Jupiter Transit in Virgo

Virgo belongs to Mercury, whom Jupiter counts an enemy in Parashara's table, and Jupiter is uncomfortable in this careful, analytic sign. For about a year Jupiter works through service, health, daily labour, debts, employees and the details of a craft.

Gains come through work in this transit. Health improves for those who follow a routine. Debts can be settled and disputes resolved through proper procedure, and teachers of practical skills, physicians and accountants have a productive year. Anyone who serves is quietly rewarded.

Of the three nakshatras, Uttara Phalguni, Hasta and Chitra, Hasta, ruled by the Moon, is the gentlest and favours healing hands and skilled work. Chitra, ruled by Mars, ends the stay with building, design and a taste for visible achievement.

Leo, Taurus, Pisces, Capricorn and Scorpio Moon signs and lagnas hold Jupiter in the second, fifth, seventh, ninth and eleventh, Phaladeepika's favourable houses. Aquarius Moons have Jupiter in the eighth and Libra Moons in the twelfth, where the year costs more than it gives. Virgo Moons carry Jupiter in the first house and gain in health and reputation, with a tendency to put on weight.

Service is the test here. Work done with attention and without complaint lets Jupiter give well even in an enemy's sign.

• Serve the sick or teach a skill, the form of dana that suits Jupiter in Virgo.
• Give yellow cloth and gram on Thursday, and recite Om Brihaspataye Namah.
• Keep the diet simple and the daily routine fixed, since Virgo rules digestion.

Jupiter in Virgo for each Moon sign

Counted from the natal Moon. The grades follow Guru bal as used in North Indian and Nepali practice: favourable in the 2nd, 5th, 7th, 9th and 11th, mixed in the 1st, 3rd, 6th and 10th, where Guru puja is advised, and needing care in the 4th, 8th and 12th. Read the ascendant the same way. Vedha, Ashtakavarga and the birth chart can change the result.