Jupiter (Guru) Mahadasha: Effects and Remedies
Jupiter Mahadasha lasts 16 years and is considered one of the most blessed periods. Jupiter rules wisdom, wealth, children, marriage and good fortune.
PlanetJupiter (Guru)
Duration16 years
Positive effects of Jupiter (Guru) Mahadasha
- Growth in knowledge, finances and status
- Marriage, children and family happiness
- Spiritual progress and good guidance
- Respect, ethics and the support of mentors
Challenges during Jupiter (Guru) Mahadasha
- Over confidence or over spending
- Weight and liver related health issues
- Delays if Jupiter is weak or afflicted
- Becoming too idealistic or preachy
Remedies for Jupiter (Guru) Mahadasha
- Chant the Jupiter mantra: Om Brihaspataye Namaha
- Worship Lord Vishnu on Thursdays
- Donate yellow items, turmeric, chana dal or gold
- Wear a Yellow Sapphire after a chart check
- Respect teachers, elders and seek knowledge
The exact result of any mahadasha depends on where Jupiter sits in your birth chart and the sub period (antardasha) running within it. The same dasha can feel very different from one person to the next.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Jupiter (Guru) Mahadasha last?
Jupiter (Guru) Mahadasha lasts 16 years in the Vimshottari dasha system.
Is Jupiter (Guru) Mahadasha good or bad?
It can be both. Growth in knowledge, finances and status. At the same time, over confidence or over spending. The result depends on the planet's placement in your chart.
What are the best remedies for Jupiter (Guru) Mahadasha?
Chant the Jupiter mantra: Om Brihaspataye Namaha, and worship lord vishnu on thursdays.
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