Jupiter

In Hindu astrology, a planet associated
with knowledge, power, and good character. In Sanskrit, Jupiter’s name is guru,
and its importance in Hindu astrology
reflects the importance of the guru or religious figure in Hindu religious life. Jupiter
is the most powerful of the benevolent
planets—the others are the sun, moon,
Mercury, and Venus—although for each
person Jupiter’s powers vary according to
its place in the natal horoscope, or alignment of the heavenly bodies at the time of
birth, and the influence of friendly or
hostile planets. During the week, Jupiter
presides over Thursday which, because of
the planet’s astrological powers, is considered an auspicious, or lucky, day.