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Retrograde Jupiter in Eighth House in Gemini
When retrograde Jupiter is placed in the eighth house of a horoscope in Gemini, Scorpio rises in the ascendant. Jupiter rules the second and fifth 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 eighth house of horoscope in Gemini 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 eighth house of a horoscope in Gemini can bless the native with good results related to marriage (female), husband, family, speech, wealth, love life, children, health, lifespan, creativity, spiritual growth, profession, finances, reputation, authority, recognition, fame and several 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 lifespan, marriage (female), husband, family and/or children. Considering family, the native may be born in a rich, influential, resourceful, well-respected, politically powerful, royal and/or spiritually advanced family, and he may witness several benefits by virtue of being a member of such family. 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, 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 benefic retrograde Jupiter is placed in the eighth house of a horoscope in Gemini. Mars is placed in the second house in Sagittarius, benefic Saturn is placed in the tenth house in Leo, Ketu is placed in the seventh house in Taurus, and benefic Rahu is placed in the first house in Scorpio with Venus and Mercury. In this case, the native may start a bakery, and he may achieve good amount of success, money, recognition and growth with time.
If benefic Moon is placed in the eighth house in Gemini with Jupiter, and benefic Sun is placed in the first house in Scorpio with Venus, Mercury and Rahu, the equation may become better. Jupiter and Moon form Gaj Kesari Yoga in the eighth house. In this case, the native may witness a lot of success, money, recognition and growth through bakery business. By his age of 60 or 65, his company may have hundreds of sales outlets in several countries of the world. If the finer factors and running times are supportive, the native may have his net worth in billions, and his company may become one of the most-recognized companies in the world.
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. Kindly read book for detailed example.
On the other hand, malefic retrograde Jupiter in the eighth house of a horoscope in Gemini can trouble the native with problems related to marriage (female), husband, family, speech, wealth, love life, children, health, lifespan, profession, finances, reputation, authority, recognition and several other problems, depending on his/her overall horoscope and running times.
Jupiter rules the second and fifth house, and it is placed in the eighth 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 or through his/her lifespan, marriage (female), husband, family and/or children. The problems related to children may aggravate if the native is female. She may witness delay in childbirth, medical complications, miscarriages, abortions, and/or birth of dead children. She may give birth to children who may be physically and/or mentally troubled.
Taking an example, suppose retrograde Jupiter is placed in the eighth house of a horoscope in Gemini with malefic Ketu. Guru Chandal Yoga is formed in the eighth house. Rahu is placed in the second house in Sagittarius. Malefic Venus is placed in the twelfth house in Libra with malefic Mercury, benefic Sun is placed in the eleventh house in Virgo, and benefic Saturn is placed in the ninth house in Cancer. In this case, the native may not get married till her age of 35 or 40.
If Mars is placed in the fifth house in Pisces, and Moon is placed in the twelfth house in Libra with Venus and Mercury, the equation may become more troublesome. In this case, the native may not get married till 40/45, or throughout her life. She may have several love affairs, but none of them may convert into marriage. She may give birth to a child from one such affair, her lover may refuse to marry her, and she may give up the child for adoption.
Himanshu Shangari