Jupiter (Guru (Brihaspati)) in Indian astrology

Sanskrit

Guru (Brihaspati) (गुरु)

Weekday

Thursday

Nature

the greatest natural benefic

Rules

Sagittarius, Pisces

Exalted

Cancer (5°)

Debilitated

Capricorn (5°)

Dasha length

16 years of the 120-year Vimshottari cycle

Signifies

wisdom, teachers, children, wealth of knowledge, faith and good counsel

Rules the stars

Punarvasu, Vishakha, Purva Bhadrapada

It takes about a year to cross a sign, and its slow transits mark the broad seasons of life in many traditions. It is associated with expansion, generosity and a sense of meaning. Jupiter's aspects are considered protective for the houses they fall on.

In the dasha cycle

In the Vimshottari order, Jupiter is followed by Saturn. The period of Jupiter lasts 16 years when it runs in full. Read more about the system on the dasha page.