What Guru Represents
Guru is associated with wisdom, teachers, children, dharma, growth and fortune.
Guru is the natural karaka of the 2nd house, 5th house, 9th house, 10th house and 11th house.
Signs and Dignity of Guru
Guru owns Dhanu and Meen. It is exalted in Kark (5°) and debilitated in Makar (5°), where the degree shows the point of strongest exaltation or deepest debilitation.
Guru Dasha
In the Vimshottari system the Guru Mahadasha lasts 16 years. Within it, each Antardasha lasts the Mahadasha length multiplied by the years of the Antardasha lord and divided by 120. See Dashas for the full sequence.
Nakshatras Ruled by Guru
Guru rules three Nakshatras, spaced nine apart in the sequence.
- Punarvasu, Mithun (padas 1 to 3) and Kark (pada 4)
- Vishakha, Tula (padas 1 to 3) and Vrishchik (pada 4)
- Purva Bhadrapada, Kumbh (padas 1 to 3) and Meen (pada 4)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many years is the Guru Mahadasha?
The Guru Mahadasha lasts 16 years in the Vimshottari system.
Which Nakshatras does Guru rule?
Guru rules Punarvasu, Vishakha and Purva Bhadrapada.