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The detailed version of this article is featured in the book ‘Retrograde Jupiter Part 2 (Revised Edition 2021)‘.
Retrograde Jupiter in Fifth House in Cancer
When retrograde Jupiter is placed in the fifth house of a horoscope in Cancer, Pisces rises in the ascendant. Jupiter rules the first and tenth house. In general, it is benefic here, 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 fifth house of horoscope in Cancer is benefic in most cases, though it may turn malefic in some cases. It may happen when such 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 (Revised Edition)’.
When benefic in nature, retrograde Jupiter in the fifth house of a horoscope in Cancer can bless the native with good results related to marriage (female), husband, health, lifespan, love life, children, creativity, spiritual growth, profession, finances, reputation, fame, authority, recognition 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 children, marriage (female), husband, health and/or lifespan. Considering children, such retrograde Jupiter can bless the native with children who may be physically, intellectually, emotionally, creatively and/or spiritually better or much better than average. Such children may achieve a lot in many spheres of their lives, and they may bring good name and many other good results to the native. Considering marriage (female), she may get married to a man who may be rich, a celebrity, an officer in government, a powerful politician, a successful businessman, and/or a citizen of a foreign country. The native may witness several benefits due to or through her husband and/or his family members. The native may settle in a foreign country on the basis of her marriage, if her overall horoscope and running times are supportive.
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, actor, singer, musician, writer, dancer, sportsman, artist, architect, designer, developer, 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 retrograde Jupiter is placed in the fifth house of a horoscope in Cancer. Venus is placed in the tenth house in Sagittarius, Saturn is placed in the twelfth house in Aquarius, benefic Rahu is placed in the first house in Pisces, Ketu is placed in the seventh house in Virgo, and benefic Mercury is placed in the ninth house in Scorpio with Sun. In this case, the native may engage in travel business. He may start a company which may arrange tours and travels, and he may witness good amount of success, money, recognition and growth.
If benefic Moon is placed in the twelfth house in Aquarius with Saturn, and benefic Mars is placed in the tenth house in Sagittarius with Venus, the equation may become better. In this case, the native may come across a lot of success, money, recognition and growth through travel business. If the finer factors and running times are favourable, he may own a business empire worth in billions, by his age of 55 or 60.
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.
On the other hand, malefic retrograde Jupiter in the fifth house of a horoscope in Cancer can trouble the native with problems related to marriage (female), husband, health, lifespan, love life, children, profession, finances, reputation, authority, recognition and several other problems, depending on his/her overall horoscope and running times.
Jupiter rules the first and tenth house, and it is placed in the fifth 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 children, marriage (female), husband, health and/or lifespan. Considering children, the native may witness delay in childbirth, and/or he may have children who may be physically and/or mentally troubled in some way. He may lose his children through divorce, or his children may engage in immoral/illegal activities, and he may witness bad reputation and many other problems due to them. 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.
Taking an example, suppose retrograde Jupiter is placed in the fifth house of a horoscope in Cancer with malefic retrograde Saturn. Malefic Ketu is placed in the tenth house in Sagittarius with Moon, malefic Rahu is placed in the fourth house in Gemini with Mars, and malefic Venus is placed in the twelfth house in Aquarius. Grahan Yoga is formed in the tenth house whereas Angarak Yoga is formed in the fourth house. In this case, the native may not find a permanent profession till his age of 35 or 40, and he may die before his age of 60 or 55.
If Mercury and malefic Sun are placed in the twelfth house in Aquarius with Venus, the equation may become more troublesome. In this case, the native may only find temporary jobs throughout his life, and he may remain jobless for periods of more than 6 months, many times in his life. If the finer factors and running times are very bad, he may live in financial tightness, and he may die before his age of 45, 40 or 35. He may die in an accident, like the vehicle carrying him may fall off a mountain.
Himanshu Shangari