Jupiter is the greatest benefic of all planets. It is the planet of luck and wisdom.
Jupiter lords over good fortune and abundance. It bestows opportunity, luck, protection, and divine grace to the natives.
It rules the zodiac signs of Sagittarius and Pisces. Jupiter is also known as Guru and governs over spiritual guidance that one gets in one’s lifetime. Jupiter is the planet that signifies Dharma or the religion, religious places, spiritual learnings, spiritual teachers and religious rituals.
Jupiter is also the ruling planet of the teaching profession. It also connotes higher knowledge and the laws.
Jupiter is also the karaka for children. It also signifies the husband in female horoscopes.
Jupiter is also the lord of body fat and gives a weight gain tendency to the native.
Astrology is perhaps as old a phenomenon as Human existence itself. Our ancient texts talk about Lord Ram’s horoscope.
The idol of Jupiter should be made using gold (or in golden colour). Jupiter should be perceived duly attired in yellow. Having four arms holding staff, Aksha sutra, Kamandal, and the fourth hand in a state of blessing posture.
Jupiter (Guru) should be worshipped with the flowers and clothes of the colours of the idol and with fragrance, sticks, Deepa, giving oblations, Dhupa, Guggul, etc. The metal of the idol of the planet and the food dear to him as signified by the planet are donated in charity with full devoutness for the alleviation of the affliction.
Maharishi Parashara said that the Mantra of Jupiter should be recited nineteen thousand times.
The type of wood to be used for Havan of Jupiter is Pipala. The Havana Samagri duly mixed with honey, ghee, curd, or milk is offered as oblations into the sacred fire and amidst chanting of the Mantras 108 or 28 times, the Havana should be performed.
After that Brahmins should be fed. Curd rice is a must for the remedy of Jupiter. After the worship Dakshina should be given as per shraddha of yajmana (person performing the Havan) and satisfaction of Brahmins.
Normally the mantras given below are chanted for reducing the affliction of Jupiter. Beej Mantra is preferred because of being a potent mantra.
Mantra for Jupiter (Guru): “Om Gurve Namah”
Beej Mantra for Jupiter: “Om Graam Greem Graum Sah Gurve Namah”
Remedies by Gemstone:
Yellow Sapphire is the gemstone of Jupiter.
The following important points should be noted before wearing the gemstone.
Mantra for Jupiter (Guru): “Om Gurve Namah”
Beej Mantra for Jupiter: “Om Graam Greem Graum Sah Gurve Namah”
Either of these mantras should be recited at least 108 times before wearing the gemstone.
Astrology may be one of the insights that our ancient Rishi-Munis might have got as part of their self-seeking or Tapasya. We should be thankful to all the people who translated that insight for understanding the common man. We should use Astrology as a tool to improve our lives and also to make the world a better and kinder place to live in.
Remedies for Mild affliction 
