WISDOM, DHARMA & EXPANSION
Brihaspati is Guru — the celestial teacher and the greatest benefic among the grahas, signifying wisdom, dharma, higher knowledge, children, and prosperity. A strong Jupiter bestows wisdom, optimism, and good fortune.
Sanskrit Name
Brihaspati
Type
Greatest Benefic
Gender
Male
Guna
Sattvic
Element
Ether
Direction
North-East
Metal
Gold
Day
Thursday
Astrological Attributes
- Own Sign(s)
- Sagittarius, Pisces
- Exaltation
- Cancer (5°)
- Debilitation
- Capricorn (5°)
- Moolatrikona
- Sagittarius (0°–10°)
- Friendly Signs
- Sun, Moon, Mars
- Neutral Signs
- Saturn
- Enemy Signs
- Mercury, Venus
- Karaka (Signifies)
- Wisdom, dharma, children, wealth, teachers
- Gemstone
- Yellow Sapphire (Pukhraj)
- Mantra
- Om Brihaspataye Namah
Key Significations
- Wisdom & higher knowledge
- Dharma & ethics
- Children
- Wealth & prosperity
- Teachers & mentors
- Spirituality & optimism
Effects
Strong: Bestows wisdom, prosperity, good fortune, respected teachers, blessed children, and a generous, optimistic nature.
Weak: May cause lack of direction, difficulty finding mentors, delays in wealth or children, and wavering faith.
Afflicted: Can bring overindulgence, false beliefs, financial or educational setbacks, and issues concerning children.
Placement Results (By House)
1st House: Wise, dignified personality, optimistic outlook, respected by others.
2nd House: Wealth and family prosperity, wise and pleasant speech, good values.
3rd House: Courageous yet principled, good relationship with siblings, effort guided by wisdom.
4th House: Happy home life, educated and wise mother, property and domestic comfort.
5th House: Intelligent, blessed children, aptitude for mantra/spiritual knowledge.
6th House: Overcomes enemies and obstacles through wisdom, service with ethical grounding.
7th House: Supportive, wise spouse, favorable and principled partnerships.
8th House: Interest in esoteric knowledge, longevity generally supported, transformative wisdom.
9th House: Excellent placement — high fortune, dharma, and blessings; classically very auspicious.
10th House: Success and righteous action in career, respected public standing.
11th House: Strong gains and fulfillment of desires, wise and influential friends.
12th House: Spiritual inclination, charitable nature, tendency toward moksha (liberation).
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