Which planet is responsible for luck in astrology?
Published 1 August 2026
In a birth chart, the ninth house is also called the house of fortune (Bhagya Sthana). Similarly, according to the Cosmic Man (Kaalpurush) chart, the lord of the ninth house is considered to be the planet Jupiter. The sign Sagittarius (Dhanu), ruled by Jupiter, falls there. Therefore, to see a person's fortune and luck in their birth chart, the position of the planet Jupiter in the chart and its strength are taken into consideration. Jupiter is the significator of fortune, luck, prosperity, knowledge, and education, and when it is auspicious in the chart, it increases these qualities.
Brihaspati is called the guru of all the gods. Due to the planet Jupiter, appropriate guidance is received at the right time in a person's life, and they reach the pinnacle of success in their life. When Jupiter is in an auspicious position or when the planet Jupiter aspects the ninth house, which is the house of fortune, many opportunities become available to the person in life, and opportunities come walking to such individuals. Such people get good success even with less effort. If there is an auspicious relationship between the ninth house — meaning the house lord — and Jupiter, then fortune becomes stronger.
That is why both Jupiter and the ninth house are yoga-forming (beneficial) for fortune.