Effects of Jupiter's Transition into Capricorn

The planet Jupiter, the "Lord of the Fortune", takes about twelve years to encircle the 12 Zodiac signs and in each zodiac sign the planet stays for an average of one year. At present the planet Jupiter is completing its transit of Sagittarius during the first week of December and moving into Capricorn. Jupiteris weakened or debilitated (Neecha) in Capricon / Makara Since Jupiter's transit is the most popular astrological event, it is capturing attention of one and all. raasi.

Time and Date

The exact time and date of this transition varies from one Hindu Calendar (Panchang) to the other. According to Vakya Panchang or Hindu Calendars following formulas of Indian sages, the transition falls on 6^th December 2008. In Drik ganitha Panchang or Hindu Calendar it is on 24^th December. Let us not worry with the small differences in date and time.

Jupiter: Asrological Facts

Jupiter, the largest planet in the solar system, is the fifth planet from the Sun and it is the fourth brightest object in the sky. Astrologically Jupiter is considered as masculine energy and it is the lord for zodiac signs Sagittarius and Pisces and it rules the Ninth and Twelfth Houses. Jupiter aspects 2nd,5th,7th,9th and 11th houses. The Jupiter rules these three stars: Punarvasu, VishakhaandPoorba bhadrapada. Jupiter Mahadasa will be the beginning dasa (in the horoscopes) for those who have born during these birth stars. Lord Indra is the lord for the planet.

Jupiter's Influence in your Horoscope

Jupiter is fully responsible for all good things in your life: Fortune, Wealth, Marriage, Children, etc. If your horoscope shows Jupiter in a desired or ideal position i.e. exalted or resides in its own house, then you will be the very influential person. You will enjoy happiness and all other benefits. The influence will transform all your impossible things in a most possible way. You may expect auspicious ceremonies in your life.

Effects of Current Transition

The transition of Jupiter to Capricon / Makara Rasi will likely to have their negative effects for those born under Raasis: Makara, Vrischika, Mithuna, Mesha and Kumbha. Similarly the transition will likely to have positive effects / benefits for those belonging to Dhanus, Kanya, Kataka, Vrishaba and Meena raasis.

Lord Dakshinamurthy is Guru's presiding deity. Sincere prayer to Lord Dakshinamurthy will definitely mitigate all the negative effects of this specific Jupiter transition and will augment your benefits.

1). On the day of transition go to temple. You may offer your chickpeas or Kaalaa Chana preparations as well as curd / yogurt rice. You distribute the offerings to all devotees.

2). You may daily recite Guru Mantras, slokas and stotras on Lord Dakshinamurthy.

3). Thursdays are auspicious days for Guru. Go to temple and make your offerings.

Source:

1). Vedic Priest - Guru Transition - http://www.vedicpriest.com/GuruTransition.html

2). Rajayogam - http://www.raajayogam.com/gp/

3). Rajayogam - Rediffiland - http://raajayogam.rediffiland.com/blogs/2008/08/08/Guru-Peyarchi-in-December-2008-1.html

4). Wikipedia - Jupiter - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jupiter