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hued or sometimes ruddy, shows Prithivi, and the 

 region is sprinkled over with balloon-shaped white 

 masses which are naturally Apas. These move 

 faster than the dark and brighter-hued masses. 

 The famous " great red spot," of vast dimensions, 

 is an exception to the other evanescent phenomena ; 

 for, though changing hue from time to time, its 

 stability of position has been an important aid to 

 the astronomer in ascertaining not merely data 

 concerning Jupiter but important facts in physics. 

 The rapidity of changes upon the surface of the 

 planet indicate to the scientist " a temperature not 

 much short of incandescence." We who know the 

 qualities of the Tattvas can recognize the source 

 of this as the Tejas of the " great red spot," the 

 next Tattva evolved after Fdyu. Towards the 

 poles of the planet the pure Jupiter vibration 

 Fdyu is seen in a vast expanse of blue and blue- 

 grey. 



When favorably placed in a nativity, the in- 

 fluence of Jupiter promotes a fortunate and hon- 

 ored life, and therefore he has been called " the 

 god of fortune." Seen with the naked eye the 

 planet is a beautiful object, shining with a silvery- 

 white light; and it was so placed during the winter 

 of 1906-7 that no cloudless nights could possibly 

 be very dark. On moonless nights Jupiter may 

 cast a shadow on the snow. 



Astrologically considered, Jupiter represents the 



