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Retrograde Jupiter in Twelfth House in Aries
When retrograde Jupiter is placed in the twelfth house of a horoscope in Aries, Taurus rises in the ascendant. Jupiter rules the eighth and eleventh 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?’.
Retrograde Jupiter in the twelfth house of horoscope in Aries 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’.
When benefic in nature, retrograde Jupiter in the twelfth house of a horoscope in Aries can bless the native with good results related to marriage (female), husband, friends, creativity, spiritual growth, profession, finances, reputation, authority, recognition, fame 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 friends. Considering friends, some of his friends 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. 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.
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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 twelfth house of a horoscope in Aries. Mars is placed in the fifth house in Virgo, benefic Rahu is placed in the ninth house in Capricorn with Venus, Ketu is placed in the third house in Cancer, and benefic Sun is placed in the eighth house in Sagittarius with benefic Moon. In this case, the native may become a boxer. He may possess good abilities, and he may witness success, money, fame and recognition.
If benefic Saturn is placed in the tenth house in Aquarius, and benefic Mercury is placed in the eighth house in Sagittarius with Sun and Moon, the equation may become better. Benefic Sun and Mercury form Budhaditya Yoga in the eighth house whereas benefic Saturn forms Shasha Yoga in the tenth house. In this case, the native may possess very good abilities as a boxer, and he may come across a lot of success, money, fame and recognition. He may win most of his matches, and he may win several championships. If the finer factors and running times are supportive, he may become one of the most successful boxers of his time.
On the other hand, malefic retrograde Jupiter in the twelfth house of a horoscope in Aries can trouble the native with problems related to marriage (female), husband, friends, lifespan, profession, finances, reputation, authority, recognition and several other problems, depending on his/her overall horoscope and running times.
Jupiter rules the eighth and eleventh house, and it is placed in the twelfth 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 friends, marriage (female), husband and/or lifespan. Considering friends, some of his friends may be selfish, opportunists, criminal-minded, criminals, drug addicts, traitors and/or they may have some other negative traits. The native may witness several problems due to such friends, many times in his life. 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.
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 for a male native, suppose retrograde Jupiter is placed in the twelfth house of a horoscope in Aries with malefic Rahu. Guru Chandal Yoga is formed in the twelfth house. Malefic Ketu is placed in the sixth house in Libra, malefic Mars forms Manglik Dosh in the first house in Taurus, Sun is placed in the second house in Gemini, and Venus is placed in the third house in Cancer with retrograde Mercury. In this case, the native may get addicted to harmful drugs, he may suffer from health problems, and he may die before his age of 50 or 45. His first marriage may fail, and he may settle in his second marriage.
If Moon is placed in the sixth house in Libra with Ketu, and retrograde Saturn is placed in the eighth house in Sagittarius, the equation may become more troublesome. Grahan Yoga is formed in the sixth house. In this case, the native may consume harmful drugs in heavy qualities. He may face bad reputation, financial problems and disturbances in marriage, along with other problems. He may die before his age of 40 or 35, due to drug overdose. He may witness 1 or 2 failed marriages.
Himanshu Shangari