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Retrograde Jupiter in Sixth House in Sagittarius
When retrograde Jupiter is placed in the sixth house of a horoscope in Sagittarius, Cancer rises in the ascendant. Jupiter rules the sixth and ninth house. In general, it is partly benefic and partly malefic here, though the benefic 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?’.
Retrograde Jupiter in the sixth house of horoscope in Sagittarius is benefic in many 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’.
When benefic in nature, retrograde Jupiter in the sixth house of a horoscope in Sagittarius can bless the native with good results related to marriage (female), husband, father, 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 marriage (female), husband and/or father. Considering father, native’s father may be a rich man, a celebrity, an officer in government or a powerful politician. The native may enjoy many benefits because of his father’s money, influence and/or status. Such retrograde Jupiter can also render creativity and/or spiritual growth 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.
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, police officer, army, air force, naval, revenue, administrative, foreign services officer, judge, doctor, scientist, engineer, politician, 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 retrograde Jupiter is placed in the sixth house of a horoscope in Sagittarius. Benefic debilitated Mars is placed in the first house in Cancer with benefic Venus and benefic Rahu, Ketu is placed in the seventh house in Capricorn, benefic Moon is placed in the twelfth house in Gemini, and exalted Saturn is placed in the fourth house in Libra. In this case, the native may become a doctor. He may specialize in the field of psychology, he may possess good knowledge, and he may come across success, recognition, money and growth with time. He may engage in private practice.
If Mercury is placed in the second house in Leo, and benefic Sun is placed in the first house in Cancer with Mars, Venus and Rahu, the equation may become better. In this case, the native may possess very good knowledge of his subject, and he may come across a lot of success and recognition as a psychiatrist, along with good amount of money and fame. He may also possess good writing skills, and he may write several books. If the finer factors and running times are supportive, he may become one of the most-recognized psychiatrists of his time.
Such retrograde Jupiter can bless the native with good results through a wide variety of businesses. Taking an example,
On the other hand, malefic retrograde Jupiter in the sixth house of a horoscope in Sagittarius can trouble the native with problems related to marriage (female), husband, father, health, enemies, court cases, disputes, profession, finances, reputation and several other problems, depending on his/her overall horoscope and running times.
Jupiter rules the sixth and ninth house, and it is placed in the sixth 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 marriage (female), husband and/or father. Considering father, he may not have a good equation with his father, his parents may get divorced and he may live with his mother, his father may suffer from a long-lasting illness, he may be an alcoholic and/or a drug addict, he may be a criminal, and/or he may die before native’s age of 20, depending on native’s overall horoscope and running times. Considering marriage (female), the native may witness delay/disturbances in marriage, and/or one or more failed marriages. She may have serious differences of opinion with her husband, he may suffer from a long-lasting illness, he may be an alcoholic and/or a drug addict, he may be a criminal, he may not be loyal to her, he may have extramarital affair/affairs, and/or he may die within 10 or 5 years of marriage.
Taking an example for a male native, suppose retrograde Jupiter is placed in the sixth house of a horoscope in Sagittarius with Sun and malefic Mercury. Mars is placed in the twelfth house in Gemini, Venus is placed in the eighth house in Aquarius, malefic retrograde Saturn forms Pitra Dosh in the ninth house in Pisces, and benefic Moon is placed in the fourth house in Libra. In this case, native’s parents may get divorced, and the native may live with his mother, losing his father. He may only find temporary jobs till his age of 35/40, and he may remain jobless for periods of more than 3 months, many times in his life. He may suffer from health problems, and he may die before his age of 60 or 55.
If malefic Ketu is placed in the twelfth house in Gemini with Mars, and malefic Rahu is placed in the sixth house in Sagittarius with Jupiter, Mercury and Sun, the equation may become more troublesome. Guru Chandal Yoga and Grahan Yoga are formed in the sixth house. In this case, the native may lose his father to death, before his age of 15 or 10. He may not find a permanent profession throughout his life, and he may remain jobless for periods of more than 6 months, many times in his life. He may die before his age of 40 or 35, due to a heart attack, or in an accident.
Himanshu Shangari