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.
Note:- About moon of Jupiter, they are numerous. The planet
have 39 moons and the nearest is Metis, 24 miles in diameter and
orbits Jupiter from about 77,400 miles away.
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