Jupiter is considered minister among planets. A minister's job is to advise king on the right course of action. Similarly Jupiter's job in horoscope is to guide individual to take sensible decisions. Jupiter is optimistic, knowledgeable, empathetic and spiritual. Jupiter is the planet of wisdom who seeks continuous expansion and upgradation of knowledge. Unlike Mercury though Jupiter doesn't like to display his knowledge and intelligence openly. Jupiter only seeks and shares knowledge with those whom he considers worthy.

Vedic name of Jupiter is Guru meaning one who guides. A good Jupiter in horoscope will make native an excellent teacher, guide and mentor.

Jupiter can provide excellent career as a diplomat. If Jupiter influences Vishnu Sthanas than one could work in administration and report directly to those in power like king, prime minister, chief minister, governor etc. If Jupiter influences Laxmi Sthanas than one could work as a foreign diplomat or ambassador in foreign countries.

Jupiter is classified as brahmin(priest) among planets and can provide jobs in religious places of worship. Genuine spiritual gurus generally tend to have an influential Jupiter. A strong Jupiter would provide a good career in places where diplomacy and guidance are required. Jupiter is kind, caring and a very good listener. This in turn provides excellent career as a counselor or psychiatrist. Jupiter is optimistic and cheerful and can provide excellent career as a life coach and mentor. Jupiter can also provide job as an investment banker.

As explained above Jupiter can also provide an excellent career as a teacher or lecturer in schools, colleges and universities. While Mercury inspired teachers teach practicality and profitability it is the Jupiter inspired teachers who motivate students to innovate, broader horizon and think out of box. Jupiter also guides individuals to be enterpreneurs, innovators and scientists. Jupiter can also make one a Dean/Principal in prestigious universities and schools.

Jupiter is expansive planet who loves innovation and expanding knowledge. Any job that requires research, expansion of knowledge and continuous learning are supported by Jupiter. Mercury excels at small details while Jupiter excels looking at The Bigger Picture. Jobs that focus on long-term growth and sustainibility are also suitable for people with prominent Jupiter.

Jupiter can also provide jobs in banks, management and as a trustee. Jupiter is caring, kind and compassionate which in turn can provide career in nursing homes and orphanages.

Business related to education is supported by Jupiter. As such starting own school, college, private tuitions and education instituitions are best bet. Jupiter also supports business which focus on innovation and research. Selling religious items and good are also supported. Jupiter may also allow self employment as temple priest, astrologer and other occult subjects as well as who specializes in religious rituals(karmakand). Jupiter may also allow business which deal with counseling, mentoring and advisary.

Jupiter with Sun is likely to provide job in government sector, as administrator, manager, principal/dean or as a banker.

Jupiter with Moon does Gaja-Kesari Yoga(GKY). Strong GKY in horoscope can provide generational wealth and riches via inheritance or starting one own's business. Weak GKY may allow job as counselor, teacher, professor or caretaker.

Jupiter with Mars is likely to encourage individuals to pursue research especially in aviation, engineering and life sciences. One can also become an IT innovator or work in big tech companies.

Jupiter with Mercury can give jobs as a lecturer, teacher, diplomat or as political adviser. Generally education and diplomacy should be preferred career route as both Mercury and Jupiter excel in it.

Jupiter with Venus can give an excellent career in life science, research and pharmacy sectors. If Jupiter+Venus happen in strong sign than one can also become a politician who enjoys all comforts and builds generational wealth.

Jupiter with Saturn can provide excellent career in IT sector especially in large database firms and training AI models. One can also become a politician or enterpreneur whose actions affect large group of people positively or negatively.

Jupiter with Rahu does a bad yoga called Vipra Chandal Yog(VCY) which can negatively impact career. On bright side many scientist, pharmacist and innovators have Jupiter+Rahu as both planet support research and innovation.

Jupiter with Ketu prefers spiritual progress and sometimes compels individuals to become a monk. One can work in monestaries, temples and old age homes. One can also innovate and work in life sciences and pharmacy fields.

Jupiter is innovative, keeps learning and sees The Bigger Picture which others fail to do. Jupiter also gives wisdom and good moral character.

Jupiter is lazy, carefree and ill-suited to do work which require attention to details. An afflicted Jupiter means person has bad habit of giving unwanted advise to others.