16 Years Period

Jupiter Mahadasha

Guru (गुरु/बृहस्पति) Dasha

Greatest benefic, brings wisdom, wealth, and expansion

Duration: 16 Years Day: Thursday Deity: Lord Vishnu

Duration

16 Years

Gemstone

Yellow Sapphire

Ruling Day

Thursday

Deity

Vishnu

What Jupiter Signifies in Vedic Astrology

Jupiter (Guru) represents the following aspects of life. During Jupiter Mahadasha, these areas become prominent and require attention.

Wisdom
Children
Wealth
Teacher
Religion
Law
Higher education
Fortune
Expansion

Nakshatras Ruled by Jupiter

Punarvasu, Vishakha, Purva Bhadrapada - People born in these nakshatras start their Vimshottari Dasha cycle with Jupiter Mahadasha.

Positive Effects

  • Overall fortune and prosperity
  • Higher education and wisdom
  • Marriage and children
  • Spiritual growth and religious activities
  • Legal victories
  • Respect from society
  • Financial gains and investments

Challenging Effects

  • Over-expansion leading to losses
  • Weight gain and liver problems
  • Overconfidence and complacency
  • Excessive optimism leading to poor decisions
  • Legal troubles due to negligence
  • Problems with teachers or mentors

Career During Jupiter Mahadasha

Jupiter Mahadasha is generally the most favorable period for career growth. Excellent for education, legal professions, teaching, and finance. May bring promotions, business expansion, and financial prosperity.

Favorable Career Fields

Teaching Law Finance Religion Counseling Banking Judiciary

Health During Jupiter Mahadasha

Body Parts Governed by Jupiter

Liver Fat Thighs Ears Pituitary gland

Health Concerns to Watch

  • Liver problems
  • Obesity
  • Diabetes
  • Cholesterol
  • Hip and thigh issues

Health Advice

Maintain healthy diet and weight. Limit sugar and fatty foods. Regular exercise and outdoor activities. Liver health check-ups recommended.

Relationships During Jupiter Mahadasha

Jupiter Mahadasha is highly favorable for marriage and children. Brings wise and beneficial relationships. Excellent for fertility and family expansion. Teacher-student relationships flourish.

Relationship Tips

  • Seek wise counsel for relationships
  • Good time for marriage
  • Focus on family planning
  • Maintain ethical conduct

Remedies for Jupiter Mahadasha

Recommended Remedies

  1. 1 Wear Yellow Sapphire (Pukhraj) after consultation
  2. 2 Worship Lord Vishnu or Lord Dakshinamurthy
  3. 3 Donate yellow items on Thursdays - turmeric, yellow clothes, gold
  4. 4 Chant Guru mantra or Vishnu Sahasranama
  5. 5 Fast on Thursdays (Guruvar Vrat)
  6. 6 Respect teachers and elders
  7. 7 Feed Brahmins and priests

Jupiter Mantra

"Om Graam Greem Graum Sah Gurave Namah"

Chant 108 times daily, preferably on Thursdays

Gemstone

Yellow Sapphire (Pukhraj) - Wear on Thursday after proper energization. Learn more

Favorable Placements

  • Jupiter in Cancer (exalted)
  • Jupiter in 1st, 4th, 5th, 7th, 9th, 10th, 11th house
  • Jupiter with Moon (Gajakesari Yoga)
  • Jupiter in own signs Sagittarius/Pisces

Challenging Placements

  • Jupiter in Capricorn (debilitated)
  • Jupiter combust (too close to Sun)
  • Jupiter in 6th, 8th, 12th house
  • Afflicted by Rahu/Ketu

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