pisces |
Sidereal Ruler |
Capricorn and Libra |
Represented by |
Ruler of gods, and their guardian and protector (Roman Mythology) |
Associated Day |
Thursday |
In Chinese Astrology |
Ruled by the element wood, which is warm, generous and co-operative. |
In Indian Astrology |
Represents great teacher |
Related Gemstones |
Yellow Sapphire |
Related Metal |
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In numerology |
Rules number 3 |
Jupiter is important to female because it determines the marriage and relationship with husband. It influences people with high ambitions, calm persons, priests, religious teachers, politicians, foreigners, ministers, and persons in the legal profession.
He is described of yellow or golden colour and holding a stick, a lotus and his beads. He presides over 'Guru-war' or Thursday.
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