Jupiter Blessings

Thursday, July 7, 2022

Blessings on this Thursday, Jupiter’s day of the week. Jupiter is known in Vedic astrology as Brihaspati, the Lord of Sacred Speech. He is also called Guru, planet of learning and wisdom and the dispeller of darkness. Brihaspati/Guru is the preceptor of the gods, and master of sacred wisdom, hymns, and rituals. His day of the week is called Brihaspativaar or Guruvaar.

Jupiter at this time appears low in the southeast sky around midnight, and moves higher in the sky as dawn approaches. Thanks to EarthSky.org for this image:

Jupiter is currently transiting at almost 14 degrees of sidereal Pisces in Uttara Bhadrapada nakshatra. This asterism is said to give abundant rains, which we have been enjoying where I live in the high desert of New Mexico. Jupiter is also transiting in the vicinity of the constellation of Cetus the Whale (or Sea Monster). Some stars in Cetus are in the same celestial longitude as Aries, and some are in the same celestial longitude as Pisces. Cetus lies next to the River Eridanus and the Pisces constellation and so is associated with water-water-water. Ancient Roman astrologers Manilius and Firmicus associated Cetus with fishermen and salt, and it also has been associated with a sense of danger, dishonor, or ill health.

Jupiter is now transiting in the fourth pada of Uttara Bhadrapada, in the navamsa of Scorpio where it conjoins Uranus and Rahu. This combination may reflect some extreme energies or agitated emotional sensitivities, and also a greater-than-usual need for psychic self-protection. This combination may also indicate rising fortunes and deep mystical experiences for some, especially for those who are ruled by Jupiter and Mars (those having ascendant, Sun, and/or Moon in the constellation(s) of Aries, Pisces, Scorpio, or Sagittarius).

Jupiter has been called the vacuum cleaner of the solar system because its gravity sucks in asteroids and comets, protecting us from those objects. Additionally,

…a study reported in Scientific American suggests that without Jupiter, Earth itself might not exist either. Where this and the other rocky planets now orbit there may have first been a previous generation of worlds destined to be bigger, gas-shrouded, utterly uninhabitable orbs. But Jupiter came swinging in, clearing the way for small worlds like Earth by destroying those older planets.

It’s just so interesting because astrology also considers Jupiter to be a profoundly protective force:

Jupiter is the best benefic...the bringer of the cosmic good...known as Brihaspati, the deity who personifies the worship of the Gods. Hence, Jupiter represents the materialization of the Divine Grace...gives a positive approach to life...In the Rig Veda, Brihaspati is invoked as a mighty power capable of providing immense protection and great prosperity...the special responsibility of Jupiter is to teach and gently lead his students on the path of truth...Jupiter is Jiva, the principle of life..." (from Myths and Symbols of Vedic Astrology by Bepin Behari).

Tuning into the colors yellow, orange, or gold on Thursdays will help build creative energy and a sense of purpose. Thursdays are good days for spiritual practices, rituals, and ceremonies, as well as higher educational pursuits, financial transactions, charitable actions, love, and healing. Jupiter reminds us to get back on track and count our blessings rather than our problems.

All hail to Mighty Jupiter, Lord Brihaspatiji,

Who is the living exemplar of wisdom and goodness,

The pure vessel of divine benevolence and grace,

Whose radiant glance benefits all beings.

Homage to Lord Guruji!