As we celebrate Guru Poornima, it would be nice to understand the Astrological significance behind the day. Jupiter is widely regarded as the Guru of the Devas and being the Teacher for all, He is the one responsible imparting traditional knowledge and showing the path of righteousness to one and all. Jupiter owns the houses of Sagittarius and Pisces (read the article on Horoscope Basics). Sagittarius is also the 9th house from Aries, the beginning of the natural zodiac, and stands for Guru or the Teacher. Being the 9th house and being owned by Jupiter, the teacher himself, the sign of Sagittarius holds a lot of significance when it comes to one’s Teacher and receiving wisdom & knowledge from him.
Guru Poornima is celebrated during the months of July / August on a Poornima day (read the article: Celebrating Pournami), when the Full Moon is in Sagittarius & the Sun in Gemini. The Moon represents one’s mind and a therefore a full moon in the sign of Sagittarius would mean the mind is fully open and receptive to the teachings and wisdom from one’s Teacher due to the facts we explained earlier.
While the full Moon in Sagittarius is celebrated as Guru Poornima, 2020 is unique. This is because Jupiter himself is also currently in the sign of Sagitarrius along with the Full Moon making it even more auspicious. Here the Teacher himself is closely associated to the mind.
The lockdown presents a golden opportunity to utilize one’s time in learning new skills and wisdom and what can be better day to start than this Guru Poornima!
Keep Learning and importantly lets seek blessings from our Gurus!