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The detailed version of this article is featured in the book ‘Retrograde Jupiter Part 1 (Revised Edition 2021)‘.
Retrograde Jupiter in First House in Libra
When retrograde Jupiter is placed in the first house of a horoscope in Libra, Libra rises in the ascendant. Jupiter rules the third and sixth house. In general, it is partly benefic and partly malefic here, though the malefic part is higher, in most 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? (Revised Edition)’.
Retrograde Jupiter in the first house of horoscope in Libra is malefic in many cases, though it may turn benefic in some cases. It may happen when such Jupiter is influenced by one or more benefic planets, and/or an overall benefic horoscope. The concept of a malefic planet turning benefic due to influences of benefic planets has been explained in the book ‘Match Making and Manglik Dosh (Revised Edition)’.
When benefic in nature, retrograde Jupiter in the first house of a horoscope in Libra can bless the native with good results related to marriage (female), husband, health, lifespan, creativity, spiritual growth, profession, finances, reputation, fame, authority, recognition, siblings, colleagues and several other good results, depending on his/her overall horoscope and running times.
Such retrograde Jupiter can render various types of benefits to the native, related to or through his/her health, lifespan, marriage (female), husband and/or siblings. Considering siblings, they may come across success, money, fame, and/or authority, and the native may witness many benefits due to them. They may stand by the native and they may help him get out of his problems, many times in his life. Such retrograde Jupiter can also bless the native with creativity and/or spiritual growth.
Looking at profession, such retrograde 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.
Such retrograde 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. Kindly read book for detailed example.
Such retrograde Jupiter can help the native achieve success as an actor, singer, musician, writer, dancer, sportsman, artist, architect, designer, developer or some other likewise professional. Taking an example, suppose retrograde Jupiter is placed in the first house of a horoscope in Libra. Benefic exalted Sun is placed in the seventh house in Aries with benefic debilitated Saturn and retrograde Mercury, benefic Mars is placed in the eighth house in Taurus with Venus, and benefic Moon is placed in the fifth house in Aquarius. Benefic Sun and benefic Saturn form Neechbhang Rajyoga in the seventh house. In this case, the native may become a tennis player, and he may achieve success, money, fame and recognition on international level.
If benefic Ketu is placed in the eleventh house in Leo, and benefic Rahu is placed in the fifth house in Aquarius with Moon, the equation may improve. In this case, the native may possess very good talent, he may win several tournaments, and he may become one of the most successful tennis players of his time. If the finer factors and running times are supportive, he may earn billions through tennis and brand endorsements. Native’s first marriage may fail, and he may settle in his second marriage.
On the other hand, malefic retrograde Jupiter in the first house of a horoscope in Libra can trouble the native with problems related to marriage (female), husband, profession, finances, reputation, authority, recognition, health, lifespan, siblings, colleagues and several other problems, depending on his/her overall horoscope and running times.
Jupiter rules the third and sixth house, and it is placed in the first house. If such retrograde Jupiter is influenced by malefic planets, and/or an overall malefic horoscope, the native may witness various types of problems related to his/her health, lifespan, marriage (female), husband and/or siblings. Considering siblings, he may not have any sibling, he may have bad relationships with his siblings, and/or he may witness various types of problems through them or due to them. The native may have siblings who may be criminals, and/or drug addicts, and he may face several problems because of them.
The native may witness delays, financial losses, setbacks, failures, job loss, bad reputation and several other problems related to or through his profession. He may also become a criminal. Taking an example, suppose malefic retrograde Jupiter is placed in the first house of a horoscope in Libra. Malefic Rahu is placed in the sixth house in Pisces with Moon, malefic Ketu is placed in the twelfth house in Virgo, Venus and Mercury are placed in the fourth house in Capricorn, and Mars is placed in the eighth house in Taurus. In this case, the native may become a criminal, and he may engage in violent crimes, like murders. He may get caught, and he may spend more than 10 years in prison.
If Sun is placed in the third house in Sagittarius, and Saturn is placed in the twelfth house in Virgo with Ketu, the equation may become worse. In this case, the native may hold a high authority post in a criminal organization, and he may commit several murders, among other crimes. He may get caught after his age of 30 or 35, and he may spend more than 20 years in prison. If the finer factors and running times are very bad, he may get killed in an encounter with police, while trying to commit a crime, between his age of 30 and 40.
Himanshu Shangari