Nakshatras

Jupiter in Uttara Phalguni means Jupiter was placed between 26 degrees 40 minutes of Leo and 10 degrees of Virgo at your birth, in the twelfth nakshatra, ruled by the Sun and presided over by Aryaman, the god of the marriage covenant and of contracts generally. The Sun is counted as Jupiter’s friend, which helps, … Read more

Jupiter in Purva Phalguni means Jupiter was placed between 13 degrees 20 minutes and 26 degrees 40 minutes of Leo at your birth, in the eleventh nakshatra, ruled by Venus and presided over by Bhaga, who apportions the share of delight. Leo belongs to the Sun, whom the classical scheme counts as Jupiter’s friend, and … Read more

Jupiter in Magha means Jupiter was placed between 0 and 13 degrees 20 minutes of Leo at your birth, in the tenth nakshatra, ruled by Ketu and presided over by the Pitris, the ancestors. Leo belongs to the Sun, whom the classical scheme counts as Jupiter’s friend, so the sign is congenial, and the mansion’s … Read more

Jupiter in Ashlesha means Jupiter was placed between 16 degrees 40 minutes and 30 degrees of Cancer at your birth, in the ninth nakshatra, ruled by Mercury and presided over by the Nagas, the serpents. Cancer is Jupiter’s sign of exaltation, so the planet holds full dignity across all four quarters, while Mercury, ruling the … Read more

Jupiter in Pushya means Jupiter was placed between 3 degrees 20 minutes and 16 degrees 40 minutes of Cancer at your birth, in the eighth nakshatra, ruled by Saturn and presided over by Brihaspati, who is Jupiter himself. Cancer is Jupiter’s sign of exaltation, so the planet holds full dignity across all four quarters, and … Read more

Jupiter in Punarvasu means Jupiter was placed between 20 degrees of Gemini and 3 degrees 20 minutes of Cancer at your birth, in the seventh nakshatra, which Jupiter itself rules, presided over by Aditi, the boundless mother. A planet in its own nakshatra expresses without translation, and this star crosses into Cancer, which is Jupiter’s … Read more

Jupiter in Ardra means Jupiter was placed between 6 degrees 40 minutes and 20 degrees of Gemini at your birth, in the sixth nakshatra, ruled by Rahu and presided over by Rudra, the storm. Gemini belongs to Mercury, whom the classical scheme counts as Jupiter’s enemy, and Rahu’s lordship raises a question that anyone with … Read more

Jupiter in Mrigashira means Jupiter was placed between 23 degrees 20 minutes of Taurus and 6 degrees 40 minutes of Gemini at your birth, in the fifth nakshatra, ruled by Mars and presided over by Soma, the nectar. Mars counts Jupiter as a friend, which is the placement’s main support, and both signs this star … Read more

Jupiter in Rohini means Jupiter was placed between 10 degrees and 23 degrees 20 minutes of Taurus at your birth, in the fourth nakshatra, ruled by the Moon and presided over by Brahma, the creator. The Moon counts Jupiter as a friend, while Taurus belongs to Venus, whom Jupiter counts as an enemy, so the … Read more

Jupiter in Krittika means Jupiter was placed between 26 degrees 40 minutes of Aries and 10 degrees of Taurus at your birth, in the third nakshatra, ruled by the Sun and presided over by Agni, the fire. The Sun is counted as Jupiter’s friend, which helps, and the star crosses a sign boundary that runs … Read more