Guru (Jupiter)
గురువు
Current Transit
Mithuna
Punarvasu · 81.86°
Guru (Jupiter) is the most auspicious planet in Vedic astrology — the karaka of wisdom, dharma, children, wealth, and higher knowledge. A strong Guru in the chart is one of the greatest blessings, bestowing good fortune, spiritual depth, and prosperity.
Planetary Associations
Day
Thursday
Dasha
16 years
Exalted
Karka (Cancer)
Debilated
Makara (Capricorn)
Metal
Gold
Gemstone
Yellow Sapphire (Pukhraj)
Deity
Brahma / Brihaspati
Direction
North-East
Element
Ether (Akasha)
Color
Yellow, Golden
Body Part
Liver, Hips, Thighs, Fat Tissue
Beej Mantra
Om Graam Greem Graum Sah Guruve Namah
Guru in Vedic Mythology
Guru, also known as Brihaspati, is the preceptor (guru) of the devas — the divine teacher who guides the gods with wisdom and counsel. He is the son of the sage Angirasa and is worshipped as the embodiment of divine knowledge, speech, and spiritual law (dharma). Brihaspati is depicted as golden-yellow in colour, riding an elephant, and carrying a book (representing all knowledge) and a water pot (representing life). His rivalry with Shukra (Venus), the guru of the asuras, is a central theme in Vedic cosmology.
Guru Keywords
Rashis Ruled by Guru
Guru — Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Guru considered the most auspicious planet?
Guru (Jupiter) is called the Deva Guru — teacher of the gods. It represents divine grace, higher wisdom, dharma, and expansion. Wherever Guru aspects in a chart, it blesses those houses with protection and growth. A strong Jupiter can neutralise many negative planetary combinations.
What is Guru Transit (Jupiter Transit)?
Guru transits each rashi for approximately one year, making it one of the slower-moving planets. Its transit through the 2nd, 5th, 9th, and 11th houses from the janma rashi is considered extremely auspicious. Transit through the 4th, 8th, and 12th (Ashtama Guru) can bring challenges.
How long is the Guru Mahadasha?
The Guru Mahadasha lasts 16 years. For those with Jupiter well-placed in the birth chart, this is typically a highly prosperous, dharmic, and expansive period — favourable for marriage, children, education, and spiritual growth.
What are the remedies for a weak Guru?
Guru remedies include wearing a Yellow Sapphire set in gold (after proper consultation), worshipping Lord Vishnu or Brihaspati on Thursdays, offering yellow flowers and turmeric to the deity, donating yellow items (yellow cloth, chickpea dal) on Thursdays, and regularly studying scriptures.