What does Guru stand for in Vedic astrology? Guru (Jupiter) stands for wisdom, children, teachers and good fortune. Its day is Thursday, its dasha lasts 16 years, and today it’s in Simha.
Guru at a glance
- Stands for
- wisdom, children, teachers and good fortune
- Day
- Thursday
- Colour
- Yellow
- Grain
- Bengal gram (chana)
- Traditional gem
- Yellow sapphire
- Rules
- Dhanu and Meena
- Exalted in
- Karka
- Debilitated in
- Makara
What families do
Worshipping Vishnu or Dakshinamurthy on Thursdays, and honouring teachers.
Nakshatras ruled by Guru
Sources
- Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra, for rulership, exaltation and the Vimshottari dasha.
- Positions are sidereal (Lahiri ayanamsa), worked out by our panchang engine.
Pujas for Guru
Questions devotees ask us
What does Guru stand for?
In Vedic astrology Guru stands for wisdom, children, teachers and good fortune.
Which day belongs to Guru?
Thursday is the day traditionally kept for Guru.
How long is the Guru dasha?
16 years in the 120-year Vimshottari system.
Should I wear Yellow sapphire?
Only after a pandit has read your chart. Tradition is clear that a gem can strengthen a graha that shouldn’t be strengthened, so don’t buy one on a general recommendation.