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Debilitated Jupiter in Eighth House
When debilitated Jupiter is placed in the eighth house of a horoscope in Capricorn, Gemini rises in the ascendant. Jupiter rules the seventh and tenth house. In general, it is benefic here, in many cases. The concept of various planets exhibiting tendencies to be benefic or malefic on the basis of the houses they rule in a horoscope has been explained in the book ‘Gemstones: Magic or Science?’.
Debilitated Jupiter in the eighth house of horoscope in Capricorn is benefic in many cases, though it may turn malefic in some cases. It may happen when such debilitated Jupiter is influenced by one or more malefic planets, and/or an overall malefic horoscope. The concept of a benefic planet turning malefic due to influences of malefic planets has been explained in the book ‘Match Making and Manglik Dosh’.
When benefic in nature, debilitated Jupiter in the eighth house of a horoscope in Capricorn can bless the native with good results related to marriage, husband, wife, lifespan, profession, finances, reputation, authority, recognition, fame and several other good results, depending on his/her overall horoscope and running times.
Such debilitated Jupiter can render various types of benefits to the native, related to or through his marriage and/or lifespan. Considering marriage, the native may get married to a woman who may be beautiful, rich, a celebrity, an officer in government, a powerful politician, a successful businesswoman, and/or a citizen of a foreign country. The native may witness several benefits due to or through his wife and/or her family members. She may play an important role in various spheres of native’s life. The native may settle in a foreign country on the basis of his marriage, if his overall horoscope and running times are supportive.
Looking at profession, such debilitated Jupiter can help the native achieve success as an astrologer, tantric, psychic, spiritual guru, healer, religious guru, teacher, preacher, consultant, researcher, analyst, professional dealing in education industry, coaching, computer, book, IT, food, health, pharma, finance, matrimonial, television, music, sports, media, fitness, travel, hotel, airline, telecom, internet industry or some other type of professional, depending on his/her overall horoscope and running times.
Taking an example, suppose benefic debilitated Jupiter is placed in the eighth house of a horoscope in Capricorn with Saturn and benefic Moon. Benefic exalted Sun and benefic Mercury form Budhaditya Yoga in the eleventh house in Aries, debilitated Mars is placed in the second house in Cancer, exalted Venus is placed in the tenth house in Pisces, benefic Rahu is placed in the third house in Leo, and Ketu is placed in the ninth house in Aquarius. Jupiter and Moon form Gaj Kesari Yoga in the eighth house.
In this case, the native may start a company which may manufacture sprots goods as well as equipment, like clothing and shoes. He may come across very good amount of success, money and recognition. His business may expand after his age of 35/40, and he it may keep growing. If the finer factors and running times are supportive, he may own a business empire worth in billions, by his age of 55/60.
Such debilitated Jupiter can help the native achieve success through a creative field as an actor, singer, musician, writer, dancer, sportsman, artist, architect, designer, developer or some other likewise professional. Taking an example, suppose benefic debilitated Jupiter is placed in the eighth house of a horoscope in Capricorn with Venus and Mars. Benefic retrograde Mercury is placed in the tenth house in Pisces, benefic Moon is placed in the second house in Cancer, benefic Rahu is placed in the first house in Gemini, Ketu is placed in the seventh house in Sagittarius, and retrograde Saturn is placed in the sixth house in Scorpio. In this case, the native may become a playwright, and he may witness good results.
If benefic Sun is placed in the tenth house in Pisces with retrograde Mercury, the equation may become better. Sun and Mercury form Budhaditya Yoga in the tenth house. In this case, the native may possess remarkable talent, and he may come across very good amount of success, money, recognition and fame. He may deliver several hit plays, and he may receive many awards. He may also work as an actor and a director. If the finer factors and running times are supportive, he may become one of the most recognized playwrights of his time, and he may receive a Nobel prize.
Such debilitated Jupiter can bless the native with authority in government as a police officer, army, air force, naval, revenue, administrative, foreign services officer, judge, doctor, scientist, engineer, politician or some other type of professional. Taking an example, kindly read book for detailed example.
Taking another example, kindly read book for detailed example.
On the other hand, malefic debilitated Jupiter in the eighth house of a horoscope in Capricorn can trouble the native with problems related to marriage, husband, wife, lifespan, profession, finances, reputation, authority, recognition and several other problems, depending on his/her overall horoscope and running times.
Jupiter rules the seventh and tenth house, and it is placed in the eighth house. If such debilitated Jupiter is influenced by malefic planets, and/or an overall malefic horoscope, the native may witness various types of problems related to or through his marriage and/or lifespan. Considering marriage, the native may witness delay/disturbances in marriage, and/or one or more failed marriages. He may have serious differences of opinion with his wife, she may suffer from a long-lasting illness, she may be an alcoholic and/or a drug addict, she may be a criminal, she may not be loyal to him, she may have extramarital affair/affairs, and/or she may die within 10 or 5 years of marriage. In an extreme case, she may kill the native due to some reason, or the native may kill her, depending on native’s overall horoscope and running times. Considering lifespan, the native may witness reduction in lifespan due to several reasons. For example, he may die in an accident, through a natural disaster, due to a fatal disease, due to a fatal viral infection like COVID, due to drug addiction, he may commit suicide, or someone may kill him, intentionally or unintentionally.
The native may witness delays, financial losses, setbacks, failures, job loss, bad reputation and several other problems related to or through his profession. Taking an example, suppose retrograde debilitated Jupiter is placed in the eighth house of a horoscope in Capricorn. Mercury is placed in the sixth house in Scorpio with Venus; benefic Sun is placed in the seventh house in Sagittarius, malefic debilitated Rahu is placed in the tenth house in Pisces, malefic retrograde Mars is placed in the fourth house in Virgo with malefic debilitated Ketu; retrograde Saturn is placed in the third house in Leo, and exalted Moon is placed in the twelfth house in Taurus.
In this case, native’s mother may die before his age of 20 or 15. He may not find a permanent profession throughout his life. He may only find temporary jobs, and he may remain jobless for periods of more than 6 months, many times in his life. He may witness 1 or 2 failed marriages, and he may remain single after that. He may die before his age of 45 or 40, due to a heart attack, or he may kill himself.
Himanshu Shangari