Brihaspati - Jupiter. Guru of the Devas.
- Nikita
- Apr 29
- 10 min read
Updated: Sep 10
In Vedic Astrology every graha is depicted as a male-personality.
Jupiter is that rare person who walks into a room and immediately fills it with warmth, laughter, and a sense that everything is going to be alright. He’s big - not just physically, but in spirit. His voice is deep, rich, and carries a kind of authority that doesn’t demand respect - it inspires it. People feel wiser just by being around him.
He has a broad, prominent chest and an impressive belly. His voice is like the roar of a lion, his skin is dusky, his eyes are golden-brown, and his hair shines like pure gold. His constitution is dominated by the Kapha dosha. He loves sweets, wears yellow garments, and adorns himself with garlands of yellow flowers.
Being a Brahmin, Jupiter has perfect knowledge of all the Vedas and is well-versed in all sciences. He is humble, compassionate, and content, skilled at restraining his senses and mind, with a truly refined intellect. He follows the path of righteousness, faithfully observing rituals. His metal is gold, and his precious stone is topaz. In the human body, he governs the fatty tissues.
He is the Guardian of the Northeast, his day of the week is Thursday, and among the constellations, Sagittarius and Pisces are under his dominion. Jupiter is revered as the patron of worship and the great Guru. He is called the Teacher of the immortal gods.
He’s the one who always believes there’s more to life - more abundance, more learning, more joy. When you're with him, he talks about philosophy, justice, higher learning, and the meaning behind everyday experiences. He's a natural teacher, but not in a strict way. His lessons come through stories, jokes, and a genuine love for the truth.
Jupiter is also profoundly generous. If you’re struggling, he’ll find a way to lift you up - a resource, a connection, a reminder that you’re capable of more than you realize. He's the kind of person who believes in second chances (and third, and fourth...), because to him, growth is more important than punishment.
However, sometimes his optimism blinds him. He can overpromise - making everything sound bigger, better, and easier than it is. He might sometimes take things for granted, assuming luck will carry him through.
His energy is contagious: bright, expansive, and just a little bit wild. He loves to travel — not just physically, but mentally and spiritually. Cultures, religions, books, adventures — he wants to experience it all. He’s the ultimate believer in life’s possibilities.
