Jupiter

(a) The planet Jupiter, the son of Angiras, the preceptor of the Gods, is the biggest of all the planets and is situated at a distance of 483 millions of miles away from the Sun. It takes about 12 years to complete one revolution round the Sun. The Earth, during this period, makes about 360 rotations on its axis. The planet Jupiter in Indian Astrology is known by several names, each standing for one or the other characteristics indicated by him. The names are:

1. Jeeva
2. Guru
3. Surendra
4. Brihaspati
5. Vachaspati
6. Deveshwar
7. Ijya
8. Saumya
9. Kavi

(b) The planet Jupiter represents among other things, wisdom, knowledge, education, learning, teaching, preaching, philosophy, religion, spirituality, law, justice, ethics, morality, charity, philanthropy, generosity, optimism, hope, faith, abundance, prosperity, wealth, children, grandchildren, husband, marriage, happiness, good luck, fortune, fame, success, growth, expansion, travel, pilgrimage, banking, finance, insurance, investment, real estate, agriculture, food, hospitality, medicine, healing, spirituality, etc. The native born under its influence is generally tall, has a well-proportioned body, and a magnetic personality. He is intelligent, wise, and compassionate.

(c) Jupiter in Signs

Aries: The native is intelligent, learned, and wealthy. He is a good speaker and writer. He is also fond of traveling.

Taurus: The native is wealthy, learned, and famous. He is a good speaker and writer. He is also fond of music and fine arts.

Gemini: The native is very intelligent, learned, and wealthy. He is a good speaker and writer. He is also fond of traveling and the occult sciences.

Cancer: The native is endowed with happiness, vehicles, and landed property. He is loved by his mother, and has a charming personality.

Leo: The native is endowed with wealth, happiness, and fame. He is strong, victorious, and has many brothers.

Virgo: The native is bereft of wealth and sons. He is unhappy, and has few friends.

Libra: The native is victorious over his enemies. He is endowed with wealth and happiness, and is free from diseases.

Scorpio: The native has a sickly wife. He is bereft of happiness, and is troubled by diseases.

Sagittarius: The native is endowed with wealth and happiness. He is religious, and has a happy father.

Capricorn: The native is endowed with wealth, happiness, and fame. He is engaged in virtuous deeds, and is respected by the king.

Aquarius: The native is endowed with wealth, happiness, and fame. He has many friends, and is engaged in virtuous deeds.

Pisces: The native is endowed with wealth, happiness, and fame. He has many friends, and is engaged in virtuous deeds.