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Retrograde Jupiter in Twelfth House in Cancer
When retrograde Jupiter is placed in the twelfth house of a horoscope in Cancer, Leo rises in the ascendant. Jupiter rules the fifth and eighth 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 twelfth house of horoscope in Cancer 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 twelfth house of a horoscope in Cancer can bless the native with good results related to marriage (female), husband, love life, children, 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 children. Considering children, the native may have 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, 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 twelfth house of a horoscope in Cancer. Benefic Mars is placed in the third house in Libra, benefic Sun is placed in the sixth house in Capricorn with benefic Mercury, benefic Venus is placed in the fifth house in Sagittarius, exalted Moon is placed in the tenth house in Taurus, and retrograde Saturn is placed in the first house in Leo. Benefic Sun and Mercury form Budhaditya Yoga in the sixth house. In this case, the native may engage in media industry. He may start a newspaper, and he may witness good amount of success, money, recognition and growth with time.
If benefic Rahu is placed in the third house in Libra with Mars, and Ketu is placed in the ninth house in Aries, the equation may become better. In this case, the native may witness very good amount of success, money, recognition and fame through media industry. He may witness expansion of his business after his age of 30 or 35, and it may keep growing after that. If the finer factors and running times are supportive, he may own a business empire worth in billions, by his age of 50 or 55. He may own newspapers and magazines among other things.
Such retrograde Jupiter can help the native achieve success through a creative field 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 twelfth house of a horoscope in Cancer can trouble the native with problems related to marriage (female), husband, love life, children, lifespan, profession, finances, reputation, authority, recognition and several other problems, depending on his/her overall horoscope and running times.
Jupiter rules the fifth and eighth 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 marriage (female), husband, lifespan and/or children. 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 marriage (female), the native may witness delay/disturbances in marriage, and/or one or more failed marriages.
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 Cancer. Malefic retrograde Saturn is placed in the eighth house in Pisces with malefic Rahu, malefic Ketu is placed in the second house in Virgo, benefic Sun and Mercury are placed in the fourth house in Scorpio, and Venus is placed in the sixth house in Capricorn. In this case, native’s first marriage may fail, and he may settle in his second marriage. He may witness reduction in lifespan, and he may die before his age of 60 or 55.
If Mars is placed in the second house in Virgo with Ketu, and malefic Moon is placed in the sixth house in Capricorn with Venus, the equation may become more troublesome. In this case, the native may witness serious disturbances in marriage. The couple may fight a lot about several issues. During one such fight, the native may attack his wife with a sharp weapon, or he may shoot her, and she may die. After that, the native may kill himself, between his age of 30 and 40.
Himanshu Shangari